pollinators

The plight of insect pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles– not to mention the songbirds that feed upon them– is finally receiving the attention it deserves. As public awareness of these keystone creatures grows, pollinator gardens are becoming more and...

This Friday at the Philadelphia Honey Fest Kickoff Party at Glen Foerd Philadelphia Honey Festival buzzes into fall on September 10, 11, 12, at Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Wyck Historic House and Bartram’s Garden. This annual event, organized by...

This Saturday, as part of the three-day festival, the Philadelphia Honey Festival at Wyck is our sweet finish to the summer season! At Wyck, the festival offers a variety of activities that celebrate and educate about the honey bee!  Admission...

Sunday At Bartram’s Garden for the Philadelphia Honey Fest September 12 from 10:00am to 3:00pm On Sunday, the Philadelphia Honey Festival returns to Bartram’s Garden with a day of bee-themed family fun. Join the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild for a variety...

As we say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers, you too can bloom and grow by taking part in the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge, a 4-day bio-blitz where cities worldwide see who can record the most wildlife....

June 22nd-28th is National Pollinator Week, but Philadelphia Zoo employees urge visitors year-round to create natural spaces where pollinators can prosper. On its expansive 42-acre site, the Philadelphia Zoo is in the early stages of transforming manicured gardens and unused...

Join home gardeners and garden professionals for a day of learning at the PHS Gardening for Biodiversity Symposium taking place on Wednesday, March 4 at the 2020 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. Hear from a stellar line-up of experts sharing ways...

Plants for Pollinators – Make and Take Seed Ball Workshop Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6:00 – 8:30 PM Come learn about plants that support pollinators, and create seed balls to take home and toss in your desired location or to inoculate the Awbury...

Learn about Paw Paws, Figs, Kiwiberries, and many other unusual fruits that grow in our climate.  These lesser known fruits are delicious and easy to grow!  Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Phil Forsyth will share experience and tips from 10 years of...