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  • Making Connections: PA Department of Education STEELS Standards and the MWEE

    Part 1: Virtual half-day session, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Part 2: Full day in-person session. Pick the session closest to you: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Pattan East (Malvern) Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Pattan Central (Harrisburg) Thursday, March 2, 2023, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Pattan West (Pittsburgh) Audience: School leaders such as curriculum coordinators, principals, science department heads, teacher leaders, intermediate unit staff, and non-formal environmental education providers that work with schools. Cost: FREE. Act 48 hours and lunch are provided! Space is limited! Register Now The newly adopted Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, and

  • Reconstructing Black Families: Stories from the Chew Papers

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

    Spread throughout the 288.5 linear feet of the Chew Family Papers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania is the evidence of the lives of early American families of African descent, both free and enslaved. Recent digitization work and research by the African American Genealogy Group (AAGG) has started to re-create family groups from the Mid-Atlantic region. Hear from members of AAGG on their findings and learn from Cliveden staff about the impact this work has on the interpretation at a local historic site. The first hour will be a presentation, available both in person at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    Free
  • TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

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

    Free
  • Walk Around Philadelphia Virtual Walk Talk

    ZOOM

    Join us via Zoom to learn about the 100+ miles of adventure that comprise Walk Around Philadelphia as we set out to explore the city's edge. -Get a virtual guided tour of the city's border -Meet the artist/organizer & fellow perimeter walkers -Get answers to FAQ & learn about the walk's evolution -Consider joining an upcoming segment! A true 'fringe' experience at the city's margins, 12th Walk Around Philadelphia will be split into 12 segments over four weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) Aug 12th – Sept 17th. A companion exhibition upstairs at Cherry Street Pier runs June 15th through September 23rd. Register for

    Free
  • Global Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference: Advancing WaSH Goals in a Changing World Through Innovation and Resilience

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

    The challenges of climate change and resource shortages require innovative approaches to advance resiliency and mitigation in WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). This 1-day conference will address the urgent need for new technologies and new data analytics in water management throughout the world in order to adapt to the future realities of more extreme weather patterns and events, sea-level rising, glacier melting and drought. Innovative thinking is needed. Successful implementation of new and modern (water) management tools will be highlighted; innovative approaches for community involvement and commercial buy-in will be debated; and practical solutions as brokered by governing bodies, market

  • Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference: Focus on Forest Health

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

    It is no secret that plants in our region are facing new challenges to their survival, growth, and reproduction due to a variety of threats that includes land use change, habitat loss, climate change, and more. One of the places this is most keenly felt is in our regional forests. Join us either in-person or virtually as we bring together a panel of plant scientists and conservation experts for an intensive one-day conference that highlights the intersection of plant science and conservation. Whether you work in conservation, forestry, arboriculture, landscape design, or plant science – or are simply interested in

    $80 – $150
  • Watershed Education on the Conestoga River

    Delaware

    When: July 29 through August 2, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Where: Online assignments the week before and week after, on the Millersville University (MU) campus, and on the Conestoga River. Audience: This hybrid course is open to graduate students, formal and nonformal educators, and school administrators. Credits: 3 graduate credits (equivalent 90 hours of Act 48 for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers). Cost: Summer tuition and fees. Register Now Steve Kerlin, Ph.D., director of education at Stroud Water Research Center and MU adjunct, will lead this advanced course in watershed education knowledge and pedagogy for formal and

  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Lost and Found: How DNA Helps Rebuild Ancestral Histories

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

    Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP), in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP), as they host author of The Genetic Genealogist, Blaine Bettinger, as its 200th Anniversary signature speaker for the theme What’s Your Story? Chronicling Families and Communities. The signature talk, Lost and Found: How DNA Helps Rebuild Ancestral Histories, explores the remarkable ways DNA advancements allow us to reconstruct the stories of forgotten populations—those affected by family disruptions and incomplete records. This conversational lecture will highlight how genetic tools fill the gaps left by missing paper trails, using relatable success stories to show how DNA

    $10
  • Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Researching Building Ghosts: A Talk and Booksigning

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

    Join author Molly Lester and photographer Michael Bixler to discuss their new book, Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City (Temple University Press, November 2024), and the ghosts that reveal new truths and provocations about the changing city. For this engaging event, Lester and Bixler explain and explore “Building ghosts,” the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies, they can reveal remarkable things, such as an old staircase going up the side of a building or plaster

    Free – $10
  • Wellness: Mind, Body, Nature

    Palmer Park Frankford Ave & East Palmer Street, 2346 E Susquehanna Ave,, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for a mindful day of action at Palmer Park! We’ll kick off with a community clean up, followed by a guided meditation, and a conversation on sustainable fashion/beauty, leave no trace, and the protection of public lands. You’ll leave grounded, inspired, and equipped to advocate for a healthier planet. Snacks and good company included!

    Free
  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents: Black Music as History with Dyana Williams

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

    Join legendary radio host, journalist, and cultural advocate Dyana Williams for a conversation on the power of Black music as a vessel for history, memory, and identity. As a cofounder of Black Music Month and a tireless champion for artists’ rights and cultural preservation, Williams brings a unique perspective to the intersection of music and activism. She will trace the origins of Black Music Month, highlight the role of music in preserving African American stories across generations, and reflect on the responsibility and urgency of archiving these cultural expressions. This program will explore how music not only entertains but also

  • An Evening with Gerald Cyrus

    The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States +1 more

    Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with photographer Gerald Cyrus, sponsored by the Darryl Chappell Foundation. Cyrus will discuss his work, his 40+ year career and sources of inspiration. 6pm – Reception with Cyrus and Chappell, light refreshments will be served 6:30pm – Artist Talk (presented in-person and on Zoom) This event is free and open to the public. Visit The Print Center’s website for more details and to register for Zoom. The Darryl Chappell Foundation’s mission is to empower Afrodescendant artists to achieve their highest potential, with a vision of a community of artists working together to

    Free