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Riverbend Environmental Education Center connects people to nature, equitably advancing environmental literacy through outdoor STEM education and free play in nature while empowering children and adults to take action to conserve Earth's resources.

What people are saying about Riverbend

"Our students had an incredible time at the center. The quote of the day, from one of our students '#bestdayever'."

Monica,
Field Trip Teacher

"While interning at Riverbend, I acquired numerous important skills for my career. The work was extremely rewarding. I can now take all the knowledge I have and use it in my future careers in habitat restoration and conservation."

Donna,
Habitat Intern

“This is the best place ever because we see bugs and creatures. I feel super happy.”

Avana, Age 6

Impact at Riverbend by the Numbers

16

Public Education Events on the Preserve

13,735

Total People Served

3

Number of Main Line Nature Summer Camp locations

Visit Riverbend

Riverbend’s 30-acre preserve in Gladwyne, PA is an island of green surrounded by a bustling, suburban community not far from Philadelphia. Open and free to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year, Riverbend invites visitors to walk the trails and explore the grounds. In addition to the trails, the preserve boasts meadow, woodland, stream and pond habitats.