"Learning Without Love Will Not Stick. But If Love Comes First, Learning Is Sure To Follow."John Burroughs
Family exposure is key to building our youth and families. Nature Play is key in human development for various reasons. Most importantly nature play connects the family to the natural environment and promotes our responsibility to nature. In Philadelphia you don't have to be a consumer to have fun. Don't have to join expensive competitive sports teams or museums to have fun and grow. Just need to "Rethink Our Norms" and get back to basic life skills and fun. Fun with nature happens all around us but if you are looking for some free nature inspiration then you may want to visit some of Philadelphia's great nature play based facilities.
I use the concrete jungle to teach our youth about culture, shapes and color when we walk through the community. When we visit Smith Memorial Playground i allow youth to play on the slide and other fun play apparatus. Before we leave i take them to the Nature play area and they really become creative once we get to that section of the playground. Creativity sparks their imagination when they get to digging in the dirt and exploring the natural setting. We pretend we are digging for lost treasures or build with the sticks, rocks, leaves and dirt. We could buy those items but why when we can do that for free in our yard, park or nature based facilities. Yes i play with our youth and love to play!!
Saturday October 7th
Bartram's Garden from 10 am to 4 pm we will be celebrating Indigenous People!!
5400 Lindbergh Blvd. Philadelphia, 19143
Phone: 215-729-5281"Philly Indigenous Peoples Day" (Resolution No. 110641)
Description:
Recognizing and honoring the achievements, traditions and contributions of American Indians, also known as “indigenous peoples” of the City of Philadelphia and declaring October 8, 2011 as Indigenous Peoples Day and every first Saturday of October thereafter as Indigenous Peoples Day.
WHEREAS, Over 4,000 indigenous peoples currently live in the City of Philadelphia; WHEREAS, American Indians developed a highly advanced agricultural system that is still practiced in our nation’s farming system, cultivating crops from potatoes, tomatoes, beans, chocolate, corn, pumpkins, and sugarcane among many others.
Mission:
The mission is to Investigate, Understand and Raise Awareness of The Indigenous Peoples Culture, which flourished on this continent prior to the arrival of the Spanish in 1492.
Explore a quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River by kayak or rowboat. No registration or boating experience necessary. All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. We provide the boats, life jackets and very basic instruction. Boating excursions limited to 30 minutes. Wait can be up to an hour on our busiest days. Please check out our FAQ before coming!
Free Saturday Boating embarks from our Community Boathouse,on the northern tip of Bartram’s Garden. Walk downhill from the Visitor Parking area onto the Meadow trail, which leads to the Boathouse.
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19121-1095
(215) 765-4325
info@smithplayground.org
David Pincus Extra Fun Day (Free) 12-4pm Smith Playground and The Pincus Family Foundation will host the 5th annual celebration of the life of David Pincus–local philanthropist, art collector, and Smith supporter. In the spirit of David Pincus’ dedication to issues pertaining to children and families, families are invited to Smith for a free celebration of fitness and recreation that includes sports activities, special giveaways, and lots of yummy food
Sunday, October 8th
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19121-1095
(215) 765-4325
info@smithplayground.org
Be My Neighbor Day: Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet, Global Cardboard Challenge | October 8
Daniel Tiger 10am-12pm Open to general Public Celebrate the arrival of fall with WHYY and Daniel Tiger at Smith! Make memories while creating a community mural, participate in the “Global Cardboard Challenge”, and enjoy the Playground and Playhouse. Bring a gently used book to share with your neighbors and receive a special treat.
Awbury Arboretum
The Francis Cope House
One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Phone: 215-849-2855
Adventurewoods is a natural materials playground space, inspired by sketches by Studio Bryan Hanes and built in the Awbury’s Secret Garden in 2017.
Adventurewoods is open to the public Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and for special community events. On Saturday and Sunday, guests are welcome to visit the Arboretum; please note that there is no weekend access to the buildings, except for special events or by arrangement.
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