New events are in the works! Over the summer we will have monthly Nursery Nights of different themes including Campfire BYOB and Moth Nights. There will also be monthly craft days which will include making your own fairy gardens, bee hotels, and birdhouses. Dates and further details for those are coming soon... in the meantime check out the events page to see how to get involved!
LandHealth's watershed stewardship program, ProFESS, is returning for its sixth year to empower 9th-12th grade students in Philadelphia!
Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to gain real-world leadership experience and engage with environmental and civic leaders as they become the next generation of environmental scientists and stewards.
If you are a high school student in Philadelphia interested in training to become stewards of the creek while learning more about the health of our city, then sign up today! Share the word, and be sure to sign up before the deadline on June 1, 2022!
Our WONDERWALKs are back! Each Tuesday this summer, join Scott Quitel as we explore Philadelphia's natural and cultural history. We already had one last week at Fairemount Waterworks... this week explore the piers of the Delaware river with us!
Our Native Plant Nursery is getting ready for spring and summer! Steve and Damian are there everyday keeping our plants healthy. We will be at several farmers markets this summer so keep your eye out for our native plants in your neighborhood!
Native plant of the week this week is Bee Balm! Bee balm is a North American native that attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It is a perennial that blooms for around 8 weeks in the summer and fall. Bee balm can be a great addition to flower beds and can also thrive in containers. It prefers moist soil and a sunny environment, but can also survive in partial shade. A fun fact is that the name "Bee Balm" comes from the historic use of applying the plant to bee stings!
Want a tour of our Nursery, see what's growing, and want helpful tips for your native plants? Email info@landhealthinstitute.org!
If you or your organization/company are interested in partnering with LandHealth Institute in volunteer, community-building, or funding opportunities, please contact Meghan Lockman, LHI’s executive director, at info@landhealthinstitute.orgor meghan@landhealthinstitute.org.
Sophie Kujawski writes about Philadelphia's Buried Streams
Much of Pennsylvania is webbed with creeks. Historic city maps of Philadelphia show intricate tributary networks, but in your neighborhood, can you name more than one or two smaller streams? Where is all that water coming from? Where is it going?
New blogs every other week. Keep your eyes pealed!
New podcast episode is out now! This week on Ecosystem of my Mind, Naomi Friedman takes an intimate look into the lives of plants, mushrooms, and the people that hunt them. Tune in with us on Anchor!
New podcast episodes every other week. Keep your ears open!
We are always looking for blog ideas and contributions - For more information, please email info@landhealthinstitute.org.
All WONDERWALKs are free for LandHealth members, who also receive exclusive merch: tees, plants from our native plant nursery, custom art, and landscaping!
*Membership is valid for one year and can be renewed annually. Email info@landhealthinstitute.org for more information!
We are grateful for all of you who support LandHealth Institute's core work in ecological restoration, land revitalization, and immersive environmental education!
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