Events

Historic Germantown presents the 2026 Stamp Rally, an event where participants are encouraged to visit a series of attractions, collecting a stamp at each site to record their visit. The Historic Germantown stamp rally booklet was created especially for visitors to find and explore all of the amazing greenspaces in the Historic Germantown consortium; showcasing the exceptional parks, arboreta, farms, cemeteries, gardens, and landscaped grounds. When you visit each site, you collect a stamp which is original to that specific site recording your visit. The stamps all live in a designated “stamp house” at each individual site. Visitors who collect

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do.From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.Engage directly with makers and with many hands-on activities. Be inspired!

Get grounded and glow up with Rooted In Wellness – where good vibes and self-care meet IRL!Rooted In Wellness is an intimate, immersive gathering designed to ground Black women in the 8 dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, financial, and environmental. We’re curating a holistic experience that feels like a soft landing: a space to slow down, learn, connect, and be poured into mind, body, and spirit.Guests will enjoy a dedicated vendor hour featuring an herbalist, masseuse, esthetician, and facilitators, along with light music, refreshments, and The Black Girl Agenda merch. From there, Charlotte Andrews of The Lotus

Come birding at Jenkins!MONDAY, APRIL 20Bird Walk7:45–8:45 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensGo birding with Bonnie! Search for migratory birds in spring, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them (we have a few pairs to borrow). Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of

Starting at Bells Mill Road, we will explore the Yellow Trail and Forbidden Drive for early spring wildflowers.Meet at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive. We will walk uphill to see some beautiful, planted Trilliums and then continue on the Yellow Trail looking for other spring ephemeral wildflower, such as Spring Beauty, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Jacob's Ladder, and May Apple. Many of these beautiful wildflowers have a short growing season before the large trees obscure the light reaching the forest floor. Free!

Create your own take-home seed balls while supporting our local native flowers and pollinators. Meet at the Learning Garden 4/20 at 2-4pm

Join us in the One Art Courtyard for live music, local vendors, farm to table food, yoga in the garden, and overall good vibes all night!It's that time of the year! We are so excited to invite you all to our season opening event: One Art's Annual 4/20Just as spring starts to bloom, we like to invite our community out to shake off any remnants of the winter blues and gather to celebrate the Earth - and all that grows from it!!! ;)By day, you can expect music, farm to table food, our vendor village, sunset yoga in the garden,

Take part in an Earth Day planting activity & then enjoy The Lorax!Take part in an Earth Day planting activity led by the Land Health Institute at the new Community Garden at Keystone and Longshore and then enjoy a screening of The Lorax! The planting activity will take place from 5:30-7PM and the movie will begin shortly after that. There will also be pizza provided! BYO chair or blanket for seating! Refreshments will be provided. The rain date for this event is Monday, April 27 from 5:30-9PM.

Join us for an open space where creatives can create, curate or simply just exist! Food & Supplies providedJoin us at Collective Climb for an open and interactive space just for creatives! Explore different stations of creativity or bring what youve been working on to create with community! Whether you're a writer, visual artist, graphic designer or any type of artist, there will be space and supplies for you! Everyone is welcome! Food is provided!

Join us each Monday in collective practice — arriving in our bodies, grounding in the present moment, and meeting ourselves with curiosity,Meditation Monday at One Art - Community Sit CircleDate: Every Monday, Starting October 13thTime: 6:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: One Art - 4139 N 52nd St. PhiladelphiaWith over twenty-five years of shared meditation and mindfulness practice, Malaika Gilpin and Noelle Warford invite you to gather in stillness at One Art Community Center in West Philly.Each week, our community sit becomes a gentle return—to posture, to silence, to the steady rhythm of breath. Together, we practice arriving in our bodies and

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this Spring for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.She’s baaack! So, get ready to have fun while relieving stress, build your cardio, improve your cognitive function, and enjoy the serene & picturesque waterfront all while learning the latest and greatest line dances with Mo! R&B music from the 70’s to present with step-by-step breakdown. Beginner friendly w/some Intermediate levels.Sneakers and comfortable clothing are strongly recommended.Every Monday from 6:30 – 8pm for

An introduction to Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this screenprinting workshop, participants will learn how to prepare images for screenprinting and how to print on fabric. A tote bag and some fabric for patches or other small sewing projects will be provided. Participants can bring any additional fabric items they wish to print on, if time allows.Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the studio space. Individuals who feel uncomfortable using the space with others unmasked, whether for health or any other reason, are welcome to request mask

Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall holds more than 100,000 natural history specimens. It is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday, 9:30AM to 4:30PM, and on the First Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September to May, except January). First Saturday

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/21–5/12 • 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 shine; indoor space

Come check out our beautiful nursery and learn some gardening tips at our demonstration garden tours .Join Edge of the Woods staff for a guided tour of demonstration gardens at the nursery. Our gardens are certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and also as a Monarch Way-Stations by Monarch Watch.We’ll scout the gardens for inspiration, butterflies, garden visitors and other surprises that present themselves to us. Attendees will learn about the importance of native plants to our eco-system. The tour is informal and allows time for questions. This is a great way to be introduced to native

From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11:30am

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

Pack your lunch and join us for a social + seed swap!  Connect with fellow local gardeners, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. Share seeds, swap knowledge, and grow your passion together!

Join us for Voter Information!Ahead of the May 19 primary election, we invite you to join us at St. Barnabas Community Resource Center for Voter Information Events on April 21 and 28 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Event attendees will be able to view a sample ballot, find their polling location, learn from a variety of educational resources, and participate in family-friendly activities.

A showcase of ongoing climate communication research.The Climate Communication Division of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media (PCSSM) will be co-sponsoring a climate communication flash talk event during Earth Week April 21st from 2:30-4PM.Talks will showcase ongoing climate communication research directly focusing on climate change or with implications for our climate future from across the Annenberg School for Communication (ASC), Annenberg Public Policy Center, and Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media.The event will take place in person at the Agora (1st floor) of Annenberg Public Policy Center. Light

Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn and get our hands in the dirt!Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn what it takes to grow plants from seed to harvest!Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pmAges 8-18, *adult chaperone required*

Join us for a conversation with the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Philadelphia’s neighborhood garden protector.As the city’s largest land trust dedicated to preserving community gardens and shared open spaces, NGT has safeguarded a network of more than 58 spaces where neighbors grow food, flowers, and lasting connections. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, NGT holds land in perpetuity—ensuring that community-managed green spaces remain vibrant, accessible, and protected for Philadelphians.Hear directly from NGT’s Executive Director and Stewardship Manager as they share stories from the field. Learn how they collaborate with self-organized groups of gardeners, community organizations, property owners, the City of Philadelphia,

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

Join us for the Community Celebrity Teacher event—where local stars share fun lessons face-to-face!Community Celebrity TeacherJoin us for an in-person event where Local Community Stars Step into the classroom! Who Will be Next?It’s all about fun, learning, and getting to know your favorite celebs as they share their skills and stories. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to connect and be inspired in a super chill environment. Whether you’re a fan or just curious, come hang out and enjoy a day filled with energy and good vibes!

A 4-Part Storytelling Master Class: Over four intensive sessions, join award-winning author Susan Darraj setting your stories free!Your history is a masterpiece waiting to be written. Learn the craft to finally set your stories free.Schedule: Four Consecutive Tuesdays (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)UPDATED• Week 1 (April 21): The Foundation * Focus: Brainstorming family stories; the "Scene" as the core unit.• Week 2 (April 28): The Architecture * Focus: Outlining, character, and dialogue.• Week 3 (May 5): The Texture * Focus: Detail, setting, and theme/ how to finish a first draft.• Week 4 (May 12): The Release * Focus: Revision and

Hike & Sit: A Community Hike + Climate Justice Conversation Series Presented by Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Reconnect with nature

Learn all about bird banding!Join us for this unique opportunity at Rushton Woods Preserve!As spring migration begins, you will have the opportunity to observe bird banding and to learn all about the process.Teaching children and adults the value of conservation, the importance of preserving open space, and the value and use of scientific research skills are the passions that we strive to share with all of the participants who visit our bird banding station.All ages welcome!Banding begins as early as 7 AM but we would like to meet as a group any time after 8 AM. Depending on the activity,

Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

Curious about native plants? This "talk and walk" is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of native plants and what we do.Every day, more and more people are hearing about and gaining an interest in native plants. We are here to help both new and seasoned gardeners with their garden needs and provide the highest quality native plants to them, as well as educating about the ecological value these plants provide. We understand there is a lot of information out there, and getting started can be daunting. So, what better day than Earth Day to celebrate native plants

We're getting ready for the 250th on North Broad and we need your help to beautify the corridor!A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service ProjectIn its eighth year, A Broader Green day of service — a partnership between Temple Alumni and the North Broad Renaissance — continues its tradition of celebrating Earth Day with purpose and pride. This year, the focus turns to beautifying the corridor ahead of 2026 with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers, public art projects, and community engagement activities. The event highlights the start of the landscaping season, raises awareness about NBR’s maintenance and beautification initiatives,

