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  • Orchard Tenders

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a monthly orchard workday! Learn all about the plants in our Community Orchard, and what it takes to maintain them!Did you know that Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center has a "Community Orchard"? Filled with dozens of species of herbs, native flowers, and fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and vines, this orchard is both a learning space and a food producer!Join us for "Orchard Tenders", a monthly volunteer orchard workday, every First Thursday from 10am-12pm!Learn the basics of orchard care, discover how to identify plants, and lend a hand in making this unique space even more beautiful!We'll be getting our

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • Stewardship S’Tuesdays

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11:30am

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

  • Mother’s Day Bouquet Make & Take

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Make a bouquet for mom, or bring her with you to learn how make one herself!Make a bouquet for Mom or bring her along to learn. Learn how to trim flowers, arrange a bouquet, and care for your arrangement.All participants will leave with a custom-made Mother's Day bouquet!Flowers, vases, and ribbon provided.

  • Afterschool Garden Club

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn and get our hands in the dirt!Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn what it takes to grow plants from seed to harvest!Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pmAges 8-18, *adult chaperone required*

  • Stewardship S’Tuesdays

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11:30am

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • City Nature Challenge BioBlitz

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Want to learn how to identify plants in the wild, all while helping scientists to document plant populations? Come join us for a BioBlitz!Join us for a "BioBlitz" as part of this year's City Nature Challenge - learn how to use plant identification app iNaturalist, identify native and invasive plants by sight, and help contribute to citizen science to document our wild plant populations!

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • Afterschool Garden Club

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn and get our hands in the dirt!Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn what it takes to grow plants from seed to harvest!Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pmAges 8-18, *adult chaperone required*

  • Stewardship S’Tuesdays

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11:30am

  • *Yoga Registration* Earth Flow Power Hour

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Registration to participate in the "Earth Flow Power Hour" yoga session during the Earth Day Spring Festival - BYO yoga mat/towel/water$5 registration to partipate in the "Earth Flow Power Hour" yoga session of the Earth Day Spring FestivalThis will be an all-levels session accessible for beginners and experts alike.Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and towel if you'd like. Yoga can also be done on the grass if you have no mat :)Limited spaces available! Register in advance to secure your spot

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • Afterschool Garden Club

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn and get our hands in the dirt!Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn what it takes to grow plants from seed to harvest!Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pmAges 8-18, *adult chaperone required*

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

  • Urban Gardening with Native Plants

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Landscaping with native plants is one of the most impactful choices we can make to help heal our environment and connect us with nature.Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most impactful choices we can make to help heal our environment, offset effects of climate change, connect us with nature and inspire us.Come learn the

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

  • Plant Propagation Workshop

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn from Master Gardeners about how to propagate houseplants! Participants will leave with potted plantJoin us for a hands-on workshop to learn from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners about how to propagate houseplants! Participants will leave with potted cuttingsFREE!

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Art from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On Wednesdays after school make art with materials from nature: plants, stones, and even dirt from around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.Look closely and see nature in a new way. Prepare to get messy!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyEvery other Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pmFREE

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

  • MLK Day Community Talent Showcase and Celebration

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, January 17th as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and celebrate the arts and culture of our communityStill accepting entries to the talent showcase! - Call 215-685-1900 for information and to registerIn the enduring spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this Talent Showcase celebrates arts & culture as instruments of service, unity, justice, and hope. CCCEC invites artists of all ages to share their gifts—singing, dancing, spoken word, music, visual art performance, and more—as a reflection of community, courage, and creative expression.This is a juried competition with limited slots. We welcome

  • Animal Story Time

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let's explore the worlds of animals through pictures and stories, and see how our animal neighbors spend the winter.Pre-K to 1st gradeMeet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyWednesdays 10:30 - 11:00amFREE

  • Zine Making Workshops

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in crafting "zines" (mini-magazines) about your favorite Cobbs Creek and nature subjects! Supplies and snacks provided.All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyDecember 9th, 6-8pm Collage WorkshopJanuary 27th, 6-8pm Coloring Page DesignFREE

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Art from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On Wednesdays after school make art with materials from nature: plants, stones, and even dirt from around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.Look closely and see nature in a new way. Prepare to get messy!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyEvery other Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pmFREE

  • Winter Workshop: Fire Cider Make-and-Take

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn how to make "Fire Cider", a wintertime immune-supporting herbal tonicFinish out the winter strong - this herbal medicine is said to help fight off wintertime sickness, as well as promote overall health and vitality. We'll teach you how to make it, and you'll take your finished product home after it is fully infused!Note: Fire Cider will take 4 weeks to infuse after preparation. We will notify participants when the tonic is strained and ready to pickup, likely around February 8th.

  • Animal Story Time

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let's explore the worlds of animals through pictures and stories, and see how our animal neighbors spend the winter.Pre-K to 1st gradeMeet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyWednesdays 10:30 - 11:00amFREE

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!For questions, more information, and to register, contact George Ambrose at Gamb370294@Aol.comAges 9+Every second Saturday at 10amMeet at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental CenterFREE

  • Animal Story Time

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let's explore the worlds of animals through pictures and stories, and see how our animal neighbors spend the winter.Pre-K to 1st gradeMeet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyWednesdays 10:30 - 11:00amFREE

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Zine Making Workshops

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in crafting "zines" (mini-magazines) about your favorite Cobbs Creek and nature subjects! Supplies and snacks provided.Join us in crafting "zines" (mini-magazines), with collages and coloring pages to illustrate them, about your favorite Cobbs Creek and Nature subjects in free workshops for adults and kids. Supplies and snacks provided.All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyDecember 9th, 6-8pm Collage Workshop January 27th, 6-8pm Coloring Page DesignFREE

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Winter Wellness Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine on theseBeat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine on these shorter days of the year.All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • November Nature Zines

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When November weather keeps us indoors, we can connect to nature through art and learning!When November weather keeps us indoors, we can connect to nature through art and learning! Join us in crafting ‘zines’ (mini-magazines) about our favorite nature subjects! Art supplies provided.Ages 10+Meet in our lobbyThursday November 20 3:30-4:30 pmFREE

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • NExT Hike @ Cobbs Creek Hiking Trail

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet us at the Cobbs Creek Hiking Trail for some fresh air and scenic views on our last NExT hike of the year! (forreal this time)Step out for a fall hike with NExT at Cobbs Creek. We’ll keep an easy, conversational pace, take in the colors along the creek, and make space to connect with people doing real work across the city. Come for some good company and fresh air. If you’ve been meaning to reset, network, or simply get outside, this is the move.Quick detailsMeet: Cobbs Creek Trailhead (700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy)Pace/Distance: Easy–moderate, ~2–3 milesBring: Comfortable shoes, water, light

  • Community Water Testing

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

  • Drawing from Nature

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

  • Forest Neighbors

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

  • Weekly Plant Walk

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the park and learn to identify plants!