Fairmount Park Conservancy

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Hidden River Outfitters for a picturesque two-mile guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River. The 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. Learn interesting facts about the history of the park while enjoying spectacular views of the city skyline at sunset. No gear or kayaking experience necessary — kayaking equipment and instruction provided. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Jason Mifflin has owned and operated Hidden River Outfitters since June 2010. From homemade rafts to

Take a tree-mendous hike to learn about some of the trees in West Fairmount Park. DATE Saturday, July 12 TIME 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION Belmount Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia PA, 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Andrew Kirkpatrick, Urban Greening Coordinator with Parks and Recreation’s Farm Philly Program, for a two-mile tree identification hike along the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course and the historic Trolley Trail. From sweetgums to tulip poplars to a variety of oaks— our urban forests are teeming with many tree species. On this hike, we’ll learn to identify commonly found

See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake! DATE Sunday, July 20 TIME 10:00 am - 2:00 pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse FDR Park Philadelphia PA 19145 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museumfor free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the summer and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great blue

Join us for a meditative and reflective program in the greenspace of West Fairmount Park! DATE Wednesday, July 30 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm LOCATION Parkside Edge Parkside Avenue & W Memorial Hall Dr Philadelphia PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Coach Shay of Inner Sanctuary Wellness on the last Wednesday of every month from 6:30–8 PM* for a wellness program set in the beautiful greenspace of West Fairmount Park. Coach Shay will blend together restorative yoga and sound healing practices, allowing for gentle movement and meditation throughout. Participants will leave each program feeling rejuvenated and grounded. *JULY

Join us for a brewing history hike through East Fairmount Park! DATE Thursday, July 31 TIME 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LOCATION Mount Pleasant Mansion 3800 Mt Pleasant Drive Philadelphia PA 19121 Join John Sigmund, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Sponsorships and Partnerships, for a hiking tour to explore the history of brewing and beer gardens around East Fairmount Park. Naturally, we’ll end the hike at a modern-day park beer garden – the Waterworks Cider House and Beer Garden! As the name of the Brewerytown neighborhood that borders East Park indicates, Philadelphia was a beer-brewing town. In fact, in the late

Join us for a meditative and reflective program in the greenspace of West Fairmount Park! DATE Wednesday, August 27 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm LOCATION Parkside Edge Parkside Avenue & W Memorial Hall Dr Philadelphia PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Coach Shay of Inner Sanctuary Wellness on the last Wednesday of every month from 6:30–8 PM* for a wellness program set in the beautiful greenspace of West Fairmount Park. Coach Shay will blend together restorative yoga and sound healing practices, allowing for gentle movement and meditation throughout. Participants will leave each program feeling rejuvenated and grounded. *Wellness

Enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline and setting sunset with a guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River! DATE Wednesday, August 27 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm LOCATION Walnut Street Dock Philadelphia PA 19103 This event has been rescheduled from its original date of August 13. Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Hidden River Outfitters for a picturesque two-mile guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River. The 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.

Join Community Garden experts Justin Trezza, PHS Senior Director of Healthy Neighborhoods, Jenny Greenberg, Executive Director of Neighborhoods Garden Trust (NGT), and Sally McCabe, PHS Associate Director of Community Education for Community Gardens to learn about the unique and rich history of Community Gardens in Philadelphia. Members will enjoy stories and memories from years of work in and with Philadelphia Community Gardens, and get a glimpse into what the future holds for these beloved gardens. REGISTER HERE DATE November 20, 2025 TIME 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm COST Free ACCESSIBILITY Information on how to access the webinar will be sent

Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, December 2 TIME 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Drive & Sedgely Drive   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a one-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation.  We’ll start by using the moonlight to guide us on a short hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail – a wooded trail that runs high above Kelly Drive and offers views of the Schuylkill River below. Learn a little about the history of the area as well as the nocturnal animals that call the forest home.

