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By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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\"\"This the time of year for warm weather, blooming flowers, light clothing \u2013 and Earth Day.<\/div>\n
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Earth Day is a worldwide environmental movement that takes place every year on April 22. The goal of this celebration is to raise awareness about sustainability and clean living, and to educate people on the importance of preserving our planet.<\/div>\n
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The Earth Day 2026 theme is focused on engaging the more than one billion people, governments, institutions, and businesses who participate in Earth Day to recognize our collective responsibility and to help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all.<\/div>\n
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From everyday green living ideas, to spending time outdoors, or even picking up litter to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean, there are many activities for Earth Day 2026 you can participate in to support the movement.<\/div>\n
The first Earth Day took place in 1970 in the United States, when the country\u2019s economy was doing exceptionally well, but the side effects were air pollution and waste.<\/div>\n

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At that time, environmental preservation was not a priority, and there wasn\u2019t much awareness on sustainable practices, even though the planet was starting to suffer.<\/div>\n
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The devastating oil spill that took place in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 was the tip of the iceberg, and the government launched a campaign to promote Earth Day and its concept across the United States.<\/div>\n
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On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day took place and more than\u00a020 million\u00a0Americans participated in activities to support new sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Earth Day has been celebrated ever since, and it has spread worldwide since the 1990s.<\/div>\n
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Activities celebrating Earth Day will get underway this weekend.<\/div>\n
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Chester County Earth Day Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cChester County Earth Day Festival\u201d in partnership with State Senator Carolyn Comitta and held in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day 2026 will take place on April 18 at Upper Main Line YMCA (1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, ymcagbw.org\/events\/chester-county-earth-day-festival<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This special event also recognizes the 28th anniversary of the environmental education program at the YMCA and is free and open to the community.<\/div>\n
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Grab your shovel and get ready to dig into the fun!<\/div>\n
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Families are encouraged to bring shovels on Earth Day and volunteer to plant more than 60 native trees and shrubs to benefit UMLY’s Cassatt Preserve.<\/div>\n
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A \u201cShovel Check\u201d will be available (like a coat check!) so families do not need to carry their shovels around the festival.<\/div>\n
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Vendors from across the County in the areas of environmental education and sustainability will provide activities, exhibits, presentations and more.<\/div>\n
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Participants can explore the YMCA\u2019s Cassatt Preserve, home to 20 acres of woodland, wetlands, a meadow, stream, pond and Pennsylvania\u2019s first conservation easement.<\/div>\n
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They will be able to meet the animal ambassadors of the Nature Center, Raptor Center and Barnyard and also get a healthy start to summer with fitness demos with the YGBW Fit Truk.<\/div>\n
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Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly STEM and Environmental Education activities including robotics, stream study, canoeing, woodworking, tree-planting and more.<\/div>\n
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There will also be face painting as well as live music performed by Em McKeever, Meadowlark and Jim Shirey and Friends.<\/div>\n
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Lunch will be available to purchase from food trucks.<\/div>\n
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Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com<\/u><\/i><\/a>) will host a \u201cCelebrate Earth Day Festival\u201d on April 18 and 19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It is billed as \u201cA Weekend of Learning, Growing & Giving Back Celebrating 15 Springs in the Garden Center.\u201d<\/div>\n
This season marks a major milestone for Linvilla — 15 years of its Garden Center.<\/div>\n
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Over the years, it has grown into a hub for gardeners, plant lovers, and families looking to bring a little more green into their lives.<\/div>\n
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Since this weekend is extra special, we\u2019re inviting our community to join us for a weekend filled with education, inspiration, and hands-on experiences.<\/div>\n
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There will be a \u201cNative Plants Lecture with Master Gardener Todd\u201d at 11 a.m. on Saturday.<\/div>\n
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Native plants play a vital role in supporting pollinators, improving soil health, and creating sustainable landscapes.<\/div>\n
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During this informative session, Todd will share:<\/div>\n
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The benefits of planting native species<\/div>\n
Easy native plants to incorporate into your home garden<\/div>\n
Tips for creating pollinator-friendly landscapes<\/div>\n
How native plants help support local wildlife.<\/div>\n
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\u201cMeet the Bees with Warren Graham\u201d will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 18 and 19.<\/div>\n
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One of the highlights of the Earth Day celebration is a visit from Warren Graham, a fifth-generation beekeeper who maintains several apiaries right here on the farm.<\/div>\n
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Graham will be hosting live demonstrations throughout the day, sharing his knowledge about the vital role honeybees play in our ecosystem and how we can all support pollinators at home.<\/div>\n
