The Secret Cinema presents: THE BLASPHEMER (1921) with live accompaniment by Don Kinnier, organist extraordinaire. Please note that this event will take place in the art gallery on the second floor of the building, which has stair access only.  Doors open at 7:00pm for check-in, bar and self guided tours of the mansion. The screening begins at 7:30pm. Please contact Arts & Culture Program Officer Isabel Brown with questions: isabel@glenfoerd.org (215) 632-5330 x13.

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 Troy Bynum and Yannick Lowery for a special birding program celebrating Black Birders Week. This workshop welcomes people from traditionally marginalized identities to experience and enjoy nature through birding. No experience is necessary! Learn to identify local bird species using the binoculars and field guides provided. This program is part of Yannick Lowery’s ongoing project as Artist in Residence. His work reimagines Glen Foerd as a site of leisure rather than labor by highlighting the experiences of workers throughout the site’s history. Through programs like this, he invites the public into his research. This workshop is free to attend. Please register in advance.

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.

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.

Join us this summer on the 3rd Thursday of every month from May through September for an evening of family fun! This month, there will be food from Cinco de Mayo Food Truck, live music by Mason McAvoy, and an arts-and-crafts table for visitors of all ages. Drinks will also be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the grounds and Main House, which will be open for free self-guided tours. While this event is free and open to all, community donations are essential to making evenings like this possible. A $10 suggested donation is highly encouraged. Your donations will help us continue low-cost community events and many others we offer throughout the year.

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.

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!

Discover the beauty and hidden history of the grounds at Glen Foerd on the last outdoor tour of the season. Stroll through the estate’s scenic landscape as you explore how the grounds have evolved, from their historic uses to their role today as a vibrant public space. Along the way, you’ll learn about the gardens, outbuildings, and pathways that shaped daily life on the estate, as well as statues and structures that have been lost to time. Learn about the diverse flora and fauna that call Glen Foerd home, offering a deeper appreciation for the natural environment that surrounds this historic site. Perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this experience brings the past and present of the grounds to life.

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!