BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Awbury Arboretum | Philadelphia, PA - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Awbury Arboretum | Philadelphia, PA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://awbury.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Awbury Arboretum | Philadelphia, PA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T213000 DTSTAMP:20250505T170623Z CREATED:20250505T170623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170623Z UID:10001014-1748073600-1748122200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Birding at Awbury with MALT DESCRIPTION:May 24th | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM | AdventureWoods Entrance\, 6066 Ardleigh St.  \nJoin Troy Bynum\, an avid birder and professional wildlife photographer\, to explore different green spaces around NW Philadelphia in search of birds! Participants are advised to wear closed-toed shoes and anticipate trails with various terrains including grass\, gravel\, and/or asphalt sections. Binoculars are available for use on a first come first served basis. While the Introduction to Birdwatching class online is not a prerequisite\, you are encouraged to take that course prior to going on one (or all) of Troy’s birdwalks. Register here. URL:https://awbury.org/event/birding-at-awbury-with-malt/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CALENDAR-ICONS-5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T153000 DTSTAMP:20250505T170026Z CREATED:20250505T170026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170026Z UID:10001013-1747729800-1747755000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Election School Day Off Camp DESCRIPTION:May 20th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Awbury Arboretum\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia \nNo school? No problem! Send your child on a day-long adventure in nature at Awbury’s School Day-Off Camp. Designed for days when schools are closed\, this unplugged\, outdoor camp is packed with fun: hiking\, games\, scavenger hunts\, nature crafts\, and a campfire lunch with hot dogs and s’mores. Led by our experienced staff and Awbury Adventures teen counselors\, this is a full day of screen-free play\, rain or shine—so come dressed for the weather! Space is limited—register here or below to save your spot \nAwbury Arboretum form\n \nAwbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/election-school-day-off-camp/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CALENDAR-ICONS-16-School-Day-Off-Camps.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T153000 DTSTAMP:20250226T190125Z CREATED:20250131T205401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T190125Z UID:10000981-1743409800-1743435000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr Camp DESCRIPTION:Kids don’t have school on certain national and religious holidays\, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying time at camp in a natural setting\, unplugged from electronics? Sign your child up today for Awbury’s School Day-Off Camps and give them the gift of outdoor play! Learn more about our school day off camps here\, or click the button to be taken to registration. \nRegister for Eid al-Fitr School Day-Off Camp here! Or below! \nAwbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/eid-al-fitr-camp/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CALENDAR-ICONS-16-School-Day-Off-Camps.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T153000 DTSTAMP:20250131T204353Z CREATED:20250131T204353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T204353Z UID:10000979-1739953800-1739979000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Presidents Day-off Camp DESCRIPTION:Kids don’t have school on certain national and religious holidays\, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying time at camp in a natural setting\, unplugged from electronics? Sign your child up today for Awbury’s School Day-Off Camps and give them the gift of outdoor play! Learn more about our school day off camps here\, or click the button to be taken to registration. \nYou can register for Awbury’s School Day-Off Camps here! URL:https://awbury.org/event/presidents-day-off-camp/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Social-Media-Post-13-School-Day-Off-Camps.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T173000 DTSTAMP:20240916T203734Z CREATED:20240916T203734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203734Z UID:10000453-1727944200-1727976600@awbury.org SUMMARY:School Day Off Camp DESCRIPTION:Kids don’t have school on certain national and religious holidays\, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying time at camp?\n\n\n\n\nOn four separate holidays this spring\, Awbury Arboretum will be hosting a day of camp from 8:30am-3:30pm! We’ll have a full day’s activities: games\, hiking\, lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided\, or you can send your own)\, s’mores\, scavenger hunts\, crafts\, and time spent exploring nature.\n\nCamp takes place rain or shine\, so come dressed for the weather.\n\nSchool Day-Off Camps will be staffed by experienced counselors and teens from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp!\n\n\n\nAwbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/school-day-off-camp-october/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LGL-Website-Graphics-15-School-Day-Off-Camps.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T160000 DTSTAMP:20240416T181425Z CREATED:20240320T183658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181425Z UID:10000399-1713603600-1713628800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration & Picnic DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Flyer \nWe’re celebrating Earth Day! \nJoin us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games\, food + drinks\, live music\, and more! \nCome out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House\, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards\, journey across Washington Ln. to the Farm for more excitement!  \nWe’ll have double-dutching\, games led by Prescribe Outside\,  flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese\, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House\, and live music from Koof Ibi\, Mel Harris\, and Rumi Kitchen! Not to mention other surprise activities… \nWhat to know for Earth Day: \n\nJoining for Birding with Bill? Park on 6060 Ardleigh St and meet in Haines Field! Binoculars will be provided\, make sure to wear comfortable shoes! Please be aware we won’t have station road open part 12PM\, please be prepared to move your cars!\nWant to partake in some butterfly crafts? Register for Prescribe Outside’s activity here!\nFlower Arranging is first come first serve. Max capacity: 20 people\n\nCome celebrate the Earth & community with us this April! URL:https://awbury.org/event/earth-day-celebration-picnic/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Family Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Earth-Day-Assets-1-Graphic-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTSTAMP:20220621T170520Z CREATED:20220621T154438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T170520Z UID:10000213-1665820800-1665828000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Fall Bird Hike with Philly Queer Birders DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Philly Queer Birders for a Bird Hike\nSaturday\, October 15\, 8:00-10:00am \nEnjoy a guided bird hike during fall migration with Philly Queer Birders. All skill levels are welcome to join\, even if you have never been birding before and extra binoculars are always available. Bring a friend\, a partner\, the kiddos\, or just yourself! We welcome all birders who align with our values\, and seek to center the experiences and knowledge of queer people. We hope you’ll join us! Part of 2022: The Year of Birds at Awbury Arboretum \nCost: FREE; no registration required\nBring binoculars if you have them but they are not necessary. Please dress comfortably for a hike. \nLocation: Meet at 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, by the Haines Field entrance to Awbury\nAmple free street parking is available on Ardleigh St\, across from the tennis courts. \nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy at npasquier@awbury.org. URL:https://awbury.org/event/fall-bird-hike-with-philly-queer-birders/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PHLYQRBRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T140000 DTSTAMP:20220830T201332Z CREATED:20220825T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T201332Z UID:10000016-1664013600-1664028000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Adventure in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Join partners from the USDA Forest Service\, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\, Let’s Go Outdoors\, Temple University Center for Sustainable Communities\, and Awbury Arboretum for a festive day of free family fun and service in Awbury’s 4-acre AdventureWoods Natural Materials Playground. Adult volunteers will join forces with an expert willow wattler to help clear\, clean\, and restore “The Willows” fairy hut area of AdventureWoods and install new whimsical elements to inspire play and imagination. \nChildren and families are invited to participate in interactive games\, creative activities\, and educational opportunities\, and free play is open to all throughout the day. Experience the health benefits of time in nature and learn more about the new “Prescribe Outside” program offered by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. \nDate: Saturday\, Sept. 24\, 2022Time: 10am-2pmLocation: AdventureWoods Natural Materials PlaygroundPlease park at 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, 19138 (across the street from Awbury Recreation Center). Street parking only – attendants will direct visitors to the entrance to AdventureWoods. \nRegistration is not required to participate in games and activities\, but volunteers must register through the form below and will be provided with lunch. Volunteers must be age 15 or older. Volunteer slots are limited\, so don’t wait to sign up! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/adventure-in-the-woods/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPLD22Web-Preview-Image-Small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T110000 DTSTAMP:20220907T161540Z CREATED:20220621T165805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T161540Z UID:10000215-1663401600-1663412400@awbury.org SUMMARY:Late Summer Bird Hike led by the Feminist Bird Club of Philadelphia DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Our Late Summer Bird Hike with the Feminist Bird Club of Philadelphia\nSaturday\, September 17th\, 8:00-11:00am \nLate summer is a great time to visit Awbury Arboretum\, a 56 acre green spot located in Germantown in Northwest Philadelphia. The Arboretum is an eBird hotspot with over 50 species recorded. This hike will be led by the Feminist Bird Club of Philadelphia. All individuals are invited to join the hike. We hope you’ll join us! Part of 2022: The Year of Birds at Awbury Arboretum \nThe Feminist Bird Club was founded by Molly Adams in 2016 as a way to leverage both their passion for birds and their passion for social justice into a cohesive whole. Since then\, the Feminist Bird Club has expanded to chapters across North America and in the Netherlands. The Feminist Bird Club is dedicated to promoting inclusivity in birding while fundraising and providing a safe opportunity for members of the LGBTQIA+ community\, BIPOC\, and women to connect with the natural world. \nCost: FREE; registration here\nBring binoculars if you have them but they are not necessary. Please dress comfortably for a hike. \nLocation: Meet at 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, by the Haines Field entrance to Awbury\nAmple free street parking is available on Ardleigh St\, across from the tennis courts. \nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy at npasquier@awbury.org. URL:https://awbury.org/event/late-summer-bird-hike-led-by-the-feminist-bird-club-of-philadelphia/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/test_FBC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T140000 DTSTAMP:20210702T145600Z CREATED:20210629T145540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T145600Z UID:10000186-1633773600-1633788000@awbury.org SUMMARY:AdventureWoods Open Public Hours DESCRIPTION:AdventureWoods Open Public Hours\nSaturdays & Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM**\n\nAdventureWoods is Awbury’s natural materials playground- an innovative\, sustainable playscape engages children in creative\, imaginative\, and active discovery. Kids are free to have fun and learn\, experiment and discover\, all while exercising and enjoying the outdoors! \nClick here to learn more about AdventureWoods! \n**Please note that AdventureWoods will be closed if it rains. \nLocation: AdventureWoods is located in the Secret Garden at Awbury Arboretum.  Address for your GPS: 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19138 \nPlease park on Ardleigh St and follow signs to the Secret Garden entrance. \nCost: FREE\, no registration required  \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \nSpecial events and activities:\nWe periodically have performers\, scavenger hunts\, art exhibits\, and more in AdventureWoods! \nUpcoming Events: \n► Saturday\, July 24th – Fourth Saturday Storytime \nw/ Let’s Go Outdoors  •  1:00 – 2:00 PM  •  in AdventureWoods  •  No registration required \n► Saturday\, August 27th – Fourth Saturday Storytime \nw/ Let’s Go Outdoors  •  1:00 – 2:00 PM  •  in AdventureWoods  •  No registration required \n► Saturday\, September 25th – Fourth Saturday Storytime \nw/ Let’s Go Outdoors  •  1:00 – 2:00 PM  •  in AdventureWoods  •  No registration required \n  \nPast events: \nSaturday\, April 3rd – Opening Day\, with a family hike\, geocaching\, and more! \nSaturday\, April 10th – Awbury Nature Days Open House \nSaturday\, April 24th – Longwood Community Read Story Time \nSaturday\, May 22nd – Fourth Saturday Storytime at Awbury \nSunday\, June 6th – Weaving with Nature \nSaturday\, June 25th – Fourth Saturday Storytime at Awbury URL:https://awbury.org/event/adventurewoods-open-public-hours/2021-10-09/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Ongoing Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Awbury-AdventureWoods.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T140000 DTSTAMP:20210924T145409Z CREATED:20210924T145405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T145409Z UID:10000116-1633176000-1633183200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Plant Demonstration: part of the Revolutionary Germantown Festival DESCRIPTION:Plants in the Colonial Era\npart of the Revolutionary Germantown Festival\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demonstrations and activities for all ages. \nCome explore plant use in the 18th century with an emphasis on those grown or harvested for medicinal purposes. Plants have always played a necessary role in our lives\, and during Colonial Times native plants and herbs were the most common treatment for everything from a sore throat to a stomachache to poison ivy. Stop by AdventureWoods in the Secret Garden to learn more. \nThis event is part of the 2021 Revolutionary Germantown Festival\, which runs from 10am to 4pm over a total of sixteen Historic Germantown sites\, featuring family-friendly activities and a reenactment of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. \n Cost: Free!  