On view at the Center for Art & Social Engagement in Westby Hall from October 4 through December 21, Gaia Theory, an exhibition of Emily Erb’s collage and silk paintings. Erb embeds within the boundaries of a larger-than-life human form, navigational charts such as road, topography, and war campaign maps to represent the different facets of the human physiological system. Road maps become the nervous system, topographical maps become the circulatory system, and war maps become the lymphatic system. Each work in the series stands at 9.5 feet high by 4.5 feet wide which are within the same dimensions as

This 4 week multi-media class will enable participants to create art about specific political, social or emotional issuesThis 4 week multi-media class will enable participants to create art about the specific political, social or emotional issue that is important to them. Issues discussed will include justice, equality and human rights. Students will spend each class creating mixed media works using any or all of the following: drawing, painting, collage, photography and writing. These works will showcase the artists’ ideas, translating the issues they are passionate about into works of art.About the teacher:Carolyn Harper is a Philadelphia based artist who creates

Come join Willistown Township and the Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association to mingle and learn more about Okehocking Preserve.Bring your family and on-leash furry friends to join Willistown Township and CRC as we walk, talk, and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town Lincoln Drive is the only main road that runs right next to the creek within Wissahickon Valley Park, and one that few have had the opportunity to walk on.  This Saturday, we’re partnering with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to close Lincoln Drive from Johnson Street to Ridge Avenue for a large-scale clean-up along this heavily traveled (and often heavily littered) road. Come help us keep this section of the creek clean and beautiful! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent,

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Learn about leaves with a nature walk and art project!The Art and Science of Leaves (Ages 6+) Saturday, October 22, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Presented by Amy Mawby and Bonnie Witmer, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Join us for fall fun at Jenkins! Head outdoors for a nature walk to explore the season. Discover the science behind why leaves turn color and go on a leaf hunt to look at shapes, textures and autumn splendor. Bring your outdoor inspiration indoors with a fall color sun catcher art project. You won’t be-leaf what you’ll create! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children

Your registration is your application to attend this event. Only approved applicants will be invited to attend the roundtable event.