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SBN 2023 Annual Members Meeting

Center for Architecture and Design, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Join us at this year’s Annual Members Meeting to celebrate our accomplishments, hear plans for the year ahead, weigh in on the election of new Board Members, and network with local business owners while mingling over breakfast. A thriving impact economy is evolving from possibility to practice, and Greater Philadelphia is a beacon. We are incredibly proud that our community is a driving force at the heart of it. SBN will hold its annual Board elections at the Annual Meeting. The general membership elects Board members annually, while the Board directly elects its officers. We are excited to announce Philadelphia

Why Passive House?

Online, 39658 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94539, USA., fremont, CA, 94539, American Samoa

You’ve heard the buzz around Passive House, but you’re not sure why all the fuss? Is it really that different? Register for the next Zoom here. Held 2nd Friday of every month at noon. PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson unpacks the logic, the principles, the history and the new frontiers. Find out how Passive House can change the way you think and work with buildings – how you can make radical decarbonization and affordable high-performance a given. Get the low-down, ask questions, and discuss possible next steps.

Herbs & Crafts: Sow your Winter Garden with a DIY Mini Greenhouse

Show the pollinators some love this February during the first ever Herbs & Crafts workshop at The Random Tea Room. Our resident artist Anastasia Alexandrin will be demonstrating how she sows her winter garden using up-cycled materials. In addition to creating the stunning imagery that is gracing the walls of the tea room through September 2023, Anastasia is fluent in flower speak and seems to have them springing up all around her. Start saving your empty salad containers, at least 3” tall are best. There will be some available but those quantities are limited. If you have a collection of

$25

Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Rain Date: Wednesday, February 21). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. A native of Newark, DE,

$49

ExtrABBAganza!

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

The American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting the ExtrABBAganza dance party on the 11th of March! The dance party celebrates the iconic music of the Swedish band ABBA. DJ Robert Drake will spin the throwbacks as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen. Highlights of the evening will include a dancing and costume contest and live performances by the queens, Miss Troy, Scarlett Masters, Elieen O'Brennan, and Amerie Jameson! Tickets include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members and include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar.

$30 – $35

TuftCon’23

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TuftCon’23 March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first-ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25. The third day will be located at Tuft the World's new Education Space in the Bok Building on March 26 and will

TuftCon’23

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tuft the World will be hosting the first-ever tufting convention in March March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM (Asian Arts Initiative) March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM (Asian Arts Initiative) March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM (Bok Building rm. 501) You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25.

Two Environmental Education Workshops in One Day!

When: Two sessions on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. You may sign up for one or both sessions. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Mapping MWEEs in the NEW PA Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Standards. 1–4 p.m., Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311. Cost: Morning session is free; afternoon session costs $10. 3 hours of Act 48 will be provided for each session, 6 total for the whole day. Registration: Seats are limited and registration is required by March 31, 2023. Bring your own lunch if attending both sessions. Snacks and coffee will be

Intro to Tufting

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an in-person tufting workshop with Tuft the World! In this hands-on instructional class, participants will learn to use power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging. The 6-hour class will cover the basics of setting up a tufting frame with stretched primary cloth and threading and operating tufting machines. Instructions for how to cut, glue, and finish a tufted piece will also be provided. Participants will work on projects of their own design on a frame that can accommodate pieces 22 x 22 inches. Frame, cloth, and yarn are included in the cost of the

Free

Tidal Wetlands in the Face of Climate Change

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19153, United States

When: Friday, April 14, 2023, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Where: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia, PA (map below) Audience: This workshop is open to homeschool providers, classroom teachers, and non-formal environmental educators. Six hours of Act 48 are available for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers. A certificate of participation will be provided for teachers/participants outside of Pennsylvania. Cost: Free. Seats are limited and registration is required. The school districts of the first 10 teachers who register can be reimbursed for substitute teacher costs. Lunch: Provided thanks to our NSF project funding! See registration to note any dietary preferences. Register Now

Become a Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator

Join us for three 2-hour online sessions and one 6-hour in-person session to gain knowledge, skills, and processes to lead Pennsylvania Meaningful Watershed Education Experience professional development.

Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org

Free

How to Build Hempcrete Panels: A Two-Day Hands-on Workshop

WildFox Provisions 1729 PA 100, Barto, PA, United States

Join Cameron McIntosh, Owner of Americhanvre, and top expert in hempcrete construction, for this two-day hands on workshop on May 6-7, 2023 from 9:30am-5:00pm at Wild Fox Provisions in Barto, PA (only one hour from Philadelphia)! Participants will learn the cast-in-place method of hempcrete construction and how this application can be combined with off-site construction and pre-framed panels as designed by Matt Marino of Homeland Hempcrete. This workshop is great for builders, tradespeople, architects, designers and hemp enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of hemp, lime and other hemp building materials. Ticket price includes breakfast snacks, lunch, coffee, water, safety equipment,

World of Collage

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

World of Collage Taught by Philadelphia CollageWorks 1-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 https://bit.ly/WorldofCollage Please join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 6th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage. Choose among four activities and create a variety of collage art to take home or share as a gift with friends and family. Play and experiment with a variety of papers, assemble a 3-D collage, and contribute to a

Free

Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit Closing, Film Screening and Q&A @ Studio 34

Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.

Catch the Rain Workshop

Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, 19311, United States

When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 6–8 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, 19311. Please note: This workshop is only open to property owners in White Clay Creek watershed. Cost: Free. Registration is required. Register Now Learn How to Help White Clay Creek and Beautify Your Yard! Join us to learn about the Catch the Rain Program and explore Stroud Water Resarch Center’s campus as we discuss conservation practices such as rain gardens, wildlife gardens, meadows, streamside forests, and more. Learn how conservation practices improve water quality, reduce flooding, recharge wells, filter pollutants, reduce summer

Contemplative Looking: New Now VI

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us from noon - 2 pm at the InLiquid Gallery for a guided art experience led by Rev. John B. Hougen, Ph.D., Art of Interfaith Understanding Coordinator at Interfaith Philadelphia. During this time together, we will slow down and give close attention to specific works of art included in the New Now VI exhibition. John will guide participants in contemplating the relationships of color, style, technique, content, and spiritual impact in the works by contemporary local artists. Following group discussion, participants will be given time to explore the exhibit alone or in pairs in search of art that

Free

Philadelphia Literacy Day – WE OUTSIDE!

1400 Block of W Susquehanna Ave 1430 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia Literacy Day 2023 - We Outside! We're bringing together old heads and youngbouls for hours of fun so come play with us! Philadelphia Literacy Day is a celebration of reading, writing, and learning through play! Let's reconnect this generation with previous generations of children's love for playing outside. This festival will be a huge block-party celebration of books and literacy with live music, activities, readings by local authors, book signings, community resources, and tons of games! Philadelphia Literacy Day is on September 9th, 2023 12 - 3pm at 1430 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia. This event is sponsored

Free
Event Series Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

Tree Tenders Fall Basic Training 2023

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

PHS trains Tree Tenders and provides the resources needed to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,500 Tree Tenders from 100+ neighborhoods! Join an existing group or form your own Tree Tenders group by attending the training with two neighbors. Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this fall. This eight-hour course offered both in-person AND virtually, offers topics including tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree care programs. This is a three

Event Series Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

Expanding Meaningful Environmental and Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools and Practice

Delaware

What: Professional development for K–12 educators in Pennsylvania. When: 5–7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; and November 2, and a final meeting on Thursday, November 16 from 5–8 p.m. Where: Online. Cost: Free. Participants may be eligible to receive a stipend and up to 30 hours of Act 48. All assignments and surveys, with the exception of the post-implementation survey, must be submitted by November 22, 2023 to be eligible for stipend payment. The post-implementation survey must be completed before distribution of Act 48 hours. Registration closes on Friday, September 1, 2023. Enrollment will be

Event Series Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210
Event Series Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

Community Print Pop-Up featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints

Park Towne Place Lower Level of Towne Center, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is

Free
Event Series Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

Future Food Right Now

Cyto Cira Center 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Macrobiotic Global Institute, The Agrarian Group, and Student Farmers Corp. Presents “We have to make sure that organic products are more readily available to all Pennsylvanians, not just some. We need to make sure that we're sensitive to pricing and we need to make sure that folks understand this is not a niche market, this is the​ market." - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaking at Rodale Institute on July 21, 2023. Devon, Pennsylvania – Macrobiotic Global Institute (MGI), The Agrarian Group (TAG), and Student Farmers Corp. (SFC) are hosting the first annual FUTURE FOOD Right Now conference

Free
Event Series Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

WINE+WHINE // Advocacy, Sips, and Networking

BlacOak Tasting Room 6139 Ridge Avenue #B, Philadelphia, PA, United States

After election season, there's no better way to regroup and prepare for the year ahead than by gathering with like-minded individuals who are committed to uplifting their community. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30pm the NExT Philadelphia Advocacy Committee will be hosting WINE+WHINE | Advocacy, Sips & Networking at BlacOak Tasting Room (6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128). Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write. At this

$10
Event Series DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET

Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

$45

Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, February 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 24). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. A native of Newark, DE,

$49

Nature Journaling: Winter Workshop

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Capture a moment in time to revisit later through nature journaling. Observe and document the surroundings at Mt. Cuba with Kathy leading participants through workshop activities. Dress for the weather as a unique opportunity to experience the gardens in the winter will be included in the workshop. Select a journal that suits your tastes and bring it to class along with a #2 pencil. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 24). About the Instructor: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s

$29

Creative Conversations with Guest Artist Joan Becker

Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

What is your biggest struggle you deal with as an artist? Register Now! Guest Artist: Joan Becker. Creative Conversations series is a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues you are dealing with in your creative journey. There will be opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is designed as a an exciting opportunity for artists to come together to talk and share ideas and open new pathways and perspectives.

Environmental Literacy and Sustainability in STEELS Institute

When and where: Monday, April 8, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stroud Water Research Center. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Longwood Gardens. Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chester County Intermediate Unit. Cost: Free; lunch is included. 17.5 hours of Act 48 will be provided to certified Pennsylvania teachers. Space is limited and registration closes on Monday, March 25, 2024. Join us for three days of collaboration at some of Chester County’s unique environmental locations! This will be an experience-based institute focused on the Environmental Literacy

Pyrography: Woodburning Art for Beginners: Section B

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple-to-use wood-burning pen. All supplies are provided; just bring your creative spirit! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, April 13, 2024, at 1 PM. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Delaware. Nicole

$49

Earth Day Free Family Day

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Philadelphia, PA- Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! In collaboration with FDR Park and the Dandelion Project, we will have family-friendly activities and crafts inside and outside of the Museum to help us take care of the Earth! Programs include paper making and solar printing workshops, a pollinator identification activity, wildflower planting, recycled material building, and more. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/earth-day-free-family-day

Free