outdoors

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...

Come with us and celebrate the launch of the second edition of Eclipse Lit, Recovery! We’ll have live music, contributor readings, an arts and crafts marketplace, and more! This event benefits Laurel House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals,...

Everybody knows how much fun it is to play on swings, but did you know that it is an activity that is actually good for you? Morris Arboretum invites you to explore our new seasonal exhibit Summer of Swings, Friday,...

Live entertainment, food, and drinks on select weekends this summer Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer? Peddler’s Village debuts their new outdoor entertainment, Showtime Under the Stars, on June 25th and June 26th. The adult series will...

Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Mask? Check. City says: regardless if you’re biking, running, doing errands, walking, or hanging out in a park – Mask up. The weather’s warmer, everyone’s outside and half of Philadelphia is debating on Next Door whether...

Although there are plenty of beautiful running and hiking trails to explore in Philadelphia, it’s nice to experience new scenery. Running and hiking in the suburbs can be an entirely different experience from the city.  If you’re looking for that...