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SUMMARY:Virtual Nature Book Club  | Still Waters
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss Still Waters by Curt Stager with Arboretum staff.\n\n\nJoin us to discuss Still Waters: The Secret World of Lakes by Curt Stager. Published in 2018\, this book explores the hidden ecosystems and history of lakes around the world. Stager examines the significance of our impact on global water systems and how lakes can serve as a window into our own history and culture.  \nIn 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 by the Arboretum program coordinator the week before the event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-nature-book-club-still-waters/
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with the Haverford College Arboretum at our annual Plant Sale\n\n\nThe Arboretum is having a plant sale and needs volunteers to make our event a success. Volunteer roles include helping with setup/teardown\, assisting the checkout station\, and working the plant tables. \nWe are only looking for a few committed volunteers who can stay for the duration of the event. Any necessary equipment will be provided. This event is weather dependent and a reminder email will be sent out the week of clarifying any weather-related concerns. Any questions please email Jennie Kelly at jciborowsk@haverford.edu
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-sale-volunteer/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Electronics Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:Dispose of your electronic waste sustainably with PAR!\n\n\nIncrease your sustainability by participating in an electronics recycling drive. This event is a collaboration between Haverford’s Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER)\, the Arboretum\, and PAR-Recycleworks. Large appliances\, light bulbs\, and batteries will not be accepted. All data on devices is wiped and destroyed. \n \nThis event will take place in the South Lot. The drive will be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. (students\, staff\, and faculty see below). Most items are able to be recycled free of cost\, but some items have a cost in order to ensure they are properly taken apart for recycling (please see exact pricing below). Payment can be via cash\, or check (Made Payable to: PAR Recycleworks). \n \nMembers of the Haverford College Community (Students\, Staff\, and Faculty only) will be able to recycle their electronics from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on the same day\, free of charge. To register for a timeslot as a student\, staff\, or faculty member of Haverford College please sign up on our Google Calendar and bring your ID to the drop off.  \nThe drive will then be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. \nFor more information on PAR-Recycleworks please visit: https://home.par-recycleworks.org/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/electronics-recycling-drive-2/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!\n\n\nEvery other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April – October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting\, weeding\, mulching\, clearing invasives\, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here). \nAs an Arboretum volunteer\, you can learn new skills\, gain experience\, and become a valued member of our volunteer task force. We are always looking for new team members and hope you will consider lending a hand!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arboretum-volunteer-session-43/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club’s founder Bethany Teigen.\n\n\nJoin us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen\, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club\, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mushroom-walk-7/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening (Rescheduled Program)
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss container gardening with horticulturist Mitch Roberge!\n\n\nContainer gardening is an easy\, versatile way to exercise your green thumb\, even if you don’t have much space. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started\, horticulturist and artist Mitch Roberge will let you in on the secrets to help your containers flourish and provide visual beauty. In this class\, Mitch will provide information on container selection – soil options\, and of course\, plant suggestions that will look great in spring. Consider grouping pots and then change them as they continue to bloom or go out of bloom. A myriad of options awaits the imaginative gardener! \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/container-gardening-rescheduled-program/
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!\n\n\nThe Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4\, 1902\, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s\, a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield\, Class of 1899\, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years\, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day. \nThis year\, our guest speaker will be our student workers. The location of the tree planting is behind VCAM. Members of Haverford College Arboretum will be able to take home their membership perk of a dividend plant during this event. Parking for off-campus community members can be found in the visitor parking lot.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arbor-day-tree-planting-2/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!\n\n\nEvery other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April – October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting\, weeding\, mulching\, clearing invasives\, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here). \nAs an Arboretum volunteer\, you can learn new skills\, gain experience\, and become a valued member of our volunteer task force. We are always looking for new team members and hope you will consider lending a hand!