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.

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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.

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park.

Become an official certified Save Our Streams water quality monitor to see how healthy your local streams are.About this eventSave Our Streams (SOS) is a great way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League is partnering with the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust to provide a workshop for those who wish to become a certified SOS Monitor and have their data entered into a nationwide water quality database.In order to become a certified SOS Monitor, volunteers must;1. Complete online portion, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz.2. Attend a

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert hundreds of pounds of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects! Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site. Masks required

NSNP is inaugurating Las Veredas, a children's garden with Las Parcelas.We are inviting all of our neighbors to bring their kids for an afternoon of fun! Face painting, gardening activities, crafts, music, and more will be there. This is a day for families and young people to enjoy the gardens and be together. We will serve pizza! This event is free and open to the public.

Local Seed swap!A local farm-based seed company, Truelove Seeds is offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Bring your seeds to share and trade with others. The seed swap will take place on April 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown located at 326B West Chelten Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144.Truelove Seeds is a farm-based seed company offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Our seeds are grown by more than 50 small-scale urban and rural farmers committed to community food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and sustainable agriculture. This collaboration is

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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This is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist for guided walks at various locations in NW Philadelphia.Northwest Philly Bird and Nature Walks Various Parks & Recreation Sites in Northwest PhillyMondays at 9amThis is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist and expert birder for a guided walk. 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 more information. March 6 Wissahickon, Bells Mills Road East Parking LotMarch 13 Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave entrance)March 20 Wissahickon, Valley Green (meet

Monthly Plant Swap with where you can share your plants and bring home some new ones!PHS Plant Swaps are a free, family-friendly event. Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), then come to our garden to swap and meet new plant enthusiasts. It’s a one-for-one exchange; if you bring five items, you'll go home with five new items! We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants and special plant society guests with demonstration specimens. Please register before the swap and check in with us when you arrive.

"Cooking Up Change: Sustainability, Seafood, and Substitution in Japan" with Dr. Anne ClausA large-scale and consequential game of substitution is playing out in kitchens worldwide as sustainable seafood advocates try to replace over-harvested fish like salmon and tuna with more abundant species. Such substitutions depend not only on the fishers and eaters who are often deemed responsible for turning the tide of overconsumption, but also on the creation of “conscious” cooks adept at navigating these seafood substitutions. This talk, based on recent ethnographic research in Tokyo Japan, seeks to understand the diverse ways that chefs and home cooks interpret, negotiate,

Monthly Plant Swap with where you can share your plants and bring home some new ones!PHS Plant Swaps are a free, family-friendly event. Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), then come to our garden to swap and meet new plant enthusiasts. It’s a one-for-one exchange; if you bring five items, you'll go home with five new items! We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants, plant society guests with demonstration specimens, and seasonal plant favorites from our sponsor, Solo Real Estate.Please register before the swap and

What do Philadelphia mayoral candidates for office think about climate and waste? Find out in this mayoral forum.Green Philly Climate & Environment Candidate ForumWhat do Philadelphia mayoral candidates for office think about climate and the environment? How will they prioritize environmental issues during their time as mayor? How will it affect your vote for the primary in May and in November? To aid citizens in their democratic deliberations, Green Philly is proud to host the candidate forum on the topic of 'Climate and Waste' for Mayoral candidates seeking to represent Philadelphia. Confirmed Candidates:Rebecca RhynhartRev. Warren Bloom Sr. Climate & Waste

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

FREE Cloth Diaper Workshop!This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents and caregivers interested in investigating them as an option for their child.Join Jen, owner of The Nesting House, to find out why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The workshop will include information about how to get started with cloth diapering, the range of products that are available, and how to choose and care for these products. Product samples will be demonstrated so that participants can make an informed decision.Cloth curious? Join us to find out more!

