Norris Square Neighborhood Project

05/26/2026

Recently, NSNP students visited for a panel discussion with undergraduate seniors to discuss what it is like to be a first-generation and/or first-year student at university!

Our students were able to ask questions and view the campus while attending.

Thank you to the seniors who spoke with us and the U of Penn’s Admissions Office for helping coordinate this visit!

05/21/2026

⭐️ NEW DATE ⭐️

Due to the rainy weather predicted this weekend Fiesta de Los Jardines will now take place on Saturday, July 25, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us in July for an afternoon filled with:
🎶 music and dance by
🍻 Beer provided by
🧘 yoga with
💃 Salsa class
🛍️ Local makers and vendors

All previously purchased tickets will still be valid for the July date!

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now is the time. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to come celebrate summer with us while supporting NSNP’s mission and programs.

🎟️ Tickets available via https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fiesta-de-los-jardines (pay-what-you-can tickets available)
🗓️ Saturday, July 25
⏰ 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
📍NSNP Gardens

05/11/2026

Last week, our students traveled to Harrisburg for with !

Students and educators statewide advocated for the importance of out-of-school-time opportunities in PA while uniting at the Capitol to engage with legislators. This opportunity allows us to emphasize why funding for after-school and summer programming is essential in Philadelphia.

After-school and summer programs are a core part of our education system and put youth at the center, allowing them to design their own learning journey through building programming around students' needs and interests. NSNP's Semillas del Futuro and Raíces de Cambio programs are shining examples of their success.

Thank you to for meeting and engaging with our young leaders here as he does in Philly! We also want to thank 's staff for taking the time to engage with our students.

05/06/2026

We have updated the link following reports that the Annual Report was not loading correctly on mobile devices.

Be sure to take a look at our Annual Report and all we accomplished in 2025.

https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655be20f086dff306234b03a/69fa4dc0f0333fa15be0cf4c_NSNP%202025%20Annual%20Report%20(2)_compressed.pdf

Our 2025 Annual Report is here and ready for you to view!

2025 was filled with love and fun in our youth programs, gardens, and community, and of course, opportunities for growth and change.

In 2025, NSNP served over 100 local students, connected with a variety of land stewards and environmental educators, and continued to promote NSNP's deep-rooted culture. Read more about key milestones, impact statistics, initiatives, and more.

Explore the full annual report:https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655be20f086dff306234b03a/69fa4dc0f0333fa15be0cf4c_NSNP%202025%20Annual%20Report%20(2)_compressed.pdf

05/05/2026

Raíces de Cambio apprentices learning with Iris Brown about herbs in Las Parcelas!

05/03/2026

🌿🎉 Fiesta de los Jardines 🎉🌿

Celebrate community, culture, and connection with us on Saturday, May 23, from 12–4 PM in NSNP Gardens: Las Parcelas, Raíces, and La Paz!

✨ Shop local vendors
🍻 Sip craft beer from Sacred Vice Brewing (21+)
🧘 Flow with Monarch Yoga (two sessions to choose from)
🥁 Enjoy a live performance by Los Bomberos De La Calle

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fiesta-de-los-jardines! Every purchase directly supports NSNP.

Your ticket includes:
- Access to all vendors
- Two beers (21+)
- Option to join one yoga session

Come out, bring your people, and support NSNP in continuing its mission and programs!

05/01/2026

🌎 NSNP 2026 Earth Day Celebration 🌎

We want to thank everyone who came out last Saturday to give back to Mother Earth! Through lending a hand, you helped support EIGHT different garden spaces 🌱

We are so lucky to have volunteers and community members who help us in every way.

Learn more about some of our 2025 volunteer and stewardship programs in our newly released annual report, link in bio or visit our website!

04/29/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is here and ready for you to view!

2025 was filled with love and fun in our youth programs, gardens, and community, and of course, opportunities for growth and change.

In 2025, NSNP served over 100 local students, connected with a variety of land stewards and environmental educators, and continued to promote NSNP's deep-rooted culture. Read more about key milestones, impact statistics, initiatives, and more.

Explore the full annual report:https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655be20f086dff306234b03a/69fa4dc0f0333fa15be0cf4c_NSNP%202025%20Annual%20Report%20(2)_compressed.pdf

04/21/2026

🌺🎉 Call for Local Vendors! 🎉🌺

NSNP is looking for local vendors, artists, makers, bakers, pop-up chefs, and more to join us for Fiesta de los Jardines, a fundraiser to support our mission and programs! 🌿✨

We’re excited to host this fundraiser in collaboration with Sacred Vice Brewing, Monarch Yoga, and Los Bomberos De La Calle, featuring an afternoon of music, movement, local vendors, and community vibes.

Interested in being a vendor? Apply now at https://forms.gle/uyqyRZBBmp4rWRq48

Come showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of this fiesta. 🌸💃

🗓 Saturday, May 23, from 12-4 p.m.
📍 NSNP Gardens