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arboretum-volunteer-session-42/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watercolor in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join horticulturist Mitch for an afternoon of watercolor!\n\n\nJoin us in the garden and learn the basics of watercolor in this 3-hour seminar. Together\, we will experiment with layering colors\, creating texture\, and building value as you find inspiration around Haverford College Arboretum. \nThis class will be held outside\, with an inside space available in the case of inclement weather. All participants will need to bring their own materials for this class\, and a materials list will be emailed to all participants in advance of the class.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/watercolor-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing Minds: An Intergenerational Approach to Garden-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss garden-based learning with Master Gardener  Rich Kedanis!\n\n\nHow can a garden become more than a place to grow plants? Join Penn State Master Gardener Rich Kedanis in this exploration of the use of garden-based learning (GBL) as a bridge between generations. We’ll look at how garden education fosters curiosity\, systems thinking\, and relational reasoning\, thereby helping children\, adults\, and seniors alike make meaning through hands-on connection with soil\, plants\, and one another. We’ll discover practical strategies for cultivating inclusive\, intergenerational learning gardens in schools\, communities\, and home plantscapes. \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/growing-minds-an-intergenerational-approach-to-garden-based-learning/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about volunteering with the Haverford College Arboretum!\n\n\nThis event is for those interested in becoming a volunteer with the Arboretum. The session will include a tour of the grounds\, information on upcoming volunteer sessions\, and allow interested individuals to complete the paperwork necessary for volunteering at Haverford. Volunteer sessions are held every other Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon starting on April 7th and running through October. We welcome both new volunteers and returning volunteers to take part in this refresher/tour. \nParking for this event is located in the Visitor Parking Lot off of Woods Road. Please allow 5-10 minutes to walk from parking to the Arboretum’s greenhouse complex. The greenhouse complex is located across the way from the Facilities Management Building and this area will be the meeting spot for orientation and future volunteer sessions. \nPart of this event is weather-dependent and a reminder email will be sent out the week of clarifying any weather-related concerns.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-orientation-3/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Making Space: A Mindful Walk to Welcome Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join Therese Daniels (Licensed Professional Counselor) from Roots to Branches Soul Studio for a walk focused on making space for new growth\n\n\nJoin us for a regenerative walk of campus as we welcome the arrival of spring. Participants will go with Therese on a slow guided walk\, gathering elements of nature along the way. This walk will allow attendees to form a mindful connection to the natural world\, participate in a releasing ritual\, and have some time for meditation and journaling. Participants will leave the walk with their journals and tote bags (provided by Roots to Branches Soul Studio). \nThis class will be held outdoors and can take place in sunshine or light rain. In the case of severe inclement weather\, it will be rescheduled for the same time on Saturday\, 3/28. Please be sure to dress comfortably and be prepared to walk. Parking can be found in our South Lot\, and the class will meet at the Woodside Cottage Outdoor Classroom.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/making-space-a-mindful-walk-to-welcome-spring/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vernal Equinox Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join Angie Merriken for a restorative yoga class celebrating the coming of spring.\n\n\nCelebrate the spring equinox with a gentle and accessible yoga class. This practice is perfect for all levels and focuses on releasing the physical and mental stress that can accumulate during the colder months. Through intentional\, slow-flowing movement\, you’ll find balance and prepare your mind and body for the incoming warmer weather and the bounty of nature. \n \nThis class will be held indoors unless the weather is unseasonably warm. Please be sure to dress in comfortable clothing and bring your own mat and water bottle. Parking can be found in our Visitor Parking Lot\, and participants will meet in the Whitehead Campus Center (Room 205 B&C).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vernal-equinox-yoga/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss container gardening with horticulturist Mitch Roberge!\n\n\nContainer gardening is an easy\, versatile way to exercise your green thumb\, even if you don’t have much space. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started\, horticulturist and artist Mitch Roberge will let you in on the secrets to help your containers flourish and provide visual beauty. In this class\, Mitch will provide information on container selection – soil options\, and of course\, plant suggestions that will look great in spring. Consider grouping pots and then change them as they continue to bloom or go out of bloom. A myriad of options awaits the imaginative gardener! \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/container-gardening-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Nature Book Club  | The Serviceberry
