Yom Kippur: School Day-Off Camp
2025-10-02 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Thursday, October 2nd, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Indigenous Peoples Day: School Day-Off Camp
2025-10-13 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Monday, October 13th, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Black Women Are Scary Live!
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Thursday, October 16th | 6-8 PM | The Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd.
Face the monsters with us as we bring the award winning podcast Black Women Are Scary to life with storytelling, live sound design, campfires, ‘smores, cider, and hot chocolate. The festivities will start at 6:30pm with cozy nooks to journal, read, and enjoy Awbury Arboretum’s natural landscapes. Then… when night falls, we’ll gather around the fire and begin our scary stories. This event is BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) and stay afterwards for a guided conversation about unruly children, saving trees, and more! You can register for this live reading and community gathering here!

Artist Lecture with Bonnie Levinthal
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Wednesday, October 22nd | 6-7:30 PM | The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd.
Representing Place with Suminagashi
Please join us for an artist lecture by Bonnie Levinthal, who will discuss how she has used suminagashi (Japanese marbling) to respond to the remote places she travels to make her work. This lecture coincides with her exhibition The Far Side of the Sea at the Cope House Gallery. The exhibition features a body of work developed through Levinthal’s responses to place, completed both at home and during time spent in Greenland, Svalbard, and Ireland. Her paintings and works on paper explore light, weather, color, and atmosphere, using watercolor and acrylic, as well as processes that involve direct interaction with water, such as cyanotype and suminagashi.
You can register for Representing Place with Suminagashi below:
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HARVEST FEST 2025
2025-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM | The Farm at Awbury Arboretum, 6336 Ardleigh St.
Celebrate the season at Awbury Arboretum’s annual Harvest Fest! Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a day filled with autumn fun across the farm. Harvest Fest is free and open to the public. This year’s festivities include:

Marketplace

food trucks

farm friends

crafts & activities

jewelry making tickets

hayrides

Hayride Tickets

Marketplace VendorsAction Karate | Resolve Philly | Pangaea Fair Trade | Northern Children Foster Services | Ms. Bev Creations | Annie Perez Jewelry | Shell’s Shea Naturals | Bell Naturals | Vintage Treasures | Ritual Wreaths | Travel Designed by Lyn | G Fresh Emporium | Pluma Avis Domus | A Good Thing For You | Sir Michael’s STEM Table | Delta E.M. Wellness | Brenda’s Cat Rescue | ABA Centers of PA | Color and Flame Handmade | Spotted Horse Provisions | The Children’s Scholarship | Free Library | Land Based Jawn | West Oak Lane Library | Hoop and Skate | XR Philly | Fletcher St. Urban Riding Club | Smith Memorial Playground | & more!
Farm PartnersSelah by Design | Cluck Patrol | Nriife Roots | Philly Goat Project | Penn State Master Gardener Pollinator Garden | Roots Homeschool | GREAT | Weavers Way Farms | Awbury Food Forest & more!
Food & Drink VendorsFrios Pops | Hardy Funnel Cakes | 2 Street Sammies | Cider Belly Hard Cider | Calaveras Tacos | Philadelphia Mead Company | Flat Belly Veg | Pennsylvania Meadworks | Jillian Bakes | Attic Brewery & more!

Music Lineup

12:00 – 12:45 PM | Wissahickon Bridge
1:00 PM | Rumi Kitchen
2:00 PM | Electric Grioland
3:00 PM | Community Drum Circle on the Great Lawn, summoning an interconnected neighborhood in honor of community and Kada Scott

Farm Events

12:30 – 1 PM | Vinegar Making Demo with Jeannie Gerth at the Awbury Food Forest
11 AM – 1:30 PM | Fresh Apple Cider Pressing with Philadelphia Orchard Project
1-3 PM | Write-Out with the Philadelphia Goat Project
12-4 PM | Pony rides with Fletcher St. Urban Riding Club

