News and Stories

The lower portion of the Schuylkill River that flows through Philadelphia was once a pristine space with plenty of plants and wildlife. Fish were so...

Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out for the Philly Spring Cleanup! 62 volunteers removed 107 bags of leaves and invasive plants, and 37...

Another successful programming season is coming to a close (only two more weekends of riverboat tours!). Thank you to everyone who supported SRDC’s...

You have probably seen Josh Nims working on the trail, on a riverboat tour or skating at the Grays Ferry Crescent skate park. Josh has been a big part...

The tidal Schuylkill has seen a lot over the centuries. Once a peaceful respite with healthy wetlands, it changed dramatically in the 19th Century...