Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the workshops in this series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. Workshops are led by Kate Irvine,
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Paige Menton, founder of Journeywork, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people create healthy habitats, will share her experience on how to get a native garden started. This is the first workshop in a series of three offered by the Weavers Way Environment Committee. All proceeds are used for future grants to community groups.
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Welcome in the growing season with Journeywork at our second annual spring gathering at Plymouth Friends Meeting on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00-11:00! Enjoy bagels and fruit provided by Weavers Way and coffee donated by Backyard Beans, bring some seeds to swap, and hear from Sam Makler, Nursery Manager at Collins Nursery, about “Uncommon and
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Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemerals and wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree canopy leafs out, reducing light levels at the forest floor. These plants face many challenges including unpredictable weather and pollinator availability. Spring wildflowers have
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Learn about growing native perennials in this easy way to start seeds. The native seeds are started outside in containers so they are protected from wildlife and benefit from the cold temperatures of winter. This free indoor workshop will include all supplies and instruction by a Penn State Extension Master Gardener. You will also take
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Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees
MoreJoin us at the park as we celebrate the Governor’s recognition of our Native Habitat Gardens, created in partnership with the Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County. Wharton Square Park Rec Center 23rd Street and Wharton Street Copy and paste link in browser to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOunu-yPYE7zoozdxdDnIHqoNpgdpwA_JLUoO-vIDqjoAcZA/viewform
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Join us on these Sundays to get everything you need to plant seeds and take them home to grow! Domingos: Inicio de semillas ¡Reúnese estos domingos para recibir todo lo que necesitas para sembrar semillas y llevarlas a tu hogar para crecer! September septiembre 24: Arugula & Carrots October octubre 8: Black-eyed Susan Please register here. Questions?
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Join TTF on three Sundays at the River Alive! Learning Trail to get FREE seeds and everything needed to plant and take them home to grow! September 10: Carrots September 24: Arugula October 8: Black-eyed Susan Please register here. Questions? Contact ralt@ttfwatershed.org.
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Native plants play an important role in supporting biodiversity. Continue to make a positive impact by adding Native plants to your garden. Fall provides a great time for planting native plant species because of less leaf eating bugs, less weeds, and the opportunity to provide nectar before winter. Join us for ONE DAY ONLY on
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