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Insect Night

Who hangs out in Bartram’s Garden after the sun goes down? We’ll be checking out nighttime insects and animals in the Garden with Naturalist Ken Frank (author of Ecology of Center City Philadelphia, Garden Horticulturalist Mandy Katz, and young Entomologist Adam Knap in the wooded Lower Garden nearby the Schuylkill River, luring an incredible array of nocturnal insects with black lights, overripe bananas, and molasses. Intrigued? Come out for a rare opportunity to get an up-close look at some of the ethereal animals that spend the days hidden in plain sight in Philly’s urban wilderness. Open to seasoned entomologists and

Archaeological Tour of Bartram’s Garden

What can archaeology tell us about the history of botany and gardening? Join graduate student and archaeologist Ally Mitchem and Curator Joel Fry for a tour of Bartram’s Garden where we explore this question. On this tour, Ally will discuss some of the archaeology that has been carried out at the garden, and what those investigations revealed about the garden as a natural, technological, and scientific space in the 18th and 19th centuries.   This tour is for lovers of horticulture, nature, travel, and archaeology and anyone who wants to spend a morning outdoors at this historic garden! Meet at

Archaeological Tour of Bartram’s Garden

What can archaeology tell us about the history of botany and gardening? Join graduate student and archaeologist Ally Mitchem and curator Joel Fry for a tour of Bartram’s Garden where we explore this question. On this tour, Ally will discuss some of the archaeology that has been carried out at the garden, and what those investigations revealed about the garden as a natural, technological, and scientific space in the 18th and 19th centuries. This tour is for lovers of horticulture, nature, travel, and archaeology and anyone who wants to spend a morning outdoors at this historic garden! Meet at the

Heirloom Rose Tour: Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm

Wyck Historic House And Garden 6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Wyck is a National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia that served as the ancestral home to one Philadelphia family for nine generations (1690-1973). Wyck's rose garden dates back to the 1820s and is widely recognized as the oldest rose garden in America, with 50+ cultivars of historic roses representing many chapters in American history. Included in the garden are original roses from the 19th century design, as well as plants from its earlier iteration as an 18th century kitchen garden. Today it stands as an authentic archetype of an early colonial American rose

Free

Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. UGR3DAY Conductor Dee Patterson will be here at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 17th leading an early-morning story walk for both kids and adults. Learn about the journeys of enslaved people seeking their freedom through this interactive experience. All ages; Free. Registration is not required for the UGR3DAY Story Walk. We will also be offering special tours

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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

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Museum for Art in Wood presents Tea and Game Night

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an evening of backgammon and shesh besh. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this game night is for everyone. Guests are invited to bring their own boards or use one provided by the Museum. Get ready for an enjoyable and exciting night of friendly competition and laughter. During Tea and Game Night, attendees are welcome to explore the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing Through Space, a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring commissioned, never-before-seen works from six international artists. The exhibition is the first effort in the U.S. to

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Event Series Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

Second Saturdays at Cliveden: Citizenship

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden’s next Second Saturday event on July 8th, from 9am to 4pm, and the theme is Citizenship! Local organization Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) will host a civic engagement and legislative conversation with Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. From 9am to 12pm, community members are welcome to volunteer in the gardens and assist the Preservation Director in maintaining the greenspace. Tools and directions will be provided, no experience is necessary. Volunteers should come to the Carriage House and Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, to meet with Libbie.

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Insect Night

Who hangs out in Bartram’s Garden after the sun goes down? We’ll be checking out nighttime insects and animals in the Garden with Horticulturalist Mandy Katz and Naturalist Ken Frank (author of Ecology of Center City Philadelphia  and Sex In City Plants, Animals, Fungi, and More . We will meet in the wooded Lower Garden between the pond and the River, and explore the area, luring an incredible array of nocturnal insects with black lights, overripe bananas, and molasses. Intrigued? Come out for a rare opportunity to get an up-close look at some of the ethereal animals that spend the

Contemplative Looking: New Now VI

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

Please join us from noon - 2 pm at the InLiquid Gallery for a guided art experience led by Rev. John B. Hougen, Ph.D., Art of Interfaith Understanding Coordinator at Interfaith Philadelphia. During this time together, we will slow down and give close attention to specific works of art included in the New Now VI exhibition. John will guide participants in contemplating the relationships of color, style, technique, content, and spiritual impact in the works by contemporary local artists. Following group discussion, participants will be given time to explore the exhibit alone or in pairs in search of art that

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Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall

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Morris Arboretum & Gardens Bare Naked Trees Tour

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Join an experienced guide to explore the beauty of “bare naked trees” in winter. Without their leaves, deciduous trees reveal a variety of shapes and sculptures to admire. The tour features weeping, round, pyramidal, and vase-shaped trees, and highlights the many colors and textures of tree bark. This tour provides a unique perspective of trees as we enjoy the beauty of the winter garden. Meet at the Welcome Center. Free with general admission ($0 to $12). Weather permitting. Enjoy discounted winter admission through February 29!

$12