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SUMMARY:Community Weeds: A participatory workshop on practical approaches for controlling invasive plants\, planting for resilience\, and adapting to change
DESCRIPTION:Join panelists Tama Wong\, Andrew Conboy\, and Mike Van Clef in a participatory discussion of common sense\, practical\, and real-life approaches to controlling invasive plants\, and designing\, establishing\, maintaining and restoring vibrant\, resilient landscapes. Each panelist brings a different but overlapping expertise to the topic (forest\, meadows and edge habitats\, watersheds)\, and a shared passion for the health and resilience of the flora and fauna of our Mid-Atlantic region. \nYou will be invited to share knowledge\, build community\, and learn from real-world case studies—highlighting both successes and setbacks. You will leave with fresh ideas\, practical strategies\, and a deeper understanding of how to control disruptive plants while restoring balance to landscapes ranging from highway medians to backyard gardens. \nTopics will include the difference between ‘maintenance’ and ‘stewardship’; finding value on roadsides and in vacant lots; use / misuse of herbicides; the ‘addition by subtraction’ approach to invasive plant management; mulching and mowing; native plant selection; and so much more. \nParticipants will include regional vegetation managers\, landscape and municipal professionals\, home gardeners\, small scale farmers\, native species reclamation enthusiasts\, and more. \nThis interactive forum thrives on collaboration\, so come ready to share your own challenges and insights! This program has been submitted for 3 LA CES CEUs.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/community-weeds-a-participatory-workshop-on-practical-approaches-for-controlling-invasive-plants-planting-for-resilience-and-adapting-to-change/
LOCATION:morris arboretum\, 100 E Northwestern Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Climate Change,Discussion,Education/Lecture,Foraging,Land Stewardship,Native Plants,Urban Foraging,Workshops & Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morris Aboretum":MAILTO:education@morrisarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced\, knowledgeable guides from the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club for a birding walk at Laurel Hill East or Laurel Hill West\, and learn to identify birds by sound and sight and record them in the Great Backyard Bird Count\, an annual global event during which participants around the world record data about local birds to help scientists better understand and protect them. All ages welcome; no birding experience needed!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery East\, 822 Ridge Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birds,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Climate Change,Discussion,Education/Lecture,Foraging,Land Stewardship,Native Plants,Urban Foraging,Workshops & Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Laurel Hill":MAILTO:jrobinson@laurelhillphl.com
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SUMMARY:Ginkgo Trees: Ancient Wonders and Edible Treasures : Tama Matsuka Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join master forager and author\, Tama Wong\, at the Morris as we discover the fascinating world of one of the oldest living tree species on Earth: Ginkgo biloba! Known as a “living fossil\,” the ginkgo tree offers a unique lens into plant evolution\, cultural heritage\, and urban ecology. We’ll delve into the ginkgo’s symbolic and medicinal roles in East Asian cultures\, as well as its uses in traditional and modern cuisine. In this engaging and sensory-rich course! \nA highlight of the program will be a hands-on workshop focused on the preparation and roasting of ginkgo nuts. Students will learn safe handling techniques\, explore its culinary uses\, and participate in a tasting session—connecting botanical science with cultural tradition. This afternoon of experiential learning will be centered around one truly remarkable tree! \n“The class was great! Absolutely jam-packed with info. Everything I learned was new and helpful. I hope Tama does another class in the fall.”  – 2025 COURSE PARTICIPANT \nMembers: $45 / Non-members: $50
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ginkgo-trees-ancient-wonders-and-edible-treasures-tama-matsuka-wong/
LOCATION:Morris Arboretum & Gardens\, 100 E Northwestern Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Education/Lecture,Food,Food & Drink,Foraging,garden tours,Gardening,Happy Hour,Lecture,Native Plants,Nature Talks,Nature Walk,Professional,Stoneleigh Natural Garden,Urban Foraging,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morris Arboretum &amp%3B Gardens":MAILTO:mellanya@upenn.edu
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