Oliver Milman will discuss his book The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World in conversation with Maiken Scott.Oliver Milman’s The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World bravely delves into the recent evidence revealing the alarming decline of the insect world. With a sense of measured urgency, Milman, an environmental correspondent for The Guardian, presents studies from across the globe to elucidate the magnitude of this hidden emergency. In conversation with Maiken Scott, host of WHYY's The Pulse, Milman will discuss the marvelous variety of insects (from butterflies to

Led by Megan Do Nascimento These early morning walks take place every Monday and Thursday from 7 am – 8 am. Join Awbury’s dedicated and fun-loving wellness community while breathing in the fresh morning air. Commune with nature and start your day out right on Awbury’s beautiful grounds. On your way, you may see one of the 136 bird species that were spotted on Awbury’s grounds last year. Or try to find Awbury’s Tree of the Month on your journey through the grounds. There is so much to experience early at Awbury.   Wellness Walk Information No registration is required

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Post Haste, the farm-to-table cocktail bar opening in East Kensington later this spring, is hosting a preview pop-up at Philadelphia Distilling on Thursday, March 16. Post Haste's partner/beverage director Fred Beebe will be offering a tight menu of Post Haste-style cocktails powered by Philadelphia Distilling spirits, which falls directly in line with the forthcoming cocktail bar's locally sourced ethos. Post Haste’s beverage menu will exclusively feature spirits, beers, wines, citrus, herbs, produce and mixers from the Mid-Atlantic. Nothing will be imported, in an effort to both support local purveyors and address the bar’s environmental impact by reducing food miles. (additional

Join us to create a beautiful framed moss wall for your home or office.Learn to create a gorgeous, framed, preserved moss wall with a live air plant. These beautiful frames are handcrafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and are styled with preserved moss, making them super low-maintenance.This workshop will allow you to create something unique while enjoying a new learning experience which will give you a chance to decompress, connect with nature, and learn all about our process to create your own one-of-a-kind home decor.Preserved moss walls are a great way to enhance your mood and add life to any space. This

NPR’s Neela Banerjee and Yale professor Paul Sabin discuss the interaction between journalistic and academic accounts of the past.Climate change is a global issue that requires new technologies, new economic policies, and new production and consumption practices. But it also requires a better understanding of the past and how decades of detrimental decisions and resulting emissions have shaped our current environmental crisis.This panel discussion explores the work of academic historians, whose authoritative research on climate is now published in such outlets as The Guardian and the New York Times, and investigative journalists, who have produced award-winning stories on the troubled

Join us at at Fox Chase Farm for a story walk & sugaring. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Join us at at Fox Chase Farm for a story walk & sugaring. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.$5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, register under the "free" ticket, then email PEC@phila.gov for payment information. 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

Join the Philadelphia Water Department and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a two-day summit for World Water Day 2023!

Case Studies in the Netherlands and the Community of Eastwick in PhiladelphiaCoastal and riverside cities worldwide are under increasing pressure from sea level rise and other effects of climate change. Resilience and sustainability are paradigmatic concepts for the ways in which cities address them and their impacts on water, food, energy, and housing. During this event, University of Pennsylvania students and faculty, alongside representatives from the private sector and the Eastwick community, will discuss their analysis of climate action plans and resilience strategies; explore cultural histories relative to flooding events; and will share lessons learned from Dutch and American experts

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Walk to find edible spring plants that when made into teas can help the body detox from our winter ways. All Ages. Free.Walk to find edible spring plants that when made into teas can help the body detox from our winter ways. All Ages. Free.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

Join the Philadelphia Water Department and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a two-day summit for World Water Day 2023!

This side event focuses on the role of rivers, deltas and estuaries worldwide in the sustenance of mankind.A full day program open to everyone about water as a lead up to the UN Water Conference 2023 in NYC March 22-24th, a mid-term review of the objectives of “Water for Sustainable Development (2018-2028) hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands. A Delegation from the Netherlands will gather with Philadelphians at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center to affirm the central role water plays in sustainable development. Speakers, guided history tours, informal conversations and serious game playing will celebrate water, public engagement, place-based

This will be a poetry performance event along with an open mic. Express yourself.Please join us for an afternoon of words, reflection, and connection. Special thanks to @poetry.plants.power for bringing together a wonderful cast of talented individuals to bless our space with poetry. Artists will be covering topics relevant to our local community. And if you feel so inclined, we’ll be having an open mic portion should you need to express yourself.

