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Homeschooler Days – Plant Evolution (2021)

Extreme close-up image of spikemoss

June 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Dig deep to uncover the natural history of the plants around us. From ferns and mosses to the flowering plants that delight us, we’ll explore their evolutionary history.

General Admission – June 9th  |  June 16th

SW Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders – June 9th  |  June 16th

For homeschoolers ages 5 to 11 and their adult. Lessons are repeated each month to allow for greater social distancing; please be sure to sign up for your preferred date. Al lessons are outdoors. When you arrive, adults will be asked to sign a waiver for themselves and their student. All participants must wear a mask. Each session is limited to ten children and their caregivers. In case of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled Questions? Please email

JUNE 9th: General Admission

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JUNE 16th: General Admission

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JUNE 9th: Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders

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JUNE 16th: Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders

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I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.