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50th Anniversary Gala & Awards

Join us for our 50th Anniversary Gala & Awards celebration at the beautiful Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park! Deadline to purchase tickets is September 1 – get yours here! ( https://bicyclecoalition.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/gala2022 ) WHO: the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia honoring Alison Cohen (founder of Bicycle Transit Systems ( https://www.bicycletransit.com/ )), Pedal Posse Divas ( https://ppdivas.weebly.com/ ), Acrow Bridge ( https://acrow.com/ ), Stan & Kim Barndt, and our outstanding BCYC Athlete of the Year. WHAT: A party celebrating 50 years of advocacy, education and impact toward making everyone’s ride better in the Greater Philadelphia region! We’ll host a cocktail hour, silent auction, live auction, dinner

The Wissahickon in September with Andi Wingert, Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

Johnson Street between Wissahickon Avenue and Lincoln Drive, 401-499 W Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

Meet at Johnson Street between Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon Avenue. Johnson Street is one way between Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon Avenue. Enter Johnson Street from Wissahickon Avenue. Join Andi, Debbie, and Jim as they lead a different type of hike in September. Besides exploring the changes in flora and fauna as we anticipate autumn, we will hike to the Henry Houston Statue, through what was once the Houston Ramble. This hike will be done in memory of Gerry Schweiger who led a similar “Trails less Travelled” hike to the statue in the past. We will also visit Rittenhouse Town and

Education Station in the Pollinator Preserve

Stop by our Education Station in the Pollinator Preserve, where we have something for everyone – whether you are a gardener, insect lover, or just like to get close to nature. We love sharing the relationships between plants, insects, and birds with you and even have something for the youngest visitors. No registration is necessary, and it’s free with admission. So just stop by anytime from 10 am to 1 pm. See you there! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Take the Lane: a ROW reform agenda

Center for Architecture and Design 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Support Citizen stewards of the public right-of-way for the equitable distribution of plazas and parklets across the city of Philadelphia.Take the Lane, StreetBox’s inaugural Symposium is intended to elevate the need to center and support citizen stewards of the right-of-way in legislation and policy pursued by environmentalists, urbanists, and good government advocates. The event will serve the wider design and advocacy communities.*if cost is a factor for your participation, please email ariel@streetboxphl.com for scholarship informationAgenda:12:00 pm | Arrival, registration, and light lunch will be served12:30 pm | Rubber, Meet Road: Philadelphia PlaceMakers on finding challenges and opportunities in the ROW

VOLUNTEER – Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Volunteers help with setup and breakdown at the outdoor Bike Hub, assist with helmet fitting, hand out snacks, and lead free bike rentals registration while BCGP staff is teaching classes, giving tours, or taking a bathroom break. No previous knowledge or experience in cycling required. We are ideally looking for volunteers to commit to our Friday volunteer days throughout the season, including a few of our Saturday and Sunday Open Bike Hubs. Volunteers must be able to complete a minimum of

Summer-sational Nights

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

Pack a picnic and your favorite beverages and head to Stoneleigh for a sunset stroll. The garden unfolds throughout summer and early fall, with colorful blooms, towering trees, and inspiring vistas. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Great Lawn.

FABSCRAP Anniversary Party in Philadelphia

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia

Come celebrate FABSCRAP's 6th Anniversary at our Philadelphia warehouse as we kick off our Digital Silent Auction!FABSCRAP is celebrating our 6th anniversary and kicking off our Digital Silent Auction in Philadelphia on Friday, September 16th. Come join our Philadelphia team for drinks, desserts, and a preview of prizes in our Silent Auction, running from September 16th - September 20th. Every attendee will receive an raffle entry to win a Rebecca Taylor black crochet clutch bag (retail $195), fashion sustainability books, and Fiskars scissor set - winner will be chosen at the end of the event! Additional tickets available for $6

Roaring Twenties Soirée for Rivers

Urban Outfitters Headquarters at The Navy Yard 5000 S. Broad Street, Building 543, Philadelphia

Wear your best Gatsby attire and enjoy a special evening of cocktails, nibbles, and cooking as we celebrate the intersection of food and water in a unique setting.