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Beginning Sewing IN PERSON

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Derek Bakal you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Derek Bakal, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, March 18th and 25th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you

The Wissahickon in March with Debbie Hoellein & Jim McClory

Houston Playground, 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Meet at Houston Playground Join Debbie and Jim on their first hike of the Spring. There is no place like Wissahickon Valley Park to experience the beauty of this time of year. We’ll note the flora, including which flowers, both native and non-native, are blooming. We’ll look for changes in the wildlife also. Our approximately 4.2 mile hike will take us to both sides of the Wissahickon, passing through meadow and woods. We’ll see Courtesy Stable and visit places of historical interest including the Covered Bridge and WPA structures. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied

Vision Zero PHL 2024

Temple University Student Center 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia

Traffic fatalities across the country have been on the rise, with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users making up a higher percentage of victims than ever before. Philadelphia is not alone in grappling with how to implement effective & positive changes to combat the crisis. How do we bring Vision Zero to the mainstream? What are effective strategies for taking the politics out of saving lives? How do we deepen the work in our communities and expand the scale of proven-effective tools? Explore these questions with us at Vision Zero PHL 2024! The day-long conference featuring local and nationally-recognized

Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

Tricky Tree ID

Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne

Trees are tricky to ID in early spring when tell-tale leaves are yet to emerge.

Tools of the Trades Conference (Day Three)

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia

The annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This three-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define it. Tools of the Trades delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event  –  to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Friday, March

$25 – $100
Event Series Hansberry Garden & Nature Center Collective work hours

Hansberry Garden & Nature Center Collective work hours

The Hansberry Garden & Nature Center 5150 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia

One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.

The Troubled History of Alternative Medicine

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

Shireen Hamza examines the incorporation of non-Western medicine into biomedical institutions in the United States.The incorporation of elements of non-Western medicine by biomedical institutions in the United States has been called complementary, integrative, or "alternative" medicine. But to offer acupuncture, yoga, or herbal medicine within a biomedical clinic is a radically different context from those in which these therapeutic practices were first developed.In this lecture, Shireen Hamza will explore the long histories of these traditions, their transformation through colonialism, and the plural approach of several "people's medicine" initiatives, including the Black Panthers. The history and philosophy of science can help

Wine and Wildlife

Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery 2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie