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Event Series October Movie Nights @ Cliveden

October Movie Nights @ Cliveden

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Each season we like to curate experiences for the whole family that are both educational AND an opportunity for parents to fellowship around community resources and information. Our October Movie Nights @ Cliveden will feature a film for the whole family to enjoy each week; we will also have a few vendors with healthy snacks as well as some family friendly community information. This year's films are as follows - Wednesday, October 5th: Kirikou and the Sorceress Wednesday, October 12th: Encanto Wednesday, October 19th: Maya and the Three Wednesday, October 26th: Pachamama Please take the time to review the descriptions

Free

Restorative Mind & Body series: Thankful for ‘Me’

Upper Meadow

Our mind & body wellness program series with the Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN)  is back for the fall season! Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. No registration is required and all abilities are welcome! Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat, as well as a small and large towel (a limited amount of extras are available on-site). Classes will be held outside unless there is extreme heat or rain.

WeWalkPHL Thursday Walking Group

Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Thursday walks will be held weekly at 5 PM between September 1 and October 27, 2022.  

Philly Talks Trash- Participation is Power with special guest host Charles Ellison of EcoWURD

Zoom, Online Only

Your Vote Matters: 2022 Midterm Elections and the Environment When it comes to the environment, our votes have never been more important than they will be in the 2022 Midterm Elections. In Philadelphia, because of its large population, good voter turnout can potentially determine the outcome of the Pennsylvania races for US Senate and Governor. Additionally on the ballot will be every seat in the PA House of Representatives and half of the State Senate seats. The choices have never been clearer between candidates committed to sustainability and renewable energy versus those who are pro-fossil fuels and opposed to policies

Free
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.   Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.   Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the

Beginner Bike Maintenance: How to Fix a Flat

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Want to take your biking to the next level? In this 1-hour, hands-on class, you can get practice on how to fix a flat, patch, and make a repair. Registration in advance is required.   The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

WeWalkPHL Saturday Walking Group

Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Saturday walks will be held weekly at 3 PM between September 3 and October 29, 2022.  

Main Line to Manayunk: Youth Bike ‘n Bite

Haverford College 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

The Invitation: Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the National Youth Bike Council, and the Haverford College Center for Peace and Global Citizenship for the Main Line to Manayunk Bike 'n Bite. The Bike 'n Bite offers free registration, including a post-ride meal. The Ride: Depart from the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot and traverse the Main Line Greenway on low stress routes, arriving at Manayunk via the Manayunk Bridge Trail. Take a break while learning a bit about the recent regional activism and advocacy that has transformed an old steel rail bridge and car-centric culture into increasingly safe

Event Series October Movie Nights @ Cliveden

October Movie Nights @ Cliveden

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Each season we like to curate experiences for the whole family that are both educational AND an opportunity for parents to fellowship around community resources and information. Our October Movie Nights @ Cliveden will feature a film for the whole family to enjoy each week; we will also have a few vendors with healthy snacks as well as some family friendly community information. This year's films are as follows - Wednesday, October 5th: Kirikou and the Sorceress Wednesday, October 12th: Encanto Wednesday, October 19th: Maya and the Three Wednesday, October 26th: Pachamama Please take the time to review the descriptions

Free

WeWalkPHL Thursday Walking Group

Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Thursday walks will be held weekly at 5 PM between September 1 and October 27, 2022.  

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

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Archaeological Tour of Bartram’s Garden

What can archaeology tell us about the history of botany and gardening? Join graduate student and archaeologist Ally Mitchem and curator Joel Fry for a tour of Bartram’s Garden where we explore this question. On this tour, Ally will discuss some of the archaeology that has been carried out at the garden, and what those investigations revealed about the garden as a natural, technological, and scientific space in the 18th and 19th centuries. This tour is for lovers of horticulture, nature, travel, and archaeology and anyone who wants to spend a morning outdoors at this historic garden! Meet at the

WeWalkPHL Saturday Walking Group

Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Saturday walks will be held weekly at 3 PM between September 3 and October 29, 2022.  

Mosaic Workshop

Coach House, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Learn the ins and outs of creating mosaic art as a healing practice. Inspiration is sure to be easily found as you create a mosaic tile of your own. You may keep your tile or have it considered for inclusion in a larger installation that lives at Bartram’s Garden as a symbol of hope, renewal, and the dreams we have for our community. Come relax in an inviting botanical setting and create something beautiful. All materials and safety equipment will be provided. This workshop is suitable for youth aged 12+, adults, and seniors.   This FREE event will center Southwest

Little Explorers: Seed Collectors

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

How do seeds travel? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make a mosaic.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any questions, contact Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org, or 215-729-5281 ext. 110.    

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

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Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher course!   Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears   You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For children under 16, check out our Kids’ Learn to Ride Classes!   Registration in

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

SWWAG Workshop: Supreme Compost 101

Sankofa Community Farm

A six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil and turns recycled food waste into a dark rich soil that will grow nutrition and healthy fruits and vegetables which will enable one to regain optimal health.

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.   Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.   Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the

Planet Local: A Quiet Revolution Film Screening with Panel discussion hosted by Judy Wicks

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

This one-time screening of Planet Local: A Quiet Revolution is presented by the Phoenixville Area Transition Team and features a panel discussion hosted by Judy Wicks (All Together Now PA, Circle of Aunts & Uncles, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, White Dog Cafe). This is a 'Pay What You Wish' or free event. ABOUT THE FILM This 50-minute film gives voice to a growing number of people building a more beautiful world. From restoring topsoil, to sharing traditional knowledge, to opposing free trade treaties and innovating new ways of supporting local businesses, their actions are forging a new path

Free
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Miracle on American Street Art & Gift Market

NextFab 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have once again partnered to bring you the second annual Miracle on North American Street Holiday Gift Market! Explore the work of over 70 local artists and makers while enjoying delicious food from local vendors. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the fantastic work available for purchase and watch live demonstrations. Stop by our make-your-own ornament booth for a chance a chance to create your own unique and one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament! There will be live music featuring OKB First Friday favorite, Gypsymother as

NEXTFAB & OKB present Miracle on American Street

NextFab North 1800 N. American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have partnered to bring you the second annual Miracle on North American Street Gift Market! Explore the work of over 40 local artists and makers, enjoy delicious food and drinks from Sor Ynez, and make your own ornaments! Free entry for ALL AGES!

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The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia for its annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19, which will launch another crucial holiday season of fundraising to benefit thousands of Philadelphians in need. The Salvation Army’s classic large Red Kettle will be set up at Love Park during the festival, where passersby can put in a donation. Attendees can enjoy food and beverages from The Christmas Village in Love Park, live music from the Salvation Army Brass Band and other musical groups, as well as meet and take photos with Gritty, the mascot of The Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia TV news

Beginner Bike Maintenance: How to Fix a Flat

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Want to take your biking to the next level? In this 1-hour, hands-on class, you can get practice on how to fix a flat, patch, and make a repair. Registration in advance is required.   The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Handmade Holidays

Join us in the Garden for our annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This event is free and for the whole family. rain or shine.   Check out the schedule below! Paper maps and schedules with locations will also be available at the event. Shopping 12-2pm: Wreath and Plant Pick-up 12-4pm: Vendor Market   Workshops 12-2pm: Blacksmithing Talk & Demo 2-4pm: Interactive Blacksmithing Session 12-4pm: Wreath-Making Workshop                  Herbal Tea Blends with Build Your Home Apothecary 2-4pm: A Trace of Winter: Pressed Botanicals   Tours 1-2pm: A Tour of

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Candlelight Event

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Peter Wentz Farmstead's Candlelight Event Saturday, December 3, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Lansdale, PA – Come spend a lovely winter’s eve with us at the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s annual Candlelight Event! The soft glow of candles will light your way as you explore this historic property. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this picturesque look at wintertime on a colonial Pennsylvanian farm. Register for timed tickets in order to tour the first floor of the historic house and learn how people made do on cold December nights before the advent of electricity and central heating.

