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Awbury Stands in Solidarity
Awbury Arboretum's Board and staff wish to express our solidarity
with the Black community and the efforts to end
anti-Black violence, oppression and injustice.
The Arboretum is free and open to the community and welcomes all
to find respite in nature.
Black Lives Matter
The mission of the Awbury Arboretum Association is to preserve and interpret Awbury's historic house and landscape, thereby connecting an urban community to nature and history. The arboretum remains open for everyone from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week, all year long.
The Francis Cope House is open to the public Mondays-Thursdays from 10am-4pm except for reserved events. To schedule your own special event please use this link to contact us.
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Speaker Series with Keith Russell: “The Bird Collision Problem in Philadelphia”
Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 7:00-9:00pm
This free event will review what has been learned about the bird collision problem since the late 19th century and what has been done in recent years in Philadelphia to address it.
This special event is limited. Please register NOW!
Funding for this event has been provided by Spring Point Partners, PA Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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"Monotypes"
By Stephen Kennedy
A New Art Exhibit Open July 1st - August 30th
Closing Reception August 26th 5:00-7:00PM
T his show features selected works by painter and printmaker, Stephen Kennedy. "The monotypes in this show were made over a period of 8 years and inspired by [Kennedy's] family." Make sure to view this profound art show.
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Awbury Employment Opportunities:
Communications Manager
Reports to: The Executive Director
Status: Part-time schedule; 20 hours/week
Time frame: Weekdays, with some evenings and weekends – Flexible
Pay: $20 per hour
Location: The Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Deadline: September 9th, 2022
About the position:
The Communications Manager will manage and grow our communications including Mailchimp, social media, website, paper fliers and posters, press releases, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a small team of dedicated people forwarding the mission of a historic property that provides Nature for All. For details, please use the button below.
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Blues on The Farm with the Philly Blues Society
August 26th
6:00-8:30 PM
6336 Ardleigh St.
Join the Philly Blues Society
for Live Blues Music outside at the Awbury Farm
Great bands – Great people – Great fun!
Tickets are $10 Online or at the Gate
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Speaker Series with George Armistead: "Birdering - A Field Guide to Birder Behavior in Philadelphia"
Tuesday, Sept 6th, 7:00-9:00pm
This free event will take a look at the recent history of bird study in the area, examine voids where discoveries may still lurk, and look at resources for folks getting started.
This special event is limited. Please register NOW! |
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Awbury is asking for your help to support our Wellness programs.
Here at Awbury, wellness is accessible and comes in many forms. Whether it is with yoga, meditation, dance or a simple stroll through our enchanting landscape and trails, nearly 5000 new or returning participants utilize Awbury's affordable (and often free) opportunities to improve personal wellness each year.
As a non-profit organization, Awbury commits much time and effort to provide health-focused activities either completely free of charge or by affordable donations, which go directly to instructors during the wellness activity. Simply put, Awbury is here to be a local source of healthy and accessible activities.
“What reminds me that Life is Good? Arriving at Awbury, surrounded by natural and peaceful beauty to take a Chair Yoga Class. I have never felt more welcome”-Mary Reynolds
This summer, Awbury is asking for your help to maintain our free or affordable wellness programs with a personal donation. Please take a minute to offer your support.
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This and every Sunday
1:00 - 4:00PM
6336 Ardleigh St
This Sunday, Awbury anticipates:
Germantown Arthaus-"Selfie Project"
The Free Library (West Ogontz Branch) Storytelling and "Chalk" Art
Awbury Arboretum Welcome Table-Soft pretzels and iced tea
Open to all
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Make Your Reservation at Awbury's Farm Today
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Reserve your spot at the farm for
Family Gatherings
Staff Events
&
Holiday Celebrations.
Enjoy Awbury's open air under the pavilion during the day or evening hours where our farm, walking trails, and English style landscape can be explored.
or
Rent th e Education Center with heated interior, ADA accessible indoor bathroom, and outdoor covered seating.
Rentals rates begin at $50
Contact Vivian and let her help you make your reservation details before it is too late. (30-day notice is appreciated)
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Bird of the Month Blog
Follow Our Monthly Blog by Dan Sardaro
(Photo Credit: Bill Reaume)
August: Solitary Sandpiper
Our first member of the waterfowl family – the Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) – is August’s bird of the month. A migratory bird passing through these parts during August and September, the Solitary Sandpiper is drawn to shady streamsides, wooded swamps and ponds, flooded ditches, and fresh marshes where it forages for insects and aquatic invertebrates.
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Outdoor Paintings by Ann Hopkins Wilson
On the Beech Hollow Trail
See the outdoor paintings featuring wild animals posted in the beech grove by artist Ann Hopkins Wilson. This exhibition will be on display April 22 through October 31, 2022 from dawn until dusk. Admission is FREE. No registration required.
Location: Beech Hollow Trail, accessible from the Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA or Washington Lane SEPTA Station
For more information on this exhibit, the artist's bio, or a map of the locations of the paintings, click here.
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Book your wedding or social event at Awbury
Our venue is Portico, which features the Historic Francis Cope House and surrounding Awbury landscape.
Your event supports Awbury's mission to connect our community to nature and history.
(photo by ME Photo & Design)
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Copyright © 2022. Awbury Arboretum, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Con...@awbury.org
Phone: 215-849-2855
Awbury would like to thank the Philadelphia Cultural Fund for supporting Awbury Arboretum and the arts community of Philadelphia, by awarding us the 2022 Art & Culture Grant! Grants like this allow us to continue our free artist exhibitions, low-cost and free concerts, and free dance performances, making Awbury a cultural hub in our neighborhood.
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