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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