Enjoy free nature-themed workshops, activities and events at Historic Germantown sites.
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Outdoor Programming
July 2026
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Mondays and Thursdays 7am – 8am Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands,
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Mondays and Thursdays 7am – 8am
Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands, meadows, ponds, and the farm. It’s the perfect way to reset, connect with nature, and begin the day energized.
Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands, meadows, ponds, and the farm. It’s the perfect way to reset, connect with nature, and begin the day energized.
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July 27, 2026 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Wyck’s Home Farm Club is now in its sixth year of operation as a large, cohesive, collaboratively-run kitchen garden. Join our horticulturist, friends, and neighbors on Tuesdays and Fridays in Wyck’s
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Wyck’s Home Farm Club is now in its sixth year of operation as a large, cohesive, collaboratively-run kitchen garden.
Join our horticulturist, friends, and neighbors on Tuesdays and Fridays in Wyck’s historic home farm for short lessons, hands-on experience, and a share of fresh produce when you volunteer! No registration required!
Join our horticulturist, friends, and neighbors on Tuesdays and Fridays in Wyck’s historic home farm for short lessons, hands-on experience, and a share of fresh produce when you volunteer! No registration required!
Time
July 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
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Every Wednesday From June 24th through July 29th! Geared to families with children up to age 10! Everyone is welcome accompanied by a caregiver. Explore weekly themes with us through books,
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Every Wednesday From June 24th through July 29th!
Geared to families with children up to age 10! Everyone is welcome accompanied by a caregiver. Explore weekly themes with us through books, songs, movements, crafts and joy! Each session will include a storytime followed by a craft or activity that helps grow our curiosity about the natural world.
Weekly themes include:
Pollinators and Bug Helpers, Flowers and Trees, The Night Sky, Garden Food, Rain and Water Cycle, and more!
Geared to families with children up to age 10! Everyone is welcome accompanied by a caregiver. Explore weekly themes with us through books, songs, movements, crafts and joy! Each session will include a storytime followed by a craft or activity that helps grow our curiosity about the natural world.
Weekly themes include:
Pollinators and Bug Helpers, Flowers and Trees, The Night Sky, Garden Food, Rain and Water Cycle, and more!
Time
July 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
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Enjoy extended hours at Wyck on Summer Wednesdays (June-August): Grounds Open Until 7 PM.
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Enjoy extended hours at Wyck on Summer Wednesdays (June-August): Grounds Open Until 7 PM.
Time
July 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
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August 2026
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Learn information about The Farm at Awbury from 10:00-2:00. Stroll on The Farm with an Awbury Ambassador at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and see the variety of farm life taking
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Learn information about The Farm at Awbury from 10:00-2:00.
Stroll on The Farm with an Awbury Ambassador at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and see the variety of farm life taking place!
Stroll on The Farm with an Awbury Ambassador at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and see the variety of farm life taking place!
Time
August 8, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Rd
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Join us for a free Second Saturday workshop at Wyck, led by Philadelphia chef & educator Valerie Erwin. Wyck's workshops explore horticulture, culinary, and historical themes inspired by Wyck’s collections, landscape,
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Join us for a free Second Saturday workshop at Wyck, led by Philadelphia chef & educator Valerie Erwin.
Wyck's workshops explore horticulture, culinary, and historical themes inspired by Wyck’s collections, landscape, and thriving home farm. Workshops are led by local chefs, business owners, and artisans in tandem with Wyck staff.
Workshop seating is limited. Registration is free, but required. Online registration will open up no later than two weeks prior to the event.
Wyck's workshops explore horticulture, culinary, and historical themes inspired by Wyck’s collections, landscape, and thriving home farm. Workshops are led by local chefs, business owners, and artisans in tandem with Wyck staff.
Workshop seating is limited. Registration is free, but required. Online registration will open up no later than two weeks prior to the event.
Time
August 8, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
Other Events
September 2026
sat12sepAll DayPhiladelphia Honey FestivalWyck, 6026 Germantown Avenue(All Day: Saturday)
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The Philadelphia Honey Festival at Wyck is our sweet finish to the summer season! Hosted in partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, the festival offers a variety of activities that
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The Philadelphia Honey Festival at Wyck is our sweet finish to the summer season! Hosted in partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, the festival offers a variety of activities that celebrate and educate our pollinators. This always-popular event includes honey tastings, extractions, presentations, local craft vendors, a mead and beer garden, children's activities, and much more!
Time
September 12, 2026 All Day
Location
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
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Explore Stenton’s wildlife with Philadelphia Horticultural Society and In Color Birding. All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Explore Stenton’s wildlife with Philadelphia Horticultural Society and In Color Birding. All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time
September 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
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Fall migration is heating up and birds are all over the city! Join TB Wildlife Photography LLC and fellow bird lovers at Hood Cemetery (4901 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Fall migration is heating up and birds are all over the city! Join TB Wildlife Photography LLC and fellow bird lovers at Hood Cemetery (4901 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144) for a Little Sit, which is stationary birding with a more social twist. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about common bird species in their own neighborhood, practice identifying birds using a field guide, learn to use binoculars, and hopefully see some migrant birds along the way. Some seating will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair.
