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Rediscovering the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir

Learn about the history, current use, and why this is now an Important Bird Area

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Join us Thursday, October 6th
FREE for all ages
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Discovery Night At the Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Dr.
Philadelphia , PA 19121

Join Audubon staff as we take a deep dive into the history, current use, and unique birding opportunities at the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir.

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Guests will be lead on a private tour of the facility. Explore the history of the site (Did this water actually come from the Delaware River Watershed?), its connection to Strawberry Mansion (How residents use the space now), and how Audubon utilizes this Important Bird Area (IBA, as recognized by The National Audubon Society.)

Guests will get first-hand experience in our Community Science Initiative of Mussel Measurement, as well as help the riparian buffer zone, a critical habitat we want to protect and preserve.

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