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  • Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A

    Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Learn how to implement various sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques that manage and conserve water. Reduce the demands of water management infrastructure by capturing rain and keeping it onsite. Discover the changes you can make to help build a resilient garden in a changing climate while improving the water quality in the local watershed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Thursdays 3/6 and 3/13 (Rain Date: Thursday, March 20). About the Instructors: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning and teaching about all things growing. She worked in public gardens

    $199

  • Visible Mending Workshop

    Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Visible mending is an art of repair and sentimentality. Whether you’re interested in offsetting the negative effects of fast fashion, preserving meaningful objects, or simply enjoy the meditative act of sewing and embroidering, this workshop will provide a space for you to do so. This three-hour workshop is a place to commune, connect and share with others as you learn mending techniques for reviving old clothes, linens, and fabrics. Participants should bring things that need mending. Fabric, thread, and basic sewing tools will be provided. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to bring their own tools and any fabric or thread

    Free

  • Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A

    Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Learn how to implement various sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques that manage and conserve water. Reduce the demands of water management infrastructure by capturing rain and keeping it onsite. Discover the changes you can make to help build a resilient garden in a changing climate while improving the water quality in the local watershed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Thursdays 3/6 and 3/13 (Rain Date: Thursday, March 20). About the Instructors: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning and teaching about all things growing. She worked in public gardens

    $199

  • Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques: Section B

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring what you need sharpened and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, March 14, 2025 (Rain Date: Friday, March 21). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center since 2019. Before joining the Mt. Cuba

    $49

  • Bring Bluebirds and Others to Your Garden: Section B

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Bluebirds are a delightful native thrush that would be a welcome addition to anyone’s garden. Learn all about the biology of bluebirds and the best ways to install nest boxes so you can attract these colorful birds to your yard. Creating a landscape with native plants will provide food for the young bluebirds and may even persuade them to stay year-round. Learn which shrubs and trees you can plant to provide nest sites for several other common birds. Your garden will become a home for a multitude of beautiful birds! This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center

    $29

  • Outdoors Online: Composting 101

    Online

    Join us for a virtual workshop to learn all about composting with Gwenn Nolan, founder of Mother Compost. Whether you are brand new to the practice or have been making gardening gold for a while, this workshop will help you become a more successful home composter. Packed with helpful information, this one-hour workshop will include time at the end for questions. About the instructor: Mother Compost was founded in 2018 by Gwenn Nolan with a goal of making composting simple and easy for her fellow Main Line residents. Being a mother herself, she was frequently frustrated by the amount of

    Free

  • Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

    Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

    $155

  • Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees

    Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section B
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    The art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries – one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Association to explore the history and fundamental elements and styles of this ancient art. Students will learn how to choose, plant, train, and provide long-term care to a young specimen tree. Go home with a new Bonsai tree of your own. Please bring sharp pruners/scissors, gardening gloves, and a flat box to transport your tree home. This program takes place in person

    $85

  • Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa

    Esperanza Arts Center - Parking Lot 4261 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa featuring Edmar Castañeda & Curtis Stewart Saturday, March 22, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors (60+) FREE Hosted and curated by Grammy-nominated artists Edmar Castañeda and Curtis Stewart, Harlem Samba/Philly Salsa spotlights two Latino dance and music traditions that blossomed to two separate cities in the 20th century: Samba in New York City and Salsa in Philadelphia, and celebrates the cultural legacy of the Brazilian and Puerto Rican residents responsible for cultivating and sustaining these traditions. Featuring performances by Harlem Samba and Siempre Salsa Philly. This

    Free with RSVP

  • Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

    Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

    $155

  • Craft a Colorful Tote

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying a bottle of wine and more! Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks you through the ancient craft of wet felting, from selecting and arranging your wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with a truly unique hand-crafted tote. Please bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 5). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of

    $59

  • Intro to Embroidery: Spring Sewing Sampler

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and a guided sewable pattern book. All ages Experience a portable lesson in a variety of important embroidery stitches. Create a sampler book using sewable tutorials and practice on an embroidery hoop. We will sew in Studio 16, tour the pier, and move outside next to the bridgescape on Cherry Street Pier. All materials included. All ages and abilities. Bonnie MacAllister iis going into her third year a a Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio

