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  • Nurture with Nature: Edible Weeds & Infused Honey

    Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

  • Nurture with Nature: Fragrance Walk & Herb Pots

    Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Monthly sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Fragrance Walk &

  • Nurture with Nature – Aromatic Alchemy: Exploring Native Plant Smokes & Scrubs

    Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    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 Nurture with Nature series invites participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. June’s Nurture with Nature session will have participants crafting their own rosemary smoking bundle using beautiful native plants! During this immersive experience, you’ll learn the art of collecting, wrapping, drying, and properly fumigating natural materials. We’ll journey through the fascinating origins of smoking blends, exploring their diverse uses across cultures and

    Free

  • Fungadelphia Festival

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Mycology Club’s second annual Fungadelphia Festival is returning to the Schuylkill Center this year! 🎉 It's family-friendly, fungi festival filled fun with guided walks, lectures, workshops, vendors, food, crafts, and more. WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, 11 - 3 WHERE: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA FREE/Donation-based registration required

    Free

  • Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience

    Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience
    The Random Tea Room 713 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Step into the world of tea blending with Blend Your Own Adventure : a playful, sensory journey where creativity meets calm. Here’s what to expect: A self-guided, interactive experience — think “choose your own adventure,” but for tea lovers. Becky will share stories, insights, and inspiration to help you explore the world of tea and herbs as you craft your perfect blend. What You’ll Do: Sample teas inspired by all that is random and wonderful. Explore plants from around Philly, without leaving the room. Engage with our tea library and herbal apothecary for a hands-on dive into scent, flavor, and

    $50.00

  • The Land Alchemists – Elevated Stage Reading & Ritual

    Taller Puertorriqueño 2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Land Alchemists follows Sunny, a Black genderqueer farm manager who was laid off for their teach-in on Palestine and the Congo. They return to a childhood home where they hope to heal and figure out what's next. They have the unconventional guidance from Shadow, Spirit, embodied aspects of Sunny, as well as revolutionary ancestors like Patrice Lumumba, Mahmoud Darwish, and Katherine Dunham. Most importantly, they have YOU, the audience. You are casted as "The Light Orbs" to Sunny. Together, through rituals of stillness and dance, rest and release, and even a foot soak, you journey with Sunny through several

    $15

  • After-School Enrichment: Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival and Intermediate Wilderness Survival

    After-School Enrichment: Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival and Intermediate Wilderness Survival
    Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This fall, Awbury’s AdventureWoods is the place to be for hands-on outdoor fun! Children ages 8–11 can join Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival on Thursdays, Sept 25–Oct 30, 2025, from 4–6 PM, where they’ll learn the basics of archery, try their hand at carving, cook over a campfire, and practice core survival skills like foraging, knot-tying, shelter-building, and first aid. For older adventurers ages 11–15, the Intermediate Wilderness Survival program runs Tuesdays, Sept 23–Oct 28, 2025, from 4–6 PM, taking things to the next level with advanced archery drills, tool carving, matchless fire-starting, cooking, and more complex survival challenges.

  • Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience

    Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience
    The Random Tea Room 713 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Step into the world of tea blending with Blend Your Own Adventure : a playful, sensory journey where creativity meets calm. Here’s what to expect: A self-guided, interactive experience — think “choose your own adventure,” but for tea lovers. Becky will share stories, insights, and inspiration to help you explore the world of tea and herbs as you craft your perfect blend. What You’ll Do: Sample teas inspired by all that is random and wonderful. Explore plants from around Philly, without leaving the room. Engage with our tea library and herbal apothecary for a hands-on dive into scent, flavor, and

    $50.00

  • Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience

    Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience
    The Random Tea Room 713 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Step into the world of tea blending with Blend Your Own Adventure : a playful, sensory journey where creativity meets calm. Here’s what to expect: A self-guided, interactive experience — think “choose your own adventure,” but for tea lovers. Becky will share stories, insights, and inspiration to help you explore the world of tea and herbs as you craft your perfect blend. What You’ll Do: Sample teas inspired by all that is random and wonderful. Explore plants from around Philly, without leaving the room. Engage with our tea library and herbal apothecary for a hands-on dive into scent, flavor, and

    $50.00

  • Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience

    Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience
    The Random Tea Room 713 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Step into the world of tea blending with Blend Your Own Adventure : a playful, sensory journey where creativity meets calm. Here’s what to expect: A self-guided, interactive experience — think “choose your own adventure,” but for tea lovers. Becky will share stories, insights, and inspiration to help you explore the world of tea and herbs as you craft your perfect blend. What You’ll Do: Sample teas inspired by all that is random and wonderful. Explore plants from around Philly, without leaving the room. Engage with our tea library and herbal apothecary for a hands-on dive into scent, flavor, and

    $50.00