BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grid Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gridphilly.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grid Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20260409T025527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T025527Z UID:10032181-1776873600-1776880800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Library DESCRIPTION:Raised beds and raised awareness! Volunteer to clean up the West Oak Lane Library garden and do some early Spring planting.\n\n\n \n \nEarth Day is Everyday!\n \nVolunteer to prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2026 growing season. \n \nUrban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support climate resiliency\, a healthier environment\, and health & wellness. Urban gardens like the one at the West Oak Lane Library are an integral part of a healthy neighborhood providing an avenue for food sovereignty. \n\n\n\nAll ages are invited to help prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2026 growing season!\n \nEarly Spring is an ideal time to prepare the garden for a season of successful growing. Volunteers will help refresh the garden at the West Oak Lane Library by building new garden beds\, removing weeds\, replenish soil nutrients\, loosen the soil and more! \nImproving soil health by increasing its organic matter (by introducing compost or adopting no-till methods) is critical. The United States is losing soil 10xs faster than it is replenished. Philadelphia has lost much of the organic matter\, minerals\, sand and clay that make up natural soil due to hundreds of years of urban development. Beneath our feet is lots of “rubble\, debris and the history of the city”. \n \nThrough this volunteer project\, we will all act as environmental and community stewards\, tending to the soil that nourishes the natural world and our place in it. \n\n\n\nRefreshments provided. \n \nBYOB…water bottle that is!\nIn being good stewards of our planet\, we will not be providing individual plastic water bottles\, although water will be available. \nIf you don’t have water bottles\, we will have Black Girls With Green Thumbs water bottles available for sale. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/earth-day-at-the-library-3/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/28294c732f8c5d997ebdce5e9842ff7e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20250807T172709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T172709Z UID:10020398-1755280800-1755291600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Mid-Summer Garden Party DESCRIPTION:An evening of enchantment awaits. Experience the garden in full bloom & immerse yourself in a night of culture\, community\, and celebration.\n\n\nAs the sun dips below the horizon\, step into a world where the magic of summer and the spirit of community intertwine. Black Girls With Green Thumbs invites you to experience the library garden in its full\, blooming glory\, a rare moment when the fruits of our shared labor are on display. This enchanting evening\, designed to delight your senses\, will bring the garden to life in a way you’ve never seen before with: \n \n\nLive jazz\nPop-up theatre\nGarden tour + U-picks\nCurated book selections\nGarden inspired snacks + sips\n\nEnd your work week in our enchanted pop-up beer garden\, and enjoy a refined cultural experience\, where the magic of the garden is paired with the sounds of live music and the taste of seasonal delights. \n \n\n\n\nThis is an adults-centered evening designed for an intimate\, culturally immersive experience. While the event is not a fundraiser\, donations are warmly welcomed to support our ongoing community programs and the continued growth of our garden. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mid-summer-garden-party/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/0360d353a13ce7a55b3bb6c55943334d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20250714T165948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T165948Z UID:10019949-1752919200-1752928200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Grow and Walk Philly DESCRIPTION:Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.\n\n\nFor a few weeks this Summer\, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine! \nBack for the 5th year\, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening\, exercise\, and joy to help community members improve their health\, connect with nature\, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors. \n\n\n\nYOU will earn badges\, make new friends\, and discover the joy of gardening\, walking\, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors! \n \nDuring Grow & Walk Philly\, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes! \n \nEvery two weeks\, we meet up for a fun combination of group exercise with a professional trainer\, followed by a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening\, walking\, or lite fitness. \n \nWalking destinations will include a variety of places in the West Oak Lane area – some with gardens that we tend\, others that we admire – that contribute to the community’s beauty and health: \n\nWest Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)\nEmlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)\nFinley Recreation Center\nAwbury Park\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll even earn “badges” along the way to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. Remember\, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes!\n\n\n\nAs you progress\, our walking route gets longer — leading up to the BIG day: the Grow & Walk-A-Thon! Think of it as your very own 5K adventure through the neighborhood! \n \nThe Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) starts at the West Oak Lane Library and ends in a community celebration at Awbury Park. \nThe Walk-A-Thon is free to all Grow & Walk program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others is on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon is open! \n \n \n*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits. \n \nWhether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro\, Grow & Walk is for all ages and abilities. It’s about moving\, connecting\, and most importantly — having fun. So\, grab your walking shoes\, some gardening gloves\, and join the movement! \n \n Let’s walk\, grow\, and thrive together! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/grow-and-walk-philly-7/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/f65b225d48a724bdcb15f703035bad55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20250627T200608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T200608Z UID:10019669-1751709600-1751718600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Grow and Walk Philly DESCRIPTION:Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.\n\n\nFor a few weeks this Summer\, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine! \nBack for the 5th year\, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening\, exercise\, and joy to help community members improve their health\, connect with nature\, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors. \n\n\n\nYOU will earn badges\, make new friends\, and discover the joy of gardening\, walking\, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors! \n \nDuring Grow & Walk Philly\, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes! \n \nEvery two weeks\, we meet up for a fun combination of group exercise with a professional trainer\, followed by a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening\, walking\, or lite fitness. \n \nWalking destinations will include a variety of places in the West Oak Lane area – some with gardens that we tend\, others that we admire – that contribute to the community’s beauty and health: \n\nWest Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)\nEmlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)\nFinley Recreation Center\nAwbury Park\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll even earn “badges” along the way to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. Remember\, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes!\n\n\n\nAs you progress\, our walking route gets longer — leading up to the BIG day: the Grow & Walk-A-Thon! Think of it as your very own 5K adventure through the neighborhood! \n \nThe Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) starts at the West Oak Lane Library and ends in a community celebration at Awbury Park. \nThe Walk-A-Thon is free to all Grow & Walk program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others is on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon is open! \n \n \n*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits. \n \nWhether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro\, Grow & Walk is for all ages and abilities. It’s about moving\, connecting\, and most importantly — having fun. So\, grab your walking shoes\, some gardening gloves\, and join the movement! \n \n Let’s walk\, grow\, and thrive together! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/grow-and-walk-philly-6/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/f65b225d48a724bdcb15f703035bad55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20250617T205343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T205343Z UID:10019479-1750500000-1750509000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Grow and Walk Philly DESCRIPTION:Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.\n\n\nFor a few weeks this Summer\, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine! \nBack for the 5th year\, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening\, exercise\, and joy to help community members improve their health\, connect with nature\, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors. \n\n\n\nYOU will earn badges\, make new friends\, and discover the joy of gardening\, walking\, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors! \n \nDuring Grow & Walk Philly\, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes! \n \nEvery two weeks\, we meet up for a fun combination of group exercise with a professional trainer\, followed by a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening\, walking\, or lite fitness. \n \nWalking destinations will include a variety of places in the West Oak Lane area – some with gardens that we tend\, others that we admire – that contribute to the community’s beauty and health: \n\nWest Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)\nEmlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)\nFinley Recreation Center\nAwbury Park\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll even earn “badges” along the way to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. Remember\, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes!\n\n\n\nAs you progress\, our walking route gets longer — leading up to the BIG day: the Grow & Walk-A-Thon! Think of it as your very own 5K adventure through the neighborhood! \n \nThe Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) starts at the West Oak Lane Library and ends in a community celebration at Awbury Park. \nThe Walk-A-Thon is free to all Grow & Walk program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others is on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon is open! \n \n \n*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits. \n \nWhether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro\, Grow & Walk is for all ages and abilities. It’s about moving\, connecting\, and most importantly — having fun. So\, grab your walking shoes\, some gardening gloves\, and join the movement! \n \n Let’s walk\, grow\, and thrive together! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/grow-and-walk-philly-5/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/f65b225d48a724bdcb15f703035bad55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20250530T171516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T193721Z UID:10019294-1749290400-1749299400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Grow and Walk Philly DESCRIPTION:Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.