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  • FDR Park Walk and Talk

    FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Exciting changes are coming to FDR Park over the next several years as part of the FDR Park Plan. Join us for an approximately 2 hour tour (with many stops) to learn more about how the FDR Park Plan’s two main zones; the Ecological Core and Urban Edge will balance nature, water, and human activity into one unified, climate resilient system. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: By registering for this event you are agreeing to follow ALL of these protocols: This event will be capped. Please only register if you fully intend to attend and let us know if you need to cancel ASAP. Please

  • Morning on the Meadows: Sunrise Hike

    Houston Playground, 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Veteran hike leader of Brad Maule believes in you. Brad insists that a core group of morning hikers and and sun worshipers can achieve the impossible… starting a park event at the crack of dawn! So prove Brad right by joining us on the gorgeous Houston Meadows in time to watch the sun rise over the city. Then we’ll head on a morning loop hike through Houston Meadows and other Wissahickon trails. Can you sunrise to the challenge? : ) TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can – $15, $20, or $25 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: If Philadelphia’s parks make a difference in your life –

  • WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt

    DATE Saturday, January 14, 2023 - Sunday, January 22, 2023 TIME 12:00am - 11:59pm We’re excited to announce the return of our WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt: a FREE, all-ages scavenger hunt to encourage exploration of Fairmount Park even during the coldest months. This six-week self-guided  Scavenger Hunt begins on Saturday, January 14th and ends on Sunday, February 26th, focusing on different geographic areas of the park each week:   Week 1: East River (Art Museum / Kelly Drive) Week 2: West River (MLK Drive) Week 3: Lower East Park (below Girard Ave.) Week 4: Lower West Park (Centennial District, below Montgomery

  • Philly Goat Project Tree Cycling

    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336 Ardleigh

  • “A Look Ahead”: Vanguard at a Crossroads

    Vanguard took the side of polluters when it backed out of its biggest climate commitment last month. Vanguard is at a crossroads now – will it continue to cave to right-wing pressure and invest in fossil fuels, propelling us further down the path of climate chaos, or will it make the courageous choice to stand by climate commitments and invest in community-led solutions? Join us for an action to confront Vanguard with the question: which future will you choose? Vanguard calls its New Year’s customer webinar A Look Ahead; we’ll use art and our voices to offer a real glimpse

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Friday, February 10th from 61st and Baltimore

    Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

    $25

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Saturday, February 11th from the Airport

    Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

    $25

  • 2/10 + 2/11 Tintype Portraits at Moon+Arrow

    Moon + Arrow 742 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Moon+Arrow for a special Valentine's Day weekend tintype pop-up with Cj! Our favorite photographer is setting up shop in Moon+Arrow again. This historical process is like watching magic, leaving you with a tangible, beautiful photographic heirloom printed on tin. The perfect activity to share with your loved one or a special treat for yourself! These portraits for meant for individuals or couples. Dogs are allowed! When purchasing a ticket, you will receive a single physical 5x7" tintype portrait and a digital copy within a week of the event. Events and workshops are non-refundable.

    $160

  • Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead
    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! Philly Waffle Cabin will be on site from 10:00-3:30 on February 25th, and from 10:00-2:00 on March 4th. This program

    Free

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Sunday, February 26th from St Joe’s

    Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

    $25

  • Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead
    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! Philly Waffle Cabin will be on site from 10:00-3:30 on February 25th, and from 10:00-2:00 on March 4th. This program

    Free

  • Relics and Ruins: A Hike through Fairmount Park

    Woodford Mansion 2300 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    LOCATION Woodford Mansion 2300 N. 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 As one of America’s oldest urban parks, Fairmount Park has accumulated many layers of history… sometimes literally! A closer exploration of the landscape reveals the ruins of abandoned infrastructure and buildings that go back to the beginnings of the 178 year old park system, and sometimes even further. Most of the year, nature cloaks these hidden treasures in dense growth, but the bare woods of the winter provide the perfect time to go off the beaten path. Join John Sigmund, Public Programs Manager and park history enthusiast, for a guided exploration

  • Goat Walk and Watershed Talk with Philly Goat Project

    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philly Goats are partnering with Let's Go Outdoors to bring you a free guided Goat Walk and Watershed Talk on Saturday, March 11th from 1-3pm (meet at the goat barn at 1pm sharp). This is a 2 hour interactive outdoor program where participants can learn all about water! Where does water come from? Where does it go? What is a watershed? Why is this important? How does a goat drink? Dress for the outdoors. Rain date is March 12 at 1pm.

