Pre-construction Sneak Peek of the FDR Park Welcome Center
Pre-construction Sneak Peek of the FDR Park Welcome Center
Philadelphia, PA
Please join us as we toast the first project to go into construction through the FDR Park Plan. Spend an evening under the stars in the courtyard and take in the view of Pattison Lagoon from the stable and guardhouse before it is transformed into the FDR Park Welcome Center. The Welcome Center w…
Wednesday, May 11 2022
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
GET MINDFUL: Guided Meditation in the Grass
GET MINDFUL: Guided Meditation in the Grass
Philadelphia, PA
Join Reiki Master and Sound Meditation Practitioner Tamara Murphy El for an outdoor meditation session under the sycamore trees of Lemon Hill. Nothing supports the opening of the heart and mind like the beauty, tranquillity, and silence of the natural world. For centuries meditators have discover…
Sunday, May 15 2022
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Take a Hike on the Trolley Trail!
Take a Hike on the Trolley Trail!
Philadelphia, PA
Join Kevin Roche, Fairmount Park Conservancy staff member, hike leader, and Trolley Trail enthusiast for a hike through the park's fascinating past and present! The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East & West Park from 1896-1946 providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenitie…
Sat, May 1 2021
10:00 AM
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Sat, May 14 2022
12:30 PM
Paddle the Lakes! Guided Kayak Tour of FDR Park
Paddle the Lakes! Guided Kayak Tour of FDR Park
Philadelphia, PA
Did you know that FDR is the only park with publicly accessible lakes and an active boating program? Come see for yourself by joining our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. Kayaking on the flat waters of "The Lakes…
Saturday, May 21 2022
9:00 AM
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1:00 PM
PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk in East Park
PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk in East Park
Philadelphia, PA
Our full moon hike series contintues on a spring night with the appearance of May's "Flower Moon." First, we'll use the moonlight to guide us on a short hike on a portion of Lemon Hill Trail, appreciating nature lit by the glowing moon. Using minimal artificial light, we'll let our eyes adjust to …
Wed, Feb 16 2022
6:00 PM
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Mon, May 16 2022
10:00 PM
PARK AFTER DARK: Total Eclipse of the Moon!
PARK AFTER DARK: Total Eclipse of the Moon!
Philadelphia, PA
Lunar lunatics and lovers of the night sky are invited to a special supermoon lunar eclipse watch party on the Lemon Hill plateau! Gather late night for a bonfire at the Lemon Hill Picnic Pavilion and guided eclipse observation with astronomy educator Buddy Muhler. Enjoy complimentary s'mores and…
Sun, May 15 2022
10:30 PM
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Mon, May 16 2022
12:30 AM
ULI Panelist Presentation for the Centennial District
ULI Panelist Presentation for the Centennial District
Philadelphia, PA
Please join us for the culminating ULI Panelist Presentation for the Centennial District. Light breakfast will be served. This effort seeks to understand how the Centennial District anchor institutions, including Fairmount Park Conservancy, can work together in partnership with the City to equitab…
Friday, May 6 2022
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
“Little Sit” - Accessible for All Birdwatching Gathering
“Little Sit” - Accessible for All Birdwatching Gathering
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for an inclusive birding event that celebrates diversity & "Birdability"! Birders seek out diversity in birds, looking for an array of colors, sizes, ages, origins, etc. Thankfully, there’s a movement underway among birders to similarly celebrate diversity in our fellow humans! We’re thr…
Saturday, May 14 2022
8:00 AM
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11:00 AM
West Park Bird Hike with Holger
West Park Bird Hike with Holger
Philadelphia, PA
Join experienced bird watcher and trip leader Holger Pflicke for a brisk bird hike on the Trolley Trail! West Fairmount Park is an excellent location to connect with nature and its large woods provide a great opportunity to get one closer to the 10,000-steps-a-day goal. This time of year, Philly's …
Sat, Apr 30 2022
8:00 AM
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Sun, May 15 2022
10:00 AM
Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park
Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA
Join Philadelphia-phile and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an all levels bike ride highlighting history, hidden gems and the stories of interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park at Lemon Hill Mansion, Sedgeley Porter's House- a little known or s…
Sun, May 23 2021
1:00 PM
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Sun, May 15 2022
5:00 PM
