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
Puppet/Theater Fun Along the Trail
Blue Bell Park West Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe'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 […]
(Outdoors) Springtime Meadow Hike (Kid-Friendly/Playground)
Houston Meadow Trailhead 991 E Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PASpring is here! Let's spring into gear with a kid-friendly hike... Join us for an easy/moderate hike, along the Houston Meadow Trail, which will get the heart pumping, as well […]
(Outdoors) Pencils Out: It’s an Optional Color/Draw Walkabout
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTomorrow, 3/30, it's "National Pencil Day", as well as "Take A Walk Day." So, to start the celebrations early, we're hosting this session as a way to incorporate a pencil […]
(Outdoors) It’s A Wrap: Winter Craft Close-Out! (@ Cobbs Creek)
Cobbs Creek Nature Playground 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PAWinter's over and Spring is here. However, we know we've experienced some cold temps, snowy days, and overall icky weather the past few winter months. This impacted some of our […]
Springtime Pond Time & Duck Find!
The Pond at Awbury Arboretum Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a leisurely early Spring program where kiddos can explore around the pond at Awbury to see if any ducks or other animals are around. In addition, we'll […]
Puppet/Theater Fun Along the Trail
Blue Bell Park West Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe'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 […]
Meadow Hike to Playground Site
Houston Meadow Trailhead 991 E Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PASpring is here! Let's spring into gear with a kid-friendly hike... Join us for an easy/moderate hike, along the Houston Meadow Trail, which will get the heart pumping, as well […]
Around the Farm, Show & Tell, and Animal Poses
The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PAJoin us for an easy nature walk/stroll around the Farm at Awbury. To add some fun to our nature walk/stroll adventure, have you're kiddos bring (if they'd like) their favorite […]
Tweet, Tweet: Create/Decorate a Birdhouse & Birding
Cobbs Creek Nature Playground 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PAJoin us for a create/decorate your own decorative bird house. Kid participants will assemble a wooden craft bird house and use markers to color and/or decorate it. In addition, attendees […]
Springtime Fun Meanderings – Around the Farm
The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PAJoin 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 […]
Scavenger Hunt & Nature Loop Stroll with OYO Cafe Ending
Wissahickon Environmental Center (The Tree House) 300 W Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PAJoin us as we start out with a fun nature scavenger hunt to engage the kiddos in some outdoor curiosity exploration, and then we'll take a short easy hike along […]
Hoppity Hop: It’s Springtime/Easter Time! (@ FDR Park)
FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue and S Broad St, Philadelphia, United StatesIt's Springtime and Easter is on the horizon! So, we've got loaner bunny ears, plastic eggs, and a springtime/Easter time craft activity. Join us as we facilitate some egg-ceptionally fun […]
Benefits of Outdoor Play
Healthier heart and lungs
Better mood
Improves cognition and focus
Fosters sense of well-being
A break from devices
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