BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Awbury Arboretum | Philadelphia, PA - ECPv6.18.2//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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T220000 DTSTAMP:20240711T175255Z CREATED:20240711T172547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T175255Z UID:10000440-1723230000-1723240800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Dende Percussion Ensemble concert + Walk to Honor the Trees DESCRIPTION:Join for a very danceable musical performance by the Dendê percussion ensemble – the vital rhythms of Brazilian carnaval! We will begin with an activation of the art piece on display in the Cope House Gallery\, “Flags for Other Nations”: a 20-minute meditative walk/march with colorful tree flags around an Awbury trail\, to honor the trees as their own nations. \nTickets: $25 (email Vivian Lehrer at vlehrer@gmail.com for tickets!) or $30 at the door! \nCapacity: 45 people \nLocation: Cope House Gallery\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19138 \nTime: August 9\, 7:00pm – 10:00pm URL:https://awbury.org/event/dende-percussion-ensemble-concert-walk-to-honor-the-trees/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LGL-Website-Graphics-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T160000 DTSTAMP:20240808T222451Z CREATED:20240808T222451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T222451Z UID:10000443-1723114800-1723132800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House & Green Sale DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Holiday Open House & Green Sale at The Francis Cope house! \nCheck back here and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter & follow us on social media for more details as we near the event! URL:https://awbury.org/event/holiday-open-house-green-sale/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Awbury-Arboretum-Holiday-Open-House.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T190000 DTSTAMP:20240711T175449Z CREATED:20240711T175449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T175449Z UID:10000441-1722531600-1722538800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Tree Print + Leaf Collage Workshop DESCRIPTION:Make tree prints to bring home\, from stumps of local fallen trees. \nAnd Paint/Collage/Stitch with sturdy Uva de Mar leaves! \nAbout the tree prints: We’ll have white craft paper; feel free to bring your own thicker white paper or smooth fabric. The prints make excellent gifts and home decor. The printers’ ink we use is not water-resistant. \nAbout the leaves: Leaves can be amazing catalysts for creativity because they are already so textured and beautiful. Rather than starting with a blank white rectangle\, you’re already in a conversation that you can just respond to. Come paint\, collage\, and craft with hearty\, durable Uva de Mar leaves that Vivian collected from beaches in Costa Rica and Miami\, and see where the conversation leads you. \nThis event is for all ages! \nTickets: $35 (email Vivian Lehrer at vlehrer@gmail.com for tickets!) or $40 at the door! \nCapacity: 45 people \nLocation: Cope House Gallery\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19138 \nTime: August 1st\, 5:00pm – 7:00pm URL:https://awbury.org/event/tree-print-leaf-collage-workshop/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LGL-Website-Graphics-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T200000 DTSTAMP:20240530T022322Z CREATED:20240530T021145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T022322Z UID:10000429-1718816400-1718827200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Dinner 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us at Awbury Arboretums Francis Cope House on Wednesday June\, 19th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth! \nCome celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a panel discussion and Q&A led by Germantown Infohub’s Rasheed Ajamu\, with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum\, Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson\, and journalist Cassie Ownes! \nFollowing the panel\, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening\, multi-dimensional jazz musician Koof Ibi will serenade guests with an afrofuturistic Jazz rendition inspired by both past and present! \nWe hope you’ll join us for an evening honoring the important legacy of Juneteenth! \nWhen: June 19th\, 5 – 8PM \nWhere: Francis Cope House\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19138 \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awbury.org/event/juneteenth-dinner-2024/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Fine Dining ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Juneteenth-Assets-3-Juneteenth-Final-Design-Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T210000 DTSTAMP:20240320T180944Z CREATED:20240305T212558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T180944Z UID:10000397-1715882400-1715893200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Awbury al Fresco: Garden Party & Benefit for the Arboretum DESCRIPTION:Details & Tickets\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 Home\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Give URL:https://awbury.org/event/alfresco24/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured,Fine Dining,Membership & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000 DTSTAMP:20240402T190425Z CREATED:20240324T200150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T190425Z UID:10000407-1713983400-1713987000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Restorative Yoga DESCRIPTION: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 for a longer amount of time. We will be using blankets\, blocks\, bolsters to allow our bodies to recover from a long day. Bolsters\, blankets\, yoga blocks and blankets are provided.  \nRestorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels. By definition\, restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks\, blankets\, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. Through the use of props for support\, many of the postures are held almost effortlessly.  \nPrice: $73 for Awbury members\, $80 for non-members. \nLocation: Francis Cope House\, 1 Awbury Road. Parking available. \nInstructor: Megan do Nascimento is the wellness coordinator at Awbury\, breast cancer survivor and yoga instructor known for her outgoing personality and inclusive teaching style. She has taught in the Philadelphia prisons\, the school district\, Unite for Her\, Jefferson Hospital\, Visions for Equality and at various gyms in the area. \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awbury.org/event/restorative-yoga/2024-04-24/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Awbury-Morning-Gentle-Yoga.jpg 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:20240413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000 DTSTAMP:20240220T165022Z CREATED:20240212T224726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T165022Z UID:10000389-1713016800-1713024000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Holding My Breath Underwater: Art Show Reception DESCRIPTION:Lisa Volta is a multi-media artist whose work investigates waiting and passage and asks\, “How much longer?” as we watch things grow\, decay\, transform\, or reach their threshold. Lisa thinks about time speeding up\, slowing down\, standing still\, time managed and wasted\, and wonders about the long-term effects of time and the uneasy questions that come with it. \nAn exhibition of Lisa’s work\, entitled\, Holding My Breath Underwater\, will be on view in Awbury’s Cope House Gallery from March 1st – April 28th\, 2024. The gallery is open to the public free of charge Mondays through Thursdays\, 10:00am- 4:00pm. \nA reception for the exhibition will be held on April 13th from 2pm – 4pm. This event is free and open to the public\, no registration is required. Artwork will be available for purchase – to inquire\, please contact artcommittee@awbury.org. All proceed support Awbury Arboretum’s mission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa Volta –The Power and Helplessness of Crossing Borders on Screens\, Oil and Graphite on Paper\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\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 Lisa Volta is a Philadelphia-based artist who works in painting\, photography\, and mixed media. She received her MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and her BFA from Tyler School of Art. Lisa was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship to complete her Master of Fine Arts at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She has exhibited locally at PAFA\, the University of the Arts\, Widener University\, Fleisher Art Memorial\, and several international galleries\, including Kid Ailak Gallery in Tokyo\, Japan. Her artwork is in many private collections worldwide. She received the Hazell Award for Painting while faculty at Fleisher Art Memorial. She received multiple long-term residency grants from the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to work with Philadelphia communities and students. In 2022\, she was selected to write for the Philadelphia Museum of Art blog for their Re:imagining Recovery grant\, where she spoke about integrating work\, inspiration\, and education. Later that year\, she received an Arts and Culture Grant from the Fairmount Park Conservancy to install a collaborative\, woven photographic work at the Hatfield House. Lisa teaches art and design studio classes at Drexel University and is the Exhibitions Curator for Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture. URL:https://awbury.org/event/lisavolta24/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lisa-Volta-Riptide-Oil-on-paper.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000 DTSTAMP:20240207T025528Z CREATED:20240130T205359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T025528Z UID:10000385-1711564200-1711567800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Restorative Yoga DESCRIPTION:Slow down\, Relax\, Rest and Restore inside of the parlors the Francis Cope House. \nThis 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 will be held on the floor. Chair option offered as well. \nPrice: $79 for Awbury members\, $89 for non-members \nWhen: This 5-class series will be held on five Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm on 2/21\, 2/28\, 3/6\, 3/13\, and 3/27 (no class 3/20) \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 Instructor: Megan do Nascimento is the wellness coordinator at Awbury\, breast cancer survivor and yoga instructor known for her outgoing personality and inclusive teaching style. She has taught in the Philadelphia prisons\, the school district\, Unite for Her\, Jefferson Hospital\, Visions for Equality and at various gyms in the area. \n \n \n \n \n \n Awbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/restorativeyoga-febmarch24/2024-03-27/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Wellness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000 DTSTAMP:20240207T025624Z CREATED:20240124T171032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T025624Z UID:10000376-1710406800-1710410400@awbury.org SUMMARY:Awbury Morning Gentle Yoga DESCRIPTION:Wake up and stretch your body and mind in the lovely setting of The Francis Cope House. \nClass will be a combination of floor/ mat (chair option too) standing poses. We will use the walls\, blocks and blankets to support our poses. Our focus will be improving flexibility\, focus and recovery. Especially well-suited for those with pain\, trouble sleeping\, anxiety\, or high levels of stress. \nPrice: $79 for Awbury members\, $89 for non-members \nWhen: Thursdays\, 9:00-10:00AM\, February 15th – March 14th (5-class series)  \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 Instructor: Megan do Nascimento is the wellness coordinator at Awbury\, breast cancer survivor and yoga instructor known for her outgoing personality and inclusive teaching style. She has taught in the Philadelphia prisons\, the school district\, Unite for Her\, Jefferson Hospital\, Visions for Equality and at various gyms in the area. \n \n \n \n \n \n Awbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/awbury-morning-gentle-yoga/2024-03-14/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Awbury-Morning-Gentle-Yoga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T150000 DTSTAMP:20240208T212125Z CREATED:20240127T002009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T212125Z UID:10000347-1708779600-1708786800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Black History: Resistance\, Renewal\, Resiliency - Goat Walk and the Harriet Tubman Living History Experience DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month\nwith 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. \nRegistration is now FULL for the speaker and planting activity\, but all are welcome to attend the goat walks – no registration required! \n \n \n \n \n \n Detailed Schedule:\n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\n1:00PM – 1:30PM – Goat Walks at the Cope House – The Philly Goat Project goats will be available for walks around the Cope House\, story book reading\, goat cuddles and fun. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION FULL\n1:30PM – 2:30PM – The Harriet Tubman Living History Experience – Millicent Sparks\, Actor\, Writer and CEO of Millicent Sparks Productions\, Inc. will present her portrayal of Harriet Tubman. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION FULL\n2:30PM – 3:00PM Microgreens Workshop – Black and Planted will lead a mini-workshop about healthy greens. Participants will have the opportunity to plant and take home their own microgreens. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photograph of Harriet Tubman by The National Park Service is licensed under CC BY 2.0.\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 Sponsored By: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented By: URL:https://awbury.org/event/black-history-harriet-tubman-goat-walk/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PGP-Awbury-Black-History-Month-Event-2024-Photo_smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T193000 DTSTAMP:20240105T223312Z CREATED:20231211T173744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T223312Z UID:10000345-1707330600-1707334200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Restorative Yoga at Awbury Arboretum DESCRIPTION: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 will be held on the floor. Chair option offered as well. Price: $79 for Awbury members\, $89 for non-members When: Wednesdays\, 6:30-7:30pm\, Jan 10 – Feb 7 (5-class series) \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 Megan Do Nascimento is a breast cancer survivor and yoga instructor known for her outgoing personality and inclusive teaching style. She has taught in the Philadelphia prisons\, the school district\, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital\, Visions for Equality\, Unite For Her\, The Salvation Army Kroc Center and various fitness centers in the area. She routinely donates her time and skills to those without easy access to yoga\, most recently traveling to Matamoros\, Mexico\, to teach classes to refugees seeking asylum in the United States. She currently serves as wellness coordinator for Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAwbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/restorativeyoga1/2024-02-07/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T193000 DTSTAMP:20240124T162525Z CREATED:20231208T183754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T162525Z UID:10000323-1707157800-1707161400@awbury.org SUMMARY:Flow and Unwind Yoga: Winter Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Stay grounded and nourished this winter through a weekly commitment to mindful movement. \nEnjoy 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 feeling of being at home in one’s body. Options offered to suit varying levels of experience. Most suitable for those able to get up and down from the floor with relative ease. \nPrice: $79 for Awbury members\, $89 for non-members \nWhen: Mondays\, 6:30-7:30pm\, Jan 8 – Feb 5 (5-class series) \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 Sarah Charlesworth (she/her)\, MPH\, CYT. Sarah is a Philadelphia-based yoga teacher specializing in hatha/vinyasa\, prenatal\, postnatal & kids’ yoga. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and teaching for six\, holding certifications in several modalities. Sarah’s teaching is inspired by the natural world and its cycles. \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/flow-and-unwind-yoga-winter-session-1/2024-02-05/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image0-5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T123000 DTSTAMP:20240112T210326Z CREATED:20231208T175354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T210326Z UID:10000314-1705311000-1705321800@awbury.org SUMMARY:2024 MLK Day of Service at Awbury Arboretum DESCRIPTION:Registration is now full for the MLK Day of Service at Awbury Arboretum. THANK YOU for the overwhelming support! Check out these other great local volunteer opportunities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: \nSunday\, January 14th\, 10am – 1pm Germantown United CDC MLK Day of Service \nMonday\, Jan 15th\, 9am – 12pm Friends of the Wissahickon MLK Day of Service URL:https://awbury.org/event/mlkday2024/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T180000 DTSTAMP:20231127T222620Z CREATED:20231017T140502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T222620Z UID:10000290-1701511200-1701540000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House & Greens Sale DESCRIPTION:A Pop-Up Shop & Cope House Celebration\nFor the Whole Family\n \n \n \n \n \n Fire pits\, marshmallows\, storytelling\, goats\, shopping\, music\, treats and play! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshops\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Centerpiece-Making with Hideko Secrest\nGreat to do with the kids!$15 per person or family (one centerpiece per registrant)\n  \n \n Sign Up Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wreath-Decorating led by Belem Velasquez\nwith the award-winning landscape design firm PHILADELPHIA GARDENS\, INC. \nIncludes a fresh and fragrant 24-inch Noble Fir wreath along with all-you-can-use\, all-natural\, locally-sourced and exotic embellishments$65 per person\n  \n \n Sign Up Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wreath-Decorating & Wine\nwith Compass Rose Floral & Spacial Designer Vivian Rowe \nIncludes a 24-inch Balsam Fir wreath and assorted natural embellishments- and mulled wine! $50 per person\n  \n \n Sign Up Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the Historic Cope House & Gardens\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indoor Offerings\n~ for sale ~\n \n \n \n \n \n • Honey from the Philly Beekeepers Guild\n• Philadelphia Goat Project Sweatshirts and Swag\n• Handmade textiles from the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers\n• Finely-crafted furnishings & home accessories from FUUGs Furniture\n• And more!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Branches & Boughs\n~ for sale ~\n \n \n \n \n \n Awbury Hollies\n• American• English• Japanese• Blue Meserve• Chinese• Winterberry• Little Leaf\n \n \n \n \n \n Other Awbury Cuttings\n• Yellow anise (Illicium parviflorum)• Southern magnolia• Yew• Juniper• Norway spruce• Nordman fir\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Essentials: Wreaths & Roping\n~ for sale ~\n \n \n \n \n \n • Mixed Wreaths with Pinecones\n• Mixed English Boxwood Wreaths\n• Boxwood Roping\n• Cedar Roping\n• White Pine Roping\n \n \n \n \n \n These items sell out quickly! Order ahead to guarantee your purchase!\n \n Pre-Order Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With:\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 \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 All proceeds support Awbury Arboretum’s mission URL:https://awbury.org/event/holiday-greens-sale-2023/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T160000 DTSTAMP:20230213T192054Z CREATED:20230123T203140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T192054Z UID:10000025-1676728800-1676736000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Hike DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the cold weather keep you indoors! Join us for a tree identification hike with Grant Folin\, Awbury’s Landscape Manager. \nLearn to look at tree shape\, bark\, buds\, and branching structure to identify a variety of trees on Awbury’s grounds. Leaves are often considered the easiest way to identify trees but as the saying goes\, “leaves can lie. Winter is a great time to build tree identification skills”. \n We will begin in the Cope House where we will discuss terminology and review key identification questions. Then we’ll head outside to put our new skills to the test. We will finish up in the Cope House with time for Q and A. \n \n \n \n \n \n Where: Cope House \nCost: $15\, Register Below \nRaindate: Saturday\, February 25th at 2pm \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 Fill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awbury.org/event/winter-tree-identification-hike/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/by-Beth-Miner-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T190000 DTSTAMP:20221220T194344Z CREATED:20221219T191739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T194344Z UID:10000201-1672851600-1672858800@awbury.org SUMMARY:Interconnected Art Show & opening reception DESCRIPTION:January 2- February 26\, 2023\nOpening Reception Wednesday\,\nJanuary 4\, 5-7 PM\nCost: FREE \nAwbury ArboretumThe Francis Cope HouseOne Awbury RoadPhiladelphia\, PA 19138 \n  \nInterconnected features artwork by Artessa Alliance members Brenda Howell\, Colleen Hammond\, Elena Drozdova\, Julia Way\, Karen Hunter McLaughlin\, Kimberly Mehler\, Megan Raab Greenholt\, Nancy Agati\, Nathalie Borozny\, and Rebecca Schultz\, reflecting each artist’s relationship with the more-than-human world. \nSome works are based on close observation of nature; others are inspired by natural forms and systems. Many incorporate foraged and natural materials. Through a variety of styles and media\, Interconnected is a creative meditation on the web of life. \nWorks are available for purchase – Please contact artcommittee@awbury.org \n \n \n \n \n \n View Awbury’s past art exhibitions here URL:https://awbury.org/event/interconnected/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AuburyInvite-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T120000 DTSTAMP:20221004T154231Z CREATED:20220908T160952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T154231Z UID:10000021-1669798800-1669809600@awbury.org SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Cope House Garden Volunteer Days DESCRIPTION:Bi-weekly Cope House Garden Volunteer Days \nAssist gardeners at Awbury with moving perennial plants around the gardens atthe Francis Cope House. Gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle. Come dressed appropriately for the weather that day and be prepared to get dirty. Stay tuned for moreWednesday volunteer workdays every 2 weeks into November. \nPark at Cope House\, 1 Awbury Rd. Meet at equipment shed at back of parking lot \nNo rain date – Cancellation for heavy rain \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting Wednesday\, September 7th\, 9 am to 12 noon \nSeptember 21st \nNo volunteer day October 5th- Yom Kippur \nOctober 12th \nOctober 19th \nNovember 2nd \nNovember 16th \nNovember 30th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awbury.org/event/garden-volunteer-days-2022/2022-11-30/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Branda-autumn-photo-cope-house-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T173000 DTSTAMP:20221006T151354Z CREATED:20221006T150902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T151354Z UID:10000024-1668355200-1668360600@awbury.org SUMMARY:Photographing Birds in our Region: Special Birds\, Great Experiences and Helpful Techniques DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 13th\, 4:00-5:30 pm\, art reception immediately following\nLocation: The Francis Cope House\nCost: Free; but registration required and capped at 30\nPlease fill out the form below to register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this presentation\, Troy Bynum will share techniques he uses to capture his beautiful bird images. Featuring birds from around the tri-state area\, including Wissahickon Valley Park\, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge\, Carpenter Woods\, Palmyra Cove Nature Center\, and Barnegat Lighthouse State Park\, Troy Bynum will give suggestions and can answer questions to help you improve your own photography.  Whether you are interested in photographing birds or just enjoy looking at photographs to improve your knowledge of birds\, this presentation is not to be missed. It is the last presentation scheduled for Awbury’s Year of Birds programming. \n  \nPart of 2022: Year of The Birds at Awbury Arboretum \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Troy Bynum is a wildlife photographer and avid birder local to the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Mt.Airy and spent a lot of time exploring Wissahickon Valley Park as a kid\, where his interest and love for nature began. As Troy grew\, so did his admiration for nature – wildlife to be more specific. \nNow\, Troy spends most of his free time exploring natural areas around the tri-state area in search of beautiful birds. He specializes in showcasing the beautiful patterns\, texture\, and colors found throughout nature. We often overlook a lot of things that nature has to offer and Troy is on a mission to spark interest in others to go outside and explore the world around them. \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 Questions? Please contact Awbury@awbury.org. \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/special-birds/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Troy-Bynum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T210000 DTSTAMP:20221006T152815Z CREATED:20220914T170149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T152815Z