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Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, located in East Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, recently received 12 trees as a gift from PHS and planted them as a way to manage erosion on a slope between two play areas (erosion caused by both runoff and little feet!). Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse opened its doors in 1899. […]
From family yoga in the morning to Shakespeare during lunch and a rush hour serenade, one of Philadelphia’s newest parks has something for all ages. Sister Cities Park, located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, is maintained by the Center City District and features a children’s discovery garden, a boat pond with toy […]
The Community Greening Awards are a way for PHS to recognize all the greening efforts throughout the region that beautify communities, brighten lives, and help the environment! Typical recipients of the award include individuals/groups who maintain main streets, public parks, traffic islands, train stations, churches, schoolyards, libraries, or businesses. But as green spaces come in […]
Look for an explosion of color in two of Philadelphia’s most significant public spaces as “City in Bloom” kicks off May 9 with a spring planting event at the Swann Memorial Fountain on Logan Square and JFK Plaza (Love Park). With the help of volunteers from Grant Thornton, LLP and students from St. Francis Xavier […]
Get ready for Love Your Park Week, eight days dedicated to cleaning, greening, and celebrating Philadelphia parks from May 12 – 19, 2012. Whether you’re interested in service projects, fun events, educational programs, family activities, or tours, there is something for everyone. And with 100-plus participating locations, you won’t have to travel too far either. […]
Today is Friday, so your mind is likely focused on the weekend ahead. If you are desperately seeking horticultural inspiration, plan to visit one of the many public gardens, arboreta, and historic houses in the greater Philadelphia area—many of which reopen this month. Known as the “cradle of horticulture,” Philadelphia has more of these open […]
August 7, 2012 by Barb
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