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Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free
Ongoing

Peak Bloom Photography

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon

Spring at Jenkins is the perfect time to photograph blooms - join us for a two-day workshop!Peak Bloom Photography2-day Workshop:FRIDAY, APRIL 26 | 6:00 – 8:00 PMSATURDAY, APRIL 27 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerSpring at Jenkins is the perfect time to photograph blooms with azaleas, rhododendrons, and flowering trees galore! Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will illustrate some of the challenges and solutions to creating impactful floral photographs, including equipment, camera settings, lighting, and composition.Friday evening’s indoor instruction will prepare you for photographing out in the gardens on Saturday morning. After spending time in the gardens,

Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

Join the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation (SROCF) on Saturday April 27 for a day of action hope and connection as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5K Run/Walk at the Philadelphia Museum of Art! It will include the 5K run/walk a survivor ceremony live performances and much more. The National Anthem will be performed by Suzann Christine and the Philadelphia Boys Choir will be performing “‘I’ll Be There” by The Jackson Five. The funds raised at the 5K will go to advance ovarian cancer research and further the SROCF mission. Registration fees are $40 for

$30 – $40

Learning the Language of Birds

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Calling all bird lovers! When a bird sings, it tells you what it is and where it is. Increase your chances of successfully sighting and identifying songbirds “by ear” this spring using Holly’s intriguing strategies. Learn how, why, and when birds sing, and come away with foundational skills for understanding and learning the language of the birds right outside your own doors. Dress for the weather, bring your binoculars (some will be provided), and wear practical shoes for walking over uneven paths. Pace will be slow and accommodate most mobility levels. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

$39

Annual Creek Clean-Up

Blue Bell Hill Park, 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

Meeting at Blue Bell Park. The Annual Creek Clean-Up is an always-fun project we’re partnering on with our upstream partners Wissahickon Trails. This year, we’re setting our sights on the southern end of the Wissahickon Creek and it’s surrounding areas. Come help us make a difference in this highly used section of the park! 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

City Nature Challenge, Laurel Hill

West Laurel Hill Cemetery 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd

Celebrate Earth Day with us on Saturday, April 27 for a family-friendly BioBlitz in Nature’s Sanctuary, our SITES Gold certified green burial area. This BioBlitz will take place during the dates of City Nature Challenge, a friendly global competition between the cities of the world to measure local biodiversity using tools like the Seek and iNaturalist apps. In addition to contributing to the Philadelphia Area’s standing-in the contest that starts on April 26 and extends to the end of the day on May 4, all observations of organisms made by participants have the potential to be rated “Research Grade” for

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

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

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani Keaton at kimani@bartramsgarden.org to be added to our waitlist.

Event Series Native Plants of Spring Hybrid

Native Plants of Spring Hybrid

Mt. Cuba Center - Copeland House and Online 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber, experience the colors, fragrances, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions,

$205
Event Series Sustainable Landscape Techniques

Sustainable Landscape Techniques

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Create more ecologically sound landscapes by implementing a variety of sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques. Learn how to manage and conserve water using rain gardens, bioswales, and rain barrels. Reduce the demands of lawn care by adding meadow areas and increase your energy savings with strategically placed layered plantings. Develop your garden to support a diverse population of beneficial wildlife and create healthy, natural habitats. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 2 Saturdays: April 13 and 27. About the Instructor: Susan Barton, PhD, is an extension specialist and professor in the Plant and Soil Sciences

$169

The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers: Section B

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemerals and wildflowers must complete part of their life cycle before the tree canopy leafs out, reducing light levels at the forest floor. These plants face many challenges including unpredictable weather and pollinator availability. Spring wildflowers have special adaptations to overcome these challenges, and intricate relationships with pollinators and seed dispersers. Learn more about these wildflowers, their life histories, and plant-insect interactions, and look for them during a guided walk in the gardens. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

