The Cassatt Preserve has over 20-acres of diverse habitats including woodlands, wetlands, a meadow, the headwaters of Darby Creek, plus over 5 miles of trails. Over 130 species of birds have been recorded throughout the preserve. Be sure to explore our offerings including bird walks, hikes, canoeing and more. 

The Nature Center, which opened in 1998, is the home of our 19 animal ambassadors. Visitors, campers and students all enjoy meeting our animal ambassadors and learning more about the myriad of insects, reptiles and mammals housed in the Nature Center. From Sparky, our 22-year-old snapping turtle, to Moira Rose, our recently adopted rabbit, there is something for everyone to see and love.

Our barnyard is home to a colorful cast of goats, sheep and chickens. It is a popular destination for visitors to interact with farm animals right here on the Main Line. Throughout the year, our students and campers learn about the importance of farms and the daily work required while enjoying the company of our farm's animal residents.

Our Raptor Center is the home to various species of hawks and owls. All of our resident birds arrived from wildlife rehabilitation centers with a permanent disability that makes them unable to be released back to the wild. They work alongside our raptor care team as educational ambassadors for their wild counterparts.

Our complex has two STEM Labs for all of your scientific needs! Whether it's making elephant toothpaste, building robot courses or testing our favorite candy's floatability, we are having fun with STEM for all ages.

In our Watershed Lab students learn about the importance of water systems including: macroinvertebrates, water testing, stream erosion, plant life and more. With access to the Darby Creek, our watershed lab gives students hands on experience in the study of our water systems.