The Woodlands

Pack a picnic and flashlight for a casual evening full of urban biodiversity at The Woodlands. Discover some of the mysteries of the urban wildlife that calls the cemetery home. Join us for story time, become a citizen scientist, and take a nature walk and more. Story time with The Walnut Street West Free Library will feature urban wildlife. Explore the Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) learning orchard located near Woodland Avenue. Learn from our friends at Audubon and The Discovery Center. Get up close to some flying friends with Raptor Jawns. Join Bernard “Billy” Brown on a group walk to

Bird Walk with the Philly Queer Birders Saturday, April 11 8:30 am - 10:30 am Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weekend outing at The Woodlands! The walk will move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and there will be binoculars to share. The restrooms at the Stable will be open during our walk, and there is plenty of parking within the cemetery and on the surrounding streets, as well as public transit and bike parking. No Registration Required. KNOW BEFORE YOU

Winter Solstice Celebration Friday, December 19 3:00 - 4:30 pm Celebrate the Winter Solstice in your favorite green space. We’ll observe the shortest days of the year with a gathering in front of the Hamilton Mansion. We’ll have music and firepits where you can drop by and toast up. Binoculars will be available for use if you’d like to explore the 54 acres of the site for birds (and maybe even a fox).

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Join Philadelphia Tour Guide and past Woodlands board member, Jim Mundy on a historic railroad themed walking tour of The Woodlands Cemetery. Jim will lead the group through the cemetery, beginning with the railroad tracks that run adjacent to the southern border of the cemetery, and then visit some permanent residents who were instrumental in the development of railroads in America including including John Edgar Thomson, Samuel Morse Felton, Asa Whitney, Edward C. Knight and more. Registration: $15 - General Public $10 - Members of The Woodlands

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

WEST CRAFT FEST Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Raid Date: Sunday April 27th West Craft Fest is open to all and free to attend. For over a decade, The Woodlands has served as the venue for West Craft Fest, featuring 130+ local makers, vendors, and performers. The Woodlands welcomes thousands of visitors through the historic gates at West Craft Fest. For many folks, it’s their first time visiting the cemetery. West Craft Fest requires ample staff time, resources, and wear and tear on the site. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, please consider making a $1 -$5 donation

Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at The Woodlands! In partnership with Green Philly, The Woodlands, Bird Philly, Skype A Scientist, Andrew the Arborist, City Nature Challenge and Philadelphia Mycology Club participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, all are welcome to participate in this accessible,