Free

Sisterly Love Collective Holiday Market

South Street South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the South Street Headhouse District and Sisterly Love Collective for a festive Holiday Market under the Headhouse Shambles! Mrs. Claus is breaking out on her own for two holiday markets at the Headhouse Shambles with the Sisterly Love Collective! Featuring small businesses, local vendors and creators, food & drinks, and lots of holiday cheer to go around!

Fishtown Freeze & Winter Wonderland

Fishtown BID and Fishtown Co, the minds behind Fishtown FestivAle, are excited to announce another year of our new frosty event, the Fishtown Freeze & Winter Wonderland! Now entering its fourth year, the event is a day-and-night-long family-friendly festival that brings dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures and an ice bonfire, carved by Ice Sculpture Philly, Santa, and more holiday fun to the streets of Fishtown! Event highlights include interactive live ice sculpture carvings throughout the day, holiday shopping at the area’s independent boutiques, fun stuff for kids, and food and drink specials. From 4-7pm, the outdoor lot at the Fillmore

Free

NEW ART EXHIBITION: Ursula Sternberg: Daydream

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ursula Sternberg: Daydream is a celebration of the career of Philadelphia area artist, the late Ursula Sternberg. Sternberg’s life and career spanned many mediums and multiple continents taking her from Nazi occupied Germany to Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. From the 1970s to her death in 2000, Sternberg was actively involved in the Philadelphia art scene, fostering maker spaces that brought together the local community of artists for an opportunity to socialize, inspire, and be inspired. InLiquid invites the public to spend time with fleeting scenes immortalized in ink and pigment across any surface she could get her hands on in Ursula

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Raking Light Reception + Artist Remarks

InLiquid is excited to invite you to take an evening to slow down, relax, enjoy light refreshments, and hear some short remarks from the artists of Raking Light. As summer turns to fall, the angle of the sun’s rays becomes more acute and the shadows they cast grow more pronounced. This new light alters which details are accentuated or recede. In Raking Light, the interplay of light and shadow features prominently in the works of the four artists on view. Through distinct processes artists Polly Bech, Jean Burdick, Meegan Coll,and Jennifer Brinton Robkin encourage a renewed examination of our surroundings

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Walking The Edge Exhibit

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

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

Black Queer Writers Remembered: A Black Queer Community Reads Anita Cornwell and Adrian Stanford

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

Come and experience Black queer Philadelphia’s literary history through voices of today’s Black queer community. In an evening of live readings and performance, members of Philadelphia’s Black queer community revive rare works by prolific Philadelphia writers Anita Cornwell and Adrian Stanford. Published in 1983, Anita Cornwell's Black Lesbian in White America was the first essay collection by a Black lesbian to be published in the U.S. Cornwell, who came out as a lesbian in the 1950s, has also been published and anthologized as a journalist, fiction writer, and poet. Poet and essayist Adrian Stanford compiled Black and Queer in 1977. It was the first collection of poetry edited by

Great Backyard Bird Count at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Participate in the global Great Backyard Bird Count this year with guided walks to count, identify, and learn about the birds of Laurel Hill East and Laurel Hill West, both accredited arboretums. Walks are facilitated by members of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, and no birding experience is needed to join in! This event is presented by the Friends of Laurel Hill. For more information please contact programs@laurelhillphl.com.

Free
Event Series Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! Philly Waffle Cabin will be on site from 10:00-3:30 on February 25th, and from 10:00-2:00 on March 4th. This program

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Event Series Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! Philly Waffle Cabin will be on site from 10:00-3:30 on February 25th, and from 10:00-2:00 on March 4th. This program

Free

SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

This workshop is designed to help beginner to intermediate gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the history, benefits, and challenges of gardening with a raised bed. Finally, you will be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. Instructor: Hajjah Glover, Neighborhood and Home Garden Coordinator Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!      