UID:10000022-1665514800-1665522000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Tony Croasdale: “Migration and Migrant Traps: Why Awbury Arboretum is Great for Birding” DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series with Tony Croasdale “Migration and Migrant Traps: Why Awbury Arboretum is Great for Birding”\nTuesday\, October 11th\, 7:00-9:00pm \nThis lecture will be a crash course in bird migration and the ecology behind this phenomenon. This talk will focus on how the location and plants of Awbury Arboretum regularly attract interesting bird species to this urban oasis. Especially in Spring and Fall\, certain spots in large cities provide spectacular bird watching that can often exceed rural locations. The presentation will expand to other migrant traps in Philly and the greater Philadelphia region to showcase other spots to observe bird migration. A goal of this talk will be to share information on how to borrow binoculars and field guides and how to access birding locations by public transportation.  \nPart of 2022: The Year of Birds at Awbury Arboretum \nCost: FREE; but registration required and capped at 30\nRegistration is required and limited to 30 people; please use the form below.  All participants must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask while in the Cope House. \nLocation: The Francis Cope House\, 1 Awbury Road\, Philadelphia 19138\nQuestions?  Please contact Awbury@awbury.org \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  Tony Croasdale is a native Philadelphian who has been birding for 35+ years. He works as an ecologist and educator for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation\, hosts the Urban Wildlife Podcast\, and is an Adjunct Professor of Plant Ecology at Temple University. Tony has performed Field Ornithology in Alaska\, Arctic Canada\, Peru\, Brazil and locally. He holds a B.S. in Horticulture from Temple and a M.S. in Biology from St. Joseph’s. \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/migration-and-migrant-traps/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tony-Crosdale-Birding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000 DTSTAMP:20220824T170626Z CREATED:20220808T163133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T170626Z UID:10000014-1663261200-1663268400@awbury.org SUMMARY:Art Reception: Forager DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the galleries of the Francis Cope House to see \n“Forager”\n\n\n\nAn exhibit featuring select worksby Katie VanVliet. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will be on display Sept 2nd through October 30th\, 2022 (Monday – Thursday\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM unless there is an event at the Cope House) with an Artist’s Reception on Thursday\, Sept 15th\, 5:00–7:00 PM.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is FREE. No registration required. \nLocation: the Cope House\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA \nClick here to learn more about art exhibitions at Awbury Arboretum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Bios/Statements:\nKatie VanVliet (she/her) is a sculptor and printmaker practicing from her home studio in Elkins Park and at BYO Print in Philadelphia. She studied fine arts at Moore College of Art & Design before co-founding BYO Print in 2010; BYO Print is a collective studio for emerging and established independent printmakers. She was a resident at Vermont Studio Center in 2017 and the 2018-2019 printmaker in residence at Cheltenham Arts Center. She occasionally teaches workshops about using reclaimed objects in an art practice\, and teaches non-toxic printmaking at Cheltenham Arts Center. Her work can be collected through Paradigm Gallery + Studio in Philadelphia\, PA.  \nArtist’s Statement: \n“Found and collected materials are the main component of my work – graphic elements of prints and physical building blocks of sculptures and installations. Leftovers of daily routines that accumulate over time and collections of those I hold dear have always been the sources of my practice. Collections of used tea bags become quilted paper. Eggshells are repaired from the morning’s breakfasts. Endless numbers of no.11 knife blades become new absurd tools. These constantly increasing multiples serve as tally marks of the days’ passing. The specimen as both the multiple (a remainder of routine) and as an individual (a foraged treasure) weaves narrative through the work that is both extremely autobiographical\, yet familiar to many.”  URL:https://awbury.org/event/art-reception-forager/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/VanVlietpair-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T160000 DTSTAMP:20220823T191525Z CREATED:20220802T175227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T191525Z UID:10000013-1662904800-1662912000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Members DESCRIPTION: \nSunday\, September 11thThe Francis Cope House2:00-4:00PM\n \n\n2 pm – State of AffairsCatch up on Awbury happenings\, meet the Board of Directors andNewly elected members (See Nominee Slate Link Below) \n3pm – Botanical High TeaJoin us for botanical teas\, lemonades\, infused wines from Alyssa Schimmel with delicious bites made by Chef Gail Hinson \nVoting for board members will open on September 2ndand will remain open until September 8th\n\nMembers are invited to view the 2022 nominee slate and can cast their vote there once voting opens.Thank you for being a member of Awbury Arboretum! \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a Members’ Only event. Members\, please RSVP for this event below. \nTo become a member at Awbury please visit our membership page.\n \n \n \n \n \n Awbury Arboretum form URL:https://awbury.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-members/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vine-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T210000 DTSTAMP:20220818T161505Z CREATED:20220818T140447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T161505Z UID:10000015-1662490800-1662498000@awbury.org SUMMARY:Birdering - A Field Guide to Birder Behavior in Philadelphia DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series with George Armistead ” Birdering – A Field Guide to Birder Behavior in Philadelphia”\nTuesday\, September 6th\, 7:00-9:00pm \nPerhaps the only thing more fascinating than birds are birders. Birders have a reputation\, but a considered look shows that the hobby attracts all kinds\, (even James Bond himself). We’ll take a look at the recent history of bird study in the area\, examine voids where discoveries may still lurk\, and look at resources for folks getting started. \nPart of 2022: The Year of Birds at Awbury Arboretum \nCost: FREE; but registration required and capped at 30\nRegistration is required and limited to 30 people; please use the form below.  