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!

PROGRAMS

Palmyra Cove Nature Park/Institute for Earth Observations offers educational programs for children and adults, for families, for teachers, for anyone interested in nature and science.  Both outdoor and indoor programs are available, including school field trips led by an experienced, accommodating teaching staff. From preschool through professional educators and everyone in between, Palmyra Cove Nature Park/Institute for Earth Observations is where you can come study Planet Earth…or just enjoy it!

PRE-SCHOOL

  • Cove Caterpillars
  • Nature Craft & Story Time

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TEACHERS

Earth SySTEM Teacher Professional Development Series

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K-12

  • Nature Park Programs (some with laboratory)
  • GLOBE programs
  • Earth SySTEM programs
  • Data Visualization Labs
  • Virtual Reality Space Station
  • STARLAB
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ADULTS (18 y/o+)

Beginning Birding

BEGINNING BIRDING

MOBILE LAB (RV)

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

FAMILY

Family Nature Walks

NATURE WALKS

VOLUNTEERS

Beach Cleanup
Nectar Gardens

VOLUNTEER