Walking the Edge Community Exhibition Discussion

Online/Virtual

The Center’s newest exhibition, Walking the Edge, is an exciting investigation into artistic expressions of the city of Philadelphia’s perimeters and boundaries, as well as other urban landscapes and natural spaces. For this community show, we invited the public to share their creative expressions on borders and edges in nature. Selected submissions are curated into a display, presented both in the Schuylkill Center’s art gallery and online on its website. Hear from curator JJ Tiziou, Director of Environmental Art Kristina Murray, and several artists featured in the exhibition as well as Walk Around Philadelphia participants. Explore how the exhibition promotes

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“Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

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

Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School at The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19146) between 7-8:30pm for a FREE, in-person screening of the documentary Expedition Reclamation. Expedition Reclamation tells the stories of a dozen women of color and how they formed powerful relationships with the outdoors, challenging the definition of who is typically seen as “outdoorsy,” and seeking to build a reciprocal relationship with the land that honors local indigenous cultures and peoples. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with women of color and how they have created a connection with nature right here in Philadelphia.

Free

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

SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

A six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, revealing the present condition of the city’s depleted soil and turning recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Come learn in this beginner-level workshop! Instructor: Nefertari Muhammad, GMO and Compost Education Specialist at Supreme Compost. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!      

Creative Mending Make-In

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are your favorite jeans sprouting holes in all the wrong places? Were you a recent victim of a swarm of moths with very good taste? Could your trusty sofa blanket use a little love from you for a change? Join InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade to try out techniques to repair, reuse and upcycle your worn-out textiles. When an item of clothing rips or gets stained, it’s tempting to scrap them and head to the store for a replacement. But by making the choice to instead invest in the clothes you already own— mending them and extending their life—

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SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Instructor: Ty Holmberg, Sankofa Farm Co-Director. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!      

Free Event: Black Girls with Green Thumbs Grow Your Own Garden!

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

Grow Your Own veggies and plants Demonstration and Goat stroll (no land, no problem, grow things in pots and windowboxes!) Black Girls With Green Thumbs will lead tours of Awbury, pointing out plants with purpose with the Goats! In addition there will be lessons on planting and growing your own foods, with or without a backyard, plus learn how to use the foods you are planting.  There's plenty to learn at this FREE can't miss event! Rain Date April 2.

Transforming Lives Through DIY: A Story of Charity Renovation Project in Philadelphia

Join us for an exciting charity project with Lexi Combs, the popular TikTok personality known as Lexi.DIY. Lexi is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through creative DIY projects that transform living spaces. In partnership with Nurse Hadley, she is bringing her talents to Philadelphia on April 8th-9th to renovate the home of someone in need. Our mission is to create a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and sustainable. We want to provide a comfortable and safe living environment for the homeowner, and we need your help to make it happen! Nominate

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Open Bike Hub

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Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance.   The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.   The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Spring Fest

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year’s theme is “The Beauty of Urban Ecology”, hosted in partnership with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Clean Water Action. Bring the whole family and enjoy Workshops with the Academy of Natural Sciences Spring Tree tour in the Garden Our annual plant nursery kick-off and sale Meditation in the Garden with Luna Drumline and drum circle with Musicopia RSCI Greening roundtable special event Children’s activities Local vendors and food

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.   The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market

Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104

Join us on Saturday, April 22nd in beautiful Clark Park for theUhuru Health Festival and Flea Market. This free all day program will feature live music, fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, giveaways, a Childrens' Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Free health resources will be available throughout the day to find out more about free programming, resources and more! The Uhuru Health Festival is a health program and economic development project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries. Everyone is needed to get involved! Volunteers and vendors wanted! For

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

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Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org

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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

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SWWAG Workshop: Greenhouse Basics

Bartram’s Garden Greenhouse Complex 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learning how to begin a garden when starting from seed, through the process of up potting. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and how to care for seedlings. This workshop is perfect for beginners! Instructor: Sybria Devereaux Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Philadelphia’s 2023 Garden Day & Plant Sale

Horticultural center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Philadelphia County Penn State Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Day & Plant Sale on Sunday, April 30, 2023! This year, we will have a large selection of affordable seedlings, native plants, and house plants for sale, including 100s of varieties of unique vegetables, herbs, native plants, and pollinators. Take advantage of great prices (and great plants!) for starting your garden or adding to an existing landscape. All plants have been carefully cultivated by Penn State Master Gardeners and proceeds support our educational programs in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Master Gardeners will also host garden tours, gardening workshops & demonstrations

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Family Bike Friday for Southwest Neighbors

(Rescheduled from Friday, April 28) Southwest neighbors, meet us by the basketball court at 56th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard for a family bike ride through the Garden! Free bikes, helmets, and snacks will be provided, as well as a kid’s bike raffle. Parents, you can also sign a one-time waiver that will allow your child to have access to free bike rentals on Youth Bike Fridays and Open Bike Hub Saturday events all spring at the Bartam’s Garden Bike Hub. Stop by Bartram’s Village Community Center at 54th & Lindbergh to register! This event is exclusively for residents of Southwest

Open Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

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

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Brown Brainy Brilliant Book Festival

We’re excited to announce the return of the Brown Brainy Brilliant Book Festival to the Garden! This is an annual free literary event showcasing a diverse group of independently published authors from around the country—particularly those of color and from the LGBTQ community. Meet the authors and enjoy book vendors, food, fun activities, and more! Although children’s literature is the main attraction, this event is open to various genres and is designed for readers of all ages in the surrounding community and Philadelphia area. The aim of the Brown Brainy Brilliant Book Festival is to highlight familiar and emerging voices,

Writing to the River (BIPOC only)

Online

In this interactive workshop, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us. This event is specifically for people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). If you do not identify as BIPOC, please attend the second installment of this workshop open to the general public.

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WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Thursday walks will be held weekly at 5 PM between May 4-June 22.   We Walk PHL seeks to promote positive health outcomes, increase the use of Philadelphia’s park system, and create opportunities for people to pursue fitness goals while meeting their neighbors. We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets

Family Movie Night: Strange World

56th St. Plaza 3000 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for the first Family Movie Night of the season! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. We’ll have popcorn, lemonade, and water to share! No registration is necessary. We’ll be watching the Disney film Strange World (2022). Come early for the featured pre-movie activities we have planned: Community biking along the Bartram’s Mile Trail with our partner, The Bicycle Coalition from 4-6pm. Free bike rentals and helmets will be available at the Garden’s Bike Container. We encourage you to enter and park at the Garden’s 56th Street entrance

Saturday Free Boating

Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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SWWAG Workshop: Paw Paw Propagation

POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4100 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA

The Pawpaw is an amazing native tropical fruit that produces prolifically in our region with little to no pest and disease pressure. Come learn how to propagate pawpaws via grafting in this intermediate-level workshop at the POP Learning Orchard and Nursery at 4100 Woodland Ave. Instructor: The Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!    

Yoga in the Park: Love Your Park Week Special!

Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United States

LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKETS: FREE RSVP in celebration of Love Your Park Week! Space is limited though so please only RSVP if you plan to attend. Donations appreciated. KNOW

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: Words From Traveling Plants Healing Talk Circle (Virtual)

This Zoom webinar is a community plant discussion with participants from Brazil and across the US.  All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.

Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.      

FREE EVENT: In Color Birding Community Goat Walk

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

Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that's not the one's with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn, bird walk departs at 9am sharp and goat walk departs at 10am sharp!! We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. Free !! No registration necessary, we take turns walking the goats! Rain date is Sunday, May 21 from 9am-11am.

SWWAG Workshop: Trellising and Protecting Your Garden

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow and to protect your garden from pests. A beginner to intermediate level course! Instructor: Tish Golafaie Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!    

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: The Power of Medicinal Plants Meditation Experience

Plant walk and meditation to deepen connections with plant allies. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.

Open Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance.  

Alter Street Open Studios

Meet the artists of 2202 Alter Street Studios in this Open Studio and Sale Event on May 20th from 11 am - 4 pm! Housing over 20 individual artist studios, select artists invite you to join them to tour their studios, chat with them, and see a behind-the-scenes look at how the art is created. Artwork in various mediums will be for sale and free kid-friendly crafts will be available for budding Picassos of all ages! Light drinks and refreshments will be served as you explore each floor. This event is free and open to the public. The Studios at

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Writing to the River

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

In this interactive workshop led by LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us.

