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Ehrman B. Mitchell
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Beatrice Garvan
Vincent J. Scully
David G. DeLong
Laurie D. Olin
Joseph J. Rishel
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Paul R. Levy
Robert McC. Peck
Judith Rodin
Ted and Stevie Wolf
David B. Brownlee
Jane Pepper
Signe Wilkinson
Stephen Kieran &
James Timberlake
Paul W. Meyer
Wyck is a special place where history intersects -- and influences -- contemporary life and feeds curiosity about the world. We recognize the unique opportunities that we have with our verdant, largely unaltered 2.5-acre site nestled within an urban community. Utilizing our site's land, history, and collections, we offer reasonably priced public programs and free community fesitvals with an emphasis on urban agriculture, local history, horticulture, and family.
All of our programs contribute toward our core mission to perpetuate the original Wistar-Haines family values of education, social and environmental responsibility, and community development.
Upcoming and ongoing programs are listed in the tabs to the left.
Registration for many of them can be done through the Registration & Payment tab.
Please don't hesitate to contact Kristin Hagar, Development & Communications Coordinator, with any questions.
Please click here if you would like to receive e-mail notifications about upcoming Wyck programs and events.
'Elegant Gallica'
The Old Rose Workshop Series at Wyck
from March to October, 2012
Heritage roses are easier to grow than you might think, organically and without toxic sprays. However, there are lessons worth learning to ensure your roses reach their full potential throughout the year. Wyck’s 2012 Old Rose Workshop Series is a designed to shepherd you through a year in the life of your old rose, ensuring that you enjoy both the flowers and the fruits of your labor.
The series is divided into five parts:
(scroll down for descriptions)
All classes will be held from 9:00 to 12:00 on the following Saturdays :
March 17, May 26, June 16, July 21, and October 20.
the instructors
Stephen Scanniello , President of the Heritage Rose Foundation, is best known as a hands-on gardener who transformed the Cranford Rose Garden of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden into one of the world’s most acclaimed rose gardens. Currently, Stephen maintains and designs private gardens throughout the United States. He continues to lecture, write, and serve as a judge for the international rose trials in Europe and the United States. He has received numerous awards and honors for his efforts in the preservation of old garden roses.
Elizabeth Belk is the Horticulturist at Wyck House and Garden, responsible for the care and propagation of the Wyck roses. Wyck’s rose garden is widely recognized as the oldest rose garden in America, with 65 cultivars of old roses currently. A graduate of the Arboretum School of the Barnes Foundation, Elizabeth delights in teaching people how to get the most out of their roses. Prior to embarking on her second career in horticulture (her "true calling"), she set up and ran public relations companies for multinational corporations in emerging markets, primarily in Eastern Europe.
workshop descriptions
Saturday, March 17
Spring Pruning for Blooms
This workshop will give hands-on experience in tip pruning and revitalizing your roses after the winter without losing your upcoming flowers. Students should bring pruning shears and gloves.
Instructor: Stephen Scanniello
Saturday, May 26
Rose Petals in All Their Glory
Throughout history people have harvested roses petals for all types of uses. This workshop will give you hands-on experience in making rose petal jelly, rose water, rose beads, potpourri, and candied rose petals. Students will take home what they make.
Instructor: Elizabeth Belk
Saturday, June 16
Propagation of Roses
This workshop will give hands-on experience in propagating your roses (and other woody plants) easily, without a greenhouse or special equipment. Students will take home samples of different Wyck roses.
Saturday, July 21
Summer Pruning for Form
This workshop will provide hands-on experience in pruning old roses during the summer in order to shape and control their size. Students should bring pruning shears and gloves.
Saturday, October 20
Rose Hips and What You Make Of Them
Rose hips are present in the kitchens of many cultures and are a good source of Vitamin C. This workshop will give you hands-on experience in collecting and preparing rose hips from your garden and using them to make rose hip jam, rose hip candy, and rose hip syrup. Students will take home what they make.
cost and registration
5-part Series for Wyck Members: $200 (You will effectively get one workshop free by choosing the Members Series rate.)