No registration required \nLocation: AdventureWoods\, in the Secret Garden at Awbury Arboretum.  6060 Ardleigh St; please park on Ardleigh Street and walk in.  Click here for more information and directions. URL:https://awbury.org/event/rgf-2021/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/medicinal-plants.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T140000 DTSTAMP:20210604T141740Z CREATED:20210527T140650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T141740Z UID:10000095-1622980800-1622988000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Weaving with Nature DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 6th\, 12:00 – 2:00 PM \nWeaving with Nature\nDuring AdventureWoods open public hours \n\nUsing simple weaving looms\, children (with their helpful adult) will use yarn and natural materials to create an original work of art that can be brought home. \nThis program is designed for elementary-aged children. \nCost: FREE\, no registration required \nLocation: the Willows\, in AdventureWoods\, in the Secret Garden at Awbury Arboretum.  Please park on Ardleigh St (near 6060 Ardleigh St) and follow signs to the Secret Garden entrance. \nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy Pasquier at npasquier@awbury.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julie Kring (M.Ed. in Art Education from Kutztown University and Penn State) has been teaching art at all grade levels throughout her 25 year career in schools both public and private from  Coatesville to Philadelphia\, Seattle and Camden.  Aside from school year art education\, she has spent many summers creating art with children and youth in summer camp programming. Now spending time on her own artwork of oil painting and printmaking\, she is continuously inspired by the natural world and its astounding variety\, complexity and beauty. URL:https://awbury.org/event/weaving-with-nature/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Family Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Colorful-weaving.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T133000 DTSTAMP:20210419T205909Z CREATED:20210415T175443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T205909Z UID:10000061-1619865000-1619875800@awbury.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2021 DESCRIPTION:This year’s City Nature Challenge is April 30th – May 4th.\nYou can participate anywhere in nature any time throughout those dates\, but we especially invite you to make your observations at Awbury Arboretum on Saturday\, May 1st\, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bring your family to Awbury Arboretum on Saturday\, May 1st between 10:30 and 1:30 and spend a few hours observing nature and participating in the City Nature Challenge.  Awbury staff will be on hand to answer questions and show you how to use the iNaturalist app if you are new to it.  (Note: We recommend downloading the iNaturalist app in advance.)  You do not need to be a nature expert; all you need to do is take pictures. There will be small prizes for participation. \nCost: FREE – no registration required \nLocation:  Park on Ardleigh St (6060 Ardleigh St\, Phila\, PA) and meet at the AdventureWoods gate.   (Note: parking for this event is not available at the Cope House.  Please do not park at 1 Awbury Rd.)   \nFace masks are required.  Limited restroom access is available at this time. \nFor more information\, please visit Philly’s official City Nature Challenge website\, and be sure to follow along on social media: #CityNatureChallenge    Instagram: @CityNaturePhilly    Twitter: @PhillyCNC    Facebook: @PhillyCNC \nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy Pasquier at npasquier@awbury.org. \nFeel free to bring a picnic and enjoy AdventureWoods while you are at Awbury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The City Nature Challenge is a global event  that calls on citizen scientists of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants\, animals\, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist.  It is a great opportunity to explore and appreciate all of the nature and wildlife in Philly. URL:https://awbury.org/event/cnc-2021/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CNC-Philly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T130000 DTSTAMP:20210409T183500Z CREATED:20210408T183527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T183500Z UID:10000087-1619254800-1619269200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Longwood Community Read Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us for a read-aloud in AdventureWoods!