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The Secret Math of Trees

South Philly Meadows, FDR Park FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Have you ever looked up at a tree and wondered how tall it was, how old it was, or how much carbon it had sucked out of the atmosphere? Join LandHealth educator Anisa George and Emily Bell, graduate of the iTree Academy, to learn some old school and new school ways of calculating the hidden value of a tree. We'll be heading to the west side of FDR, where some very impressive trees are threatened by the city's plan for the park. Together we'll do some citizen science and try to elaborate on the value of some of the most

$5

Intro to Mushrooms & Mycology with Sam Bucciarelli

915 Delchester Road Newtown Square, PA, United States

Join Philadelphia Mycology Club president Sam Bucciarelli for an Introduction to Mushrooms presentation. Learn how to pinpoint identifying features of fungi, make high-quality mushroom observations, and gain a better understanding of the role fungi play in our ecosystems. ECOcentric Experience is our new environmental education series for adults seeking a deeper understanding of and closer relationship to nature. Through seasonal lectures as well as immersive field experiences, participants study birds and wildlife, regenerative farming, watershed protection, and habitat stewardship. This is an ACCESS-friendly event. If you are a current ACCESS card holder, please use the ACCESS option at checkout when

How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard

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

Join author and entomologist Doug Tallamy at Temple Ambler Arboretum for a deep discussion about concrete ways each of us can make a positive environmental impact. Nearly every day Doug receives emails from people who have read his books and heard his talks and yet still have questions about ecological land care. These are good, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution, biodiversity, invasive species, insect declines, native and non-native plants, conservation and restoration, residential and city landscapes, oak biology, supporting wildlife at home, and more. Join us as Doug addresses as many of these queries as he can. His answers

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Getting Your Habitat Garden Started

Plymouth Friends Meeting 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, P, United States

Paige Menton, founder of Journeywork, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people create healthy habitats, will share her experience on how to get a native garden started. This is the first workshop in a series of three offered by the Weavers Way Environment Committee. All proceeds are used for future grants to community groups.

$15 – $40

Magnolia Magic at Laurel Hill East

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

Join us for a special tree tour at Laurel Hill East, exploring its magnificent magnolia collection in full bloom! Led by Arboretum Manager Aaron Greenberg, this walk will showcase the recently dedicated Paul Meyer Memorial Magnolia Collection and highlight key species, cultivation tips, and the cemetery’s rich horticultural history. Discover stunning trees, fascinating botanical insights, and the unique beauty of this National Historic Landmark cemetery. Date & Location: Meet at the Gatehouse courtyard, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Parking available.

$40

Journeywork Spring Gathering

Plymouth Friends Meeting 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, P, United States

Welcome in the growing season with Journeywork at our second annual spring gathering at Plymouth Friends Meeting on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00-11:00! Enjoy bagels and fruit provided by Weavers Way and coffee donated by Backyard Beans, bring some seeds to swap, and hear from Sam Makler, Nursery Manager at Collins Nursery, about "Uncommon and Underused Natives." Then Kristy Morley, Wissahickon Trails Senior Naturalist, will share stories and photos of local wildlife she has observed. Come learn more about how you can get involved with Journeywork and check out the garden designs of the yards where we will be planting

$50

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

From Milkweed to Migration Gardening for Monarch Butterflies

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Monarchs still need our help! Learn how to support the migration and reproduction of these iconic butterflies in your space. Ecological planting designer Michelle Michelle Detwiler, founder of Wild About Native Plants, will present her favorite native plants to feed all life stages, including local milkweed species as well as essential nectar plants often overlooked in our gardens. Get tips on planting design for the most productive habitat for monarch caterpillars as well as guidance on incorporating a variety of habitat friendly species for wet-to-dry site conditions. Leave feeling empowered to participate in the necessary cooperation for habitat restoration and

$35 – $40

Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run

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

Join Us for the Tyler Arboretum 10k Trail Run – A Spring Tradition! Ready to challenge yourself while taking in the stunning natural beauty of Tyler Arboretum? We invite you to be part of our 10k Trail Run, a must-do race in Delaware County, made even more special by the opportunity to race through the gorgeous, historic grounds of Tyler Arboretum. This unique trail race is a rare off-road event and is the ONLY race held in this beautiful setting. It’s also part of the 2025 USATF Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Grand Prix Series, making it a fantastic opportunity for runners of

$50

Humans: A Monstrous History

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It’s National Library Week! Celebrate at the Science History Institute with exhibits, activities, and experiences that bring our collections in the history of science and medicine to light. Join the curators and librarians for a fun after-hours event in the Othmer Library’s reading room where you’ll have the opportunity to see unexpected treasures not usually on display make a craft to take home support the library by adopting collection items and much more! Admission is free, and registration is required.

Free

From Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania

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

The state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia are home to a diverse array of churches and religious organizations. This program will outline the history of some of the most famous religious monuments of our region. We will begin in the 17th century with the figure of Johannes Kelpius, a German Pietist who established an apocalyptic religious community in the Wissahickon Valley. We will then move to the 19th century to examine the Theosophical Society, a new religion that merged East and West, whose United Lodge is still located in Center City. We will conclude by discussing the Iron

Free

Live at Roots Garden Performance & Talk with Joseph Harrison

Fisher Park 571 West Spencer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 6 pm for a performance and talk with Percussionist, Children's Book Author and Urban Agricultural Advocate Joseph Harrison as he launches Olney Culture Lab's third season of Live at Roots Garden. Roots Garden is a community vegetable garden on the lush grounds of Fisher Park, a neighborhood park in the Olney section of Philadelphia. This intimate and unplugged series of performances showcases Philly-area musicians and epitomizes the amazing cultural diversity found in the Olney community. Performance is free to the public. Parking is on the street. Please reach out to the team at

Free

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
Event Series Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free

Advancing the Future of Small Business

Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, United States

The Wharton School’s ESG Initiative, in partnership with ADT, presents Advancing the Future of Small Business, a full-day event focused on supporting and empowering small and medium-sized businesses in the Philadelphia region. The program includes expert panels, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions that highlight the role of ESG principles in driving sustainable growth and community impact.