Connect with others and your practice in the lush greenhouse setting! LOCATION Fairmount Park Horticulture Center   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 Park, a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, was built for the Bicentennial

FDR Community Workday Come volunteer with us for a community workday at the Pattison Lagoon at FDR Park! Date Wednesday, March 18 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy team for a volunteer workday around the Pattison Lagoon on Wednesday, March 18th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Since fall 2023, the Conservancy has been working to clear invasives and plant new native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses along the edges of Pattison Lagoon with the help of volunteer groups, including the Phillies. Join us in caring for and

Relics and Ruins: West Park Join us for a hike to learn about some of Fairmount Park's historical hidden gems! Date Saturday, March 21 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, for a three-mile guided hike to explore the relics and ruins of Fairmount Park. 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

FDR Community Workday Come volunteer with us for a community workday at the Pattison Lagoon at FDR Park! Date Wednesday, March 25 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy team for a volunteer workday around the Pattison Lagoon on Wednesday, March 25th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Since fall 2023, the Conservancy has been working to clear invasives and plant new native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses along the edges of Pattison Lagoon with the help of volunteer groups, including the Phillies. Join us in caring for and

Join the Friends of the Rail Park and We Walk PHL for a special guided tour of the Rail Park. Date Friday, April 10 Time 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Location The Rail Park 1300 Noble Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Join the Friends of the Rail Park and We Walk PHL for a special guided tour of the Rail Park’s past, present and future, and learn more about the We Walk PHL program. The Friends of the Rail Park are transforming a historic railway into three miles of linear park and pathway, enriching the health, culture, and ecology of Philadelphia and building a

Join We Walk PHL and Indego at FDR Park for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching. Date Tuesday, April 14 Time 8:30 am - 10:30 am Location Gateway Plaza at FDR Park Broad Street and Pattison Avenue Philadelphia PA 19145 Join We Walk PHL and Indego for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching to celebrate the upcoming We Walk season and the recent installation of a new Indego bike station at the Gateway Plaza in FDR Park. Bikes, helmets, binoculars, swag and safety intro will be provided on site. The ride will begin at the Gateway

Come volunteer with us for a community workday at the Johnny Sample Recreation Center in Cobbs Creek Park! Date Tuesday, April 14 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Cobbs Creek Park Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Community Volunteer Workday! Join us on Tuesday, April 14th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we help refresh the gardens at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center with perennial cutbacks, weeding, and mulching. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves. We look forward to working with you! EVENT TIMELINE: 9:00 AM – Volunteer check-in 9:10 AM – Project

Join us in kicking off Love Your Park Week with a volunteer workday at the Lemon Hill gateway in East Fairmount Park. Date Saturday, May 9 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Lemon Hill Join Fairmount Park Conservancy in kicking off Love Your Park Week with a volunteer workday at the Lemon Hill gateway in East Fairmount Park on Saturday, May 9, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Lemon Hill is the historic birthplace of Fairmount Park, and this summer, it will make history again as the host of Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival. With Fairmount Park on the world stage

Come volunteer with us for a community workday at Concourse Lake in West Fairmount Park! DATE Wednesday, May 27 TIME 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION Concourse Lake 4321 S Concourse Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy staff for a volunteer day at Concourse Lake. Together, we will work on removing invasive species, trail cleanup, woody cleanup along the lake edge, and trash removal. All tools, including gloves, will be provided. BACKGROUND Concourse Lake in West Fairmount Park was officially dedicated as a Philadelphia Native Plant Park on June 9, 2012. Since then, a diverse collection of native trees and shrubs

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and YAP (Young and Active Philly) for a 4.5-mile trail run along West Fairmount Park’s historic Trolley Trail. DATE Wednesday, June 3 TIME 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm LOCATION Trolley Trail Entrance Chamounix Drive (Parking lot across from Ridgeland Mansion) Philadelphia PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and YAP (Young and Active Philly) or a 4.5-mile trail run along West Fairmount Park’s historic Trolley Trail. Whether you’re training for an upcoming race, looking to connect with other runners, or just want to get to know the trail system better, this run series provides the perfect opportunity.

