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SUMMARY:Co-op 101
DESCRIPTION:Join the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance for an informative session that will cover the basics of cooperatives\, their benefits and purpose\, models and membership structures\, and a brief history. \nWhether you’re new to the concept of cooperative businesses or looking to deepen your understanding\, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and learn about this community ownership structure which works to build democratic community control\, participation\, and wealth. Get ready to explore the world of cooperative businesses and their impact on communities. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/co-op-101/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library BRIC Center\, 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,Art,Free,Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:Nature and the Mind: A virtual lunchtime discussion exploring the science of nature’s impact on the brain
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever feel overwhelmed by constant media\, packed schedules\, and work pressures? Many of us know the relief that comes from stepping outside\, breathing fresh air\, and reconnecting with the natural world. \nJoin environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman\, PhD\, and psychologist and neuroscientist Emily Falk\, PhD\, for an engaging conversation on the science behind nature’s restorative effects. They will explore how time in natural environments can boost energy\, sharpen focus\, lift mood\, and support mental and physical well-being. \nMarc Berman\, PhD\, is a Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Environmental Neuroscience Lab at the University of Chicago. He is the author of Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive\, Physical\, and Social Well-Being (2025). \nEmily Falk\, PhD\, is the Director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab and Climate Communication Division at the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania\, and the author of What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change (2025).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-and-the-mind-a-virtual-lunchtime-discussion-exploring-the-science-of-natures-impact-on-the-brain/
LOCATION:morris arboretum\, 100 E Northwestern Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning,Nature Talks,Special Event,Wellness
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SUMMARY:EcoFair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair\, Green Philly’s third annual family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. Enjoy a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas with: \nInspiring and educational programming featuring storytelling and workshops.\n-Recycle your unwanted or used clothing & textiles with The Wardrobe\n-Art activations by Walls for Justice.\n-Sustainable Marketplace: Shop eco-alternatives for your home and life from local makers and businesses.\n-Discover how to take action and get involved with local nonprofits.\n-Meet and network with other sustainably-minded friends \nWhether you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the planet or simply looking for a fun and educational experience\, EcoFair has something for everyone. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement towards a greener future!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ecofair-2026/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,family and kid friendly,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Festival,Film,Food & Drink,Hands-On Science,Hybrid Event,Lifelong Learning,Outdoor Event,Social,Special Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge at The Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on Saturday\, April 25 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at The Woodlands! (Raindate: 4/26) \nIn partnership with Green Philly\, The Woodlands\, Feminist Bird Club Philly\, Andrew the Arborist\, Disability Pride PA\, the Philadelphia Mycology Club and City Nature Challenge 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 during the worldwide City Nature Challenge! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/city-nature-challenge-at-the-woodlands/
LOCATION:The Woodlands\, 4000 Woodland Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,family and kid friendly,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Food & Drink,Hands-On Science,Hybrid Event,Lifelong Learning,Outdoor Event,Social,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase with Pablo Batista
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Arts Center\npresents \nEsperanza Latin Jazz Showcase\nCurated by Award-Winning Percussionist Pablo Batista \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n4/17/26\, 7:00pm \n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+)\nComplimentary Livestream \nEAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series\, led and curated by series director\, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist\, Pablo Batista. \nThis inaugural concert will feature the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians\, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s\, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era\, premiering new arrangements by bandleaders Jimmy Lopes and Tony Perez of classic big band Latin jazz greats\, including Mario Balza\, Tito Rodriguez\, Machito\, and Dizzy Gillespie. \nPart of the U.S. Semiquincentennial: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will present a series of programs that celebrate and explore the Latino voice within the American landscape. Through arts\, culture\, and community engagement\, these programs will highlight the contributions\, histories\, and perspectives of Latino communities as part of the broader American story. \nFood and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi. \nThis program was made possible through the generous support of the City of Philadelphia\, with additional support from the Presser Foundation\, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. \nTICKETS\nEsperanzaArtsCenter.us \nPREVIEW VIDEOS\nPablo Batista Latin Jazz Ensemble at South
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/esperanza-latin-jazz-showcase-with-pablo-batista/
LOCATION:Teatro Esperanza\, 4261 North 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Circular Fashion,Community Events,family and kid friendly,Lifelong Learning,Outdoor Event,Social,Special Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Nature Record
DESCRIPTION:Public Engagement Event\nThe Nature Record is the first comprehensive\, independent\, evidence-based assessment of how nature is doing in the United States and how changes in nature are shaping our lives\, communities\, and economy.\nThe public comment period for The Nature Record Assessment is open. Members of the public are invited to review the assessment and submit comments to help improve its clarity\, accuracy\, and usefulness.\nThis free\, public event will help shape the Assessment\, and will include information sharing\, Q&A sessions\, the reading of a poem by local author Tianna Godsey\, and collaborative round table discussions.\nCome talk with our authors\, learn about the report\, and share your thoughts. Add your voice to a public conversation with the authors of The Nature Record Assessment.\nSign Up\nThis event is in partnership with Accessing Urban Nature Initiative and The Nature Record.\n Accessing Urban Nature Initiative (AUNI) connects Philadelphia residents with the city’s hidden wildlife through a network of motion-triggered trail cameras in local green spaces. Partnering with community groups\, parks\, and wildlife refuges\, AUNI captures captivating images of urban animals to inspire curiosity\, outdoor exploration\, and environmental stewardship. As an ongoing research study\, AUNI helps us understand how wildlife thrives in the city\, guiding efforts to protect urban nature and biodiversity for generations to come.\nThe Nature Record is the first comprehensive\, independent\, evidence-based assessment of how nature is doing in the United States and how changes in nature are shaping our lives\, communities\, and economy.\nFrom March 2 through May 31\, anyone can review the draft Assessment and share input through a public comment portal\, or at virtual or in-person engagement events listed on the website.\nThe Nature Record examines the status\, trends and future of nature in the United States\, and how changes in nature are shaping our lives\, communities\, and economy. Nature influences the air we breathe\, the water we drink\, the homes we build\, the stability of our climate\, the health of our brains and bodies\, and the strength of our local economies. Even for those who don’t focus on  environmental issues every day\, these connections are constant and deeply woven into daily life.\nThe Nature Record is an independent team of nearly 200 leading scientists\, researchers\, experts\, and practitioners. Their work is rooted in science\, guided by communities\, and enriched by public participation. The Nature Record is creating a clear\, accessible picture of nature across the nation and the role it plays in everything from local economies to public health and community resilience.\nPoetry Reading: Tianna Godsey (she/they) is a desert transplant making home in the PA woodlands for the past three decades. She has proudly self-published two full-length poetry collections with her third coming out this May\, titled Untrammeled: golden-cracked words. When not writing poetry\, Tianna is playing with her 12-year-old soul-cat Stella and coordinating events for Natural Lands\, where she works to create restorative and engaging opportunities for humans to connect with nature and each other. Find more of her work at creativetianna.com or follow her on Instagram @goldencracked_words.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-nature-record/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Clinic Training