$29

A Gratitude Walk Along the Yellow Trail with Pat Jacona & Debra Brackett

Wigard Avenue Trailhead, 726 Wigard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Meet at Wigard Trailhead Elevate your mood, recenter and refocus as we walk, gratefully, into the woods. Walking and gratitude is a powerful combination only heightened by the beauty and serenity of the Yellow Trail in Spring. As we meander we will have opportunities to share and connect with others and learn about, and thankfully acknowledge, our predecessors who worked to preserve the Wissahickeon we enjoy today. The route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 3-3.5 miles long. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult; no dogs except

Earth Day Planters and Plant Swap

Utility Works - Creative Community 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne

Ready to get your hands dirty? Join us for this one day hand-building class and community plant swap!Ready to get your hands dirty? Join us for this one day handbuilding class and community plant swap! Students will learn basic hand building and surface decoration techniques to create a handmade planter. No experience with clay needed! Advanced beginner and intermediate potters are welcome. Please bring a plant or cutting to swap with fellow students.Saturday April 27, 10-2:30pm

All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo

MQFactory - Ricky Codio Studio 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia

The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” event, sponsored by Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Our expo aims to raise cancer awareness, promote healthy living, and provide support to communities in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. The event will take place on April 27, 2024, at the MQFactory, located at 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19127, from 10 am to 5 pm. The “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the diverse needs of communities, especially those facing higher cancer disparities. The primary

Free

Spring Adopt-a-Tree Treeplanting!

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Join us with your family and friends to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Spring is a wonderful time to plant trees, just as the preserve is coming back to life. Planting trees helps combat climate change and maintain our local water supply, as trees keep excess stormwater runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Spend the morning with us at Riverbend enjoying: -Planting trees and learning about the trees that call Riverbend home -Playing tree-tastic games -Filling out an adoption certificate for the tree you planted -And participating in the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge BioBlitz! Registration is required,

Free – $35

Health & Well-Being Tour: The Benefits of Experiences in Nature

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

This tour introduces concepts surrounding the value of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Explore the gardens and discuss the evolutionary and environmental phenomena behind concepts like forest bathing, mindfulness, stress recovery, and the biophilia hypothesis. Learn how elements of landscape design shape our emotional and behavioral experiences in nature. One hour, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

$7

Wild Wissahickon Day/City Nature Challenge ID Stations.

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

Enjoy participating in this quest to identify the most species in a city as Philadelphia competes in iNaturalist's City Nature Challenge.Enjoy participating in this quest to identify the most species in a city as Philadelphia competes in iNaturalist's City Nature Challenge. We will have identification stations for finding fungi, trees, wildflowers, micro-life, creek life, birds, and more staffed by knowledgeable naturalists. Begin your quest at the information station located on Forbidden Drive outside Cedars House, 200 W Northwestern Ave. The identification stations will be at the pavilion across from Cedars House, inside the Tree House, the Tree House grounds, and

West Craft Fest

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

West Craft Festreturns to The Woodlands40th & Woodland, West PhiladelphiaSaturday, April 27, 11 to 5 (Rain Date April 28)Featuring local wares handmade with care, like jewelry, ceramics, home wares, accessories, original art, prints, stationery, clothing, candles, soaps, stickers and so much more.There's also food from local eateries, live music and craft activities. The Fest is free to attend and open to the public.

Spring Food Truck Frenzy at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards, 137 Knowlton Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

It's Food Truck Frenzy time, and we're bringing in loads of deliciousness on wheels! Join us for an exhilarating event featuring a lineup of fantastic food trucks dishing out everything from pasta to waffles, tacos to barbecue, lobster to cupcakes, and even gelato! Check out the list of participating food trucks here to see what's cooking this year. But wait, there's more! Brace yourself for a day packed with excitement beyond just tasty treats. Groove to lively music beats, hop on hayrides, take a pony ride, and get your face painted for extra fun. This isn't your ordinary food event—it's

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120 Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia

Join us for our third FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the trail. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as resources from partners, and cool giveaways. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. From 1:30-3pm, Sustainable Business Network and Philadelphia Water will lead a Tacony Creek Stream Restoration Project Tour, focusing on reducing stormwater runoff and increasing urban green space accessibility.  Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail,

The Cosmic Foundation 1st Annual Art & Craft Market

Cosmic cafe 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia

Cosmic Cafe is hosting an Art & Craft Market on the patio. There will also be a Silent Auction benefiting The Cosmic Foundation. There will be a variety of vendors and live music all day. Local artists have donated paintings, handcrafted baskets and a wonderful children's book about rowing. for the Silent Auction. The Cosmic Foundation supports the work at the cafe assisting people with developmental disabilities to learn marketable skills that lead to meaningful employment and a fulfilling life.