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Guests will also have the unique opportunity to view a working observation hive with an up-close look at honeybees in action. It\u2019s an unforgettable, educational experience that brings the magic of the orchard to life.<\/div>\n
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On Saturday and Sunday, \u201cBuild Your Own Container Garden with Kathy\u201d will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/div>\n
Bring a container from home or choose one while you\u2019re here, and Kathy will help you\u00a0curate the perfect combination of plants\u00a0based on your space, sunlight, and style.<\/div>\n
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Whether you\u2019re looking for something colorful, pollinator-friendly, or low-maintenance, this personalized experience makes container gardening approachable and fun for everyone.<\/div>\n
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This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get creative, and leave with something beautiful you created yourself. There is no fee for the guidance — just pay for the plants that you would like to plant.<\/div>\n
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On April 18, \u201cComposting with Kitchen Harvest\u201d also has an 11 a.m.-2 p.m. time slot.<\/div>\n
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Chris from Kitchen Harvest, who helps produce compost here on the farm, will be around to chat, answer questions, and share insights about composting and sustainability.<\/div>\n
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\u201cKids\u2019 Earth Day Crafts\u201d is also scheduled for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. \u2013 on both days.<\/div>\n
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Families are invited to stop by for free kids crafts as part of our Earth Day celebration. These hands-on activities are designed to inspire creativity while highlighting the importance of repurposing everyday materials.<\/div>\n
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Our crafts focus on using what\u2019s already on hand and turning simple items into something meaningful and useful.<\/div>\n
\u201cEarth Day at DuPont Environmental Education Center\u201d will be held on April 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the DuPont Environmental Education Center (1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, delnature.org<\/u><\/i><\/a>).<\/div>\n
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Guests are invited to join the Delaware Nature Society at the DuPont Environmental Education Center for an Earth Day celebration and cleanup. They can help clean the marsh, learn about the importance of clean water, and participate in other Earth Day activities.<\/div>\n
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This is an all-ages event, and\u00a0admission\u00a0is free.<\/div>\n
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Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/u><\/a>) is now featuring one of its popular annual special events \u2013 \u201cSpring Blooms.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Spring in Longwood Gardens isn\u2019t rendered. It\u2019s real.<\/div>\n
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Every bud, bloom, and birdsong is nature-generated, crafted by sunshine and soil \u2026 not software. Color pops, leaves unfurl, and the whole landscape awakens with fresh, authentic, undeniable energy.<\/div>\n
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Early spring bulbs bring the season to life, followed by flowering trees bursting into bloom. Fragrance drifts on the breeze. Radiant tulips stretch towards the sky.<\/div>\n
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No filters. No shortcuts.\u00a0Real\u00a0spring \u2026 far beyond anything pixels can imitate.<\/div>\n
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Spring at Longwood: nothing artificial about it.<\/div>\n
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A featured attraction just coming inro bloom is Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florid).<\/div>\n
The bright red berries produced in the fall, are a high-fat food source for over 36 species of birds, including wild turkeys, cardinals, and robins.\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
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The tree supports more than 100 species of moths and butterflies, which lay their eggs on dogwood leaves\u2014making it essential for local food webs.<\/div>\n
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Because it flowers early, it\u2019s also a critical nectar source for pollinators just coming out of winter dormancy. In fact, its ecological value is so high that Cornus florida<\/i>\u00a0is often promoted in native plant gardening for habitat restoration.<\/div>\n
While the tree is too small for lumber, dogwood wood is incredibly hard and dense. It\u2019s been used historically for golf club heads and handles for tools and knives.<\/div>\n
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Another featured attraction is the Kurume Azalea Bonsai Display.<\/div>\n
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This display features early spring blooming Kurume hybrid azalea (Rhododendron\u00a0hybrid), known for their bright flower colors and evergreen foliage. Also known as Japanese azaleas, this type of hybrid has been cultivated in Japan since the late 1600s.<\/div>\n
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These Kurume azaleas were obtained as full-sized plants from Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, given to the United States from France as part of the bicentennial celebration. Grown in the clump style, their bonsai training began in 1980.<\/div>\n
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Right now, Redbud is also in bloom.<\/div>\n
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Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis<\/i>) is a beautiful native spring flowering tree in the bean or legume family. It produces showy, dense clusters of purplish-pink flowers along its stems in April before the foliage appears.<\/div>\n
Other beauties in bloom are Yoshino Cherry Trees, early tulip bulbs, Pride-of-Madeira, Bloodroot, Loose-flower Hornbeam and Magnolia.<\/div>\n
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Inside Longwood’s Conservatory, visitors can check out the towering Clerodendrum schmidtii (chains of glory) as well as nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the Orchid House.<\/div>\n
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As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/div>\n
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You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Longwood Gardens is $35 for adults, $21 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and $20 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/div>\n
