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Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments

The first edition of the Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments conference aims to discuss and elaborate on topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments in nations and cities, specifically in a geographic context. These geographic contexts include Hydrology, Climatology, Digital Geography, and more. The conference will aggregate research that innovates and disseminates upon topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments, weather forecasting, atmospheric pollution, governmental policies affecting climate change, geographic cultural shifts due to climate change, sustainable transit systems, and more.

$350

Flying Free: Birds at the Schuylkill Wildlife Clinic

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

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic? Do you have a passion for birds and want to learn more about helping preserve our native species? An upcoming virtual gathering sponsored by the Valley Forge Audubon Society, Flying Free: Birds at the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, will discuss the rehabilitation process for avian patients. Our Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Sydney Glisan, will be sharing about what brings these birds in for care, how to help when you find a bird in need, and how to promote coexistence with our feathered friends.

free

Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup with the Philadelphia Mycology Club

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park! Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at [email protected]. Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event!

Weathering the Winter

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

Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 10th to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse, check out a cooking demonstration in

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History Lecture Series – Slavery in Pennsylvania

Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United States

Saturday, February 10th at 2:00pm History Lecture Series – Slavery in Pennsylvania Join us for a winter history lecture series - a great opportunity to delve deeper into Pennsylvania history and learn something new! Lectures will be held at Norristown Farm Park on the second Saturday in January, February, and March at 2:00pm. Honor Black History Month with a lecture on the history of the institution of slavery in Pennsylvania. The first enslaved individuals arrived in the territory prior to Pennsylvania’s founding as a colony and soon-there-after abolitionists began to speak out. Explore the life of Pennsylvania’s enslaved, the passing

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Free Equal Exchange Chocolate Tasting

Media Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media, United States

Also learn about Equal Exchange producers and their democratic business model to help make the world a better place! In person in America's First Fair Trade Town, Media PA.

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Ravel by Krista Dedrick-Lai – Opening Reception

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A solo exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Krista Dedrick-Lai. February 10 – March 23, 2024 Ravel is an interesting word. A contranym. It can be both a noun and a verb. It can mean both tangle and untangle. And isn’t that how life can be sometimes? We find ourselves in a great big mess. And the more we try to tease the mess apart and get everything back in order, the more jumbled it becomes. In the end there is no reweaving the unraveled tapestry, not really. There is simply taking the threads you have at your feet and starting again.

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Stormwater Runoff: Management and Regulation

Online/Virtual

Join Climate Action PA and Speaker Brent Walls of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network to discuss the detrimental effects of nonpoint source pollution; particularly stormwater runoff, and how it is affecting the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. The Philadelphia Water Department launched a 25-year initiative in 2011 titled Green City, Clean Waters; this program had the goals of reducing overall stormwater pollution as well as improving city wastewater capacity and quality of treatment centers. We will be diving into this initiative as well as how the requirements are enforced by organizations and agencies. Throughout this event, we will learn

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College Money Workshop

Online event

High school seniors and their caregivers who reside in North Philadelphia are invited to take part in the upcoming free College Money Workshop featuring Dana Martin from Get My Kid To College. Participants will learn about scholarships, the new FAFSA, and important considerations before selecting a school. There will also be opportunities to ask any college prep related questions that families may have. Virtual Zoom workshop. Register today at linktr.ee/bluesbabefdn

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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 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead 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! This program is weather dependent, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!

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FRIEDAcommunity Participatory Art Project- POMBAA

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

FRIEDA and FRIEDAcommunity offer a welcoming space to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds brought together around a curated program of activities and events focused on food, art and culture. Our large-scale participatory art projects are opportunities for everyone to collaborate on installations that bring joy and wow to community members and visitors alike! Join us for the reveal of Pombaa on March 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. For almost two years, young and old, visitors, guests and members, gathered around our community table, volunteering their time to make hundreds of pom poms from plastic shopping bags that

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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 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead 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! This program is weather dependent, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!