\n\n\nFor a few weeks this Summer\, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine! \nBack for the 5th year\, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening\, exercise\, and joy to help community members improve their health\, connect with nature\, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors. \n\n\n\nYOU will earn badges\, make new friends\, and discover the joy of gardening\, walking\, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors! \n \nDuring Grow & Walk Philly\, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes! \n \nEvery two weeks\, we meet up for a fun combination of group exercise with a professional trainer\, followed by a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening\, walking\, or lite fitness. \n \nWalking destinations will include a variety of places in the West Oak Lane area – some with gardens that we tend\, others that we admire – that contribute to the community’s beauty and health: \n\nWest Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)\nEmlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)\nFinley Recreation Center\nAwbury Park\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll even earn “badges” along the way to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. Remember\, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes!\n\n\n\nAs you progress\, our walking route gets longer — leading up to the BIG day: the Grow & Walk-A-Thon! Think of it as your very own 5K adventure through the neighborhood! \n \nThe Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) starts at the West Oak Lane Library and ends in a community celebration at Awbury Park. \nThe Walk-A-Thon is free to all Grow & Walk program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others is on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon is open! \n \n \n*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits. \n \nWhether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro\, Grow & Walk is for all ages and abilities. It’s about moving\, connecting\, and most importantly — having fun. So\, grab your walking shoes\, some gardening gloves\, and join the movement! \n \n Let’s walk\, grow\, and thrive together! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/grow-and-walk-philly-4/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/f65b225d48a724bdcb15f703035bad55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20250328T144849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T204628Z UID:10018038-1745424000-1745431200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Library DESCRIPTION:Raised beds and raised awareness! Volunteer to clean up the West Oak Lane Library garden and some early Spring planting.\n\n\nEarth Day is Everyday!\n \nVolunteer to prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2025 growing season. \n \nUrban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support climate resiliency\, a healthier environment\, and health & wellness. Urban gardens like the one at the West Oak Lane Library are an integral part of a healthy neighborhood providing an avenue for food sovereignty. \n\n\n\nAll ages are invited to help prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2025 growing season!\n \nEarly Spring is an ideal time to prepare the garden for a season of successful growing. Volunteers will help refresh the garden at the West Oak Lane Library by building new garden beds\, removing weeds\, replenish soil nutrients\, loosen the soil and more! \nImproving soil health by increasing its organic matter (by introducing compost or adopting no-till methods) is critical. The United States is losing soil 10xs faster than it is replenished. Philadelphia has lost much of the organic matter\, minerals\, sand and clay that make up natural soil due to hundreds of years of urban development. Beneath our feet is lots of “rubble\, debris and the history of the city”. \n \nThrough this volunteer project\, we will all act as environmental and community stewards\, tending to the soil that nourishes the natural world and our place in it. \n\n\n\nRefreshments provided. \n \nBYOB…water bottle that is!\nIn being good stewards of our planet\, we will not be providing individual plastic water bottles\, although water will be available. \nIf you don’t have water bottles\, we will have Black Girls With Green Thumbs water bottles available for sale. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/earth-day-at-the-library-2/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/47ca684185d258331ee6799b7dfca6dd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20240603T173224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T173224Z UID:10013221-1718447400-1718454600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Grow and Walk Philly DESCRIPTION:Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.\n\n\nFor a few weeks this Spring\, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library\, walk with Black Girls With Green Thumbs\, and let us kick off your 2024 outdoor wellness routine! \nBack for the 4th year\, Grow & Walk Philly connects community members to each other and the green community assets within their neighborhood. \n\n\n\nGrow & Walk Philly is a FREE\, all-ages multi-week wellness challenge to get Philly residents outside – gardening\, walking\, and moving! \nHaving a consistent walking habit increases your heart health\, muscle strength\, and even promotes better mood! \nOpen to West Oak Lane and other area residents of all ages and abilities. \n \nDuring Grow & Walk Philly\, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes! Each week we’ll have a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening\, walking\, or lite fitness. Walking destinations will include a variety of places in West Oak Lane – some with gardens that we tend – to contribute to the community’s beauty and health. \n\nWest Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)\nEmlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)\nFinley Recreation Center\nAwbury