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On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

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Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For

Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water Symposium

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is pleased to announce the sessions being presented at the Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water Symposium on March 20! Please see below for session titles, leads, and a brief summary of the content that will be presented at the symposium. Full descriptions will be provided to registrants in advance of the event. Attendees will have three tracks with twelve sessions in total to choose from being led by content experts, leaders in their fields, and government officials about a range of topics from inter-municipal collaboration and stormwater utilities to innovative technologies and

Saturday Creek Care Day: Philly

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street Ramona Avenue & I Street, Philadelphia

Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers for a Saturday cleanup in Tacony Creek Park. (We are not holding 10am Wednesday cleanups currently, but you can join Bennett Compost’s Wednesday cleanups at 11am!) Location:  I St. & Ramona Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124 Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 10am to 12pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required here. Questions? Contact Malcolm Bundy at Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.  

Weeds to Know Before You Hoe

Norris Square Neighborhood Project 2141 N Howard St, Philadelphia

Follow foraging extraordinaire Lady Danni on a fundraiser tour of NSNP's gardens to discover plants you may need before you weed!When you're preparing your garden, are you removing weeds?Many "weeds" routinely pulled during garden preparation are edible and medicinal. During this walking tour of Norris Square Neighborhood Project's gardens led by Lady Danni, you will learn about plants you may consider weeds and how they can be helpful to you. Lady Danni will teach you how to use these weeds in cooking or in making healing remedies.So before you hoe, let's talk about these weeds you need to know.Attendees will

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!

Evergreen Creations: Moss art Magic

1431 N 52nd St 1431 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia

Get ready to be enchanted by the mystical world of moss art at Evergreen Creations: Moss Art Magic - where nature meets creativity!Come join us for a magical experience creating stunning moss art at our in-person event! Discover the beauty and tranquility of working with moss to create your own unique masterpiece. Let your creativity flow while creating an everlasting piece of nature brings the vibrant greenery of the outdoors into your space, without the hassle of upkeep. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and express yourself through art!The venue is not ADA accesible and there

Story Telling with Saundra Gilliard

InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia

Please join us on Saturday, March 30th, from 3 - 4 pm for a special storytelling performance by Saundra Gilliard in conjunction with the exhibition Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This performance is family-friendly and may be best enjoyed by those aged 10 to adult. For this performance, Saundra Gilliard will weave together a collection of stories from West Africa, Black America, and the Caribbean, which have inspired the artists in Dolls, Idols, and Ideal. These stories will help audiences better understand the work and the conversations within. Doors will open at 2.45 pm, and the performance will start at 3.15

Free

THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS

Solar Myth 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia

Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics, joined by fire-breathing saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally were the rhythm section for the iconic D.C. punk band Fugazi from its inception in 1987 to its period of hiatus in 2002. They reunited for the first time to form The Messthetics with the eclectic guitar wizard Anthony Pirog. One half of the duo Janel & Anthony, Pirog has emerged as a primary figure in the city’s out-music community. Together they’ve crafted a band approach dedicated to the

$25

A “Peep” at Vernal Pools

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough

With the return of Spring comes a nightly chorus of chirps and peeps, but those aren’t birds you’re hearing!Join us as we seek out the frogs responsible in their unique, ephemeral habitat: the vernal pool. One of Spring’s most fascinating—and fleeting—features, vernal pools come and go with the changing of seasons. Discover how to find vernal pools, what other wildlife calls them home, why they play such an important role in their larger ecosystem, and what we can do to protect them.Program PreparationPlease dress for the forecasted weather and bring water and anything else you may need. This class is

Booze & Blooms – Friday March 30th, 2024

Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center 1531 Upper Stump Road, Chalfont

Spend the evening making bird feeder crafts at Aark's Booze & Blooms workshop! This event is 21+ and BYOB and Snacks.This event will be held on:Saturday, March 30th, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You must be 21 years or older to attend! BYOB and SNACKSYou will spend the evening learning about nectar and fruit eating backyard bird species here in Pennsylvania, learning how to build and design your very own bird feeders to attract them.We highly recommend bringing your own empty glass bottles (beer bottle, small wine bottle, olive oil bottle, etc.) with the label removed and cleaned. While we

A Benefit Cabaret To Save Philadelphia From Climate Change

FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

Sure, we’ve all heard about climate change, but with a little music and a little money we can save our city from what everyone is calling “the existential threat of our time!” Join Betty Smithsonian, John Jarboe, Jess Conda, Cookie Diorio, and Sam Rise March 30 at 8:30p at Fringearts for the most important benefit concert you’ll ever buy a ticket to. Part of the Miniball Festival. Welcoming all overwhelmed but concerned cabaret lovers for a sparkly intro to direct action taught by comedians, clowns, and drag queens.

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