May 12th, 2020
Arts Day: Love Your Park at Home May 12th Schedule

Tuesday, May 12th is Arts Day during Love Your Park @ Home! Here are all of the fun and free things you can learn, share, and do to celebrate the arts in Philly parks.

LEARN: about Public Art in the Park

Join the Association for Public Art (aPA) for a lunchtime virtual "walking" tour of a selection of outdoor sculptures found around the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park. Rain or shine, aPA staff will share fascinating stories and answer questions about these hidden public art gems and park favorites.

Nature has a special way of inspiring photography, paintings, poetry, and prose. Have you ever written a haiku? Get inspired by going for a walk in your local park or in your own backyard!
Here's how to write a traditional, 3-line haiku:
1. First line: 5 syllables
2. Second line: 7 syllables
3. Third line: 5 syllables
Be sure to share your haiku on social media and tag #loveyourpark!
DO: Create art of your park

Create a natural scene or special message on the sidewalk in front of your home or in your local park using sidewalk chalk or the bits and pieces of nature you can find, like twigs, rocks, and leaves! You can also draw or paint a picture of your local park!
BONUS: Color these free botanical coloring pages!

The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center opened in 1979 and is home to a lovely greenhouse filled with a variety of tropical plants. Feel free to download these free botanical coloring pages, featuring select tropical plants that you will find in the greenhouse!
Upcoming Love Your Park @ Home events
Stretch & Protect: Kids/ Family Yoga & Park Stewardship
July 19th at 9:00am
5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Attention all Yoga Buddies & Nature Helpers join us monthly for Stretch & Protect: Kids/Family Yoga and Park Stewardship at Malcolm X Park Yoga 9AM-9:30AM Malcolm X Park Cleanup 10AM - Noon Kids must be accompanied by an adult companion during yoga sessions All tools provided for cleanups
Learn MoreCommunity Workday at FDR Park
July 24th at 9:00am
1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Join Fairmount Park for a volunteer workday at Pattison Lagoon on Thursday, July 24th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. In 2024, the north area of the lagoon was revitalized—clearing invasive species and trash, and with the help of the Phillies and other groups, planting native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses to support local wildlife. This year, we need your help to care for and establish these plantings. Join us in making a lasting impact on Pattison Lagoon’s ecosystem. Let’s continue this important work together! This volunteer event is open to all ages and people of all abilities. Anyone interested is welcome to participate. Please use the Anna C. Verna Playground parking lot. Volunteers will be able to select their project, including: * Tree care, weeding & mulching * Soil decompaction * Trash cleanup as needed
Learn MoreCommunity Workday at Mount Pleasant
July 29th at 9:00am
3810 Mt Pleasant Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy on Tuesday, July 29th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a community volunteer workday at East Fairmount Park. Together, we will work on: Removing invasive species Tree care: weeding & mulching Trash pickup We will provide all the tools, supplies, snacks, and materials for the workday, including gloves.
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