Tyler\u00a0Arboretum\u00a0(515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, tylerarboretum.org<\/u><\/i><\/a>) will present \u201cSerpentine Barrens Pink Hill Tour\u201d on April 18 at 9:30 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Participants can discover Pink Hill — a globally rare serpentine barrens.<\/div>\n
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There will be a guided hike to Delaware County\u2019s last remaining serpentine barren.<\/div>\n
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Hikers can explore its unique geology, rare plants, and fascinating history — from continental collisions to early human activity.<\/div>\n
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April often brings a stunning bloom of bright pink moss phlox, the flower that gave Pink Hill its name.<\/div>\n
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At 9:30 a.m. there will be a moderately-paced, guided hike from Visitor Center to Pink Hill. Then, at 10 a.m., there will be an expert-led tour of Pink Hill.<\/div>\n
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Tyler\u00a0Arboretum\u2019s admission prices are: Adults (ages 18-64):\u00a0$18; Seniors (65+):\u00a0$15; Children and young adults (ages 3-17):\u00a0$10; and Children age 2 and under:\u00a0FREE.<\/div>\n
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In 2026, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration.<\/div>\n
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After all, we\u2019ve been first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun for 250 years.<\/div>\n
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52 Weeks of Firsts (www.visitphilly.com\/52-weeks-of-firsts<\/u><\/a>) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia\u2019s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee.<\/div>\n
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Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels.<\/div>\n
To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year\u2019s worth of free events to celebrate the country\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/div>\n
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52 Weeks of Firsts shines a light on different Philly-born Firsts each week through a series of free public events called\u00a0Saturday Firstivals\u00a0\u2014 held every Saturday of 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in more than a dozen neighborhoods.<\/div>\n
Firstival:\u00a0Saturday April 18 will focus on \u201cFirst Botanical Garden: 1728.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Rooted in curiosity, Bartram\u2019s Garden was America\u2019s very first botanical garden, a living laboratory where science bloomed and Philly\u2019s green thumb took root.<\/div>\n
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The event will be held April 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bartram’s Garden, which is located at 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard in Philadelphia.<\/div>\n
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Another event with a lot of history will take place in Montgomery County this weekend.<\/div>\n
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There is a big event for specialized memorabilia collectors this weekend — the 84th\u00a0Philly\u00a0Non-Sports\u00a0Card\u00a0Show.<\/div>\n
The event will be held on April 18 and 19 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Station Avenue, Oaks, http:\/\/phillynon-sportscardshow.com<\/u><\/a>)<\/div>\n
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There are two basic categories of trading\u00a0cards —\u00a0sports\u00a0cards and\u00a0non-sports\u00a0cards.<\/div>\n
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Sports\u00a0cards depict athletes at all levels.\u00a0Non-sport\u00a0cards offer so much more. There are\u00a0card\u00a0sets dealing with music, movies, politics, nature, pop culture and history.<\/div>\n
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For more than a century,\u00a0non-sport trading\u00a0cards have documented trends in pop culture \u2013 providing people with history lessons provided by small, rectangular pieces of\u00a0cardboard.<\/div>\n
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Twice each year, collectors from across the country come together in eastern Pennsylvania for this very special event. The event is the oldest\u00a0show\u00a0of its kind in the country.<\/div>\n
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Many of the hobby\u2019s top manufacturers will have exhibit booths at this weekend\u2019s\u00a0show\u00a0and will be distributing free promo\u00a0cards. There will be a huge array of\u00a0non-sport\u00a0cards, sets, singles, wrappers, chase\u00a0cards, promos, and related memorabilia.<\/div>\n
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Some of the artists who will be featured guests are Jason Brower, David Gross and Tim Shinn.<\/div>\n
Admission is $12 for one day or $20 for two days.\u00a0Show\u00a0Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.<\/div>\n
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Newlin Grist\u00a0Mill (219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, newlingristmill.org<\/u><\/a>)\u00a0will present its \u201c1704 Mill Tour\u201d on April 18 and 19.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can take a guided tour of the site\u2019s 1704 water powered mill.<\/div>\n
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While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox.<\/div>\n
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Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill.<\/div>\n
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Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 12 and under.<\/div>\n
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The John\u00a0Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/u><\/a>) will host Bird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober\u201d on April 19 at 9 a.m.<\/div>\n
Participants will be able to discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes — each week guarantee different species.<\/div>\n
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Walk will meet by the Visitor Center and take place at a relaxed pace on flat surfaces.<\/div>\n
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Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia,\u00a0laurelhillphl.com<\/a>) will present \u201cSpring Wildflower Walk, a Horticulture Tour\u201d at 10 a.m. on April 18.<\/div>\n
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Gregg Tepper, Laurel Hill\u2019s Senior Horticulturist, will take guests on a walk among the inspiring wildflowers of early spring.<\/div>\n