  • Celebrate World Water Day // Celebramos el Día Mundial del Agua

    Date and time: March 22, 2023 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Outside at Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311 Audience: Family and community event. Cost: Free! Please register so we know how many people to expect, thank you! Fecha y hora: 22 de marzo de 2023, desde las 4:30–7:30 p.m. Ubicación: Frente al Centro de Investigación del Agua Stroud, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311 Invitados: Familias – evento comunitario Costo: Gratuito! Por favor regístrese para informarnos cuántas personas asistirán. Register Now / Confirmar Asistencia Join Stroud Water Research Center to celebrate World Water Day! Families and

  • Forest Stargazing

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Experience the glowing wonders of our forest through a multi-sensory nighttime event. Director of Environmental Art and certified yoga teacher Kristina Murray will offer a grounding meditation in opening the senses. Artist and stargazer Ana Vizcarra Rankin will then lead the group on a naked-eye stargazing hike, inspired by her practice of studying star maps and telescope imaging. Educator and amateur mycologist Matt Schink will aid us along the way in spotting and understanding the beauty of bioluminescent fungi.

    $10 – $20

  • Free Event: Black Girls with Green Thumbs Grow Your Own Garden!

    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Grow Your Own veggies and plants Demonstration and Goat stroll (no land, no problem, grow things in pots and windowboxes!) Black Girls With Green Thumbs will lead tours of Awbury, pointing out plants with purpose with the Goats! In addition there will be lessons on planting and growing your own foods, with or without a backyard, plus learn how to use the foods you are planting.  There's plenty to learn at this FREE can't miss event! Rain Date April 2.

  • Intro to Tufting

    Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an in-person tufting workshop with Tuft the World! In this hands-on instructional class, participants will learn to use power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging. The 6-hour class will cover the basics of setting up a tufting frame with stretched primary cloth and threading and operating tufting machines. Instructions for how to cut, glue, and finish a tufted piece will also be provided. Participants will work on projects of their own design on a frame that can accommodate pieces 22 x 22 inches. Frame, cloth, and yarn are included in the cost of the

    Free

  • Training on Trails

    Chamounix Hostel 3250 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Training for Broad Street? Just want to get to know Fairmount Park’s trails a bit better? Join us for Training on Trails on Thursdays in Fairmount Park! DATE Thursday, April 6, 2023 TIME 5:30pm - 7:00pm LOCATION Chamounix Hostel 3250 Chamounix Dr Philadelphia, PA 19131 Break out from your running routine, meet fellow runners, and discover the lesser-known trails of East and West Fairmount Park on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Led by Kevin Roche, an avid runner from the Conservancy staff, “Training on Trails” group runs will be 4-7 miles in length and run at an approximately 10-11 minute mile pace. Runners with

  • Sunset Kayak Cruise on the FDR Lakes

    FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. DATE Wednesday, April 12, 2023 TIME 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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,

  • Wild Plants from Sovereign Lands (Norris Square Neighborhood Project)

    Norris Square Neighborhood Project 2141 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    LED BY LADY DANNI MORINICH Join the Bride on tours of six gardens in Philadelphia. These tours are led by master forager, Lady Danni Morinich, and study the natural life already living within urban development.  You will come away with more knowledge about the edible plants in your neighborhood and stories that connect the past, present and future of the land we have come to know as Philadelphia. April 15th Norris Square Neighborhood Project 2141 N Howard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

  • Clover Market Chestnut Hill

    Join us on Sunday April 16 in historic downtown Chestnut Hill PA for the kickoff Market of the spring season. This Market will feature 95 carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, and an abundance of shopping options in the charming, cobblestone-lined streets around us . The Market is produced in partnership with the Chestnut Hill Business District, and we thank them for their support! Date & Time: Sunday April 16, 10-4 pm Location: right in the heart of downtown Chestnut Hill. You can point your GPS to 25 W. Highland Ave, or head to the

  • Earth Week Volunteering

    Help us plant trees for clean water on a tributary of Brandywine Creek in Birmingham Township! We have an entire week of opportunities lined up.

