John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Celebrated as America's First Urban Refuge, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum was established in 1972. The refuge is a treasured green space nestled within the city of Philadelphia, teeming with a rich diversity of fish, wildlife, and plants native to the Delaware Estuary.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Hunting at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is open for a limited public recreational archery hunting program held within the existing Pennsylvania archery deer season.
Fishing at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
The refuge hosts a number of Family Fishing events throughout the year. These events are free and DO NOT require a fishing license! All equipment and bait are provided and refuge staff and volunteers are available to help you get started.
Refuge Field Trip Guide. Courtesy of John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 2022. 3. Outdoor Hike Guidelines Encourage students to use their senses! See who can find the best smelling plant. Allow a few seconds of extreme quiet to listen to nature’s sounds and discuss what they heard. Ask students to look for signs of wildlife.
S1:E9 Nature's Infrastructure Restoring Henderson Marsh: …
In this episode, we delve into the collaborative efforts between Ducks Unlimited, the community of Eastwick (a neighborhood in the southwest section of Philadelphia, PA), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore 55 acres of Henderson Marsh …
School Programs | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - U.S. Fish and …
Homeschool families/groups are welcome to visit John Heinz NWR and encouraged to view it as an extension of their home classrooms. Interested scout groups are also encouraged to explore the refuge. A number of resources are available for use by educators both on and off refuge.
Why I Took These Shots #6 | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Gore has taken photos at national wildlife refuges across the country. For this story, we asked him to select some of his favorites from John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and reflect on how and why he took them. Here they are.
Philadelphia Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and Audubon Pennsylvania are working to expand a program that engages Philadelphia residents in conservation through hands-on programming in schools, in neighborhoods and at the refuge.
Bringing some green to Southwest Philly | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Feb 29, 2024 · Initiatives to add parks, gardens and more natural landscaping to urban areas are bringing the green back to communities of color. And, thanks to the dedicated assistance of John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and many other partners, one predominantly Black southwest Philadelphia neighborhood is much greener with its community garden.