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Walking The Edge Exhibit

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

Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

Annual Community Service Get-Together

Virtual Event your home

Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2023. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. Win TTF schwag! This program is scheduled during lunch for your convenience. Register here. Questions? Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org.

People of the Park Ribbon Cutting

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We are so excited to invite the Tacony Creek Park community to join us for the People of the Park Ribbon Cutting. We will host the first ceremony at the southernmost sign, along the Tacony Creek Park trail right below the gateway at East Tabor Road and East Olney Avenue. The speaking program and ribbon cutting will run from 2pm to 2:30pm. The first sign honors Maria Vazquez; we will walk to each of the 3 other signs to cut ribbons with the featured people (Thomas & Savannah McHale, Dr. Rhoda Moise, and Seri Chao). It’s about a mile to

Year of the Woman Strut-A-Thon

Welcome Ladies! In honor of Womens History Month we are coming to break history. Crystal Bailey, Brianna of Jus B Photography, and Yazzo The Hairstylist have joined forces to create the first annual Strut-A-Thon! On March 4th, the ladies are looking for 250+ Women (age 21+) to meet at a signature location. There will be an immersive photo op. Everyone will then walk making a major impact on Philadelphia as its never been done before to shed light on the unity of women and the power of the female. We are looking for women of color from all walks of

FREE

TuftCon’23

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TuftCon’23 March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first-ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25. The third day will be located at Tuft the World's new Education Space in the Bok Building on March 26 and will

Manatawny Still Works’ 9th Anniversary Celebration

City Winery 990 Filbert st, philadelphia, PA

Manatawny Still Works is thrilled to announce its 9th Anniversary Celebration at its Pottstown Distillery on April 1st from 1pm to 11pm. The event will showcase live music performances by the James Marsh Trio and The Fuzz Mob. Guests can also enjoy delicious seafood from The Cousins Maine Lobster truck with specialties like the Lobster Grilled Cheese and Shrimp Tacos. Additionally, MSW is hosting a giveaway for those who are 21 years and older, for a chance to win a 53-gallon Whiskey Barrel (its whiskey has already been bottled; no purchase necessary; one entry per person). The barrel can be

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

Free

Tookany Creek Trail Fest

Tookany Creek Parkway & Central Avenue Tookany Creek Pkwy & Central Ave, Cheltenham, PA, United States

On Earth Day weekend Sunday, April 23, Cheltenham EAC will host the second FREE Tookany Creek Trail Fest! There will be a trail cleanup event beforehand (9 am), bird walks, self-guided hikes, birding activities, a Trail Feasibility Study update, environmental art, free snacks and drinks, and more. Hosted by the Cheltenham Township Environmental Advisory Council with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Wyncote Audubon Society, The Circuit Trails, Independence Youth Cycling/SoMont Cycling Youth Mountain Bike Team, Friends of Cresheim Trail, Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia, Rebecca Shultz Projects, Friends of Curtis Arboretum, Cheltenham Township Library System, Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens, and more.

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

Partner Alliance Networking Reception

Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States

Join us for a night of chit chat, good beer, and delicious food with our Partner Alliance, the group of businesses and organizations that make our clean water efforts possible. We’ll be catching up with each other at Love City Brewing‘s outdoor beer garden — come join us! This event is free, but RSVP is required. RSVP Here!

Awbury Al Fresco

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Awbury Arboretum’s annual fundraising Gala is a highly anticipated event that brings together supporters and nature enthusiasts for an engaging evening in support of the Arboretum’s mission to preserve and promote the history of the natural landscape. The Gala takes place in the beautiful setting of Awbury Arboretum, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. The event offers a special opportunity to experience the Arboretum after hours, and attendees can take in the stunning natural surroundings while enjoying a night of festivities. With over 100 guests in attendance, the evening begins with a cocktail hour, where guests can mingle and

2023 Vision Networking Event

"VISION WITH ACTION CAN CHANGE THE WORLD" ​ Do you have ideas,visions,and goals that you keep failing to make a reality? The goal of this event is to catapult you into action. Often times the fear of failure can keep us sitting on our ideas, but what if you had someone who could help? Join us on May 19th at the The Legacy Center (PA) to network with other creative and entrepreneurial minds like yours. Remember "Network is your Net-worth"

$25

River Alive! Learning Trail Opening Celebration

Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join TTF and the Juniata, Tacony Creek Park, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park! The Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! Six benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox, fish, turtle, heron, water snake, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature, song, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street Ramona Avenue & I Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Resistance Garden Community Celebration & Fundraiser

One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our community gathering in honor of Painted Bride's Resistance Garden project! This past year, our Resistance Garden project saw over 2,350 Philadelphians engage with the vibrant urban gardens of our city in fun, creative ways – including foraging tours, educational zines, and youth arts programming. We’ll celebrate our year’s work together with food, drink, family-friendly activities, and live music. Performances include SNACKTIME, Ursula Rucker & Tim Motzer, and Oluwafemi. Admission is free, but donations are much appreciated. Your contribution would support our celebration of our partners’ vital cultural work, as well as our future growth as a

