December 6, 2025 | 3401 Reservoir Dr., Phila., PA 19121

Hybrid Winter Outing - Discovery Center

Join In Color Birding Club for a special hybrid birding event at The Discovery Center in Philadelphia! This winter-season gathering is designed to create a warm, welcoming space for birders of all comfort levels. 

We’ll explore the reservoir area with a mix of stationary and mobile outdoor birding, and we’ll also enjoy indoor birding through global live-stream cams (thanks to explore.org). Inside, a spacious event room with floor-to-ceiling windows provides excellent views of the reservoir. 

Depending on attendance, we may also have board games and trivia for added fun. Light refreshments will be available for all.

All equipment is provided—including binoculars, monoculars, and scopes courtesy of Nocs Provisions and our leaders will happily offer equipment tutorials. 

Rideshare costs will be fully reimbursed for attendees.

This outing is free, inclusive, and open to everyone, with a focus on creating safe and joyful access to nature for BIPOC birders in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Event Details

Location: The Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Accessibility: The paved walkway to the entrance is ADA accessible, as are all buildings and restrooms. Trails are mostly flat, wide, and grass-covered, with some natural debris and a short mulch section at the start. The parking lot is gravel with two van-accessible spots. Indoor areas are fully accessible.

Getting There

  • Several bus routes stop within 4–12 minutes’ walking distance (Routes 32, 3, 48, 7).
  • Nearby Indego bike stations are within a 5–17 minute walk.
  • Bikes can be locked at racks near the entrance path.

What to Expect

  • Free event for all attendees
  • Indoor and outdoor birding options
  • Loaner optics & tutorials
  • ADA-accessible restrooms
  • Rideshare reimbursement
  • Led by ICBC board members and Discovery Center staff
  • Bird in whatever way feels comfortable for you—inside, outside, or a mix of both

Our Mission

ICBC is committed to creating safe, meaningful, and joyful entry points to birding for BIPOC communities across Greater Philadelphia. We foster inclusive nature spaces, strengthen community connections, and deepen appreciation of the natural world through bird walks, presentations, and local outings.

Questions?

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