Philly Goat Project

Philly Goat Project 💚🐐 Goats for the greater good 🐐💚

Providing the greater Philadelphia area with outdoor goat-centered wellness and educational experiences and ecological opportunities.

09/04/2026

Volunteer Liz made up a song to help Ray walk, and we can’t stop replaying it 🥹💚

09/02/2026

Surprise!!! Violet is our featured goat at this year’s GOAToberFest on Saturday, October 17th from 2pm-5pm at Laurel Hill West hosted by Dominique Lee! 🤩💜

If you haven’t gotten your tickers yet, now is the time!

🐐 Meet the goats
🍺 Special GOAToberFest labeled beer from Triple Bottom Brewing Co. for a third year in a row!
🗓️ 2027 calendar launch. You’ll be the first to lay eyes on and purchase next year’s calendar!
🎃 Award for best costume (optional)
🍹 Snacks & drinks
🖼️ Raffle to win art created by the goats
🎁 Auction featuring Philly’s coolest items and experiences
👕 Exclusive PGP swag for sale
🔥 Fire pits & s’mores
👟 Tour of historic Laurel Hill West

🎟️➡️ TICKETS HERE (also in our link in bio): phillygoatproject.org/goatoberfest

Your ticket purchase supports our year-round programming. We’re so grateful. 💚

Friendly reminder: our next All Abilities RAMble is on Saturday, September 12 from 12pm-2pm, and there are still spots l...
09/01/2026

Friendly reminder: our next All Abilities RAMble is on Saturday, September 12 from 12pm-2pm, and there are still spots left.

Our All Abilities RAMble is a free, nature-based experience for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their friends and families of any age. It’s a gentle, joyful space created especially for children, teens, and adults with special needs — along with the people who love them. This is your time to explore, connect, move at your own pace, and enjoy our goats in a calm and supportive environment. 🐐

CHOOSE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE:

Register for a 30 minute 1:1 visit (reservation is required)
OR 
Drop in for a Group Farm Tour from 11:30am-12:30pm (NO reservation is required for this)

This program is completely FREE.

💻 To reserve your spot, fill out this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr7YGMdfQS5cl856E0eQ1lme6ZAiEpJwgPbC35fQXX7gAI4Q/viewform?pli=1

(It’s also in our link in bio)

Please note that our All Abilities RAMble is designed for families & friends. If you are an organization and would like a personalized experience, we warmly invite you to schedule a private visit through our website where we can accommodate your unique needs. Check us out at www.phillygoatproject.org

Questions? Feel free to text 215-703-8057.

We can’t wait to see your smiles, create beautiful memories, and spend time together with our goats in a space built with care, joy, and community.

☔️ Rain date September 13

See you at the farm! 💚🐐

Thank you, The Human-Animal Alliance, for making this special event possible!

09/01/2026

Here’s our second very special gem at Philly Goat Project to tell you about this week up: OUR STORYBOOK TRAIL 📚💚

Did you know that nestled right in the heart of Philadelphia there is space for families to bring literacy to life? The Philly Goat Project Storybook Trail is an interactive wooded path featuring two read-aloud stories each month that focus in some way on nature. At the entrance to the trail you’ll find activities to enhance the reading experience and climbing equipment throughout the path. Families and classrooms are welcome any day of the week sun up to sundown and once a month you can join us for group story time including crafts and singalongs with Philly’s favorite goats. As a non-profit committed to removing barriers to community wellness and education Philly Goat Project’s Storybook Trail makes reading and nature fun and accessible for all.

If you missed yesterday’s post, scroll back to learn all about our Grief Garden. 💚

08/31/2026

We have two very special gems at Philly Goat Project to tell you about this week.

