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  • Rework the Runway

    Northbowl 909 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Rework the Runway is a sustainable fashion show and design competition happening on Earth Day 2024 at North Bowl in Philadelphia. 10-15 hand-selected Philly-based designers will use secondhand clothing and recycled materials to create one-of-a-kind reworked looks to be featured in a fashion show. The winner of the competition will win a full 4-way rack inside Urban Exchange Project to sell their items at full profit for 2 months as well as a First Friday event highlighting their residency. Urban Exchange Project will also be releasing its line of recycled and reworked pieces in the 2nd portion of the show.

    $25.00

  • PA Fibershed Industry Happy Hour: A Sustainable Networking Event

    Philadelphia Fashion Incubator 706 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us as we kick off the holiday season at our Industry Happy Hour on Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is for professionals in the fashion, textile, and home goods industries who are passionate about sustainability, circularity and local sourcing. It’s a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and hear about PA Fibershed’s exciting plans for 2025. Enjoy refreshments, including wine, beer, and light bites, while growing your network, engaging in insightful conversations, and sharing your commitment to a sustainable future with new and old friends! Admission FREE for members when the discount

  • Conscious Fashion: Weaving a Sustainable Future

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

    Thursday, January 30, 2025 6:00 PM-8:00 PM On Thursday, January 30, join us for a Town Square discussion on clothing and where it comes from. A cozy sweater to match your jeans, a new scarf to go with your coat, a few stylish shirts for the gym and maybe those cute yoga pants — shopping for clothes is fun, and depending on your tastes, affordable. But there are bigger costs than the price tag you see at the store. Every item in your closet has gone through many steps in a complex production process, from harvesting fibers, dyeing, and sewing

  • Sheep Shearing Day

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

    Saturday, April 26 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, sewing, candle-dipping, and

    Free

  • Downcycling, Recycling and Reuse: Fabscrap Education Session

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

    Downcycling, Recycling and Reuse: Fabscrap Education Session Saturday, June 7, 2025 2:00 PM-4:00 PM In this education session, Fabscrap will introduce visitors to the issues of fashion's pre-consumer textile waste, as well as the need for downcycling, recycling and reuse for both waste reduction and a shift toward circularity. Fabscrap is a nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York City that has pioneered a system to recycle and reuse fabric waste, creating an accessible materials resource for creative communities, while reducing the fashion industry’s impact on the planet. This event is part of The Ecology of Fashion Workshop Series. Learn more.

  • Intro to Machine Sewing- Tote Bag Workshop

    STITCH AND DESTROY 523 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop! STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be sewing on Singer Brilliance machines. All levels are

    $60

  • Baby Gear Group’s Pop-Up Swaptacular

    Mi Casita 1148 Wharton Street,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Reduce, reuse, upcycle at Baby Gear Group's Pop-Up Swaptacular! Out with the old, in with the new baby clothes sizes Preemie/Newborn-5T, as well as maternity clothing/gear, toys, books, and small baby gear items – no strollers, pack-n-plays, high chairs, etc, please. All clothing should be gently used to new, and other items in working/sanitary condition. We operate the swap on an honor system, asking that families take roughly the amount of items that they brought with them. An exception to this is expecting families! Expecting families are invited to take as-needed, especially as newborn items/clothing are so popular to pass

    Free

  • After-School Enrichment: Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival and Intermediate Wilderness Survival

    After-School Enrichment: Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival and Intermediate Wilderness Survival
    Awbury Arboretum 2 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This fall, Awbury’s AdventureWoods is the place to be for hands-on outdoor fun! Children ages 8–11 can join Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival on Thursdays, Sept 25–Oct 30, 2025, from 4–6 PM, where they’ll learn the basics of archery, try their hand at carving, cook over a campfire, and practice core survival skills like foraging, knot-tying, shelter-building, and first aid. For older adventurers ages 11–15, the Intermediate Wilderness Survival program runs Tuesdays, Sept 23–Oct 28, 2025, from 4–6 PM, taking things to the next level with advanced archery drills, tool carving, matchless fire-starting, cooking, and more complex survival challenges.

  • Riverbend’s Merry & Mindful Makers Market

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

    Join us for a festive afternoon at Riverbend's Merry and Mindful Makers Market. We are hosting local artists, makers and growers, sharing their handmade, eco-friendly gifts at our outdoor marketplace. Pick up a holiday gift for someone special, or take the time to explore the preserve with a warm drink and admire the leaves as the season changes. Entry is free, but we ask that you RSVP at the link provided! Stop by Riverbend on December 6th to take part in some s'mores roasting, wreath making, live painting + Mala-knotting demos, games, giveaways, and our flea market! Come learn something

    Free

  • The Penn State Bio-Inspired Innovation Exchange: From Nature to Market

    Cira Centre 2929 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Penn State faculty, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and translational research partners for a high-impact gathering designed to accelerate the pathway from bio-inspired discovery to real-world applications. Featured innovations will include advanced materials replacing toxic chemicals, bio-inspired building materials, and more. The Innovation Exchange is designed for industry technology scouts, R&D teams, early-stage investors, and prospective entrepreneurs to learn about cutting edge inventions emerging from Penn State Research. All research presented will be at an advanced Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Penn State is a leader in Bio-Inspired research, with success translating research into commercial products. Be among the first to

    $95