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  • Wildlife Saturday – Be a Wildlife Rehabber

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

    Think you have what it takes to be a Wildlife Rehabilitator? Grab your little ones and join our Wildlife Clinic staff for an afternoon of interactive activities that will put your skills to the test. Get hands-on practice wrapping up injuries and performing exams on our very willing participants: cute stuffed animals! Learn about the patient intake process, treatments, healing, and eventual release that each of our wild animals go through at the clinic. Space is limited to 40 participants; registration is required. This February is Think Wild month at the Schuylkill Center! This is one of several events we’re

  • Owl Prowl

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

    Experience the quiet thrill of our forests’ most mysterious resident! Owls are one of the most fascinating creatures – these night time hunters are rarely seen, although traces of their existence can be found with a watchful eye. Learn about the physical and behavioral characteristics that make these birds so exceptional. After that, we’ll grab our flashlights and take a hike, searching and listening for these elusive birds. Space is limited; registration is required. This February is Think Wild month at the Schuylkill Center! This is one of several events we’re hosting to celebrate the reopening of the Wildlife Clinic

  • Beyond Wakanda

    Guests of all ages can explore stories of iconic Black superheroes and create their own comics and superheroes during the day’s workshops and hear from artists and authors who will speak on highlighted themes in comics and sci-fi. Young visitors are encouraged to come dressed in Black Superhero and Wakanda-inspired costumes, which makes for a fantastic visual!

  • Forest Stargazing

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

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

    $10 – $20

  • Easter Family Day

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

    Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions at American Swedish Historical Museum. Children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Easter witches, and participate in an egg hunt. The event is free for museum members and children two years and under and costs $10 for non-members. You can pay for the event at the door.

    Free – $10

  • TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

    Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

    Free

  • Naturepalooza

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

    Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

    Free

  • 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

  • Spring Foraging & Bioblitz Walk

    Join us in Tacony Creek Park for an edible plants and Bioblitz walk! What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure During this walk, we’ll identify common plants, the parts that are edible, and look-alike plants that aren’t edible. Learn how the foraged plants are harvested and the ways people use and eat them. For the Bioblitz, we will use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-biological-survey Register Here: https://forms.gle/w4ezfqNkALkLUfjKA *Español* ¡Reúnese con nosotros en Tacony Creek Park para un paseo de plantas comestibles y un Bioblitz! ¿Qué es

    Free

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Hikes

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

    Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

  • World of Collage

    2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

    World of Collage Taught by Philadelphia CollageWorks 1-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 https://bit.ly/WorldofCollage Please join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 6th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage. Choose among four activities and create a variety of collage art to take home or share as a gift with friends and family. Play and experiment with a variety of papers, assemble a 3-D collage, and contribute to a

    Free

  • RittenhouseTown Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!

    Free!

  • FREE EVENT: Strawberry Mansion Fest with The Philly Goat Project

    Mander Rec Center 2130 north 33rd street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    FREE! Join the Philly Goats and the Philadelphia Orchard Project at the annual Strawberry Mansion Strawberry Festival in East Fairmount Park! Meet the goats from 12-1 at Mander Rec (2130 north 33rd street) and then walk them over to the Strawberry Festival for free strawberry picking and other treats from 1-3!(2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive) At the Festival there are FREE strawberries, strawberry plants to take home, and FREE tours of the historic mansion itself, where you can learn about Strawberry Mansion’s connection to the abolition movement. The goats will be on hand to walk and read stories with friends of all ages! Rain date

  • Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit Closing, Film Screening and Q&A @ Studio 34

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins 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) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

    Sunday Funday at Awbury

    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

    Sunday Funday at Awbury

    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Curious Histories Fest: A Taste of Water

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

    For Families Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States Curious Histories Fest is an annual celebration of science, history, exploration, and experimentation. Detail of “Read How to Get Soft Water Right Out of Your Faucet!” Advertisement for Dow Chemical Company, July 11, 1953. Science History Institute The day will feature free hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, as well as exciting talks, tours, and highlights from our special collections. Visit our museum; talk to curators and experts; take part in performances, story times, and special events; and immerse yourself in

  • TTF Watershed Partnership: 2023 Photo Contest

    Details & Rules TTF and the Olney Culture Lab are happy to announce our third biannual photo contest, made possible by the Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, The Circuit Trails, and the William Penn Foundation. For the second time, we’ve expanded the eligible coverage area to the whole TTF Watershed. We welcome your creativity and point of view on our watershed! Five photo entries are allowed per person; however, any individual is eligible for only one winning entry. Who Can Enter: Professional and enthusiast photographers of all ages are encouraged to participate! Current and former TTF staff are