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Election Day: School Day-Off Camp
2025-11-04 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Tuesday, November 4th, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Fall Planting Day at Awbury
2025-11-06 12:00 - 16:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 12:00–4:00 PM | 1 Awbury Rd. Philadelphia, PA
Join us as we add up to 50 new trees to Awbury’s collection in just one afternoon! Tree Tenders from across Northwest Philly will be on hand to guide the planting, and volunteers of all ages are invited to help root these future giants into our landscape. November is the perfect time to plant, and your hands-on help will make a lasting impact for generations to come.
For more information, contact: volunteer@awbury.org

MAAAC Opening Reception
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Thursday, November 6th | 6-9 PM | The Cope House
Join us in the Cope House Gallery as Awbury partners with The Museum of African American Art Collectors (MAAAC) for their exhibit: Collector’s Life: Inaugural MAAAC Exhibition on Thursday, November 6, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for our opening reception. This milestone event marks the official debut of MAAAC’s first exhibition celebrating the rich legacy and future of African American art collecting.
Guests are invited to explore this inaugural exhibition, meet the visionary collectors whose passion and stewardship have shaped its foundation, and experience an evening of art, culture, and community connection.
Founded to honor and expand the legacy of African American art collectors, MAAAC serves as a vibrant cultural institution dedicated to preserving, educating, and inspiring through the stories of art ownership and legacy building. The opening reception reflects MAAAC’s mission to bring together artists, collectors, scholars, and the public in celebration of creativity and cultural heritage
Enjoy an evening of art, community, and inspiration at this free opening reception. Be sure to explore and register for additional MAAAC programs in partnership with Awbury below.
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About MAAAC: The Museum of African American Art Collections (MAAAC) is a forum for the display, study, and appreciation of collections of Black art accumulated by African American collectors in a traditional museum setting.

Veterans Day: School Day-Off Camp
2025-11-11 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Tuesday, November 11th, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

MAAAC at Awbury: Tea Salon with Diana Tyson
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
November 15th | 1:30-3:30 PM | The Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd
Join MAAAC for tea and an engaging conversation that explores the enduring value of family portraits. Discover how these works of art do more than decorate walls: they capture identity, preserve heritage, and become powerful chapters in a family’s narrative legacy. You can learn more about the Museum of African American Art Collections here
And you can register for this event and more below:
About MAAAC: The Museum of African American Art Collections (MAAAC) is a forum for the display, study, and appreciation of collections of Black art accumulated by African American collectors in a traditional museum setting.
Fill out my LGL Form!

Awbury Food Forest Workshop - Dandelion Root Harvest
2025-11-22 09:00 - 11:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
November 22nd | 9AM – 11AM | Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia
Ready to get your hands sticky and spirits lifted? Join Jeannie Gerth for a fall forage walk where attendees will harvest dandelion root! Attendees will then have the option to roast the root and make a delicious caffeine free beverage. This workshop is 18+ and perfect for anyone curious about wild crafting, herbalism, or just looking for a unique farm experience.
Space is limited—register now! Learn more and sign up here or below!
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MAAAC at Awbury: Artist Talk with Danielle Scott
2025-11-22 13:30 - 15:30 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Saturday, November 22nd | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd
Experience the powerful vision of mixed media assemblage artist Danielle Scott, whose work vividly explores the intertwined realities of joy and pain in the lives of women of color. Join us for an intimate conversation as she shares her creative process, inspirations, and the stories behind her evocative pieces.
About MAAAC: The Museum of African American Art Collections (MAAAC) is a forum for the display, study, and appreciation of collections of Black art accumulated by African American collectors in a traditional museum setting.

Register for this event & more below:
Fill out my LGL Form!

MAAAC at Awbury: Collectors' Talk
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Thursday, December 11th | 6-9 PM | The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd
Join Jasmine D. Malloy in conversation with a prestigious lineup of veteran collectors for a dynamic discussion exploring how African American art collecting enriches culture, preserves heritage, and strengthens community.
About MAAAC: The Museum of African American Art Collections (MAAAC) is a forum for the display, study, and appreciation of collections of Black art accumulated by African American collectors in a traditional museum setting.

