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Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion, 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

Meet at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects! 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 us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent

Gritty City Philly

Trek Bicycle Philadelphia Manayunk 4159 Main Street, Philadelphia

Come ride with usHone your off-pavement skills, meet new friends, and have some fun during the Gritty City Gravel Series.Looking for your local Gritty City Ride? Check out which stores are participating in this ride:Trek Philadelphia ManayunkWe’ll kick each ride off from Trek Bicycle Philadelphia and ride about 20 miles at a no-drop pace on mixed terrain.Gravel is lurking everywhere, so get ready to explore the dirt outside your door and join us for a new route every first Sunday of the month from December – April.Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.

Yoga in the Garden

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova

Renew your body and mind with yoga among the trees.

Take Out Containers Turned Shrinky Dink Jewelery

Second State Press 1400 N American St, Philadelphia

Using a recycled plastic that is often used for takeout containers we will decorate and build different types of jewelry and charms.Using a recycled plastic that is often used for takeout containers we will decorate and build different types of jewelry and charms. Attendees will leave the workshop with knowledge on how to recreate this with take out containers in the future. By teaching the basic idea of how this plastic can be reused, we are teaching the community how to apply this method with everyday useful solutions. This same plastic can be used to create things like reusable travel

A Climate Conversation for Families: Go from Overwhelmed to Taking Action

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Riverbend and the MLCPRI want to help families have conversations about climate change and take action together.Do you feel overwhelmed by the news about climate change? Do you talk to your kids about how they feel about it? Riverbend and the Main Line Carbon Pollution Reduction Initiatve (MLCPRI) want to help families have these conversations and take action together. Join us in Riverbend’s Snider Barn where you and your family will find a safe space to tackle these tough issues together. We’ll help you frame the discussion and provide every family with actions they can take right now to help

Bundle Dyeing with Food Waste Dyes with Laura Hricko

Second State Press 1400 N American St, Philadelphia

Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices.With the guidance of Laura Hricko of Dye Club, learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices. This workshop will lead participants through one of the most water-wise natural dye processes, known as bundle dyeing. You will leave this workshop having created two naturally dyed fabric samples, and a handout that will direct you towards continuing your investigation of these practices on your own. Get inspired by these humble

Sketch Club x Cartesian with Nasir Young & Jake Weiss

Cartesian Brewing 1326 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia

Come drink and draw with DVAA artists Jake Weiss and Nasir Young!Drop in between 12p and 3p to draw with Nasir Young and Jake Weiss.Two of our favorite local artists will guide attendees through observational sketching. Jake and Nasir will share out about how to use different materials to render scenes of personal importance. Bring ideas, or even reference photos for you to sketch!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this workshop works out to be $15 per person.This