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The Secret Life of Ponds: Live Music with Bugs

Bowerbird and LandHealth Institute are pleased to co-present a unique out-of-doors performance by musician-naturalist-philosopher David Rothenberg and the secret sounds of two of Philadelphia’s favorite lakes. Join David Rothenberg, interspecies musician, composer, naturalist-philosopher and author of over a dozen books and forty albums including “Why Birds Sing”, “Bug Music”, and “Survival of the Beautiful”. In 2024, Rothenberg released Secret Sounds of Ponds, a book/music/performance initiative which reveals the unknown music beneath the surface of even the most ordinary pond. Join him for an afternoon of aquatic vibrations, bug solos, and inter-species jamming. David uses hydrophones (underwater microphones) to tune into

pay what you can

Philly Maker Faire

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see what Philly Makes! 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. Philly Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more.

Easter Family Day

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, April 6th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Easter witches, enjoy face-painting, and take part in a traditional egg hunt. We will have two egg hunts, one for kids ages

$15 – $35

Philly Nature Journaling Club

Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Join us for a loosely guided meet up of the Philly Nature Journaling Club. For April, 2025, we are meeting Fairmount Water Works on Saturday April 19th from 10am to 12pm. We ask that you fill out this form so we know how many people plan to attend. In the practice of nature journaling, we use words, pictures, and numbers to collect and record our observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to join. These skills can be learned by anyone, and you can develop

Free

2025 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University

2025 Temple University Bike Tour Sunday, April 27, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Register now at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour. Early Bird Fee: $30 (Ends March 24) General Fee: $35 (Ends April 21) Student Fee: $15 (Ends April 21) Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 It’s time to fly with the Owls! Join us for the 2025 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 27. Register now and learn more at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour! Registration for the Temple University Bike Tour will

$15 – $35

Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Past projects have included planting trees, installing bird boxes, and stream cleanups. We will meet to plant trees, remove invasive plant species, repair trails, and improve habitat for wetland wildlife. Groups will be scheduled for 3 hour shifts (9am-12pm or 1-4pm). Register for a shift by emailing jshahan@newlingristmill.org.

HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank

TD Pavilion at the Mann 5201 PARKSIDE AVE, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Back by popular demand, the Mann's FREE HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank returns to Philadelphia on May 17, 2025! Celebrate the vibrant culture and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a college fair, career fair, Black-owned business market, marching bands, choirs, cheer squads, food trucks, family fun activities, wellness zone, master classes, live music, drumline battle, special guests, and more. This community-focused event will take place on the scenic grounds of the Mann Center and is perfect for families, students, and alumni alike. Admission is free with advanced registration; parking is free.

Free

Riverbend Summer Camp at McKaig (Ages 5-10)

mckaig nature education center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, United States

McKaig Nature Education Center offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camp themes this year include: Summer Camp Classics - think campfires, hiking, crafts, and more timeless camp fun! Wild and Well - focused on the freedom and peace of nature, including guided nature walks, exciting outdoor games, and activities that promote physical activity and emotional well-being. Riverbend Animals - get up close and personal with

$450