See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake! Date Saturday, July 18 Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location FDR Park Boathouse FDR Park Philadelphia PA 19145 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the spring, summer, and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great blue

Join us for a garden tour and herbal workshop in East Fairmount Park! Date Saturday, August 8 Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Boxers' Trail Gateway 33rd and West Dauphin Street Philadelphia PA 19132 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Fair Amount Food Forest for a garden tour and herbal workshop in East Fairmount Park on Saturday, August 8 from 10 AM–12 PM. First, we’ll take a tour of the Fair Amount Food Forest, a community-based, publicly-accessible, and educational food forest garden located outside Woodford Mansion in Fairmount Park. Attendees will participate in a hands-on workshop where they will make

Join us for a volunteer workday at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center! Date Monday, August 10 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Cobbs Creek Park   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Thursday, August 10th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday at Cobbs Creek Park! Together, we will help care for one of Philadelphia’s most important natural spaces by: • Removing invasive species • Picking up litter and debris • Supporting ongoing stewardship efforts in the park In addition to making an impact through stewardship, volunteers will have the opportunity to join our Natural Lands team

Join us for a brewing history hike through West Fairmount Park! Date Thursday, August 13 Time 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location Belmont Plateau   Join John Sigmund, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships, for a 3.5 mile hike along a portion of West Fairmount Park’s historic Trolley Trail. The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East and West Park from 1896-1946, providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenities. Explore the old bridges, tunnels, abutments, and other hidden train infrastructure that give the trail its name. We’ll end at Parks on Tap at Belmont Plateau where

Discover the remarkable diversity of trees that make Washington Square one of Philadelphia’s most treasured landscapes. Join Tony Aiello, Associate Director of Horticulture at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens, and Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, for a guided walk through this historic 6.4-acre park, home to more than 30 varieties of native and exotic trees and recognized as a Level I Arboretum. Along the way, explore notable specimens, learn how trees thrive in the urban environment, and experience the beauty and history of one of William Penn’s original public squares. Managed by Independence National

Join us for a volunteer workday at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center! Date Tuesday, August 25 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Cobbs Creek Park   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Monday, August 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday at Cobbs Creek Park! Together, we will help care for one of Philadelphia’s most important natural spaces by: • Removing invasive species • Picking up litter and debris • Supporting ongoing stewardship efforts in the park In addition to making an impact through stewardship, volunteers will have the opportunity to join our Natural Lands team

Ready to swap ‘til you drop? Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), meet fellow garden enthusiasts, and go home as a new plant parent! It’s a one-for-one exchange; if you bring five items, you'll go home with five new items! We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants and special plant society guests with demonstration specimens. Please note: Some months, the swapping goes FAST, so we encourage you to arrive promptly at 6 pm. Register Here Another note: this garden serves alcohol, so a valid, physical

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy as we help refresh the gardens at Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center! Date Tuesday, September 29 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Community Volunteer Workday! Join us on Tuesday, September 29th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we help refresh the gardens at Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center with watering, weeding, and trash pickup activities. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves. We look forward to working with you!

Join us for a special film screening with Dionne Patterson of UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. ahead of our annual William Still Walk. Date Wednesday, September 30 Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location Virtual Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Dionne Patterson of UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. for a special virtual screening of the documentary, North to Freedom. North to Freedom, an original documentary from WSKG Public Television and filmmaker Brian Frey, primarily examines the important role Upstate New York played in the Underground Railroad during the years leading up to and during the American Civil War. The film, however, also

See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake! DATE Saturday, October 31 TIME 10:00 am - 2:00 pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse FDR Park Philadelphia PA 19145 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museumfor free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the spring, summer, and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great