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  • PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk & Stargazing Party

    Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, November 28, 2023 TIME 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, November 28, 2023 TIME 6:30pm - 8:30pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a two-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation on November 28 from 6:30–8:30 PM. According to the Farmers Almanac, November’s moon is called the “Beaver Moon” because it signals the time when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges before the long winter ahead. Native

  • Reindeer Romp with Ted Apple & Eric Dahlberg

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at the Valley Green Inn A walk in the woods on Christmas Morning. Enjoy the beautiful views from the trails and get some exercise. This will be a moderate hike of around 4 miles on the Wissahickon Park’s trails. Children 12 and over and well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Winter in the park provides great views and a different experience that walking in the park during the spring, summer, and early fall. We will start at the Valley Green Inn. Distance: ~3.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes

  • The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

    North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead

    Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in December. When we last did this hike in May, we went looking for frogs, but in winter we expect them to be at the bottom of the pond. We’ll see what flora and fauna are visible in early winter. We’ll also be visiting some historical points of interest, walking through a work of art, and admiring some beautiful rocks. Expect some rocky ascents and descents on our 3.5-4 mile route. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an

  • Step into the New Year with Ted Apple & Eric Dahlberg

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Valley Green Inn A moderate hike to get the new year off to a great start. We will walk on trails with views of the Wissahickon Creek not possible during the spring, summer and early fall. Children 12 and over and well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. We will cover around four miles getting the new year off to a great start. Distance: ~3.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. We ask all event attendees to

  • Greenhouse Yoga at the Horticulture Center

    Fairmount Park Hortucultural Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr., Philadelphia, United States

    Connect with others and strengthen your practice with Greenhouse Yoga! DATE Sunday, January 21, 2024 TIME 10:00am - 11:00am LOCATION Fairmount Park Horticulture Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Greenhouse Yoga at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on select dates throughout the winter. Escape the winter blues and connect with your practice in the lush, tropical setting of the Horticulture Center’s greenhouse. These all-level classes take place on select Sundays and will be led by a rotation of experienced teachers from Tula Yoga. ABOUT THE HORTICULTURE CENTER: The Horticulture Center in West Fairmount

  • From Grieving to Grounding: Winter Hike with Krista Nelson

    Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join ecotherapist and Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson on a winter hike along the Trolley Trail. DATE Saturday, January 27, 2024 TIME 1:00pm - 3:30pm LOCATION Belmont Plateau West Fairmount Park, Army Rd Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson for a winter hike along the Trolley Trail on Saturday, January 27 from 1:00-3:30 PM. As the bare winter trees remind us of loss, their structural beauty heralds the promise of new beginnings. Step by step along a two-mile route, we’ll shed what grief clings to. And as we let go, we’ll clear a path

  • Mid-Winter Walk with Mary Oliver led by Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

    Cedars House Café, Forbidden Drive just below Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Cedars House Cafe You are invited to join us on a mid-winter hike through the meadows and trails of the Wissahickon in the company of some of Mary Oliver’s most beautiful and light-filled poems that capture the wonders of the season. We will trek carefully along well-travelled trails, making stops from time to time to read verses by one of America’s beloved nature poets, celebrating snow, cold, owls, redbirds and snow geese. Our route will begin at Northwestern Avenue and include trails in and around Andorra Meadow as well as a possible stop at Cedars Café , if

  • Connecting with Nature: Valentine’s Hike + Meditation

    Friends of Chamounix Tennis Courts 50 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia, United States

    Rekindle your love of nature in the heart of winter with this Valentine’s hike on the trails. DATE Sunday, February 11, 2024 TIME 10:00am - 12:30pm LOCATION Friends of Chamounix Tennis Courts 50 Chamounix Dr Philadelphia, PA 19131 Rekindle your love of nature in the heart of winter. Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson on a two-mile guided Valentine’s hike and meditation on Sunday, February 11 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Better than a box of chocolates, we’ll make sure Mother Nature is seen and heard. Witnessing the sights and sounds of nature, especially in winter, demonstrates our

  • Relics and Ruins: Weird West Park

    Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hike to learn about some of Fairmount Park's historical hidden gems! DATE Saturday, March 2 TIME 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION Belmount Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia PA, 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s John Sigmund, Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships and park history enthusiast, on Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM for a three-mile guided exploration of the relics and ruins of West Fairmount Park. If you’re fascinated by Philly history and appreciate hidden treasures of the park’s past, this hike is not to be missed! As one of America’s oldest

  • Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day

    Contact: Sonja Bontrager, sonja@bicyclecoalition.org 215-882-2962Nicole Brunet, nicole@bicyclecoalition,org, 310-938-8059phillybikeclub.org bicyclecoaltion.org Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day Sunday, May 5th from 10am-12pm along MLK Drive and Kelly Drive PHILADELPHIA- The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day 5/5 10am-2pm. MLK Drive is a focus of this year's celebration. The City of Philadelphia closes MLK Drive to motor vehicle traffic between the Falls Bridge and Sweetbriar Drive on weekends, every year, to increase recreational access for the public. Closures

    Free

  • Yoga in the Treetops

    Yoga in the Treetops
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a

    $40

  • Riverfront North Partnership Fish Fest 2024

    Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Launch, 5501 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Riverfront North Partnership invites the community to a fun afternoon of all things fish (and all things FREE) at the Frankford Boat Launch on Saturday, June 1st from 3-6pm. We’ll teach you to fish with all equipment provided, do fish prints, and other nature based fun activities. Also enjoy biking and a native plant sale!

