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  • Earth Talk: Monarch Butterflies and the Miracle of Migration with author Mike Weilbacher

    abington township public library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, United States

    Writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher will share the butterfly's unique story, weaving up-to-date science on the creature’s status with folk legend and even Aztec myth. You’ll gain a new appreciation for this king of butterflies, and learn innumerable ways you can help this incredible animal. The author of “Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature In and Around Philadelphia,” Mike travels the region offering lectures and walks on everything from climate change in Philadelphia to microplastics to the healing power of nature. His programs have reached more than 3,000 people in just the last three years. Capricorn Bookshop will be selling "Wild Philly”

    Free

  • More Than a Game: Connections and Community in Women’s Sports

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

    How do the stories we inherit shape the paths that we choose? Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a conversation with Valerie Still, a WNBA Hall of Famer, author, and direct descendant of William Still, widely regarded as the Father of the Underground Railroad. Drawing on both her family’s legacy and her career as a professional basketball player, Still will reflect on how the stories of those who came before us continue to shape our understanding of resilience, perseverance, and representation. Still will be joined by the Philadelphia Sisters Sports Group and ESPN award-winning TV play-by-play commentator and analyst

    $10