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Walking The Edge Exhibit

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia

Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

Ongoing

The Clay Studio presents Figuring Space

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

The Clay Studio presents Figuring Space, a new exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists based in the United States. Each of the artists explores their individual cultural identity and what it means to be human through their figurative sculptures. The powerful figures will serve as a body of evidence to lay bare the issues that permeate American art and social culture. Figuring Space is co-curated by Jennifer Zwilling, Curator and Director of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio, and Dr. Kelli Morgan, Professor of the Practice and Director of Cultural Studies at Tufts University.

Free

Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Rain Date: Wednesday, February 21). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. A native of Newark, DE,

$49

NW Philly Nature Walks

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

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Plant and Cutting Swap

Whitman Library 200 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia

Plant and Cutting Swap

Vagelos Institute Lecture in Energy Science and Technology

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy 220 S. 34th St., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Jenny Yang delivers the 2023 VIEST Annual Lecture: Inspired by Nature: Understanding the Chemistry that Powers Our Planet.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Please join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Title: Inspired by Nature: Understanding the Chemistry that Powers Our PlanetAbstract: Our planet is powered by the sun. Through photosynthesis, plants use solar energy along with carbon dioxide from the air and water to form chemical bonds to grow and flourish. We use

Spring Equinox in the Wissahickon with Melinda Spink and Stephanie Brown

Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Are you as excited about the spring as we are? Then come out and join Trail Ambassadors, Melinda Spink and Stephanie Brown, for a walk in the Wissahickon to celebrate the official changeover from winter to spring! You’ll learn facts about the spring equinox and what to expect in the Wissahickon with the new season, as well as enjoy the beautiful variety of Houston Meadow! Distance: 2 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather

Spring Equinox Event @ W Philadelphia w/ Luna Maye

W Philadelphia is hosting a Golden Hour event with Luna Maye on Monday, March 20th at 6pm in celebration of the Spring Equinox. Guests will be welcomed to W Philadelphia's WET Deck by a scene and shop floral experience from Wilde & Lovely, while sounds from DJ SYLO will prime the nervous system for the cellular sound bath massage from Luna Maye. Around 7pm, guests will bloom with the Spring Equinox via a sound meditation concert experience. Spatial audio headphones will guide individuals through an immersive, sonic journey by Luna Maye. Soft seating, yoga mats, and chairs will be provided

$44