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Interweave Bead Fest

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States

Bead Fest is back! After a pandemic hiatus, the nation’s largest bead and jewelry show is returning August 17-20, 2022, at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Bead Fest will feature the educational workshops and unique bead show shopping you’ve come to expect, along with entertaining new events. It’s going to be a great place for the beading and jewelry community to meet up, celebrate 20 years of Bead Fest, and shop with 125+ vendors. Choose from 115+ workshops with your favorite instructors and techniques including bead weaving, metalsmithing, kumihimo, metal clay, polymer, and more. A special, new Getting Started series

Paddle the Lakes! Guided Kayak Tour of FDR Park

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Did you know that FDR is the only park with publicly accessible lakes and an active boating program? Come see for yourself by joining our guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. Kayaking on the flat waters of “The Lakes” is a serene, yet exciting experience. Moving calmly through the water lets you closely observe an array of wildlife, especially the variety of bird species. An always great sight is the great blue heron who has made the rowboats in the middle of the lake its preferred park perch! Tour

Walk with Me

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.

Trees to See Walk

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

From whispering hemlocks to weeping katsura, Stoneleigh boasts a trove of treasured trees. In fact, Stoneleigh is home to eight trees that are among the 10 largest of their respective species in the state, including one state champion. Join Natural Lands staff on a walking tour to learn about the history and horticulture of the garden’s big trees.

7th Annual Clay Fest 2022

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of muddy festivities in our new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages, wheel throwing demos, a group sculpture extravaganza, artist projects, an ice cream social, screen printing totes, and music! LOCATION: 1425 N. American St, Phila 19122 across from the Crane Arts Building. Sponsored by PNC Arts Alive. ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES 12 PM - 4 PM 12 PM - 4 PM: Guest Artist Project with Ibrahim Said Learn about Islamic patterning from featured artist Ibrahim Said. 12 PM - 4 PM: Guest Artist Project with George Rodriguez Leave your

Creek Nature Series: “Creek Study Part 2”

332 Tookany Creek Parkway , Cheltenham Township, PA 19012, 332 Tookany Creek Parkway, Cheltenham, PA, 19012, United States

Depending on how calm or wild the Creek is that day we will either explore the physical and chemical characteristics of the Tookany Creek or collect and evaluate the organisms that live in the water. These can show us the general health of the Creek. You must wear boots, old sneakers, or water shoes if you want to go into the Creek. Or you can stand on the bank and participate from there. For ages 6 through adult. Meet in the parking lot at the Central Ave. end of the Parkway. Join environmental educator Judith Gratz as she explores a

Crop Swap & Seed Exchange

Market Square Market Square, Philadelphia

Share what you have an take something home!This will be our first crop swap. Think of it as an old fashioned trading post, but informal. We will have tables and coolers for the items, and folks can take whatever they'd like. If you've been to one of our other swaps (for clothing, household items, and so on) it will be the same style of event. Abundance not scarcity. If you're part of a community garden, consider letting other gardeners know they can bring their excess harvests here, if they won't be able to use them! This event is at THE

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Saturday, August 20, PM session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP