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Walking The Edge Exhibit

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, 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

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Wednesday, March 29, PM session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

DCHWS East Spring 2023 Symposium in Philadelphia, PA

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia

Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste SitesDCHWS East Spring 2023 Symposium is planned to be an in-person event!We launched the DCHWS website (dchws.org) to include information about the East, West, and Virtual Symposiums, and the Webinar Series. Ongoing updates will be posted on the DCHWS website. If you have questions, please email east@dchws.org.Summary of EventThe applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from the government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field.

Learn to Start Your Agri-Business

2300 Master St 2300 Master Street, Philadelphia

Learn in an indoor farm that actually produces a variety of products, some you can make at home.

The Green Living Plan Mayoral Candidate Forum

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

The Green Living Plan underscores the connection between greening and environmental justice, and racial, health, and neighborhood equity.With a field of more than ten candidates vying to serve as Philadelphia’s next Mayor, the organizations and neighborhoods represented by The Green Living Plan (GLP) seek to gain the field’s pledge to expand city investment in underserved communities and address top environmental and quality of life concerns, using a citizen-driven lens that differs in focus from the fiscal models currently in place.GLP’s Executive Committee is comprised of 13 local environmental and neighborhood organizations, in partnership with academia, who have joined forces to

Womens’ Empowerment Hike

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia

Celebrate Women's History Month with Temple Intern Rosalee with a short hike then a campfire discussion.Celebrate Women's History Month with Temple Intern Rosalee with a short hike then a campfire discussion.Space is limited. No walk-ins. Registration is required so we can communicate changes, if any. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center