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

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

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 have dropped and winter is here! Join us for an easy/moderate hike, along the Houston Meadow Trail, which will get the heart pumping, […]

Free

(Indoor/Outdoor) 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

(Indoor/Outdoor) Let it Snow: Storytime, Snowballs & Snowglobes

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

The weather's cold and as the song goes... "...let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...," which is part of our program title. Join us as we read snow-themed […]

Free

Storytime Yoga: Animals in Winter

Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave, , PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Heartwell Yoga, welcome the new year with this indoor/outdoor experience at the Chestnut Hill Library! Read, move, breathe, and be during Storytime Yoga. Enjoy a multi-sensory story experience […]

Free

Benefits of Outdoor Play

Healthier heart and lungs

Better mood

Improves cognition and focus

Fosters sense of well-being

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