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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

Volunteer – Spring Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova

8:30 – 11:30 am
Get outside and bloom.

Spring Ephemerals

The Willows Park 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova

Join Master Gardener's for a presentation on Spring Ephemerals at the Willows MansionSpringtime brings warm sunshine, beneficial rain, and a bit of color on the forest floor...if you know where to look! Join Master Gardeners Anita Ann Murphy & Debbie Ziegler on Tuesday March 21 at the Willows Mansion in Villanova, PA to learn about the benefits of spring ephemerals and ways to include them into your garden.Questions? Please email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org

Decarbonization and Urban Institutions

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

Explore the role of higher education institutions in advancing decarbonization efforts in the context of their communities.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 Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!Over half of the world’s population lives in cities and account for roughly 60% of the world’s ghg emissions, presenting both great opportunities and unique challenges for cities and the higher education institutions therein to address climate change. In this panel, we will explore the role of higher

Hike with Tree House Staff

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

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Plant and Cutting Swap

Whitman Library 200 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia

Plant and Cutting Swap

Spring Happy Hour with Circular Philadelphia and Glitter

South Philadelphia Tap Room 1509 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia

Kick off your spring by connecting with Philadelphians who want to make our City clean, green and circular!Celebrate the arrival of spring with us at a happy hour at South Philly Tap Room on March 21st! Get to know more about Circular Philadelphia and CP member Glitter and hang out with others who want to make Philly cleaner, greener, and more equitable. Glitter’s founder and CEO will be on hand to share how their split-it-with-your-neighbors block cleaning service works for neighbors, businesses, and communities. They’ll be buying a first drink for all attendees, so enjoy a round on Glitter while

Nourish: A Monthly Grief Care Space

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia

Join us monthly for an evening of care, support and gentle wisdom to companion you on your grief journey.

“Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia

Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School at The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19146) between 7-8:30pm for a FREE, in-person screening of the documentary Expedition Reclamation. Expedition Reclamation tells the stories of a dozen women of color and how they formed powerful relationships with the outdoors, challenging the definition of who is typically seen as “outdoorsy,” and seeking to build a reciprocal relationship with the land that honors local indigenous cultures and peoples. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with women of color and how they have created a connection with nature right here in Philadelphia.

Free