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Needle-Felt a Picture

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

Learn how to needlefelt onto a piece of fabric and create your own scene/picture. Two Part ClassLearn how to needle-felt a picture. In this class you will be needle felting a scene onto a foundation fabric.We will have some examples of what you can do. It will be up to you what kind of scene you create.Taught by Emily HitchnerTwo Sessions, April 15th and 22nd from 6:00pm-8:00pmAttendance 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

Volunteer – Spring Gardening

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

Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.

Spring Skillshare

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia

Philly growers, come down and gather energy for the upcoming season with Sankofa Community Farm, PASA Sustainable Agriculture, and other local growers. We’re excited to work, eat, and learn together to build a stronger, more connected Philly farming and gardening community. Schedule 9:30am: Arrival 10am – 12pm: Welcome and work together on the land 12-1pm: Eat together 1-4pm: Learn together with two workshop blocks for beginner and advanced growers focused on building self and community reliance. There’ll also be a seed swap, tool share, and community resource table! The Skillshare is a free event for Philly-area growers, gardeners, farmers, and

Jenkins Juniors (4/16 – 5/7)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/16 – 5/7 | 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult.Registration required for children only. Rain or

Arboretum Volunteer Session

Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

What’s Gender Got to Do With It?

Perry World House 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia

Join us for a conversation about consequences of gender toxicity on a global scale. In a world threatened by armed conflicts, climate collapse, widening inequality, and potentially ungovernable technologies, political leaders have plenty on their plates. At the same time, regressive and repressive gender policies are taking center stage in many places around the world. For instance, women’s rights are in continued crisis in Afghanistan; women’s health care is under assault in too many places, including the U.S.; and loudly anti-feminist presidents govern Argentina and El Salvador. Why have reductive, exclusionary, and even life-endangering reproductive and gender-based policies gained such traction globally? How

Virtual Shopping Event: Earth Month

Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Online Store Team!Earth Month: Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP!Join us for an exciting online event where you can celebrate Earth Month with a fresh collection of fabrics!On Tuesday, April 16th at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a wide range of never-before-seen high quality and designer fabrics from the comfort of your own home. In honor of Earth Month, we will be highlighting natural fibers, nature-inspired prints, and the color green!Don't miss out on this exclusive online event! Mark your calendars and get ready to refresh your fabric

Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

$180

BioBlitz in Glenside

Glenside Free Library 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside

Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. After a quick orientation at the library, we’ll head to Renninger Park to utilize our new knowledge. Ryan from TTF will have nets, microscopes, and more for us to explore the creek! Please register here.