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Environmental Literacy and Sustainability in STEELS Institute

When and where: Monday, April 8, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stroud Water Research Center. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Longwood Gardens. Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chester County Intermediate Unit. Cost: Free; lunch is included. 17.5 hours of Act 48 will be provided to certified Pennsylvania teachers. Space is limited and registration closes on Monday, March 25, 2024. Join us for three days of collaboration at some of Chester County’s unique environmental locations! This will be an experience-based institute focused on the Environmental Literacy

Wednesday 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 on Wednesday mornings! 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

The Secret Garden: Kids Read and Explore

Binky Lee Preserve 1445 Pikeland Road, Chester Springs

Kids, bring your favorite adults, read a book and plant some pollinator friendly plants.

Event Series Budding Naturalists Spring Session!

Budding Naturalists Spring Session!

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, craft, nature activity, and a “hike” around our preserve. Every week we’ll gather in Riverbend’s Snider Barn to begin the fun! This program is one hour each week and is designed for children ages 2-5. A caregiver must accompany each child. Siblings under 2 are welcome at no additional charge. The cost is $120 per child for a six-week session. Enrollment is capped at 12 participants. The final meeting of every session will include a campfire and s’mores. The Spring Session 2024 will be offered on Wednesday Mornings:

$120

Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our beautiful gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the seasonal landscape and staff leader. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, or our nationally accredited collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of more than four are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times(contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org)Free of charge

Event Series Homeschool at Riverbend

Homeschool at Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

During our hour-and-a-half program each month, trained Riverbend Educators will lead students through outdoor explorations, science experiments, and student-driven and inquiry-based crafts. Our programs align with NGSS standards and enhance student learning at home.

$20 – $25

Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: TBA Every Wednesday Time: 3pm to 5pm 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. Stay tuned for registration link.

SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting

Sankofa Community Farm

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Ty Holmberg (beginner-level workshop)

Make a Band Tee Tote Bag! with South Philly Yarn + Craft LLC

South Philly Yarn and Craft 1625 South 11th Street, #Suite B, Philadelphia

Upcycle your old band tees with South Philly Yarn + Craft LLC and transform them into something you can use every day!We’ve all got those band tees laying around that we can’t wear anymore, but nostalgia won’t let us part with them either! So, let's go through our closets and put them to some good use!During this workshop we'll provide all of the tools to make a tote bag from your old band tees. All you have to bring is your tee***! (Safe space - no judgement here…my first concert was Backstreet Boys…) You will be using fabric scissors, Iron,

Yoga (Day 1)

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion, core body strength, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position, balance, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat, and towel, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. About the Instructor: Melissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches

$19

Hybrid Valley Talk – Wissahickon Wildlife Greatest Hits with Tony Croasdale

PA

Wissahickon Wildlife Greatest Hits will focus on the special animals and wildlife spectacles of Wissahickon Valley Park. Join Tony Croasdale and FOW and learn a bit more about Wood Ducks, Red Salamanders, Red Squirrels, and more! Tony Croasdale, MS CE -Tony Croasdale is the site director of Wissahickon Environmental Center for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and an adjunct professor of plant ecology at Temple University and landscape ecology at Thomas Jefferson University. Tony is an expert birder, the founder of BirdPhilly, and captain of a two-time champion World Series of birding team. He is a co-host of The Urban Wildlife