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Join We Walk PHL at East Fairmount Park at Mander Recreation Center! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
Join We Walk PHL at Bartram's Garden! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Join We Walk PHL at Awbury Arboretum! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]
Join We Walk PHL at FDR Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Join We Walk PHL at Fotterall Square Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]
Join We Walk PHL at Awbury Arboretum! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]
Join We Walk PHL at Carroll Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]
Join the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance (PADA) and Fast Break Philly for a 3-part series of introductory ultimate frisbee clinics! Ultimate is a fun, fast-paced, non-contact sport that shares elements with soccer and football. Open to girls and gender expansive youth in grades 4-9, these […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]
Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]
Join the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance (PADA) and Fast Break Philly for a 3-part series of introductory ultimate frisbee clinics! Ultimate is a fun, fast-paced, non-contact sport that shares elements with soccer and football. Open to girls and gender expansive youth in grades 4-9, these […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]
