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  • Monarch Butterflies and the Miracle of Migration (online)

    Online/Virtual

    Every year, monarch butterflies– those showy, Halloween-colored beauties– engage in one of nature’s most extraordinary feats, flying to a very few secluded mountain valleys in Mexico. After wintering there, they begin a perilous journey north, taking three, even four generations to return to Pennsylvania. And in the fall, they start over again. How do they accomplish this remarkable feat? Why did this even evolve? Among the most popular butterflies, the monarch is also among the most endangered, their numbers in a steep decline in recent decades– for surprising reasons. The Schuylkill Center’s Mike Weilbacher shares the butterfly’s unique story, weaving

    Free

  • Urban Wildlife: Sharing Spaces (online)

    Online/Virtual

    Though many may not realize it, the city of Philadelphia offers a very unique ecosystem that is ripe with opportunity for wildlife to flourish. Despite the large human population and cityscape, our urban area is home to a wide variety of critters that have adapted to Philly’s hustle and bustle. Join Interim Director of our Wildlife Clinic, Stephanie Stundon, and Clinic Assistant, Sydney Glisan, in a discussion about cohabitating with wildlife and how to avoid conflict before it arises. Learn how to do your part and live in harmony with the wild animals that are so essential to our environment.

  • From Food Deserts to Food Forests (online)

    Online/Virtual

    High inflation rates nationwide have made it more difficult for many people to put food on the table. This impact is even greater in areas of our city where stores selling fresh fruits and vegetables are few and far between. Many community organizations throughout Philly are stepping up to transform city green spaces into urban farms and food forests, growing fresh produce, teaching gardening skills, providing nutrition education, and making neighborhoods more sustainable and resilient in the face of economic instability. We talk to community leaders who are harnessing the power of nature to strengthen their neighborhoods: Jasmine Thompson of

  • Now + Then Marketplace Lucky Ducky Market

    Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Block at Sono St. Patty's Day weekend with over 80 local vendors inside and out. The vacant storefront next to Target & Yards on 5th Street will once again be activated by N+T Marketplace a year later, inantely proving their initiative to occupy empty storefronts in the 'Meantime'. The market will feature vendors ranging from Bean2bean coffee and candles from Queer Candle Co to vintage clothes and original artwork.The market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A list of all the vendors can be found on the event page. Pictures are

  • Walking the Edge Community Exhibition Discussion

    Online/Virtual

    The Center’s newest exhibition, Walking the Edge, is an exciting investigation into artistic expressions of the city of Philadelphia’s perimeters and boundaries, as well as other urban landscapes and natural spaces. For this community show, we invited the public to share their creative expressions on borders and edges in nature. Selected submissions are curated into a display, presented both in the Schuylkill Center’s art gallery and online on its website. Hear from curator JJ Tiziou, Director of Environmental Art Kristina Murray, and several artists featured in the exhibition as well as Walk Around Philadelphia participants. Explore how the exhibition promotes

    Free

  • Uncovering Bioluminescent Fungi (online)

    Online/Virtual

    Bioluminescence, light created by living organisms, is one of nature’s most incredible creations. We usually see this phenomenon in fireflies, but all around us lies a hidden world of glowing life. Glowing mushrooms dotting the nighttime forest, weaving through the soil and climbing up tree bark, even wood that glows in the dark! Experience the wonders of fungal bioluminescence with educator and mycologist Matt Schink and find out what might be hiding in your own backyard.

  • “Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School at The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19146) between 7-8:30pm for a FREE, in-person screening of the documentary Expedition Reclamation. Expedition Reclamation tells the stories of a dozen women of color and how they formed powerful relationships with the outdoors, challenging the definition of who is typically seen as “outdoorsy,” and seeking to build a reciprocal relationship with the land that honors local indigenous cultures and peoples. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with women of color and how they have created a connection with nature right here in Philadelphia.

    Free

  • Environmental Justice Roundtable (online)

    Online/Virtual

    For over 30 years, the environmental justice movement has been fighting adverse environmental impacts that are disproportionately concentrated in poor neighborhoods and communities of color. An example in Philadelphia is the lack of tree canopy in certain neighborhoods, leading to higher incidences of heat-related illness and death during summer heat waves. What are the environmental justice issues facing Philadelphia neighborhoods and what government and citizen-led initiatives are empowering communities to work toward a more just and sustainable future? We speak with four panelists, Genevieve LaMarr LeMee of Philadelphia’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Jerome Shabazz of Overbrook Environmental Education Center, Maurice

  • Forest Stargazing

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Experience the glowing wonders of our forest through a multi-sensory nighttime event. Director of Environmental Art and certified yoga teacher Kristina Murray will offer a grounding meditation in opening the senses. Artist and stargazer Ana Vizcarra Rankin will then lead the group on a naked-eye stargazing hike, inspired by her practice of studying star maps and telescope imaging. Educator and amateur mycologist Matt Schink will aid us along the way in spotting and understanding the beauty of bioluminescent fungi.

    $10 – $20

  • Walking the Edge Closing Celebration

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

    You’re invited to celebrate the closing of our community exhibition, Walking the Edge, with curator and community organizer JJ Tiziou. Philadelphia-based Soapbox Press will lead a letterpress printing workshop and JJ Tiziou will lead guided walks around the Schuylkill Center’s grounds. Participants will also enjoy food and drinks while getting the chance to meet artists featured in Walking the Edge.

  • a river is… Exhibition Opening

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

    You’re invited to celebrate the opening of a river is…, our first 2023 LandLab artist residency exhibition. LandLab is our immersive artist-in-residence program, providing artists or teams with resources and support to create innovative, site-specific installations or performative artworks. This year’s artists-in-residence, Bitter Officer-Narvasa and Yilu Jin, embarked on a textual and textural exploration of the Schuylkill River watershed. Weaving together memoir, research, and community-based practices, the artists used natural dyes and organic materials from riverbank plants to create textile pieces. Their work considers the legacies of neighborhood change and displacement along the Schuylkill and the increasing uncertainty of life

  • Eco-Science Social: Climate Action Happy Hour

    Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    As a living hub for ongoing dialogue, connection, and activism, the Penn Museum presents Seeds of Change, a new series of programs intended to spark curiosity, share facts, and inspire action around some of the most pressing issues of our time. One of a three-part series, Eco-Science Social is an after-hours get-together where you can open your mind and make a difference while connecting with experts and communities. Access facts and hear innovative ideas from leading experts on climate change Learn more about sustainable practices Connect with local climate change groups Enjoy zero-food-waste snacks and drinks (the first drink's on

    $20

  • Excellence in GSI Awards

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Excellence in GSI Award is the region’s only award ceremony recognizing the projects and people that bring the triple bottom line (environmental, social, and economic) benefits of green stormwater infrastructure to life. The ceremony also celebrates all of the project partners that make them possible. Join us on Thursday, April 27th, along with the region’s industry professionals, developers and property owners, government and non-profit institutions, and academics to acknowledge and celebrate the region’s excellence in green stormwater infrastructure. Awards will be given to projects in the following categories: Public Projects, Private Projects, and Innovation. Featured speakers to be announced.

    $75 – $150

  • Writing to the River (BIPOC only)

    Online

    In this interactive workshop, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us. This event is specifically for people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). If you do not identify as BIPOC, please attend the second installment of this workshop open to the general public.

    Free

  • Ride of Silence

    The annual Ride of Silence is an international ride that honors bicyclists killed or injured by motor vehicles. The 2023 Ride of Silence will be held on Wednesday, May 17, from 6:45 pm – 8 pm. This ride will start at the North Apron of City Hall with a short memorial ceremony and slow bike ride that will travel an 8-mile route at 9.5 miles per hour through Center City before ending the Art Museum for a memorial bike lift. The ride occurs rain or shine and we invite the entire bicycling community to join us as they have for the past 19 years.

  • Mission Story Slam

    Yards Brewing Company 500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    PWPvideo presents Mission Story Slam to gather the best mission-driven storytellers in Philadelphia to highlight their organizations and sustainable businesses. Mission Story Slam is hosted twice a year and this month’s theme is “The Next Chapter.” Grant Blvd’s Kimberly McGlonn will be joined by other well-known Philadelphians to share their next chapter story with a live audience at Yards Brewing on May 23 at 6 PM. Storytellers compete by telling a 5-minute true story on the theme of "The Next Chapter.” A panel of 3 judges selects the best story to win a $250 donation to their favorite nonprofit. The

    $10 – $15

  • Writing to the River

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    In this interactive workshop led by LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us.

    Free

  • Native Flute-Making Workshop with Tchin and We Are the Seeds

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Learn how to make and play a Native courting flute with Tchin, an Indigenous Elder musician and culture bearer. We Are the Seeds is creating space for Native and Non-Native individuals to learn to make and play the Native courting flute, which holds unique historical and cultural significance. In a modern take on this traditional art, participants will make flutes out of PVC pipes. They will also have the opportunity to learn from and have discussions with Tchin, creating opportunities for cross-cultural understanding.

    $50 – $75

  • Natural Dyeing with Riverside Plants

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    In this workshop with LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will learn about spring and summer plants found along the Schuylkill River that can be used to create natural dyes. Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing and will then naturally dye their own fabric. Participants are invited to bring their own items of clothing or fabric to dye, but this is not required; we will provide dye materials and fabric. This event is open to the general public; registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants.

    $10

  • Champagne Garden Tour at Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum

    Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum 1237 State Road, Andalusia, Andalusia, PA, United States

    Spring is in full bloom at Andalusia! Join Horticulturist Kristin Biddle on a guided tour of the formal gardens along the banks of the scenic Delaware River. The guided tour begins on the grand porch of the Historic House with a glass of champagne and light refreshments. Upon the tour's conclusion, guests are invited to relax or stroll the River Walk. Access to the Historic House is not included with this tour.

    $65