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Gaia Theory

Center for Art & Social Engagement: A program of Rowan University Art Gallery Westby Hall, first floor, room 110 237 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro

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

Ongoing

Artrageous: Creating Art for Social Justice IN PERSON

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

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

The Clay Studio presents “Urschrei” by Better Lovers

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

The Clay Studio presents new exhibitions from alums of their Resident Artist program, including “Urschrei” by Better Lovers, the moniker for the evolving artistic practice of Layla Marcelle and Jacob Raeder. The duo launched Better Lovers in 2016 as a design company that applies contemporary dance methodologies to object-making. Raeder has exhibited, taught, and participated in artist residencies all over the world, sharing the view of an expanded field of ceramics that encompasses the 21st-century conception of a materially engaged maker not beholden to a single medium. Marcelle is an American artist who engages with multiple artistic mediums, including ceramics,

Free

Seed Cleaning Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seed cleaning alongside Garden staff. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order

Tuesday Stewardship

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Tuesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy

Langhorne Free TV & Electronic Recycling

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 539 Jacksonville Road, Suite 100, Warminster

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.

A Celebration of Trees

FOR ADULTS 18+ AND YOUTH AGES 12-17 Which Tyler tree supports over 500 species of moths and butterflies? What is a Pennsylvania Champion Tree, and why does Tyler grow so many of them? It’s because we’ve been doing this for a very long time! Some of our iconic trees were planted in the 1850s and still tower over visitors in the landscape. Join us on this leisurely-paced walk to experience their majesty, learn about their role in supporting the ecosystem, and hear the tales. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Check-in first at the Visitor Center, where you’ll then meet your guide. Please wear appropriate

Afternoon Activities/Home School Programs

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

Science Seminar: Nature’s Best Hope

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale

Learn how to create landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather than degrade them and how this Homegrown National Park will provide vital corridors connecting the few natural areas that remain.

free