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LOCATION Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join us on Tuesdays this fall for a guided hike and restorative yoga series led by Cole Hooley. We’ll begin with a short peaceful hike on the Belmont and Trolley Trails, stopping at several points to meditate and reflect on nature under the guidance of Cole Hooley, an experienced mindfulness instructor. Cole will help hone your ears to nature’s sounds and connect your heart to the earth’s healing energy. Next, we’ll find a comfortable spot near the trail for 45 minutes of yoga practice with an emphasis on
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let
Join us for an 8-week virtual botanical illustration seriesBotanical Observations: Autumn Objects of Field and Forest8-Week Virtual Series on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pmSeptember 6 – November 1 (no class 10/18)Presented by Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new specimen each week. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi,
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event.
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide a free reusable water bottle to volunteers. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. 25 person limit for this event. Pre-registration required. Contact Alex Rosario to register Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
For Children 2-5 years with an adult.Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Formally known as Mommy, Me and Nature. Eventbrite fees apply. Email PEC@phila.gov if you'd like to pay by cash or check.
A deep dive into how business leaders are re-establishing the workplace post-pandemic.Please join us for Development … for Good: The Future of The Office. Another installment of The Philadelphia Citizen’s speaker series, powered by Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Fitler Club, on — literally — building a better, more inclusive, and prosperous Philadelphia. What does the post-pandemic workplace in Philadelphia look like? Who are the innovators creating a balanced work-life for their employees? What are the economic ramifications of the remote work revolution? How can Center City recover and thrive in the new paradigm? Our panel of
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 6:00 PM 8:00 PM The Discovery Center (map) Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Philadelphia Contemporary as we dive into our passion for clean waters, freshwater mussels and sustainability. Stemming from the new collaborative exhibit created by Jean Shin at the Cherry Street Pier, panel speakers will touch base on the importance of these filter-feeding bivalves and about the history of our mussel nursery site: the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir. Guest speakers include Jean Shin and Keith Russell. "Freshwater is a new commission by the artist Jean Shin that celebrates and pays tribute to the freshwater river mussel, while inviting those
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let
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
Join us for an evening of activities focused on our favorite pollinator, the honey bee!Join us for an evening of activities focused on our favorite pollinator, the honey bee! This year's HoneyFest will feature food from the Clean Plate Club food truck and the Haagen-Dazs ice cream truck. Various vendors will sell their wares. Craft special art projects with members of our staff or enjoy some lawn games. The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild will host multiple activities like open hive talks and honey extractions. Donate what you wish! Please RSVP in advance.Festivities will continue at Wyck House on September 10th and
Watercolor paintings that look so good, you could eat them!The culinary and visual arts have long intersected in nature morte, or still-life painting, with no subject being more iconic than the bowl of fruit. Want to discover watercolor painting as well as what the spring harvest has to offer? Join us as we transform the Culinary Literacy Center kitchen into a different kind of art studio to learn how to make striking watercolor paintings of uncommon spring and summer produce. In this class, librarians will teach simple watercolor and compositional techniques to render seasonal fruits—specifically, local and seasonal produce you
Join us for an exclusive, after-hours tour featuring two of our favorite things: plants and wine! Led by Stoneleigh Director Ethan Kauffman and sommelier Michele Gargiulo, take an early evening stroll through the garden and enjoy a sampling of four different natural wines. Learn about the flavor profiles and unique characteristics of each wine, all while exploring different areas of Stoneleigh along the way. Register early for this special event, back by popular demand.
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature at our headquarters preserve. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go”
Pack a picnic and your favorite beverages and head to Stoneleigh for a sunset stroll. The garden unfolds throughout summer and early fall, with colorful blooms, towering trees, and inspiring vistas. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Great Lawn.
You are cordially invited to celebrate AIC's 10th Anniversary and unique partnership with Pinelands Preservation Alliance.You are cordially invited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and the partnership between Allies in Caring and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance at the beautiful Bishop Farmstead Southampton, NJ, on September 9, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Join us for a joyful evening of giving and community connection to celebrate Allies in Caring (AIC) and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance’s (PPA) collaboration to benefit health, wellness, and nature. We have been working together to expand our reach beyond what people typically think of as an “environmental”
Tacony LAB Community members set up their creations for sale!Join us for our first ever Tacony LAB Maker Market! We'll have food, music and plenty of art /creations for you to enjoy and even take home! This is the first of two events to celebrate five year of the Tacony LAB Community Art Center!Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan. This registration is not for makers who want to be a vendor at the market. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please email us for the application link.
Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en FDR! Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday at the historic boathouse overlooking the park’s central lake. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Tickets are for an hour dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 pm PLUS the social dance from 8:00-11:00 pm! Lesson is from an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can- $10, $15, or $20 (per person) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
Attend this virtual session to discuss David George Haskell's award-winning book with the Arboretum staff.David George Haskell is a biologist, author, and professor at the University of the South. Join us to discuss The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors and discover how trees from Manhattan to the Amazon are connected to the world around them. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before
Natural Lands and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are teaming-up to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitats, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with the community. Thank you for giving back. No experience is necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. Please bring a refillable water bottle
Visit with some snakes and turtles to learn about their habitats, how they survive, and how we can help them. Dawn White with Indian Run Environmental Education Center (IREEC) will talk with us about the needs of the reptiles that make their homes at Natural Lands’ preserves. Then take a short walk on the preserve in search of reptiles and the different places they live. IREEC promotes knowledge and stewardship of Pennsylvania wildlife and its ecosystems through traveling educational programs that include live animals, all of which are native to the United States. This event is made possible by the
Natural Lands and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are teaming up to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitat, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with community. Thank you for giving back! No experience necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. You are welcome to bring long-handled loppers
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
We're back at Liberty Lands for this month's volunteering event! Stay for the Afterjawn and celebrate 5 years of VU-PHL with food and games!Parks and Recreation, VU PHL Style: We're headed back to the Northern Liberties Green to spend the morning cleaning up and improving Orkney Park on Saturday 9/10. Once we finish beautifying the park, we'll get to enjoy the benefits of our hard work by celebrating our 5th birthday party there! (Food and beer is on us!)Northern Liberties Green is a group dedicated to maintaining green spaces in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. Here's what we'll be doing at
APAPA-SE's summer event - volunteering for park cleanup, lunch, and a tour with master plan developers!APAPA-SE is excited to announce an in-person event at FDR Park in South Philadelphia!On Saturday, September 10th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, we will be participating in volunteer cleanup activities and hearing a presentation from the park’s management and architects about the upcoming master plan implementation.• 10:00AM to 12:00PM -- Volunteer clean up of the park with APAPA-SE members; all cleanup tools will be provided! • 12:00PM to 1:00PM -- Lunch + Master Plan presentation to discuss how the park’s master plan, how it
Painter Gregory Blue explores Stroud Preserve with an artist’s eye, while Natural Lands’ tree management coordinator Tom Kershner explores it with an arborist’s eye. Both love Stroud for the saplings, stands, and centuries-old specimen rooted in preserved open space. Join us on a walk and get to know a few of Gregory’s and Tom’s favorite trees. Gregory Blue is a local artist from West Chester, PA. During the pandemic, Gregory found Stroud Preserve and it inspired him for a series of paintings that will spotlight Stroud through the months. Tom serves as preserve manager for several of our preserves including Gwynedd Preserve in Montgomery County. In addition, Tom is our tree
The Germantown Farmers Market reopened on May 21st, 2022! Visit the market weekly on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and support local farms, artisan vendors, and food trucks!
The Olney Culture Lab presents the Revival Walks in Tacony Creek Park, hosted by Storyteller Mama Carla and featuring special guest artists. Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during the height of the pandemic, the Revival Walks brought healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lifted up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us on the second Saturday of the month (from June through October) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and
Dazzling displays of native plants, ancient trees, landscape designs by the Olmsted Brothers, and myriad habitats are highlighted on this guided exploration of Stoneleigh. The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is usually only open for special events—is also included in the tour, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.
Join us on September 10 for a Guided House Tour of the Raymond Farm House and grounds.Raymond Farm House TourJoin us on August 6 for a Guided House Tour. 120 acres currently make up the Raymond Farm, which was purchased by Antonin and Noémi Raymond in 1938. The Raymonds were attracted to the property due to the sturdy construction of both the bank barn and Quaker farm house. Within a few years, the Raymonds had a bustling modern farm, which also served as an atelier where architects and artists came to hone their craft. The Raymond Farm was also home
On September 10 we’ll explore the Chester Creek Trail ( https://chestercreektrail.org/ ) in Delaware County. Ride details will be finalized soon! Please RSVP for the ride for updates once they are made available.
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before
Join us at Tyler’s Rain Garden Education Station at Lucille’s Garden to see how a rain garden works. We’ll talk about what happens when it rains in a forest and how that’s different from when it rains in your neighborhood. You’ll also hear what happens when our water is polluted, or if there’s too much of it at once, and find out how you can help care for our water and the wildlife that lives there. No registration is necessary, and it’s free with admission. Just stop by any time during the hours of 10 am to 1 pm to
Relax with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi Alden. The gentle pace will allow time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath. Allow our inspiring garden to find your own renewal and re-awakening. Please bring a mat, water bottle, and any props you may like to use.
Sunday, September 11, 2022 12:00 PM 2:00 PM The Discovery Center (map) Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Audubon Educator Jose Santiago as we tour our native pollinator gardens! We'll get a behind the scenes tour of the native plant work done on-site at The Discovery Center, learn techniques to bring native plants into your home, and look for the medicinal and traditional purposes of the plants found around Philadelphia. Plants are everywhere in our great city, come find out why Philadelphia is home to so many native (and invasive) plants!
An end of season festival held at and benefitting Easton Urban Farm!Sunday September 11 is Tomato Fest at Easton Urban Farm! We are ending tomato season with a bang so come celebrate with us!Taste some of the varieties we grew this year! Learn about the farm while you listen to music, try tomato inspired bites, watch a vegan mozzarella demo and more! Easton Urban Farm grows over 12,000 lbs of produce each year on our 5/8 acre farm on Easton’s South Side. ALL of it goes directly to feeding people in our community. Help feed people while enjoying an afternoon
Electric Grioland and Unidos da FiladelfiaExcited to have everyone come to the garden one last time this summer!
Postponed until Fall '22.Join us for our annual fundraising cocktail reception featuring a live and silent auction. This year we will celebrate the work of PHS Healthy Neighborhoods programs, including Community Gardens, Trees, Landcare, and Workforce Development, which deliver impact in more than 250 communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. We are excited to unveil the PHS Garden for the Greater Good Award, which will honor organizations that have gone above and beyond in advancing health and well-being through their investment in horticulture. The inaugural recipient, PECO, will be recognized for their support as a sponsor and partner to PHS
A solo show of new artworks by Jessica Libor, presented by the Tyler Arboretum.Guests are invited to Preternatural, a solo show of new artworks by Jessica Libor, presented by Era Contemporary Gallery on location at the Tyler Arboretum in their Garden Barn Loft, amidst the garden grounds.The works will all be new, created in 2022 by Philadelphia artist Jessica Libor locally, and also in her summer residency in France. Art will be for sale and available to collect. For a list of works available for presell, please email jlibor@jessicalibor.com.Guests are invited to BYOB! There will be live music as well.Using