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bookmark_borderBird Watch Walk in Philadelphia

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Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215 632 5330

POPULAR BIRD WALK RETURNS TO GLEN FOERD

Come join us on Saturday, April 27th, @ 7:00am for an enjoyable and educational walk around the grounds of Glen Foerd. The fall walk is an excellent chance to learn about area birdlife and enjoy one of the beautiful green spaces remaining in Northeast Philadelphia. The walk will be led by experienced birdwatcher and local educator Frank Windfelder. The program begins at 7:00am in the Glen Foerd mansion and ends at about 9:00am. Light breakfast will be provided. Dress casually and wear comfortable walking shoes. Binoculars are recommended.

GLEN FOERD MEMBERS – FREE
NON-MEMBERS $3.00

bookmark_borderPrograms For Children

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Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215 632 5330

Children’s Art Classes
Begins June 1st 10:00 – 11:00am; Five Saturday Classes for Ages 6 – 10 years.
Registration required. $85.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members
Join this class for colorful fun at Glen Foerd on the Delaware; paint, collage, sculpture and more. Abrakadoodle’s award-winning program will have students exploring exciting artists from around the world as they experiment with a variety of cool art materials in a creative and fun environment, a new masterpiece will be created each class.

Children’s Theatre Classes
Begins May 1st 4:00 – 5:00pm; Five Wednesday Classes for Ages 7 – 12 years.
Registration required $50.
Future actress and actors learn theater skills through traditional acting exercises that lead to performances of monologues and skits using situational drama. Frank Turco, an experienced professional actor and teacher with the Philadelphia Community Arts network, will be the instructor.

bookmark_borderContainer Gardening Workshop

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CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOP AT GLEN FOERD
Saturday, June 1st from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Registration required $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

Have you always admired those lovely pots of flowers at public gardens or nurseries? Want to learn how to create them for your own backyard patio? This workshop will teach you the basic techniques and design considerations to produce beautiful ornamental container plantings. This is a hands-on class, so bring your gardening gloves and a container to plant and take home. Please – no containers larger than 10 inches in diameter and height, with drainage hose in the base.

Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215 632 5330