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 8–JUNE 24Golf Cart Garden Tours11:00–11:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffExplore Jenkins on wheels! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, behind-the-scenes stops, and history of the property with a drive-by view of the Jenkins and Browning Houses.Tour topics and route will be the same each week. Limited spots available—only 5 people per tour. Guests need to be able to get in and

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area of the park during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra section of the Park during lunchtime. It is spring migration season, and various species will be arriving throughout the next few months. Walks vary in length from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. Wooded trails, Andorra Meadow, Harper's Meadow and Forbidden Drive are the areas we explore.

April 2026 Meeting of the Joseph Priestley SocietyNumerous recent studies in the U.S. and abroad have focused on the benefits of beautiful, natural surroundings to health and happiness. Cities and urbanites are paying increasing attention to the impact of their connection to the outdoors. How has access to green space in urban areas in the Philadelphia region evolved over time? What has the relationship between the city and the natural environment been in contrast to today? And how have these shaped our understanding of what makes a healthy urban life?Tim Bennett gives us insights on Bennett Compost’s efforts to make

For this family-oriented program, take a walk in search of salamanders, frogs, and toads. Talk about clean water and Earth Day.Take a walk towards the Creek to search for salamanders and frogs. Identify and look at their unique features. Discuss clean water and its importance to the health of amphibians and how Earth Day helped protect it.

Raised beds and raised awareness! Volunteer to clean up the West Oak Lane Library garden and do some early Spring planting.Earth Day is Everyday!Volunteer to prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2026 growing season.Urban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support climate resiliency, a healthier environment, and health & wellness. Urban gardens like the one at the West Oak Lane Library are an integral part of a healthy neighborhood providing an avenue for food sovereignty.All ages are invited to help prepare

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Join us for IIDA PND's latest installment of our Wellness Series, an immersive nature experience to celebrate Earth Day!THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO THE INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURUAL COMMUNITY ONLYAs our next installment of IIDA PND's Wellness Series, join us for an immersive nature walk through Wissahickon Creek. Guided by Kim Douglas, Director of the Landscape Architecture program at Jefferson University, the walk is designed to help you reset and reconnect with nature.We will move at a relaxed pace, taking the time to experience the woods through all five senses—from the fresh air and birdsong to the sunlight through

Farm Philly is pleased to announce that the GRAND OPENING of the new Agriculture Resource Center (ARC) will be on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, from 5-8 pm at the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, 90 N Horticultural Drive. We will be thanking everyone who supported this project along the way at the event The ARC represents a major milestone in the implementation of Philadelphia’s first Urban Agriculture Plan, Growing from the Root (2023), and is the Plan’s first capital project. Designed as a free and accessible public good, the ARC provides equitable access to tools, materials, training, and cultural knowledge

Meeting at Wayne Avenue Trailhead (W Sedgwick Street and Wayne Avenue) Join Hike+Heal and Friends of the Wissahickon for a special Earth Day evening walk celebrating our shared connection to nature and one another. As the day winds down, we’ll let our curiosity guide our way through Carpenter’s Woods as we reflect on how we can care for the earth beneath our feet. We’ll be using a few tools to help us understand our environment better! All are optional, but feel free to bring binoculars, your favorite plant field guide, and download the iNaturalist app here ahead of the hike.

Celebrate Earth Day with a talk on climate change in Philadelphia w/ Mike Weilbacher, author of Wild Philly, on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6pmThis Earth Day, join Mike Weilbacher, author of Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia, and Barnes & Noble Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6pm at Barnes & Noble Philadelphia (1708 Chestnut Street) for a talk on climate change in Philadelphia.As 2021’s Hurricane Ida record flooding showed us, climate change is already happening in Philadelphia as our climate gets decidedly hotter, wetter, even weirder. But what's the evidence for climate change locally? What

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Celebrate the Earth with gentle yoga, meditation, and connection—an intentional sunset gathering in nature.Celebrate Earth Day with a grounding, heart-centered evening designed to honor and reconnect you with Mother Earth. 🌎🌿This gentle, all-levels yoga flow will be intentionally sequenced around appreciation—inviting you to move with gratitude for the Earth and all that it provides. Through mindful movement and breath, we’ll create space to slow down, reconnect, and recognize our deep connection to the natural world.We’ll then move into a guided meditation focused on coming home to yourself. This is a space to soften, reflect, and simply be.As the sun sets,

Celebrate Earth Day and National Parks Week with ecologist Roger Latham! Presented in partnership with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Valley Forge Park Alliance. Step into the Pennsylvania Piedmont with ecologist and conservation biologist Roger Latham to uncover the unique geology and ecology that make Southeastern PA’s wildlands truly special. Explore freshwater tidal marshes, mafic glades, forests on diabase soils, and serpentine barrens--all home to many state-endangered species. Learn about the natural history and ongoing stewardship of these ecosystems, found nowhere else in the state. Roger Latham has worked as a research ecologist, conservation biologist and environmental planner since 1973.

