Join the Sisters of St. Joseph and friends to celebrate Earth Day!
Saturday, April 20 🌎 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Get directions to 1020 W. State Street in Baden
Explore, learn, and find inspiration in the boundless gifts of nature during this free, family-friendly event. No RSVP is necessary.
All are welcome to join the festivities, which will include fun for all ages, like:
🎶 Live bluegrass by Nemo & the Litter-Gitters
🥙 Papa Dukes and Tipicos Monroy food trucks
☕ Drinks & treats from Merchant Coffee Co.
✨ Crafts and sidewalk chalk art for kids
🥾 Guided nature walks on our 80-acre grounds
👕 Gently used clothing exchange
🐶 Visits with our hens and therapy dogs
🚲 CommuniCycle bike distribution
🐝 Buy local honey, lip balm, lotion and soap
🐸 Learn about the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program
💧 Exhibits on protecting our water, soil and air
🌿 And much more!
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Invite your friends, family members, and neighbors on Facebook!
Please note, the Oct. 10 session will not be held. Weekly gatherings will resume the following week on October 17.
Please note, the Oct. 10 session will not be held. Weekly gatherings will resume the following week on October 17.
Please note, the Oct. 10 session will not be held. Weekly gatherings will resume the following week on October 17.
Spend one Saturday a month to help us protect and care for creation!
We are so grateful and excited to invite both individuals and groups to join us for our monthly Volunteer Work Days to help tend the land entrusted to our care. Our volunteers not only help us to nurture, preserve, and share the fruits of our beautiful, 80-acre grounds, but also directly support our commitment to the Laudato Si Action Platform and its call to care for our common home.
By spending part of your day with us, you’re also helping to reduce food insecurity, locally, by contributing to the Sisters’ Ecology ministry, which includes our community gardens, chickens, and apiary.
Come for all or part of the time! Work Days begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m., weather-permitting, on the following dates in the 2024 season:
April 13
May 11
June 15
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
Each work day includes lunch in our dining room and a chance to meet and interact with Sisters who reside at our Motherhouse.
Seasonal tasks can include: weeding, mulching, painting, pruning, and helping to maintain areas like the community gardens and labyrinth. We appreciate your contribution whether it’s for an hour or for the entire day!
Our only request is that you please bring your own water bottle (which can be refilled onsite). We discourage the use of store-bought bottled water because of our commitment to reduce plastic consumption.
Please RSVP by emailing Toni Dunlap at tdunlap@stjoseph-baden.org (one week in advance, if possible) and let us know if you will be staying for lunch.
Weather-related cancellations will be sent via email.
Please note, the Oct. 10 session will not be held. Weekly gatherings will resume the following week on October 17.