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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

  • Couple rides bikes on a trail alongside a river.
    Events

    More than a Dozen Events to Enjoy on the Region’s Circuit Trails Network on Saturday

    April 22, 2026

    Saturday, April 25 is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual, nationwide invitation to get outside and experience the trails that connect our communities. Led regionally by the…

  • The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in autumn.
    Outdoors

    Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County

    October 27, 2025

    A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for…

  • A deer peeks out from the brush at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum.
    Environment & Outdoors

    John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Hosts ‘Ethical’ Deer Hunts

    October 23, 2024

    Once a year, for four weekends, novice and experienced archers gather in the early morning hours to participate in a Mentored Deer Archery Hunt run…

  • A beautiful fall day walking the Chester Creek Rail Trail in Aston and Middletown Townships.
    Delaware County

    Here’s Some Fall Family Hiking Options in Delaware County

    September 19, 2024

    Crisp air and crunchy leaves makes fall hiking particularly special and there are several nearby options for families to explore, writes Maureen Rayburn for MSN.…

  • Philly Queer Birders on a bird watching walk, this time at Cobbs Creek.
    Outdoors

    Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum

    August 10, 2024

    A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and…

  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum.
    Tourism

    This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat

    July 27, 2024

    To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware…

  • The Ridley Township Municipal Marina where you can find Stingers Waterfront.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Take in the View and Order Some Seafood at Stingers in Ridley Park

    May 17, 2024

    The Philadelphia Inquirer seems to have forgotten that Delaware County also has restaurants, rivers and creeks, sometimes all at once.  In a recent article listing…

  • Guests check out the plants in the Longwood Gardens conservatory.
    Tourism

    15 Fun Places to Go After Visiting Longwood Gardens in 2024

    May 16, 2024

    Visiting Longwood Gardens is a magical experience, especially if you stay for the dazzling Festival of Fountains that lights up the evening during summer. Since…

  • Individuals from Riverbend, Aqua Pennsylvania, and Upper Darby holding the check presented by Aqua Pennsylvania.
    Utilities

    Aqua Pennsylvania, Riverbend, and Upper Darby School District Collaborate to Bring Environmental STEM Program to Nearly 1,000 Fifth Graders

    March 26, 2024

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly…

  • A 911 dispatcher works with various technologies to assist distressed callers.
    Technology

    New Delaware County 911 Technologies Offer Life-Saving Assists

    March 19, 2024

    Delaware County is utilizing the latest AI and cloud-based tools to enhance its 911 service and help people in distress, writes Leila Jordan for Business…

  • A Garter snake slithers over a rock.
    Environment & Outdoors

    Snake in the Grass in Delaware County? Maybe, but Not Poisonous

    January 17, 2024

    Delaware County isn’t the first place you’d think of when contemplating snakes in our midst. It’s true you won’t find snakes too often in urban…

  • Tinicum Eagles at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
    Tinicum

    Taking in the Reward of Winter Delaware County Birdwatching

    November 20, 2023

    Late fall and winter are actually good times for birdwatching in Pennsylvania, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. While many Pennsylvania bird species migrate south…

  • An instructor at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge teaches archery to a student.
    Tinicum

    John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Connects Urban Youth With Archery

    August 1, 2023

    The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum has a unique program to teach archery to the youth in the neighborhoods of Southwest Philadelphia, writes…

  • A photo issued by PennDOT late last year of the southbound Route 420 bridge
    Transportation

    PennDOT Starts 4-Year Project on Rt. 420 Bridges Over Darby Creek

    May 15, 2023

    PennDOT is starting work on a $35.8 million federally-funded project replacing the Route 420 bridges connecting Prospect Park and Tinicum Township, reports the Daily Times.…

  • The view from the patio at Stinger's Waterfront looking out on the Darby Creek waterfront
    Restaurants & Lodging

    At This Ridley Park Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport

    May 13, 2023

    As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can…

  • Kayakers spend some time on the water at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge.
    Environment & Outdoors

    John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Celebrates 50 Years

    August 23, 2022

    For 50 years, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge has been a natural haven tucked away quietly amidst the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia, I-95…

  • One turtle gives a friendly slap to another at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge.
    Environment & Outdoors

    Video of Precursor Turtle Sex at Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Goes Viral

    May 4, 2022

    Philadelphia stand-up comedian Jamie Pappas was eager to get outside one Saturday morning and enjoy the nice weather. So the 29-year-old drove to the John…

  • bridge over creek
    Outdoors

    Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction: The 2021 Annual Autumnal Beauty Pageant Isn’t Far Off

    September 29, 2021

    The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021’s autumnal…

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