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They can stroll and admire the shapes, the textures, and the glorious colors of this fleeting season and discover the hidden secrets that bring about this vernal debut.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors and $10 for children (ages 6-12).<\/div>\n
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On April 19, Laurel Hill will present \u201cAshes to Ashes\u201d from 1-3 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Cremation is now more popular than burial, and this tour spotlights Laurel Hill West\u2019s columbaria.<\/div>\n
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This site is the final resting place for many notable Philadelphians, including Joseph Beam (author and activist), Lon Jourdet (Penn basketball coach and \u201czone defense\u201d pioneer), Elizabeth Snellenberger (Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee), and other figures from politics, and entertainment. There\u2019s even a Great War Austrian cavalryman.<\/div>\n
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The Tour Guide will be\u00a0Joe Lex.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors and $10 for children (ages 6-12).<\/div>\n
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The 2026 season has begun at Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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On April 18, there will be a \u201cGuided Mansion Tour\u201d at 9:30 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can enjoy a one-hour narrated tour of this historic mansion.<\/div>\n
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An April 19, Nemours will present \u201cBehind the Ropes Tour\u201d at 9 a.m.<\/div>\n
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This exclusive private tour will take participants into areas that have never been open to the public.<\/div>\n
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The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children’s Health — follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/div>\n
Originally constructed in 1910,\u00a0Nemours\u00a0Estate is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/div>\n
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Nemours\u00a0Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.<\/div>\n
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Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont.<\/div>\n
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Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/u><\/a>) started its season\u00a0 of \u201cGuided Mansion Tours\u201d on April 12.<\/div>\n
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Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, iron master, shop owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can participate by watching a short film and then taking a tour. Guided tours of the mansion will depart at 1 and 2:30 p.m. all three days.<\/div>\n
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Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth (age 6-17) and free for children under 5.<\/div>\n
Hope Lodge is a Blue Star Museum which means that active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families, are admitted free for regular tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.<\/div>\n
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Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, www.chaddsford.com<\/u><\/a>) is presenting \u201cNoir Noir: A Speakeasy Experience\u201d on Friday evenings in April.<\/div>\n
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Guests can enjoy specialty cocktails and light bites in the winery\u2019s hidden wine cellar.<\/div>\n
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Inspired by the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s\u201330s, this intimate pop-up experience transforms the West Tank Room into a moody, art deco\u2013inspired lounge complete with themed music, vintage touches, and low-lit ambiance.<\/div>\n
Guests are invited to enjoy a rotating menu of specialty cocktails crafted with locally sourced spirits and Chaddsford wines, available exclusively during speakeasy hours.<\/div>\n
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A limited selection of bar bites will also be available.\u00a0Themed attire is encouraged but never required.<\/div>\n
Whether you\u2019re in the mood for a carefully crafted cocktail, a cozy corner to linger with friends, or a reason to rediscover a hidden part of the winery, \u201cNoir Noir\u201d\u00a0invites you to start your weekend somewhere unexpected.
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On April 18 at 6 p.m., Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0(Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167, www.fortmifflin.us<\/u><\/i><\/a>) will host a special event\u00a0 — \u201cCannonball Tavern — Party in 18th century Philadelphia!\u201d<\/div>\n
Participants will be able to enjoy the revelries of an 18th Century tavern at Fort Mifflin with period games, spirits, and music.<\/div>\n
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They are invited to join the Fort\u2019s staff and the Regimental Brewmeister in bringing in the 250th Anniversary of our Country in the most American way — with a toast at the Tavern.<\/div>\n
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The Seadogs will be there to sing your favorite hits of the 70s\u2026the 1770s.<\/div>\n
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Admission is $35 and includes a first drink voucher. Additional vouchers can be purchased at the event.<\/div>\n
The Academy\u00a0of\u00a0Natural\u00a0Sciences\u00a0of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, www.ansp.org<\/u><\/a>) has just opened a new exhibit \u2013 \u201cBotany of Nations.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can experience a groundbreaking exhibition that provides a new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery.<\/div>\n
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Co-curated with Enrique Salm\u00f3n, PhD, an ethnobotanist and author of IW\u00cdGARA: The Kinship of Plants and People, and developed with contributions from Indigenous cultural historians, \u201cBotany of Nations\u201d offers a culturally layered view of the plants of North America.<\/div>\n
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Collected on the famous expedition, some of the oldest plant specimens in the country today are housed in the Academy\u2019s own Lewis and Clark Herbarium.<\/div>\n
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Guests can learn how the Native Nations Meriwether Lewis met on the trail shaped America\u2019s plant knowledge long before Western scientists claimed these \u201cdiscoveries.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Centering the voices of Native Nations who have protected and cared for the lands for thousands of years, \u201cBotany of Nations\u201d presents plants as portals to Indigenous storytelling and knowledge.<\/div>\n
Visitors will:<\/div>\n