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
Archery (Mini-Session) & Scenic Waterway Walk
Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for an 11am Archery mini-session lesson during Let's Go Outdoors' "Drop-In Archery" program at Pennypack on the Delaware. Starts promptly at 11am. You'll have fun learning how to […]
Saturday Groove: Sound Loop, Fun Play, Wind Chimes
FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue and S Broad St, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin us for some nature sounds and "make our own musical sounds" around FDR Park. Participants will get to know the scenic landscape of FDR Park, via walking around the […]
Education Center Open House: The Fall Season
Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United StatesFall is coming! Hosted by Norristown Farm Park, come learn about why trees drop their leaves. Discover which plants bloom in the fall. Also explore facts about Monarch Butterflies and […]
Walk with CHOP! (September 14)
CHOP Cobbs Creek Primary Care 225 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesNeed 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 […]
S’mores Adventure: S’mores, Puzzles, & Nature Play
Adventurewoods at Awbury Arboretum 6060 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia, PAJoin us as we take time to allow kiddos time for nature play in Awbury Arboretum's Adventurewoods area. This is a naturel playscape with natural materials where kids can let […]
Books & Cooks, September 17
The Garden at CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center 4865 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin up for Books and Cooks, an interactive story and cooking program where we read together, play together, cook together, and eat together. All families will leave with a new […]
Full Moon Hike
Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United StatesHosted 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 […]
Tent-Time Storytime
High School Park Elkins Park, PA, United StatesThis program is geared for those aged 2-6, with parent/guardian in attendance. Older kids and/or siblings welcome, though it may not keep their attention. Drop by anytime between 11am-1pm to […]
Heartfelt Notes: Leaf Etching Notecards & Leisurely Play
FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue and S Broad St, Philadelphia, United StatesFALL is one the way, so leaves will be floating down to the ground in no time! Join us as we create note cards, adorned with leaf etchings, where we'll […]
Horsin’ Around the Stables
Monastery Stables 1000 Kitchens Lane, Philadelphia, PAJoin Let's Go Outdoors, in partnership with Monastery Stables, for a fun, guided program at the stables. Starting promptly at 1pm, attendees will have opportunities to get up close and personal with horses.
Critter Visit – Snakes
Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United StatesHosted by Norristown Farm Park, while we love to learn all about our local wildlife, we are having a special visit from a not so local critter! Join an educator […]
Fall (Kid-Friendly) Hike to Playground Site
Houston Meadow Trailhead 991 E Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PAEnjoy an easy hike along the Houston Meadow Trail ending at Houston Recreation Center’s awesome playground!
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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