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Experience the glowing wonders of our forest through a multi-sensory nighttime event. Director of Environmental Art and certified yoga teacher Kristina Murray will offer a grounding meditation in opening the senses. Artist and stargazer Ana Vizcarra Rankin will then lead...

Explore the frosty forest and learn about our native species’ winter habits with our educators. The ways they adapt to thrive in the winter is one of the most impressive aspects of our ecosystem. Immerse yourself in some wilderness knowledge...

It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live...

The new winter season begins at 4:47 p.m. on December 21. But what exactly happens at that moment? On a lively walk through a winter forest, Mike Weilbacher explains the science of the season, like why “solstice” translates as “sun...

June is Great Outdoors Month. This local org is building community outdoors. After hitting the trails in Colorado during a 2017 vacation, Brandi Nicole’s life completely changed. Over the next two years, she worked full-time while completing a dual Master’s...

Mysterious and silent, owls have intrigued people for generations. Join us for a hike to learn about their fascinating characteristics and look for signs of these exceptional hunters. $10 for members/$20 for non-members.

Enjoy a hike to explore Fairmount Park’s hidden gems followed by a guided meditation. No prior experience with hiking or meditation required! Hike portion led by park enthusiast and member Ambrose Crenshaw. Meditation portion led by local yoga teacher and...

Take a TREE-mendous tour of our park’s biggest and most abundant assets with Fairmount Park Conservancy. On these hikes, we’ll learn to identify trees usually found in Philly’s urban forest from the leaves, the bark. We’ll take time to observe the body...

During this guided hike, we’ll see some of the biggest trees in our forest—some over 13’ around! Learn how to identify these trees based on their winter characteristics, such as shape and bark pattern. As we walk past old fields...