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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage of Laurel Hill West
DESCRIPTION:WHEN\nSunday\, November 8\, 2026\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\nWHERE\nLaurel Hill West \nJoin our Arboretum Manager\, Aaron Greenberg\, on a brisk autumn walk through the peak fall colors of some of the great trees of Laurel Hill West. From the dazzling reds of our sugar maple allée to the yellows and orange of sweet gum and hickory\, fall is a beautiful time to explore our tree collection! We will discuss how trees change throughout the seasons and prepare for winter and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the fall color display. Bring your walking shoes! \nGenerously sponsored by Carol R. Yaster and William J. Levant\, Esq. \nTour Guide: Aaron Greenberg \n\nCOST \n\n$20/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)\n$18/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID\n$15/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill\n$10/Youth (Ages 6-12)\n$2/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) **\nFree/Ages 5 and under\n\n** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. \nYouth and children must be accompanied by an adult. \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nDIRECTIONS \nWe will depart from the CONSERVATORY at Laurel Hill West (not the first building you see when you enter from Belmont Ave.). \n\nClick here for directions to Laurel Hill West.\nLaurel Hill West Cemetery is located at 225 Belmont Avenue\, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 (GPS directions: 321 Belmont Avenue).\n\nWhen you enter the cemetery through the main gates off of Belmont Avenue\, you will pass the Funeral Home on your left and see white dashed lines. Follow the white dashed lines through the cemetery to the Conservatory.\nNOTE FOR UBER/LYFT RIDERS: Have your driver go into the cemetery following the above directions — otherwise\, you will have a 5 – 10-minute walk to the event location.\n\n\n\nFree parking is available outside the Conservatory \n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fall-foliage-of-laurel-hill-west-2/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
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SUMMARY:Nurture with Nature: The Circular Patterns of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety\, process grief\, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities\, the workshops in the Nurture with Nature series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. \nOur July workshop pays homage to the traditional Sanskrit creation of mandalas\, or circular patterns representing the universe often used in meditation\, we will create our own nature mandalas using found plant materials in Laurel Hill’s green burial gardens. Although temporary\, like the seasons themselves\, mandala creation allows us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of individual natural objects for their unique qualities while having a better appreciation for the cyclicality of life itself. \nBRING A CAMERA! While measures will be made to best secure your creations upon departure\, nature mandalas made with fresh materials are designed to be temporary. The best way to document your masterpiece is with photography\, even if it’s just a cell phone! \n  \n\nMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!\nWorkshops are led by Kate Irvine\, a licensed Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner and mixed media artist. Participants are welcome to attend one\, some\, or all four workshops in this series. Sign up for the rest of the workshops in the series (links coming soon): \n\nSongbirds\, Seeds\, and Seasonal Cycles on Saturday\, August 15\n\n\ntickets\n\n$25/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)\n$23/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID\n$20/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill\n$12.50/Youth (Ages 6-12)*\n$2/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) **\nFree/Ages 5 and under*\n\n* Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.\n** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in.\nAdvanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged!\n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nurture-with-nature-the-circular-patterns-of-nature/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
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SUMMARY:Nurture with Nature: Journey & Journal into Spring