Visitors and artists of all ages are invited to take a springtime stroll in the park and then make botanical cyanotype prints.Spring Equinox Sun PrintsVisitors and artists of all ages are invited to take a stroll in the park and then make botanical cyanotype prints to celebrate the equinox and longer days full of light. Led by Ampersand Textile & Design's Nicole Duprée. The spring equinox is a time marking emergence from a season of short days and long nights to a time of balance, warmer temperatures, and budding nature. To capture this time in botanical art using the sun

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

“Make it Myself” March musical performance, eco-creative reuse workshop and book reading event for Children (& Other Childlike People!)What is Make It Myself March? A month-long creative reuse celebration for kids & families, including a special, interactive “Make it Myself” musical performance, workshop and book reading event on Saturday, March 18th with: • Special musical performance by Philly's favorite family-friendly band Ants on a Log, in celebration of their new album "Make it Myself”! • Creative Reuse Maker Space at The Resource Exchange, where children & other child-like people & their adults can create art to display in a "Make

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Post Haste, the farm-to-table cocktail bar opening in East Kensington later this spring, is hosting a preview pop-up at Philadelphia Distilling on Thursday, March 16. Post Haste's partner/beverage director Fred Beebe will be offering a tight menu of Post Haste-style cocktails powered by Philadelphia Distilling spirits, which falls directly in line with the forthcoming cocktail bar's locally sourced ethos. Post Haste’s beverage menu will exclusively feature spirits, beers, wines, citrus, herbs, produce and mixers from the Mid-Atlantic. Nothing will be imported, in an effort to both support local purveyors and address the bar’s environmental impact by reducing food miles. (additional

Welcome spring by cleaning, mulching and weeding the Phood Phorest. Then take a moment to taste spring teas and tonics.Learn & lend a hand with "lasagna mulching," weeding, & early planting. Then taste tisanes (teas) made from spring plants that help cleanse and wake the body after winter.No experience necessary, just the interest in learning and enjoying a few hours outdoors working your muscles. Adults, Teens & Families. Older kids are welcome, but need to be registered with a volunteering adult.Questions? Contact Christina at Christina.Moresi@phila.govCity of Philadelphia Covid-19 information This is an all weather, all outdoor program.TICK CHECK upon return

PHS Tree Tenders & Urban Tree Canopies Join PHS’s Trees Program Manager, Mindy Maslin, as she explores the importance of urban tree canopy, as well as how to plant, care for, and advocate for urban street trees. The PHS Tree Tenders program trains individuals and neighbors in all aspects of tree care and maintenance, and twice a year, provides street trees for communities to plant in their neighborhoods.  PHS Tree Tenders plants over 3,000 trees across the Philadelphia region annually. The program both educates and rallies community participants to support one another in providing long-term care for the trees, leading

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

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Dr. Jenny Yang delivers the 2023 VIEST Annual Lecture: Inspired by Nature: Understanding the Chemistry that Powers Our Planet.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Please join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Title: Inspired by Nature: Understanding the Chemistry that Powers Our PlanetAbstract: Our planet is powered by the sun. Through photosynthesis, plants use solar energy along with carbon dioxide from the air and water to form chemical bonds to grow and flourish. We use

W Philadelphia is hosting a Golden Hour event with Luna Maye on Monday, March 20th at 6pm in celebration of the Spring Equinox. Guests will be welcomed to W Philadelphia's WET Deck by a scene and shop floral experience from Wilde & Lovely, while sounds from DJ SYLO will prime the nervous system for the cellular sound bath massage from Luna Maye. Around 7pm, guests will bloom with the Spring Equinox via a sound meditation concert experience. Spatial audio headphones will guide individuals through an immersive, sonic journey by Luna Maye. Soft seating, yoga mats, and chairs will be provided

Join Master Gardener's for a presentation on Spring Ephemerals at the Willows MansionSpringtime brings warm sunshine, beneficial rain, and a bit of color on the forest floor...if you know where to look! Join Master Gardeners Anita Ann Murphy & Debbie Ziegler on Tuesday March 21 at the Willows Mansion in Villanova, PA to learn about the benefits of spring ephemerals and ways to include them into your garden.Questions? Please email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org

Explore the role of higher education institutions in advancing decarbonization efforts in the context of their communities.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!Over half of the world’s population lives in cities and account for roughly 60% of the world’s ghg emissions, presenting both great opportunities and unique challenges for cities and the higher education institutions therein to address climate change. In this panel, we will explore the role of higher

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

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Kick off your spring by connecting with Philadelphians who want to make our City clean, green and circular!Celebrate the arrival of spring with us at a happy hour at South Philly Tap Room on March 21st! Get to know more about Circular Philadelphia and CP member Glitter and hang out with others who want to make Philly cleaner, greener, and more equitable. Glitter’s founder and CEO will be on hand to share how their split-it-with-your-neighbors block cleaning service works for neighbors, businesses, and communities. They’ll be buying a first drink for all attendees, so enjoy a round on Glitter while

Join us monthly for an evening of care, support and gentle wisdom to companion you on your grief journey.

As our planet grows ever warmer, cities are especially vulnerable to the growing threat of extreme heat.In urban centers across the globe, congestion, the built environment, and intensive energy use can drive temperatures to dangerous highs. With cities housing over 50 percent of the world’s population and producing around 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, urban leaders have a major role to play in addressing this climate driven challenge. They have to keep cities cool while using energy sustainably, and change built environments that trap heat. Disadvantaged communities are at the most risk, with limited access to green spaces, basic

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A conversation about how extreme heat impacts our lives with Jeff Goodell, author of the forthcoming book "The Heat Will Kill You First."Heatwaves – often referred to as “silent killers”– are among the deadliest of all natural disasters worldwide. Extreme heat also threatens the systems we rely on every day, from agricultural production to energy provision. 2022 saw India – the world’s second largest wheat producer – ban grain exports as a heatwave stunted crops, while parts of China’s longest river dried up, affecting hydropower and shipping. Europe alone reported over 15,000 heat related deaths. In his forthcoming book, The

Learn in an indoor farm that actually produces a variety of products, some you can make at home.

Accomplished alumni working in the field of energy share insights for preparing for a successful entrance into the energy sector.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Please join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!The Kleinman Center will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. Panelists will discuss their career trajectories, the lessons they have learned,

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

Our second annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This four-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define them. This conference delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Tickets to the four-day interactive

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Join us for the first Philly-wide Solidarity Economy Assembly, hosted by Making Worlds Bookstore. 5pm social mixer & 6pm event startThe Solidarity Economy Principles Project defines SE as, “an organizing framework for those who wish to create a systemic commitment to and practice of interdependence and collective liberation in the economic activities that meet our material needs. Solidarity economy rests on our shared values: cooperation, democracy, social and racial justice, environmental sustainability, and mutualism… Solidarity economies emerge from movements and integrate the three common strategies for social change: personal transformation, building alternative institutions, and challenging dominant institutions. Building solidarity economy

Our second annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This four-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define them. This conference delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Tickets to the four-day interactive

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.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

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Young Adults are welcome to join us for a beautiful Saturday event that will promote physical health on the trails.Young adults are welcome to join us for a beautiful Saturday event that will promote physical health and introduce skills to utilize the Pennypack trails. You will be guided through the paved trails on a bicycle and on the bridle and footpaths on a hike. We look forward to sharing our tips and tricks about staying healthy and utilizing Pennypack Park with you!Be aware of all of your surroundings. Space is limited. No walk-ins. Registration is required so we can communicate

Are you BOOKED on March 25th? Join us for a book drive to benefit CUTLOOSE CARES & The Norristown Public Library!Join us at vonC Brewing for a book drive to benefit CUTLOOSE CARES and The Norristown Public Library!We will be accepting donations of gently used books of all genres as we partner with Recycle, Read, Repeat to add new books to their monthly subscription-based service. For each book donated, Recycle, Read, Repeat will be donating .25 to CUTLOOSE CARES and .25 to The Norristown Public Library to encourage more literary awareness in our community! You are able to donate starting

Introduction to Grounding. Are you curious to learn more?A long-time Co-op member Elizabeth Corea will host a workshop to share introductory techniques and tools to Grounding. In this workshop, attendees will learn grounding techniques that help them heal, detox, focus, and destress. This is an in person workshop. It will be held on Saturday, March 25th from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Weavers Way Germantown Outreach Office located at 326B West Chelten Ave , Philadelphia PA 19144.Elizabeth took a 2-year certificate program with Donna Eden, author of 2 books on energy medicine and took a dozen of on-line classes with Prune Harris. Both

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

Free Book Swap event brought to you by Tree House Books and OURchive to promote literacy in our communities.Please join us for our first Book Swap of the year. Bring up to 5 of your own titles and a bag to take home as many as you'd like. Music will be curated by DJ Jamz and hosted by Tree House's own, Kai. We will have the Traveling Tree House present and filled with books as well, be sure to stop in and take a few pictures. This event is free but both organizations are Non-Profit and accepting donations year round

Join us at NextFab’s makerspace at 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on March 25, 2023, to conclude the Tools of the Trades conference! Meet the speakers you saw during the week of digital programming and network with fellow attendees. Amongst those attending will be gallerists, curators, artists, makers, local business owners, collectors, and more. Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and a trunk show of local artists! Saturday, March 25, 2023: Workshops and Networking Happy Hour Workshops 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – In-Person: How to Approach Galleries, Whole Sellers, and Store Owners Workshop This workshop

Join us for a hands on plant workshop with the art of Kokedama where we will make moss ball planters!At this class you will learn hands on about the art of Kokedama or moss balls. Participants will get their own plant and practice making the Kokedama planters and hangers while learning about the history of Kokedama and the therapeutic benefits of plants. Participants will be provided with a plant and supples to make Kokedama ball.

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Join us for a tour of the Mycopolitan Mushroom Company. You’ll see first-hand the basics of mushroom farming and ask the crew any questions.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.Join Mycopolitan Mushroom Farmers for a tour of their facilities. You’ll see first-hand the basics of mushroom farming: substrate prep, sterilization, inoculation, incubation, and harvest. Have your burning mushroom questions answered! After the tour there will be an opportunity to purchase grow kits, plug spawn, lions mane and reishi tinctures, and

A stop on the east coast Principled Unity Book Tour: A discussion of the past and future of multiracial alliances for revolutionary change.The purpose of the Principled Unity Book Tour is to bring individuals, groups, and street organizations together to discuss the commonalities and to provide future actions in the legacy of the First Rainbow Coalition through the Second Rainbow Coalition. The West Coast Tour brought many groups together that are now working in solidarity. The East Coast Tour will do the same.Kwame Shakur, author of My Search for Answers, Truth and Meaning will discuss how he became a revolutionary

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

In the face of unending economic crises and climate catastrophe, a reading group that considers what a dignified life looks like?

Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at LA Fitness Bala Cynwyd to raise awareness for soil health.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event detailsJoin us for the Save soil Booth at the LA Fitness Bala CynwydWhen?5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ESTWhere?Address: 25 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004We

Pysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with waxPysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with a wax pen and using sequential dyeing. Because we will work with candles and raw eggs, this class is not appropriate for children. All supplies are included.Tuesday March 28th 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

Holy Family University will host a Distinguished Writers Series featuring Sara Nović, author of The New York Times Bestseller TRUE BIZ. The event is FREE and open to the public. The event will also be livestreamed via Zoom.

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.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste SitesDCHWS East Spring 2023 Symposium is planned to be an in-person event!We launched the DCHWS website (dchws.org) to include information about the East, West, and Virtual Symposiums, and the Webinar Series. Ongoing updates will be posted on the DCHWS website. If you have questions, please email east@dchws.org.Summary of EventThe applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from the government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field.

Learn in an indoor farm that actually produces a variety of products, some you can make at home.

The Green Living Plan underscores the connection between greening and environmental justice, and racial, health, and neighborhood equity.With a field of more than ten candidates vying to serve as Philadelphia’s next Mayor, the organizations and neighborhoods represented by The Green Living Plan (GLP) seek to gain the field’s pledge to expand city investment in underserved communities and address top environmental and quality of life concerns, using a citizen-driven lens that differs in focus from the fiscal models currently in place.GLP’s Executive Committee is comprised of 13 local environmental and neighborhood organizations, in partnership with academia, who have joined forces to

Celebrate Women's History Month with Temple Intern Rosalee with a short hike then a campfire discussion.Celebrate Women's History Month with Temple Intern Rosalee with a short hike then a campfire discussion.Space is limited. No walk-ins. Registration is required so we can communicate changes, if any. 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

Transforming Justice: The Juxtaposition of Criminal Justice Reform and Public SafetyIn its fourth year, the Transforming Justice Conference will focus on the Juxtaposition of Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety. The city of Philadelphia is facing a crisis of extraordinary proportions with the rise in violent crime, particularly gun violence; while it wrestles with reforming a systemically flawed criminal justice system. In our third year, we will explore how we reconcile these coexisting conditions.

Join your fellow SRG staff and your fellow members for this meaningful tour.Join your fellow SRG staff and your fellow members for this informative and meaningful tour of the Historic Fairmount Waterworks and their POOL exhibit-A Social History of Segregation. POOL helps to illuminate a little-known history of segregated swimming in America and its connection to present-day drowning issues affecting Black communities. Weaving together history, art, storytelling, scholarship and place-based learning, this multi-disciplinary work explores the role of public pools in our communities with the goal of deepening understanding of the connection between water, social justice and public health.

Join Making Worlds and The Autonomous South Philly Cinema Association for a benefit screening of Riotsville, USA for #StopCopCItyThe fight in Atlanta against “Cop City” is heating up. The Autonomous South Philly Cinema Association is hosting a benefit screening of Riotsville, USA (2022, 91 mins) to raise funds for mounting legal expenses. Riotsville, USA takes its name from the mock cities built by the U.S. government in the late 1960s to train police and military in repressive techniques to throttle uprisings, much as Cop City hopes to do — unless the struggle against it is victorious.

Children ages 10 + with a chaperone are welcome to join us in an afterschool activity that will promote physical health on the trails.Children ages 10 + with a chaperone are welcome to join us in an afterschool activity that will promote physical health and introduce skills to utilize the Pennypack trails. Space is limited. Registration is required. No walk-ins. $5 per family. Helmets are required for all children under the age of 18. Chaperones should supervise the child to ensure safety; the Pennypack Environmental Center cannot be held responsible for any bodily injuries or lost or stolen personal properties.