DESCRIPTION:As the only licensed wildlife rehabilitation clinic in the city of Philadelphia\, the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center takes in thousands of sick\, injured\, and orphaned animals each year. Our small team of clinic staff relies on the support of dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers to care for native small mammals\, birds\, raptors\, reptiles\, and amphibians. Start on your path to become one of our dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers by attending a volunteering training session.\nSign Up\nVolunteer Training Requirements\nBefore starting work in the clinic\, volunteers must attend a training session\, submit a volunteer waiver and application\, and complete online ethics/safety courses. Clinic support volunteers must be at least 16 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Animal care volunteers have to be at least 18 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Further requirements and expectations can be found on our volunteer page and will be covered during the volunteer training sessions.\nAvailable Training Sessions\nIn-person training sessions will be held on Saturday\, February 7 and February 28 from 2:30-3:30pm. Registration is required. If you cannot attend any of the in-person training sessions\, we offer an online training video HERE. You only need to attend one in-person training session or watch the training video. Questions? Contact volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org.\nWinterfest\nThis event is part of our Winterfest series\, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you to bring a donation of cotton balls\, kitchen trash bags (13 and 55 gal)\, free and clear laundry detergent\, or Dawn dish soap to this event to help us care for sick\, injured\, or abandoned wildlife at the Wildlife Clinic.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wildlife-clinic-training-3/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lifelong Learning,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Clinic Training
DESCRIPTION:As the only licensed wildlife rehabilitation clinic in the city of Philadelphia\, the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center takes in thousands of sick\, injured\, and orphaned animals each year. Our small team of clinic staff relies on the support of dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers to care for native small mammals\, birds\, raptors\, reptiles\, and amphibians. Start on your path to become one of our dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers by attending a volunteering training session.\nSign Up\nVolunteer Training Requirements\nBefore starting work in the clinic\, volunteers must attend a training session\, submit a volunteer waiver and application\, and complete online ethics/safety courses. Clinic support volunteers must be at least 16 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Animal care volunteers have to be at least 18 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Further requirements and expectations can be found on our volunteer page and will be covered during the volunteer training sessions.\nAvailable Training Sessions\nIn-person training sessions will be held on Saturday\, February 7 and February 21 from 2:30-3:30pm. Registration is required. If you cannot attend any of the in-person training sessions\, we offer an online training video HERE. You only need to attend one in-person training session or watch the training video. Questions? Contact volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org.\nWinterfest\nThis event is part of our Winterfest series\, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you to bring a donation of cotton balls\, kitchen trash bags (13 and 55 gal)\, free and clear laundry detergent\, or Dawn dish soap to this event to help us care for sick\, injured\, or abandoned wildlife at the Wildlife Clinic.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wildlife-clinic-training-2/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lifelong Learning,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Educators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover creative strategies to simplify the complex concepts of climate change for students in grades 4-12. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a nature center educator\, you’ll learn hands-on activities to help your students understand the causes and impacts of climate change both around the world and in their neighborhood. Space is limited\, register today!\nRegister Now\nFee: $25\nLimited child care available\, please contact  Aaliyah Green Ross\, Director of Education\, at aaliyah@schuylkillcenter.org for details. Act48 credits available. This workshop is free for Philadelphia School District teachers. Philadelphia School District teachers should email aaliyah@schuylkillcenter.org to register.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/climate-change-educators-workshop/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Clinic Training
DESCRIPTION:As the only licensed wildlife rehabilitation clinic in the city of Philadelphia\, the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center takes in thousands of sick\, injured\, and orphaned animals each year. Our small team of clinic staff relies on the support of dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers to care for native small mammals\, birds\, raptors\, reptiles\, and amphibians. Start on your path to become one of our dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers by attending a volunteering training session.\nSign Up\nVolunteer Training Requirements\nBefore starting work in the clinic\, volunteers must attend a training session\, submit a volunteer waiver and application\, and complete online ethics/safety courses. Clinic support volunteers must be at least 16 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Animal care volunteers have to be at least 18 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Further requirements and expectations can be found on our volunteer page and will be covered during the volunteer training sessions.\nAvailable Training Sessions\nIn-person training sessions will be held on Saturday\, February 7 and February 28 from 2:30-3:30pm. Registration is required. If you cannot attend any of the in-person training sessions\, we offer an online training video HERE. You only need to attend one in-person training session or watch the training video. Questions? Contact volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org.\nWinterfest\nThis event is part of our Winterfest series\, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you to bring a donation of cotton balls\, kitchen trash bags (13 and 55 gal)\, free and clear laundry detergent\, or Dawn dish soap to this event to help us care for sick\, injured\, or abandoned wildlife at the Wildlife Clinic.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wildlife-clinic-training/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lifelong Learning,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Toad Detour Training
DESCRIPTION: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 the 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. Toad Detour season runs from March 1st to June 30th. 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.\nSign Up\nThis family-friendly Toad Detour volunteer training session will be hosted at the Visitor Center on Saturday\, February 7th from 1-2pm. Sign up to let us know you are coming. Can’t make it on this date? Watch our online Toad Detour training video here. Questions? Contact volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org.\nWinterfest\nThis event is part of our Winterfest series\, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you to bring a donation of cotton balls\, kitchen trash bags (13 and 55 gal)\, free and clear laundry detergent\, or Dawn dish soap to this event to help us care for sick\, injured\, or abandoned wildlife at the Wildlife Clinic.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/toad-detour-training-2/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lifelong Learning,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Winter Ecological Restoration Certification Session 3
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Ecological Restoration Certificate Program: Session 3\nLearn the skills\, frameworks\, and worldview of regenerative land stewardship\nJanuary – February 2026 • Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education • In partnership with Reviving Wisdom\nThe Ecological Restoration Certificate offers deep\, practical training for both professionals and committed learners. Whether you steward land for work or want to care for the place you live\, this immersive program gives you the tools\, frameworks\, and hands-on experience to support ecological recovery using non-toxic\, human-powered methods. No prerequisites required—just curiosity and a desire to restore the land.\nView Session One on January 17 and Sign Up\nPartner With Nature to Heal Damaged Ecosystems\nOver three winter Saturdays\, you’ll learn how to recognize the patterns of healthy ecosystems\, read ecological memory on the land\, and design + implement real restoration projects. Participants leave with the confidence to assess sites\, set restoration goals\, design native plant communities\, and work with the natural forces of succession\, seasonality\, and elemental energies.\nThis is a regenerative\, relationship-centered approach to land care suitable for:\nHomes and backyards\nWoodlands\, meadows\, and prairies\nFarms and riparian zones\nPublic land\, parks\, and community spaces\nConservation and restoration projects\nEvery session includes:\nHands-on fieldwork\, plant identification\, tool use\, ecological observation\, mindful movement\, and community practice.\nA Regenerative Approach to Land Care\nToday’s landscapes are stressed—by invasive pressure\, soil disturbance\, fragmentation\, and climate impacts. This program offers a restoration framework rooted in:\nObservation and ecological literacy\nCompassionate stewardship approaches\nTraditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)\nEmergent practices & embodied awareness\nReciprocity and relationship with place\nYou’ll learn how to work with natural processes rather than against them\, and how to read the land deeply enough to know how to help without producing harm.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nAssessing Site Conditions\nHow to conduct a full site analysis (soil\, hydrology\, microclimates\, disturbance history)\nReading ecological indicators\, succession\, and plant community dynamics\nUnderstanding ecological memory and the cultural/historical forces that shaped the land\nIdentifying keystone species and their ecological roles\nLearning From Nature\nIdentifying native plant communities\, ecotypes\, and reference landscapes\nUsing seasonal rhythms and ecological cues to guide restoration\nIntegrating Indigenous wisdom and modern ecological science\nNature journaling and embodied observation techniques\nRestoration Planning & Design\nDesigning custom\, hyper-local native plant communities\n“Succession hacking” and phased restoration planning\nSelecting native species to outcompete invasives and restore structure\nTiming woodies\, herbaceous plantings\, and seedcasting for best results\nImplementing Restoration Projects\nNon-toxic invasive species management: mechanical\, cultural\, and ecological methods\nEfficient tool use\, tool care\, and injury-preventative body mechanics\nInstalling native plants with genetic integrity (ecotypes)\nStewarding forests\, meadows\, prairies\, and riparian zones\nBuilding a Sustainable Stewardship Practice\nPreventing burnout through mindful movement & efficient body use\nProcessing ecological grief and developing emotional resilience\nUnderstanding the role of humans as keystone species\nBuilding language to advocate for non-chemical restoration approaches\nCulture & Community Building\nShared Stewardship: Making land care a community practice rooted in reciprocity.\nCollective Action: Mobilizing neighbors\, partners\, and local groups to steward shared spaces.\nConnection to Place: Strengthening ecological relationship through rhythm\, ritual\, and community projects.\nWho This Program Is For\nThis program supports people across many backgrounds\, including:\nEcological restoration & conservation professionals\nGardeners\, landscapers\, and land-care practitioners\nVolunteers with conservancies\, nonprofits\, or watershed groups\nLandowners wanting to restore woodlands\, meadows\, or degraded spaces\nHerbalists\, foragers\, educators\, and nature-connected practitioners\nAnyone wanting to learn ecological restoration with no prerequisites\nIf you want to build your skillset in ecological restoration and deepen your connection with the land\, you will feel right at home!\nProgram Format\nThree winter Saturdays:\nJanuary 17 — 10AM–4PM\nJanuary 24 — 10AM–4PM\nFebruary 7 — 10AM–4PM\nWeather backup dates: January 31 & February 14\nExpect outdoor conditions\, uneven terrain\, and hands-on restoration tasks. We work in teams and can accommodate a range of mobility needs.\nWhat to Bring\nWarm layers\, sturdy boots\, gloves\nWater\, lunch\, snacks\nNotebook or journal\nCuriosity & willingness to engage with the land\nProgram Cost: $495 per person\nIncludes 18 hours of instruction\, field practice\, materials\, and guidance.\nPayment plans available.\nAbout the Instructor: Tyler K\nHerbalist • Land Steward • Educator\n Founder of Reviving Wisdom (revivingwisdom.com)\nTyler K is an herbalist\, forager\, seed keeper\, and ecological land steward whose life’s work revolves around restoring relationships between people and the land. Through Reviving Wisdom\, he stewards and advises on thousands of acres across the region—transforming degraded lawns into prairies\, meadows\, shrublands\, young forests\, and edible native landscapes that support biodiversity and nourish communities.\nTyler partners with landowners\, farms\, restaurants\, community organizations\, and nonprofits to heal ecosystems and bring native foods and medicines back into daily life. His teaching integrates traditional ecological knowledge\, field ecology\, anthropology\, and embodied awareness. He also facilitates ceremonies and seasonal gatherings that foster reconnection with land-based traditions.\nHe has studied ecological sciences\, anthropology\, and philosophy at Drexel University; worked more than 20 years in ecological research and public education; and apprenticed with herbalists\, ethnobotanists\, and Indigenous knowledge keepers around the world. Tyler shares accessible\, non-toxic\, regenerative land-care practices with people of all backgrounds.\nJoin the 2026 Ecological Restoration Certificate Program\nBecome part of a growing movement of land stewards committed to restoring ecosystems\, rebuilding culture\, and tending the Earth with humility and skill—one woodland\, meadow\, and backyard at a time.\nRegistration Now Open
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-ecological-restoration-certification-session-3/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Our exciting Owl Prowl returns for an evening of everything owl. These night-time hunters are rarely seen\, although traces of their existence can be found with a watchful eye. Learn about some of the physical and behavioral characteristics that make these birds so exceptional and dissect pellets that they’ve left behind. After we learn about owls\, we’ll grab our flashlights and take a hike\, searching and listening for these elusive birds.\nTickets: $10 for members/$20 for nonmembers.\nTickets\nWinterfest\nThis event is part of our Winterfest series\, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you to bring a donation of cotton balls\, kitchen trash bags (13 and 55 gal)\, free and clear laundry detergent\, or Dawn dish soap to this event to help us care for sick\, injured\, or abandoned wildlife at the Wildlife Clinic.\nMembers of the Schuylkill Center are part of a special community of nature and wildlife champions whose generous support furthers our mission to connect people with nature and preserve open green space in Philadelphia. Membership offers unique access\, experiences\, and benefits to bring your family closer to nature while supporting the Center’s core programs: environmental education\, land stewardship\, wildlife rehabilitation\, and environmental art.\n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/owl-prowl-4/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Census
DESCRIPTION:This is a great time of year for bird watching\, and we’d like to invite community scientists to help us collect data for our annual Winter Bird Census! We’ll monitor the abundance of bird species that winter in our forests and fields. All of the information we collect will be shared with other community scientists\, helping us to better understand how our local bird populations change over time.\nSign Up\nDrinks and light snacks will be provided. Birders of any level experience are welcome to join\, no birding experience necessary. This program is for adults only.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-bird-census-3/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lifelong Learning,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Winter Ecological Restoration Certification Session 2
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Ecological Restoration Certificate Program: Session 2\nLearn the skills\, frameworks\, and worldview of regenerative land stewardship\nJanuary – February 2026 • Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education • In partnership with Reviving Wisdom\nThe Ecological Restoration Certificate offers deep\, practical training for both professionals and committed learners. Whether you steward land for work or want to care for the place you live\, this immersive program gives you the tools\, frameworks\, and hands-on experience to support ecological recovery using non-toxic\, human-powered methods. No prerequisites required—just curiosity and a desire to restore the land.\nView Session One on January 17 and Sign Up\nPartner With Nature to Heal Damaged Ecosystems\nOver three winter Saturdays\, you’ll learn how to recognize the patterns of healthy ecosystems\, read ecological memory on the land\, and design + implement real restoration projects. Participants leave with the confidence to assess sites\, set restoration goals\, design native plant communities\, and work with the natural forces of succession\, seasonality\, and elemental energies.\nThis is a regenerative\, relationship-centered approach to land care suitable for:\nHomes and backyards\nWoodlands\, meadows\, and prairies\nFarms and riparian zones\nPublic land\, parks\, and community spaces\nConservation and restoration projects\nEvery session includes:\nHands-on fieldwork\, plant identification\, tool use\, ecological observation\, mindful movement\, and community practice.\nA Regenerative Approach to Land Care\nToday’s landscapes are stressed—by invasive pressure\, soil disturbance\, fragmentation\, and climate impacts. This program offers a restoration framework rooted in:\nObservation and ecological literacy\nCompassionate stewardship approaches\nTraditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)\nEmergent practices & embodied awareness\nReciprocity and relationship with place\nYou’ll learn how to work with natural processes rather than against them\, and how to read the land deeply enough to know how to help without producing harm.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nAssessing Site Conditions\nHow to conduct a full site analysis (soil\, hydrology\, microclimates\, disturbance history)\nReading ecological indicators\, succession\, and plant community dynamics\nUnderstanding ecological memory and the cultural/historical forces that shaped the land\nIdentifying keystone species and their ecological roles\nLearning From Nature\nIdentifying native plant communities\, ecotypes\, and reference landscapes\nUsing seasonal rhythms and ecological cues to guide restoration\nIntegrating Indigenous wisdom and modern ecological science\nNature journaling and embodied observation techniques\nRestoration Planning & Design\nDesigning custom\, hyper-local native plant communities\n“Succession hacking” and phased restoration planning\nSelecting native species to outcompete invasives and restore structure\nTiming woodies\, herbaceous plantings\, and seedcasting for best results\nImplementing Restoration Projects\nNon-toxic invasive species management: mechanical\, cultural\, and ecological methods\nEfficient tool use\, tool care\, and injury-preventative body mechanics\nInstalling native plants with genetic integrity (ecotypes)\nStewarding forests\, meadows\, prairies\, and riparian zones\nBuilding a Sustainable Stewardship Practice\nPreventing burnout through mindful movement & efficient body use\nProcessing ecological grief and developing emotional resilience\nUnderstanding the role of humans as keystone species\nBuilding language to advocate for non-chemical restoration approaches\nCulture & Community Building\nShared Stewardship: Making land care a community practice rooted in reciprocity.\nCollective Action: Mobilizing neighbors\, partners\, and local groups to steward shared spaces.\nConnection to Place: Strengthening ecological relationship through rhythm\, ritual\, and community projects.\nWho This Program Is For\nThis program supports people across many backgrounds\, including:\nEcological restoration & conservation professionals\nGardeners\, landscapers\, and land-care practitioners\nVolunteers with conservancies\, nonprofits\, or watershed groups\nLandowners wanting to restore woodlands\, meadows\, or degraded spaces\nHerbalists\, foragers\, educators\, and nature-connected practitioners\nAnyone wanting to learn ecological restoration with no prerequisites\nIf you want to build your skillset in ecological restoration and deepen your connection with the land\, you will feel right at home!\nProgram Format\nThree winter Saturdays:\nJanuary 17 — 10AM–4PM\nJanuary 24 — 10AM–4PM\nFebruary 7 — 10AM–4PM\nWeather backup dates: January 31 & February 14\nExpect outdoor conditions\, uneven terrain\, and hands-on restoration tasks. We work in teams and can accommodate a range of mobility needs.\nWhat to Bring\nWarm layers\, sturdy boots\, gloves\nWater\, lunch\, snacks\nNotebook or journal\nCuriosity & willingness to engage with the land\nProgram Cost: $495 per person\nIncludes 18 hours of instruction\, field practice\, materials\, and guidance.\nPayment plans available.\nAbout the Instructor: Tyler K\nHerbalist • Land Steward • Educator\n Founder of Reviving Wisdom (revivingwisdom.com)\nTyler K is an herbalist\, forager\, seed keeper\, and ecological land steward whose life’s work revolves around restoring relationships between people and the land. Through Reviving Wisdom\, he stewards and advises on thousands of acres across the region—transforming degraded lawns into prairies\, meadows\, shrublands\, young forests\, and edible native landscapes that support biodiversity and nourish communities.\nTyler partners with landowners\, farms\, restaurants\, community organizations\, and nonprofits to heal ecosystems and bring native foods and medicines back into daily life. His teaching integrates traditional ecological knowledge\, field ecology\, anthropology\, and embodied awareness. He also facilitates ceremonies and seasonal gatherings that foster reconnection with land-based traditions.\nHe has studied ecological sciences\, anthropology\, and philosophy at Drexel University; worked more than 20 years in ecological research and public education; and apprenticed with herbalists\, ethnobotanists\, and Indigenous knowledge keepers around the world. Tyler shares accessible\, non-toxic\, regenerative land-care practices with people of all backgrounds.\nJoin the 2026 Ecological Restoration Certificate Program\nBecome part of a growing movement of land stewards committed to restoring ecosystems\, rebuilding culture\, and tending the Earth with humility and skill—one woodland\, meadow\, and backyard at a time.\nRegistration Now Open
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-ecological-restoration-certification-session-2/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:Winter Ecological Restoration Certification
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Ecological Restoration Certificate Program\nLearn the skills\, frameworks\, and worldview of regenerative land stewardship\nJanuary – February 2026 • Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education • In partnership with Reviving Wisdom\nThe Ecological Restoration Certificate offers deep\, practical training for both professionals and committed learners. Whether you steward land for work or want to care for the place you live\, this immersive program gives you the tools\, frameworks\, and hands-on experience to support ecological recovery using non-toxic\, human-powered methods. No prerequisites required—just curiosity and a desire to restore the land.\nSign Up\nPartner With Nature to Heal Damaged Ecosystems\nOver three winter Saturdays\, you’ll learn how to recognize the patterns of healthy ecosystems\, read ecological memory on the land\, and design + implement real restoration projects. Participants leave with the confidence to assess sites\, set restoration goals\, design native plant communities\, and work with the natural forces of succession\, seasonality\, and elemental energies.\nThis is a regenerative\, relationship-centered approach to land care suitable for:\nHomes and backyards\nWoodlands\, meadows\, and prairies\nFarms and riparian zones\nPublic land\, parks\, and community spaces\nConservation and restoration projects\nEvery session includes:\nHands-on fieldwork\, plant identification\, tool use\, ecological observation\, mindful movement\, and community practice.\nA Regenerative Approach to Land Care\nToday’s landscapes are stressed—by invasive pressure\, soil disturbance\, fragmentation\, and climate impacts. This program offers a restoration framework rooted in:\nObservation and ecological literacy\nCompassionate stewardship approaches\nTraditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)\nEmergent practices & embodied awareness\nReciprocity and relationship with place\nYou’ll learn how to work with natural processes rather than against them\, and how to read the land deeply enough to know how to help without producing harm.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nAssessing Site Conditions\nHow to conduct a full site analysis (soil\, hydrology\, microclimates\, disturbance history)\nReading ecological indicators\, succession\, and plant community dynamics\nUnderstanding ecological memory and the cultural/historical forces that shaped the land\nIdentifying keystone species and their ecological roles\nLearning From Nature\nIdentifying native plant communities\, ecotypes\, and reference landscapes\nUsing seasonal rhythms and ecological cues to guide restoration\nIntegrating Indigenous wisdom and modern ecological science\nNature journaling and embodied observation techniques\nRestoration Planning & Design\nDesigning custom\, hyper-local native plant communities\n“Succession hacking” and phased restoration planning\nSelecting native species to outcompete invasives and restore structure\nTiming woodies\, herbaceous plantings\, and seedcasting for best results\nImplementing Restoration Projects\nNon-toxic invasive species management: mechanical\, cultural\, and ecological methods\nEfficient tool use\, tool care\, and injury-preventative body mechanics\nInstalling native plants with genetic integrity (ecotypes)\nStewarding forests\, meadows\, prairies\, and riparian zones\nBuilding a Sustainable Stewardship Practice\nPreventing burnout through mindful movement & efficient body use\nProcessing ecological grief and developing emotional resilience\nUnderstanding the role of humans as keystone species\nBuilding language to advocate for non-chemical restoration approaches\nCulture & Community Building\nShared Stewardship: Making land care a community practice rooted in reciprocity.\nCollective Action: Mobilizing neighbors\, partners\, and local groups to steward shared spaces.\nConnection to Place: Strengthening ecological relationship through rhythm\, ritual\, and community projects.\nWho This Program Is For\nThis program supports people across many backgrounds\, including:\nEcological restoration & conservation professionals\nGardeners\, landscapers\, and land-care practitioners\nVolunteers with conservancies\, nonprofits\, or watershed groups\nLandowners wanting to restore woodlands\, meadows\, or degraded spaces\nHerbalists\, foragers\, educators\, and nature-connected practitioners\nAnyone wanting to learn ecological restoration with no prerequisites\nIf you want to build your skillset in ecological restoration and deepen your connection with the land\, you will feel right at home!\nProgram Format\nThree winter Saturdays:\nJanuary 17 — 10AM–4PM\nJanuary 24 — 10AM–4PM\nFebruary 7 — 10AM–4PM\nWeather backup dates: January 31 & February 14\nExpect outdoor conditions\, uneven terrain\, and hands-on restoration tasks. We work in teams and can accommodate a range of mobility needs.\nWhat to Bring\nWarm layers\, sturdy boots\, gloves\nWater\, lunch\, snacks\nNotebook or journal\nCuriosity & willingness to engage with the land\nProgram Cost: $495 per person\nIncludes 18 hours of instruction\, field practice\, materials\, and guidance.\nPayment plans available.\nAbout the Instructor: Tyler K\nHerbalist • Land Steward • Educator\n Founder of Reviving Wisdom (revivingwisdom.com)\nTyler K is an herbalist\, forager\, seed keeper\, and ecological land steward whose life’s work revolves around restoring relationships between people and the land. Through Reviving Wisdom\, he stewards and advises on thousands of acres across the region—transforming degraded lawns into prairies\, meadows\, shrublands\, young forests\, and edible native landscapes that support biodiversity and nourish communities.\nTyler partners with landowners\, farms\, restaurants\, community organizations\, and nonprofits to heal ecosystems and bring native foods and medicines back into daily life. His teaching integrates traditional ecological knowledge\, field ecology\, anthropology\, and embodied awareness. He also facilitates ceremonies and seasonal gatherings that foster reconnection with land-based traditions.\nHe has studied ecological sciences\, anthropology\, and philosophy at Drexel University; worked more than 20 years in ecological research and public education; and apprenticed with herbalists\, ethnobotanists\, and Indigenous knowledge keepers around the world. Tyler shares accessible\, non-toxic\, regenerative land-care practices with people of all backgrounds.\nJoin the 2026 Ecological Restoration Certificate Program\nBecome part of a growing movement of land stewards committed to restoring ecosystems\, rebuilding culture\, and tending the Earth with humility and skill—one woodland\, meadow\, and backyard at a time.\nRegistration Now Open
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-ecological-restoration-certification/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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