    $25

  • Felted Flower Art

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of 3-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer shows you how to create beautiful floral designs using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed session of crafting. Leave with your own hoop-framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed! Bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, April 6). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she

    $49

  • Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

    Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

    $155

  • SGS: Decaying Wood is Good

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Trees provide many benefits from seed to stump, over the course of their lives and even in their deaths. Leaving stumps or snags, when possible, can provide habitats for many living organisms, recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, and assist in erosion control in addition to providing many other benefits. Learn about the management techniques the arboriculture team at Mt. Cuba use to convert declining trees into habitat for wildlife in a garden setting and discover what wildlife we have found occupying these spaces.?? This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor:

    $19

  • SGS: Lawn-less Yards

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Reducing the American lawn is good for everyone. We can add more native plants, reduce flooding in our watersheds, attract pollinators, and bring balance to our ecosystems. Dive into some example projects where lawns have been replaced by native plant solutions. With a focus on a variety of site conditions such as sunny slopes, low wet spots, and wooded areas, view before/during/after images and learn the plant lists that made them successful. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves

    $19

  • Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

    Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

    $155

  • Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section A

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, April 11, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

    $49

  • Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

    Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

    $249

  • Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section B

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 12, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

    $49

  • Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

    Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

    $249

  • Old House Care Workshop – Masonry: Mortar and Brick

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    WMAN Historic Preservation Initiative and Cliveden of the National Trust present the Old House Care 2025 Workshop Series! WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places. Increase your knowledge on common house care topics through this three part workshop series. On Tuesday, April 22nd, Ray Tschoepe and Andrew Staples will lead a class on masonry - mortar and brick. Class begins at 6:30pm in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. Online registration recommended as space is limited. A donation is suggested: $10 per workshop or $25 for all

    Free

  • Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
    Common Space County Line Road 301 E County Line Road, Ardmore, United States

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness April 22: What is Emptiness? April 29: Ultimate Relaxation May 6: Profound Peace May 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self May 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a

    $15

  • The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemerals and wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree canopy leafs out, reducing light levels at the forest floor. These plants face many challenges including unpredictable weather and pollinator availability. Spring wildflowers have special adaptations to overcome these challenges and intricate relationships with pollinators and seed dispersers. Learn more about these wildflowers, their life histories, and plant-insect interactions, and look for them during a guided walk in the gardens. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

    $29

  • Cliveden Conversation – The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death in the Early 19th Century

    Online

    Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden, The Turmoil of Transition, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844. The program is free and virtual; advanced registration through our website is required: https://cliveden.org/cliveden-conversations/ About the Speaker Dr. Gary Laderman is the Goodrich C. White Professor of American Religious History and Cultures at Emory University and author of numerous books including two on the history of death in America: The Sacred Remains: American

    Free

  • Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

    Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

    $249

  • 3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair (covering Montgomery & Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly)

    Keith Valley School Events Center 227 Meetinghouse Rd., Horsham, United States

    Join your neighbors from across Montgomery and Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly for the 3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair -- which celebrates the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Crooked Billet -- a wonderful afternoon for adults, seniors, families, students, kids, educators, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves history and their community! The 2025 fair - the area's premier FREE annual history event - will offer over FORTY exhibitors from Hatboro, Philadelphia, and across Bucks and Montgomery Counties including historical societies, museums, municipalities, community organizations, and more. These organizations will offer their fascinating artifacts, maps, photos, documents, models, apparel, photo ops,

    Free

  • Early Season Garden Care

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Gardens can quickly get away from us in the summertime, with elevated temperatures and rainfall causing many plants to grow in leaps and bounds. Learn and discuss approaches to early-summer maintenance to help you stay ahead of challenges experienced in the throes of the growing season, from simple techniques, like managing the size of those oft-flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex management strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, April 27, 2025. About the Instructor: Olivia is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design,

    $29

  • Remarkable Rhododendrons and Their Magnificent Friends

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Almost every landscape in the Eastern US contains at least a few rhododendrons, laurels, or azaleas. Acidic, forested soils and moderate, moist climate make much of the Eastern US perfect for many, many members of the heath family (Ericaceae), and we have one of the most diverse assemblages of species anywhere in North America. In this in-depth talk, Bill Cullina will showcase the eastern species from Arctostaphylos to Zenobia, detailing their ecology, form, cultivation, and landscape uses. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, April 27, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 4). About the Instructor:

