Drunken Botanist, Trail Workday Top This Week's Events

Here's what's going on this week in Roxborough.

Norwood-Fontbonne Open House: Here's how the academy describes the event: "You're invited to discover Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, Philadelphia's oldest Catholic and independent elementary school. NFA offers families the choice between the Montessori program or the creative, interactive Primary program for ages 3-Grade 3, followed by challenging, active learning experiences in Grades 4-8. Students matriculate to the area's best Catholic and independent high schools. With service learning at all grade levels and 65+ annual co-curricular offerings on our 14-acre campus, NFA offers all the advantages of a large independent school in a small, nurturing community. NFA's diverse student and parent community shares an appreciation for Catholic values, service to others, and reflective decision-making. 

NFA Open Houses include tours of campus and an opportunity to observe students in classrooms. On Tuesday, January 14th, NFA will host an All School Open House from 9:00am-11:00am as well as an Early Education Information Night from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The Early Education Information Night offers information on our two early education "paths" for children ages 3-6: Montessori preschool and Pre-primary. 

To register for an Open House or an Information Night, please click here."

Drunken Botanist: On Thursday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m., the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education located at 8480 Hagy's Mill Road Philadelphia, will host a sip and chat night.  Here's how they describe it: "For millennia, humans have been drinking strange brews crafted from plants: juniper berries into gin, agave into tequila, hops into beer, barley into whiskey.  Mike Weilbacher leads a discussion of these plants while reading from bestseller Amy Stewart’s latest work, The Drunken Botanist.  Art in the Age’s Olivia Carb brings samples of this local company’s plant-inspired Snap, Root, Sage, and Rhubarb Tea.  Books are available for sale in our gift shop.  Read the book ahead of time—or just come sip, talk, and learn."

Trail Team Workday: On Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10 a.m., The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education located at 8480 Hagy's Mill Road Philadelphia, will host a work day.  Here's how they describe it: "Join our new Trail Team for fresh air and exercise removing downed trees, repairing deer fences, cutting back vines, repairing stairs, and more on our 6 miles of trails.  Wear long pants and sturdy boots; bring a water bottle.  Snacks provided.  In case of inclement weather or snow cover, please check our website the day before for a cancellation notice.  "