May Events

The Woodlands Cemetery

May 7, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon at the Woodlands Cemetery located at 4000 Woodland Ave. by the carriage house bathroom, or you can plug this location into your map (39.948841, -75.203056).

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: The site landscape is made up of two miles of paved roads, as well as brick paths, and grass.
• Public Bathroom: One ADA restroom is located at the Northeast corner of the Stable. The door is unmarked, and there is a black wedge ramp at the entrance.
• The area is partly shady with ample tree coverage and open canopy areas.
• Parking: Parking is available along the paved roads throughout the cemetery and near the Meadow.
• Public Transportation: The Woodlands is directly across the street from the 40th Street Trolley Portal serving the T2, T3, T4, T5 trolleys and Route 30 bus.
• Weather: If it is actively raining or snowing, we will postpone or cancel the event. Please check our Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on event day to confirm.

Rittenhouse Square

May 14, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon at the Rittenhouse Square entrance located at 19th and Walnut Streets, or you can plug this location into your map (39.9501253, -75.1723100). We expect to encounter an abundance of warblers, spring migrants and emerging insects.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: The park surface is composed of sidewalk, brick pathways, looser brick sections near the center of the square, and grassy areas. The area is level with no elevations or slopes.
• Public Bathroom: As there are no public bathrooms in the park, it is recommended that you use the bathroom before arrival.
• The area is shady and offers ample benches.
• Parking: 1845 Walnut St. (Philadelphia Parking Lot). Street parking is available.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, and 42
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will postpone or cancel the event. Please check our Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on event day to confirm.

Fairmount Water Works and Boardwalk

May 21, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon in front of Lloyd Hall public bathrooms located at 1 Boathouse Row, or you can plug this location into your map (39.968953, -75.184904).

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: The park surface is composed of paved path, metal boardwalk, loose brick sections, and grassy areas.
• Facilities: Public bathrooms and water fountains are located at Lloyd Hall.
• Amenities: The area features some tree canopy shade and offers ample benches.
• Parking: Free two-hour parking is available along Water Works Drive. Two disability parking spots are available.
• Public Transportation: Bus Route 38 (0.3 miles from Art Museum to Lloyd Hall).
• Weather Policy: If it is actively raining, the event will be postponed or canceled. Please check the Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on the event day to confirm.

Calder Gardens & Rodin Museum

May 28, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at Calder Gardens’ entrance at the southwest corner of 21st Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, or you can plug this location into your map (39.959797, -75.173912). We will observe the plantings and pollinators of this new space, exploring any biodiversity drawn to the new park before heading across the parkway to the Rodin Museum grounds.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: Paved sidewalk path; curb cuts at the parkway to park walkways
• Public Bathrooms: Not available
• Amenities: Tree canopy shade and ample benches
• Parking: Street meter parking on Ben Franklin Parkway outer street and along 21st St
• Public Transportation: Bus routes 7, 48, 38, 49, 32, 446, 448
• Weather Policy: If it is actively raining, the event will be postponed or canceled; check the Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on event day to confirm