5-part Series for non-Members: $250
Individual Classes for Wyck Members: $50
Individual Classes for non-Members: $75
Students signing up for the full series will receive preference for spaces
To register, please go to the Registration & Payment tab on this webpage.
You may also mail your payment, including your contact information, to Wyck (address below).
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Belk at 215-848-1690 or ebelk_wyck.org
We hope you will join us for this fantastic new program!
Wyck and the Heritage Rose Foundation present~
The 2012 Wyck Old Rose Symposium and Workshop
"Fragrance and Old Roses"
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:30 - 4:30
The 2012 Wyck Old Rose Symposium will take place at Wyck in and around the rose garden, widely known as the oldest rose garden in America. The topic will be "Fragrance and Old Roses."
The first 20 registrants will receive a guided tour by the well-known rosarian and Wyck rose garden expert, Reverend Douglas Seidel. Doug was instrumental in the fantastic revival of the Wyck Rose Garden in the early 1970s after it had suffered several decades of neglect.
The morning will feature experts speaking on topics related to fragrance in old roses. The afternoon will consist of a wide variety of old rose workshops, ranging from propagation to perfume.
Additional activities at this year's symposium will include:
the speakers
Tom Carruth on Rose Fragrance in Hybridizing
Tom serves as Curator: Rose Garden at the Huntington Botanical Gardens . From 1988 until earlier this year, he was in charge of the rose hybridizing effort as the Director of Research and Marketing at Weeks Roses.
Tara Krause on Roses and Perfumes
Tara is the owner of The Organic Perfumer , a New Jersey local farm natural perfumery. She creates organic, wild-crafted, ethically farmed botanical artisan perfumes and luxury beauty products in the grand tradition of the 17th- and 18th-century royal perfumers to the court of Versailles.
Stephen Scanniello on 19th Century Fragrant Philadelphia Gardens
Stephen is President of the Heritage Rose Foundation and a well-known rosarian and author. He is perhaps best known as the hands-on gardener who transformed the Cranford Rose Garden of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden into one of the world’s most acclaimed rose gardens.
Reverend Douglas T. Seidel
Doug is a consultant for the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants at Monticello. He has over 30 years' experience collecting and researching old roses. In 1973, he worked on a major project to identify Wyck's roses, replace early 19th century plants that had disappeared, and create a plot plan and catalog of the rose garden.
plus more, TBD...
the workshops
Participants will choose two of the following:
Including lunch and afternoon tea,
$85, Members of Wyck and/or Heritage Rose Foundation
$105, non-Members
The first 20 registrants will receive a guided tour by rosarian Rev. Douglas Seidel.
Second Saturday Festivals
launching June 2012
Information coming soon...
Wyck's Wyckedly Fun Summer Camp!
2012 season
The Old Rose Workshop Series: full 5-part series
The Old Rose Workshop Series: individual workshops
The Wyck/ Heritage Rose Foundation Old Rose Symposium & Workshop: May 19, 2012
tours and exhibitions inside the house
The annual Wyck-Strickland Award & Dinner
recent summer and autumn community festivals
Wyck's signature annual benefit since 1988,
The Wyck-Strickland Award acknowledges progress and modernity with an understanding of sensitivity to the past. This honor has evolved over the years to include architects, landscape architects, engineers, urban planners, historians, museum curators, and librarians. All share a love of Philadelphia and its rich history and cultural life.
Garden concert featuring Asheville, North Carolina's Red June (9/2/11)
The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Honey Festival (9/10/11)
The 24th Annual Wyck-Strickland Award
Thursday, October 27, 2011
John D. Milner, FAIA (Fellow of the American Institute of Architects) is an architect who has devoted his career to the preservation and restoration of historic buildings, as well as to the designing of new buildings that are inspired by his knowledge of historic precedent. Complementing Milner's professional practice is his passion for the education of young architects and preservationists. For 35 years, he has served as Adjunct Professor of Architecture in the University of Pennsylvania's graduate program in historic preservation.