    $29

  • Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
    Common Space County Line Road 301 E County Line Road, Ardmore, United States

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness April 22: What is Emptiness? April 29: Ultimate Relaxation May 6: Profound Peace May 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self May 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a

    $15

  • Managing Invasives: Section A

    Managing Invasives: Section A
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at

    $299

  • Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

    Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

    $249

  • THE BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA PRESENTS A “DAY OF INNOVATION” MAY 3RD WITH AWARD-WINNING INVENTOR ANDREA ROSE

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia's Business and Innovation Center (BRIC) is thrilled to welcome the renowned award-winning inventor, author, and entrepreneur Andrea Rose for this special in-person and live-streaming event "Inventing to Win®", for a day of inspiration, innovation, and empowerment. Are you an inventor or entrepreneur eager to transform your "Idea to Industry™" and ready to gain insights from a seasoned expert? No matter what stage you are at in the invention process, you will uncover the essential steps to turn your idea into a tangible reality and a valuable commercial asset. Plus, enjoy a chance to win an array of prizes that

    FREE

  • Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
    Common Space County Line Road 301 E County Line Road, Ardmore, United States

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness April 22: What is Emptiness? April 29: Ultimate Relaxation May 6: Profound Peace May 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self May 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a

    $15

  • Managing Invasives: Section A

    Managing Invasives: Section A
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at

    $299

  • Virtual Open House: Certificate in Ecological Horticulture

    Online

    Would you like to learn how to create and maintain landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice? Taught by regional horticultural experts, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deeper understanding of sustainable landscape design and management. Join us at our free Virtual Open House, where you’ll be able to meet some of our certificate program staff and instructors, ask questions, and get answers! A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants. The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture

    Free

  • Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

    Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

    $249

  • Observation in Action: Create, Explore, & Learn

    FOR ALL AGES Kick off the adventure by creating your own Field Scout Tin—a pocket-sized kit for collecting outdoor artifacts! Decorate the lidded tin with your artwork, then add compartments for found objects. Inside the lid, you’ll find a mini journal for quick notes and sketches—perfect for storing tiny wonders discovered on the trail! Then, grab your tin and hit the trails for a family-friendly scavenger hunt! We’ll search for hidden wonders—like tiny mushrooms, unusual leaves, and signs of wildlife—while discovering fun facts about the natural world and sharpening our observation skills. Perfect for young explorers and curious minds. Bring

  • Mother’s Day Sunday Morning Meditation

    Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia 47 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join in for a very special Mother's Day edition of our Sunday Morning Meditation class. We'll celebrate Mother's Day with a Mom-centric meditation, a special gift for Moms, and Mothers attend the class for FREE. Best of all, you'll still have time to grab Mother's Day brunch after class in beautiful Old City Philadelphia. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.

    $15,

  • Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

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

    Join us for a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. SEAMAAC teaching artists from the exhibit will guide visitors in collaborative art projects in the ASHM galleries, and vendors from FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will sell food and goods on the Museum Terrace. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! https://www.americanswedish.org/events/free-community-day-seamaac

    Free

  • Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
    Common Space County Line Road 301 E County Line Road, Ardmore, United States

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness April 22: What is Emptiness? April 29: Ultimate Relaxation May 6: Profound Peace May 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self May 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a

    $15

  • Managing Invasives: Section A

    Managing Invasives: Section A
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at

    $299

  • Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

    Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

    $249

  • Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
    Common Space County Line Road 301 E County Line Road, Ardmore, United States

    Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness April 22: What is Emptiness? April 29: Ultimate Relaxation May 6: Profound Peace May 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self May 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a

    $15

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249

  • Navigating Non-Chemical Restoration

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Have you struggled to restore an undeveloped part of your property where aggressive, introduced species like lesser celandine pervade? Explore native plant allies that can help outcompete invasive species and bolster biodiversity. This interactive class will equip you with the confidence to confidently tackle tenacious introduced species without chemical sprays. One lucky participant will be gifted a “Native Plant Ally” kit, equipped with native landscape plants to help launch your next restoration project! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 21, 2025. About the Instructor: Elyse Jurgen, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., rebuilds ecological literacy and

    $39

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer
    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249

  • Nature at Night: Reptiles

    Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

    What makes reptiles so unique in the animal kingdom? Slither, crawl, and creep into the fascinating world of turtles, snakes, and amphibians with AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. This engaging program introduces you to the amazing adaptations that help reptiles survive – like scaly skin, cold-blooded bodies, and powerful jaws. You’ll meet live ambassador reptiles native to Pennsylvania and learn about their habitats, diets, and important roles in our ecosystems. Please check in at the Visitor Center upon arrival. About the presenter: AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education center with a mission

    $20

  • The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

    Utility Works - Creative Community, East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, USA 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)! The human story is not new! Our modern experiences, while clothed with the fabric of our time, are fundamentally the same experiences that have always been happening. The stories (mythology) and symbols (like the labyrinth) that we hold on to and pass down through the generations, some for many thousands of years, are like the threads of a beautiful tapestry showing us an

    $30

  • Fungadelphia Festival

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

    Philadelphia Mycology Club’s second annual Fungadelphia Festival is returning to the Schuylkill Center this year! 🎉 It's family-friendly, fungi festival filled fun with guided walks, lectures, workshops, vendors, food, crafts, and more. WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, 11 - 3 WHERE: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA FREE/Donation-based registration required

    Free

  • Intro to Machine Sewing- Tote Bag Workshop

    STITCH AND DESTROY 523 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop! STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be sewing on Singer Brilliance machines. All levels are

    $60

  • Wine & Wellness

    Guzo Cafe 800 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kick off Labor Day weekend with Seraphtive pop up, wellness workshops, and complimentary sparkling wine or beverage with food purchased at Guzo Cafe and/or workshop(s) ticket! Aug 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location Guzo Cafe, 800 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA Join us for an unforgettable evening of wellness and community at Guzo Café in Philly! Wine & Wellness hosted by Seraphtive in partnership with Hidden Content Network, invites you to sip, shop, eat, unwind, and explore your capacity for self-love, storytelling, and community building through curated workshop experiences. 💙 What to Expect: FREE entry to

    $25

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Party For A Cause: A Party for Preemies Fundraiser & Pre-Conference Mixer

    Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference: Moving Forward
    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. for our 3rd Annual Fundraiser––A Party for Preemies, an event dedicated to raising critical funds to advance our mission and serve as a pre-conference mixer. Guests will enjoy an inspiring afternoon of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music, networking, raffle prizes, and more! All tax-deductible proceeds will support our operational, programmatic, and family empowerment needs.

    $100

  • Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium

    Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for Design A Doodad on November 21 (Pt 1) and 22 (Pt 2), 4:00-6:00pm with guest designer Crimson Thread Workshop Registration: one (1) designer What to expect: Part 1 focuses on the design process and practice of using tools. Designers will utilize the design (thinking) process to produce a product with in-studio guidance and reviews, practice sketching/drawing and tufting equipment Part 2 focuses on the production of a tufted piece (measuring up to 28 × 28 inches) Duration: This is for two 2-hour sessions Materials: On-site tufting tools, yarn, adhesive, and backing Studio Capacity: Maximum of three (3)

    $175

  • Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium

    Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for Design A Doodad on November 21 (Pt 1) and 22 (Pt 2), 4:00-6:00pm with guest designer Crimson Thread Workshop Registration: one (1) designer What to expect: Part 1 focuses on the design process and practice of using tools. Designers will utilize the design (thinking) process to produce a product with in-studio guidance and reviews, practice sketching/drawing and tufting equipment Part 2 focuses on the production of a tufted piece (measuring up to 28 × 28 inches) Duration: This is for two 2-hour sessions Materials: On-site tufting tools, yarn, adhesive, and backing Studio Capacity: Maximum of three (3)

    $175

  • Reflect & Renew: Yoga & Candle Making

    Cork & Candles University City 3421 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles University City for a restorative morning experience centered on reflection, renewal, and intention setting. We’ll begin with candle making, taking mindful moments to breathe, explore soothing winter scents, and pour a candle that symbolizes the energy you want to carry into the new year. From there, you’ll move into a time of guided journaling and goal setting, writing down small, achievable actions that align with your bigger vision for yourself. Next, we’ll transition into a gentle yoga flow, using movement and breath to release any lingering tension and embody the energy of

    $65

  • Skill Swap Club

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects people by sharing what we know This idea emerged from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from different backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, our group identified skill swapping as a response to isolation and lack of accessible support systems. 🎟 Cost: A snack to share or contribute to the snacks fund (as a sliding scale ticket)

    Free

  • Design & Tuft 101

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us to work through the design process with head coach + founder Erike and trying out tufting tools with Jayquan, owner of Crimson Threads. No doodads/pieces will be made, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.

    $25

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Winter Gardening: Seed Starting for Pollinators

    FOR ADULTS AND TEENS (AGES 15-17) Learn from the experts! Winter sowing is a simple, efficient, and inexpensive way to add plants to your garden. You don’t need a lot of space or grow lights to grow hardy seedlings in containers outside. Discover the joy of supporting pollinators while creating a more sustainable garden in this hands-on workshop led by Tyler Arboretum’s Pollinator Preserve Coordinator, Nancy Heinbaugh. Learn about the native plants that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and which species serve as essential host plants for butterflies. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll transform a simple gallon container into a native seed

  • Skill Swap Club

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects people by sharing what we know This idea emerged from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from different backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, our group identified skill swapping as a response to isolation and lack of accessible support systems. 🎟 Cost: A snack to share or contribute to the snacks fund (as a sliding scale ticket)

    Free

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • 101 Design Concept

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. No doodads/pieces will be made, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.

    $25

  • Winter Gardening: Garden Planning – Sessions 1 & 2

    For Adults & Teens ages 15-17 Session 1:  Sunday, January 25, 2026, and Session 2: Sunday, February 8, 2026. Both sessions from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Dreaming of creating your perfect vegetable or perennial garden this season? Want to add to an existing garden bed? Love gardening, but unsure where to start? If you are curious about garden design, best practices for a healthy garden, or simply want to learn more about selecting plants this spring, this program is perfect for you! This two-part program (register for one or both sessions; individual sessions sold separately), led by Senior Gardener Bess Trout, will

  • Winter Gardening: Garden Planning – Session 1

    For Adults & Teens ages 15-17 Dreaming of creating your perfect vegetable or perennial garden this season? Want to add to an existing garden bed? Love gardening, but unsure where to start? If you are curious about garden design, best practices for a healthy garden, or simply want to learn more about selecting plants this spring, this program is perfect for you! This first session, led by Senior Gardener Bess Trout, will cover the basics of garden design, including how to plan a garden that supports plant health, as well as some best practices for utilizing available space to create a vibrant

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! We all enjoy games, but some games are meant to be experienced with other people, in-person, on-the-go, and at your destination. Play a game beyond screens and controllers, take this game with you on your travels. It'll fit right in your pocket, your fanny pack, or in the small pouch of your luggage. Join us and Goosepoop Games to design your very own TRAVEL GAME ZINE, and find out more about being a game designer! Join us for Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine, 6:00-8:00pm with guest designer Goosepoop Games Registration: one (1) designer What to expect:

    $35

  • Baby Whale & the Plastic Ocean

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Join us for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale journeys through the ocean to reunite with Mommy Whale, who has become tangled in a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. With help from his community of aquatic pals & new human friends, Baby Whale helps make the ocean more safe (and more fun) for all. Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean educates and inspires children and their grown-ups to learn about the ocean and all of the wonderful creatures who live there. Through the powers of community and problem-solving, participants work together to have

    $17.85

  • Aquatic Saturday at the Discovery Center – Freshwater Mussels!

