Join us at Awbury Arboretum's Adventurewoods area, where you'll enjoy roaming the grounds of the of this nature playscape with walking trails and natural materials to let kids' imaginations go to work. After, during, or before nature play, participants can collect natural items, plus use our markers, to decorate a wooden picture frame to take […]
Fall 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 their migration! Visit our critters and make some crafts to take home. The building will be staffed from 11am until 3pm. Please park in parking […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Join 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 SAFELY use a bow and arrow to shoot […]
Join 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 pond loop, where we'll make intermittent stops to hear the sounds of nature, use basic wooden instruments to make our own sounds, and listen to […]
Join 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 their sense of adventure lead them. Between nature play and roaming the trails, we'll have tabletop s'mores and an opportunity for kids to create their […]
Join 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 book! The event is held on the third Tuesday of the month, from June through October! Plenty of free parking is available in the CHOP […]
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 […]
This 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 enjoy some passive activities, while being outdoors with the kiddos. For fun, we’ll have a few tent-like canopies set-up in the park, where we’ll read […]
FALL 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 add words of inspiration, fun, and/or kindness. In addition, young ones can take time for leisurely play at FDR's amazing playground, along with being guided […]
Join 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.
Enjoy an easy hike along the Houston Meadow Trail ending at Houston Recreation Center’s awesome playground!
Hosted 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 from Elmwood Park Zoo to learn all about Snakes. You will also get a chance to meet their education ambassador animal and create a cute […]
2 Celebrations, 1 Day! On National Public Lands Day, AND the beginning of Week Without Driving, join Sierra Club and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Integrative Health team on Saturday, September 28th for a sensory stroll around the garden at CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center! We will use our nose, ears, eyes, and hands to explore nature […]
Due to the weather, we have canceled this program. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for a leisurely program in the Cobbs Creek area. We'll take time to read a couple of kid-friendly stories, while allowing time to play at the playground. In addition, we'll take a walk down to view the creek and […]
Join 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 their sense of adventure lead them. Between nature play and roaming the trails, we'll have an opportunity for kids to color their own kid-size drawstring […]