The Woodlands
@woodlandsphila.bsky.social
Our mission is to enrich the community by providing 54 acres of tranquil green space in the city of Philadelphia.
Open daily from Dawn to Dusk.
Open daily from Dawn to Dusk.
🌷🪦 Cheers to another year in celebration of one of Philadelphia’s most active, significant + well-loved places at The Woodlands Annual Benefit! Guests can mingle while enjoying tasty hors d'oeuvres and drinks while supporting The Woodlands.
Thurs., 6/12 | 5:30 - 8:30pm
www.woodlandsphila.org/benefit
Thurs., 6/12 | 5:30 - 8:30pm
www.woodlandsphila.org/benefit
The Woodlands Annual Benefit — The Woodlands
Mingle and explore the Mansion and grounds at while enjoying Victorian-inspired hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinks, all while supporting our mission to enrich the lives of area residents.
www.woodlandsphila.org
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🌷🪦 Cheers to another year in celebration of one of Philadelphia’s most active, significant + well-loved places at The Woodlands Annual Benefit! Guests can mingle while enjoying tasty hors d'oeuvres and drinks while supporting The Woodlands.
Thurs., 6/12 | 5:30 - 8:30pm
www.woodlandsphila.org/benefit
Thurs., 6/12 | 5:30 - 8:30pm
www.woodlandsphila.org/benefit
✨🌷 Welcome the Spring Equinox with the Queer Philly Birders! Join us at The Woodlands on Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.
Photos taken by Jorge Ivan Alvarez, PhD featuring a Yellow-bellied sapsucker and a Mockingbird
More from the Philly Queer Birders: www.phillyqueerbirders.com/events
Photos taken by Jorge Ivan Alvarez, PhD featuring a Yellow-bellied sapsucker and a Mockingbird
More from the Philly Queer Birders: www.phillyqueerbirders.com/events
Events
www.phillyqueerbirders.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
✨🌷 Welcome the Spring Equinox with the Queer Philly Birders! Join us at The Woodlands on Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.
Photos taken by Jorge Ivan Alvarez, PhD featuring a Yellow-bellied sapsucker and a Mockingbird
More from the Philly Queer Birders: www.phillyqueerbirders.com/events
Photos taken by Jorge Ivan Alvarez, PhD featuring a Yellow-bellied sapsucker and a Mockingbird
More from the Philly Queer Birders: www.phillyqueerbirders.com/events
🕰🌞 Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9!
Remember to set your clocks forward one hour. The gates will remain open from dawn until dusk— daylight means longer evenings. If you see a UCD vehicle or the sun setting, that is your sign to leave the cemetery.
Remember to set your clocks forward one hour. The gates will remain open from dawn until dusk— daylight means longer evenings. If you see a UCD vehicle or the sun setting, that is your sign to leave the cemetery.
March 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🕰🌞 Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9!
Remember to set your clocks forward one hour. The gates will remain open from dawn until dusk— daylight means longer evenings. If you see a UCD vehicle or the sun setting, that is your sign to leave the cemetery.
Remember to set your clocks forward one hour. The gates will remain open from dawn until dusk— daylight means longer evenings. If you see a UCD vehicle or the sun setting, that is your sign to leave the cemetery.
⚠️⛈ Severe Weather Warnings include winds over 25mph, tornados, ice storms, or other hazardous advisories. We post on our website for anticipated closures, such as scheduled tree work or road repairs.
If you're visiting when a weather warning is announced, please take heed and leave the site. [2/2]
If you're visiting when a weather warning is announced, please take heed and leave the site. [2/2]
March 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
⚠️⛈ Severe Weather Warnings include winds over 25mph, tornados, ice storms, or other hazardous advisories. We post on our website for anticipated closures, such as scheduled tree work or road repairs.
If you're visiting when a weather warning is announced, please take heed and leave the site. [2/2]
If you're visiting when a weather warning is announced, please take heed and leave the site. [2/2]
⛔️🪦 Gate Closures: When and why the gates are closed.
The Woodlands is open daily from dawn until dusk UNLESS there is a concern for visitor safety. If a severe weather warning or advisory has been reported, the gates may close to cars or all visitors in an effort to keep visitors safe. [1/2]
The Woodlands is open daily from dawn until dusk UNLESS there is a concern for visitor safety. If a severe weather warning or advisory has been reported, the gates may close to cars or all visitors in an effort to keep visitors safe. [1/2]
March 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
⛔️🪦 Gate Closures: When and why the gates are closed.
The Woodlands is open daily from dawn until dusk UNLESS there is a concern for visitor safety. If a severe weather warning or advisory has been reported, the gates may close to cars or all visitors in an effort to keep visitors safe. [1/2]
The Woodlands is open daily from dawn until dusk UNLESS there is a concern for visitor safety. If a severe weather warning or advisory has been reported, the gates may close to cars or all visitors in an effort to keep visitors safe. [1/2]
Due to the Philadelphia Eagles Parade, predicted traffic, and school closures, the Valentine's Day Wedding Open House on Friday, 2/14 from 4 pm - 6 pm has been canceled.
Staff will contact anyone who has submitted an inquiry to schedule a private tour.
www.woodlandsphila.org/events-calen...
Staff will contact anyone who has submitted an inquiry to schedule a private tour.
www.woodlandsphila.org/events-calen...
Valentine's Day Wedding Open House — The Woodlands
This historic cemetery and pleasure garden would make a perfect setting for your celebration. Tour the venue with a glass of rosé or seltzer before your Valentine’s Day dinner date!
www.woodlandsphila.org
February 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Due to the Philadelphia Eagles Parade, predicted traffic, and school closures, the Valentine's Day Wedding Open House on Friday, 2/14 from 4 pm - 6 pm has been canceled.
Staff will contact anyone who has submitted an inquiry to schedule a private tour.
www.woodlandsphila.org/events-calen...
Staff will contact anyone who has submitted an inquiry to schedule a private tour.
www.woodlandsphila.org/events-calen...
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Some photos from @woodlandsphila.bsky.social last month ✨
February 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Some photos from @woodlandsphila.bsky.social last month ✨
LATE GATE OPENING: Due to icy conditions, staff will assess site safety on the morning of Thurs 2/6, and the gates will remain closed to all visitors. Check www.woodlandsphila.org for updates
The Woodlands
The Woodlands is a Philadelphia treasure, a must-see historic site and communal backyard for a vibrant neighborhood and city.
www.woodlandsphila.org
February 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
LATE GATE OPENING: Due to icy conditions, staff will assess site safety on the morning of Thurs 2/6, and the gates will remain closed to all visitors. Check www.woodlandsphila.org for updates
🔜Check out this summer glow-up!
Thank you to all who applied to be a Grave Gardener this year! Emails have been sent to all applicants notifying them of their status.
There are many ways to volunteer at The Woodlands! Join us for our next Volunteer Day on Saturday, 2/15 woodlandsphila.org/volunteer
Thank you to all who applied to be a Grave Gardener this year! Emails have been sent to all applicants notifying them of their status.
There are many ways to volunteer at The Woodlands! Join us for our next Volunteer Day on Saturday, 2/15 woodlandsphila.org/volunteer
January 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🔜Check out this summer glow-up!
Thank you to all who applied to be a Grave Gardener this year! Emails have been sent to all applicants notifying them of their status.
There are many ways to volunteer at The Woodlands! Join us for our next Volunteer Day on Saturday, 2/15 woodlandsphila.org/volunteer
Thank you to all who applied to be a Grave Gardener this year! Emails have been sent to all applicants notifying them of their status.
There are many ways to volunteer at The Woodlands! Join us for our next Volunteer Day on Saturday, 2/15 woodlandsphila.org/volunteer
The gates are now open to vehicles and pedestrians. Please use caution when walking or driving on site—the roads are still slippery with snow and ice! ❄️🪦
January 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The gates are now open to vehicles and pedestrians. Please use caution when walking or driving on site—the roads are still slippery with snow and ice! ❄️🪦
Hello, Bluesky! We may be an 18th-century pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and National Historic Landmark, but we're hip on the new tech—we swear!
Follow us @woodlandsphila.bsky.social
Follow us @woodlandsphila.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hello, Bluesky! We may be an 18th-century pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and National Historic Landmark, but we're hip on the new tech—we swear!
Follow us @woodlandsphila.bsky.social
Follow us @woodlandsphila.bsky.social