Rescheduled for December: Fitness Bootcamp

The Garden at CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center 4865 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program will be rescheduled for December (date TBD). We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you'll be able to join us outside another time soon! Experience a high energy fitness bootcamp that blends exercise with the beauty of the outdoors. Led by Sport of Life Inc. this session is designed […]

Bingo, Bubbles, Binoculars

The Pond at Awbury Arboretum Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It's time for a game that never gets old - B-I-N-G-O, with some added bubble blowing fun for the kiddos.  In addition, we'll take a walkabout around the Awbury pond, plus one of their easy nature trails, to spy some birds with our kid-friendly binoculars. Start Time: 11:00am Meet Location:  Awbury Pond, which is next […]

Free

Fall (Kid-Friendly) Hike to Playground Site

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

Enjoy an easy hike along the Houston Meadow Trail ending at Houston Recreation Center’s awesome playground!

Free

Education Center Open House: Wild Turkey

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

Happy Turkey time of year! Join us for the Wild Turkey Open House. Explore facts about the Wild Turkey, touch some turkey feathers, and create a craft to take home. The building will be staffed from 11:00am until 2pm. No registration needed for this event, please park in parking lot #1 and walk across the […]

Free

Walk with CHOP! (November 9)

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 CHOP employees who are also looking to get their daily dose of nature! We’ll have giveaways, seasonal scavenger hunts, and snacks! Fill your nature prescription […]

Free

Fall Wildflowers & Leaves of Fun

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

It's the FALL season, so the leaves are changing color and drifting to the ground!  ALSO, it may seem like flowers are starting to hide, but wait, maybe we'll spot a few, as we travel along the scenic tree-lined Cobbs Creek Trail! As we walk along the trail, we'll see what we see, hear sounds […]

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 experience the starry sky. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. Limited parking is available! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER on the Norristown Farm Park website and be […]

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 amazing Educator/Guide, of course).  Participants will likely find laughter, fun, family-friendly "dramatics," and outdoor enjoyment during this session. Start Time: 11am - PLEASE be on-time, […]

Free

Leisurely Fall Fun – 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 leisure fall fun activities.  We'll stroll along the trail, where we'll explore and seek out items that are listed on our kid-friendly scavenger hunt sheets. Once we're done, we can play a few […]

Free

National “Take a Hike Day” Two State Walk, Philadelphia

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day in two states! Join us for a family-friendly afternoon walk over the Delaware River via the Ben Franklin Bridge. We will meet at La Colombe Coffee Roasters to warm up with a hot beverage, and will walk to the South Entrance of the Ben Franklin Bridge. From there we […]

Free

Fly Away Fall Fun

FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue and S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States

Fall is flying by, just like our feathered friends of the sky - birds!  Join us for a fall day, where we'll have some leisurely fun talking about birds, discussing the falling leaves, and allowing kid participants to either decorate/assemble their own decorative bird house or color a fall wooden leaf ornament - the choice […]

Free

Buggin Out with Skulls of Nature (Indoors)

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

Those that attend this session are in for a treat, since we'll be checking out bugs and looking at a couple skulls.  Now, don't freak out, even though we know bugs and skulls, may sound creepy to some and exciting for others.  Well, our knowledgeable, fun, and friendly Educator will be guiding this session in […]

Free