Palmyra Cove Nature Park (PCNP) is a 250-acre urban oasis along a highly developed area on the Delaware River. Habitats include wetlands, woodlands, meadows, wild creek and river shoreline, and a freshwater Tidal Cove after which the park is named.
The Institute for Earth Observations at Palmyra Cove is a STEM educational initiative for students and teachers that studies Planet Earth. This is a unique and engaging facility where experiences can be shared…and innovative collaboration begins!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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Environmental STEM Center: Open 9 AM to 4 PM M-F (closed on weekends and major holidays) Admission: Free No Restrooms or Water Fountains available on Weekends |
Outdoor Nature Park: Open Dawn to Dusk Daily Admission: Free No Bikes or Dogs Permitted in the Park |
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Peregrines were observed on March 10, 2022 on both Bridges
Get a birds-eye view of the peregrine falcon nesting boxes atop the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol Bridges!
Peregrines have been successfully nesting in those boxes since 2008 and 2009, respectively. Thanks to video cameras focused on the nesting boxes, Peregrine Falcons can be observed nesting on the top of the bridges from late March through early June. Take a peek!
NOT IN SCHOOL?
MONITOR EARTH FROM HOME!
Become a Citizen Scientist and Collect Data for NASA!
All you need is a cell phone or iPad!
The GLOBE Program: Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
Sponsored by: NASA
Supported by: NSF U.S. DOS
PCNP/IEO Chosen for 2020 NSF Video Showcase!
Join us on May 11th – 18th
Learn more HERE
Earth SySTEM Learning Expeditions!
Calling all parents, students, teachers, and citizen scientists! Come Explore – Investigate – Learn.
See how here…
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
NATURE PARK OR SCIENCE
(STEM) INSTITUTE?
It’s both!
The only place in the region that couples STEM education and nature!
Come see for yourself…
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