Spring’s around the corner

The famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow early in February. According to legend, that means six more weeks of winter. Winter may still stick with us, but spring is just around the corner. Celebrate with these upcoming maple sugar events and exercises in mindfulness at Parks & Rec sites.

Some sugary sweetness before spring

Sugaring Saturday at Pennypack

When: March 5 -11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Pennypack Environmental Center

Maple Sugar Day at Pennypack Environmental Center. All are welcome to join us for our yearly Maple Sugar Day. We will be boiling down sap into syrup, and then into candies to try. Check out the Facebook page.

Cobbs Creek Maple Sugaring Festival

When: March 12, 2022 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Cobbs Creek Environmental Center

Join us for a day of celebrating all things about maple sugar. We will have hourly tree tapping tours, sap boiling, pancake and syrup tasting, maple candy making, and more. For more information, check out the Facebook page.

Maple Sugaring: From Tree to Table in Tacony Creek Park

When: March 12, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: I Street and Ramona Ave., 19124

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to learn about the Native American myths and legends of how maple sugaring was started, and a hands-on demonstration of how pure maple syrup is made. Register through this link.

A mindful March

Take some time to focus on yourself this March with meditation and yoga programs.

Wednesday Meditation Program

When: Each Wednesday (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: 300 West Northwestern Avenue, 19118

Reduce stress and anxiety by meditating with us! Bring a water bottle and something to sit on such as a pillow, bolster, or mat. Register at the Eventbright link.

Yoga with Jenna Song

When: Each Sunday (March 6, 13, 20, 27)
Where: Online, Register through this link.

Join our yoga sessions online from November through March due to the winter weather. Hatha yoga emphasizes physical health and relaxation of your mind. We’ll focus on posture alignment, strengthening, and flexibility. Find more information on the Facebook page.

Greenhouse Yoga at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

When: Each Sunday (March 6, 13, 20, 27)
Where: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

Escape the winter blues with an all-levels vinyasa yoga class held inside the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center’s greenhouse! Bring your own yoga mat and snacks for these wonderful sessions with experienced teachers from Tula yoga. If you’re looking for more information, you can find it on our event Facebook page.