Join us in Awbury Arboretum’s AdventureWoods for storytelling 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 is explored through the seasons.
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Robin Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices. In a rich braid of reflections that range from the creation of Turtle […]
Next Sunday Funday – October 1, 2023 Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month from 1 – 4 pm. See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. Sunday Funday on […]
Demonstrations and activities for all ages - come explore plant use in the 18th century with an emphasis on those grown or harvested for medicinal purposes.
In celebration of Awbury Arboretum's Year of Trees, join Tony Aiello for a tour of some of the oldest and most unusual trees of West Mount Airy. In his professional life, Tony has grown, collected, and studied a diversity of tree species. He has lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years and in his […]
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 On The Farm at 6336 Ardleigh St., 19138 Come for a hayride, make s'mores, stock up on honey and candles, winter salves, teas and handmade gifts. Shop our Farm Market for local apples, pumpkins and fresh, seasonal fruits & veggies, and enjoy crazy good food and drinks from ATTIC BREWING, FLAT BELLY […]
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 […]
Join us at the gate of Awbury’s AdventureWoods to learn about easy tree identification based on shape, number, and placement of a tree's leaves. Then find out the different methods trees use make copies of themselves. During an hour-long walk in Haines Field, we will collect some tree seeds. Afterwards, we'll play a game of […]
Connect with the new rhythm of early autumn 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 […]
Kids don't have school on Election Day, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying a day at camp? On Election Day 2023, Awbury Arboretum will be hosting a day of camp from 8:30am-3:30pm, with a full day's activities: games, hiking, lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or […]