| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Early Summer Native Plant SalePresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education June 22, 2013 Celebrate National Pollinator Week by adding pollinator-friendly plants to your garden. Our nursery is stocked with a wide selection of summer flowering shrubs, vines, and perennials that provide important food for insect larvae and pollinators throughout the summer. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you select appropriate plants for your garden.
For adults | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 06/22/13 | Philadelphia |
Picnic in the GardenPresented by Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site at Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site June 22, 2013 All are invited to Join East Mt. Airy Neighbors and Awbury Arboretum for a "Picnic in the Garden" at Awbury Arboretum's "Haines Field". Bring a blanket and join friends and neighbors for a delicious, low-cost lunch provided by Little Jimmie’s Bakery & Cafe. FREE games and crafts - fun for all ages!
>>> lunches provided FREE for paid members of East Mt. Airy Neighbors or Awbury Arboretum! | Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site | 06/22/13 | Philadelphia |
Summer Saturday in the Jefferson GardenPresented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 22, 2013 Enjoy a day of hands-on fun with art and science in the beautiful APS Museum's outdoor garden. Try out state-of-the art microscopes, make beautiful watercolors with teaching artists from Fleisher Arts Memorial, create a botanical cartoon with Alexis Frederick-Frost, and learn about local insects with the "Bug Man" from the Academy of Natural Sciences. Then, take a break and slurp a Lil' Pop Shop custom-made popsicle inspired by the watercolors on display at the APS Museum's current... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 06/22/13 | Philadelphia |
| Butterfly Festival | Market by Shady Brook Farm at Del Val College, The | 06/22/13 | Doylestown |
Plants for Attracting ButterfliesPresented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm June 23, 2013 Enjoy butterfly gardening with Jim Shepard and gain a wealth of knowledge on what plants are best to attract butterflies. FREE 6” Annual for all that attend.
| Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 06/23/13 | Yardley |
Invisible RiverPresented by Alie + the Brigade and Movement Brigade at St. Joe's Boathouse June 16-June 23, 2013 Description:INVISIBLE RIVER is a free, public aerial dance and music concert in Fairmount Park taking place by the Strawberry Mansion Bridge on Kelly Drive on Sundays, June 16th and 23rd starting at 8pm. An ensemble of 9 dancing singers perform the haunting choral compositions of Elliott Harvey of a stick and a stone (www.astickandastone.com), in a series of dance installations choreographed by Alie Vidich. The audience will enter the parking lot near the Strawberry Mansion Bridge,... | Alie + the Brigade | 06/16/13-
06/23/13 | Philadelphia |
Great American Backyard CampoutPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education June 22-June 23, 2013 Spend the night under the stars in our woodlands and take your family’s first step into a lifetime filled with healthy, outdoor fun. We’re teaming up with the National Wildlife Federation and REI again this year to host the Great American Backyard Campout. We'll cook outdoors, learn camp skills, go fishing and hiking, tell stories around the campfire, and listen for nocturnal wildlife. Wake up Sunday morning to breakfast, bird hikes, and special clinics featuring the latest in... | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 06/22/13-
06/23/13 | Philadelphia |
| Bloomfield Farm Open House | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/23/13 | Philadelphia |
19th Annual Summer Bird CountPresented by Lower Merion Conservancy at Riverbend Environmental Education Center June 23, 2013 Co-sponsored by Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Counting the birds that live and breed in Lower Merion—an ongoing attempt to assess the health of our landscape—is a long-running Conservancy tradition. Since migration is over, we again search for our resident nesting birds, especially key birds like woodland warblers and pileated woodpeckers. After the search, we’ll discuss our findings over donuts and drinks. All levels of birders are welcome;... | Lower Merion Conservancy | 06/23/13 | Gladywne |
Great Escapes- Watershed and Sewage TreatmentPresented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center June 25, 2013 Make the land/water connection by exploring the Tookany Tacony Frandkford watershed, then find out where your water goes when you flush it down the toilet. This tour will be led by Philadelphia Water Department Guide Dottie Baumgarten. Bring lunch. | Briar Bush Nature Center | 06/25/13 | Abington |
ULI Place Making 2013: New Drivers. New Partners – 2 Day EventPresented by Urban Land Institute Philadelphia at Hilton Inn at Penn June 24-June 25, 2013 The Urban Land Institute’s Place Making 2013 meeting will convene the diverse players necessary to make mixed-use and transit-oriented development work. You will find partners for new projects, practical examples of what is working in today’s economic climate, and cutting-edge research on demographic and financing trends. For the event’s agenda and more information visit: ULI’s Place Making 2013 meeting will convene the diverse players necessary to make mixed-use and... | Urban Land Institute Philadelphia | 06/24/13-
06/25/13 | Philadelphia |
| Storytime at the Morris Arboretum | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/25/13 | Philadelphia |
Backyard BeeKeeping for GardenersPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 26, 2013 Just a few hives make an interesting hobby that produces many benefits all year round. Join master beekeeper Colin Hingley as he takes you through the seasons of beekeeping and explores its benefits. From watching bees pollinating your flowers to learning the sequence of bloom periods to hopefully accumulating lots of honey – it is a very gratifying experience! Participants will also learn how to remove a crop and extract honey, beeswax, and propolis. Honey isn’t the only benefit... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 06/26/13 | Swarthmore |
| Moonlight Walk | Peace Valley Nature Center | 06/26/13 | Doylestown |
Healthy Foods Green Spaces and Grounded in Philly Launch PartyPresented by Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia June 26, 2013 Philadelphians are coming together to turn vacant lots into productive community spaces!
Healthy Foods Green Spaces is a constituent-led coalition that magnifies the voice of Philly’s urban agriculture and green space community.
Grounded in Philly is a web mapping tool that makes data on vacant land accessible and provides opportunities for neighbors to organize around vacant lots.
Join us for this gathering of gardeners, farmers and activists and enjoy a youth... | Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia | 06/26/13 | Philadelphia |
Healthy Foods Green Spaces and Grounded in Philly Launch PartyPresented by Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia June 26, 2013 Philadelphians are coming together to turn vacant lots into productive community spaces! Healthy Foods Green Spaces is a constituent-led coalition that magnifies the voice of Philly’s urban agriculture and green space community. Grounded in Philly is a web mapping tool that makes data on vacant land accessible and provides opportunities for neighbors to organize around vacant lots. Join us for this gathering of gardeners, farmers and activists and enjoy a youth market, hear from... | Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia | 06/26/13 | Philadelphia |
Mini-Morris Players (Ages 5-10)Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania June 13-June 27, 2013 In this fun-filled six-week theatre program, children will help history come alive at Morris Arboretum! On the very grounds they developed, John and Lydia Morris (played by two costumed theatre educators) tell the fascinating stories of their adventurous travels where they gathered many of the exotic plants and trees that now grace the grounds. As John and Lydia spin their tales, the children join in the story! With simple props and costumes the young performers become the trees,... | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/13/13-
06/27/13 | Philadelphia |
Nature Uncorked! A River Again: A Riverside DiscussionPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education June 27, 2013 Savor a lovely summer evening along the river pairing wine and cheese with great conversation.
The Schuylkill River was once the nation's dirtiest river, writes Chari Towne in her new book, A River Again. Philadelphians mockingly dismissed their drinking water as "Schuylkill punch." Well, the river might have gotten the last laugh, as it is now so much cleaner than it was only 50 years ago.
In a lovely outdoor riverside setting, Chari, a Schuylkill watershed specialist... | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 06/27/13 | Philadelphia |
| Booming Blooms through the Season | Market by Shady Brook Farm at Del Val College, The | 06/29/13 | Doylestown |
Singles WalkPresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center June 29, 2013 Director Naturalist Craig Olsen will lead singles of all ages on an informative walk. Search for animal signs, wildflowers, birds, and whatever is out there! Bring lunch for after the walk.
| Peace Valley Nature Center | 06/29/13 | Doylestown |
| Saturday Wellness Walks | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 06/29/13 | Philadelphia |
Seashell ArtPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park June 30, 2013 Summer is finally here and our thoughts turn to the seashore. Use beautiful seashells to decorate picture frames, small wreaths, and/or other things. Bring a 4x6 inch picture for your frame and a glue gun with glue sticks. If you have any shells you especially want to use, bring those along too. Ages: adults with or without children (minimum age 6 years old). Pre-registration is required. Meet at the park office. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/30/13 | E. Norriton |
Garden Affaires and Garden Tour Presented by Quakertown Alive!Presented by Quakertown Alive! June 29-June 30, 2013 Enjoy Quakertown's Beautiful Outdoor Spaces. Many different varieties of gardens, plants, water features, and living spaces. Experience the transition between beautiful inspiring backyard gardens to expansive acreage of natural and native plants, all within our community. Dozens of garden-themed prizes are up for a fun-filled raffle At the Garden Marketplace: Learn about Ecological Landscaping from American Native Nursery Butterfly Gardens, Rain Gardens, Green Roof Plantings, Native... | Quakertown Alive! | 06/29/13-
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| Summer Nature Adventure: Cooking Outdoors | Peace Valley Nature Center | 07/03/13 | Doylestown |
Science of FireworksPresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute July 4, 2013 Discover the science behind what give fireworks their color and what makes them sparkle and whistle. Uncover the chemistry of pyrotechnic explosions through dynamic, vibrant onstage demonstrations. | The Franklin Institute | 07/04/13 | Philadelphia |
FREE Admission for Military and Veterans July 4Presented by Tyler Arboretum at Tyler Arboretum July 4, 2013 Tyler Arboretum invites all current military members, retirees and veterans to celebrate Independence Day at Tyler for FREE!
