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Grow and Walk Philly
June 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
For a few weeks this Summer, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine!
Back for the 5th year, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening, exercise, and joy to help community members improve their health, connect with nature, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors.
YOU will earn badges, make new friends, and discover the joy of gardening, walking, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors!
During Grow & Walk Philly, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes!
Every two weeks, we meet up for a fun combination of group exercise with a professional trainer, followed by a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening, walking, or lite fitness.
Walking destinations will include a variety of places in the West Oak Lane area – some with gardens that we tend, others that we admire – that contribute to the community’s beauty and health:
- West Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)
- Emlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)
- Finley Recreation Center
- Awbury Park
You’ll even earn “badges” along the way to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. Remember, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes!
As you progress, our walking route gets longer — leading up to the BIG day: the Grow & Walk-A-Thon! Think of it as your very own 5K adventure through the neighborhood!
The Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) starts at the West Oak Lane Library and ends in a community celebration at Awbury Park.
The Walk-A-Thon is free to all Grow & Walk program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others is on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon is open!
*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits.
Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro, Grow & Walk is for all ages and abilities. It’s about moving, connecting, and most importantly — having fun. So, grab your walking shoes, some gardening gloves, and join the movement!
Let’s walk, grow, and thrive together!