Binoculars provided by Nocs Provisions will be available for use at a first-come-first-served basis.
Time
September 20, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
November 2026
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This guided tour will showcase the diverse collection of trees within the grounds - from mature sycamores and oaks to unique specimens like American Chestnut, Viburnum, Linden, and Black Locust.
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This guided tour will showcase the diverse collection of trees within the grounds - from mature sycamores and oaks to unique specimens like American Chestnut, Viburnum, Linden, and Black Locust. Participants will learn about the cultural history, ecological roles, and stories behind these trees. The walk highlights how the landscape functions as a living archive or resilience, heritage and sustainability. Rain date may 23rd
Time
November 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
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August 2026
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Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.” While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and
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Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.”
While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and avoid, these tiny creatures are the reason we have food to eat. Insects keep our world humming, so it’s vital to protect them and help them thrive.
Bring the family along for an evening retreat where we’ll explore outside and meet some of these backyard bugs — like fireflies, butterflies, and other beneficial insects — in a safe way. We’ll start out with a scavenger hunt and then play a bug-themed BINGO game with some buggy swag as prizes. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a newfound love of these tiny creatures and some ideas about how to help them keep doing their very important jobs.
Time
August 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground
6309 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144
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Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.” While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and
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Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.”
While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and avoid, these tiny creatures are the reason we have food to eat. Insects keep our world humming, so it’s vital to protect them and help them thrive.
Bring the family along for an evening retreat where we’ll explore outside and meet some of these backyard bugs — like fireflies, butterflies, and other beneficial insects — in a safe way. We’ll start out with a scavenger hunt and then play a bug-themed BINGO game with some buggy swag as prizes. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a newfound love of these tiny creatures and some ideas about how to help them keep doing their very important jobs.
Time
August 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground
6309 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144
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6August 5:00 pm
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Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.” While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and
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Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.”
While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and avoid, these tiny creatures are the reason we have food to eat. Insects keep our world humming, so it’s vital to protect them and help them thrive.
Bring the family along for an evening retreat where we’ll explore outside and meet some of these backyard bugs — like fireflies, butterflies, and other beneficial insects — in a safe way. We’ll start out with a scavenger hunt and then play a bug-themed BINGO game with some buggy swag as prizes. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a newfound love of these tiny creatures and some ideas about how to help them keep doing their very important jobs.
Time
August 6, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground
6309 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144
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Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities.
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Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities. Try 'smash a stone' pigment paint, tie-dye with pokeweed ink, string a garland of fall leaves, or get creative making a RittenhouseTown Magnolia leaf name tag. Choose one, or choose 'em all!
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August 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities.
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Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities. Try 'smash a stone' pigment paint, tie-dye with pokeweed ink, string a garland of fall leaves, or get creative making a RittenhouseTown Magnolia leaf name tag. Choose one, or choose 'em all!
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August 13, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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14August 5:00 pm
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Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities.
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Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities. Try 'smash a stone' pigment paint, tie-dye with pokeweed ink, string a garland of fall leaves, or get creative making a RittenhouseTown Magnolia leaf name tag. Choose one, or choose 'em all!
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August 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
September 2026
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Enjoy a book reading with refreshments at the Greenspace of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery.
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Enjoy a book reading with refreshments at the Greenspace of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery.
Time
September 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery
5501 Germantown Avenue
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Enjoy lawn games, lemonade, and nature crafts in the Greenspace of Grumblethorpe.
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Enjoy lawn games, lemonade, and nature crafts in the Greenspace of Grumblethorpe.
Time
September 10, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Grumblethorpe
5267 Germantown Ave
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Enjoy a book reading with refreshments at the Greenspace of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery.
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Enjoy a book reading with refreshments at the Greenspace of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery.
Time
September 11, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery
5501 Germantown Avenue
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18September 5:00 pm
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Enjoy lawn games, lemonade, and nature crafts in the Greenspace of Grumblethorpe.
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Enjoy lawn games, lemonade, and nature crafts in the Greenspace of Grumblethorpe.
Time
September 11, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Grumblethorpe
5267 Germantown Ave
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12September 5:00 pm
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Enjoy lawn games, lemonade, and nature crafts in the Greenspace of Grumblethorpe.
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Enjoy lawn games, lemonade, and nature crafts in the Greenspace of Grumblethorpe.
Time
September 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Grumblethorpe
5267 Germantown Ave
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Enjoy a book reading with refreshments at the Greenspace of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery.
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Enjoy a book reading with refreshments at the Greenspace of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery.
Time
September 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery
5501 Germantown Avenue
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October 2026
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Enjoy a film screening and crafts in the Greenspace of the Germantown Historical Society.
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Enjoy a film screening and crafts in the Greenspace of the Germantown Historical Society.
Time
October 15, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Enjoy a film screening and crafts in the Greenspace of the Germantown Historical Society.
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Enjoy a film screening and crafts in the Greenspace of the Germantown Historical Society.
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October 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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17October 5:00 pm
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Enjoy a film screening and crafts in the Greenspace of the Germantown Historical Society.
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Enjoy a film screening and crafts in the Greenspace of the Germantown Historical Society.
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October 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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