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 […]
A veteran tree can be defined as a tree that is of interest biologically, culturally or aesthetically because of its age, size or condition. Some trees are instantly recognizable as veterans, but many are less obvious. This class will include a walking tour of the heritage and veteran trees on the Awbury Arboretum grounds, and […]
A pop-up shop and Cope House celebration for the whole family. Fire pits, marshmallows, storytelling, goats, shopping, music, treats and play! Greens feature unique, freshly pruned selections from the Arboretum's collection and other holiday florals.
This half-day seminar focuses on sustainable approaches to managing insects you may encounter on shade trees in the Mid-Atlantic region.
This talk will introduce you to the recently-released Philly Tree Plan, Philadelphia's 10 year strategic plan for the equitable growth and care of our urban forest. Come learn about the current state of Philadelphia's urban forest, how the Philly Tree Plan was created, and the progress that has been made since it was released in […]
Stay grounded and nourished through a weekly commitment to mindful movement. Enjoy an expertly-led yoga practice in the serene first floor parlor of the Francis Cope. This is a slow-flow, mat-based yoga class in which breath and movement are brought into synchrony, calming the nervous system and enhancing the feeling of being at home in […]
MLK Day of Service participants will assist Awbury Arboretum staff with cuttingback invasive vines in the AdventureWoods section of the Arboretum. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Please bring hand pruners and gloves, if you have them. A limited quantity of gloves and tools will be available. Awbury will provide water and a light […]
Stay grounded and nourished this winter through a weekly commitment to mindful movement. Enjoy an expertly-led yoga practice in the serene first floor parlor of the Francis Cope House at Awbury Arboretum. This is a slow-flow, mat-based yoga class in which breath and movement are brought into synchrony, calming the nervous system and enhancing the […]
Slow down, Relax, Rest and Restore inside of the parlors the Francis Cope House. This restorative yoga class taught by Megan Do Nascimento will consist of holding certain yoga poses that are kind to the body for longer periods of time with the use of blankets, bolsters and blocks. No yoga experience required. Most poses […]
Celebrate Black History Month with a dynamic afternoon at Awbury Arboretum presented by Awbury, The Philly Goat Project, and Black and Planted, and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Africana Studies. Registration is now FULL for the speaker and planting activity, but all are welcome to attend the goat walks - no registration […]