Free

Virtual Toad Detour Training Session

Online/Virtual

Learn how to protect our toads! Toad Detour protects the local toad population as they migrate to and from their breeding grounds each spring. When the toads emerge from brumation (the reptile version of hibernation) in early spring, hundreds of them cross Port Royal, Hagy’s Mill and other nearby roads to mate in the Roxborough Reservoir or the Schuylkill Center’s ponds. On select nights, when the conditions are just right, Toad Detour volunteers erect barricades and help divert traffic during busy toad crossing evenings, saving hundreds of toads. Sign up to receive a link to the Zoom meeting. Want to

free

Rethinking our Connection to Fossil Fuels: A Discussion

Online event

Many of our traditional ideas and practices need to be reconsidered to facilitate the swift transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. We will consider the impact of our built environment, transportation, the natural environment, food, our stuff, disinformation, and individual actions on carbon pollution. We will rethink more sustainable practices that are more consistent with our values. Our goal is to give every participant actionable information that they can incorporate into their lives right now. Pre-registration is required. Please visit Riverbend’s website for more information and to register. The Zoom link for the workshop will be provided via

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Women in Horticulture (Online)

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

In this lecture, timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, author Jenny Rose Carey gives a historic overview of American women in horticulture and landscape design. Using archival images and the words of the female horticulturists of the time, Jenny paints a picture of a movement that brought women to the forefront of the burgeoning gardening movement in the early part of the twentieth century. Jenny will discuss authors, educators, garden designers, the garden club movement, and conservationists. You might be surprised to learn that the early roots of our passion for native plants and protecting birds was alive and

$19

Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve

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

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

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Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 Preview Night

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

Join us for a sneak preview of Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home! This exhibition features rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their dowries and households. Dating between 1750 and 1840, these textiles reflect the influence of trade and depict everything from exotic birds to Roman mosaics. The exhibition preview is free to the public with light refreshments served. RSVP online. Philadelphia, PA- This spring, step into the rural Swedish countryside of the 18th and 19th centuries when the exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 opens at the American

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To Sit and Dream

Timdley Temple UMC 750-62 S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States

The Opera Philadelphia Chorus, in partnership with Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack, performs a concert of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of the poetry of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The 90-minute concert is conducted by Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas, Jr., Director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple, and includes compositions by Roland Carter, Christopher H. Harris, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Florence Price, Michael Reid, André J. Thomas, and Nolan J. Williams, Jr. Tickets are free or pay-what-you-decide. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes

Free and pay-what-you-decide

Accessible Birding and Tour of “The Bird Ethic” art installation

Join us on Sunday, April 14th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for “Accessible Birding and Tour of “The Bird Ethic” art installation” at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education with partners Art-Reach, Disability Pride PA, and the Pennsylvania Center for Adaptive Sports. Experience the joy of birding on our paved Widener Trail, where you’ll also have the opportunity to explore “The Bird Ethic,” an exhibition by Susan Hagen. This site-specific outdoor installation features sculptural diorama-like installations that delve into the history of bird conservation and ornithology in America. In addition to the birding and art viewing, we’ll have food

Earth Day Free Family Day

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

Philadelphia, PA- Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! In collaboration with FDR Park and the Dandelion Project, we will have family-friendly activities and crafts inside and outside of the Museum to help us take care of the Earth! Programs include paper making and solar printing workshops, a pollinator identification activity, wildflower planting, recycled material building, and more. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/earth-day-free-family-day

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1st Annual Rug Sale Fundraiser – Supporting Women in the Arts!

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

Great Rugs for a Great Cause! Fair Trade handcrafted rugs in classic, tribal, and contemporary styles, from some of the world's finest traditional rugmaking areas. Assorted sizes, colors, and price points from student budget to splurge! Proceeds benefit two programs of longtime Philly grassroots nonprofit, SisterSpace of the Delaware Valley. The SODV Artists Collective empowers and encourages women and nonbinary sisters from beginners to professional artists, in creative self-expression through all artistic mediums. The Virginia Giordano Memorial Fund program supports women and nonbinary sisters in the performing arts, both onstage, and behind the scenes with hands-on internships in lighting, sound,

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Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

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

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

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Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

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

Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

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Riverbend’s Spring Bird Walk

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

Riverbend in collaboration with Bird Town, PA invite you to walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer as he leads families on a leisurely walk around the preserve at Riverbend. Check out the many species of birds that call Riverbend their home and learn why their important to our preserve!

BioBlitz at The Woodlands

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on April 28th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at The Woodlands during the 2024 City Nature Challenge where people from all over the world collaborate to document wildlife in their city! In partnership with The Woodlands, Philadelphia Mycology Club, City Nature Challenge and Feminist Bird Club participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a

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Free From Fest

Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia's ONLY Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Allergen-Sensitive Food and Beverage market. Celebrate the flourishing food scene in the city with an event experience that everyone can enjoy – vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and gluten sensitive individuals and omnivores alike. Stop by to shop Philadelphia’s best vegan and gluten-free vendors without having to worry about allergens. P.S. Entry is free but a canned good donation is welcome and appreciated!

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reFlea Vendor Market

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea Vendor Market is for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!

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Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day

Contact: Sonja Bontrager, [email protected] 215-882-2962Nicole Brunet, nicole@bicyclecoalition,org, 310-938-8059phillybikeclub.org bicyclecoaltion.org Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day Sunday, May 5th from 10am-12pm along MLK Drive and Kelly Drive PHILADELPHIA- The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day 5/5 10am-2pm. MLK Drive is a focus of this year's celebration. The City of Philadelphia closes MLK Drive to motor vehicle traffic between the Falls Bridge and Sweetbriar Drive on weekends, every year, to increase recreational access for the public. Closures

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Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery

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

Join us for a riveting evening with Dorian Anderson to learn about his exciting yearlong adventure as he took a two-wheeled eco-friendly twist on the Big Year project, where a birdwatcher tries to observe as many species as possible during a calendar year. He ultimately survived subzero temperatures, drifting snow, gusting winds, lightning storms, mountainous ascents, dog attacks, crumbling roads, and several accidents. By the end of his travels, he had spotted 618 bird species across 18,000 miles of biking! Anderson will speak about the genesis of his bike-birding project, provide a thrilling recount of his travels, highlight the birds

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Hike the Mt. Cuba Natural Lands Loop

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

Reconnect with nature in this exceptional behind-the-scenes trek through Mt. Cuba’s natural areas with our Natural Lands Team and Joe Sebastiani, director of adult engagement at Ashland Nature Center. Along the way, scout for birds, discover native spring ephemerals, explore old-field meadows, and learn about several of Mt. Cuba’s restoration projects and experiments. Be prepared for a four-mile hike through hilly, uneven, and occasionally steep terrain. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars, a water bottle, and lunch. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Friday, May 10, 2024 (Rain Date: Friday, May 17). About

$35

Bird Watching and Goat Walk with In Color Birding!

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

Saturday May 11th, starts at 10 a.m. Sharp! Come learn all about birds in the city with our friends from In Color Birding. We will start at 10 a.m. for the bird watching and then at 11 we'll have our goat walk. Rain date is Sunday June 23 ! Time & Location May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join friends at In Color Birding for a FREE lesson in birdwatching! Please leave 10 minutes to park your car and walk in to the goat

Pair in Process: Opening Reception for Queer Artist Couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin

Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visual artists and married couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin began creating artwork together in 2020, forced by the pandemic to share a studio space. They have never shown their work side by side; the upcoming Hyatt Centric exhibit, Pair in Process, will be their first-ever combined exhibit, presenting their reflections on proximity and molding their respective creative processes to make space for collaboration. The InLiquid-curated exhibit, which will be on display for all of May and June, includes a body of work Curchin and Caligiuri created alongside each other.