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer with Arboretum staff.\n\n\nJoin us to discuss The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Published in 2024\, this short book expands on several concepts that were touched upon in her other work (Braiding Sweetgrass\, which we read in a previous Nature Book Club session). This book dives into the concept of gift economies in the natural world and focuses on themes of gratitude and community.  \nIn 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 by the Arboretum program coordinator the week before the event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-nature-book-club-the-serviceberry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:Winter Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Holger from the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club for a birding walk.\n\n\nHolger\, who has been a bird walk leader since 2019\, will guide us and provide birding knowledge as we go. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun – even if you are new to birding! We will walk for up to 2 miles\, and the event will last approximately 2 hours; however\, everyone is free to leave at any point. Please bring a pair of binoculars and a field guide if you have one. Park in the South Lot and meet outside of the Facilities Management Building (GPS: 40.005592\, -75.306392) to start your journey.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-birding-walk/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Trees | Winter Tree Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Arboretum horticulturist\, Angie Merriken\, for a winter stroll focusing on tree identification.\n\n\nJoin us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the quiet beauty of trees in their leafless form. Learn to identify local species by bark\, buds\, and branching patterns\, and deepen your appreciation for the subtle signs of life that persist through the cold season. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just curious\, this guided walk is a perfect way to connect with the natural world — even in winter. \nWear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will meet for the tour at the Facilities Management Building.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/for-the-love-of-trees-winter-tree-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
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SUMMARY:Bad Naturalist | Author Visit - Paula Whyman
DESCRIPTION:Paula Whyman author of Bad Naturalist is coming to campus!\n\n\nWhen Paula Whyman first climbs a peak in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of a home in the country\, she has no idea how quickly her tidy backyard ecology project will become a massive endeavor. She soon discovers just how much she has to learn about hands-on conservation work. Bad Naturalist is a memoir about Paula Whyman’s attempts to restore native meadows on a 200-acre mountaintop–about the obstacles she encountered\, the mistakes she made\, the failures and the all-important successes\, and the discoveries she made along the way. Douglas Tallamy calls Bad Naturalist “self-deprecating\, humorous\, and thoroughly engaging.” Washington Gardener calls it “glorious.”Whyman will share the story of her efforts to restore the land\, and she’ll answer audience questions. \nThis event will take place in VCAM 001. Her talk will be followed by a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event in collaboration with Narberth Bookshop. \nNarberth Bookshop Information \nCurrent Hours: Sun – Mon: Noon – 5\, Tues – Sat: 11 – 7 \nNARBERTH BOOKSHOPA COMMUNITY OF READERS\, WRITERS\, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS \n221 Haverford Ave. Narberth\, PA 19072 610-664-1112 \nnarberthbookshop@gmail.com  \nwww.narberthbookshop.com \nProud member of iNDiE MAiN LiNE! \n\n\n\nPaula Whyman Bio \nPaula Whyman is the author of Bad Naturalist and a finalist for the Philip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post and The American Scholar\, and in journals including McSweeney’s Quarterly\, Virginia Quarterly Review\, Ploughshares\, and The Hudson Review. Her earlier book\, You May See a Stranger\, is an award-winning linked short story collection. She has been in residence at MacDowell\, Yaddo\, VCCA\, The Studios of Key West\, and Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Her work on this book was supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. She spends her time on a mountain in Virginia with her husband and a mercurial standard poodle. You can find her at paulawhyman.com\, and keep up with news from the mountain via her Bad Naturalist newsletter. \nAuthor Photo Credit: Doug Sanford
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bad-naturalist-author-visit-paula-whyman/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
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SUMMARY:Pruning with Purpose - Winter Readiness and Spring Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss pruning with Master Gardener  Rich Kedanis!\n\n\nBefore spring’s growth starts\, winter offers the perfect time to shape\, strengthen\, and rejuvenate your garden. In this session with Penn State Master Gardener Rich Kedanis\, we’ll explore the art and science of pruning and cover when\, why\, and how to make thoughtful cuts that promote health\, form\, and future blooms. We’ll also discuss techniques and seasonal transitions to set your plants up for success in the coming year as well as discuss integrative approaches that benefit your whole garden. Participants will gain confidence in techniques to prune effectively and to enter spring with a garden ready to thrive. \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pruning-with-purpose-winter-readiness-and-spring-renewal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20251226T134932Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Nature Book Club  | Bad Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss Bad Naturalist by Paula Whyman with Arboretum staff.