Birdhouse Design + Petty's Island Tour with the Center for Aquatic Sciences

1813 Broadway,Camden NJ 08104

29 April, 2023

Description

In collaboration with the Center for Aquatic Sciences (CAS), Camden FireWorks is happy to announce a new field learning opportunity on Petty’s Island! Not open to the public, Petty’s has a storied history as a hotbed for gambling, shipwrecks, dueling, and was once owned by Venezuela. But Petty’s, now an island preserve, is also territory to hawks, falcons, waterfowl, and songbirds like the Savannah sparrow, which migrate along the river corridor to find habitat within Petty’s woods and wetlands. Now YOU not only get to participate in a special hiking tour, but also learn about Petty’s Island birds AND design a birdhouse that will later be installed on the island. Where else can you experience this type of field learning? Shuttle service will be provided courtesy of CAS and lunch is available for pre-purchase. Must be 16 and up to participate. Registrants will be required to sign a waiver before participating. About Camden FireWorks Camden FireWorks is a Black-led, community-based arts nonprofit that works to grow, gather, and invest in artists and artists-to-be in the Camden community. The gallery and nine artist studios are housed in a circa-1889 firehouse in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden. To learn more, visit our website (www.camdenfireworks.org) or follow us on Instagram. About Center for Aquatic Sciences The mission of the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium is Education and Youth Development through promoting the understanding, appreciation, and protection of aquatic life and habitats. The nonprofit Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium is a leader in conservation-oriented research, environmental education, and community service both locally and globally. To learn more, visit their website (www.aquaticsciences.org).