Thursday, May 18th, 2023 Awbury Arboretum’s Annual fundraising Gala is a highly anticipated event that brings together supporters and nature enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening in support of the Arboretum’s mission to preserve and promote the history of the natural landscape. The Gala takes place in the beautiful and picturesque setting of Awbury Arboretum, […]
Wild & Seasonal Community Potlucks Join us four times of year – spring, summer, fall, and winter – as part of our Wild Wisdom and Many Hands Garden & Apothecary Community potlucks. Connect with new friends over wild-foraged dishes, share knowledge about plants of our region, and enjoy delicious dishes prepared lovingly by the […]
Story Time & Apple Pie! A community readJoin us in Awbury Arboretum's AdventureWoods for a community read of Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis (by Robbin Gourley), in which the childhood roots of a revered African American chef's appreciation for the bounties of nature are explored […]
Electronics Recycling DriveDonate your unwanted electronic devices during our open AdventureWoods hours. E-cycling collected by PAR RECYCLE WORKS is a local nonprofit that sells reusable materials from electronic devices to support reintegrating formerly incarcerated men and women into the workforce. Make a positive difference in our community by recycling your old electronics, or almost anything with a plug, […]
Locally Sourced, Farm Fresh Produce The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons from spring through fall, you can enjoy fresh local foods, buy fresh produce, and shop for artisan goods. In addition, we have Awbury staff and partner organizations on site to answer your questions, plus […]
Family ID Hike Can I Eat a Tree? First learn to do some easy tree identification based on the shape, number, and placement of its leaves. Then find out what things trees give us that are good to eat. An apple tree has apples, but what can we eat from a pine tree? A sassafras […]
Join us to learn about how forest bathing can help you de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.
Butterfly Release September 9, 2023, 2 pm Join us for a butterfly release in Awbury’s AdventureWoods! Monarch Butterflies emerge from their chrysalides in late summer and know they can’t stay long. You can see these amazing insects, discover the beauty found in every stage of their life cycle, help tag them, and then participate in […]
Let's Get Together All current members of Awbury Arboretum are warmly invited to attend this important gathering. It's a little bit business and a lot of fun! Come get the latest news. Help us usher in new board members. Join us in welcoming new friends. Enjoy local apples, ciders and seasonal treats. The kids are […]
Instability This collection of work by Philadelphia artist Laurie Beck Peterson examines the landscape and ecosystem. Through a variety of alternative processes and material choices, the cycles of nature are considered and elevated to create a higher sense of awareness. Instability will be on display from September 5 through October 30. The art reception will […]
