Nature Can Heal

Our mission is to help our children and families become healthy and happy by spending time outside in nature.

Free Family Activities & Events

All Abilities RAMble

The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA

Philly Goat Project is hosting the All Abilities RAMble, a farm visit with the goats for folx with different abilities, special needs, and their friends/families! Free! Reservations are required. To […]

Move, Groove, & Buggin Out BINGO!

The Cope House at Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It's time to play BINGO, with a twist of movement and nature fun!  We'll be offering this fun activity, from 12pm-2pm, during Awbury's Holiday Green Sale.  Kiddos, and adults, will […]

Free

Winter Celebration

Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United States

Hosted by Norristown Farm Park, come celebrate the winter season! Meet Frosty the Snowman and get your photo taken. Create some winter crafts and enjoy fun activities. Also visit our […]

Free

Storytime, Movement, Pond Adventure

The Cope House at Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Let's get our bodies movin, since cooler temps are upon us!  Join us for our movement themed storytime, which will get kids (and adults) up-and-about through our interactive book reading.  If storybook movement isn't enough, we'll be taking a nature walk down to Awbury's Pond for some exploration and a scavenger hunt adventure. Upon our […]

Free

Walk with CHOP! (December 14)

CHOP Cobbs Creek Primary Care 225 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Need some fun walking buddies? Look no further than your friends at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia! During this monthly walking series, explore the beautiful gem of Cobbs Creek park with […]

Free

Vroom, Vroom: Van-tasticly Fun Activity Time

Cobbs Creek Nature Playground 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for a leisurely program in the vicinity of the Cobbs Creek Nature Playground.  Let's Go Outdoors, in partnership with Let's Go 1-2-3, will be pulling up in our […]

Free

Warm-Up Meadow Hike (Kid-Friendly/Playground)

Houston Meadow Trailhead 991 E Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PA

It's time to warm-up, as the temperatures are dropping and winter is making an appearance! Join us for an easy/moderate hike, along the Houston Meadow Trail, which will get the […]

Free

Scavenger Hunt, Play, & Ornament Craft

Cobbs Creek Nature Playground 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

It's the WINTER season, which sometimes hides some of the natural beauty we take for granted in the warmer months.  However, we'll be offering a leisurely scavenger hunt to uncover […]

Free

Full Moon Hike

Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United States

Hosted by Norristown Farm Park, come experience a hike under the full moon. This nearly two mile hike will be led by Park Ranger Dave. See some nocturnal animals and […]

Puppet/Theater Fun Along the Trail

Blue Bell Park West Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We're bringing a twist of theater and puppet character fun to the trails.  This will be a hike/nature stroll lead by a fun-loving puppet character (trained and handled by our […]

Free

Hidden “Leaf” Creations

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ever thought, "Let's go find some hidden treasures."  Well, that's what we'll be doing during this session, though with a spin... we'll be finding things that can normally only be […]

Free

Winter Fun Meanderings – Around the Farm

The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for a relatively quick and easy hike along the Farm side of Awbury Arboretum's grounds, as well as for some fun activities.  We'll meander along the trail, where […]

Free

Benefits of Outdoor Play

Healthier heart and lungs

Better mood

Improves cognition and focus

Fosters sense of well-being

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