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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

Right Tree, Right Place

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Tree health and sustainability in the landscape are largely dependent on selecting the appropriate tree before planting. Learn the process of selecting the right tree for the right site to maximize the longevity of your plant after installation. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024. About the Instructor: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. With a combined passion for trees and art, she has

$19

The Clay Studio presents Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

Explore the human instinct to travel and seek new perspectives through 'Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서.' This exhibition showcases the ceramic artwork of twelve talented artists who embarked on their ceramic journey in Korea and later pursued graduate studies in the US. Their sculptures reflect the evolving personal narratives born from the courageous choice to relocate to a foreign land in pursuit of fresh outlooks. Delve into the profound questions this geographic transition raises: How has this journey influenced their artistic identities? How has immersion in new cultures shaped their artistic processes and perspectives? And, most importantly, how do they

Free
Event Series Festive Faves – Reserve Tasting in Penn’s Purchase

Festive Faves – Reserve Tasting in Penn’s Purchase

Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska

Embrace the spirit of the season with holiday treats and irresistible sips We're making it merry and bright with a twist on our traditional pairing experience. From warm and cozy sips to bubbly and fizzy offerings, the Reserve Tastings – Festive Faves menu features familiar flavors of the yuletide season. Our trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across our portfolio alongside artisan cheeses and other accoutrements. During this intimate and educational sixty-minute experience, we'll discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from

$35 – $40

Exhibition and Artist’s Talk: Before the Plate: Andrew DeCaen

Holy Family University Art Gallery Education and Technology Center (first floor) 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia

Holy Family University Art Gallery Education and Technology Center (first floor) 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, Pa 19114 https://holyfamilyartgallery.wordpress.com/ Gallery Hours: 7:30am-5pm Exhibition Dates: 11/15/23 – 12/4/23 Reception and Artist’s Gallery Talk: Wednesday 11/29, Noon Entrance: Free and open to the public Contact (gallery Info): Professor Pamela Flynn, Gallery Director, [email protected] Contact (artist): Andrew DeCaen, [email protected] Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of artworks by Andrew DeCaen. The exhibition will include flat and sculptural works on paper using lithography, screen-printing, laser-etched and folded paper. The work will be on view from November eleventh to December

Free

Bird Walk to the Andorra Crabapple Orchard

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

This walk coincides with hundreds of robins and waxwings feeding on crabapples in Andorra Meadow.This walk coincides with hundreds of robins and waxwings feeding on crabapples in Andorra Meadow. We also expect to find Eastern Bluebirds, raptors, and a diversity of sparrows.

Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon

Create a holiday wreath with fresh greens from Jenkins!SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop10:00 AM – 12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffAdd some creative natural beauty to your holidays by making your own festive wreath. Jenkins staff will guide you through the process of creating a wreath using fresh greens from our gardens. Gain inspiration from our massive holiday wreath, which will be on display.All materials included including a wreath frame, greens, natural accents, and ribbon.Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60

Connecting Tacony to the Riverfront – Loop Group Walk

Tacony Community Development Corporation 4819 Longshore Avenue, #Unit "C, Philadelphia

Join us for a fun and casual group walk as we connect Tacony to the Riverfront on this 2.2 mile loop walk.Connecting Tacony to the Riverfront - Loop Group WalkJoin us for a casual and fun group walk that will highlight the connection from Tacony to the Riverfront! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to explore the beautiful trails and pathways that link these two vibrant areasDate: Saturday, December 2, 2023Time: 10:00 AMLocation: We'll start and end at the Tacony CDC office and head down to the riverfront and walk along the newly opened K&TII section of trail.

Botanical Arts Program: Putting the FUN in Fundamentals

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia

Interested in entering the Botanical Arts (formerly Jewelry) section of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show? Learn the fundamentals of Botanical Arts and how entries are critiqued. The presenters will show examples of past award-winning entries and demonstrate tips and tricks that will help take your entries to the next level. This is event is free, but advance registration is required. COST Free ACCESSIBILITY PHS McLean Library is ADA compliant. On-street parking and parking lots are located nearby.  

Lucia & Outdoor Christmas Market

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy daily Lucia processions and live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine!

$5

StoryTime

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia

Stop by for a storytime all about Hibernation!Come warm up inside Glen Foerd and learn all about how animals hibernate for the winter!We'll be reading Winter Sleep, A Hibernation Story by Taylor, Morss, and Chiu. In the story, we'll follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth prepares for the coldest time of year. You can follow along and spot the animals as they prepare to hibernate, and even make a cozy bear cave ornament of your own!