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Radioactive trucks in Philly? The fossil fuel industry is covering up a lot

Wooden Shoe Books 704 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Exposé alert! Join science journalist Justin Nobel for the launch of "Petroleum-238" at Wooden Shoe Books on May 21st, 7 PM. This book digs into the dark secrets of the fossil fuel industry and its radioactive waste crisis. Expect shocking revelations, industry whistleblowers, and a riveting discussion with author Nobel and environmental insider Jamar Thrasher. Free snacks, discounted books, and a chance to expose the truth! RSVP: https://buff.ly/44u7EbG photo of Justin Nobel by Karen LeBlanc

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Liberty Flea at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kick off summer with our first Summer weekly edition of Liberty Flea at Spruce Street Harbor Park!Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. This is the place to shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods! Saturday May 25th from 10am to 4pm.Come and shop for your summer wardrobe with our vintage clothing vendors, discover new and unusual decor for your home and purchase artisan goods made here in Philly you can't find anywhere else!This event is free, open to the public, and is outdoors, rain

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Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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TrailOff Walk-in Event on the Perkiomen Creek Trail: A Sycamore’s Psalm

William Rahmer Memorial Park Salford Station Rd. and Harmon Rd., Harleysville, United States

A TrailOff walk-in featuring a bonus poetic exchange with the story’s author donia salem harhoor and Noam Keim - author of the award-winning collection, The Land is Holy. Experience this immersive audio story through a cutting-edge app that syncs audio to your phone’s GPS as you walk. Told through the voice of a young poet, A Sycamore’s Psalm explores care-giving, family dynamics, loss, and roots of every kind. Travel with young Nehet – named after a tree – as she journeys through a diasporic legacy of Egypt, both ancient and contemporary, while encountering the history of the Perkiomen Creek and

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Event Series Summer Yoga Series with Dragonfly Yoga

TrailOff Story Walk on the Delaware South Trail: Appear to Me

Delaware River Trail

Local theater and game-making company Swim Pony will lead a FREE guided community walk of their TrailOff immersive audio story Appear to Me by author Eppchez Yo-Sí Yes. TrailOff is a groundbreaking app created by Swim Pony in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Circuit Trails Network that transforms nature trails into stories that one can walk into, through the visions of incredible local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors. It uses the magic of GPS-triggered audio technology to create an experience that is personalized to the user. TrailOff is completely free to download and available on iPhone and Android.

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Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free

Birds, Bugs, and Goats

Awbury Agricultural Village 901 Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Let’s Go Outdoors as we spend some time at the Awbury Farm, meeting the Philly Goat Project goats. In addition, we’ll look around for some fun critters and try out some beginner binoculars for birding. Loaner bug boxes & binoculars will be available.

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Art for the Cash Poor

1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp

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reCreate Gallery Summer Reception

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!

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WALK THE CITY’S EDGE: CHERRY STREET PIER TOWARDS GRAFFITI PIER

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

Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org

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Green Burial: Sustainability After Life

Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of

$10 – $15
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Pollinator Party: Lectures and Educational Fair at Pennypacker Mills

pennypacker mills 5 Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville, United States

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Friends of Pennypacker Mills are partnering with the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, a beekeeper, and an arborist to honor and educate the public about these ecologically vital insects and wildlife. Register to attend any of a variety of lectures on topics ranging from caterpillar appreciation and helping honeybees to gardening for native bees and other pollinators. Sign up to attend one of the tree identification walks! You and your family will enjoy a variety of educational booths and children’s activities. Over a dozen Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions

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Event Series Summer Yoga Series with Dragonfly Yoga

Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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

Saturday, June 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours at the Peter Wentz Farmstead Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. We will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned by the Wentz family and how their stories connect to the larger history of slavery in early Pennsylvania. Learn about Jack, a freedom seeker owned by Peter Wentz who escaped twice from the Farmstead. Hear the stories of Hannah Till and William Lee, enslaved people

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Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

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Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Philadelphia Dad’s Day Out Vendor Market & Classic Car Show

Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia 1228 Forest Parkway, West Deptford, NJ, United States

A Day For Dad! Classic Cars & A Vendor Market! Join us for a day of shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and classic cars! The fun starts at 9am with free coffee and pastries while supplies last and goes until 2pm. Bring the whole family and check out the classic cars and support local small businesses. Vendor Market 9am-2pm Caffeine & Chrome Car Show 9am-Noon Pet friendly! Admission is free for attendees and car enthusiasts. For vendor information visit https://pennsylvaniashoppersmarket.com/phillyjune/

Free

Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free

Recklessly Optimistic by Adrian Hatfield – Opening Reception

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Adrian Hatfield makes work addressing his anxiety about our current environmental crisis, balanced by hope that humanity can rise to meet the challenge. The paintings convey those experiences in tension: dread, splendor, joy, terror, wonder and the absurdity of human inaction. Their iconography samples and ?recombines elements from art history, scientific illustration, pop culture and satire, with a goal of existing somewhere between a requiem, a science fiction fever dream, and a call-to-arms. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Closing Reception: Saturday, August 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12-4 p.m., or by appointment chimaeragallery.com [email protected] 3502 Scotts Lane,

Free

Free Craft Fair and Textile Family Day

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

Join us for a free Craft Fair and Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Inspired by the textiles of the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibition, vendors will demonstrate and sell their handcrafts of all kinds in our craft fair held in our outdoor tent. Light lunch fare, snacks, and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Bring your family and try out different textile crafts like stitching and weaving through fun activities in our galleries and check out brand new craft kits available in the Museum Shop! If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum

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Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free

Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

Save the Date! Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. #bennas

Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

Benna's Cafe 1236 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe (at the corner of *th & Wharton Sts.) Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. BENNA'S CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 2 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8 AM - 2 PM

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: How We’re Watched

Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “How We’re Watched,” on the long history and chilling future of the surveillance of faces and bodies, with Sharrona Pearl, associate professor of bioethics and history at Drexel University and author of Do I Know You? From Face Blindness to Superrecognition. Many of us associate facial recognition technology with sci fi depictions of a dystopian future. The reality, however, is that technology intended to track our faces and bodies has already been with us for a very long time. Learn about the fascinating and fraught history of biometric surveillance, and where it might be headed,

$13.50 – $17

Bike Advocacy Training – League of American Bicyclists

Temple University

Overview The League of American Bicyclists’ mission is to build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone, improving lives and strengthening communities through bicycling. Our successes to date are thanks in part to the growing bike movement, a network of changemakers leading at the national, state, and local levels. To achieve even more wins for better biking that benefit everyone, we must continue to grow this movement by empowering more people to be capable, confident leaders and advocates in their communities. In support of this goal, the League is thrilled to announce that we have launched a new workshop for people

$100
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free

Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free

Now + Then Marketplace End of Summer Scorcher

Eakins Oval 2541 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United States

Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Oval for its send off weekend, Saturday August 24th from 3pm to 9pm with live music, games including a mini golf course thanks to Libertee grounds, and 50 local vendors including food & drink! Come by to shop and stay for a LIVE performance from Philly's own favorite band SNACKTIME! As always the market is FREE to attend (as well as the show!!) and is dog / family friendly.

Free
Event Series Story Time Sprouts

Story Time Sprouts

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

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Free

Native Planters

Visitor Center 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter!

Free

Native Planters

Visitor Center 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter!

Free

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

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

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator.

Free

Junior League Philadelphia: Find the Good Day

Junior League Thrift Shop 25 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, United States

The JLP invites everyone to join in the festivities to enjoy a night of connection and giving back. Along with the opportunity to shop from The Thrift Shop with a special discount, guests will enjoy wine from City Winery Philadelphia and a Kendra Scott pop-up shop. There will also be a canned food drive benefiting the JLP’s community partner, Face to Face. At Face to Face, struggling families, individuals, and the homeless are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Their goal is to meet basic human needs and reduce suffering; assisting their guests to a better future. Their specific

Delaware County Symphony Presents: Delco Arts Week Chamber Concert

Neumann University- Meagher Theater 1 Neumann Dr., Aston, United States

This engaging chamber concert on September 22 includes individual and small string ensemble performances and features the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. Other highlights of the program are Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 2 in D minor for solo cello, and cello duets by Domenico Gabrielli and Georg Sothilander. A string quartet will perform the traditional Celtic tunes Star of the County Down and After the Battle of Aughrim. The concert concludes with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor with Liz Kell on flute, Michael Berton on cello, and Gary Gress on piano. Celebrate

Slow Roll Memorial Bike Ride for Barbara

Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St.

The Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets will work in collaboration with Barbara's friends and family to host a silent, slow roll bike ride from Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St. to the site of Barbara Friedes crash, 18th and Spruce. We will place an Angel bike at the crash site and hold a memorial for her. Please join to honor Barbara's memory.

FREE

Now + Then Saturday Craft Market

Martha Street 2418 Martha Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace's first ever weekly occurring craft only market on Martha Street in Fishtown! 12pm-5pm every Saturday, rain or shine, family & dog friendly w/ alcoholic beverages in our side yard oasis🍹 and rotating local food trucks on site each week! Sept 7th: Bao & Bun Studio Sept 14th: Brokenfork September 21st: Melo September 28th: La Rachlette 30 craft vendors set up at each market, inside & outside of the old Close at Hand Warehouse across from Picnic. Vendors rotate monthly, so there are new vendors each week! 🛍️ 😍 Looking to vend w/ us? Grab a spot

Revolutionary Germantown Festival

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

Free

18th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut

The Navy Yard - Central Green Rouse Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them. On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Philadelphia will once again go to the dogs! Enjoy a scenic walk, activities for dogs and people, beer garden by Dock Street Brewery, food trucks, live music, contests, prizes, and much more to help save Philadelphia's homeless pets. - Check-in opens 11am, start strutting at 12pm! - Dock Street Beer Garden open from 11:00am - 2:30pm - Plenty of free parking! Masters of Ceremony: WMMR's Steve Morrison Fox29's Sue Serio BenFM's Kristen Herrmann QVC's Jennifer Coffey

Event Series The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Open Studio Party

Pandemic Design Studio 908 Dekalb St, Bridgeport, P, United States

Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly's most iconic green wall system, The Node Wall Planter which graced this year's Flower Show Entrance. Come check out our 10' sculptural living column, crazy cool vintage industrial lighting installations, and of course, the shop space and production facility where its all made!

Free

A Conversation with Judy & Dennis Shepard Honoring Matthew Shepard’s Legacy

William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at William Way LGBT Community Center on October 9 for a conversation with Judy and Dennis Shepard honoring the legacy of their son Matthew Shepard, whose untimely passing 25 years ago sparked significant change in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Community members are invited to hear The Shepards' story and participate in an open Q&A at this special event moderated by Ebony Ali, William Way board member and manager of the young adult leadership program at GALAEI, a QTBIPOC social justice organization. A Conversation with Judy & Dennis Shepard Honoring Matthew Shepard's Legacy in the LGBTQ+ Community &

Free

SustainPHL

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

Get ready to join the sustainability movement in Philly at the annual SustainPHL Awards – a vibrant celebration of local changemakers and visionaries making a true impact in our city! 🌱 Connect with influential sustainability leaders, network with like-minded individuals and discover the coolest visionaries in Philadelphia. What to Expect: 🍽️ Savor local cuisine and drinks 🎤 Be inspired by the stories of Philadelphia's changemakers 🏆 Witness the live announcement of award recipients, who will receive beautiful reclaimed wooden trophies 👗 Dress code: Cocktail Attire recommended. 🎟️ Tickets: General Admission ($80 Early Bird; $90 after 9/20) 🍴 Heavy hors d’oeuvres

Free

Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market 4

Thunderbird Salvage & Hackett Elementary, 2441 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 2441 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 4th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary for the 4th time. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from vintage clothing from Tiger Snake Vintage, Art from Alicia, Vietnamese food from Angie's to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes. As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A

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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents: ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Updated Event Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, is excited to share the archive exhibit, ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records’. The exhibit, organized by genealogists Katy Bodenhorn Barnes and Valerie-Anne Lutz, reveals the stories of families who received assistance from local charities and social services in the 1800s. Dive into the archives of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in this free public event to learn about how these records can answer important social questions about 19th-century Pennsylvania families and social issues.

Free

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

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

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland Preview Night, Thursday, October 17, 2024 5-8pm Celebrate Finnish culture at this sneak preview of Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland! The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of Finnish culture. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad. To celebrate the exhibit, ASHM will host the Finlandia Foundation National's performer of the year, Miska Kajanus! Miska is a Finnish-American actor, comedian, musician, and

Free

Midnight Pasta Co. Pasta Shaping Class

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a pasta shaping party with Natalia Lepore Hagan of Midnight Pasta Company! You'll learn how to turn homemade pasta dough into a variety of beautiful shapes, then be able to take your fresh pasta home to turn it into a feast. Tickets are $50 per person.

Free

Bok Open Studios

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 FROM 5-9PM Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside Bok and meet over 100 businesses, artists, and community organizations during this season’s Open Studios, a free & family-friendly event. (PHILADELPHIA) — SEPTEMBER 25 2024 — Fall into inspiration at Bok! Bok’s popular bi-annual event, Open Studios, returns on Friday, October 18th from 5-9PM. You’re invited to explore all nine floors of the building while you shop and sip with the artists, makers, and small businesses who work at Bok, the largest concentration of creative businesses in Philadelphia. This free, family-friendly event welcomes you into

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Solar Celebration at Weavers Way’s Germantown Store

Weavers Way Germantown 328 W Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, P, United States

Join Weavers Way Co-op and Clean Energy Co-op members as we celebrate expanding renewable energy with the solar installation at the Germantown store. Come talk to the Clean Energy Co-op and Solar States (solar installer for this project) to learn how you can either install solar on your property/institution or directly in­crease the amount of renewable energy in­stalled in Pennsylvania with the Clean Energy Co-op's pooled investment strategy. Kids can run a shoebox sized solar car. There will be brief messages followed by a group picture at 1:30pm. Store location is: 328 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Free

Fall Fest at the Philly J

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, United States

Join us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season! This year, Fall Fest is FREE to enter. Please be aware that many activities may require tickets or a wrist band to participate. Registration and wristband pre-orders are now open! Early registration helps us provide a smoother and shorter check-in process. Wristbands are available at a discounted rate until 10/15, individual tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Some of our free & ticketed activities for all ages include: •Live Music •Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course •Giant Dual Slide •Bounce House for ages 3 and under •Train Ride

Free

Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

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

Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:

Pay What You Wish

Arboretum Tour

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

On November 2 we’re celebrating the opening of our accredited arboretum at Schuylkill Center!

Free

Climate Revival Tour: Gospel Concert with Special Guests

Grace Community United Methodist Church 1213 Central Ave, Chester, United States

Come join us for an Unforgettable Night of Gospel Music, Inspiration, and Change! Get ready to experience a powerful evening filled with soul-stirring gospel performances and thought-provoking speakers at the Climate Revival Tour! Featuring uplifting music that will move your spirit, including performances from Climate Revival's very own Antonique Smith & local choirs, this is more than just a concert—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. While the music will lift your soul, we’ll also hear from inspiring voices like Climate Revival Cofounder Rev Yearwood, who will share how our faith and community can come together to protect the environment and build

Free

Owl Howl

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

Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, we’ll head into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

$29

Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, United States

On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist Nora E Luks and poet Mary Zhou, and artist Rushawn Stanley, or “Scum Lizard,” and poet Gabriel Ramirez. We'll celebrate with readings, artist talks, refreshments, prints and books for sale, live music from Universal Rhythm, and MORE!

Free

A DVAA Screening of “The Invisible Man” (1933)

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at DVAA for a special screening of James Whale’s 1933 classic “The Invisible Man”. Popcorn and candy will be provided at the event. DVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Please consider a donation of $10 to support this event and more like it! About the Movie: While researching a new drug, Dr. Jack Griffin stumbles on a potion that can make him invisible. When he reveals his new ability to his old mentor and his fiancée, it's clear that a side effect of the potion is insanity. Jack goes

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Love Your Pretzel Park Day

Pretzel Park 4300 Silverwood Street, Philadelphia, United States

Spend the morning beautifying Pretzel Park. Tasks will include trash and litter pick-up; leaves and organic debris clean-up; as well as weeding, planting and mulching. Gardening equipment provided. Refreshments provided. Please register at loveyourpark.org Rain date: November 10, 2024

Free

Stories and Crafts Free Family Day!

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

Join the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park for a Free Family Day! Try out kids crafts and activities all about Swedish and Scandinavian books and stories! Play with Pippi Longstocking, explore with the Moomins, or get ready for winter with the Tomten. Create your own tomte and other Swedish characters to take home! Share a new culture with your family while encouraging literacy skills for kids of all ages. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity!

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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Irish Ancestors

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania continues its ground-breaking, in-depth series Peopling Pennsylvania in its next and final installment, presenting the journey of one Irish family that emigrated to western Pennsylvania as part of a chain migration between 1825 and 1845. Discover the meticulous research connecting siblings and their descendants, tracing their roots back to County Tyrone. This genealogical exploration is featured programming during HSP’s yearlong celebration of 200 years of documented history. Certified Genealogist and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Mary Kircher Roddy, presents these finding and their context and shares research strategies for family historians with Irish

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Made at Bok Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States +1 more

Made@Bok hosts Markets in the Bok Building in South Philly featuring dozens of artists that have made Bok home for their creative careers. The Markets will have food trucks outside, Bok Bar on the stunning auditorium stage and a Gymnasium filled with fine arts and people to connect and shop directly with the artists. Come sip, shop and get into that Holiday cheer with finding the perfect gift for your loved one- or you! Free and open to the public! PAYG

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WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK WITH LADY DANNI

Land Health Native Plant Nursery

Learn how to gather free medicine and food from many of Philly's wild plants with the wise and wonderful Lady Danni. Lady Danni (she/her/crone) calls herself a good lady forager. She is a crafter of herbals helping people reconnect with the healing power of nature and explores the edible and medicinal qualities of the "plants formerly known as weeds." She hosts urban foraging tours in Philadelphia, often as part of Wild Foodies of Philly, and she is an advocate for urban green spaces, community gardens and land sovereignty. She, along with seven other farmers and urban gardeners comprise the Painted

Historic Waynesborough Speaker Series: Gary Ecelbarger

Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, United States

The Battle of the Clouds Join historian and author Gary Ecelbarger at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, for a new and fascinating look at the Revolutionary War battle that nobody won and which hardly happened at all. This tale of wet gunpowder, muddy roads, and missed chances still fascinates military scholars and history buffs alike. What really happened the day the Continental Army and the British redcoats stared each other down from two opposing hillsides outside of Paoli? Ecelbarger has written 10 books and dozens of essays and articles on the American Revolution, the American Civil War, and a host

$15

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

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

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator

Free

Small Business Saturday Market at Bok

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, our Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more!

Free

Event Series Ecological Landscape Design

Emerging Art Collectors Preview for The Print Center’s Benefit Auction

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States

Join The Print Center for a special free evening where guests can preview the artwork up for bid in our 2024 Benefit Auction and hear about the works from some of the artists who created them. Guests can also ask questions about buying and caring for artworks, and learn about approaches to collecting. The Print Center’s 2024 Benefit Auction is our major fundraising event of the year! Proceeds support a full year of excellent and compelling exhibitions, public programs, educational activities and publications. This year’s Benefit will honor two outstanding contributors to our city’s cultural life: Sarah McEneaney, artist and

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Made at Bok Winter Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok.

Free

MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS

Galeria 4261, P, United States

MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythm & Reels Miniseries Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 8:00pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA, GALERIA ESPERANZA FREE: General Admission The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the

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