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Miniature Ceramics on the Wheel

The Bok Building / Tuft the World / Room 501 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia

Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets on Wednesday January 8th and Wednesday January 15th from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for

Weekday Bird Walk

FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required. Join birders Sara Boucas-Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 8 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am, and the gate will close at 8:10 am. Members: FREE Non-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day) Non-Member Senior: $15

Event Series On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

Online

Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For

Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Upper Parking Lot on Valley Green Road 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia

Meeting at Upper Valley Green Parking Lot This location will  require hiking to access from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access at the Inn during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities:

Sprouts

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia

Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership. Register Now

Crevice Gardening: In Collaboration with Norristown Garden Club

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell

Explore the Art of Crevice Gardening! Join us for an inspiring presentation.Explore the Art of Crevice Gardening!Join us for an inspiring presentation by a Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly. In collaboration with the Norristown Garden Club. Discover the exciting trend of crevice gardening and learn step-by-step techniques to create stunning rock gardens or container gardens. He will also discuss ideal beginner plants for this type of gardening.

Code Court Building Mural Dedication

7374 Edmund St 7374 Edmund Street, Philadelphia

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating Tacony's newest mural!Join Mural Arts Philadelphia and City Council Member Mike Driscoll in celebrating Northeast Philadelphia’s two newest murals in Holmesburg’s Russo Park. These community informed murals, titled Responsibility Blooms in Our Neighborhood and Pathways to Justice were created by artist Jamee Grigsby with a message of responsibility and access to justice. This newly renovated building is a vibrant new destination for Northeast Philadelphia residents.Artist: Jamee GrigsbyProject Managers: Barb Baur and Emily HitchnerLocation: Russo Park Rec Center (Rear)7374 Edmund Street Philadelphia, PA 19136January 15th from 11:00am-1:00pmThis event is free and open. Light refreshments will

Cut Flower Crop Support with Reusable Metal Cages

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester

Learn how to make reusable metal cages for cut flower crop support. Cages will help you grow long, straight stems necessary for design work.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Learn how to make reusable metal cages for cut flower crop support. Cages will help you grow long, straight stems necessary for mixed bouquets and design work. Reusable cages take some investment to build up front, but they quickly pay off. You will save countless hours in labor and frustration (dealing with pounding posts, tangled one-use plastic netting, and a toppled, unusable bed of flowers).

Mad Science Presents: Winter Wonder Lab

Wissahickon Valley Public Library Blue Bell Main Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell

AGES 5+AGES 5+AGES 5+AGES 5+Join us for an interactive show filled with experiments and frosty fun! From snowflake chemistry to ice-cold physics, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this winter-themed science show!AGES 5+AGES 5+AGES 5+

Field to Feast Demonstration Dinner | Fresh Start with Cook Chay Wike

915 Delchester Road Newtown Square

Kick off the new year with a fresh start! Chay Wike, home cook and author of The Kitchen Commune cookbook, will lead an enlightening cooking demonstration on incorporating anti-inflammatory and allergen-friendly meals into our everyday lives. Chay holds a certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and applies functional nutrition to her approachable and delicious recipes. Chay will demonstrate several recipes to take home and share with your friends and family. Visit her website HERE to preview her cookbook and learn more about The Kitchen Commune. REGISTER HERE This dinner is limited to 12 people. Guests will be seated at

Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Researching Building Ghosts: A Talk and Booksigning

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia

Join author Molly Lester and photographer Michael Bixler to discuss their new book, Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City (Temple University Press, November 2024), and the ghosts that reveal new truths and provocations about the changing city. For this engaging event, Lester and Bixler explain and explore “Building ghosts,” the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies, they can reveal remarkable things, such as an old staircase going up the side of a building or plaster

Free – $10