    free

  • TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

    Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

    Free

  • Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market

    Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104

    Join us on Saturday, April 22nd in beautiful Clark Park for theUhuru Health Festival and Flea Market. This free all day program will feature live music, fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, giveaways, a Childrens' Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Free health resources will be available throughout the day to find out more about free programming, resources and more! The Uhuru Health Festival is a health program and economic development project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries. Everyone is needed to get involved! Volunteers and vendors wanted! For

  • Naturepalooza

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

    Free

  • Tadpole Transformations 2023

    It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at our preserve and see the tadpoles in action! This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. Guests will walk the preserve and look for tadpoles. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all, but there will be lots to enjoy at

  • Birds of a Feather

    Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

    Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

    Free

  • Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

    Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org

    Free

  • Spring Foraging & Bioblitz Walk

    Join us in Tacony Creek Park for an edible plants and Bioblitz walk! What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure During this walk, we’ll identify common plants, the parts that are edible, and look-alike plants that aren’t edible. Learn how the foraged plants are harvested and the ways people use and eat them. For the Bioblitz, we will use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-biological-survey Register Here: https://forms.gle/w4ezfqNkALkLUfjKA *Español* ¡Reúnese con nosotros en Tacony Creek Park para un paseo de plantas comestibles y un Bioblitz! ¿Qué es

    Free

  • Ambler EAC Earth Fest

    Celebrate Earth Fest at the Ambler Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Earth Fest on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! This year, our family-friendly Earth Fest is all being held outdoors and it is bigger than ever, with food, shopping, music, children’s activities, educational opportunities, giveaways, electric vehicles, an eco-art show and more. Ambler EAC EarFest will feature outdoor vendors where you can shop for Earth-friendly goods and clothing, appreciate local eco-art with a message, and grab a bite to eat in a fully compostable or recyclable container that will be composted by Back to Earth Compost

  • Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Philadelphia’s 2023 Garden Day & Plant Sale

    Horticultural center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Philadelphia County Penn State Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Day & Plant Sale on Sunday, April 30, 2023! This year, we will have a large selection of affordable seedlings, native plants, and house plants for sale, including 100s of varieties of unique vegetables, herbs, native plants, and pollinators. Take advantage of great prices (and great plants!) for starting your garden or adding to an existing landscape. All plants have been carefully cultivated by Penn State Master Gardeners and proceeds support our educational programs in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Master Gardeners will also host garden tours, gardening workshops & demonstrations

    Free

  • World of Collage

    2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

    World of Collage Taught by Philadelphia CollageWorks 1-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 https://bit.ly/WorldofCollage Please join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 6th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage. Choose among four activities and create a variety of collage art to take home or share as a gift with friends and family. Play and experiment with a variety of papers, assemble a 3-D collage, and contribute to a

    Free

  • The Zen of Philly Shopping Experience

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Zen of Philly Shopping Experience at Spruce Street Harbor Park May-September every 3rd Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm. The Zen of Philly Market is a shopping experience consisting of Philadelphia's makers and small businesses, whose main goal is to introduce a zen lifestyle to their audience. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure Philadelphia continues to bloom from seeds planted by Philly natives. Hosted by the Zen Building Company. To learn more, visit www.TheZenOfPhilly.com. Email: thezenofphilly@gmail.com Vendor Application: https://www.thezenofphilly.com/pages/vendor-application

  • Philadelphia Queer Birders Outing @ Chanticleer Garden

    Chanticleer, a pleasure garden 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA, United States

    What better way to celebrate pride month than by indulging in the great queer pastime of frolicking among flowers?? Come be gay with us as we bird Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, PA on Saturday, June 3rd from 9am-11am! This is our first visit to this picturesque garden and we are so excited! We will be catching the tail end of migration and can expect to see some springtime visitors along with plenty of nesting summer residents. Registration is REQUIRED as we have a limited number of reserved parking spaces available. Please signup here. We also included accessibility and other site information

  • RittenhouseTown Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!

    Free!

  • FREE EVENT: Strawberry Mansion Fest with The Philly Goat Project

    Mander Rec Center 2130 north 33rd street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    FREE! Join the Philly Goats and the Philadelphia Orchard Project at the annual Strawberry Mansion Strawberry Festival in East Fairmount Park! Meet the goats from 12-1 at Mander Rec (2130 north 33rd street) and then walk them over to the Strawberry Festival for free strawberry picking and other treats from 1-3!(2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive) At the Festival there are FREE strawberries, strawberry plants to take home, and FREE tours of the historic mansion itself, where you can learn about Strawberry Mansion’s connection to the abolition movement. The goats will be on hand to walk and read stories with friends of all ages! Rain date

  • Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit Closing, Film Screening and Q&A @ Studio 34

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

    Sunday Funday at Awbury
    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Love is for All: LGBTQ+ Stories of Laurel Hill West

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

    Kick off Pride Month with a tour of some of Laurel Hill West’s deceased members of the LGBTQ+ community.   Tour Guide: Pat Rose COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** Free/Ages 5 and under ** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged! DIRECTIONS We will depart from the CONSERVATORY at

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

    Sunday Funday at Awbury
    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Ecotherapy in the Park: Guided Hike & Meditation

    Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate spring with a peaceful hike and meditation! DATE Sunday, June 4, 2023 TIME 3:00pm - 5:30pm LOCATION Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives Philadelphia, PA 19131 Ecotherapist Krista Nelson will lead a guided hike and meditation to help you rekindle your love of nature as we celebrate spring. Find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. We’ll start our hike with a tour of the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden where we’ll take in the beauty of the gardens while hearing about the unique architecture of the house. Our journey will then lead us

  • Art for the Cash Poor

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023

    Free

  • Natural Dyeing with Riverside Plants

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    In this workshop with LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will learn about spring and summer plants found along the Schuylkill River that can be used to create natural dyes. Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing and will then naturally dye their own fabric. Participants are invited to bring their own items of clothing or fabric to dye, but this is not required; we will provide dye materials and fabric. This event is open to the general public; registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants.

    $10

  • Nurture with Nature: Therapeutic Horticulture

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

    WHEN Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm WHERE Laurel Hill West Nature's Sanctuary Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve focus, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through nurturing activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, each session is an invitation to relax, reflect, and restore. Join Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, for one, some, or all four sessions of this outdoor workshop series offering therapeutic practices that honor and preserve our connection with nature.

  • LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration Happy Hour with The Philly Goat Project

    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring your LOVED ones! Visit and cuddle with goats, enjoy s'mores around the PGP fire pit. Win original hoof-made Goat Art! Take the goats for their bedtime walk and then tuck them into their cozy barn. All while supporting our free programming - Win/Win!! Kids ages 14 and up with their guardians. Time & Location Jun 10, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT Philly Goat Project @ The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration Happy Hour with GOATS!! PGP's  June FUNdraiser!  Bring your favorite people & a beverage and come spend

  • Ecotherapy in the Park: Guided Hike & Meditation

    Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate spring with a peaceful hike and meditation! LOCATION Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives Philadelphia, PA 19131 Ecotherapist Krista Nelson will lead a guided hike and meditation to help you rekindle your love of nature as we celebrate spring. Find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. We’ll start our hike with a tour of the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden where we’ll take in the beauty of the gardens while hearing about the unique architecture of the house. Our journey will then lead us to water, where we will spread out in seated

  • Yoga in the park

    Yoga in the park
    Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

  • Mulberry POPHarvest @ The Woodlands

    The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

    Join us in harvesting this abundant and underappreciated city fruit at The Woodlands in West Philadelphia! Did you know that mulberries are actually the sweetest of all fruit? They pop up everywhere in the city and the more we can pick and eat the fewer new weed trees will result. Bring your own harvest bag or container and join us in Mulberry Magic!  Take home half of what you harvest and donate half to POP!

  • Museum for Art in Wood presents Seeing Through Space Artist Talk with Nadia Kaabi-Linke

    Zoom, Online Only

    Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at

    Free

  • POP Share Food Program Workday

    POP Share Food Program Workday
    Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. The

  • Contemplative Nature Photography

    The Barn at Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a contemplative approach to photographing nature using smartphones. The emphasis will be on the process, not the product. Walking meditation, mindful breathing, and contemplative appreciation of nature will be the doorways into a reflection on our relationship to nature. What images do we see? What stories do we create about what we observe? Can we learn to see familiar sights with new eyes?

    $27

  • Yoga in the park

    Yoga in the park
    Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

  • Sunset on the Schuylkill: Evening Guided Kayak Tour

    Hidden River Outfitters Walnut Street and Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an evening guided kayak tour of the Schuylkill River below the dam (falls at Water Works). Kayaking on the tidal Schuylkill offers a whole new perspective on our city and its water source. Tour departs from the Walnut Street dock along the Schuylkill River Trail and heads upriver to the Fairmount Water Works, where you’ll experience a rarely seen perspective of these historic structures from the water below. You’ll also enjoy spectacular views of the Art Museum and the city skyline! Experienced kayak guides will share plenty of interesting info along the way. No gear or kayaking

  • Tyler after Dark: Firefly Walk under the Stars

    Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

    Experience the bioluminescent wonder of fireflies on this after-hours hike! As dusk settles and darkness envelops the Arboretum we will head into the forest to visit several locations where we expect to observe fireflies at this time of year - fields, meadows and at the forest edge. Our guides Dick Cloud and John Bunting will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights. In addition to fireflies we hope to see and hear some of the nocturnal wildlife that make a home in Tyler’s natural areas! Hiking at night is a unique sensory experience. We will use our sense of

  • THE WISSAHICKON WATERSHED THEN & NOW WITH STAN KOZAKOWSKI, DEBBIE HOELLEIN, AND JIM MCCLORY

    Meet at Johnson Street and Lincoln Drive Join Debbie, Jim, & Stan as they explore the Monoshone Creek, one of the critical tributaries of the Wissahickon Creek. This tributary played a vital role in the economic and political history of Philadelphia but also was part of the dangerous pollution of the city’s drinking water. From the lessons of the past, learn how your daily activities can both harm and protect our precious natural resources. We will be joined by local historian, David Bower at Historic Rittenhouse Town, to learn more about the rich history of this historic gem and how

  • UpRooted: A Walking Tour of Enslavement and Abolition

    Mount Pleasant Mansion 3800 Mt Pleasant Dr, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a walking tour telling the complex history of human bondage and the fight for freedom at the historic houses of Fairmount Park. DATE Saturday, June 24, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 1:00pm LOCATION Mount Pleasant Mansion 3800 Mt Pleasant Dr Philadelphia, 19121 Nearly every acre of Philadelphia contains evidence of the lives of early Black residents, and the historic mansions in Fairmount are no exception. Alongside the stories of the wealthy white men and women who owned these estates, we can find the stories of Africans and African-Americans, raising families, fighting for freedom, working in a

  • Yoga in the park

    Yoga in the park
    Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

  • The Wissahickon in June with Andi Wingert and Debbie Hoellein

    Blue Bell Hill Park 798 W Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Blue Bell Hill Park Experience the Wissahickon in June with Andi, Debbie, and Jim. We last did this hike in January when we had beautiful vistas because the leaves were down. This time we will have beautiful flora and hopefully will hear if not see some pretty birds. Our 3.5-4 mile hike will bring us to the East Falls trail on the other side of Lincoln Drive where we will visit the McKinney Quarry. Expect some steep and rocky climbs and descents. Children 12 years and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but please, no dogs

  • Germantown Arts District June Fourth Friday

    Madame Butterfly
    The Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre 5427 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 5427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of art, fun, and Culture at Germantown Art District's June 30th Fourth Friday Event! The GAD believes Germantown's historical, cultural, educational, and community contributions continue to shape and evolve the city of Philadelphia, and that is why GAD will be hosting monthly Fourth Fridays programming. Here’s what you can expect in June: ​​There will be fun activities, food/drinks, music, networking and more. 6 pm - 9pm Inside Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre (5427 Germantown Ave) Fourth Friday Party Headquarters - Musiquology in the Box Outside Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre (5427 Germantown Ave) Food and Refreshments

    Free

  • Bells Mill Clean-up

    Meeting at Forbidden Drive & Bells Mill Road This Saturday, we’re setting our sights on Bells Mill Road and it’s parallel tributary. Bells Mill is the only road that runs through the park and crosses Forbidden Drive. Due to the high volume of traffic on this road, it’s often littered with trash. Come help us make a difference in this highly used section of the park. We have a full road closure planned for this event. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways