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Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, April 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Springing into Mushrooms: Philadelphia Mycology Club
Sat, April 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Demystify the fascinating world of fungi and find an antidote for mycophobia. We will discuss mushroom morphology, ecology, biodiversity, and how to make meaningful mushroom observations in the field. This program is free and open to the public.
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, April 19, 2025
9:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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LEAP Earth Day Dirt Cups
Mon, April 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and make a fun edible treat for Earth Day. For children ages 6+
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Earth Day Storytime Yoga
Tue, April 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join Jana Gumby of Prescribe Outside and Heartwell Yoga for family storytime yoga in celebration of Earth Day! We will use song, stories, yoga poses, breath and relaxation to explore yoga and mindfulness in celebration of the Earth! 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Celebrate Earth Day with Wangari Maathai
Tue, April 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a read aloud of a picture book about Kenyan Environmentalist Wangari Maathai, then plant your own seed to take home.
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Earth Day at the Library: Garden Clean-up
Wed, April 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
All ages are invited to help prepare our garden for this year's growning season! Earth day was yesterday but let's keep it going. Urban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support…
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Pennypack Park Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke
Wed, April 23, 2025
4:45 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Please join Northeast Regional Library and Holger Pflicke in Pennypack Park for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We…
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Show & Tell Nature for Preschoolers
Thu, April 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Brian Rudnick, the "Pocket Guide", presents a Show and Tell of interesting and unusual nature-related specimens he pulls out of his pockets. This program concludes with a nature craft. Craft supplies are limited; first come, first served.
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Nature Book Club
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a monthly book discussion. This month we will be talking about The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. A limited number of copies will be available at the library; please call before picking up your copy. Tea will be…
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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge
Fri, April 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Philadelphia City Nature Challenge Friday, April 25th at 4:00pm Following Fun Friday, we will head outside to the library garden to observe nature together! We will upload our findings to the iNaturalist app to participate in the City Nature Challenge. All children and…
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Nature Storytime at Naturepalooza
Sat, April 26, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join Miss Molly for Nature Storytime at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Naturepalooza! We will tell some nature stories with some boogie down dancing in between. This program is best suited for preschool and young school-aged kids. The Schuylkill Center…
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Become a Citizen Scientist using iNaturalist!
Mon, April 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us to celebrate Citizen Scientist Month. A citizen scientist is someone who collects and analyzes the natural world. We will explore the natural surroundings of the library. Using the app, we will capture images of nature. The app will help us identify what we have seen! Then,…
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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge: Garden Sit and Sketch
Mon, April 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Be a part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 25 and April 28th, Philadelphia and it's adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. Join us for an all-ages program in our garden where you can…
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Ants on a Log Earth Month Concert
Mon, April 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Celebrate E a r t h M o n t h with a special concert from Ants on a Log on Monday April 28 at 5:30pm! The Ants' Earth Month show features themes of climate justice and environmental education. This concert is the perfect way to acknowledge Earth Day which is less than a…
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Learn about nature with Bartam's Garden!
Tue, April 29, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and participate in a fun nature activity presented by a Bartram Garden’s Educator. For children ages 6+
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Ants on a Log Earth Month Family Concert
Mon, May 5, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The Ants' Earth Month show features themes of climate justice and environmental education. This concert is the perfect way to acknowledge Earth Day which is on April 22. Recommended for kids ages 3-11 and their families. Visit www.AntsonaLogMusic.com for…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Wed, May 7, 2025
4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 10, 2025
9:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…