\n\n\nJoin us to discuss Bad Naturalist: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop by Paula Whyman. This book is a memoir about Paula’s attempts to restore native meadows on a 200-acre mountaintop\, the obstacles she encountered\, and the discoveries she made along the way. Paula is actually a parent of a Haverford alumnus\, and this book club session is in preparation for her author visit on February 10th!  \n 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.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-nature-book-club-bad-naturalist/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20251215T193042Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join Angie Merriken for a restorative yoga class celebrating the winter solstice.\n\n\nCelebrate the winter solstice with a gentle and accessible yoga class. This practice is perfect for all levels and focuses on releasing the physical and mental stress that can accumulate during the busy holiday season. Through intentional\, slow-flowing movement\, you’ll find balance and prepare your mind and body for the year ahead. \n \nThis class will be held indoors. Please be sure to dress in comfortable clothing and bring your own mat and water bottle. Parking can be found in our South Lot\, and participants will meet in the Whitehead Campus Center (Room 205 B&C).  \nPhoto Credit: MikoFox
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-solstice-yoga/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20251117T144024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T144024Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Nature Book Club  | Our Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss Our Native Bees by Paige Embry with Arboretum staff.\n\n\nJoin us to discuss Our Native Bees: North America’s Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them by Paige Embry. This book shifts the focus away from honey bees to talk about the fascinating story of native bee species and how crucial they are to our environment. In this book club session\, we will discuss our perspectives on the book\, and reading it prior is suggested. \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-nature-book-club-our-native-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20251023T152224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T152224Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with the Haverford College Arboretum at our annual Fall Festival\n\n\nThe Arboretum is having a fall festival and is in need of volunteers to make our event a success. Volunteer roles include:  \n\nHelping with setup\nMonitoring children’s games\nHelping with children’s crafts\nFace painting\nChecking in visitors\nPumpkin voting station\nHelping with teardown\n\nVolunteer shifts can range in time. Any necessary equipment will be provided at the event. This event is weather dependent and a reminder email will be sent out the week of clarifying any weather-related concerns. Any questions please email Jennie Kelly at jciborowsk@haverford.edu
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fall-festival-volunteer/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20251023T150914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T150914Z
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!\n\n\nEvery other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April – October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting\, weeding\, mulching\, clearing invasives\, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here). \nAs an Arboretum volunteer\, you can learn new skills\, gain experience\, and become a valued member of our volunteer task force. We are always looking for new team members and hope you will consider lending a hand!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arboretum-volunteer-session-41/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20251008T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T185633Z
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!\n\n\nEvery other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April – October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting\, weeding\, mulching\, clearing invasives\, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here). \nAs an Arboretum volunteer\, you can learn new skills\, gain experience\, and become a valued member of our volunteer task force. We are always looking for new team members and hope you will consider lending a hand!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arboretum-volunteer-session-40/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
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SUMMARY:Bulb Sale
DESCRIPTION:Spring-blooming bulbs available for sale!\n\n\nRegistration is not required for this event\, but we wanted to share the following details with everyone! If you would like to register to receive weather updates\, you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\, though plants will be sold on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWe will have bags of the following varieties available:   \n\nPinball Wizard Allium (Purple)\nBlushing Lady Tulip (Yellow w/ Rose)\nHokus Crocus (White and Purple)\nAllison Bradley Tulip (Wine Red)\nDaffodil (White w/ Yellow and Red Centers)\nFalconet Daffodil (Yellow w/ Orange Centers)\nBig Eartha Tulip (Shades of Pink and Rose)\n\nCash\, check\, Apple Pay\, and Google Pay will be accepted at the event. This event is intended to be outside and will be rescheduled if extreme inclement weather is predicted. Parking can be found in the South Lot and Facilities Lot\, and the plant sale will take place in the nursery area adjacent to the greenhouse complex.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bulb-sale/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
