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The Secret Math of Trees

South Philly Meadows, FDR Park FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Have you ever looked up at a tree and wondered how tall it was, how old it was, or how much carbon it had sucked out of the atmosphere? Join LandHealth educator Anisa George and Emily Bell, graduate of the iTree Academy, to learn some old school and new school ways of calculating the hidden value of a tree. We'll be heading to the west side of FDR, where some very impressive trees are threatened by the city's plan for the park. Together we'll do some citizen science and try to elaborate on the value of some of the most

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Meadow Bathing at South Philly Meadows

South Philly Meadows, FDR Park FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A gentle immersion into the infinite offerings of one of South Philly's only wild spaces.What will we do?Spend two hours in the company of a certified forest therapy guide who will lead you through a gentle outdoor immersion. 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. Though the city's Master Plan has caused us to

Meadow Bathing at South Philly Meadows

South Philly Meadows, FDR Park FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A gentle immersion into the infinite offerings of one of South Philly's only wild spaces.