The Woodlands is inviting neighbors, history buffs, and nature lovers to its historic grounds for its annual benefit on Thursday, June 11.

The evening serves as the largest fundraiser of the year for the 54-acre historic landmark. Funds raised during the event directly support the ongoing preservation of its sprawling canopy, historic 18th-century mansion, and diverse community programming—from the popular nature tours to community partnership events.

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UPDATE (10/15/25): The “Save the Tool Library” fundraiser will take place at 1314 S 47th St. on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-9 p.m. and will include an Open House (3-5 p.m.). The main event (5-9 p.m.) will include pumpkin carving, local food and drinks, and a raffle from local businesses and artists. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

10/3/25: The West Philly Tool Library (WPTL), which has been lending a wide variety of tools to community members from their warehouse on S. 47th Street for nearly 15 years, is being forced to move to a new location due to their lease not being renewed, according to an announcement on social media.

Due to the unexpected move, which must happen before the end of the year, the WPTL staff are asking for help from the community.

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Join us at The Woodlands for a party in celebration of one of West Philadelphia’s most active, significant, and well-loved places. Enjoy bites from local chefs, a silent auction, and the opportunity to fund critical needs at the cemetery. This event is made possible by the generosity of our Benefit Sponsors and Partners.

About the Benefit:

When: Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: The Woodlands, located at 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

What: You are invited to one of Philadelphia’s most active, significant, and well-loved places, where you will explore the Hamilton Mansion, historic cemetery grounds—and even a mausoleum—while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and drinks in support of The Woodlands. Enjoy bites from local chefs, including Tabachoy, Pitruco, Lil Pop Shop, Local 44, and Third Wheel Cheese Co., a silent auction, and the opportunity to fund critical needs at the cemetery.

Registration: www.woodlandsphila.org/benefit

Sponsorships, Individual and Young Friend Tickets are available. If you have any questions, please contact info@woodlandsphila.org

– The Woodlands Team

The University City District (UCD) has announced the Green Giving Challenge that would support their greening efforts in the area. UCD’s Green Team has been taking care of the green spaces at The Porch at 30th Street Station, Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, which have become beautiful urban oases. The team also maintains planters and pedestrian plazas in the neighborhood as well as participates in community cleanups.

Funds raised through the Green Giving Challenge will go to support the Green Team’s work. Here’s how it works:

Community members are invited to contribute to the Challenge online. Donations will be matched up to $25,000 thanks to a generous support from a longtime Spruce Hill resident and founding UCD Board member Barry Grossbach.

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The map of proposed improvements to Clark Park.

The Master Plan process for Clark Park, which began last year, has been recently completed and now The Friends of Clark Park group is working with the City on a final plan. This new plan will help expand the park’s impact on the community, proponents say. It includes nature-based playgrounds (see image below), a multi-height basketball hoop, a permanent bathroom, and many other improvements to the park (see more details and images here). By the way, this is the first Clark Park master plan approved by the City since 2006!

To help the plan move forward, The Friends of Clark Park is seeking community support and Giving Tuesday has kicked off their first fundraising drive. The all-volunteer group is hoping that community members will support the plan with their donations, “no matter how small.”

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Community members are invited to support a local arts and education organization at a special family-friendly event. A Book a Day, a nonprofit based in West Philadelphia, is hosting a free fundraiser, titled Alphabet Soup, at the University City Arts League (4226 Spruce St.) on Saturday, Oct. 7, 1-4 p.m.

The event is an opportunity to celebrate A Book a Day’s efforts and achievements in elevating literacy, as well learn about their upcoming projects. Proceeds from the event, which will include a silent auction and raffle, will help ABaD with their efforts to continue providing free educational and art programs.

As always, readers of all ages are invited to join the host in the festivities. Kids’ focused band Ants on a Log is performing, authors Thembi Palmer and Kat Yeh will read and sign books, kid-friendly fun crafts can be made. Also, A Book a Day will unveil their new, one-of-a-kind project. Continue Reading