Register for this event below:
Fill out my LGL Form!

Cope House Gallery Presents: Urban Wild
2026-01-04 10:00 - 2026-02-27 16:00
January 4th – February 27th | Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia
Join us in the Cope House Gallery this winter for Urban Wild, a collection of photographs from the Northwest Photo Club that represents it’s members’ diverse interests and feature the natural world that permeates the urban environment in Northwest Philadelphia.
Be sure to join us for a Gallery Talk with Northwest Photo Club on January 10th from 3-4 PM, followed by the opening reception from 4-6PM.
About the Northwest Photo Club:
The Northwest Photo Club is a community of photographers from across the Philadelphia area who meet locally in West Mt. Airy. The club welcomes a diverse membership of individuals who use all types of cameras and capture every kind of subject. Members gather monthly in a supportive environment to share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and continue developing their artistic skills. United by a passion for quality photography, the Northwest Photo Club is dedicated to lifelong learning, creativity, and growth behind the lens.

Cope House Gallery Opening Reception: Urban Wild
2026-01-10 15:00 - 18:00
January 10th | Gallery Talk 3-4 PM, 4-6 PM Opening Reception | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia

Join us at the Cope House Gallery for a Gallery Talk with Northwest Photo Club on January 10th from 3-4 PM, followed by the opening reception from 4-6 PM.
Urban Wild is a collection of photographs of Northwest Philadelphia that represents it’s members’ diverse interests and feature the natural world that permeates the urban environment in Northwest Philadelphia.
About the Northwest Photo Club:
The Northwest Photo Club is a community of photographers from across the Philadelphia area who meet locally in West Mt. Airy. The club welcomes a diverse membership of individuals who use all types of cameras and capture every kind of subject. Members gather monthly in a supportive environment to share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and continue developing their artistic skills. United by a passion for quality photography, the Northwest Photo Club is dedicated to lifelong learning, creativity, and growth behind the lens.

MLK Day of Service
2026-01-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Ready to give back this MLK Day? Join Awbury Arboretum for a Day of Service next Monday and help us tackle invasive plant removal on the grounds!
📆 January 19th | 10 AM-1 PM
📍 The Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd.
🧤 Bring your own gloves (light snacks and water provided)
Interested? Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cEkKOP2dKHwt2BTS1IeZKQ and spend your MLK Day making a meaningful impact at Awbury🌳

Camp Registration Opens - Members Only
2026-01-26
Summer Camp is Almost Here!
Get ready for another season of fun, sun, and adventure at Awbury Arboretum!
Explore 56 acres of woodlands, ponds, meadows, and our AdventureWoods natural play area. Campers will unplug and dive into hands-on experiences—learning wilderness skills, foraging for edible plants, building shelters, cooking over a campfire, and creating nature-inspired art. Meet our friendly farm animals, play adventurous games, and craft imaginative worlds in a landscape full of magic and discovery. Awbury’s summer camp is where memories are made and curiosity comes alive!
Camp registration opens January 26, 2026—exclusive to members.Not a member yet? Learn more about membership and join today to enjoy early access and special benefits!

Camp Registration Opens - General
2026-02-02
Summer Camp is Almost Here!
Get ready for another season of fun, sun, and adventure at Awbury Arboretum!
Explore 56 acres of woodlands, ponds, meadows, and our AdventureWoods natural play area. Campers will unplug and dive into hands-on experiences—learning wilderness skills, foraging for edible plants, building shelters, cooking over a campfire, and creating nature-inspired art. Meet our friendly farm animals, play adventurous games, and craft imaginative worlds in a landscape full of magic and discovery. Awbury’s summer camp is where memories are made and curiosity comes alive!
Camp registration opens February 2nd, 2026—Financial aid of up to 75% off is available for families who qualify. To learn more, visit https://awbury.org/summer-camp/

Presidents Day: School Day-Off Camp
2026-02-16 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Monday, February 16th, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Lunar New Year: School Day-Off Camp
2026-02-17 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Monday, February 17th, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Cope House Gallery Presents: The Places we Carry
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-04-28 16:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
March 3rd – April 28th | Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia
Join us this spring for The Places We Carry. A collection of paintings exploring the self by Pragya Gupta. In this exhibition, the artist explores the question of what it means to hold multiple, often contradictory identities at once. The paintings investigate this through fragmented figures, overlapping spaces, and layers that accumulate like memory—some marks visible, others buried, all of them present. The artist is particularly interested in liminality: threshold spaces where one is neither fully one thing nor another.
See The Places We Carry at the Cope House Gallery this March!
About the artist:
Pragya’s work explores liminal spaces, colliding realities and the search for identity—what it means to live in perpetual transition, never quite feeling rooted in any single world, never quite feeling that you belong. Her art asks: is it even possible to unmask, cross a threshold and feel with certainty, “this is who I am”?
Born in a small town in India in a culture where creative pursuits were forbidden, Pragya’s journey took her to Philadelphia for an MBA at Wharton, then to London for a career in finance, before she found her calling in art. She now lives in Philadelphia.
Her work invites viewers to reflect on the paradoxical tensions we all navigate: the security of a career we know versus the not-so-quiet whispers of another purpose, the familiar masks we wear versus the unsettling journey of discovering who we truly are.

Eid al-Fitr: School Day-Off Camp
2026-03-20 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Friday, March 20th, 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 games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Spring Forage Walk: Stinging Nettle Harvest
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:30 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | The Farm at Awbury, meet at the pavilion · 6336 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia, PA

Spring is the perfect time to forage—and stinging nettle is one of the best wild edibles to start with! Join Food Forest lead volunteer Jeannie Gerth for a guided walk through the farm grounds to spot what’s emerging this season, ending with a hands-on stinging nettle harvest and freshly made nettle tea on site.
Register here or below!
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AdventureWoods Scavenger Hunt & Re-Opening
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia, PA

Kick off spring at Awbury Arboretum’s AdventureWoods Season Re-Opening! Explore the newly updated outdoor space—featuring a pavilion, climbing walls, and zipline, while completing a family-friendly scavenger hunt designed around play, learning, and community. It’s a perfect day out for all ages!
This event is FREE & open to the public!

EARTH DAY 2026
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St. (Meet at the Lightning House)
Get your hands dirty this Earth Day! Join us at Awbury Arboretum for a community tree planting along the Wingahocking and in the Meadow—50 trees going in the ground, one shovel at a time. All ages and skill levels welcome, tree tenders strongly encouraged to register!
After planting, head to the Lightning House for hands-on paper activities, including leaf printing, grab a bite from local favorite Flat Belly Veg, sip some coffee from High Pointe Cafe, and explore activations from Awbury’s farm partners and friends. And don’t leave without joining the kickoff of the Historic Germantown Stamp Rally, led by wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento!
Ready to dig in? Register for the Awbury Tree Planting below!
Awbury Arboretum form

CHG Presents: Peacock Landscapes and other Joyful Moments
2026-05-05 10:00 - 2026-06-29 16:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
May 5th – June 29th | Mon–Thur 10 AM – 4 PM | Fri-Sun 10 AM – 2 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia

Join us at the Cope House Gallery for Peacock Landscapes and other Joyful Moments from Diane Pieri. A series of 10 paintings on Amate, Mexican Bark paper, painted with various water based paints and collaged with decorative papers using Jade archival adhesive.
Explore Pieri’s creative vision and learn about her work and muse: Peacocks. “The peacock is the national bird of India and peacock blue reflects the depth of the ocean. In Hinduism, peacocks are connected to Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune. All of these references are embodied in my peacocks.”
For more information, visit: dianepieri.com

