Guide To Earth & Arbor Day Events In Philadelphia
Here's where to get out, clean up and learn about the environment in honor of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 24). Happy planting!
Run for Clean Air
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.cbsphilly.com/cleanair-2
Apr. 18; 8:30 a.m.
CBS Radio is a media partner of this year's Run for Clean Air, the area's largest Earth Day event and an annual Philly tradition. With everything from a 10K run to a 3K walk and an environmental fair, there's something for everyone at this fundraising race.
Volunteer with Greensgrow
Greensgrow Farm
2501 E Cumberland St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.greensgrow.org
Apr. 22; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Volunteer to help beautify various neighborhoods with the Greensgrow community. Volunteers will even be treated to lunch.
Earth Day Celebration
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.constitutioncenter.org
Apr. 22; regular museum hours, FREE with admission
Learn how to help your community "go green" with interactive fun at the NCC all day long. Plus, find out what "going green" has to do with the Constitution.
Schuylkill River Trail Ale Release Party
World Café Live
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.worldcafelive.com
Apr. 22; 6 p.m.
Sly Fox releases its latest seasonal brew, Schuylkill River Trail Ale, while also raising money to benefit the Schuylkill River Trail.
EarthFest 2014
Temple University, Ambler Campus
518 Meetinghouse Rd
Ambler, Pa.
www.temple.edu/ambler/earthfest
Friday, Apr. 24; 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FREE
Enjoy this outdoor educational celebration of Earth Day, complete with vendors, a flower show and more.
Yards ArBrew Day
Various
www.yardsbrewing.com
Apr. 24; 4 - 7 p.m.
Yards and TreePhilly join forces to bring Philadelphians free trees and free beer at participating bars. Fun fact: Yards' beers are brewed in a wind-powered brewery.
NarbEarth Day
Downtown Narberth
www.narberthcivic.org
Apr. 25; All dayCelebrate Earth Day at this annual event, which features a silent auction, book fair, plant sale and family-friendly activities.
Arbor Day Family Day
Morris Arboretum
100 E Northwestern Ave
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.morrisarboretum.org
Apr. 25; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For Arbor Day, where else would you head but an arboretum? This Saturday, explore all things tree at Penn's gorgeous Morris Arboretum, where everything from tree crafts to tree planting is on the sched.
Naturepalooza
Schuylkill Center
8480 Hagy's Mill Rd
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.schuylkillcenter.org
Apr. 25; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature walks, crafts and live music are just some of the fun things happening during this Roxborough area festival in honor of Earth Day.