All participants must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask while in the Cope House. \nLocation: The Francis Cope House\, 1 Awbury Road\, Philadelphia 19138\nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy at npasquier@awbury.org. \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 George Armistead\, a birder since the age of 9 years old\, has a long history in connecting people with nature through guided trips and expedition travel. After 20 years of developing and guiding tours to dozens of countries across all seven continents\, he formed Hillstar Nature with the goal of bringing together a team who can provide fulfilling and authentic wildlife experiences. George has authored two books on birds including Better Birding: Tips\, Tools\, and Concepts for the Field (2015\, Princeton University Press) and The ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Pennsylvania (2016\, Scott & Nix\, Inc.). He received a masters degree in environmental studies at the University of Pennsylvania\, and is an associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia\, and co-hosts Lifelist: A Birding Podcast. He’s an avid fan of Philadelphia sports teams and loves spending time at home\, with his wife Kristin and their dog Sully. \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/birdering-a-field-guide-to-birder-behavior-in-philadelphia/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-9.55.57-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T190000 DTSTAMP:20220630T160125Z CREATED:20220630T160119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T160125Z UID:10000218-1661533200-1661540400@awbury.org SUMMARY:Art Reception: Monotypes DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the galleries of the Francis Cope House to see \n“Monotypes”\n\n\n\nAn exhibit featuring select works 8 years in the makingby Stephen Kennedy. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will be on display July 1st through August 30th\, 2022 (Monday – Thursday\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM unless there is an event at the Cope House) with a Closing Artist’s Reception on Friday\, Aug 26th\, 5:00–7:00 PM.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is FREE. No registration required. \nLocation: the Cope House\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA \nClick here to learn more about art exhibitions at Awbury Arboretum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Bios/Statements:\nStephen Kennedy: \na painter and printmaker\, lives and works in Fort Washington\, PA\, and teaches painting and drawing at Cheltenham Center for the Arts.  He studied painting with Danni Dawson and Nelson Shanks and printmaking with Merle Spandorfer. \nArtist’s Statement: \n“The monotypes in this show were made over a period of eight years and were inspired by my family and the world around me. I began making them in 2014 in a class at CCA. The instructor\, Merle Spandorfer\, a well-known and well-loved printmaker\, not only instructed\, inspired\, and encouraged her students but also cajoled\, critiqued\, and made us laugh.  This exhibit is dedicated to her.” URL:https://awbury.org/event/art-reception-monotypes/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-30-at-10.58.39-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T210000 DTSTAMP:20220914T170901Z CREATED:20220621T163733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T170901Z UID:10000214-1661281200-1661288400@awbury.org SUMMARY:The Bird Collision Problem in Philadelphia DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series with Keith Russell: “The Bird Collision Problem in Philadelphia “\nTuesday\, August 23rd\, 7:00-9:00pm \nBirds have been colliding with buildings and other human structures since the 19th century and much of the work that has been done historically to help us understand the phenomenon was done in Pennsylvania\, and this includes pioneering research conducted in Philadelphia by the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club during the 1890s. This talk will review what we have learned about the problem in Philadelphia and what has been done in recent years in Philadelphia to address it. \nPart of 2022: The Year of Birds at Awbury Arboretum \nCost: FREE; but registration required and capped at 30\nRegistration is required and limited to 30 people; please use the form below.  All participants must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask while in the Cope House. \nLocation: The Francis Cope House\, 1 Awbury Road\, Philadelphia 19138\nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy at npasquier@awbury.org. \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 Keith Russell is the Program Manager for Urban Conservation for Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Based in Philadelphia he works on a variety of bird conservation issues including bird collisions with human structures\, birds and nocturnal lights\, non-native plants\, migration stopover habitat\, and ornithological history. His work uses education\, monitoring\, research\, advocacy\, mitigation work\, and habitat restoration to improve conditions for birds in ways that have also broadened engagement in the environmental movement. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding for this event has been provided by Spring Point Partners\, PA Humanities\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.   \n \n \n \n \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/the-bird-collision-problem-in-philadelphia/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KRussell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T170000 DTSTAMP:20220707T153339Z CREATED:20220707T153330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T153339Z UID:10000011-1659193200-1659200400@awbury.org SUMMARY:ConsenSIS for The Clearing\, a public poetry reading DESCRIPTION:ConsenSIS for The Clearing\, a public poetry reading\ncelebrating Black women and femme poets on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022 at Awbury Arboretum\n3:00-5:00PM \nHelmed by Trapeta B. Mayson\, 2020-2021 Poet Laureate\, and Yolanda Wisher\, 2016-2017 Poet Laureate\, ConsenSIS strives to create space for Black women and femme poets\, surveying and memorializing their work and lives within the ripe literary scene of Philadelphia. From the bold writings of suffragist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper to the lyrical chants of Sonia Sanchez\, Black women and femmes have long been a vibrant part of Philadelphia’s poetic legacy. ConsenSIS\, fiscally sponsored by Philadelphia Contemporary\, is part of Re:Generation\, a nationwide participatory public art and history project organized by Monument Lab and supported by the Mellon Foundation. \nSpend your afternoon supporting and listening to the work of Black women and femme poets of the Philadelphia region. Light refreshments will be provided as well as free giveaways (while supplies last). \n \n Register Here URL:https://awbury.org/event/consensis-for-the-clearing-a-public-poetry-reading/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PublicReadingFlyer-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T210000 DTSTAMP:20220630T172519Z CREATED:20220623T154707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T172519Z UID:10000216-1658862000-1658869200@awbury.org SUMMARY:For the Birds: Native Plants for a Healthy Habitat DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series with Cynthia Ahern: “For the Birds: Native Plants for a Healthy Habitat”\nTuesday\, July 26th\, 7:00-9:00pm \nBe a good neighbor – invite birds to your property by growing native plants to provide a year-round source of food and protection for our feathered friends! This program pairs a presentation and arboretum tour focused on exploring and selecting native species appropriate for your bird-friendly landscape.   \nPart of 2022: The Year of Birds at Awbury Arboretum \nCost: FREE; but registration required and capped at 30\nRegistration is required and limited to 30 people; please use the form below. All participants must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask while in the Cope House. \nLocation: The Francis Cope House\, 1 Awbury Road\, Philadelphia 19138\nQuestions?  Please contact Nancy at npasquier@awbury.org.  \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 Cynthia Ahern is a naturalist who focuses on interrelationships between plants and animals in natural and manipulated environments. She creates landscapes featuring native plants with high nutritional value for pollinators and other wildlife. Her interests and research include quantifying Salvia nectar for hummingbirds\, boreal plant communities\, native plant communities and sustainable cultivation of food crops. \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/for-the-birds-native-plants-for-a-healthy-habitat/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG-1885.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T210000 DTSTAMP:20220614T153642Z CREATED:20220525T151448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T153642Z UID:10000211-1655402400-1655413200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebratory Dinner DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Dinner at Awbury\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis Event is now Sold Out! \nJoin Chef Gail Hinson for a joyous evening featuring cuisine inspired by cooks of the Reconstruction Era. Guests will enjoy a buffet-style dinner on the tented pavilion of Awbury’s Francis Cope House\, punctuated by live performance from spoken word artists\, poets\, re-enactors\, and musicians. Purchase tickets below. $45 each \nSpeaker: Cornelia Swinson\, Executive Director of Johnson House and Juneteenth Advocate/Activist. \nPerformers: Darius Lantz – spoken word artist and poet; Victoria Peurifoy – Author\, Poet\, Actress\, Spoken Word Artist; Osirus Wildfire\, Singer\, guitarist; Karen Smith\, Percussionist; Julian Hinson\, Bass Player (of Worldtown Sound System). \nCocktail Sampling: Debra Autrey\, Owner of Entre Autress. Debra will be introducing her new Plant Based Cocktail Product line. \n  \nFunding for this event has been provided by Spring Point Partners\, PA Humanities\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awbury.org/event/juneteenth-celebratory-dinner/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Juneteenth_Corrected.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000 DTSTAMP:20220519T131416Z CREATED:20220317T042833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T131416Z UID:10000006-1652979600-1652979600@awbury.org SUMMARY:Thomas Pym Cope Award Celebration 2022 DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for a Memorable evening!\n  \nThe Thomas Pym Cope Award is presented biennially to members of our community who epitomize Thomas P. Cope’s philanthropic approach in Philadelphia. In 2022\, we will honor Connie and Eldredge “Rags” Ragsdale for their extraordinary philanthropic service to our city and community. Proceeds raised through the Thomas Pym Cope Award Celebration support the Fund for the Gardens and Grounds at Awbury Arboretum. \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 Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour on the patio of Awbury’s historic Francis Cope House followed by a gourmet dinner served by Peachtree Catering. After dinner\, we will recognize our honorees\, and follow up with a signature Peachtree dessert.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTicket sales are now closed\, but you can still make a gift of any amount in honor of Connie and Rags! \nThe form below provides an option to make a gift to the Fund for the Gardens and Grounds at Awbury Arboretum and leave a message for our honorees.\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 OUR 2022 HONOREES\n\n\nEldredge “Rags” Ragsdale\nAfter serving in the U.S. army for 28 years\, Rags has dedicated his retirement years to “gardening for the greater good” – in the words of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Rags is the long-time president of the Awbury Community Garden Club and sits on the Boards of both the Awbury Arboretum Association and Food Moxie. He has cultivated and donated thousands of pounds of produce to the City Harvest program and given countless volunteer hours to many other gardens\, green spaces\, and green organizations across the city. \nConnie Ragsdale\nConnie brings the same level of commitment and service to our shared historic and cultural resources. Connie spent 32 years working with Philadelphia youth as an educator\, and today she dedicates her time and talents to preserving and interpreting our local history. She is the President of the Board of Directors at Historic Strawberry Mansion\, sits on the Board of The Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground\, and supports many other local historic and cultural sites\, serving in a variety of roles ranging from historian\, to docent\, to educational advisor.