UMLY Environmental Education Complex

04/10/2026

Summer Camp Spotlight ☀️🌳🍄

Animal Care Camp 🐑🐓🐇🐢

This camp focuses on the care of UMLY's 35+ animals and their unique role in our environment. Campers participate in daily feedings and enrichment. We will study the wild environments of our animals and how we can better improve their life in captivity as educational ambassadors. Campers enjoy a daily rec swim.
Ages 9-13

https://ymcagbw.org/programs/summer-camps/specialty-camp/nature-stem-camps/animal-care-camp-umly-2026?location=Upper%20Main%20Line%20YMCA

Summer Camp Spotlight ☀️🌳🍄

Animal Care Camp 🐑🐓🐇🐢

This camp focuses on the care of UMLY's 35+ animals and their unique role in our environment. Campers participate in daily feedings and enrichment. We will study the wild environments of our animals and how we can better improve their life in captivity as educational ambassadors. Campers enjoy a daily rec swim. Campers will be placed in age-appropriate groups within this camp.

https://ymcagbw.org/programs/summer-camps/specialty-camp/nature-stem-camps/animal-care-camp-umly-2026?location=Upper%20Main%20Line%20YMCA

04/08/2026

03/27/2026

Summer Camp Spotlight ☀️🌳🍄

Junior Science Camp🔬🤖🥽
Campers will discover the wonders of science through fun experiments, robotics, building projects and group collaboration. Ages 7-10

https://ymcagbw.org/programs/summer-camps/specialty-camp/nature-stem-camps/junior-science-camp-umly-2026?location=Upper%20Main%20Line%20YMCA

03/23/2026

Summer Camp Spotlight ☀️🌳🍄

Animal Care Camp 🐑🐓🐇🐢

This camp focuses on the care of UMLY's 35+ animals and their unique role in our environment. Campers participate in daily feedings and enrichment. We will study the wild environments of our animals and how we can better improve their life in captivity as educational ambassadors. Campers enjoy a daily rec swim. Campers will be placed in age-appropriate groups within this camp.

https://ymcagbw.org/programs/summer-camps/specialty-camp/nature-stem-camps/animal-care-camp-umly-2026?location=Upper%20Main%20Line%20YMCA

01/20/2026

11/25/2025

Dear friends: Some portion of Sadsbury Woods Preserve will be purchased through eminent domain. The question now is how much — and you can have a say.

PennDOT is working on a reconstruction program of US Highway 30. One portion of this plan, the “Western Terminus/PA Route 10 project area,” will impact the preserve. A set of three alternative plans has been developed.

The first alternative (R2A) would require 7.2 acres of the preserve to be developed, including a section where we have recently planted thousands of new trees.

The second and third alternatives (R2B and R2C) will require development of 2.2 acres of the preserve.

Options 2 and 3 impact the preserve the least, and PennDOT is actively seeking public input into these plans. We encourage you to share your feedback. The public comment period will close on December 5, 2025.

For more detailed information and to leave your feedback, please visit:

https://us30-chesco.com/project-information/western-section/pa-10-interchange-area-2/

06/26/2025

We get a lot of calls this time of year from folks just trying to help. Sometimes, nature just needs to nature. But for the critters that do need a helping hand, we recommend reaching out to the following wildlife rehabilitation centers and clinics:

Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
215-249-1938

Diamond Rock Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
610-240-0883

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center
267-416-9453

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
215-853-6271

PA Game Commission, Southeast Region
610-926-3136 or 610-926-3137

Many, many thanks to the professionals (heroes) at these facilities who give so much of themselves to helping the helpless ♥️

(But seriously, that baby bird home alone for the first time on your back porch is probably fine 😊)

05/01/2025

🌿🔬🐐 Now Hiring: Camp Counselors for Nature, Farm & STEM Camps at Camp UMLY! 🌞

Love the outdoors? Passionate about science, animals, and working with kids? Camp UMLY is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and fun-loving counselors (ages 16+) to join our team this summer!

As a counselor, you’ll help lead hands-on experiences in: 🌱 Nature Exploration
🐓 Farm & Animal Care
🔬 Exciting STEM Activities
🌞 Outdoor Games & Camp Fun

🎯 Perfect for high school and college students looking to build leadership skills, make an impact, and have a summer full of purpose and adventure!

🔗 Apply now: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=25644&clientkey=FE74B5B199A170B2976F0321B52073A2

Start your summer making a difference—and having a blast doing it!

04/23/2025

BERWYN, PA (April 16, 2025) – Chester County’s third annual Earth Day Festival features a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 26 – thanks to the efforts of State […]

04/17/2025

https://ymcagbw.org/events/chester-county-earth-day-festival

04/16/2025

Have you heard? Camp UMLY is offering FREE sample camp classes during the month of April! Check it out!

Campers will visit the nature center and learn about the 35+ animal ambassadors that live on UMLY's campus during this sample camp class! Register TODAY for this FREE sample camp class geared towards campers ages 7-10 years. We hope to see you there!

The Animal & Farm Camp sample camp class will take place on Wednesday, April 23!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcagreaterbrandywine/activity/search/detail/151370?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true