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 Drones, Bikes, Dogs, or Smoking Permitted in the Park |
FALCON CAM
Peregrine Falcons have been observed visiting the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge nesting box on a daily basis throughout this past winter. Typically nesting in Early March, Females lay 2-3 eggs in a simple gravel nest which hatch after roughly 30 days. The Male and Female both hunt and feed their young, alternating between keeping watch at the nest and hunting for pigeons and/or waterfowl. Young falcons will begin to wander and explore the surrounding area at 3-4 weeks of age, before fledging three weeks later.
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
Aquatic Mammals Spotted at the Cove
While spring at PCNP is known for bird migration, it is also a great time to spot aquatic mammals like beavers and river otters as they become more active for the mating season!
River Otters at the Tidal Cove -- Tom Bailey 2024
Beavers in the Dredge Cell – Ray Burnside 2024
PCNP/IEO Chosen for 2022 NSF Video Showcase!
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!
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