DESCRIPTION:WHEN\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\nWHERE\nLaurel Hill West\n215 Belmont Avenue \n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\nWorking with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety\, process grief\, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities\, the workshops in the Nurture with Nature series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. \nOur hands-on May workshop kicks off the series by welcoming Spring. Join us for a slow\, guided walk through Laurel Hill’s green burial gardens while harvesting a beautiful mix of native plant materials to create a journey stick. Journey sticks are similar to story sticks made by Native Americans and are incredibly personal\, tactile\, and intentional keepsakes that commemorate your route. \nAfter creating your journey stick\, we’ll journal together — reflecting on your journey through the gardens\, any intentions you set\, and anything you’ve released along the way. This might look like written words\, or sketching your collected objects. \nThis event is being hosted in coordination with Love Your Park Week\, a citywide celebration of Philadelphia’s parks and public spaces. Learn more at loveyourpark.org/events/lyp-week-2026 \n  \n\nMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!\nWorkshops are led by Kate Irvine\, a licensed Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner and mixed media artist. Participants are welcome to attend one\, some\, or all four workshops in this series. Sign up for the rest of the workshops in the series: \n\nHopeful Hapa Zome on Saturday\, June 27\nThe Circular Patterns of Nature on Saturday\, July 18\nSongbirds\, Seeds\, and Seasonal Cycles on Saturday\, August 15\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n$25/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)\n$23/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID\n$20/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill\n$12.50/Youth (Ages 6-12)*\n$2/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) **\nFree/Ages 5 and under*\n\n* Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.\n** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in.\n\nAdvanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged!\n  \n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nurture-with-nature-journey-journal-into-spring/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a four-day bioblitz where cities around the world record as much wildlife as possible. \nWildlife is measured by the total number of observations\, the number of species and the number of people making observations. CNC is also a great way to engage in community science and help document the biodiversity of our urban areas. \nThe event takes place using the iNaturalist website and app. Any observation photo\, geotagged from anywhere in the seven-county Philadelphia area (Philadelphia\, Delaware\, Montgomery and Bucks counties in Pennsylvania\, and Camden\, Gloucester and Burlington counties in New Jersey) and time-stamped during the four days of the event\, will count toward Philadelphia’s tally. Follow the Philly area’s progress on the CNC Philly iNaturalist page: City Nature Challenge 2026: Greater Philadelphia Area · iNaturalist \nExplore along with the Academy community through our home on iNaturalist\, the Academy Naturalists project group! \nVisit the CNC Philly home page for detailed instructions on how to participate. This annual event is organized by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Academy of Sciences. \nHow to Get Involved\nDownload iNaturalist – Create a free account in the app or at iNaturalist.org.\nMake Observations – Take photos of your findings anywhere in the Challenge Area between April 24 and April 27 and add to iNaturalist.\nJoin an Event or Explore on Your Own– Attend an in-person event led by naturalists and community scientists or photograph wild species in your neighborhood\, local park or backyard and upload them to iNaturalist.\nSpread the Word – Invite friends\, family\, classrooms\, and community groups to join the challenge.\nIdentify – Continue to upload and identify your photos on iNaturalist until the results are tallied on May 9. \nThe Conservatory at Laurel Hill Cemetery West\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\n10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n225 Belmont Ave.\, Bala Cynwyd \nJoin Laurel Hill and ANS staff along with naturalists\, hobbyists and professionals as we learn how to identify species in the cemetery and arboretum. Bring the whole family for iNaturalist tutorials\, interactive games\, basic exploration of taxonomy and classification\, with snacks and conversation about the importance of biodiversity and environmental literacy. \nThe City Nature Challenge allows all to explore local ecosystems\, build observation skills and contribute to real scientific research. The Academy partners with community organizations and public agencies to encourage schools\, educators\, families and neighborhood groups to participate and make City Nature Challenge 2026 one of Philadelphia’s most inspiring and successful community science events yet. \nAs Philadelphia celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States\, the City Nature Challenge offers a powerful reminder that the story of this city is still being written — not only in its historic landmarks and neighborhoods\, but also in its rivers\, forests\, meadows and the countless species that call it home.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/city-nature-challenge-2026-2/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
CATEGORIES:BioBlitz,Free Community Events
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SUMMARY:Philly Area City Nature Challenge Identification Day !
