2 p.m.:  Registration Begins

Build a Campsite Flag — Supplies Available in Bright Hall Circle

2 to 4 p.m.: Science of Scary — Bright Hall Room 101

2 to 4 p.m.: Appalachian Mountain Club — Hiking 101 (table-games for kids, natural history and the basics of hiking)

2 to 9 p.m.: Self-Guided Tours of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

2 to 9 p.m.: Corn Hole and other Outdoor Games

2 to 9 p.m.: Temple University Office of Sustainability Gear Swap: Have gently used gear to share or swap? Bring it to the Office of Sustainability table in Bright Hall Circle!

2:30 p.m.: How to Set Up a Tent Workshop — Temple University Adventure Bound
Adventure Bound members will also be available to provide one-on-one assistance with setting up tents.

3:00 p.m.: Nature Scavenger Hunt — Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

3:30 p.m.: Leave No Trace Workshop — Temple University Adventure Bound

4:00 p.m.: Don’t Be Scared of Navigation — Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

4:30 p.m.: Invasive Species Walk — Temple Ambler Field Station,

5:00 p.m.: Sustainable Camping — EcoReps, Temple University Office of Sustainability (EcoReps will facilitate a sustainable camping session, reviewing considerations in equipment including food, gear, and repair).

5:30 p.m.: Evening Garden Stroll with the Ambler Arboretum

6:00 p.m.: Campfire Safety — Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness at Temple Ambler

6:15 p.m.: Get Your S’mores Kits!

6 to 9 p.m.: Hot Chocolate and Spider Cider — Temple University Adventure Bound

6:30 p.m.: A Walk on the Weird Side of the Tyler School of Art and Architecture Greenhouse Education and Research Complex

7:00 p.m.: Campfire Sing-along — Krista DeLone, Temple Ambler Office of Student and Campus Life

7:30 p.m.: Campfire Stories from the Lenape Nation — Chief Adam “Waterbear” DePaul, Tribal Storykeeper and Director of Education of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania

8:30 to 10 p.m.: Stargazing with the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers Please note: Stargazing is weather dependent. If there is heavy cloud cover, stargazing will not be possible. 

7 to 8:30 a.m.: Coffee, Juice and Cereal Bars (with gluten-free option)

8:00 a.m.: Morning Mindfulness with Dr. Steve Sassaman — Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness at Temple Ambler

8:30 a.m.: Trail Aware — How to Spot Traces of Animals and Insects While Walking or Hiking — Barn Nature Center

Thank You for Joining Us!

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University is an educational resource modeling the art and science of horticulture and environmental responsibility while fostering research, celebrating the achievements of women in horticulture, preserving the historic significance of the campus and highlighting the health benefits of nature, plants and gardening. The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University is proud to be a part of America's Garden Capital. The Ambler Arboretum additionally provides a series of videos designed to help you connect with nature and the outdoors. Take an arboretum walk with Arboretum Director Kathy Salisbury, make new “fronds,” learn about emerald ash borer, and more!

Temple Ambler EarthFest 

How do you celebrate sustainability and the environment while reaching out to students, teachers and residents in a way that will excite them about citizen science and “going green?” In 2003, Temple  Ambler presented the answer to that question on a grand scale, developing an outdoor, educational celebration of Earth Day — EarthFest! Our mission is to provide meaningful, impactful educational experiences for all ages throughout the year. Instead of one day and one event, we invite you to celebrate the Earth at several smaller, student and family-centered events!

Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness at Temple Ambler

Temple University Ambler offers unique experiences to engage with others through applied activities in a beautiful outdoor setting. Our trained facilitators will guide your group through a series of problem-solving, communication and trust exercises that can be tailored for indoor or outdoor use. Recreation, Outdoor Education & Wellness at Temple Ambler offers custom-length programs from one to six hours in length and can accommodate groups of 6 to 60 participants. 

Temple Ambler Field Station

The Ambler Campus was designated in 2020 as the Temple Ambler Field Station, a platform for environmental field research and education. The Field Station leverages the 187-acre Ambler Campus and Ambler Arboretum as a living laboratory, providing access to a diversity of natural habitats. The Field Station’s goal is to be a platform for research across disciplines, from STEM fields to the liberal arts. The Ambler Field Station also provides research and educational support facilities including laboratory and instructional spaces, offices for visiting scholars, conference rooms, a dedicated research array, a fully equipped technology center, library, and field vehicle access. Ongoing research at the Ambler Field Station spans multiple disciplines, from the natural sciences, to engineering and liberal arts.

Temple University Office of Sustainability

Temple University's commitment to sustainability has a profound impact on the health and quality of life of a large and diverse population within Temple and its surrounding community. The Temple University Office of Sustainability's mission is to lead the integration of sustainability into Temple University's curriculum, research, culture, building design and campus operations. The Office of Sustainability's main objectives are: To be a Climate Change Leader and execute Temple University's Climate Action Plan; to develop policies that promote and support environmental best practices; create, implement and manage programs and events that advance climate action and environmental justice; and establish metrics and track institutional sustainability performance.

Temple University Adventure Bound

Temple University Adventure Bound is a club that takes place out of the classroom, a place to meet like-minded, motivated individuals like themselves. Adventure Bound consists of all types of adventures such as hiking, biking, rafting and surfing, all the way to snowboarding, zip-lining, camping, museum trips, and even going international! With the beautiful city of Philadelphia at our doorstep, we have the privilege to visit museums, go to concerts, and explore different parts of the city as a group.

Barn Nature Center

The Barn Nature Center is a non-profit educational animal sanctuary for rescued and re-homed exotic pets. Our interactive animal exhibits feature over 40 diverse species from around the world. Our mission is to provide quality care to our wonderful animal ambassadors while providing environmental and wildlife education to the public, as well as teaching youth animal care and community service skills. It is our hope that experiences at the Barn Nature Center inspire deeper connections with the natural world and respect for all life. The Barn Nature Center takes pride in their guests having memorable experiences while enjoying up close and personal encounters with diverse and fascinating species. Come feed their 130-pound Sulcata Tortoise and meet their friendly and silly ferrets.  With over 100 animals living at their facility, the experience you gain at the Barn Nature Center promises to be fun, educational, and unlike any other!

Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania

Who are the people of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania? An easy answer is that they are the indigenous people of this land now called Pennsylvania. All of their members are Lenape people who must submit records of their Lenape genealogy to be considered for membership. Yet there is so much more. Lenape Nation history is unique, and it is the story of families and survival. It is a story of honoring treaties and following certain leaders such as Issac Still, Tatamay, and Teedyuskung. Learn more.

Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers

The Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers has a long and illustrious history dating back to July 1976 when the club was formed by Bill Shuman, Don Parker, Steve Mairoto and Donna Shuman out of the defunct pieces of the club’s progenitor: The Association of General Celestial Observers (AGCO). In the years since the DVAA has had a storied existence; thousands of group and individual observing sessions, more than 200 Astronomical League awards, visits to all sorts of interesting places —observatories, planetariums, dark-sky sites, museums and more; on five different continents— eclipses marveled at on land, sea and air, myriad star parties, countless Messier Meetings and Solar Saturdays, hundreds of top-notch talks given by both professional and amateur speakers, science performed, papers written, professionals worked with, ideas shared, questions asked, education given, a community well served.

Appalachian Mountain Club

Since 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club has promoted the protection, enjoyment, and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters, and the trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The organization is built on the pillars of conservation, outdoors education and outdoors activities.

Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport. Participants use a map and compass to find check points along a mapped course. It’s a sport for any age; beginners are always welcome and the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association provides instruction at all of their events.