Humboldt Society

Join us for a viewing of AUSTRALIA at our next meeting. “AUSTRALIA: Land Beyond Time takes viewers on a breathtaking journey back in time to witness the birth of evolution on a mysterious land that harbors remnants of Earth’s earliest life and many of its strangest creatures that exist nowhere else on the planet.”

For details click on the Meeting tab above.

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COME CELEBRATE

We will be holding a Anniversary Dinner Party and Fund Raiser for the Humboldt Society on Sunday October 18, 2009 from 12 Noon to 3 PM at Ruby’s Buffet at 1100 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia 19147. ( It’s in a shopping center at the intersection of Columbus Blvd. and Washington Ave., and since there’s a parking lot you can park right in front of the restaurant).

West River Drive, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

It’s time again for one of our favorite meetings and programs! Please join us as we celebrate Alexander von Humboldt’s 240th birthday. He was born on September 14, 1769 and we will honor him with cake and a show and tell program. Come and share items and experiences that reflect your interest in natural history and the environment. See the Meetings tab above for details.

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ALSO PLAN TO ATTEND OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

We will be holding a fund raiser anniversary dinner party for the Humboldt Society on Sunday October 18, 2009 from 12 Noon to 3 PM at Ruby’s Buffet at 1100 S. Columbus Boulevard (Philadelphia). Details to follow. Please mark you calendar. We’ll have food, drinks, historical images, silent auction, a brief program and much more. Tickets available. Bring a friend.

For more information, contact: Stephen Maciejewski # 215.985.1456.

Join us August 13 for a look at how Italy’s environment has shaped its cuisine. For details click the Meetings tab above.

COME CELEBRATE

We will be holding a fund raiser anniversary dinner party for the Humboldt Society on Sunday October 18, 2009 from 12 Noon to 3 PM at Ruby’s Buffet at 1100 S. Columbus Boulevard (Philadelphia). Details to follow. Please mark you calendar. We’ll have food, drinks, historical images, silent auction, a brief program and much more. Tickets available. Bring a friend.

For more information, contact: Stephen Maciejewski # 215.985.1456.

Arboretum Home - Ambler Campus, Temple University

The Landscape Arboretum of Temple University Ambler is an accessible, historic, public garden within a respected institution of higher education.…

Landscape Architecture & Horticulture

Now known as The Landscape Arboretum of Temple University Ambler, it continues to … Ambler Campus Main Campus Philadelphia Campus Tyler School of Art …

Get green – or in this case a rich organic brown. Our June 11 meeting will be a video presentation on composting. The season is right to get your composting bin set up for garden and lawn debris. Check out the Meetings tab above for more details.

Please join us on our June 13 trip to Washington, D.C. and the National Zoo. We plan to leave Philadelphia at 8:00 am. For full details check out the Field Trips tab above.

You must rsvp for this trip so that we can arrange adequate transportation.

Saturday April 18 we will take part in our annual Earth Day volunteer project. This year the Humboldt Society will participate in the Morris Park Restoration Project. This area of Fairmount Park is being cleared of invasive species and native plants are being boosted or re-introduced.

For trip details click the Field Trips tab above.

RSVP is required for this trip but current, returning, new, and future members are all welcome to take part and  pitch in for Earth Day.