Free

Walk Around Philadelphia : 2023 Exhibit @ Cherry St Pier

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

This exhibit features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s border on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) margins for hundreds of Philadelphians. Walk Around Philadelphia creates cultural events that bring people together in shared experiences that connect them to their own bodies, their neighbors, and the landscape of Philadelphia. Through facilitated walks, exhibitions and narrative storytelling, the project uses the structure of exploring the city’s perimeter to engage with themes of borders and

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Building Sustainable Black Wealth: Mixer & Community Conversation

Grant Blvd 140 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Summary Join SBN, Grant Blvd. and Honeysuckle Projects for a mixer and conversation during Black Business Month in August on wage equity, entrepreneurship, and pathways to sustaining Black wealth in our communities. Description Join SBN, Grant Blvd., and Honeysuckle Projects in celebrating Black Business Month this August at a mixer and community conversation. This event aims to shed light on important topics such as wage equity, entrepreneurship, and pathways to sustaining Black wealth in our communities. This event will provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and dialogue among entrepreneurs, community leaders, and individuals interested in supporting the growth of

Your Voice, Your Neighborhood: Why Local Government Matters for Our Environment and Our Right to Vote!

Virtual Event your home

Wednesday, September 27, 6:00 –  7:30 PM on Zoom Although it’s right in our backyard, how local government works and what it can do for us is often a mystery to many residents. Join local elected officials, policy experts, and democracy protection specialists who can answer all of your questions and lend their advice. We’re excited to explore what local government does, why these elections matter, and how YOU can get involved in the local decision-making process! Please Register Here. Hosted by: Conservation Voters of PA, PennFuture, LEAD PA, PennEnvironment, Monroe County NAACP, TTF Watershed, Wissahickon Trails, and Safe Cities

SBN’s 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour: East Passyunk

East Passyunk East Passyunk Ave., Phila, PA, United States

Join SBN for its 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour, this time in Philly’s East Passyunk neighborhood! The day will consist of guided and self-guided walking tours and a scavenger hunt for the whole family to enjoy! Guided walking tours will be at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, lasting up to 90 mins. Self-guided tour options are also available for attendees who want to go at their own pace. New this year, tourgoers can be part of a scavenger hunt! Hunt for items or questions to scout sustainable businesses along E. Passyunk. Along the way, guests will be

$25 – $35

Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

Finletter School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, United States

 Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 3rd edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Finletter School located at 6101 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. Enjoy musical performances from DJ Gully Ranks, City Love, Will Ellsworth, Sumchai, Zaire Best, Precious & Elle Gyandoh. Arts & crafts, nature games, bike rides, books and plants, giveaways, and donuts and cider will be provided to ring in the fall! Please register

Municipal Task Force Meeting

Join us for our last 2023 Municipal Task Force Meeting! Topics: The PA Funding Navigator Program The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will provide updates on the 2024 MS4 program and Site Inspection Update on the West Chester Stormwater fee Grant $$$ opportunities We’ll have plenty of time to hear your stormwater needs and ideas! Please share this invitation with Commissioners, staff, committee members, volunteers, and property owners. When: Tuesday, October 17 from 12pm to 1:30pm on Zoom. Register here. Questions? Call Julie@ttfwatershed.org.

Event Series DANIEL VILLARREAL

SustainPHL

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet Philadelphia's sustainability community at the annual "Green Oscars"! Be inspired by local heroes. Support sustainability in Philly. Attend the SustaInPHL Awards, an annual celebration for sustainability visionaries to unsung heroes making a difference in Philadelphia. Sample local fare and drinks. Hear inspirational stories from Philly changemakers. See the winners announced live on stage and receive reclaimed wooden awards.

$30

River Alive! Learning Trail Closing Ceremony

Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to say goodbye for now to the River Alive! Learning Trail! Storytime, craft activities, and giveaways – FREE! ¡Únete a nosotros para despedirnos por ahora del River Alive! Learning Trail! Hora de cuentos, actividades manuales, y obsequios – ¡GRATIS! Sunday, November 5 | Domingo, 5 de noviembre 1:30PM – 3:30PM Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Register Here | Regístrese aquí

WINE+WHINE // Advocacy, Sips, and Networking

BlacOak Tasting Room 6139 Ridge Avenue #B, Philadelphia, PA, United States

After election season, there's no better way to regroup and prepare for the year ahead than by gathering with like-minded individuals who are committed to uplifting their community. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30pm the NExT Philadelphia Advocacy Committee will be hosting WINE+WHINE | Advocacy, Sips & Networking at BlacOak Tasting Room (6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128). Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write. At this