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

    The Strawberry Mansion Lake has been here for decades, let’s see what’s inside! Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing and documenting this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change. For February 7th, we are joined by Fairmount Water Works and will take a look at our freshwater mussels that are nursing in the lake. We will learn how to measure them for data, and conclude with sampling the water to view and identify our microscopic organisms. We'll also have materials for optional watercolor painting with lake water. RSVP down below to secure your spot. Throughout the year, you can try our rotating

    Free

  • Winter Gardening: Garden Planning – Session 2

    For Adults & Teens ages 15-17 Dreaming of creating your perfect vegetable or perennial garden this season? Want to add to an existing garden bed? Love gardening, but unsure where to start? If you are curious about garden design, this second session, led by Senior Gardener Bess Trout, will specifically focus on your garden sites! That’s right, this portion of the series will function as a workshop where you can submit your garden or site photos. As a group, we’ll go through each and answer questions you might have about your design. Bring your questions! We can’t promise to find answers for all of

  • Winter Gardening: Garden Planning

    For Adults & Teens ages 15-17 Dreaming of creating your perfect vegetable or perennial garden this season? Want to add to an existing garden bed? Love gardening, but unsure where to start? If you are curious about garden design, best practices for a healthy garden, or simply want to learn more about selecting plants this spring, this program is perfect for you! This program, led by Senior Gardener Bess Trout, will help you design a new planting, add to an existing planting, or map out a garden for the year so you can set yourself up for success this growing season.

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Skill Swap Club

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects people by sharing what we know This idea emerged from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from different backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, our group identified skill swapping as a response to isolation and lack of accessible support systems. 🎟 Cost: A snack to share or contribute to the snacks fund (as a sliding scale ticket)

    Free

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Great Backyard Bird Count

    Laurel Hill Cemetery East 822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join experienced, knowledgeable guides from the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club for a birding walk at Laurel Hill East or Laurel Hill West, and learn to identify birds by sound and sight and record them in the Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual global event during which participants around the world record data about local birds to help scientists better understand and protect them. All ages welcome; no birding experience needed!

    Free

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Intro to Crochet

    Intro to Crochet
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of

    $260

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Community Weeds: A participatory workshop on practical approaches for controlling invasive plants, planting for resilience, and adapting to change

    morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join panelists Tama Wong, Andrew Conboy, and Mike Van Clef in a participatory discussion of common sense, practical, and real-life approaches to controlling invasive plants, and designing, establishing, maintaining and restoring vibrant, resilient landscapes. Each panelist brings a different but overlapping expertise to the topic (forest, meadows and edge habitats, watersheds), and a shared passion for the health and resilience of the flora and fauna of our Mid-Atlantic region. You will be invited to share knowledge, build community, and learn from real-world case studies—highlighting both successes and setbacks. You will leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding

    Free

  • 101 Design Concept

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. No doodads/pieces will be made, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.

    $25

  • Winter Gardening: Vegetable Seed Starting

    FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG GARDENERS (AGES 10+) If you’ve spent all winter dreaming of a vibrant and colorful heirloom vegetable garden but aren’t sure how to get started, this is the class for you! Starting vegetable plants from seed can be a cost-effective way to get unique varieties into your home garden. This class, led by Lead Educator Erin Conway, will take you through the steps of how to start a few different kinds of popular vegetable seeds and send you home with some great tips and tricks to help you get started. What to bring: Bring your own containers and any

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Intro to Crochet

    Intro to Crochet
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of

    $260

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Intro to Crochet

    Intro to Crochet
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of

    $260

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Figure Foundations: Realistic Drawing for Youth

    Utility Works MakerSpace 18 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Figure Foundations: Realistic Drawing for Youth is a one-day introductory art workshop designed to help students ages 12–16 explore the fundamentals of realistic figure drawing in a supportive, pressure-free environment. The workshop emphasizes observation, proportion, and creative confidence rather than technical perfection. Students will be guided through foundational drawing exercises that help them better understand the human form while building comfort with sketching from reference. No prior drawing experience is required. The workshop is designed to be accessible, encouraging, and appropriate for youth at varying skill levels.

    $45

  • Spring Workshop: DIY Charcoal

    FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 12-17 Gather, make, and learn to use artist-quality charcoal crafted from local materials! While you wait for your charcoal to bake, learn the basic techniques of using charcoal by drawing a nature-inspired piece, step-by-step.    About your instructor: Tyler Arboretum Lead Educator Erin Conway has made all the mistakes crafting and using charcoal, so you don’t have to!   What to expect:   Rain or shine, we will move under cover/inside if needed Max 1-mile hike over uneven but level terrain Arrive early to check in at the Visitor Center and enjoy the 5-minute walk to the Edible Garden Classroom.  Your charcoal