Land Health Institute

Restoration ecologist, Scott Quitel, will lead you on a walk tracing the birth of a river from burbling spring to running creek. This sunset walk through Fairmount Park is an opportunity to meditate on the birth and health of the mighty watershed Philadelphia was founded upon. Come prepared to walk on uneven ground with all the creature comforts you'd like for a hike: water, bug spray, sun screen, a hat.

Bathe in the autumnal beauty of a masterfully designed Japanese garden in the heart of Fairmount Park with a certified forest therapy guide. What will we do? Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, happiness, and a sense of awe. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing” and refers to bathing in the beneficial compounds which trees emit, such as oxygen and phytoncides. Why do I need a guide? While it’s true that no one needs a guide to benefit from a walk

Though there are several swifts native to North America only one can be spotted east of the Rocky Mountains - the chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica). In Philadelphia they can be spotted by the hundreds diving into our chimneys during the fall migration. If you can find the right chimney, this nightly descent is truly a wonder to behold. Join bird-enthusiast and nature guide Anisa George in learning more about this soot colored world traveler some people like to describe as a cigar with wings. We'll meet up for a bowl of veggie chilli at a Germantown community park, learn a

Learn how to gather free medicine and food from many of Philly's wild plants with the wise and wonderful Lady Danni. Lady Danni (she/her/crone) calls herself a good lady forager. She is a crafter of herbals helping people reconnect with the healing power of nature and explores the edible and medicinal qualities of the "plants formerly known as weeds." She hosts urban foraging tours in Philadelphia, often as part of Wild Foodies of Philly, and she is an advocate for urban green spaces, community gardens and land sovereignty. She, along with seven other farmers and urban gardeners comprise the Painted