May 9th, 2020
Nature Day May 9: Love Your Park at Home Schedule

Saturday, May 9th is Nature Day during Love Your Park @ Home! Here are all of the fun and free things you can learn, share, and do to celebrate nature in Philly parks.

LEARN: How to Nature Journal with Ranger Kelly

Take a few minutes to learn the basics of sketching what you see in nature! Nature is all around us - from the birds resting on wires to the insects under our flower pots and the weeds growing on our streets - so you don't have to be deep in the woods to see something wild. Learn how to keep a journal of what you see and start to deepen your understanding of the nature in our city. When it's safe, take your new skills to your local park!
SHARE: How are you experiencing nature right now?

How are you experiencing nature right now? Whether you're in your backyard or getting some fresh air in Philly parks, we'd love to see what nature you're experiencing! Share your photo(s) with us by tagging #loveyourpark on social media.
DO: Virtual Forest Therapy Session via Zoom at 11am

Forest Therapy is a healing practice that weaves together the japanese art of shinrin yoku, or “forest bathing,” and elements of Jungian psychology, to help individuals slow down and cultivate a deeper sense of connection both with nature, and with themselves.
Join ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Jess Gregan, for an introductory Zoom workshop exploring the benefits of this increasingly popular practice.
Nature and Forest Therapy is a powerful antidote to the stresses of our fast-paced, urbanizing society, where busyness is often used as a measure of worth. You’re invited to join us, and learn how this practice can help us heal our imbalanced relationships with time, with each other, and with ourselves.
In this 1 hour Zoom session, we’ll learn about the history & health benefits of forest therapy, as well as the global movement to restore the human relationship with nature.
Don't miss these upcoming Love Your Park @ Home events
Volunteer Clean Up and Happy Hour
September 10th at 5:30pm
1300 Noble St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Join Friends of the Rail Park for a Volunteer Clean Up and Happy Hour at Phase One! Volunteers will assist with litter pick-up, graffiti removal, weed removal, and other park management duties. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the day-to-day maintenance of the Rail Park and connect with other people in the community. All supplies will be provided, plus light refreshments! Clean Ups will be hosted on the second Wednesday of the month through October 2025. Sign up for a shift below!
Learn MoreCommunity planting at Johnny Sample Rec Center
September 12th at 5:00pm
280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy & Community members for a Volunteer Planting Workday! Join us on Friday, September 12th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM as we plant grasses and flowers at the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves. We look forward to working with you!
Learn MoreCobbs Creek Park Cleanup
September 20th at 9:00am
Island Ave & Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Get to the cleanup by 10 min after. After that the volunteers will disperse and you may find us hard to find. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, including closed-toe shoes, long pants and long socks. We will supply all needed equipment, gloves, bags, pickers, etc. Except for Beth, Restrooms are not available, and you should bring water for yourself.
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