Special Events
April 11, 2008:

(Friday) 1:00 to 4:00 PM  Philadelphia Urban Food & Fitness Alliance (PUFFA)

 Food System & Nutrition Action Team Meeting.

              11:30 - 12:30 PM - Tour of Awbury Arboretum    

                     conducted  by Awbury Staff and apprentices

              12:30 - 1:00 PM - Networking Session

              1:00 - 3:00 PM - PUFFA Meeting

              3:00 - 4:00 PM - Tour of Awbury Arboretum    

                     conducted  by Awbury Staff and apprentices

              PUFFA is looking for individuals interested in developing ideas for a Community Action Plan to support youth and families' access to local healthy food, promote safe spaces and structures for physical activity and play, and address social and environmental issues affecting the health and quality of life for Philadelphia families.                                                        

                                          

             PUFFA is a local initiative sponsored by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Philadelphia is one of nine communities across the country selected by the Kellogg Foundation for its new food and fitness initiative to support the creation of a healthier, vibrant Philadelphia.

Size is limited -Call 215-843-2855 ext. 12 for information.

April 12, 2008:

(Saturday) 10-11AM Gardening for Curb Appeal is a free gardening workshop sponsored by the Awbury Garden Club with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Penn State Extension Services.

Size is limited - Call 215-224-5872 for reservations.

April 27, 2008:
(Sunday) 3-6 PM   Thomas P. Cope Award. This event honors Michael DiBerardinis as an exceptional environmental steward of our public lands through education, conservation, and preservation efforts. Please call 215-843-2855 ext.10 for information on purchasing tickets the event.
May 10, 2008 :

(Saturday) 11-3 PM   Mad-Hatter Tea Party RSVP to our 2nd annual tea party by nominating a special someone and then stay for our celebration of spring.

Size is limited -Call 215-843-2855 ext. 15 for information.

June 21, 2008:

(Saturday) 10:30-Noon   Composting Workshop. Free workshop conducted by Penn State Extension Service. Free composting bin to pre registered participants.

Size is limited -Call 215-471-2200 for reservations.