First up: OUR GRIEF GARDEN 🪴💚

Did you know that in one of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods there is a free public space for bereavement? The Philly Goat Project Grief Garden is a community maintained space accessible to all visitors seven days a week, sun up to sun down. This peaceful corner of the Goat Project campus features quiet spaces to reflect, multiple interactive installations, and the city’s only wind phone to connect with loved ones through loss. The Grief Garden complements other bereavement activities such as free seasonal community grief walks and even monthly volunteer opportunities. As a community building organization Philly Goat Project offers regular opportunities for neighbors, friends, and families to make meaningful connections surrounded by the beauty of nature. Visit the Grief Garden at 6336 Ardleigh Street in Germantown or visit https://www.phillygoatproject.org/griefgarden to learn more.

Stay tuned tomorrow for all about our Storybook Trail. 💚

Our next Grief Walk in Nature is Saturday, September 26th from 12pm-2pm with grief coach Naila Francis of Naila Francis....
08/30/2026

Our next Grief Walk in Nature is Saturday, September 26th from 12pm-2pm with grief coach Naila Francis of Naila Francis. 💚

Our 2-hour program starts right at 12pm with a brief guided meditation. Then we will embark on a quiet 30-minute walk through the arboretum, with a few stops along the way for reflection. Our last hour of the program is devoted to an “open sharing” activity. This activity is based off of each person’s individual comfort. Every part of our program is optional and is not required.

Our fall event’s theme is Harvesting Hope.

We welcome anyone to join us, regardless of loss and regardless of time since the loss.

FREE, all ages, no reservations needed. Just come.

📍The Farm at Awbury Arboretum, 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

☔️ Rain date Sunday, September 27th from 12pm-2pm

Tomorrow!!! Please join us for Love Your Park at Carroll Park tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, from 1pm-3pm. ​We’ll be tak...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow!!! Please join us for Love Your Park at Carroll Park tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, from 1pm-3pm.
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We’ll be taking a goat walk, eating weeds, reading stories, helping with beautification by picking up litter and enjoying this wonderful space.

This event is free to all!

☔️ Rain date is Sunday, August 30 1pm-3pm. Follow our social media for weather updates.

📍 Carroll Park, 5800 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Please check social media for weather related needs.

Last camp visit of the summer! 🥹🐐We wrapped up a delightful summer of camp visits with our friends from Briar Bush Natur...
08/28/2026

Last camp visit of the summer! 🥹🐐

We wrapped up a delightful summer of camp visits with our friends from Briar Bush Nature Center! The kids got the full goat experience: learning all about our goats and how we care for them, helping with feeding, trying their hand at some trick training, and of course a riveting game of Red Light Green Light. 🚦

It was definitely bittersweet knowing this was our final camp visit of the season, but we couldn’t have asked for a more fun group to end the summer with. 💚🐐

Draw A Goat with us! ✍️🎨🐐🖼️​Saturday, September 191pm-3pm​Come and learn to draw a goat from Philly’s own Barbara Katus....
08/27/2026

Draw A Goat with us! ✍️🎨🐐🖼️
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Saturday, September 19
1pm-3pm
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Come and learn to draw a goat from Philly’s own Barbara Katus. After graduating from PAFA, Barbara won the Packard Prize for animal drawing. She has also carried a sketchbook with her for over 40 years...and she is going to teach us to draw goats!

Folx wishing to participate in the class should bring a sketchbook that can comfortably be held in the hand while observing and drawing with charcoal pencils or graphite pencils. (so bring a sketchbook and something to draw with, maybe a portable folding chair....we’ll bring the goats!)

We will talk a little bit about anatomy and observation, but the atmosphere will be light and fun for all ages! Drawing from life is exciting, challenging, and very rewarding.

This event is FREE!

☔️ The rain date is Sunday, September 20

📍 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Thanks to our partners LGO123 for joining us to help care for our Storybook Trail!We were thrilled to provide a platform...
08/27/2026

Thanks to our partners LGO123 for joining us to help care for our Storybook Trail!

We were thrilled to provide a platform for many “firsts” this week: working outside in nature with a wide range of hand tools and also helping to walk the goats!

We are so grateful that we have so many new friends in our herd! 💚

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6336 Ardleigh Street
Philadelphia, PA
19138

Telephone

(215) 460-7725

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