Teen Mindful Meditation Series

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia

This is a six-week series intro to mindfulness meditation for teenagers ages 11-18.This is a six-week session introduction to meditation for BIPOC teens. By the end of the program participants will be able to perform various types of meditation. The program will focus on the following areas:Who MeditatesWhy MeditateBenefits of MediationYoung people who meditate and whySitting MeditationWalking MeditationSound and Dance as MeditationMeditation teachers who look like us.Oher sources of meditation informationLimited scholarships are available. To save $5 and avoid fees, feel free to purchase all 6 sessions for $25 directly from the instructor. For more information, contact John Howell at

Badass Women’s History Tour

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Legacy Reclaimed | Guided Tour

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Handmade Holidays

Join us in the Garden for our annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This free public event is  for the whole family, rain or shine, and will feature Do your holiday gift shopping at our local artisan and vendor marketplace, and then bring them over to the gift-wrapping station Roast some s’mores and snacks by the warmth of the firepit Bake and bring your best to a little friendly competition with your neighbors in our pie-baking contest Do some seasonal DIY with our holiday card-making and wreath-making station Make some warm drinks worthy of a cozy

Now + Then Marketplace Holiday Gifts Galore Market

The Frankford Arsenal 2275 Bridge Street, Philadelphia

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.Holiday night market. Perfect for vendors who sell stuff that make great gift! Indoors, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!

December 2 Kids Art Club class with Lori Raggio Ages 6-18

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

Kids Club 6 years old and upMake a tunnel book with Lori RaggioKids Club art class is a two hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:30. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

Sancocho | Veggie Mijas (bilingual/bilingüe)

Honoring ancestral foods while living in the diaspora / Honrando los alimentos ancestrales mientras se vive en la diásporaMaking vegan sancocho, sharing experiences of living in the diaspora, remaining connected to our cultural foods.Hacer sanocho vegano, compartir experiencias de vivir en la diáspora, permanecer conectados con nuestros alimentos culturales.Veggie Mijas is a collective run by women of color, focused on the communal healing of the global majority by sharing space, relearning ancestral practices through foods, and sharing plant-based recipes.Veggie Mijas es un colectivo dirigido por mujeres de color, enfocado en la sanación comunitaria de la mayoría global al compartir espacios,

Wagner’s December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia

Explore the Wagner museum and the collections, and peek into our archives to see how science was taught 170 years ago!DECEMBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEA Peek into the ArchivesExplore the Wagner's museum AND its archives during December’s Open House! This Open House will feature early teaching materials from our archives, including examples of William Wagner's meticulous hand-written lectures from the 1850s, lantern slides that illustrated courses in the 1890s and early 1900s, and ink and water-color teaching charts made by Joseph Leidy for his students. Learn about how the Wagner taught and shared science with the public more than 100

The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia

The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The Resource Exchange at 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 in Kensington (just a few blocks from the MFL Berks Station) - VENDOR INFORMATION - Are you an artist? A maker? A DIY extraordinaire? A purveyor of sustainable goods? Do you reuse the disused, or

Free

reFlea Vendor Market (WINTER ’23)

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia

A vendor market showcasing local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, and DIY creatives.What is reFlea?The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!What is The Resource Exchange?The Resource Exchange provides inspiration and reclaimed materials for creative and environmentally resourceful making, teaching & living. Our nonprofit shop, gallery, and workshop space promotes creative reuse, recycling, and resource conservation by diverting valuable materials from the waste stream and

Stenton’s Holiday Tea

4601 N 18th St 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia

Come enjoy tea, refreshments, and house tours this holiday seasonPlease join us at Stenton on Saturday, December 2nd as we usher in the holiday season! Get in the holiday spirit with music, tea, light refreshments, a holiday craft, and plenty of holiday cheer! S'mores and hot cocoa will also be available outdoors, so dress warmly!

Saturday Wildflower Walk: Winter Edition

Rain or shine Appropriate for adults (18+) and youth ages 12-17  Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that will take you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out!  In the winter months we will focus on identification through seeds, berries, foliage, and branches. All levels of knowledge are welcome. There may be some periods of moderately paced hiking, so wear comfortable hiking shoes. Feel free to bring a camera and a wildflower guide, such as Peterson’s Field Guide or Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide,

Save Soil Community event – Philadelphia, PA

North 15th Street & John F Kennedy Boulevard 15th Street and John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia

Save Soil volunteers will raise awareness about Save Soil be wearing our Save Soil shirts or Save Soil stickers while enjoying the festivalLet us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event detailsJoin us for the Save soil Booth at the Philadelphia Christmas VillageWhen?1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ESTWhere ?Address: 15th Street and