Free

Green Philly EcoFair

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly's inaugural family-friendly event showcasing the region's eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change in our region. From captivating storytelling sessions to thought-provoking flash talks and panel discussions, EcoFair promises a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas. Enjoy: -Inspiring and educational programming featuring panels, storytelling and speakers -Art activations by Walls for Justice -Sustainable Marketplace: Shop eco-alternatives for your home and life from local makers and businesses. Also, discover how to take action and get involved with local nonprofits. -Meet and network with other sustainably-minded friends. -Enjoy the Delaware

Free

Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Finding balance in our busy and pressured lives can be challenging, but if we allow an appreciation of birds and nature to slow us down we improve our overall well-being. Research shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature, magnifying these benefits. Through the mindful observations of birds and their habitats, we learn not only about them, but about ourselves. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 27, 2024. About the Instructor: Holly is

$29

Memory Bear Making Workshop with THE COLORG at EcoFair

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

THECOLORG's Memory Bear Making Workshop is a soft experience where participants will learn how to hand sew a simple special teddy bear.Join THECOLORG at EcoFair for a Memory Bear Making Workshop! This is a soft experience where participants will learn how to hand sew a simple special teddy bear using clothes, garments, or scraps that hold sentimental value to them.The goal for this workshop to to create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages can come together to share their stories and memories through this hands-on activity. By repurposing cherished clothing items into a cuddly handmade teddy

SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Led by Nefertari Muhammad (beginner-level workshop)

Rapture Reimagined: An Eco-Art Celebration

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia

Visit the Schuylkill Center for an afternoon of environmental art activities as we bid farewell to our exhibition, Slow-Burning Rapture. This event is co-sponsored by the Alliance For Watershed Education’s Art Work Group, which creates opportunities for environmental art projects all over the Delaware River Watershed. Make prints with artist Talia Greene out of recycled materials, learn how to make an environmental themed mini zine with Amber Art and Design, explore recent Alliance for Watershed Education art projects similar to this exhibition, and learn about the work of local environmental justice artists and organizations in the Philly region. Plus, enjoy

Free

Trillium and Wine: Complementary Pairings

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Great wine and food pairings either emphasize the similarities or highlight the differences between the two. Dr. Raguso studies the floral scents of native plant species, including trilliums, a core collection at Mt. Cuba. Trilliums are noteworthy for not smelling like conventional flowers, with fragrances that evoke wine, cheese, fruit, and spices. He has assembled a “flight” of Mt. Cuba trilliums and several wines that complement their woodsy aroma. Explore the chemistry and ecological value of various trillium scents and take note of the pairings you like. (Ages 21 and over) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

$45
Event Series Festival at the Mann

Festival at the Mann

TD Pavilion at the Mann 5201 PARKSIDE AVE, Philadelphia

BalletX returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann for two extraordinary nights of dance and live music featuring world premiere choreography by Natasha Adorlee, the Philadelphia premiere of Takehiro Ueyama’s Heroes (2019) inspired by post-World War II Japan, and the return of Jamar Roberts’ Eros & Psyche (2023), set to music by Philip Glass. Arrive early to picnic on the Mann’s campus overlooking the Philadelphia skyline, and immerse yourself in pre-show festivities including live music and performances by local artists like the BalletX Dream Team, Esperanza Youth Group, Settlement Music School, IM Dance Academy, Living Arts Dance, Philadelphia Dance Academy, Metropolitan Ballet Company, Gwendolyn

$15.00