Nature at Noon at Washington Square

Take a break from your desk and reconnect with the natural world—right in the middle of your workday. Join us for Nature at Noon, a new series of accessible lunchtime nature outings in and around Center City Philadelphia.

Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion and curiosity to your lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety and connection — with programming that bridges science, art and community. Inspired by the work of In Color Birding Club, Feminist Bird Club, Philly Queer Birders, PCAS Adaptive Birders and Disability Pride PA’s Outdoors for Everyone series, Nature at Noon is for everyone — no experience needed, just curiosity and a desire to step outside.

Everyone is welcome — come as you are! We invite people of all backgrounds and abilities to join us, including disabled and neurodivergent nature-lovers and their support people. We will move at a pace that honors the needs of the group and invite you to share any access needs in advance so we can make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the entrance to Washington Square at 7th and Walnut St, or plug these coordinates into your GPS (39.947783, -75.152705). This park has a history of attracting rare migrants like Connecticut Warbler, among more common migrants like Chestnut-Sided Warbler and American Redstarts.

Access Features:

Surface/Terrain: sidewalk and grass, part-shade, ample tree canopy, and ample benches.
Public Bathrooms: No bathroom available.
Hydration: None.
Parking: street parking along Walnut, 7th St., and 6th St.
Public Transportation: 9, 12, 21, 42, and 47 bus lines.
Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.