July 4 is a special day for our country, and was made possible in part by our dedicated veterans. Tyler Arboretum will celebrate their dedication to our nation and on July 4, 2013 with FREE admission for all active duty, guard and reserve military members, retirees and veterans when they show a current valid military, retiree or Veterans Administration... | Tyler Arboretum | 07/04/13 | Media |
Native American Games & ActivitiesPresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center July 5, 2013 Understand different games played by local Native Americans, the Lenape. Make your own game and take home several different types of games to play. For children that have completed grades 3-5. Preregistration is required. | Peace Valley Nature Center | 07/05/13 | Doylestown |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center July 6, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 07/06/13 | Bristol |
| Garden Discovery Series: Discover Fireflies | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 07/06/13 | Philadelphia |
Fibers Re-puprosed: Summer 2013 Sustainable Textile WorkshopsPresented by Marafiki Arts at Historic RittenhouseTown June 8-July 7, 2013 Marafiki Arts will be presenting three workshops relating to up-cycling fibers through re-imagining and transforming everyday materials into useful and beautiful take-home pieces of art. These workshops touch on Marafiki Arts' support of growing sustainable livelihoods in Kenya and teaching about traditional skills for the purpose of cultural exchange within Philadelphia. The workshops focus on natural dyes, weaving, and paper making, and each is offered on a different date throughout the... | Marafiki Arts | 06/08/13-
07/07/13 | Philadelphia |
| Circus Week | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/29/13-
07/07/13 | Philadelphia |
| Monarchs, Swallowtails & More: An Annual Count | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 07/09/13 | Philadelphia |
Monarchs and More: the Annual Butterfly CountPresented by Lower Merion Conservancy at Lower Merion Conservancy July 9, 2013 Co-sponsored by the Schuylkill Environmental Education Center
Brilliant butterflies are abound in the fields and gardens of Rolling Hill Park during the summer. Join the Conservancy’s Patrick Gardner to conduct our annual butterfly count. Learn to identify painted ladies, swallowtails, hairstreaks and more while assisting this citizen-science census. Bring binoculars and field guides, if possible. The Conservancy is proud to be the local leader for a regional count for the... | Lower Merion Conservancy | 07/09/13 | Gladwyne |
Nature Uncorked! Butterflies Days, Firefly NightsPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education July 11, 2013 Savor a lovely summer evening pairing wine and cheese with great conversation. The summer season is marked by daytime butterflies and nighttime fireflies, those enchanting lightning bugs. On a walk through the meadow we'll search for both beauties, and share their stories: the secrets of a firefly's flash, butterflies as symbols of life and death in cultures worldwide, the intriguing life stories and special features of both. SCEE's Mike Weilbacher reads poems, shares artwork, and recounts... | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 07/11/13 | Philadelphia |
The Metropolitan Revolution: Philadelphia as a Model for the NationPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences July 11, 2013 A revolution is stirring in America. In the face of federal gridlock, economic stagnation, and fiscal turmoil, power in the United States is shifting away from Washington and state capitols toward our major cities and metropolitan areas. Please join the Honorable Michael Nutter, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Brookings Institution, Next City, and The Reinvestment Fund to discuss how these communities, and the networks of pragmatic leaders who govern them, are taking on... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 07/11/13 | Philadelphia |
Family Fun Series: Shortridge Park Bat-er UpPresented by Lower Merion Conservancy at Shortridge Park July 11, 2013 Co-sponsored by Sweet Mabel Folk Art
The Conservancy teams up with Narberth’s wonderful and whimsical Sweet Mabel Folk Art and Fine Craft Gallery to explore the creek, peer in a microscope and build bat houses! Wear boots or old sneakers. Pre-Registration Required | Lower Merion Conservancy | 07/11/13 | Wynnewood |
Bee and Bug CampPresented by Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site at Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site July 8-July 12, 2013 Explore the insects that live in
our backyards as well as some
exotic visitors! Catch water bugs,
see inside our bee hives, release
ladybugs hunt for praying mantids
and build an ant farm!
