July 2024

CANCELED Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Make a Take Home Terrarium

Gingko Lawn

update on 7/10: due to the heat advisory, this event has been canceled. Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! This week we'll make our own terrariums! While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.


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Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Kitemaking

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! Make an artful kite to ride the wind. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.


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August 2024

RESCHEDULED Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Leaf Art

Gingko Lawn

This event will not take place on August 10 and will be rescheduled.   Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! Use leaves from around the Garden to make your own unique art. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in...


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Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Explore Mammal Tracks and Scat

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft, featuring special guest Haley from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Learn about the footprints and droppings of various mammals found throughout Pennsylvania. Knowing animal signs is a great naturalist skill. It can help you understand which wildlife lives in an area, what type of food an...


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CANCELED Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Learn about PA Mammals

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft, featuring special guest Haley from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Learn about some of the animals that inhabit PA while exploring mammal furs and skulls. Get a close-up look at what these mammals look and feel like, while also determining their niche just based off of...


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September 2024

Beeswax Wraps Workshop

Coach House
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Join Lady Danni in a hands-on workshop making reusable beeswax wraps, a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic wrap. They are biodegradable, compostable, and don't release harmful chemicals into the soil.   Learn more with Lady Danni here: https://www.landedgentress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ladydanni_landedgentress?lang=en


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I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.