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Did you know that we have a Community Orchard? Filled with dozens of species of herbs, native flowers, and fruit-bearing trees/shrubs/vines, this orchard is both a learning space and a food producer!

Join us for "Orchard Tenders", a monthly volunteer orchard workday, every First Thursday from 10am-12pm!

Learn the basics of orchard care, discover how to identify some of the plants, and lend a hand in making this unique space even more beautiful! We'll be getting our hands dirty, so be sure to wear proper clothes and footwear. We'll provide the snacks, gloves, and tools :)

Register for free on our eventbrite page at TinyURL.com/CobbsEventReg or use the link in our bio

First Thursdays:
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 5th
10am-12pm

#idocobbs #orchardcare #urbangardening #cobbscreek #touchgrassphilly taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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2 months ago

🦋🌿 Join us for our Monarchs & Milkweed Wonder Walk & Workshop!

LandHealth Institute, in partnership with Penn State Extension, invites you to explore the Cobbs Creek Trail, discover the magic of milkweed, and participate in a hands-on workshop all about one of our most important pollinators.

This free community event is open to all ages, whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a curious beginner, or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday outdoors.

Saturday, July 25th, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Cobbs Creek Environmental Center @cobbsenvcenter

Be sure to bring a water bottle, wear comfortable walking shoes, and come ready to explore!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿🦋 by @cobbsenvcenter

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6 days ago

Yay! Art Club is back!
Join us at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center next Wednesday, July 22nd for this summers first workshop of Cobbs Creek Art Club hosted by local artists.

All ages welcome! Bring the whole family for an immersive art experience while sparking conversations about nature, community, and environmental justice.
This isn’t an art class, it’s an adventure! Explore the nature of Cobbs Creek, meet new friends, and let your creativity flow with drawing, painting, collage and more.
Bring a project you’re working on or start a new one and let’s make something meaningful together!

Wednesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm July 22, Aug 5, Aug 26, Sept 2
Pizzza and art making materials are provided.
At Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center, located at 63rd and Catharine (down the hill).
RSVP here! by @cobbsenvcenter

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8 days ago

Our #TouchGrassPhilly Guides @_alexsuri , Jasai, nnn.nora.aaa (TikTok), @farawaycastillo, and @ssavannahnotgeorgia linked up at the @CobbsEnvCenter for orientation! 🌱✨ Through our PAID youth influencer program, these guides are hitting the trails to show you all the best ways to touch grass across the city!

Did you know Cobbs Creek is one of three environmental centers owned and operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation? 🦅🎒

Check out the map to see which one is closest to you:
🦅 Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center [@CobbsEnvCenter]
🪵 Wissahickon Environmental Center [@WissahickonEC]
🦉 Pennypack Environmental Center [@explore_pec on IG & ExplorePEC on Facebook]

👇 Vote in the poll below: Which one are you checking out first? by @cobbsenvcenter

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12 days ago

What a haul! Thanks to everyone who showed out yesterday to our Wineberry Wednesday foraging sessions!

We met at both 10am and 530pm and learned how to identify wineberries, their impact on native ecosystems, and how to forage safely. We picked *pounds* of berries, which will not only fill our bellies, but will slow the spread of these plants in our forests by limiting the seeds that will sprout next year.

Didn't make it? There's still plenty of wineberries out on the trails and along the bike path in Cobbs! While wineberries are pretty easy to recognize, remember to NEVER forage anything if you're not 100% sure about what it is. Feel free to stop into the center, give us a call, or send us pictures to help with identification :)

#urbanforaging #wineberries #eatyourinvasives #idocobbs #touchgrassphilly taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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17 days ago

RESCHEDULED:
Due to extreme heat, tomorrow's Orchard Tenders session will be postponed to next Friday, July 10th, 1-3pm.

Stay cool everybody! taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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25 days ago

✨ Hidden gems are everywhere… if you know where to look. 🌿❤️

We found goumi berries growing at the @cobbsenvcenter 🍒 These bright red berries are edible, packed with antioxidants, and have a sweet-tart flavor that’s often compared to cherries with a hint of cranberry. 🌱

One of the best parts of getting kids outside is discovering that nature has so much to teach us. Every trail has a story. Every plant is a lesson. 💚

⚠️ Friendly reminder: Never eat wild berries unless you’ve positively identified them and know they’re safe.

Would you try a goumi berry? 👇

#GoumiBerry #NatureSchool #Foraging #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureWithKids OutdoorLearning TinyTrekkers CobbsCreek PhiladelphiaNature LearnOutside NatureTok WildEdibles MotherTeacherWife FamilyAdventures ExploreMore 🌿 taken in West Philadelphia by @cobbsenvcenter

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25 days ago

Have you ever tasted a "wineberry"? If not, you've probably seen them growing without even knowing they were there!

Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) is a species of raspberry that is not only edible, but absolutely delicious. They are invasive, originating in East Asia, but now growing aggressively in our forests here in eastern North America.

One thing that we can do to limit the spread of this invasive plant is to eat the fruit! Each tasty berry contains dozens of seeds that might otherwise grow into full-sized shrubs, which crowd out other plants (like our native Black Raspberry, for example).

Join us for not one, but *two* FREE wineberry foraging programs, both on Wednesday, July 8th. The first will be from 10am-11am, and the second will be 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how to identify this plant, how to safely collect the berries, and how to use it in the kitchen!

Long sleeves and sturdy shoes are recommended but not required. If you'd like to bring some berries home be sure to bring your own container!

#IDoCobbs #TouchGrassPhilly #urbanforaging #wineberry #environmentaleducation taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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a month ago

Do you love getting bit by mosquitos all summer or are you coming to our Mosquito Bucket Make&Take workshop tomorrow night?

Spots are still available! Send us an email at CCCEC@Phila.gov to reserve your bucket :)

#idocobbs #mosquitocontrol #birdsafe #touchgrassphilly #fathersdaygiftideas taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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a month ago

Tired of mosquitos BUGGING you while you're outside in your garden or working the grill? Join us next Wednesday, June 17th for a Father's Day Make & Take to learn how to make a 'Mosquito Bucket'!

While a bucket of mosquitos sounds like a pretty bad time, this is actually a mosquito trap! It lures mosquitos in to lay their eggs, then kills the larva with a targeted bacteria that won't harm birds, mammals, or beneficial insects. Unlike non-discriminatory spraying, this technique can reduce the mosquitos in your area without harming your local wildlife.

Make a gift for dad, bring him along to learn with you, or just make a bucket for yourself - no dad required to join :)

Spots are limited, so pre-registration is required. This is a paid program, $20 cash. Email CCCEC@Phila.gov or call 215-685-1900 to reserve your spot!

#idocobbs #touchgrassphilly #cobbscreek #mosquitocontrol #fathersdaygiftideas taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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2 months ago

Happy #FreakyFriday to those who celebrate, we'd like to offer you a few freaks from our orchard for you to enjoy:

1+2. Walking Onions (Allium x proliferum)
We planted these perennial onions last fall with @phillyorchards, and we're happy to see them thriving! Instead of developing flowers at their tips like most onions, walking onion develop miniature onion bulbs or 'bulblets'. Once these develop enough they begin to weigh down the top of the plant, and when it bends over enough to touch the ground, these bulblets take root and start to grow on their own! In this way, these plants "walk" around the garden year to year.

3+4. Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum sp.)
This was a surprise volunteer in the orchard, and a very interesting one at that! This unidentified species of Solomon's Seal grows nearly 4ft high! So cool to see, and it looks so different from the rest of our usual garden flowers!

5. Devil's Dipstick or Elegant Stinkhorn (Mutinus elegans, or possibly Phallus rugulosus?)
This gnarly fungus popped up in the orchard likely thanks to all the rain we've received over the last week or two. It smells almost as gross as it looks, but very colorful and cool to see!

Join us for Orchard Tenders next Thursday, or just stop on by anytime we're open to check out what other delights you might find in the orchard!

#idocobbs #cobbscreek #fungusfriday taken in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center by @cobbsenvcenter

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2 months ago