Camps
"Attending Riverbend's summer
camp has enabled my sons to
understand more about nature
and their role in helping take
care of our environment. At a
young age, the educators teach
the children about doing
important things to help the
Earth. As they are growing up
and returning to Riverbend
throughout the school year and
summers, they see what it truly
means to Recycle, Reduce and
Reuse. We feel very fortunate to
have Riverbend in our
community and look forward to
seeing its continued growth in
the future!"
"Attending Riverbend's summer
camp has enabled my sons to
understand more about nature
and their role in helping take
care of our environment. At a
young age, the educators teach
the children about doing
important things to help the
Earth. As they are growing up
and returning to Riverbend
throughout the school year and
summers, they see what it truly
means to Recycle, Reduce and
Reuse. We feel very fortunate to
have Riverbend in our
community and look forward to
seeing its continued growth in
the future!"
School Programs
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff
will guide your students through
safe, educational activities that
help them understand and
appreciate the natural world. We
strive to create programs that
engage children and teachers
alike while addressing the
Pennsylvania Department of
Education standards for Science
and Technology, and
Environment and Ecology
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff
will guide your students through
safe, educational activities that
help them understand and
appreciate the natural world. We
strive to create programs that
engage children and teachers
alike while addressing the
Pennsylvania Department of
Education standards for Science
and Technology, and
Environment and Ecology
Around Riverbend 2 Rainier
Our Mission: To stimulate appreciation, awareness, and understanding
of our total environment and to preserve a natural wildlife habitat.
Since 1974, Riverbend Environmental Education Center has been enriching the
lives of children and families through engaging environmental education. From
its beginnings as a quiet nature preserve, Riverbend has evolved to a thriving
center for environmental education that touches the lives of nearly 12,000 people
annually. Whether it is to participate in a public program or just to wander on our
trails, a visit to Riverbend offers families a quiet place to relax, unwind and
observe the wonders of nature.
At Riverbend, kids can just be kids again, free to dig, touch, build, explore and
discover the natural world around them. We believe a steady supply of sunshine,
dirt & water are essential ingredients for healthy, happy children. And we are not
alone; a growing body of evidence supports the idea that exposure to nature
comprises a vital part of children’s physical, emotional and mental well-being. It
is our way of grower greener children for a brighter future.
How to Support?
On a local, regional and national level, a rising effort to reconnect children with
nature is underway. As the need for environmental education increases,
Riverbend continues to grow, expanding our reach to more children and families.
Riverbend derives approximately 50% of our support from program fees; the
remainder comes directly from the generosity of individuals, foundations and
corporations who believe in our mission's work. Your annual membership gift or
contribution makes it possible for Riverbend to touch the lives of children with
nature's wonders today, investing in their future and the future health of our
planet. Your generous support helps us:
For more information on ways to give, please contact Rob Bies, Development
Coordinator at (610) 527-5234 ext. 104 or contributions@riverbendeec.org or
Donate Online here.
of our total environment and to preserve a natural wildlife habitat.
Since 1974, Riverbend Environmental Education Center has been enriching the
lives of children and families through engaging environmental education. From
its beginnings as a quiet nature preserve, Riverbend has evolved to a thriving
center for environmental education that touches the lives of nearly 12,000 people
annually. Whether it is to participate in a public program or just to wander on our
trails, a visit to Riverbend offers families a quiet place to relax, unwind and
observe the wonders of nature.
At Riverbend, kids can just be kids again, free to dig, touch, build, explore and
discover the natural world around them. We believe a steady supply of sunshine,
dirt & water are essential ingredients for healthy, happy children. And we are not
alone; a growing body of evidence supports the idea that exposure to nature
comprises a vital part of children’s physical, emotional and mental well-being. It
is our way of grower greener children for a brighter future.
How to Support?
On a local, regional and national level, a rising effort to reconnect children with
nature is underway. As the need for environmental education increases,
Riverbend continues to grow, expanding our reach to more children and families.
Riverbend derives approximately 50% of our support from program fees; the
remainder comes directly from the generosity of individuals, foundations and
corporations who believe in our mission's work. Your annual membership gift or
contribution makes it possible for Riverbend to touch the lives of children with
nature's wonders today, investing in their future and the future health of our
planet. Your generous support helps us:
- Reach more than 12,000 annually with school, camp, scout and family
programs - Preserve and restore 30 acres of open space
- Inspire people to understand the importance of and care for our natural
resources
For more information on ways to give, please contact Rob Bies, Development
Coordinator at (610) 527-5234 ext. 104 or contributions@riverbendeec.org or
Donate Online here.
Scouts
overnights spent at our center,
overnights spent at our center,
we offer plenty of options to help
your scouts along their path!your
scouts along their path!scouts
along their path!along their
path!along their path!along their
path!
overnights spent at our center,
overnights spent at our center,
we offer plenty of options to help
your scouts along their path!your
scouts along their path!scouts
along their path!along their
path!along their path!along their
path!
Nature Clubs
to life underground. Stories, to
life underground. Stories, hikes,
live animals, crafts, and
hands-on lessons will make
learning come to life!come to
life!life!come to life!life!come to
life!life!come to life!life!life!come
to life!
to life underground. Stories, to
life underground. Stories, hikes,
live animals, crafts, and
hands-on lessons will make
learning come to life!come to
life!life!come to life!life!come to
life!life!come to life!life!life!come
to life!
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