6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Tel. 215-848-1690 Fax 215-848-1612 Facebook
LANDMARK(S): $5,000
(A receipt will be sent for the tax-deductible portion)
INCLUDES A TABLE FOR UP TO TEN FOR THE AWARD DINNER,
SPECIAL LISTING ON THE DINNER PROGRAM, & FREE PARKING
KEYSTONE(S): $2,500
INCLUDES UP TO FOUR TICKETS FOR THE AWARD DINNER,,
SPONSOR(S): $500 per person
($425 tax-deductible)
1 TICKET FOR THE AWARD DINNER,
PATRON(S): $250 per person
($175 tax-deductible)
SUBSCRIBER(S): $175 per person
($100 tax-deductible)
1 TICKET FOR THE AWARD DINNER, & FREE PARKING
CONTRIBUTOR(S)
(In lieu of event attendance, fully tax-deductible)
ALL WYCK-STRICKLAND AWARD DINNER TICKETS PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP
IN WYCK HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN.
upcoming:
The 24th Annual Wyck-Strickland Award Dinner, honoring John Milner(please click for more information)
When: Thursday, October 27th, 6:00
Where: The Down Town Club, 150 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia
What: Wyck's signature annual benefit event! Since 1988, the Wyck-Strickland Award and Dinner has honored individuals who have made a significant contribution to the cultural life of Philadelphia through work that balances progress and modernity with a sensitive understanding of the past. Past recipients include architect Robert Venturi, urban revitalization leader Paul R. Levy, and editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson.
Contact: Kristin Hagar, Development & Communications Coordinator, khagar_wyck.org
Lunch & Learn: The Recipes of Hannah Marshall Haines
When: Friday, October 28th, 12:00-1:00
Where: Wyck, in the Education Shed
What: Join food historian, Susan McLellan Plaisted, as she uncovers Hannah Marshall Haines 1812-1813 receipt book. Susan will prepare several recipes and discuss her year-long exploration of early-19th century food preparation at Wyck. Bring a bag lunch.
Cost: Free!
Contact: Bekka Schultz, Education Program Coordinator, rschultz_wyck.org
The Germantown Farmers' Market at Wyck
When: Every Friday through November 2011, 2:00 - 6:00
Where: Germantown Avenue and Walnut Lane, in front of the Wyck entrance gate
What: Wyck's own backyard berries, kale, salad greens, carrots, peas, peppers, chard, eggs and more will be for sale, as well as the extremely fresh goods of our partner vendors. Wyck accepts vouchers from the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, as well as SNAP/food stamps in the form of the EBT/Access card. Email Emma and give her your email address to receive her Weekly Harvest Report (including recipes) every Thursday before the Friday market.
Contact: Emma Morrow, Home Farm Manager, emorrow_wyck.org
Living Centerpieces
When: Friday, November 18th, 4:00
What: Join Love 'n Fresh Flowers' Jennie Love in creating a truly unique and long-lasting autumn centerpiece of locally grown materials to adorn your holiday table. The focus of this class will be learning to combine living plants; preserved plant material such as leaves, moss and seed pods; gourds, pumpkins, and apples; and fresh cut flowers and foliage. The combination of materials will enable you to keep using your design for several weeks. All materials will be provided along with a rustic stone container for your design. Light refreshments will be served and a discussion on growing your own flowers at home is likely to break out. Participants will be encouraged to stroll through the historic house and gardens at Wyck.
Cost: $60/person, including instruction and all materials for your centerpiece. Class size is limited to 12; register early to guarantee a place.
Contact: Please register at http://lovenfreshflowers.com. Direct any questions to Bekka Schultz, rschultz_wyck.org.