    Free

  • TrailOff Walk-in Event on the Perkiomen Creek Trail: A Sycamore’s Psalm

    William Rahmer Memorial Park Salford Station Rd. and Harmon Rd., Harleysville, United States

    A TrailOff walk-in featuring a bonus poetic exchange with the story’s author donia salem harhoor and Noam Keim - author of the award-winning collection, The Land is Holy. Experience this immersive audio story through a cutting-edge app that syncs audio to your phone’s GPS as you walk. Told through the voice of a young poet, A Sycamore’s Psalm explores care-giving, family dynamics, loss, and roots of every kind. Travel with young Nehet – named after a tree – as she journeys through a diasporic legacy of Egypt, both ancient and contemporary, while encountering the history of the Perkiomen Creek and

    Free

  • WALK THE CITY’S EDGE: CHERRY STREET PIER TOWARDS GRAFFITI PIER

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org

    Free

  • Yoga in the Treetops

    Yoga in the Treetops
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a

    $40

  • Yoga in the Treetops

    Yoga in the Treetops
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a

    $40

  • ‘JLP in Motion’— Alchemy X Pilates 101

    Alchemy X 1200 Constitution Avenue, Philadelphia, P, United States

    The Junior League of Philadelphia is hosting ‘JLP in Motion’— a month-long series of high-energy workouts at gyms across Greater Philadelphia that give back to the community through fundraising for women’s leadership and community impact. This week’s class is a Pilates 101 class at Alchemy X at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. This class will focus on the basics of Pilates including breath control, core strength, flexibility, and mindful movement. All levels welcome!

    $30

  • Great Marsh Mud Mosey

    Great Marsh Institute 34 Moores Road,,, Elverson, United States

    Welcome to the Second Annual Great Marsh Mud Mosey! This event features two signup options throughout the unique environmental landscape: an approximately 5k run and a one-mile walk. Proceeds of this event go to benefit two local nonprofit organizations: Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search Dogs (more info listed at our sign-up link below). The course is relatively flat but will pass along through the marsh ponds on the property, alongside wooded boundaries past 100’s of acres of farm land and then into the muddy portion of the property and finish on the only paved road before you hit the

    $25

  • We Walk PHL Spring Season

    Offering weekly walking groups at 28 park locations across Philly! DATE Thursday, May 1 - Monday, June 30 Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Departments of Public Health and Parks & Recreation are thrilled to offer weekly walking groups at 28 park locations across Philadelphia. The We Walk PHL spring 2025 season runs from May 1 through June 30. Check out the map and full schedule at the link below. Plus: “hop” to different park locations during the spring season for a chance to win Park Hopper Challenge prizes! VIEW THE SPRING SCHEDULE

  • Connected Wissahickon: 6 Mile 6 Preserve Hike

    Wissahickon Trails Four Mills Barn 12 Morris Rd, Ambler, United States

    This is a unique hike for the serious hiker: an amazing loop-hike connecting various preserved lands and taking you from the creek through woods, fields, and farmland. We will hike through the Camp Woods, Armentrout Preserve, Briar Hill Preserve, Prophecy Creek Park, Willow Lake Farm, and the Green Ribbon Trail. This hike is 6 miles long and should last 2.5-3 hours. Due to the length of this hike, this is for experienced hikers who can keep pace with the group. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. Accessibility Information Terrain: Mixed grassy, wooded, paved, and small rocky surfaces with root

  • Hope Travels 5K

    2 Radnor Corporate Center 2 Radnor Corporate Center, Radnor, United States

    On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the second annual Hope Travels 5K returns to Radnor Corporate Center to support the national medical fundraising nonprofit Help Hope Live. Get active while raising funds and awareness for the Radnor-based nonprofit, whose national impact has helped provide over $188 million to support individuals and families facing the overwhelming burden of catastrophic medical expenses. In 2024, Hope Travels raised over $45,000 for Help Hope Live’s life-changing mission. Join us for an inclusive and memorable experience! Your participation makes trusted medical fundraising and hope possible for thousands of families facing financial hardship due to a medical

    Free

  • Hand Building – Ceramic Vases

    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Handbuilding allows us to create almost anything we can imagine! Students will use handbuilding techniques to make unique and functional ceramic flower vases. Instruction will cover foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are looking to establish fundamental techniques or explore the bounds of your creativity and imagination, this class is for you! ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works

    $50

  • JLP in Motion: Never Give Up Training Fitness Studio Class

    Never Give Up Training Fitness Studio 115 Levering Street, Philadelphia, United States

    The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is excited to bring back its JLP in Motion fitness fundraising series this year. Join the JLP on March 6, 2026 at 6 p.m for a high energy fitness class at Never Give Up Training Fitness Studio. This class is a mix of strength training, conditional, and functional movements designed to target your full body. Make sure to bring a mat and a water bottle for this energetic bootcamp style class. Registration is $22, and class spots are limited. In honor of Women’s History Month, proceeds from this series will support the JLP’s

    $22