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR 2022 HOST COMMITTEE\nas of 5/19/22\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ASALH PhilaMontco Branch\nHarold Boone\nCamille Z. Charles\nKatie and Pete Commons\nThomas J. Doll and Linda Gardner Doll\nJoe and Carolyn Evans\nKate Flynn\nElizabeth Gemmill\nMike Gillum and Andrew White\nShanna Halpern and Jean Gajary\nMary and William Hangley\nMaryl Hitchings\nAnn Hozack\nLinda Owens\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Juday Rhoads and Sam Rhoads\nSara Robbins \nFranklyn & Cintra Rodgers\nNorman Marcus\nNajjia Mahmoud and Mark Sellers\nGeorge McNeely and William O’Connor\nSarah and Philip Price\, Jr.\nMatt Rader\, Representing the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society\nRuth and Sidney Rosenblatt\nChris and Lee van de Velde\nKristin Winch and Ron Tarver\nSydelle Zove and Stephen Kaufman\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 \n \n \n \n The Francis Cope House\nOne Awbury Road\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19138\nPhone: 215-849-2855\nContact Us\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 Hosted & Maintained by LeberOne Web Design & Consulting\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 Francis Cope House\nOne Awbury Road\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19138\nPhone: 215-849-2855\nContact Us\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 Hosted & Maintained by LeberOne Web Design & Consulting URL:https://awbury.org/event/copeaward22/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T190000 DTSTAMP:20220426T181730Z CREATED:20220422T183204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T181730Z UID:10000009-1651770000-1651777200@awbury.org SUMMARY:Art Reception: Verdant Visions DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the galleries of the Francis Cope House to see \n“Verdant Visions”\n\n\n\nA collective exhibition featuring select worksby members of Awbury Arboretum’s Art Committee \n\n\n\nThis exhibition will be on display May 3 through June 26\, 2022 (Mon-Thurs\, 10 AM – 4 PM and Sat-Sun 10 AM – 2PM\, unless there is an event at the Cope House) with an Opening & Artist’s Reception on Thursday\, May 5th\, 5:00–7:00 PM.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is FREE. No registration required. \nLocation: the Cope House\, 1 Awbury Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA \nClick here to learn more about art exhibitions at Awbury Arboretum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Bios/Statements:\nBetsey Batchelor: Betsey Batchelor is an artist and teacher that lives and works in Philadelphia. She received her MFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and her BFA in Painting at The University of the Arts (Philadelphia College of Art). Her work has been shown at the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia\, Dartmouth College\, Swarthmore College\, Arcadia University\, and the Jessica Berwind Gallery\, Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art\, and the Matthews Hamilton Gallery in Philadelphia. She is the recipient of grants from both the Pennsylvania State Council on the Arts and Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Betsey is a MacDowell Colony Fellow. Batchelor says “The most interesting place to be is between. The state of not knowing\, not naming\, of becoming and not yet being holds a particular energy. I am fascinated with how the small and intimate world of the everyday\, the known and particular\, sit within a larger\, expansive\, and mysterious world that resists knowing through touch or measure. Shape\, with it’s boundaries\, contours and gesture\, offers a metaphor for the limits of our ability to know a world that goes beyond the reach of our senses.” \nIman Jones: Jones says “Simple shapes laid in an unspecific or set pattern that creates an intricate mosaic design that allows you\, the viewer\, to get lost in the details. That’s how I would describe my mosaic paintings. I create them with the hope to give someone a chance to interpret each individual piece differently upon viewing them over multiple times. The paintings are done on a multitude of surfaces\, from paper and canvas\, to wood and glass. I’ve created pieces for walls but also I’ve made pieces to be used as artistic furniture. I encourage you to take the time to get lost in my remixed vision of what mosaics are and can be.” \nJulie Kring: Julie Kring received a B.S. from Kutztown University and an M. Ed. From Penn State University\, both in the field of Art Education with concentrations in Aesthetic Education and Museum Education. As an art educator for over 30 years\, Julie has taught in public and private schools in Coatesville\, Philadelphia\, Camden\, NJ and Seattle WA. Since 2012 she has enjoyed pursuing her own art career in painting and printmaking\, exhibiting her work with The Cheltenham Printmaker’s Guild andThe American Color Print Society\, along with two individual shows in 2017 and this 2020. Her work has received the Printmaker’s Award at the Annual Cheltenham Center of the Arts Members Show in 2013 and 2015 and the Stella Drabkin Award from the American Color Print Society in 2016. Julie is the co-founder of Artful Devotion\, a program offering retreats and workshops for groups interested in discovering ways to enhance their spiritual practice through art making. \nRichard Metz: Richard Metz is a 62-year-old Philadelphia based artist\, husband\, father\, former art teacher\, writer\, and activist with a focus on environmental issues. He has been showing work mostly in the Philadelphia/NY area for forty years. He graduated from Tyler School of Art\, and received an MFA from Maine College of Art in 2000. His artwork since then has included drawing\, printmaking\, painting\, illustrated stories\, sculpture\, indoor and outdoor installations\, performance and theater. Much of the work can be seen on his website: www.mistermetz.com. Metz says “Art making is to me ecologically\, about the process\, about my choices of where to make work\, what to use\, why make it\, and what do I want my work to say….The choice to depict animals and birds in a portrait-like manner is to attempt to decenter humans. What if we aren’t the most important creatures on the planet\, just the most deadly?” URL:https://awbury.org/event/art-reception-verdant-visions/ LOCATION:The Francis Cope House\, One Awbury Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138 CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SecondStoryTours_Square_Web_Social.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR