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Fungal Ecology with Philadelphia Mycology Club
Mon, July 1, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Fungal Ecology with Sam Bucciarelli from Philadelphia Mycology Club Learn about the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover some of the crucial roles they play in our ecosystems. Discuss what you can do to preserve fungal diversity in your area through community…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 2, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 9, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Storytime with Fletcher and Friends
Tue, July 9, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Hang out in our garden for a special storytime and meet Fletcher the cow and some of his farm friends.Please dress for the outdoors.
Summer Gardening Series: Fungi Ecology
Wed, July 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Fungi are all around us even when they are hard to see. They interact with the plants and animals in our environment in complex ways that are crucial to the health of our ecosystems. This presentation will investigate the roles fungi play in those ecosystems and how we can…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Bird Walk
Thu, July 11, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Urban Foraging: Food and Medicine Under Foot and Free (at Penn Treaty Park!)
Fri, July 12, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Program will be held at Penn Treaty Park. Meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. 1301 N. Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Join Lady Danni for an exclusive foraging tour uncovering the edible and medicinal properties of commonly overlooked plants; she affectionately refers…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 17, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Bird Walk
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
All About Mushrooms! with Philly Mycology Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Explore fungal diversity and general mushroom morphology with members of the Philadelphia Mycology Club. This talk will serve as a beginner-friendly introduction to fungal identification and ecology. For more info, check out their website at https://phillymycoclub.com/about .
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 24, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Bird Walk
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 30, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Summer Gardening Series: Native Plants for Birds with Sam Bucciarelli
Wed, July 31, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Explore native plant ecology through the lens of backyard birdwatching. Take a deep dive into ecology to promote a healthy ecosystem where birds can thrive alongside other animals, insects, plant communities, and fungi. Learn about specific plants that can enhance your own…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 31, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Bird Walk
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, August 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…