Date: May 25, 2025 to May 25, 2025

9:05am meeting at Holmesburg Junction SEPTA regional rail station

10am Sound Bath Ceremonies @ RAIR

On May 25 and 26, RAIR (Recycled Artist in Residency) will be hosting fellowship artist Guadalup Maravilla for a series of morning and evening Sound Ceremonies featuring gongs created from reclaimed metals found at RAIR. 

LIMITED CAPACITY: RAIR is reserving 10 tickets for us on May 25, but if our event is “sold out” you may also be able to register independently via their website. 

 

AFTERWARDS: 

11am – Optional walk to Pennypack on the Delaware (~30min, 1.5miles) 

12pm – Perimeter picnic at the Gazebo at Pennypack on the Delaware (BYO picnic + snacks to share)

1pm – Walk towards Baxter Trail (~1-2hrs, 2-3miles) on easy flat trails & sidewalk

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Upcoming Events

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    on May 3rd 2025 at 10:00 am
    This Saturday 5/3 is the annual Sojourner Truth Walk, a joyous procession in the streets of West Philly to raise money for Camp Sojourner, a girls' leadership camp that creates really special experiences for Philly girls. Join us!

  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Heinz Wildlife Refuge [Available]
    on May 11th 2025 at 2:00 pm
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Venice Island Recreation Center [Available]
    on May 11th 2025 at 2:00 pm
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Tacony Creek Park [Available]
    on May 12th 2025 at 8:30 am
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Wissahickon Forbidden Drive [Available]
    on May 12th 2025 at 11:00 am
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Cobbs Creek Park at 61st [Available]
    on May 12th 2025 at 5:00 pm
    Walk with neighbors on the city’s edge for Love Your Park Week! WeWalkPHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks across the city. Join the Cobbs Creek Park at 61st group on Mondays at 5:00pm.

  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ FDR Park [Available]
    on May 13th 2025 at 8:30 am
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Pennypack on the Delaware [Available]
    on May 13th 2025 at 11:00 am
    Walk with neighbors on the city’s edge for Love Your Park Week! WeWalkPHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks across the city. Join the Pennypack on the Delaware group on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ West Oak Lane Senior Center [Available]
    on May 14th 2025 at 11:00 am
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Cobbs Creek Park at Thomas Ave [Available]
    on May 14th 2025 at 5:30 pm
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Pennypack on the Delaware [Available]
    on May 15th 2025 at 5:00 pm
    Walk with neighbors on the city’s edge for Love Your Park Week! WeWalkPHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks across the city. Join the Pennypack on the Delaware group on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

  • Sweet Spring Ice Cream Walk [Available]
    on May 15th 2025 at 5:30 pm
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Junod Rec Center [Available]
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ Cobbs Creek Environmental Center [Available]
    on May 16th 2025 at 8:30 am
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  • Love Your Park with WeWalkPHL @ FDR Park [Available]
    on May 17th 2025 at 8:30 am
    Walk with neighbors on the city’s edge for Love Your Park Week! WeWalkPHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks across the city. Join the FDR group on Tuesdays & Saturdays at 8:30 am.

  • Wellness Fair @ The Rotunda [Available]
    on May 21st 2025 at 5:00 pm
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  • Virtual info session / open house [Available]
    on Jun 17th 2025 at 5:30 pm
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Exhibitions & Installations

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  • Edge Event: Sound Bath @ RAIR
    from 25th May 2025 to 25th May 2025
    Join RAIR for a series of morning and evening Sound Ceremonies featuring gongs created from reclaimed metals created by fellowship artist Guadalupe Maravilla.