During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing.During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing. We will be using rubber blocks for easier cutting. This is a class for adults and/or mature teens, as we will be using sharp cutting tools. If possible, please prepare a simple drawing or pattern that will fit onto a 4 in by 6 in block. Please dress casual as we will be working with printmaking ink

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! 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. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. 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

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, MARCH 14Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class

The Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is organized by the Local Yarn Shops in Greater Philadelphia! The 2024 Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is our first-ever Philadelphia yarn crawl and we are so very excited to welcome you to this fun four-day event taking place March 14-17, 2024 across 16 shops. A yarn crawl is an organized event giving fiber craft enthusiasts the opportunity to visit the local yarn shops in the area. You can register for the crawl by pre-ordering a Passport ($5) or Passport/Tote ($20) that will be available for pick-up during the crawl at the first shop you plan

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 6: BuddhismExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 6: Buddhist Environmental Approaches in a Global ContextIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring Buddhist tradition. Bhante Pemaratana of the Pittsburgh Buddhist

About 2,500 individual stars are visible to the human eye. Due to light pollution, you can only see 200-300 in suburbs!Participate in PSGV's Earth Hour efforts! Learn how outdoor lighting works, how vision works, and how the careless and excessive use of artificial light at night negatively affects us and the environment, as well as what to do about it.This presentation will take place via Zoom. Barry Johnson is the volunteer webmaster for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting CounciBarry works to educate, municipal officials, business leaders, and the general public about outdoor lighting issues, including glare, light trespass, and waste outdoor

Accomplished alumni working in the field of energy share insights for preparing for a successful entrance into the energy sector.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.upenn.eduPlease join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Interested in a career in the energy sector? The Kleinman Center will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. Panelists will discuss their

Come out and use our crafty space to make some stuff. Use our tools or your own and come craft with other creatives.The Craft Coven is now offering Open Studio time at our Cherry Street Pier studio space. We have this space, so we want to see it getting used! Through workshop sales, donations and volunteer artists we are able to occupy a space on the second floor of The Cherry Street Pier in studio 14. We'd love to see you come out and use our space and/or supplies to get your creative juices flowing :-D Some sessions will be

Join us in-person for a sweeping discussion of the many facets of Ralph Waldo Emerson with authors James Marcus and Robert Sullivan.WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNERThe Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Science, Politics, and Poetry with Authors James Marcus and Robert SullivanThe philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), known as the leader of the Transcendentalist movement, is often viewed as a mystic. Yet this visionary figure was inspired by science and the interconnectedness he saw in the natural world. He immersed himself in geology, botany, zoology, and astronomy – arguing that urban life would be improved if a telescope

Learn all about textile reuse and recycling at this hands-on sorting event with FABSCRAP and Circular Philadelphia.Join Circular Philadelphia at FABSCRAP's South Philly location in the Bok Building for an evening of (literally) digging into textile circularity while enjoying drinks, snacks, and great conversation.After an introduction to FABSCRAP, whose mission is to end commercial textile waste and maximize the value of unused fabric, attendees will learn how to sort fabrics based on a number of different parameters for reuse, resale, and recycling. Then, they will participate in a low-key, hands-on sort while chatting with other attendees and enjoying beverages and

Why replace it when you can repair it? In these popup Repair Fairs, the volunteers of the Philly Fixers Guild will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled jewelry, IKEA furniture that needs assembling, or a vacuum cleaner that’s on the fritz? Sit down with one of their volunteers and they’ll help you hands-on with fixing it. While they do have some limits, they encourage a read of their ground rules before bringing in your items. This independent collective of talented volunteers from differing technical backgrounds is committed to the idea of “repair rather than

Join us on Second Thursday reception at Crane Arts to celebrate Dolls, Idols, and Ideals.Join us on Second Thursday at Crane Arts to celebrate Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This exhibition features Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, two Black artists investigating their identity, label, lineage, and how they create their own power while stranded in a “new world.” Camp and Maldonado artists use symbols -  made or found - that reference their ancestry and spirituality. Rather than working from a notion of unchanging traditions, they engage with aesthetics and amalgamated cultural practices that have been adapted in order to survive. Each

Join us on Zoom to educate yourself on the pros and cons of switching to an electric vehicle (EV).Join the Main Line Carbon Pollution Reduction Initiative (MLCPRI) amd Riverbend on Zoom to educate yourself on the pros and cons of switching to an electric vehicle (EV). This volunteer-led workshop and panel discussion will provide you with helpful tips on shopping for an EV, finding and using incentives, and will feature Lower Merion residents who have already made the switch to an EV. There is no cost to attend, but we ask that attendees register. The Zoom link will be provided