Events
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Nature's Narratives: New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College February 13, 2012 Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. This month the group will discuss Mary Oliver's New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2, poetry and prose from a renowned American nature writer. Participants will need to read each... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/13/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Mind and Meditation workshops
Presented by First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia February 13, 2012 The Philadelphia Center for Art of Living welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. Relax and Rejuvenate at the Introduction to Art of Living Yoga and Meditation with: low-impact yoga, a closer look the nature of the mind and the power hidden in the breath, a brief introduction to Sudarshan... |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia |
02/13/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Bucks County Food Tours Valentine's Day Special
Presented by Bucks County Food Tours January 20-February 14, 2012 Please join Bucks County Food Tours for an exclusive insider's view of the finest food artisans, stores and restaurants in Bucks County and the surrounding area. It’s not only a tasty and interesting day – you’ll be helping to promote and preserve the skills being recreated every day by both multi-generational families and food up-and-comers. As part of the learning experience, the tour also educates about sustainable, humane and organic methods of food production as they... |
Bucks County Food Tours |
01/20/12 -
02/14/12 |
Various locations in Bucks County, Buckingham |
Valentine's Day at Eastern State Penitentiary
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site February 11-February 14, 2012 Break out of the ordinary and celebrate Valentine’s Day with special Winter Adventure Tours. Bring your valentine to receive "Buy One, Get One Free" admission and experience the history of Eastern State with a focus on love stories throughout the prison’s history.
Eastern State Penitentiary is beautiful in the stark, cold months of winter and makes for a perfect setting for romance. The BOGO offer to bring your valentine on February 11-14 is valid for one... |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
02/11/12 -
02/14/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Lift Of Love
Presented by Bear Creek Mountain Resort at Bear Creek Mountain Resort February 14, 2012 Mingle on the mountain! Are you single and looking for a ski or snowboarding buddy, or maybe the love of your life? Join Bear Creek for Ski Speed Dating!
The hardest part about finding a soul mate is finding someone with a common interest. Lucky for you, Bear Creek has taken care of that part for you. This special event gives you a full 7 minutes to meet the person of your dreams and fall in love!
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort |
02/14/12 |
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie |
Historic Homes of Fairmount Park
Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center February 15, 2012 The beautifully preserved and restored homes in Fairmount Park were built and owned by some of the founding families of Philadelphia. A tour guide from the Philadelphia Museum of Art will personally escort guests through 3 of these unique gems: Cedar Grove Mansion (with all original furniture from the late 1700s) Mount Pleasant (the “grand dame” of the park) and Woodford (a quintessential Georgian home full of eye-popping decorative arts). Snacks between stops and lunch in the... |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
02/15/12 |
Briar Bush Nature Center, Abington |
High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 15, 2012 At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/15/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
One Writer’s Garden: Eudora Welty’s Home Place (Help for the Home Gardener Lecture 3 of 5)
Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture February 15, 2012 American home gardening grew in the 1920s, when women viewed it as a means of self-improvement. Co-author Jane Roy Brown discusses the “new” Progressive-era suburban garden and the rise of garden clubs.
Sponsored by the Garden Club of Wilmington.
This is the third in TheDCH’s 5-part annual “Help for the Home Gardener" lecture series, designed to provide inspiration and expert advice to make your home environment more attractive and your gardening... |
Delaware Center for Horticulture |
02/15/12 |
Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington |
Travels at Twelve: The Garden Creators and Nurserymen of the Netherlands and Flanders
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College February 16, 2012 Visit public and private gardens of The Netherlands and Belgian Flanders with Jeff Jabco as he tours on his own and with the International Clematis Society. See interesting places such as the Tulip Museum in Amsterdam; the estate De Wiersse in the east of Holland that has been in the same family since 1678; the home garden of Piet and Anja Oudolf; and the unique nurseries of Boskoop—at 7 feet below sea level. The gardens were at their peak bloom time of mid-June!
