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Echoes of Change and Origin

The National Apartments 121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Echoes of Change and Origin presents a compelling exploration of humanity’s complex relationship with the natural world. Featuring the works of Deborah Moss Marris and Demetra Tassiou, whose layered approaches uncover profound narratives of transformation, memory, and connection. Marris delves into the urgent themes of climate change and pollution. Through meticulously layered images of nature and animals, her work juxtaposes the beauty of the natural world with its fragility in the face of atmospheric and environmental degradation. Her pieces evoke a visceral sense of how external landscapes mirror the internal, the shifting climates within us shaped by a planet in

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Day-Off Camp

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

When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot. Hours: Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm Aftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm Daily Fee: Schuylkill Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Day of Service

Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot Philadelphia

Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Blue Bell Hill Park This location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day, we will be giving back to our park, its users, the creek, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year, we will be completing a variety of projects around Blue Bell Park, including removing invasive vines and

Sip & Seed: Seed for Service on MLK Day

Lundale Farm 2501 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown

Join Trellis for Tomorrow in the greenhouse and learn how to start seedlings!In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, help Trellis for Tomorrow serve our community by seeding trays of future vegetables that will go out to our network of partner gardens in the spring. We'll also work together to complete minor greenhouse improvement projects to start the season strong.Volunteering with Trellis has a direct impact on food security. All gardens within the Trellis for Tomorrow network donate at least half of what they grow to food banks and pantries, providing nutritious produce to those who need it most.If

MLK Day of Service in Tacony Creek Park

Bingham St & E Ashdale St 5180 Bingham St, Philadelphia

Help clean up Tacony Creek Park, spend time with community and volunteers, and learn how you can make a difference in our park. The cleanup portion would be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting at Bingham & Ashdale St. It would be followed by lunch and a Watershed Jeopardy activity inside New Life Church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All the cleanup materials and lunch will be provided. To plan for lunch, please let us know you’re joining. Sign Up Here Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 215.744.1853 ~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ayuda a limpiar Tacony Creek Park, pasa el tiempo en

MLK Day of Service

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Join us for a morning of service on Riverbend's preserve.Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited.Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Malcolm X Memorial Park 5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia

Join UC Green for a morning of service greening our parks in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!Join us for a morning of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We will meet to mulch established park trees together, helping to keep them healthy and our parks beautiful. Mulch was made from your recycled Christmas trees.Volunteers may meet in two locations below to mulch, but more volunteers are requested in Malcolm X Park, as more helping hands are neede to spread mulch here!Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) or Clark Park (4300 Baltimore Ave)

MLK Day of Service: Volunteer Project

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia

Join us at Awbury for our MLK Day of Service! This years project: Removing Ivy and other invasive vines from the stone wall in Haines Field as well as from the base of some old Yew trees along the wall. This will help to beautify Awbury Arboretum while also helping to do our part to help the environment by removing invasive species!

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MLK Day of Service

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

Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center during this day of service. All members of the community are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forest and supporting nature at the Schuylkill Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available so everyone can participate! Registration is required for this popular volunteer opportunity. Sign Up Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for this winter event. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Questions? Contact [email protected] MLK Day of Service Photo: Bastiaan Slabberss

Martin Luther King Day Open House at Founder’s Hall

Founders Hall at Girard College 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia

Explore special holiday hours at Founder's Hall MuseumIn addition to its regular weekday hours (10-4 Wed-Fri), Founder’s Hall Museum hosts a monthly weekend open house. Drop into Founder's Hall on Martin Luther King Day, January 20th, to explore the museum and learn more about the 75 year civil rights struggle to desegregate Girard College. Find out more about other King Day events at the College at Global Citizen and the Philadelphia Orchestra.Housed in a magnificent Greek Revival landmark, the Founder’s Hall Museum offers a glimpse into the complex life of Stephen Girard, America’s first multi-millionaire, and illuminates the legacy of