Have an event that will fit well on our calendar?

Submit it here!

Ongoing

Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih®: Section A

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Enjoy the quiet mornings in the garden with this introductory-level, easy-to-learn set of 20 movements which offer a myriad of benefits including reductions in tension and chronic pain, plus improved balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih® is an adaptive and enjoyable program that can easily be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Eight Thursdays: 5/2 through 6/27. No class on Thursday 5/9. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an

$132

2024 Cliveden Tour Season

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia

Cliveden's tour season begins on May 2nd at 12pm! During this one hour experience, visitors will be guided through the site and exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden. Tours are available May to November, Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour; the last tour of the day is at 3pm. They include the first and second floors of the Main House, the grounds, and the 1767 Kitchen Dependency, as well as navigating stairs and uneven landscapes. Please contact our office at 215-848-1777 prior to your tour if special accommodations are required. Tours can

$6 – $15

The Philadelphia Marketplace 2024

Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District. Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these weekly pop up shops from May 3 through June 29, 2024 and from September 6 through October 5,

Free

Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih®: Section A

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Enjoy the quiet mornings in the garden with this introductory-level, easy-to-learn set of 20 movements which offer a myriad of benefits including reductions in tension and chronic pain, plus improved balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih® is an adaptive and enjoyable program that can easily be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Eight Thursdays: 5/2 through 6/27. No class on Thursday 5/9. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an

$132
Event Series Plant Propagation: Section B

Plant Propagation: Section B

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Save money and grow your garden through simple propagation techniques using seeds and cuttings. Review the ethics of wild-collected seed and learn the basics of seed biology, germination, and storage. Study the principles of asexual plant reproduction; learn when and how to take cuttings; and practice proper techniques for preparing and rooting them. Take samples home. Dress for this hands-on workshop by wearing closed-toe shoes. Please bring hand pruners. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Saturdays: May 11th and 18th. About the Instructors: James Rockwell is the Greenhouse and Nursery Manager at Mt. Cuba

$189

NSLP Open House with Share Food Program

Nice Roots Farm at Share 2901 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia

Spend a lovely morning on Share's Nice Roots Farm with your fellow School Food Directors!Here's what to expect at our School Food Directors open house:Welcome by Share Food Program Executive Director George MatysikAn introduction to Nice Roots Farm, our quarter-acre urban farm that grows nearly 5,000 pounds of organic produce a yearMeet & greet with Share and Nice Roots staffRefreshments, music and games!Group tour of the Share Food Program warehouse

Meditations in the Garden: Decluttering the Mind

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will meet indoors in the Barn. Rain or shine!