The Greater Philadelphia Gardens (GPG) collaborate for a fun way to explore the area’s local gardens.

It’s leaf-peeping season.

One way to explore the local foliage and greens? Get a passport.

The Greater Philadelphia Gardens (GPG) collective, a group of 37 public garden spaces within 30 miles of Philadelphia are offering a free passport to “American’s Garden Capital.” The booklet shares itineraries, info on the gardens, what to see, and links for more information.

Beyond gardens, location offerings include physical fitness, drive-in movies, wine tastings and more. Hike the trails at Tyler Arboretum, see Halloween decor at Nemours Estate, and learn about native plants at Mt. Cuba Center.

If you visit and stamp all 37 local gardens, you are eligible to win a prize.

List of gardens in America’s Garden Capital:

1. Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
2. Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum
3. Appleford Estate
4. The Arboretum of West Laurel Hill & Laurel Hill Cemeteries
5. Awbury Arboretum
6. Barnes Arboretum at St. Joseph’s University
7. The Barton Arboretum & Nature Preserve of Medford Leas
8. Bartram’s Garden
9. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
10. Brandywine River Museum of Art
11. Camden Children’s Garden
12. Chanticleer
13. The Gardens at Mill Fleurs
14. Grounds for Sculpture
15. Hagley Museum & Library
16. Haverford College Arboretum
17. Henry Botanic Garden
18. Henry Schmieder Arboretum
19. The Highlands Mansion & Garden
20. Hortulus Farm Garden
21. James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
22. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
23. Longwood Gardens
24. Morris Arboretum of the University Of Pennsylvania
25. Mt. Cuba Center
26. Nemours Estate
27. PHS Meadowbrook Farm
28. The Philadelphia Zoo
29. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
30. Shofuso
31. Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
32. Tyler Arboretum
33. Tyler Formal Gardens at Bucks County
34. Welkinweir
35. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
36. The Woodlands
37. Wyck Historic House, Garden, Farm

Cover photo: America’s Garden Capital 

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher