Central to our mission is fostering the appreciation and understanding needed to protect our natural world. Our goal is to get children out of the classroom and into the outdoors to make science come to life.
Riverbend believes connecting children to nature is a vital component for well being. We’ve built our mission, our vision, our staff, and our space around this core belief.
Central to our mission is fostering the appreciation and understanding needed to protect our natural world. Our goal is to get children out of the classroom and into the outdoors to make science come to life.
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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
Riverbend Impact Stories
Impact at Riverbend by the Numbers
Public Education Events on the Preserve
13
Total People Served
13,735
Mainline Nature Summer Camp Locations
3
Corporate Partners
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.
Nature is our Classroom
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.