Join us outside for Earth Day vibes and watch eco-friendly films under the stars!Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening Join us in person for a cozy evening under the stars! We're celebrating Earth Day with an outdoor film screening featuring inspiring documentaries that highlight the beauty and importance of our planet. Bring your blankets, grab some snacks, and let's enjoy some eco-friendly entertainment together. It’s a perfect chance to connect with nature lovers and spreads good vibes while learning how to make a positive impact. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event!

Skype a Scientist & HoneyReno productions presents a night of education, entertainment, & community connections for the love of the planetSkype a Scientist and HoneyReno productions bring you a celebration of Earth Day with a night of edu-tainment about the environment. Funds raised will benefit science education and Skype a Scientist, the non-profit organization that connects scientists with classrooms around the globe!Meet the local activists, educators, vendors, and organizations doing good work in Philly, learn practical advice for adding sustainability into your own life, participate in audience games and raffles, and savor drag and burlesque performances by some of the

Join Heather Boushey to learn about how the United States can embrace the clean energy transition without leaving communities behind.Penn Climate, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, welcome Heather Boushey, Professor of Practice at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, for a conversation during Earth Week.One of our nation’s most pressing economic challenges is embracing decarbonization as a strategic opportunity for shared growth and security. There is a need to rapidly transition from a carbon-intensive economy, to adapt to the real-time physical damages incurred from a changing climate, to bolster

Enjoy ice cream while supporting the Schuylkill Center! On April 23 from 4pm to 7pm we’re hosting an Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s Rittenhouse Square on 1901 Chestnut St. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us to support Naturepalooza, our free Earth Day Celebration — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors! About Naturepalooza  Naturepalooza is a free Earth Day celebration that gives our community a chance to celebrate nature. Check out the center-wide Nature Passport scavenger hunt; try your hand at some nature-based crafts and activities; join a guided hike, enjoy a concert

Help us kick off our opening weekend sale!Opening Night PartyThursday, April 23, 5:30–8:00 PMKick off the growing season by attending our exclusive opening night party! Get first dibs on plants while enjoying an open bar and hors d’oeuvres in the company of other plant enthusiasts.Experts from the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society as well as Jenkins’ horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert guidance on plant selection throughout the evening.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40__________________Can’t make it for this special event? Don’t worry—this is just the start of the season! Shop for native

Light pollution and how it impacts all of us.Light pollution is the excessive or misdirected use of artificial outdoor lighting that brightens the night sky, obscures the stars, creates glare, spills light where it isn’t needed, and disrupts ecosystems and human health.Join us for an informative workshop exploring how light pollution impacts all species on Earth — including humans — and what simple, affordable steps you can take to reduce it at home. Learn practical ways to bring natural darkness back to your property while still maintaining safe, effective outdoor lighting that illuminates your space — not the sky above.Perfect

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 5PM - 8PM for the Under the Stars Festival Preview Party at The Lawn at UCity Square, a special evening where we’ll reveal this year’s full outdoor summer festival lineup and celebrate the season ahead. The rain location will be indoors at Two Locals Brewing Company (1/2 block south on 37th just north of Market Street) Enjoy tunes by DJ Jamz, cash bar, complimentary light refreshments and great company as we gather to kick off cinéSPEAK’s annual open-air film festival in style. cinéSPEAK is a 501C3 nonprofit that is fueled by community support.

Discover the unique possibilities of drawing on Mylar in this immersive one-day workshop. Students will explore how the smooth, translucent surface of Mylar allows for even blending, soft moody values, and bold contrasts. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises, participants will experiment with graphite, charcoal, and erasing techniques to create expressive drawings. Ideal for artists interested in expanding their drawing vocabulary, this workshop provides a focused introduction to Mylar’s versatile and forgiving surface. One-Day Weekend Workshop (In-Person) Instructor: Shushana Rucker Date & Time: April 25, Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM