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

Kid Friendly Hike to Playground Site

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

Enjoy an easy/moderate hike, along the Houston Meadow Trail, which ends at Houston Rec Center, which has an awesome playground. To Be Clear: The hike start is NOT where the […]

Kid Friendly Hike to Playground Site

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

Enjoy an easy/moderate hike, along the Houston Meadow Trail, which ends at Houston Rec Center, which has an awesome playground. To Be Clear: The hike start is NOT where the […]

Bubble Walk & Bingo Fun

Cobbs Creek Nature Playground 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA +1 more

Join us for a nature stroll along the Cobbs Creek trail or within the Wissahickon Valley Park (depending on which location you're attending), where we'll enjoy scenic views of the […]

Animals Finding Food

Pleasant Hill Park Pleasant Hill Park, Philadelphia, PA

Ever wonder how animals find food?  If so, join us for this interactive and fun session.  Please note that this is not an animal show where live animals are presented.  […]

Bingo and Bubbles!

Disilvestro Playground 1701 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Join us at Awbury’s AdventureWoods for some leisurely fun! Kids can play at the playground and also take breaks to play BINGO, blow some bubbles or use some binoculars to look for birds.

Color, Create, Decorate

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

Join us on October 7, 2023 anytime between 11 am and 1 pm. Participate in creative outdoor activities with our friendly and fun educators. Do guided crafts like coloring, imaginative creation with outdoor materials and/or DIY craft decoration!

Drop-In Archery

FDR Park Playspace 1954 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come out for a FREE Drop-In Archery event, drop by anytime between 11am - 1pm. Have fun learning how to SAFELY use a bow and arrow to shoot a target, […]

Fuss Free Outdoor Activity

Wissahickon Valley Park

Bring the kiddos to join our educators for some fuss-free fun at Houston Playground. Parents/caregivers, there’s nothing you need to bring, other than kids - We’ve got you covered!

Bingo, Bubbles, Binoculars

Disilvestro Playground 1701 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Join us atDi Silvestro Playground for some leisurely fun. Kids can play at the playground and also take breaks to play BINGO, blow some bubbles or use some binoculars to look for birds. To play or take part in our activities, kiddos must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Drop by anytime between 11am-1pm.

Benefits of Outdoor Play

Healthier heart and lungs

Better mood

Improves cognition and focus

Fosters sense of well-being

A break from devices