In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay and then painting it.In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay. This class is a good beginning to working with air dry clay.In the second class when your piece is dry, we will be painting them. Class is from 6:00pm-8:00pm. When signing up for this class, you are comitting to attend both sessions.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other

Our Go-Green DIY workshop series offers experiential learning where registrants are taught basic holistic design concepts and raw constructiUtility Work's MakerSpace is proud to present the Fundamentals of Raw Clothing Constructions and Life Skills Workshop Series, led by Netfah Amina- Afia. This six-part course will cover a holistic range of perspectives on our relationship with clothing. From studying the materiality and learning hands-on how to manipulate different materials and fabrics to reflecting on our ecological responsibility and learning actionable steps to become better shepherds of the planet to discussing basic concepts of holistic dress, this course challenges its students to

Join us for Project Runway Recycled: Launch Your Brand with Runway Recycled’s Deadstock and learn how to create your own fashion line usingAre you a sustainable fashion designer ready to launch your brand?Yes? Read on...Join Project Runway Recycled’s Deadstock Designer Launch, a 2-week design sprint where creatives reimagine unsold fashion and deadstock materials into bold, upcycled looks under the Runway Recycled (RR) brand.This is more than a challenge—it’s a launchpad for your brand. From styling live models to getting professional photos of your designs, you’ll gain exposure, experience, and the chance to earn through profit sharing on sold items.HOW IT

The 5th annual BAPS (Big A** Plant Sale) is a day full of everything planty. Demos, plant based food, pots and a lot of plants.Kick off the growing season at our Annual Spring Plant Sale & Market! Shop an unbeatable selection of houseplants, veggie and herb starts, and garden favorites at special event pricing. Enjoy delicious plant-based food and botanical drinks while you browse, connect with fellow plant lovers, and get everything you need to grow this season. Don’t miss out, come early for the best picks! www. plantandpeople.com

Ms. AJ will lead us in story and song throughout the year--along with some special guests--as we explore a new theme each month. Expect percussive instruments to share and play provided by our friends at Unless Kids, a couple of great reads, and a song circle, in our gender-inclusive space where all identities are encouraged to thrive. On April 27, we're having a Girl Scout story time. This is a unique & fun opportunity for girls and families to learn more about Girl Scouts! All ages and genders are welcome to this story time and encouraged to participate, though the

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

Join Candy Alexandra González for Rituals for Reclamation a multidisciplinary artistic exploration of maize and queerness.Join 2024 Leeway x Fleisher Art Memorial Artists in Residency, Candy Alexandra González for a tortilla making workshop & community dinner as part of their series, Rituals for Reclamation.Rituals for Reclamation is a multidisciplinary artistic exploration of maize and queerness, a reclamation of the Spanish word “tortillera”– a derogatory term that has been historically used to mean lesbian.This workshop will start with a conversation on the intimate connection between humans and corn, between corn and queerness. Participants will then be invited to reflect on the

Take part in the City Nature Challenge with a free guided bird walk led by Troy Bynum. DATE Sunday, April 27 TIME 11:00 am - 1:30 pm LOCATION Ohio House 4700 States Drive Philadelphia PA 19131   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC on Sunday, April 27 from 1 1 AM–1:30 PM for an introduction to the City Nature Challenge and the iNaturalist app followed by a guided bird hike in West Fairmount Park. The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual event where cities around the world compete to see who can record the most wildlife observations

This special all day symposium coincides with the exhibition Crescendo: How Art Makes Movements (1981-1999), and will feature a diverse array of programming, such as artist presentations, panel discussions, performances, and community-driven projects that highlight the shared experiences and struggles of Black and Asian communities. Asian Arts Initiative was founded in the wake of the LA Uprisings to address afro-asian solidarity. The Crescendo Symposium will explore the evolution of Afro-Asian solidarity from historical movements like the Black Panther Party to contemporary grassroots efforts. Artists and activists will reflect on how solidarity has been built through the arts, and how these communities continue

Azaleas, cherries, and dogwoods, oh my! Enjoy the splendor of Laurel Hill’s certified arboretum in all of its spring glory. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager, will lead guests on a tour of spectacular flowering trees and shrubs of Laurel Hill West.  Don’t miss the Beautiful Blooms of Laurel Hill East on Sunday, April 13 at 1 pm! COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** SOLD OUT Free/Ages 5 and

Event Address: LandHealth Nursery, 1761 North 49th Street, Philadelphia PA 19131 As part of this workday series, volunteers will help in the restoration of our small urban woodland located in Philadelphia's West Parkside neighborhood. Volunteers will plant trees from our new shipment and greenhouse stock. I can't wait! We've worked so hard to prepare the site for this. This project is part of Marion Rector's service work through the PA Master Naturalist program. We'll supply a light lunch and beverages as well as tools and gloves. We hope to see you at one or more of these workdays!

FREE EVENT at George Washington Memorial Park. Come see the goats at the park-there will be time for goat cuddles, goat walks, a silly play and lots of goat love. We can’t wait to see you!! The Rain Date for this event is Sunday 5/4 from 2-4pm Time & Location Apr 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Plymouth Meeting, 80 Stenton Ave, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Join us for Runnin’ On Business, a free run/walk series supporting small businesses in Philly. April | 3 PM | Plant & PeopleWe're excited to come back for part 2 of Runnin' On Business, a Philly Track Jawn designed to bring free and accessible running + walking events to communities throughout Philly.This is more than just a runs, it's about:Getting people from and in the neighborhood movingBuilding bridges to create meaningful connections across communitiesDriving support to small businesses in historically underserved communitiesJoin us for our kickoff event as we get going, connect with the community, and support local businesses.Event Details:Start:

Clean Water Fund presents the second annual Philadelphia Environmental Justice Summit—an evening of powerful storytelling, community-building, and collaboration. When: Monday, April 28, 2025, 4-9 PM Where: Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA This year’s theme, The Invisible Labor of Community Leaders, highlights the often unseen and underfunded work that sustains communities across Philadelphia. Five community leaders will take the stage to share their experiences, struggles, and victories; giving you an inside look at the grassroots efforts shaping our city’s environmental justice movement. But this event isn’t just about listening, it’s about action and connection that can lead to real-world collaborations,

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry.It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month!Bring you and yours. We’ll bring the fresh foods, plates, and poems.

Join us for updates on the Water Table Project, and the national and regional implications of recent changes to federal priorities.As you are aware, the new administration has implemented many policies changes that are impacting funding and the regulatory environment. To help us navigate these unchartered waters, please join us and our featured speakers to gain a better understanding of the national and regional implications of these changes to federal priorities.We will also be providing an update on the Water Table Project and plans for the 3rd year of this initiative.Following the speaking program, there will be a networking Happy

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

Learn sewing machine basics and create placemats and napkins for your table!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular into 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 cloth napkins and placemats using these basic stitches. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will

Find out how to turn your corner of northwest Philly into a beautiful nature preserve from Steve Jones, a local ecological practitioner.Homeowners and apartment dwellers can use their outdoor space, no matter how small, to support wildlife and human health. Learn how you can successfully introduce more native plants to your planters, gardens, and lawns. Come home with a Pennsylvania native plant to get the ball rolling! Steve Jones is an environmental educator and ecological practitioner. He serves on the board of Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers, a community-based ecological restoration program. He also manages the native plant nursery for LandHealth Institute,

Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you'll learn how to create your very own veggie and herb planter!Veggie & Herb PlanterCome join us at The Rhoads Garden for our Veggie & Herb Planter event! Learn how to create your very own container filled with delicious vegetables and aromatic herbs. Our expert gardeners will guide you through the process, from selecting the perfect plants to caring for them throughout the season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add some green to their space. Don't miss out on this

Make your own book at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this eventCreate your own 90+ page sketchbook with this beginner friendly workshop! You will learn every step of the bookmaking process, from the folding of paper to attaching covers. Best of all? At the end of this three hour workshop, you’ll have your very own usable sketchbook durable enough to toss in a backpack and travel with you through the city that lies perfectly flat and allows you to make the most of the page.Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the

Learn about how to access grants and crowdfunding, register for Verizon Small Business $10k Grant, and other resources!Securing Grants & Crowdfunding 101Learn about how to access grants and crowdfunding, register for Verizon Small Business $10k Grant, and other resources!April 29th, 7pm EST • OnlinePresented by LA21-CDC & Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Ages 4-10Ages 4-10Ages 4-10Ages 4-10Certified grief counselor, Denise Paul, provides readers with a safe space to talk about their feelings. She has written a book called "Pockets Full of Feelings", which is designed to help children understand that having mixed emotions is not only okay, it's completely natural. This book is a supportive guide for helping children sort through their complex feelings after the loss of a loved one.

UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by an experienced local instructor.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga along the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park (5202 Levick Street). One all-ages class will be offered this session at 6:30pm. Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park so thick mats or a blanket are recommended. Time on the knees will be minimal.*Bring your own mat, some available if neededFree, but donations are welcome.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Pen & Pencil Club (map) Join us for a fireside chat on Philadelphia’s Sanctuary City status, featuring legal experts, immigrant advocates, and justice leaders. We’ll break down what "sanctuary city" really means, how it impacts our communities, and what’s next for Philly. Food will be provided, drinks available for purchase. ​Panelists include: Keisha Hudson – Chief Defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia Feige Grundman - Senior Legislative Counsel and Interim Chief Ethics Officer for the Philadelphia City Council

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Join us for our first volunteer evening of 2025!!Come get your hands dirty!!Join us at Fort Mifflin for an evening of gardening and community. We'll be getting the garden ready to welcome students and have a fruitful growing seasonFarmers and gardeners of all levels are welcome! Snacks, drinks and tools will be provided.

Join us as we kick off the Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale!Enjoy drinks and nibbles with first access to the handpicked herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets.If you are unable to make it to the kick off party, be sure to come to the plant sale on Friday, May 2nd (10AM-5PM) and Saturday, May 3rd (10AM-4PM) at the Hill-Physick House.If you want to get an even earlier head start on buying plants, you may preorder them here

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Friday, May 2 | 5:00 – 7:00 PMChestnut Hill Conservancy | 8708 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118Free and open to the public | Suggested $10 donation Join us for the opening night of Mapping the Wissahickon: From the Colonial Era to an Evolving Watershed, a new archives exhibition that explores the Wissahickon Valley’s changing landscape and the preservation efforts that continue to shape its future. Featuring maps, plans, and publications spanning over three centuries, this self-guided exhibit traces four key eras in the valley’s history—from early industry and public land acquisition to the development of the urban park and the rise

Garlic mustard season is here! Alliaria petiolata, better known as garlic mustard, is an invasive species that’s hard to miss in this area, so it’s up to us to make them disappear in the best way we know how – eat it! Join us on a guided hike as we forage for garlic mustard. After the hike we’ll learn how to enjoy these tart and tasty plants three different ways. Space is limited for this event, so please purchase your ticket in advance. $15 for Schuylkill Center Members / $30 for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and

Celebrate Earth Day at Honey Hollow with local vendors, a petting zoo, and fun activities for the whole family!Join us in celebrating the incredible planet we call home at our Earth Day Festival, packed with exciting programs and activities designed to inspire a deeper connection with nature.Explore and shop from eco-conscious vendors, check out animals in the petting zoo, and discover more about local green industries and environmental organizations making a difference in our community.New this year! We're hosting a poster contest open to everyone ages 4 and up—no upper age limit. Submit your poster by April 3, and see

Land for life. Nature for all. It’s the heart of our mission. But we can’t succeed in delivering on it—saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors and each other—without our membership community. You take care of us all year long. We want to thank you! Mingle with other Natural Lands members for an afternoon of festive food and beverages, guided hikes and strolls, and family-friendly activities at a stunning 1,282-acre preserve. Guests are welcome! Share your passion for protected open space by bringing friends and family along to experience the joy of nature and community.

South Jersey’s most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 PM – 7 PM at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities. Attendees will enjoy tastings of over 20 award-winning wines from South Jersey’s top wineries, all while immersing themselves in the lively spirit of the Kentucky Derby. With GoodMan Fiske Band and The Lally Brothers

Join us for a dialogue with undergraduate researcher and land activist Bakari Clark, and a panel of gardeners and growers who have made a change in Germantown’s Community Gardens and Food Systems.  We will be creating an intentional space and time for gardeners to tell their history and speak on the impact and importance of their gardens and growing efforts. This will also be an opportunity for fellow community growers to learn about the different initiatives that are taking place within neighboring hoods, and ways in which they can get involved in developing safe, culturally rich, and fun third spaces

Designed to showcase Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 70+ juried artists, live music, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden. Founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the festival now celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from 12pm-6pm. The festival is free to the public.

Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations and more!Designed to showcase Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden.Founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the festival now celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th, 2024, from 12pm-6pm. The festival is free to the public.

Poet Sara Mae will elucidate their writing process for their new chapbook, Phantasmagossip. Sara Mae will lead participants in a discussion of the poems that inspire them to write and share from their own work. Centered primarily around visual poetry, this is a workshop appropriate for writers of all levels. Bring a notebook and invite a friend! Light refreshments offered by the writer! Registration on Eventbrite is required. There are two ticketing tiers, one tier pay-what-you-can and one tier that includes a copy of Phantasmagossip. Copies of Phantasmagossip will be for sale at H&H Books, too. (Note: This event will

Holst’s monumental masterpiece, The Planets forms the centerpiece of this celebratory program on Sunday, May 4 in Neumann University’s Meagher Theater. Also on the program is the winner of the Delaware County Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, Kwanyun Loo. The concert opens with a flourish of theatrical drama in Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1. Next, cellist Kwanyun Loo, winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and a Diploma Candidate and Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, takes the stage to perform Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations, Op. 33. The second half of the program features Gustav Holst’s The Planets, a sweeping, celestial journey

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Lecture by Ellen Endslow from Chester County History CenterAlliances and negotiations in the 1600s formed relationships between the indigenous Lenape and the Europeans who colonized what is now eastern Pennsylvania. Join us on May 8, 2025 at 7 PM in the Historic Waynesborough Carriage House for a presentation by Ellen Endslow that examines how the mutual respect for self-determination, shared land use, and freedom shifted as colonial leadership changed and settlers increased in the early 1700s. The presentation also looks at some of the decisions leading to the removal of indigenous people from Pennsylvania in order to share some insights

Our speakers represent a diverse range of successful public and private initiatives that can be implemented locally and statewide.In a time when our current administration denies climate change, many wonder how to keep up the momentum to salvage our planet. Our speakers represent a diverse range of successful public and private initiatives that can be implemented locally and statewide. Some may surprise you, and we can all do our part to ensure our children’s future.Speakers:Dale Bryk is Director of State & Regional Policy at the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program and a Senior Fellow at the Regional Plan Association.Dan