Explore 56 acres of woodlands, ponds, fields, and our AdventureWoods natural play area at Awbury Arboretum! Awbury Adventure Camp is all about unplugging and diving into hands-on experiences: learn wilderness skills, forage for edible plants, build shelters, cook over a campfire, and create nature-inspired art. Meet our goats and chickens, play adventurous games, and craft […]
July 1st - August 31st | Mon–Thur 10AM – 4PM & Fri – Sun by appointment | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Photo by Steve Weinik. Visit the Cope House Gallery from July 1st – August 31 for Go Birds: Portraits of Patience; an exhibition of photographs by Steve Weinik highlighting the the wonders […]
Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday's & Thursday's […]
Whether it’s waiting 40 years for the chance at one perfect photo or standing still for an hour in freezing temperatures, patience is one of the most overlooked skills in photography. Join photographers Steve Weinik and Troy Bynum for a thoughtful discussion on patience—as a creative tool, a personal virtue, and a key to their […]
August 23rd | 9AM - 11AM | Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Ready to get your hands sticky and spirits lifted? Join Jeannie Gerth for a summer forage walk and shiso harvest. Attendees will make a refreshing shiso beverage and pickled shiso leaves with the harvest. This workshop is 18+ and perfect for anyone curious […]
September 5 - October 28, 2025 | Mon–Thur 10 AM – 4 PM & Fri – Sun by appointment | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Visit the Cope House Gallery from September 5 – October 28, 2025 for The Far Side of the Sea, an exhibition by Bonnie Levinthal. This exhibition presents a […]
September 18th | 6-8 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Join us at the Cope House Gallery for the opening reception of Bonnie Levinthal's show, The Far Side of the Sea. Levinthal's work is rooted in the exploration and re-presentation of landscape. Through methods and materials that connect process with content, she […]
Friday, September 19th | 6-9 PM | The Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd. Help us welcome back Landbased Jawn for their upcoming gala! This Spirit-led affair will feature live music, poetry, and dance. Attendees will journey through sensory and elemental experiences and rituals involving fire, earth, air, and water. Come adorned in outfits or costumes […]
Celebrating Membership, Volunteerism, Neighborhood Advocacy & Local Resilience September 21st | 1-4 PM This is a membership & volunteer event. Attendees must be active members of Awbury Arboretum or an affiliated group. See the list and RSVP HERE or contact our Membership Dept. at 215-849-2855 ext. 103 / membership@awbury.org. Not connected?Become a member today.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia PA No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Campers will spend the day hiking, playing […]