Forgotten Creeks Cyanotype: Ritual with Fabric with Artist Ingrid Raphaël
2026-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
May 8th | 2-4 PM | The Farm at Awbury, Lightning House, 945 E. Washington Lane Philadelphia PA 19144
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, BUT ARBORETUM VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO WATCH
Join WaterShed Resident Artist Ingrid Raphaël for a cyanotype image transfer public workshop using archival images of waterway and creek burials from the late 19th – early 20th century, adding your own cyanotype designs.
The event will begin with a short introduction of the artist’s research on flooding in Germantown, and a meditation/ceremony at the only remaining vestige of the Wingohocking Creek, flowing through Awbury Arboretum
Informed by Ingrid Raphaël’s storytelling and research for their upcoming film weaving together the history of flooding in Philadelphia with Black Memory, this workshop will provide a space of contemplation, reclamation, and collaboration, and experimentation as twin forces of ecological repair and human intervention.
Join us on May 16th for part two of the workshop series, where we will collage and sew the prints together, culminating in a piece of collaborative artwork that will be publicly displayed at the WaterShed as part of their Resident Artist Program.
About Ingrid:
Ingrid Raphaël’s art, films, teachings & research weave ecology, technology, images and landscapes as objects of memory, temporality & Blackness. They are an award-winning filmmaker, educator, exhibiting artist & the co-founder of NO EVIL EYE CINEMA and founder NSISIM Studio: a slow burn study of ecological embodiment.
During their residency at the WaterShed, Ingrid will expand development research for their upcoming film: weaving archival history of buried rivers in Philadelphia and Toni Morrison’s literary references to water with recorded oral storytelling from impacted residents in NW Philadelphia.

Mothers Day Forage Walk: Blossom Butter
2026-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, May 10th 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | The Farm at Awbury, meet at the pavilion · 6336 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia, PA
Many plants have blossoms that are not only lovely to look at, but are also edible! We’ll walk The Farm at Awbury grounds foraging edible flowers and flavorful herbaceous plants along the way. You’ll use the flowers and herbs that you gather to make your own unique blend of blossom butter to take home. Register for May 10th’s event and the other upcoming foraging classes below:
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AWBURY AL FRESCO 2026
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Our most important fundraising event of the year is a garden party set in our enchanting English landscape! Join us for cocktails under a canopy of grand old trees, fine dining under the tent, an after-party featuring butlered desserts, coffee, tea and brandy on the Cope House porches and live music in the mansion’s stunning side gardens. We can’t wait to see you there.

Sewing Cyanotype Memory: Forgotten Creeks with Artist Ingrid Raphaël
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Friday, May 16th, 2-4 PM | The Farm at Awbury, Lightning House, 945 E. Washington Lane Philadelphia PA 19144
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, BUT ARBORETUM VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO WATCH
Join WaterShed Resident Artist Ingrid Raphaël in a sew-and-collage cyanotype workshop using archival images of waterway and creek burials from the late 19th – early 20th centuries, AND designs created by previous participants.
The event will begin with a short introduction of the artist’s research on flooding in Germantown, and a meditation/ceremony at the only remaining vestige of the Wingohocking Creek, flowing through Awbury Arboretum
Informed by Ingrid Raphaël’s storytelling and research for their upcoming film, weaving together the history of flooding in Philadelphia with Black Memory, this workshop will provide a space of contemplation, reclamation, and collaboration, and experimentation as twin forces of ecological repair and human intervention.
Join us on May 16th for part two of the workshop series, where we will collage and sew the prints together, culminating into a piece of collaborative artwork that will be publicly displayed at the WaterShed as part of their Resident Artist Program.
About Ingrid:
Ingrid Raphaël’s art, films, teachings & research weave ecology, technology, images and landscapes as objects of memory, temporality & Blackness. They are an award-winning filmmaker, educator, exhibiting artist & the co-founder of NO EVIL EYE CINEMA and founder NSISIM Studio: a slow burn study of ecological embodiment.
During their residency at the WaterShed, Ingrid will expand development research for their upcoming film: weaving archival history of buried rivers in Philadelphia and Toni Morrison’s literary references to water with recorded oral storytelling from impacted residents in NW Philadelphia.