Free... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/16/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
School's Out, Get Outside: K-2nd graders, 3rd-6th graders
Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center February 17, 2012 Bring your kids to Briar Bush when school is out but work is not. The day features unique nature-related activities including mini-lessons with crafts, games and animal encounters, as well as time for free exploration and play. Kids will be split into two age groups. Pack a lunch. Snack will be provided. |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
02/17/12 |
Briar Bush Nature Center, Abington |
Flock: An Exhibition Inspired by the Schuylkill Center’s Bird Collection
Presented by The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education December 2, 2011-February 18, 2012 Take a closer look at birds with this unique exhibit inspired by the Schuylkill Center’s bird taxidermy collection. Working with the Center’s bird specimens, photographer Lisa Haun has created lush, elegant portraits that defy their still subjects – they look alive and teeming with personality. A collaborative sound installation by Jennie Thwing and Lorenzo Buffa invites gallery visitors to open up original birdhouses that come to life. Selections from the taxidermy... |
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
12/02/11 -
02/18/12 |
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 18, 2012 The Schuylkill Center's woodlands are full of animals, even in the winter. You may not see them, as they keep to the shadows and the still times of day, but you can discover their secrets, if you have the skills of a wildlife tracker. Join the wildlife clinic's Rick Schubert, a graduate of the renowned Tom Brown, Jr.'s Tracking School, for an introductory course in wildlife tracking.
Children can join in on a separate kids' hike in search of animal prints left in the mud or... |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/18/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Annual Winter Trek 4:Â Riverbend Ramble
Presented by Lower Merion Conservancy at Riverbend Environmental Education Center February 18, 2012 The winter tradition continues as the Lower Merion Conservancy partners with Bridlewild Trails Association, the Henry Foundation for Botanical Research, Palace Mission, and Riverbend Environmental Education Center to present a series of free hikes for adults and children ages 8 and up.
Enjoy the company of friends during a brisk walk through the treasured fields and forests of Lower Merion!Riverbend has been connecting children to nature for over thirty-five years. Each... |
Lower Merion Conservancy |
02/18/12 |
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, Gladywne |
Organ Concert Featuring Paul Jacobs
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 18, 2012 America’s most celebrated concert organist Paul Jacobs is the only organ soloist ever to receive a Grammy Award. |
Longwood Gardens |
02/18/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Winter Native Plant Walk: Winter Woodland
Presented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve February 18, 2012 Have you ever wondered what that plant is that catches your eye as you walk through the winter landscape? Explore the Preserve in its winter brilliance to discover the native wildflowers and trees that add interest to your yard through their fruits, seeds, color and architecture. Enjoy the quiet beauty of a walk through the woods while learning how plants provide winter food and shelter for birds and small mammals. |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve |
02/18/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
GIST Benefit Ball: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Presented by Fox Chase Cancer Center February 18, 2012 An evening of casino gambling, silent auction, chinese auction, art auction, live entertainment, appetizers, and more! |
Fox Chase Cancer Center |
02/18/12 |
Rittenhouse Ballroom, Philadelphia |
The Victorian Celebration of Death
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery February 18, 2012 During the Victorian period, the burial customs and places used by western society changed greatly and for a variety of reasons. Join Laurel Hill for a discussion inside the cemetery's historic Gatehouse concerning the rituals surrounding the death of a loved one, including clothing, burial processions, monuments and symbolism. Following the presentation, a tour will highlight monuments and gravestones illustrating the mourning symbolism discussed earlier, and focusing on individuals who... |
Laurel Hill Cemetery |
02/18/12 |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
Paleopalooza
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 18-February 19, 2012 Paleopalooza, a two-day festival of gigantic proportions, features rarely seen specimens from the Academy’s world-famous collection, including dinosaur fossils. Meet Academy of Natural Sciences' scientists and learn what it’s like to reconstruct the past using fossils, imagination and sound science. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, guest speakers and interactive presentations. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Great Backyard Bird Count
Presented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve February 19, 2012 Join Michael O’Shea from Wild Birds Unlimited for a Great Backyard Bird Count event at the Preserve. It's free, fun, and easy, and it helps the birds! The GBBC is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. The event will take place at the Bird Observatory in the Preserve Auditorium. Binoculars... |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve |
02/19/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
Ecological Meanderings of the Hamilton-Trenton-Bordentown Marsh
Presented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve February 19, 2012 The area known as the Hamilton – Trenton – Bordentown Marsh is a fascinatingly diverse mosaic of habitats, including tidal and nontidal freshwater wetlands, as well as adjacent uplands that range from floodplains to 60-foot high bluffs. In these varied habitats, Mary Leck will discuss marsh biodiversity and her research interests, including seed, seed bank, and seedling ecology. The Marsh continues to beckon, and meanderings, whether on foot or in a canoe, provide ample... |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve |
02/19/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
Sunday Stroll - Winter Birds
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center February 19, 2012 Join a Naturalist for an informative and leisurely stroll along the trails. Believe it or not, the northern migration has started, but the vast majority of the birds will be our winter friends. Topic is nature driven and influenced by audience interest. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. |
Silver Lake Nature Center |
02/19/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 20, 2012 Join Schuylkill Center educators and other families to learn to identify local birds and gather info about bird populations for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a nationwide count sponsored by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and Audubon.