Date:July 8th through 12th (One-Week Session)
Ages: 6 to 10
Cost: $175.00
5% off for Weavers Way Members!
10% off for Awbury Members!
Visit www.awbury.org
to register online.
Call 215-849-2855 with | Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site | 07/08/13-
07/12/13 | Philadelphia |
14th Annual Discovery DayPresented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve July 13, 2013 Our 14th annual Discovery Day is the perfect time for you, your family and friends to have your “Mind, Heart and Spirit Bloom” at the Preserve. This free community event is an opportunity for all ages to experience a sampling of what the Preserve has to offer. Guided wildflower walks offered throughout the event will take you on a stroll through the heart of our meadow, filled with brilliant native perennials and grasses and beautiful butterflies. Other Discovery Day activities... | Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve | 07/13/13 | New Hope |
When it Rains, it Pours: Forest Hydrology Field StudyPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences July 13, 2013 Gain a new understanding of the role plants play in water quality with Academy research associate in botany Dr. David Hewitt.
As you’re strolling through the woods on a tranquil hike, do you ever stop to think how the shape of a tree or the density of a forest might affect the quality of your source water? Come explore Pennypack Park and learn how forest communities are shaped by the water cycle. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 07/13/13 | Philadelphia |
Summer Nature Adventures: Wetlands Search & DiscoverPresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center July 16, 2013 Journey to areas of the nature center to see if they are considered wetlands. What does that mean? Who would live here? Why are they important to all living things? For children that have completed grades 3-5.
| Peace Valley Nature Center | 07/16/13 | Doylestown |
Summer Nature Adventure: Masters of DisguisePresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center July 17, 2013 Who lives here and what physical means do they use to make it safe? Powers of observation are put to the test as we search high and low for what may be hiding in the many habitats at the nature center. Be prepared to go into the stream. For children that have completed grades 3-5.
| Peace Valley Nature Center | 07/17/13 | Doylestown |
| Chimney Swift Night | John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove | 07/17/13 | Audubon |
Summer Nature Adventure: Where Did You Hide?Presented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center July 18, 2013 Using clues and visual sighting we shall follow a pre-determined trail and do our best to figure out “who” left each clue or would have been there. For children that have completed grades 3-5.
| Peace Valley Nature Center | 07/18/13 | Doylestown |
Nature Uncorked! Days of Wine and FlowersPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education July 18, 2013 Savor a lovely summer evening pairing wine and cheese with great conversation. Walking through the meadow examining wildflowers in bloom, learn the secrets behind a flower's shape, size and color; the many tricks a flower pulls to seduce unsuspecting insects; the secrets behind many common wildflower names--like aster, dandelion, and daisy--and a whole lot more. Learn to look at flowers in a whole new way: as active players in the drama of nature.
For adults
Register for all... | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 07/18/13 | Philadelphia |
Splish Splash StreamwalkPresented by Lower Merion Conservancy at Rolling Hill Park July 18, 2013 Splash through the sparkling waters of Mill Creek to uncover the creatures that live there. Don big rubber boots and use nets to nab aquatic insects. Wear boots or old sneakers, bring towel for the ride home. Meet at the top of the park. Pre-registration required. | Lower Merion Conservancy | 07/18/13 | Gladwyne |
Woody Plant ConferencePresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center July 19, 2013 This popular conference, now in its 16th year, is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and the Tyler Arboretum. Brochures will be sent to registrants of previous years.
Visit www.woodyplantconference.org for more details. | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 07/19/13 | Swarthmore |
Geology- Rocks, Hammers and More!Presented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center July 19, 2013 We shall check out the stream bed for different types of rocks, look at some fluorescent rocks and learn why different rocks are in different parts of the world. How are they made? What do rocks do for people, other animals, and plants?
For children that have completed grades 3-5.
| Peace Valley Nature Center | 07/19/13 | Doylestown |
| Let's Move - Be A Bug | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 07/20/13 | Philadelphia |
| Restoration Volunteer Workdays | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 07/20/13 | Philadelphia |
Meadow WalkPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education July 20, 2013 In the summer, meadows come alive. Flowers of all shapes and colors bloom, pollinators get to work, insect larvae munch away on leaves, and birds make countless flights from field to nest, fetching food for their young. Join us for a walk through some of our meadows to learn about the fascinating interactions between flora and fauna. Bring your binoculars and magnifying glass!
For adults | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 07/20/13 | Philadelphia |
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