"Is that a shopping cart out there?" If you've been to Glen Foerd during low tide, you know a whole lot of items can accumulate on the Delaware River sandbar. Join Glen Foerd Staff and the Friends of the Poquessing as we clean up Glen Foerd. We will meet behind the Mansion and split into two groups. One group will get wet and muddy on the sandbar. The other will head over to the creekside and pick up litter along the shoreline. Please dress for the weather and the work. Registration isn’t required, but signing up is the best way to receive event updates. 

Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world? Philadelphia artist Meg Lemieur is teaching 4 classes that will heighten your senses and sharpen your note-taking and sketching skills. Classes are all on Saturdays and are scheduled, rain or shine, for 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, and 10/3.  Drawing from the practice of Nature Journaling, these classes teach observational tools that will help you record the wild world around us. Utilizing our inner scientist, writer, and artist, we will learn to capture the intricate details we find. These four classes will provide an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to learn the tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching our surroundings at Glen Foerd. Each class will explore a new area and is great for all experience levels. Classes will build on each other, but you can also sign up for one at a time. Suggested materials to bring: - your favorite pencils - such as a mechanical pencil and a 4b - your favorite erasers - such as a kneaded eraser and a hard eraser like a pink eraser - your favorite sketchbook - Meg suggests a notebook with a hard back or bringing a clipboard so you have a hard surface to draw on - colored pencils/markers/paints/brushes to add some pops of color - fiber-tipped pens like Micron pens - water bottle/snack if desired - a portable chair or blanket to sit on Suggested clothing: - weather-appropriate clothing with layers so you can adjust as the sun warms up - sun protection like light long sleeves or sunblock - a brimmed hat - sunglasses - bug spray Please reach out to Rob at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org with any questions you may have!

Join us at Glen Foerd for open boating! We’ll have canoes, rowboats, and kayaks for guests to explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River. This activity is open to all ages, though be prepared for summer temperatures and moderate physical exertion. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Getting in and out of your boat can be a wet and muddy experience. Please wear appropriate clothing and consider bringing something to change into after the activity. Don’t forget your water, snacks, and sunscreen! This is a free walk-up, first-come, first-served event. Boat space is limited. Glen Foerd staff will do our best to ensure that as many people as possible get out on the water, but we cannot make any guarantees.  The meeting point for this event will be behind the Carriage House. If you have any questions, please contact our Environmental Program Manager, Robert DiTomasso, at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org or 215-632-5330 x14 Waivers will be filled out on-site the day of the event, but participants may view the waiver here. Events can be canceled on short notice due to weather and river conditions. Please check our social media and website for cancellations.

This week, we’re making Scarecrows! Friends can use newspaper, pillow stuffing, raffia, and straw to stuff small, child-sized clothing and create their own unique Scarecrow. We’ll also do some explorations and art with fall leaves, gourds, sunflowers, and pumpkins. Come out and join us for loads of Fall fun! Registration is only required for each participating child. Accompanying adults are free. This workshop is perfect for kids ages 4-12.

We are pleased to offer outdoor yoga classes overlooking the river at Glen Foerd led by Northeast Philadelphia yoga teacher Melissa Gyuraki. Vinyasa-style classes will emphasize the development of strength, flexibility, balance, and grace through the use of postures linked to breath. Synchronization of breath with movement allows participants to both recharge and relax. Participants should dress in layers and bring their own yoga mat, towel or blanket, water, and sunscreen. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the class. $10 is the recommended ticket price for this event, but please select the option that feels right for you. Please reach out to Rob at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org with any questions. In the event of inclement weather, the class will be moved inside the Mansion.

Join Riverways at Glen Foerd for our Family Fishing Nights on the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River! The Delaware River is home to over 60 diverse species of fish, including American shad, eel, catfish, and more. Learn more about the aquatic life that calls the Delaware River home while learning to fish on your own! All equipment and basic instruction are provided; no experience or fishing license necessary! All ages and experience levels are welcome; children 13 and younger require adult supervision. Catch-and-release fishing only. This event is free of charge, but please consider selecting a $5 or $10 donation option to support our environmental programs. Please reach out to Rob at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org with any questions you may have.

Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world? Philadelphia artist Meg Lemieur is teaching 4 classes that will heighten your senses and sharpen your note-taking and sketching skills. Classes are all on Saturdays and are scheduled, rain or shine, for 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, and 10/3.  Drawing from the practice of Nature Journaling, these classes teach observational tools that will help you record the wild world around us. Utilizing our inner scientist, writer, and artist, we will learn to capture the intricate details we find. These four classes will provide an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to learn the tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching our surroundings at Glen Foerd. Each class will explore a new area and is great for all experience levels. Classes will build on each other, but you can also sign up for one at a time. Suggested materials to bring: - your favorite pencils - such as a mechanical pencil and a 4b - your favorite erasers - such as a kneaded eraser and a hard eraser like a pink eraser - your favorite sketchbook - Meg suggests a notebook with a hard back or bringing a clipboard so you have a hard surface to draw on - colored pencils/markers/paints/brushes to add some pops of color - fiber-tipped pens like Micron pens - water bottle/snack if desired - a portable chair or blanket to sit on Suggested clothing: - weather-appropriate clothing with layers so you can adjust as the sun warms up - sun protection like light long sleeves or sunblock - a brimmed hat - sunglasses - bug spray Please reach out to Rob at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org with any questions you may have!

Join us after-hours for a haunting tour of the mansion to celebrate the Halloween season! Explore the lives and perhaps afterlives of the Macalester and Foerderer families. Find out which inhabitants were the most likely to have unfinished business on the property and hear about some ghostly encounters that staff have reported over the years.

We are pleased to offer outdoor yoga classes at Glen Foerd led by Northeast Philadelphia yoga teacher Melissa Gyuraki. This class will take place on the lower half of the property near the Poquessing Creek.  Vinyasa-style classes will emphasize the development of strength, flexibility, balance, and grace through the use of postures linked to breath. Synchronization of breath with movement allows participants to both recharge and relax.    Participants should dress in layers and bring their own yoga mat, towel or blanket, water, and sunscreen. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the class.   $10 is the recommended ticket price for this event, but select the option that feels right for you. Reach out to Rob at rditomasso@glenfoerd.org with any questions you may have.  NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, this class will be cancelled and your tickets will be refunded. Please keep an eye on your email leading up to the event. 

Join us for a glimpse into the rich history of Glen Foerd with a guided tour of the Main House. This engaging and relaxing walk will provide insight into local history while connecting you to the natural space of the Delaware River watershed. Learn how this area of Philadelphia has developed from the Lenape to the Gilded Age. Get a glimpse of the two families that called Glen Foerd home from 1850 to 1971.