A Glimpse Elsewhere – Reception

Join us for the Reception of “A Glimpse Elsewhere” at the National Apartments (121 N. 2nd St, Phila. PA) This exhibition features artists Elisa Abeloff and Nanci Hersh October 2, 6p – 8p @The National Apartments, 121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia PA, 19106 In conjunction with Old City’s First Friday receptions! About the Exhibition: A

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Restoration Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Select Sundays at 9:30 AM: September 13, October 11, and November 8, 2026 Join former Chester County Trails Club Vice President Dolores (Dee) McGrath for a three-mile hike through a historic area, ending with 10 minutes of quietly enjoying the sounds of nature. Hike includes some elevation. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended, and

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Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Alongside their first Happy Hour of fall, held by the log cabin, Newlin Grist Mill is hosting a BioBlitz in partnership with Concord Township, PA! This BioBlitz is part of the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NPRA’s) Parks for Pollinators campaign to increase public awareness of pollinators. We will gather to find as many pollinators

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Riverbend’s Nature Strong Campout

Build fires. Wander at night. Create, move, explore or simply be. With choice-based activities and shared moments around the fire, Nature Strong Camp Out gives everyone, teens and adults alike, the freedom to find their own rhythm and come back together in meaningful ways. What to Expect Choose your own path throughout the experience: Nature

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TreePhilly Spring Yard Tree Giveaway

Esperanza, Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnerships, and TreePhilly invite you to plant a free tree in your yard!  This Registration form is exclusively for planting addresses in the following Zip Codes: 19120, 19124, 19134, 19140, 19149 For information about all of TreePhilly’s giveaway opportunities, visit  TreePhilly.org.  To sign up for a free tree planted between the

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Education Open House

Join us for a free Education Open House at Mt. Cuba Center before we open for the season! Attend informational drop-in sessions with Mt. Cuba staff and learn about our upcoming gardening, art, and wellness class offerings. Learn about Mt. Cuba’s Ecological Gardening Certificate program, and what alumni have done after the program. Attend an

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Riverbend Summer Camp Registration in Gladwyne

Riverbend camps create an outdoor experience of fun & free play for campers of all ages! Hiking, stream-stomping and bug-catching are a few of the key ingredients that have made Riverbend’s summer camp a sensation since 1982. Riverbend campers aren’t afraid to get a little dirty in our weekly program that runs from mid-June to

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Spring Equinox Tree Walk and Meditation

Just as the spring equinox is a time of transition in nature, it’s also an invitation to reflect on our own lives. As the sap is rising in trees and pushing out spring’s leaves and flowers, we are also ready to emerge from winter with new energy. Join Arboretum Manager Aaron Greenberg and Energy Guide

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Baby Whale & the Plastic Ocean

Join us for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children’s Theater! Baby Whale journeys through the ocean to reunite with Mommy Whale, who has become tangled in a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. With help from his community of aquatic pals & new human friends, Baby Whale helps make the ocean more

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Budding Naturalists

We believe that joy comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists aims to foster a connection with nature for our youngest learners. Get ready for hands-on, nature-filled fun for our littlest explorers! Join Riverbend educator, Felicia Acconciamessa, for a preschool-friendly, nature-based program that includes a story, art, nature activity, and a “hike” around our preserve.

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