Learn how to identify common feeder birds, how to differentiate between bird songs and bird calls, who eats what and how to attract birds to your yard. You'll watch SCEE feeders from indoors and take a family bird walk to the Widener... |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/20/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Day Off Program: Kitchen Science
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 20, 2012 Let the Schuylkill Center teach and entertain your kids on President's Day!
Molecules are everywhere interacting in and around us all the time. We will discuss and observe the powers of these reactions and use them to create slimes, goos and gasses from things that you can find right in your own kitchen. We'll experiment with everything but the kitchen sink.
For ages 5-12. |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/20/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Seedlings: Backyard Birds
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 20, 2012 Which birds visit our neighborhood? Can you name their colors and imitate their sounds? You'll make some binoculars and take a short hike to identify birds that we see at the Schuylkill Center.
Seedlings programs are for curious young naturalists-to-be between the ages of 3 and 5 years and their parents and caregivers. Each program highlights a different aspect of nature and encourages children and their caregivers to explore the natural world together.
Programs are... |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/20/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Tropical Botany and Ecology - Free Evening Course
Presented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society January 17-February 20, 2012 Lectures will be taught by Professor Karen Snetselaar and held at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at 100 North 20th Street, 5th floor.
Tuesday, January 17th: Types of tropical ecosystems
Monday, January 23rd: Plants of the tropical rainforest
Monday, January 30th: Interactions between plants and animals in the tropics
Monday, February 6th: Mangrove swamps and coral reefs
Monday, February 13th: Agriculture and the tropical forest
Monday,... |
Wagner Free Institute of Science |
01/17/12 -
02/20/12 |
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia |
Washington's Birthday Weekend
Presented by Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park February 19-February 20, 2012 George Washington was 46 years old before he ever partied on his birthday. And what a grand event it was (for those days), including being serenaded by his wife and Continental Army soldiers in the midst of their storied winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1778. This year, the party’s even bigger as Valley Forge National Historical Park continues the tradition during Presidents Day weekend, February 17 - 20.
Think birthday cake, made from Martha... |
Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/19/12 -
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Floral Fun - Flower Arrangement of the Month: Cabin Fever
Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture February 20, 2012 The Delaware Center for Horticulture has a new workshop series for crafters and flower lovers! This month, if you tired of looking out the window to see only gray skies, a sleeping garden and bare trees, create a colorful, cozy arrangement using fresh flowers and assorted natural materials. Materials included. |
Delaware Center for Horticulture |
02/20/12 |
Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington |
The Disaster Experts, Mastering Risk in Modern America
Presented by Penn Bookstore at Penn Bookstore February 22, 2012 Drexel University professor and historian Scott Gabriel Knowles leads a discussion on the hazards of modern American life and addresses what can be done to prevent large-scale disasters. Based on his new book, The Disaster Experts, Mastering Risk in Modern America.
This event is co-sponsored with the Penn Institute for Urban Research. |
Penn Bookstore |
02/22/12 |
Penn Bookstore, Philadelphia |
Naturally Curious Kids: 1st-3rd Graders
Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center January 10-February 22, 2012 Games, hands-on activities and some plain old poking around encourage young minds to develop a deeper appreciation for nature. Each week features a unique topic led by the center's engaging environmental educators. This special time "for kids to be kids" cultivates curiosity for and an understanding of plants, animals and natural processes while empowering kids to feel confident and comfortable in a safe, natural setting. |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
01/10/12 -
02/22/12 |
Briar Bush Nature Center, Abington |
Winter Wonder Wednesday: Nature's Naptime
Presented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve February 22, 2012 Many animals hibernate or migrate, but a lot of them stay at the Preserve through the winter. Wake up your own hibernating senses as you use your eyes and ears to search for warm places where animals can find shelter and food. This program includes a story, an outdoor walk, and a take-home craft and is appropriate for ages 3 through 8. |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve |
02/22/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
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