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Stories of FDR: A Nature-Writing Summer Camp

FDR Park 20th St. and Pattinson Ave., Philadelphia

Calling all 5th–7th graders! Join us for a nature-writing camp in Philadelphia's historic FDR Park!In "Stories of FDR,” rising 5th–7th graders will spend the week creating writing inspired by the nature and history of FDR Park. Campers will explore the significance of this land using a range of different nature-writing genres, spanning from haiku to futuristic fiction. Together, instructors and campers will write stories about the land’s transformation and how they contribute to the landscape of nature.If the cost of attendance poses a financial barrier to you, we have full and partial scholarships available! Email info@cosmicwriters.org to ask about scholarships.

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Wednesday, August 24, AM session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

Insect Safari for Kids – SOLD OUT

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Event is sold out. Please connect with us at another adventure outdoors. Bugs are all around us. Underground, in the air, underwater… they’re everywhere! Despite their small size, insects are among the most important animals on the planet, supporting our ecosystems from the ground up. Since Stoneleigh opened, the garden has become home to many different insects, from tiny beetles to giant dragonflies.  Kids grab your favorite adult and join us on an insect safari in the garden as we search for bugs of all sorts. We’ll learn about their fascinating relationships with plants, humans, and each other. Afterward, you’ll

Native Seed Collection

Chanticleer, a pleasure garden 786 Church Road, Wayne

Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more.Collecting seeds from native plants in your garden is an ecologically friendly gardening practice that is also an inexpensive way of replicating plants in your garden. Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more. During this walk, Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemek Walczak will discuss his favorite native plants to propagate and students will have an opportunity to try their hand at seed collection. Instructor BioPrzemek Walczak has been a Chanticleer Horticulturist since 1996. Over

Art & Mindfulness Workshop (8/24)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon

Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!Art & Mindfulness WorkshopWednesdays, August 24, 6:00 – 7:30 pm*Workshops also scheduled for: July 20, 27 August 3, 10 and 17Presented by Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionCreatively unwind through art with this Art & Mindfulness Workshop! Join Nicola Loughlin to explore different techniques and processes through a range of inspirational & fun concepts. From felt tip and ink to clay and watercolor, there’s always something new to try amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Learn techniques that last far beyond the program and give you a creative outlet that

Sunset Kayak Cruise on the FDR Lakes

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Join our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. DATE Wednesday, August 24, 2022 TIME 6:30pm - 8:00pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse 1500 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 Did you know that FDR is the only park with publicly accessible lakes and an active boating program? Come see for yourself by joining our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. Kayaking on the flat waters of “The Lakes” with the warm glow of the setting sun is a serene,