DESCRIPTION:City Nature Challenge is an annual initiative that invites people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Join us on May 9 along with naturalists\, hobbyists and professionals as we learn how to identify species in the cemetery and arboretum. Bring the whole family for ID app tutorials\, interactive games\, basic exploration of taxonomy and classification\, snacks\, and conversation about the importance of biodiversity and environmental literacy. \nPresented in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University \nThis event is being hosted in coordination with Love Your Park Week\, a citywide celebration of Philadelphia’s parks and public spaces. Learn more at loveyourpark.org/events/lyp-week-2026 \nCOST: PAY WHAT YOU WISH!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-area-city-nature-challenge-identification-day/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Family Activities,Hands-On Science,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries":MAILTO:programs@laurelhillphil.com
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Blooms: Spring Arbor Tour of Laurel Hill West
DESCRIPTION:Azaleas\, cherries\, and dogwoods\, oh my! Enjoy the splendor of Laurel Hill’s certified arboretum in all of its spring glory. Aaron Greenberg\, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager\, will lead guests on a tour of spectacular flowering trees and shrubs of Laurel Hill West.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/beautiful-blooms-spring-arbor-tour-of-laurel-hill-west/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
CATEGORIES:garden tours,Gardening,Nature Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Laurel Hill":MAILTO:jrobinson@laurelhillphl.com
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SUMMARY:Members Only: Winter Tree Care – Tour and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join our Arboretum Manager—and tree expert—Aaron Greenberg for a special members-only workshop on how to set your trees up for success this season. \nWe’ll begin outdoors (weather permitting) as Aaron demonstrates the art and science of proper winter pruning. Then we’ll head into the warmth of the Conservatory to enjoy hot chocolate and an engaging talk on tree pruning techniques and winter tree appreciation. \nCost – FREE for members\nDirections – \n\nWe will depart from the CONSERVATORY inside the cemetery (not the first building you see when you enter from Belmont Ave.).\nDirections for getting to Laurel Hill West are linked here.\nLaurel Hill West is located at 225 Belmont Avenue\, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 (GPS Directions: 340 Belmont Ave.)\n\nWhen you arrive and enter the cemetery you will pass two sets of gates and see a white line on the road. Follow this line to the Conservatory\nNOTE FOR UBER/LYFT RIDERS: Have your driver go into the cemetery following the above directions—otherwise\, you will have a 5–10-minute walk to the event location.\n\n\nFree parking is available outside the Conservatory.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/members-only-winter-tree-care-tour-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
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SUMMARY:Goatoberfest 2025 with Philly Goat Project
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Oct 18 \nLaurel Hill West Cemetery \n\n\nThe most fun(d) you will ever have helping to support Philly’s best non profit!! Hosted by the Fabulous Queen Dominique Lee!! Lots of free things with your ticket purchase! Mature guests\, ages 14 and over! (and hand held babies!) \nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThe best shenanigans in town are happening on Saturday\, October 18th at the Conservatory at Laurel Hill West Cemetery. This event will take place indoors in the event of rain. Have a great time while making an even greater impact…with goats for Philadelphia! Come on time so you don’t miss the events that include goat art raffle\, cemetery tour\, costume contest! \nTicket sales support the many free programs that Philly Goat Project provides year round including eduction\, job training\, community wellness and so much more. This year’s GOAToberFest will have 13 goats\, awards for best Halloween or OktoberFest costumes\, free snacks and drinks\, goodie bags\, a chance to win one of a kind goat art\, fire pits with s’mores\, a tour of historic Laurel Hill cemetery and a great time with host Dominique Lee. Mature friends ages 14 and over are invited to attend ….14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian. 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/goatoberfest-2025-with-philly-goat-project/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T173000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walkabout & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Join Laurel Hill’s Senior Horticulturist and native plant expert\, Gregg Tepper\, for a guided walkabout in Nature’s Sanctuary\, a green burial meadow\, to learn about the benefits of native plants\, what makes them sustainable\, their role in our ecosystem\, and the differing types of plants native to our region. \n🌸 Following the tour\, you can create native plant bouquet to take home. \n🥂 Light refreshments will be provided. \nRAIN DATE: Thursday\, July 17th
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wildflower-walkabout-workshop/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
CATEGORIES:Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Philly Blog":MAILTO:julie@greenphillyblog.com
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