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SUMMARY:Making Stormwater Come Alive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum\, Hardy Plant Society\, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture\, presented by Lucy Dinsmore.\n\n\nGrading and piping may not get you excited\, but plants probably do. They are the reason green stormwater infrastructure works\, and the plant palette is expansive. This talk will look at inspiration from public gardens and private spaces\, and also show real-life solutions to landscape problems. With extreme storm events on the rise\, we can manage the effects with functional gardens. Let’s rethink our gardens and dig deeper—literally\, dig into the land to make space for water. \n \nThis event is a partnership sponsored by Haverford College Arboretum\, the Hardy Plant Society\, and Henry Botanic Garden. At 2:00 p.m. there will be a free campus tour given by Haverford College Arboretum horticulturists featuring our rain gardens. This lecture will take place in Sharpless Hall at Haverford College Arboretum and will be accompanied by light refreshments. \n\,  \nSpeaker Biography: Lucy Dinsmore owns and operates Plant Lady Lucy LLC\, a design/build company specializing in native plants and stormwater solutions in PA and DE. She’s an ISA-certified arborist (International Society of Arboriculture) and was a staff horticulturist for nine years at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Lucy is also the program manager for Catch the Rain\, a rebate program in the White Clay Watershed that provides technical and financial assistance to homeowners wishing to implement green stormwater projects.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/making-stormwater-come-alive/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20250829T150126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T145721Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Landscape Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Joseph Sweeney for an outdoor painting class in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\n\n\nCombine your love of artmaking and nature through the practice of open-air painting at the Haverford College Arboretum. Featuring meadows\, gardens\, and wooded areas\, including the college’s impressive historic tree collection in autumnal colors\, this scenic location is the perfect\, peaceful place to learn the essentials of landscape painting. Veteran plein air artist Joe Sweeney will guide newcomers and artists of all levels through both the artistic concerns and practical matters of open-air painting. Topics include the basics of working outdoors as well as the aesthetic how-tos of color mixing to achieve a sense of light and air\, capturing time of day\, composition fundamentals\, and sound drawing and painting practices. Instruction is geared toward oil/acrylic painting and pastel drawing/painting. Restrooms and parking are available. Note: PAFA students are responsible for their own transportation to painting locations. \n*Please reserve a rain date of October 23\, should any session be postponed due to inclement weather. \nThis class will cost $375 for the six-week session. For more information\, the materials list\, and to register\, visit PAFA’s Class Catalogue.  \nJoseph Sweeney’s Biography \nBorn in Philadelphia\, Joseph Sweeney graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts) in 1976. He studied with and was influenced by: Isa Barnett\, Sandy Ceaser\, David Kettner\, Boris Putterman\, Gerry Herdman\, Jack Andrews\, Ray Spiller\, Morris Schulman\, Warren Rorher\, David Fertig\, Jane Piper\, Sidney Goodman\, and Lily Yeh.He received a Master’s Degree in Printmaking from the Art and Architecture department of Penn State University in 1980. While there studied with Bruce Shobaken\, Diane Pepe and Peter Jogo. \nA resident of Ardmore\, Pennsylvania\, he has taught or is teaching at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, The University of the Arts\, Wayne Art Center\, Woodmere Art Museum\, and Chester Springs Studio. Primarily a landscape painter he was awarded Best of Show at “Images ’98” Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts July 1998 and Best of Show for The Philadelphia Water Color Club 98th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Paper.In 2002 was awarded Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Catherine Gibbons Granger Award for Landscape\, Chester Springs\, PA. Also in 2002 he was awarded Best in Show by The Philadelphia Sketch Club Works on Paper. And in 2010 took second place for the same show. In 2006 took part in ART in Embassies Program. U.S. Dept. of State\, (Catalog) Washington D.C. In the Embassies of Port-of Spain\, Trinidad & Kigali\, Rwanda. \nIn 2013 he was awarded a three month residency at The Master Works Museum in Paget\, Bermuda. 2017 Residency at the Studios of Key West\, FL. 2018 Residency At the Rose Cottage\, Vinalhaven\, Maine. Recently awarded the Brandywine Conservancy Award. 2019 Joseph Sweeney is currently represented by: Gallery 222 in Malvern and Cerulean Gallery in Philadelphia. Many public and private institutions\, private collections\, and museums own his works. For more information please visit his website: https://www.joesweeneyart.com/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plein-air-landscape-painting/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20250822T160927Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Nature Book Club | Soil
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss Soil by Camille Dungy with Arboretum staff.\n\n\nJoin us to discuss Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. Dungy. This book follows Camille’s seven-year journey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins\, Colorado. In this book club session\, we will discuss our perspectives on the book\, and reading it prior is suggested. \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-nature-book-club-soil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200240
CREATED:20250822T160836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T160836Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club’s founder Bethany Teigen.\n\n\nJoin us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen\, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club\, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mushroom-walk-6/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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