Categories: Events

Gardening, Science & Fitness: Week Guide: 7/28 – 8/1

Got the Monday blues? Check out some of these events that are sure to get you excited for the rest of the week!

  • Philadelphia BeautificationCome join the UC Pruning Club as they green and beautify Philadelphia street corners. Bring your own gardening supplies or borrow some when you arrive! Monday July 28th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. For locations call (215) 573-4684.
  • Academy Explorers Camp: Science ChallengeChildren ages 5-12 will experience extreme science experiments that will put their problem-solving skills to the test in this week-long camp! Hosted by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Monday July 28th – Friday August 1st, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Register by calling (215) 299-1060.
  • Pop-Up Fitness Bootcamp – Center City District is sponsoring a free weekly Pop-Up Fitness bootcamp run by licensed trainers! Tuesday July 29th, 6 – 7 PM, Sister Cities Park.
  • Grow-It- Yourself WorkshopThe Community Farm and Food Resource Center will be holding classes to teach people how they can grow their own food. Topics will include organic pest control. Wednesday July 30th, 5 – 7 PM, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Register: email tyholmberg@gmail.com.
  • Local Craft Beer TastingCome out to the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Great Hall to taste the finest Philly area Brew Masters’ craft beers! Snacks will also be provided. The night is only $25 for non-members and $22 for members. Wednesday July 30th, 6 – 8:30 PM, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Register here.
  • Yoga on the Pier – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will be offering free yoga classes on the Race Street Pier. Classes will be taught by Yogis United; suitable for all levels, from beginners to experts. BYOM (bring your own mat!) Thursday, July 31st, 7 – 8 AM and 6 – 7 PM.
  • Drop In & DoCome join other local teens and adults for a night to collaborate and get help with new ideas and technologies. You can bring your own project to get help or just hang and become inspired by others. There will be demos, presentations, and food! Thursday, July 31st, 7 – 9 PM, 3711 Market Street.

 

Catharine Gaylord

Catharine was an Editorial Intern in 2014. From growing up in Damascus, Maryland to studying Marketing and Finance at Saint Joseph’s University, she got her first taste of sustainability in Elementary School when her mother went on a recycling binge and got the family on board. She assumes she'll probably be something like that when she grows up, too. She loves her other roles as a Resident Assistant and barista at Starbucks. In her spare time, she loves to go for long runs, reading Game of Thrones, and watching Hockey.

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