
Nature Is Our Classroom
RIVERBEND NATURE CAMPS
Rangers (4 Year Olds) Camp Update! Registration is now open.
RIVERBEND NATURE CAMPS
Summer Camp registration is NOW OPEN!
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Riverbend EEC - We Need Nature

We teach environmental principles to children in Southeastern Pennsylvania through a direct connection with nature, inspiring respect for our natural world, and action as aware, responsible and caring citizens.Â

What we do
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.Â

Who we are
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.

Events
We offer exciting happenings for families, adults, and schools alike. Check out our calendar to see what’s going on.

How you can help
There are many ways to give back to Riverbend. Find out how!
Programs and Offerings

What people are saying about Riverbend
Since 2006, more than 15,000 students in our district have participated in hands-on, science education programs developed by the extraordinary Riverbend staff. We have watched the transformation of our 3rd and 4th grade students, as well as their teachers, as they have delved into environmental science.

Dr. Janet Samuels,
Former Superintendent, Norristown Area School District>
We were so thrilled to find Riverbend. We value that they can get dirty, play outside all day and learn so much while having fun. Our daughter’s science teacher commented that she has ‘extensive knowledge of the natural world’ which I attribute to her time at camp.

Dr. Laura Tseng & Dr. Trey Katzenbach,
Camp Family & Riverbend Supporters>
An easy way for me to describe my experience is ‘life-changing’ because it truly helped me to solidify my future plans and my love for nature. I found that this environmental education center is one of the most well-rounded, goal-driven organizations I have had the pleasure of working at.

Jenni Lapham,
Habitat Volunteer>
Riverbend Impact Stories
Featured News

Impact at Riverbend by the Numbers
30,900
Hours spent outside by summer campers.
1,250
Students participated in STEM-based Aquaponics program
24,000
School program visits, 48% from underserved schools
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.