\nDuring AdventureWoods open public hours on 4/24\, Let’s Go Outdoors will be reading aloud Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson.  Resister in advance to take home your own copy! \nTwo sessions: 10:00 – 11:30 AM and 12:30 – 2:00 PM \nThis program is part of the eighth annual Longwood Gardens’ Community Read– a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation.  Each year\, one book is selected for an adult audience and one is selected for younger readers. This year the selection for younger readers is Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson.  \nAbout the book: In this delightful story\, a little girl discovers her spark– birds–  in her own city neighborhood. They enliven her world and excite her about nature. Her own journey begins.  \nWhile all are welcome to join us for story time\, we welcome you to register ahead of time to receive a free copy of the book that day!  Registration is limited to 24 children\, one book per family\, please.  Please use the form below. The book’s target audience is children 3-7 year old. \nAdditional activities will be offered including a short bird hike. \nCost: Free \nLocation: AdventureWoods\, in the Secret Garden at Awbury Arboretum.  Please park on Ardleigh St (near 6060 Ardleigh St) and follow signs to the Secret Garden entrance.   \nThere is no rain date for this event\, although we will arrange book pick-up for those who have registered. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let’s Go Outdoors has a mission to Connect City Communities to Outdoor Experiences!  They do this through using our diverse team of educators to work throughout Philadelphia and other areas to engage children\, families\, and adults in nature awareness activities\, environmental programs\, recreation\, and learning opportunities. They can be found doing this at schools\, parks/greenspaces/centers\, community events\, local partner sites like Awbury Arboretum\, or via consultative/private work with other organizations. \n. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/longwood-community-read-kids/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Community-Read-Rubys-Birds-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T140000 DTSTAMP:20210330T205818Z CREATED:20210322T141952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T205818Z UID:10000088-1617444000-1617458400@awbury.org SUMMARY:AdventureWoods Opening Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Spring and the seasonal opening of AdventureWoods Natural Playground!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come join the fun on April 3rd from 10am-2pm at Awbury Arboretum when we officially open AdventureWoods for 2021. All are welcome! Family-friendly activities will include: \n\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Free play in AdventureWoods – Open to All!  Including Kids Seed Bomb Making Activity and a Bird Painting Scavenger Hunt\n10:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Geocaching* by the large pond\, offered by Let’s Go Outdoors\n11:00 AM – Family Hike with scavenger hunt\, meet in front of the Cope House**\n12:00 PM: Family Yoga\, behind the Cope House**\n1:00 PM – Karate\, in Haines Field\, provided by Action Karate**\n\nCost: FREE \n**No registration required\, but due to social distancing requirements\, the Family hike\, Family Yoga\, and Karate will have limited participation. First come\, first served. \nLocation:  Activities will take place in several areas around the property\, including AdventureWoods\, the Pond\, and the Cope House.  Guests can park on Ardleigh (6060 Ardleigh St\, Phila\, PA) for easy access to AdventureWoods\, or enter the Arboretum off of Chew Ave and follow the parking attendant’s directions. \nPlease note: Face masks are required.  Limited restroom access is available at this time. \nThe event will be cancelled in the case of rain. \n \n \n \n \n \n *More about geocaching: Looking for a COVID safe and different way to play “Hide and Seek” that uses GPS and trinkets (NOT people)?  Let’s Go Outdoors will be offering FREE Beginner Geocaching (pronounced gee-oh-cash-ing) lessons for adults and families at Awbury Arboretum’s newly restored pond area.  You will learn to use a handheld GPS device to look for caches (hidden containers) that hold items that can be turned in for a small prize.  Drop-In between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM and stay to find 1 cache or all of those that are hidden.  Look for Let’s Go Outdoors geocaching activity at Awbury’s Washington Lane SEPTA Station entrance to the Arboretum. \nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy Pasquier at npasquier@awbury.org. URL:https://awbury.org/event/adventurewoods-opening-day-2021/ LOCATION:AdventureWoods\, 6060 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Adventurewoods-collage.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR