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

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. This month we will focus on living the groundhog life. $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

Join us virtually to learn more about this year's InLiquid Wind Fellows!Please join us virtually on Thursday February 2nd from 6-7:30 PM for a special Pecha Kucha style presentation from this year’s InLiquid Wind Fellows. Pecha Kucha is a presentation format where presenters have 20 slides that they talk about for 20 seconds each - which limits their total time to 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The 2023 Wind Fellow recipients are comprised of ten noteworthy emerging artists from the Philadelphia area:Dara Haskins | Carolina Marin Hernandez | Lisa Jungmin Lee | Kimberly Neff | Magdalena Rieders | Athena Scott

Join Jonathan Wilson (Associate Professor of Environmental Studies) for a look into his cutting-edge research!Plants are unique among multicellular organisms because much of their physiology is biophysical, rather than behavioral, and the anatomy that defines these biophysical capabilities is preserved in the fossil record. Cutting-edge techniques, when applied to fossilized plant leaves and stems, can illuminate the evolution and ecology of plants that have been extinct for hundreds of millions of years—and shed light on the environments they inhabited. In this presentation, I will describe the techniques we use to understand extinct plants, what scientists have learned about these unusual

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

We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night.Nocturnal Wildlife & Full Moon Walks We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night. January 6th will also be full moon night! This program is appropriate for people of any age that can be quiet! FREE Friday January 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Friday February 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Crefeld Street Trailhead at Lavender Trail This hike will take us into a quieter area of the park where we will loop through the Lavender and Orange Trails and some connector trails in between. We will see big Birches, Oaks and Tulip trees. Our route will take us along one of the more scenic and interesting tributaries into the Wissahickon where we will cross the creek to examine an interesting rock exposure on the other side. Expect some terrain changes and an obvious creek crossing if it is safe to do so. Please leave dogs and children at home. Service

Learn about our backyard birds and how to participate in the GBBCGet Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 4, 10 – 11 AM Bonnie and Phil Witmer, Birders and Members, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club How can you and your family learn about birds and contribute to science? Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The GBBC is a fun and simple annual event (Feb 17–20) that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds and submitting sightings. Anyone can contribute, anywhere in the world! This indoor presentation will teach you about our backyard birds

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.

Reimagine classic soul food dishes for a healthy 2023We invite you to discover new twists, turns, and tastes for your favorite soul food dishes in this free program led by Chef Yuhnis Sydnor from Sugga Mamas Diabetes Prevention and Management. Come celebrate Black History Month with traditional and tantalizing healthy recipe and learn something new about the history of soul food. Participants will gather at a communal table for a healthy cooking demonstration, tasting, and discussion in this partnership between the Frazier Family Coalition and Sugga Mamas. Sugga Mamas Diabetes Prevention and Management is an organization devoted to helping women

Join us to meet the artist and learn all about her Botanical Fainting Couch.Meet the Artist: Sarah PetersSaturday, February 4, 1:30 – 2:30 PMThe Botanical Fainting Couch is an award-winning taxonomy-themed sculpture created by artist Sarah Peters and is currently on-view at Jenkins through February 2023. It is made up of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet and each letter has the texture of a different plant identified by its Latin genus (the scientific name). Join us to meet the artist and learn all about her Botanical Fainting Couch and the investigation, experimentation, and innovation that went into its creation.

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A history of Black urban placemaking and politics in Philadelphia from the Great Migration to the era of Black Power. Join us for a discussion of J. T. Roane's new book, Dark Agoras: Insurgent Black Social Life and the Politics of Place.In this book, author J.T. Roane shows how working-class Black communities cultivated two interdependent modes of insurgent assembly—dark agoras—in twentieth century Philadelphia. He investigates the ways they transposed rural imaginaries about and practices of place as part of their spatial resistances and efforts to contour industrial neighborhoods. In acts that ranged from the mundane acts of refashioning intimate spaces

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

Learn how to incorporate the right native plants into the right garden spacesRight Plant for the Right PlaceSunday, February 5, 1 – 3 PMKaren Miller, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Are you a home gardener with questions about selecting the right plants? From woodland edges to dry rocky hillsides, explore various plant communities with plants native to the region. Gain a better understanding of the plants which have evolved within a similar habitat to your garden and learn how to incorporate the right native plants into the right garden spaces, whether you are starting from scratch or modifying an

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.

Take a walk to look with a naturalist to look for birds, wildlife, and other phenomena.Most Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation Sites. We will have binoculars with us, but will look at much more than birds! Pre-registration is requested. All ages. FREE. Message WEC@Phila.gov for exact meeting location Jan 2 Houston Meadow (meet at playground) Jan 9 Bells Mills East Parking Lot Jan 23 Valley Green (meet outside the Inn) Jan 30 Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont entrance) Feb 6 Houston Meadow (meet at Cathedral Road entrance) Feb 13 Harper's Meadow (meet outside Cedars House) Feb 27 Roxborough

Learn the basics of Mosaics with Resident Artist Laura-LynLearn how to get started with creating mosaic masterpieces! Each session will cover the basics of cutting and placement of mosaic materials. New techniques will be presented during each meeting. We will use reclaimed ceramic tile and pottery to create sample pieces set on drywall. No experience necessary.There are 3 sessions, however it is not necessary to take all of them to learn. We will have a 4 part class in which a project will be made, this is primarily a learning experience. Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) and the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) will present on strategies for climate positivity at home.The Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers many financial incentives to be more climate positive and healthy at home. Come learn about opportunities to receive federal rebates and tax incentives for:- Heat pumps- Rooftop solar- Weatherization - Electrical upgrades- Water heaters- Electric vehicles (new and used)- And other win-win strategies for reducing greenhouse gases at home.The discussion will include details on eligibility and timeline, as well as information on programs and other technical resources available at the local level to help

You can help protect Pennsylvania’s watershed!Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator for Chester and Delaware Counties, Meagan Hopkins-Doerr, will teach us how to follow a few simple guidelines to manage your property to protect area streams and rivers and share information about how to certify your property. This session will touch on urban properties (renters and people with small lots to no control of outside land) and large property (campuses and municipalities).Learn how to improve and maintain the quality of water resources and habitat for wildlife and pollinators.

This panel of leading historians will discuss how Black Philadelphia became a political powerhouse in the twentieth century.This seminar features cutting edge scholars drawing on their contributions to If There Is No Struggle There is No Progress: Black Politics in Twentieth-Century Philadelphia. This publication offers the first in-depth historical analysis of African American politics in Philadelphia throughout the twentieth century. The speakers' presentations will bring together fresh insights on the intersection of race, gender, class, and politics in the making of Philadelphia’s Black community today. Activism throughout the twentieth century made Philadelphia a crucial site for the development of Black

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

Learn how to make alfajores: the quintessential confection of Argentina!Join Jezabel Careaga for a hands-on baking class to learn how to prepare the quintessential cookies from Argentina: alfajores. Derived from the Arabic word “al-fakher” meaning "luxurious," these are a staple in Argentina. Jezabel grew up making alfajores with her mom. During class you will make your own alfajores from start to finish and then you will be invited to enjoy your freshly made confections with a cup of tea or coffee. Please notify us in advance with any dietary restrictions.All proceeds from ticket sales go towards supporting the Culinary Literacy's

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

A screening on ecological struggle and resistance to state power.IF A TREE FALLS is a documentary looking at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental group that the FBI calls America's 'number one domestic terrorist threat.' The documentary tells the story of Daniel McGowan, an ELF member who faced life in prison for two multi-million dollar arsons against Oregon timber companies. The film examines larger questions about environmentalism, activism, and terrorism.The police killing of Manuel Teranat / Tortuguita and repression of forest defenders in Atlanta / Cop City this month adds dire weight to our abilty to undersand ecological defense

Every Second Thursday, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. In February, The Clay Studio will center its programming around its exhibition, Figuring Space, an exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists based in the United States. During this special event, guests will have the

Come learn about our cannabis equity campaign!All Together Now Pa invites you to attend a free informational and networking event on Thursday February 9, 5:30-7:30PM to learn about our Pot Profits for Pennsylvanians campaign and our upcoming fundraising trip from Pennsylvania to Montgomery, Alabama in April 2023. We are thrilled to welcome guest speakers and cannabis equity advocates, Cherron Perry-Thomas, Omar Goodwin, Kristal Bush and Miguel Willis who will each share their unique perspectives on the future of Adult Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania and the importance of passing an equitable bill.Please RSVP for the February 9th event at Pipeline Philly

Come join us IN-PERSON at the Wagner for an evening talk with paleontologist Jason Downs to learn about the ongoing evolution of taxonomy!WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNERBeyond Linnaeus: Pennsylvania Paleontology and the Surprising Power of a (Biological) Name With Dr. Jason DownsWhat’s in a name? Shakespeare may have dismissed the relevance of names but there is an entire biological discipline focused squarely on the science of names: taxonomy. For nearly 300 years, a single system, or taxonomic code, has provided the ruleset for the names given to species and groups of species. With the first edition of Systema Naturæ in 1735,

Dr. Mark Thomas will discuss a plan to engage in civil debate in a challenging political climate.From the works of Plato to those of the Founding Fathers, certain traits of a political system are critical to sustaining democracy. By examining instances where democracies have succumbed to authoritarian government, the course explores the key elements of democracy, to include the critical democratic values which serve as democracy's "soft guardrails." These "soft guardrails" rely on the ability of people to discuss political differences in a manner which does not view the outcome as a zero-sum game. After establishing a baseline on the

“Environmental Justice & Waste”Friday, February 109:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.ROOMJohn F. Scarpa Hall299 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085Modern developed economies generate tremendous amounts of waste, the burdens of which fall disproportionately on marginalized communities and populations. The 2023 Villanova Environmental Law Journal Blank Rome LLP Symposium will examine problems associated with different types of waste–trash, water pollution and medical waste–from an environmental justice perspective. Panels will bring together interdisciplinary experts and community leaders to discuss the problems that waste poses for vulnerable populations and to identify potential solutions.The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has approved this symposium for 3 substantive

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

Free Jazz Concert at the LibraryJoin the Whitman Library for a concert highlighting the contributions of Philadelphia composers to the rich and varied cultural tradition of Black American Music. The Renaissance Sextet, led by Leon Jordan Sr., will perform live, offer insights on the composers of the music you will hear and host a brief Q&A after the performance. This concert was made possible by the American Federation of Musicians Local 77 and the Music Performance Trust Fund.

We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night.Nocturnal Wildlife & Full Moon Walks We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night. January 6th will also be full moon night! This program is appropriate for people of any age that can be quiet! FREE Friday January 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Friday February 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Discover the beauty of dried and pressed flowers!Pressed Flower Herbarium Workshop Saturday, February 11, 10 – 11:30 AM Liesl Barkman, Hamilton Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Discover the beauty of dried and pressed flowers through the process of making a glass herbarium from start to finish. Learn how to collect materials, dry flowers, and compose a framed piece of art. Helpful tips will be shared along the way as you create your very own glass herbarium to take home. All materials provided. Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40

Farm To Fork A Plant Based Brunch is An Eden Project event series From The Garden Godfather Inc (501c3)The Garden Godfathers mission is to increase environmental awareness, provide essential knowledge, while building strong sustainable communities. Our primary mode of accomplishment is through direct interaction and cultivation of Art, Education, Wellness, Food & SustainabilityFarm To Fork Plant Based Brunch is An Eden Project event series From The Garden Godfather Inc (501c3)to activate an economic exchange from food to education this Event Series Will provide the ability to inject fresh produce directly into school system

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a pop up card making workshop/make and take, featuring designs based on the fireplaces of Glen Foerd. Stroll the many rooms and make observations to decorate your personal viewpoint of the fireplaces. 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. Registration is recommended, but not required for this workshop. This is not an instructional work shop but more like a make

In this workshop participants will be guided to experiment with different papermaking techniques to create a one of a kind Valentine's! During this workshop participants will learn the basic Western papermaking process and will be introduced to creative experimental techniques. Working with stencils, thread, cut paper and moulds students will learn to manipulate different colored paper pulps to complete a full image.Participants are encouraged to bring stencils, thread, fabrics, paper or other flat objects of their preference to include on their Valentine’s creation. All levels of experience are welcome, no prior experience needed.Materials needed by participants:Rubber bootsPlastic apron

Join us for a guided Winter Tree ID Walk at Houston MeadowJoin us on the trails beginning at Houston Playground. We'll walk about a mile and practice identifying trees in winter based off of their bark, buds, shape, and ecological context. Tree Identification is an important skill in mycology because it can be a key identification feature and help to identify habitats for target species.Registration is limited for this event. Please only register if you feel sure you will come and please cancel your ticket if you are no longer coming.This event will be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather

Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Broad Street and Ridge Avenue Subway lines, as well as the PATCO line to Camden.Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Broad Street and Ridge Avenue Subway lines, as well as the PATCO line to Camden. The theme is what is no longer, and what never was. 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

Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.

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Learn different painting techniques as you create a nature scene with acrylics on canvas. $15.00 per person. Adults OnlyJoin us for an evening of art & mocktails. Learn different painting techniques as you create a nature scene with acrylics on canvas. $15.00 per person. Adults only. All supplies included. Bring your own non-alcoholic refreshments, some will be supplied. Space is limited. Registration required. No walk-ins can be accepted. 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

KRT Cycling-- The Gang Goes GravelIt takes grit to ride in the cold. Philly has plenty of gritty riders & plenty of gravel. Advanced & novice riders will enjoy our Sunday morning Gritty City Gravel Series p/b KRT. Whether you are gravel curious or a gravel pro, this series will keep you moving throughout the dark days of winter. All levels start together on this conversational pace ride. We’ll regroup periodically and split into two groups if necessary.This is a no-drop ride, but previous mixed terrain experience is strongly recommended. Participants are entered into a raffle for entry into the

Explore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art.Creativi-Tree (All Ages)Sunday, February 12, 10 – 11 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensExplore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art. Go on an outdoor walk to observe the seasonal traits of trees - from bark to branches to buds. Turn nature’s inspiration into a masterpiece with an indoor art activity to follow.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration required for children only.Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15

Join the Making Worlds Staff Collective for a community reading and discussion of Take Care of Your Self over a series of five sessions.Join the Making Worlds Staff Collective for a community reading and discussion of Take Care of Your Self by multimedia artist and writer, Sundus Abdul Hadi. Each session will focus on a different section of the book and the series will culminate with a Q&A and discussion with the author for the final session.Advanced registration is required for each session. You do not need to have attended a prior session to attend any of the following sessions.

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 us for this one-of-a-kind Valentine's succulent event!Bury your stress and grow into some fun! Join us at 2SP for your most therapeutic Valentine's experience yet.This workshop will allow you to create something unique while enjoying a new learning experience which will give you a chance to decompress and connect with nature.Your workshop experience will include: Your heart-shaped planter, soil, stone, moss, succulents, dried florals, and live instruction.During the event, we will discuss best practices for succulent care and maintenance, sun requirements, watering, and propagation for healthy plants.Ticket sales end on February 12th. Tickets are non-refundable nor transferable. If you