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Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Mindfulness in the Garden Summer Meditation Workshop: Mindful Breath and Grounding

Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the chosen area for the day from

Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks!   Please register in advance.    

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: Indigenous Cosmovision, Spirituality and Medicinal Plants

Plant walk and meditation to deepen connections with plant allies. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.

Saturday Free Boating

Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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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

Event Series 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

Event Series 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

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: Medicinal Plants of the Atlantic Forest Part 1(Virtual)

Join special guest André Caetano Kaingang (teacher and Xokleng elder) in this Zoom Webinar as we explore plant allies and traditions of the Atlantic forest.  All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: Medicinal Plants of the Atlantic Forest Part 2

Join special guests and Guarani elders in this Zoom Webinar as we explore plant allies and traditions of the Atlantic Forest.  All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.

Mulberry POPHarvest @ The Woodlands

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

Join us in harvesting this abundant and underappreciated city fruit at The Woodlands in West Philadelphia! Did you know that mulberries are actually the sweetest of all fruit? They pop up everywhere in the city and the more we can pick and eat the fewer new weed trees will result. Bring your own harvest bag or container and join us in Mulberry Magic!  Take home half of what you harvest and donate half to POP!

SWWAG Workshop: Natural Pest Management

CHOP Karabots 4865 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

Learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! Please note that this intermediate-level workshop takes place at Chop Karabots Garden at 48th and Market Streets. Instructor: Carly Freedman, Program Coordinator for Community Garden and Food Sustainability at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

Bat Walk with the Bio Team

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come learn about different bat species found on the refuge on this special twilight walk! Join the Biology Team for an after-dark walk. Free and kid-friendly!

Museum for Art in Wood presents Seeing Through Space Artist Talk with Nadia Kaabi-Linke

Zoom, Online Only

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at

Free

Mindfulness in the Garden Summer Meditation Workshop: Love and Kindness Pride Meditation (LBGTQIA)

Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the chosen area for the day from

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Saturday Free Boating

Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. UGR3DAY Conductor Dee Patterson will be here at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 17th leading an early-morning story walk for both kids and adults. Learn about the journeys of enslaved people seeking their freedom through this interactive experience. All ages; Free. Registration is not required for the UGR3DAY Story Walk. We will also be offering special tours

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Juneteenth Celebration

Join us for our 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration, hosted in partnership with VinylTap215.   A word from VinylTap215: Our programming this year is rooted in the heart of the historical day that took place in 1865. It was when the message reached the last of Enslaved Africans that chattel slavery had ended and they were free to choose to exist on their own terms. The essence of freedom is choice. This year, our programming reflects this ideal. We are creating a space for people to come and engage in a variety of experiences as they choose. The following experiences will

Open Gallery: Three of a Kind Part 2: Abstractions | artwork by DuiJi Mshinda, Kara Mshinda, and Dahra Mshinda

Stop by the Barn during the Garden’s Juneteenth Celebration for a viewing of Three of a Kind Part 2: Abstractions. Three of a Kind Part 2: Abstractions is an exhibition that highlights the creative practices and artworks of family members DuiJi, Kara, and Dahra Mshinda. In this second family exhibition, the Mshindas share a collection of abstract artworks produced between 2015 and 2023. This body of artwork, which ranges from digital photo collages to paintings and mixed-media works,  celebrates the unnamable, kinetic, and emotive immediacy of creative imagination.  By focusing on abstraction rather than representational or figurative subject matter, the

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Sunrise Ceremony

Upper Meadow

Join us as we greet the Sun and celebrate the beginning of Summer with drumming and songs. Feel free to bring drums or shakers and take in the beauty of the first moments of the day. All are welcome! Meeting spot: Meadow between the sweat lodge and beehives. Just follow the path that winds behind the parking loop and red shipping container towards the River.