Restoration at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum with Garrett White

Curious about the Heinz National Wildlife Refuge you might have noticed while driving up and down I-95? There's a ton of native plant and habitat restoration going on in there!!
Join Garrett White, Refuge Biological Science Technician, for a special tour of the plants and wildlife of Tinicum!! Pressed between Southwest Philly to the West and Philadelphia International Airport to the East, this special wetland oasis is unique in its proximity to the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Interstate 95, and one of the busiest airports in America.
Celebrated as America's First Urban Refuge, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum was established in 1972 for the purposes of preserving, restoring, and developing the natural area known as Tinicum Marsh. In addition, the refuge was established to provide environmental education and an opportunity to study nature. In this webinar Refuge Biological Science Technician Garrett White will detail the biology program of the Refuge, highlighting habitat restoration initiatives, urban pollinator gardens, and the importance of involving the community in this work.

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