Learn about the Lenni Lenape history on the Delaware RiverfrontLenape Perspectives and art activityJoin Adam DePaul of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and resident artist Lisa Kelley at Tacony Lab for a talk about the history of the Lenape in this area. This event is part of the programming for the Riverfront North Partnership Greenway artist residency and Mural Arts Philadelphia's Tacony LAB Community Art Center both located within the Tacony neighborhood, a name is derived from Lenape origins meaning "forest," "wilderness," or "uninhabited land."Participants will be invited to weave a small bowl during the talk. All materials will be

Join us for an evening hike under the full Sugar Moon. Adults & Teens. Free.Join us for an evening hike under the full moon. Outdoors, almost all weather. ~1.5 mile hike on uneven, rocky trails in the dark. No flashlights will be used on the hike. Adults & Teens. Free. *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,

Stokas undertakes a critical and decolonial analysis of DEI work, linking contemporary practices of diversity to longer colonial histories.In Reparative Universities, Ariana González Stokas undertakes a critical and decolonial analysis of DEI work, linking contemporary practices of diversity to longer colonial histories. González Stokas argues that diversity is an insufficient concept for efforts concerned with anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, and decolonization. Given its historical ties to colonialism, can higher education be locations for unraveling, repair and redistribution?About the author: Ariana González Stokas has spent the last two decades working in institutions as a faculty member and senior-level DEI administrator committed to

We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcNocturnal Wildlife Walks We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcWed April 5 7:30pmWed May 3 7:30pmFri June 23 8:30pm

Make your own greenhouse with recyclable materials & sow some seeds in preparation for spring!Join us for the kick-off workshop of the 2023 season! In this session, Anastasia Alexandrin will teach participants how to make their own greenhouses for seed starting. If possible, participants are asked to bring recycled water jugs or salad containers. These materials will also be available at the workshop. This workshop will take place at Wyck. We will gather in the education building next to the Walnut Lane entrance.Interested in becoming a Friend of Wyck? We would love your support! Get your membership here.

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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Farm To Fork A Community Egg hunt Brunch is An Eden Project event series From the Garden Godfather Inc (501c3)Farm To Fork A Community Egg hunt 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, Arts & Literacy directly into school systems.

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Stop in our future Germantown store and learn more about our project!Join Co-op members and staff at our future store site prior to groundbreaking! We will open the space so you can see what the building looks like inside, and share plans to make it a great, community-owned food store. Members of our Germantown Outreach Committee and staff will be on site to share info about the project and answer questions. This is an informal event, so feel free to just stop by. The space is raw and there are no restroom facilities. We will have some drinks and snacks

Learn how to turn turn food scraps and other organic waste into rich compost for your plants and garden!Turn your household garbage and yard waste into soil and fertilizer for your garden and houseplants. Learn different techniques to do this yourself, even in small spaces; play with worms, and take home a sample of compost tea.This workshop will be led by the amazing Sally McCabe, Associate Director of Community Education for PHS. Sally has been playing with both garbage and worms for almost 50 years, and doesn't fear either!Registration closes at noon on the day of the event, or prior

Local authors will share and discuss their newly released book in its second edition.Meet the authors, Edward Sibley Barnard, Paul Meyer and Catriona Bull Briger of Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley. This talk will provide an introduction to this handy field guide, covering how to use it to identify trees while highlighting specific Philadelphia trees from the new edition. We will conclude with a short discussion about Philadelphia's urban forest.This is event will be hosted via Zoom on 4/11 at 6:30pm. A Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register

Learn about your local watershed and what you can do to help protect Pennsylvania’s watersheds!Join Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator for Chester and Delaware Counties, Meagan Hopkins-Doerr, and Trout Unlimited board member Steve Grim to learn about our local watershed and what we can do to protect and improve our waterways. We will walk through Penn State Great Valley's pollinator meadow and basin area to take a closer look at native plantings that you can plant at home to improve your watershed. This program will take place outside. Please wear appropriate footwear and meet at the entrance to

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