Park\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the program you will have completed a 2+ mile walking route! This brief\, multi-faceted walking program also includes lite group training sessions from a personal trainer and yoga in the park! The integration of fitness will arm the group with tips to maximize wellness on our walks. \nYou’ll even earn “badges” to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. \nRemember\, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes! \n \n*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits. \n\n\n\nThe final date of the program (6/30) is a Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) that will start at the West Oak Lane Library and end in a community celebration at a local green space\, free to all program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others will be on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon coming soon. \n \nGrow & Walk Philly is funded by the PA Department of Health’s Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/grow-and-walk-philly-3/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7535eb7d7900251bee5a2909ed0ba394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20240528T185732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T185732Z UID:10013081-1718447400-1718454600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Harmony In Bloom DESCRIPTION:a yoga\, garden and sound healing experience with Black Girls With Green Thumbs + lululemon\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE | Pre-Register limited spots available. \nThis special installment of Grow & Walk Philly is powered by lululemon and will include: \n\n30 min yoga flow from Mia of Black Girls with Green Thumbs\nGuided meditation and sound healing\nTea tasting featuring herbs from the West Oak Lane Library garden\nCurated satelite library\nGarden fresh\, lite refreshments URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/harmony-in-bloom/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bcc178f39950cfd45d8bda897c98de79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20240506T162359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T193945Z UID:10012756-1716633000-1716640200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Grow and Walk Philly DESCRIPTION:Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.\n\n\nFor a few weeks this Spring\, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library\, walk with Black Girls With Green Thumbs\, and let us kick off your 2024 outdoor wellness routine! \nBack for the 4th year\, Grow & Walk Philly connects community members to each other and the green community assets within their neighborhood. \n\n\n\nGrow & Walk Philly is a FREE\, all-ages multi-week wellness challenge to get Philly residents outside – gardening\, walking\, and moving! \nHaving a consistent walking habit increases your heart health\, muscle strength\, and even promotes better mood! \nOpen to West Oak Lane and other area residents of all ages and abilities. \n \nDuring Grow & Walk Philly\, you’ll begin to look at your neighborhood with fresh eyes! Each week we’ll have a different wellness challenge (activity) that centers around gardening\, walking\, or lite fitness. Walking destinations will include a variety of places in West Oak Lane – some with gardens that we tend – to contribute to the community’s beauty and health. \n\nWest Oak Lane Library (+ vegetable garden)\nEmlen Elementary (+ sensory garden)\nFinley Recreation Center\nAwbury Park\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the program you will have completed a 2+ mile walking route! This brief\, multi-faceted walking program also includes lite group training sessions from a personal trainer and yoga in the park! The integration of fitness will arm the group with tips to maximize wellness on our walks. \nYou’ll even earn “badges” to commemorate every walking and gardening milestone. \nRemember\, it’s okay to celebrate the small successes! \n \n*participation in each bi-weekly program date is not required but encouraged so you can receive the full health benefits. \n\n\n\nThe final date of the program (6/30) is a Walk-A-Thon (neighborhood walk/run) that will start at the West Oak Lane Library and end in a community celebration at a local green space\, free to all program participants and West Oak Lane residents. The registration fee for all others will be on a sliding scale. Registration for the Walk-A-Thon coming soon. \n \nGrow & Walk Philly is funded by the PA Department of Health’s Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/grow-and-walk-philly-2/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7535eb7d7900251bee5a2909ed0ba394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091604 CREATED:20240410T211723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T174628Z UID:10012472-1713798000-1713805200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Library DESCRIPTION:Raised beds and raised awareness!\n\n\nAll ages are invited to help prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2024 growing season!\nE arly Spring is an ideal time to prepare the garden for a season of successful growing. \nIn celebration of Earth Day demonstrate your support for the environment and help build a community garden! An event for all-ages! \nVolunteers will help rebuild the raised garden beds at the West Oak Lane Library by replacing the wood ones with high quality metal ones – a generous donation from Vego Garden. \nAlso remove weeds\, replenish soil nutrients\, loosen the soil and more! \n\n\n\nBYOB\n…water bottle that is! \nIn being good stewards of our planet\, we will not be providing individual plastic water bottles\, although water will be available. \nIf you don’t have water bottles\, we will have Black Girls With Green Thumbs water bottles available for sale. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/earth-day-at-the-library/ LOCATION:West Oak Lane Library\, 2000 East Washington Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cf3194d41a2136816eddefe67369ab66.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR