Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner This Winter & Spring! Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions. We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our website for our schedule

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Get out in the New Year for a brisk 1.5-2-mile hike through Pennypack Park. Adults Only. Free.Get out in the New Year for a brisk 1.5-2-mile hike through Pennypack Park. Adults Only. Free.This hike will include uneven, rocky trails. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and simple tote bagLearn how to use a sewing machine. You'll be making a pillowcase and a tote bag. We will be providing everything you need - sewing machine included. Beginners welcome and encouraged.If you want to bring your own fabric, please bring 100% cotton non stretch fabric. About 3 yards total.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm,January 4th and 11th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations

Join us for a evening hike during the full moon.Join us for an evening hike during the full moon. Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a winter forest, silhouettes against the moonlit sky, and the crisp air of the season. *We cannot predict nature's display of light or clouds, so we cannot guarantee a clear view, or any view of the full moon. You can however expect a beautiful evening in nature.*Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather,

Park and Meet at the entrance to Saylor’s Grove on West Rittenhouse Street. Check out more big trees and big rocks on the trail located by Saylor’s Grove along Lincoln Drive. We’ll meet at Saylors Grove on West Rittenhouse Street and see the site of the old quarry, now restored as a wetland. From here we will follow a trail that parallels Lincoln Drive. We will see large oaks and tulip poplar trees along with more remnants of the old quarry and structures. Mileage will vary depending on the group but we can figure on 3-4 miles. This hike may

Paul Hawken edited the best-selling book Drawdown, which is a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming and the climate crisis.Paul Hawken edited the best-selling book Drawdown, which is a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming and the climate crisis. This plan, based on data from hundreds of climate scientists, biologists, economists, sociologists, and others, will surprise you! This lecture and discussion will cover highlights of his remarkable blueprint for environmental renewal, as well as how each of us living in Radnor and surrounding areas can apply this information to our own actions. Discussion and input will be welcomed, and there

We're inviting you to join our efforts to monitor the quality of water in the Cobbs Creek.Hello Friends, We cordially invite you to join us in our mission to monitor water quality in Cobbs Creek. On the 1st Saturday of every month we collect water samples from the Cobbs Creek, conduct a series of water quality tests, and record the data. We then share the data with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Parks and Rec. We're looking forward to meeting you.

Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336 Ardleigh

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A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.

A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations

Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!

Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we

Meet at the Valley Green Inn The middle section of the Wissahickon Valley Park is notable for its rich history. The tension between the patriots seeking independence and the Torries, who wanted to remain loyal to the crown, was real and played out in the Wissahickon. Nearly a century later, taverns, aka roadhouses, played a pivotal role in bringing Philadelphians to the Wissahickon. Other sites along our intended route include a failed gold mine, historic mills, the site of the first known baptisms in the Wissahickon on a frigid Christmas morning, the Fingerspan Bridge, and more. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

The Tacony LAB workshop series at Glen FoerdJoin the crew from the Tacony LAB community art center for a screen printing workshop/make and take, featuring our collection of designs based on images of Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper, tote bags and t-shirts.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort

Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Broad Street Line, Ridge Avenue Spur, and the PATCO line, to learn about the Philly subways. We'll travel the subway south to the stadiums, and north to Fern Rock where the subway actually exits the tunnel. From there we’ll take the Broad-Ridge Express Spur to 8th and Market, then board PATCO to Camden and back.Along the way, we’ll check out the eagles salvaged from the demolished NYC Penn Station, old subway cars rusting away at Fern Rock Station, an abandoned revenue train platform, ghost stations, and more. Plus, Jerry will

Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his

Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his

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Make Your Own Wooden Frame and Photo in this two-day, hands-on workshop at NextFab!

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Join us for Uhuru Furniture's 26th Annual MLK Day Event with Film Screening and Outdoor Volunteer Project A Project of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). Build black community economic self-reliance and carry on the movement for African self-determination!Program Schedule:10-11:30amWatch historic films of MLK, Malcolm X, Civil Rights and Black Power MovementsVideos and presentation on the work of APEDF and the movement for African self-determination today. Live drums and spoken word with Karen Smith & Rahnda Rize 11:30am-2:30pmVolunteer Project - outdoor postering and door hanging to spread the word about Uhuru Furniture and APEDF 2:30-3pmPizza and vegan lunch

Join the American Swedish Historical Museums Toddler Time as we learn about arctic animals. We will read “In Arctic Waters” by Laura Crawford to discover the animals that swim in the Nordic seas. $0 per museum member child and $5 per non-member child, an adult chaperone is free. Pay at the door or pre-register online.

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the natural world in a fun way.This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the real world, specifically the natural world. Taught by local natualist and educator, Brian Rudnik. The program is most appropriate for 3rd to 5th graders but younger students will find much to their interest and older students will be challenged to explore concepts more deeply.10/19/22 SHAPES IN NATUREHow do different mathematical shapes such as circles, spirals, polygons, certain curves and other shapes manifest in nature? Why are natural objects and phenomena shaped

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations

Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply. Email PEC@phila.gov if you'd like to pay by cash or check.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Welcoming Wildlife to Your GardenIs your garden wildlife-friendly? Learn how to make your landscape inviting for songbirds to butterflies to other wildlife alongside Longwood Fellow Ryan Gott, Ph.D. Explore the reasons, benefits, and basic principles of wildlife-minded landscaping, as well as region-specific resources to help you continue on your wildlife gardening journey ... and to keep wildlife in your landscape. Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun!All proceeds from this collaboration between Longwood Gardens and the Creamery of Kennett Square are used to promote family-friendly community

The Bicycling Craze was meaningful, especially for women.Bicycles had a major impact on society. The biggest was on the women's movement, it broke down several barriers by allowing women to leave the home and travel without a man. It allowed them to participate in education, social and political organizations. Susan B. Anthony noted;" The bicycle had done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world."

Learn the techniques of tapestry weaving in this 2-part class structured around the use of the frame loom.Learn the techniques of tapestry weaving in this 2-part class structured around the use of the frame loom. Students will learn to create shapes and texture through basic plain weave, loops, and pile. All materials will be provided; no experience needed! Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class,

Discover the benefits of trees and how investing in trees is an investment in a better worldThe Scientific Benefit of Trees for Livable and Sustainable CommunitiesThursday, January 19, 7 – 8:30 PMJessica B. Turner-Skoff, PhD, Science Communication Leader, The Morton ArboretumThe scientific literature is clear: in addition to supporting critical habitat and ecosystem processes, trees can improve people’s physical, mental, and social well-being. An effective strategy to enhance people’s lives is to plant and protect trees, especially in cities. This talk will take a deep dive into the research and demonstrate how trees can help support 15 of the United

This event was established to bring attention to Franklin’s ideas and accomplishments and highlight his relevance in the modern world.Join us at the American Philosophical Society on January 20, 2023 for the 2023 Ben Franklin Celebration, "The Future of Oceans," honoring Sylvia Earle.At 10 a.m., the morning will kick off with an introduction by Charlotte Hudson, Director of the Lenfest Ocean Program, Pew Charitable Trusts. Helen Rozwadowski, professor of History and founder of the Maritime Studies program at the University of Connecticut and Irina Marinov, Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, Long Term Guest Investigator, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Drop off your child with staff to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather.Drop off your child with staff to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather .Ages 6-10. $5 per child.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us

Three Philadelphia writers discuss the challenges posed by writing and publishing about real people, violence, and justiceMaking Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center: Literary Reading & Discussion: On Writing Memoir, Gender Violence, & Reparative JusticePlease join three Philadelphia writers for a reading from Lisa Nikolidakis' new memoir, No One Crosses the Wolf, as well as an open discussion about the challenges posed by writing and publishing about real people, violence, and justice.Speaker / Author biosLisa Nikolidakis’s memoir, No One Crosses the Wolf, about the traumas of a perilous childhood, a shattering murder-suicide, and a healing journey debuted in September 2022.

Attend this virtual session to discuss Gathering Moss by Robin Wal Kimmerer with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This 2003 book was the recipient of the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding natural history writing. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Some Remarkable Stories about Avian Diversity with Jason WecksteinThis is a hybrid meeting. We encourage “in-person” meeting but can also be enjoyed virtually. Jason Weckstein will take us on a virtual tour to introduce us to some of his favorite specimens from the collections of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (ANSP). When he arrived at the ANSP in Summer 2014 as curator of Ornithology he told himself that every day at work he would open up one case and peruse specimens. He has managed to do that a lot, but certainly not every day and it seems

Tioga & Glenwood Neighborhood Greening Roundtable. Participation is limited to 16 residents.Dates: Saturday, January 21, 2023Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMPARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO 16 RESIDENTS. Selected residents will receive $75 each for their participation, plus lunch and refreshments. Please complete the application below, including the five questions that follow. Registration closes at 12 PM, January 17, 2023. All registrants will be notified within 48 hours.What would make your neighborhood “green”?The Academy of Natural Sciences ranks Tioga and Glenwood amongst Philadelphia's eight most neglected and underserved neighborhoods. We need your help to discuss these questions: What would you do to

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Providing a new conceptual framework for cooperation as a form of social practice Providing a new conceptual framework for cooperation as a form of social practice, Practicing Cooperation describes and critiques three U.S.-based cooperatives: a pair of co-op grocers in Philadelphia, each adjusting to recent growth and renewal; a federation of two hundred low-cost community acupuncture clinics throughout the United States, banded together as a cooperative of practitioners and patients; and a collectively managed Philadelphia experimental dance company, founded in the early 1990s and still going strong. Through these case studies, Andrew Zitcer illuminates the range of activities that make

Come birding with Bonnie!Bird Walk Monday, January 23, 9 – 10 AM Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Come birding with Bonnie! Search for resident birds in winter and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine. Free

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Attend this virtual session to discuss shrub varieties that the birds will love with Arboretum Program Coordinator, Jennie Kelly.Shrubs that produce berries are an excellent addition to the fall and winter landscape. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they can also help support the bird community. In this lecture, we will discuss native varieties of berry-producing plants that can be found at local nurseries and what types of birds you will be attracting to your backyard. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Book launch of an anthology of antifascist writing that takes up the fight against white supremacy and the far-right from multiple anglesNo Pasarán! is an anthology of antifascist writing that takes up the fight against white supremacy and the far-right from multiple angles. From the history of antifascism to today's movement to identify, deplatform, and confront the right, and the ways an insurgent fascism is growing within capitalist democracies, a myriad of voices come together to shape the new face of antifascism in a moment of social and political flux.Speakers BiosShane Burley is an author based in Portland, Oregon. He

Learn to create a sewing pattern by tracing off a favorite garment!In this 2-hour workshop, we'll learn how to trace a pattern off of a simple knit garment like a tee shirt or tank top without taking it apart. We'll also go over the fundamentals of pattern drafting, like finding the grainline of each piece and adding seam allowance. This technique can help you clone and recreate your favorite silhouettes directly from the clothes you already have and love.Supply List:18" clear plastic dressmaker's ruler3 yards of dotted pattern papera mechanical penciltracing wheelYour own knit t-shirt or tank topRuby will be

Join the Academy as we look toward the future of water.Join the Academy of Natural Sciences as we look toward the future of water — considering community resilience in relation to this fundamental element of human and ecological health. What are the key issues that we need to remain focused upon? What challenges do we see on the horizon? How do we keep the water flowing?   This program marks the Academy’s transition from Water Year 2022 to Biodiversity Year 2023. Moderator: Sharon Walker, PhD, Dean, College of Engineering; Distinguished Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering; Distinguished Professor in the

Volunteers help keep Aark afloat! Join us for our virtual volunteer orientation to learn what it entails to be an Aark Wildlife volunteer.Interested working with wildlife? Want to help feed bottle babies and aid in the recovery of injured wildlife? Are you able to commit to a 4-hour shift once a week during our busy season? Register for our online orientation to join our volunteer team and learn firsthand about wildlife rehabilitation!Steps to Volunteer:Step 1: Attend our online orientationStep 2: Submit application and all required documents (link provided in conformation email)Step 3: Attend a brief one-on-one zoom session to discuss

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations

A discussion and Q&A of Cars and Jails which investigates how the car functions at the cross-roads of the debt economy and carceral state.Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center Book Launch and Discussion: Cars and Jails: Dreams of Freedom, Realities of Debt and Prison with Andrew Ross and Julie Livingston"Racism is like a Cadillac, they bring out a new model every year."—Malcolm X (a former auto worker)American consumer lore has long held the automobile to be a "freedom machine," consecrating the mobility of a free people. Yet, paradoxically, the car also functions at the cross-roads of two great systems

Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plantsNative Seed Propagation Saturday, January 28, 10 AM – 12 PM Helen Standen, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens It may be cold outside, but it’s time to sow and grow! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter sowing, leaching, soaking, scarification, and stratification. Participants will create their own milk jug greenhouse and sow seeds to take home utilizing the techniques covered. Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Learn about herbal salves & oils for skincare & first aid. Learn for Free. $10 to Make & Take.Learn about herbal salves and oils for skincare and first aid. Learn for Free. $10 to Make & Take a 1oz tin.Adults and teens. Children 8 & up with an adult. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to

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Incendiary artist Don McCloskey comes to Bristol for a one-night-only engagement of his upcoming fourth album, The Chaos and the Beauty, set for release on April 29 on Lemon Hill Records. Don’s eclectic work has appeared in the Oscar Award-winning film (Bowling for Columbine), television series (FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, MTV’s The Hills), streaming series (Apple TV’s Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet), scripted Audio dramas (Audible’s 64th Man), national ad campaigns, terrestrial radio, Apple podcasts, and have garnered over 1 million streams on Spotify, alone. He’s toured nationally with artists from Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon the Chef, The Roots, Donavon

Volunteers help keep Aark afloat! Join us for our virtual volunteer orientation to learn what it entails to be an Aark Wildlife volunteer.Interested working with wildlife? Want to help feed bottle babies and aid in the recovery of injured wildlife? Are you able to commit to a 4-hour shift once a week during our busy season? Register for our online orientation to join our volunteer team and learn firsthand about wildlife rehabilitation!Steps to Volunteer:Step 1: Attend our online orientationStep 2: Submit application and all required documents (link provided in conformation email)Step 3: Attend a brief one-on-one zoom session to discuss

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

The 2023 Summit is a biennial scientific meeting inviting scientists from the Delaware Estuary to share their research.The 2023 Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit is back in person in 2023, in Atlantic City, NJ at Harrah's Resort and Casino! This year's meeting will feature new sessions like DEIJ for Community Leaders and contributions from authors of the 2022 Technical Report for the Estuary and Basin. Invited keynote speakers will include Catrin Einhorn from the New York Times Climate Desk, NOAA's Dr. Phillippe Hensel, and Penn State University's Ray Najjar. The Delaware River Basin Commission’s Advisory Committee on Climate Change

During 2022-2023, the Jefferson Humanities Forum hosts multidisciplinary scholars and thinkers to investigate the theme of Repair.Jefferson Humanities Forum presentsFinding Purpose in an Age of Climate CrisisBritt Wray’s fascinating and hopeful new talk demonstrates the emotional and existential effects of living in a warming world—and how we can get through them together. Although anxieties surrounding the climate crisis can cause us to burn out, give up, and question deeply personal decisions like whether to have children, working through these anxieties can unlock a deep capacity to care for and act on climate issues. We need to look at the climate

Free/ FLOWER ARRANGING Join Bill Kirk of Stein’s Your Florist to learn the basics of flower arrangement.Free/ FLOWER ARRANGING Join Bill Kirk of Stein’s Your Florist to learn the basics of flower arrangement. Bill will both demonstrate and instruct using fresh flowers. Each person will leave with their own arrangement.One Session - January 31st from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to

Join us as we celebrate Philadelphia's culinary entrepreneurs with a classic dishThanks to the entrepreneurship of colonial Black women, pepper pot soup—a thick stew of beef tripe, vegetables, pepper, and other seasonings—became one of the first street foods in America. Join us for a tasting and discussion between two experts around the significance of the stew in the 19th-century culinary and business landscape. Using the Food Griot's research and Valerie Erwin's culinary expertise, we will discuss how the West African and Caribbean roots of this signature dish have led to different variations and how the entrepreneurial spirit of so-called "Pepper