$10

Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA ✦ Join us for Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating collections by 7 independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area! Event Details: Date: December 9th, 2023 Time: 6 PM, show will start at 6:30 PM sharp Location: Asian Arts Initiative,1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Masks are mandatory! Port— a sustainable fashion show in Philadelphia, PA is prioritizing BIPOC, QUEER, and independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our first iteration of the show will be held on December 9th, 2023 at 6 PM

$20
Event Series DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET

Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

$45

World Affairs Table: Georgia

Duane Morris LLP 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, United States

The World Affairs Table events feature discussions on topics pertaining to bilateral relationships between the U.S. and other countries. Each discussion is followed by a culinary tasting event with cuisine and drinks from the country of focus. The World Affairs Table allows audience members to both engage in substantive foreign policy discussions and experience culture and cuisine, all in the span of one evening. Ambassador David Zalkaliani of Georgia will join us to discuss foreign policy, international diplomacy, and Georgian politics over food and beverage.

Annual Community Service Get-Together

Virtual Event your home

Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2024. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. This program is scheduled during lunch for your convenience. Register here. Questions? Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org.

Residential Landscape Design Workshop

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Good garden design isn’t easy; but success awaits for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance. Lee Armillei, a professional landscape designer, shows how to analyze a site, draw a basic plan, and use design principles for laying out paths, planting beds, and other garden features. Through lectures and drawing exercises, students explore design options, assess landscape materials, and employ a process that results in a practical planning document for their individual landscape project. Please bring your lunch. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class description. This program takes place

$165

Heyday Skincare Black History Month Pop-Up Event

Heyday Skincare Rittenhouse 1735 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Philadelphia, United States

Heyday Rittenhouse is combining self-care and cultural celebration this February to honor Black History Month with several pop-up events that will partner with local Black-owned businesses to foster a space for diversity and economic empowerment. Stoop + Stank is just one of the amazing Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia. Heyday Skincare is proud to host them at their Rittenhouse location for a day of self-care and shopping. Heyday hopes that by recognizing these entrepreneurs and their businesses, they can create a space where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate unity, self-love, and appreciation for the beauty of every

pay per service

Marketing Strategies for Audience Engagement on a Shoestring

Virtual Event your home

Topic: Marketing Strategies for Audience Engagement on a Shoestring Speakers: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) Hosts: CVPA/NJLCV/CDRW Date: March 6, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Join TTF Watershed Partnership in discussing best practices for your organization’s email marketing to engage and attract your audience. Topics include: intriguing subject lines, list targeting, website and social media content, and the importance of smiling faces! Converse with your peers and partner organizations about how to develop or improve an email marketing strategy and maintain a consistent email schedule. Please register here.

Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve

Studio Incamminati 1901 S 9th Street; 7th Floor, Philadelphia, United States

Studio Incamminati and Natural Lands invite you to an exciting exhibit of original art: Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve. This special evening celebration will mark the commencement of the dazzling exhibit, which features 40+ works, large and small, inspired by Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve and created by artist Gregory Blue over the last several years. Studio Incamminati, which will host the exhibit, has been at the forefront of the contemporary realist art movement for two decades. Founded by Nelson and Leona Shanks, it is now recognized internationally for its rigorous curriculum, accomplished instructors, and diverse outreach efforts.

free

Easter Family Day at ASHM!

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, March 24th, 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 Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt! Free for members and children under 2, $10 for

$10

Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Chew Ave. to the Farm for more excitement! We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside, flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi & Mel Harris! Not to mention other

Free

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120 Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our third FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the trail. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as resources from partners, and cool giveaways. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. From 1:30-3pm, Sustainable Business Network and Philadelphia Water will lead a Tacony Creek Stream Restoration Project Tour, focusing on reducing stormwater runoff and increasing urban green space accessibility.  Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail,

2024 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: 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 Register online at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour $25.00 For General Rider. $15.00 for Temple Students. It’s time to get pedaling for a great cause! Join us for the 2024 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28. Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler, touring the Greenway through Fairmount, Wissahickon and Fort Washington State Parks and arriving at the Ambler Arboretum.

$15.00 – $25.00

Celebrate TTF’s Next Chapter: Sue Myerov’s home

Glenside, PA Glenside, PA, United States

Sunday, April 28, 2024 3- 4:30 pm At the home of Sue Myerov Glenside, PA 19038 Wish Julie Slavet a happy retirement Hear new Executive Director Justin DiBerardinis’ vision for TTF Contribute to the People of the Park sign project in Honor of Julie’s legacy RSVP to emilie@ttfwatershed.org by April 19

The Friends of Wharton Square Park 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Celebration

wharton square park 2300 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at the park as we celebrate the Governor’s recognition of our Native Habitat Gardens, created in partnership with the Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County. Wharton Square Park Rec Center 23rd Street and Wharton Street Copy and paste link in browser to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOunu-yPYE7zoozdxdDnIHqoNpgdpwA_JLUoO-vIDqjoAcZA/viewform