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Stories of FDR: A Nature-Writing Summer Camp

FDR Park 20th St. and Pattinson Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all 5th–7th graders! Join us for a nature-writing camp in Philadelphia's historic FDR Park!In "Stories of FDR,” rising 5th–7th graders will spend the week creating writing inspired by the nature and history of FDR Park. Campers will explore the significance of this land using a range of different nature-writing genres, spanning from haiku to futuristic fiction. Together, instructors and campers will write stories about the land’s transformation and how they contribute to the landscape of nature.If the cost of attendance poses a financial barrier to you, we have full and partial scholarships available! Email info@cosmicwriters.org to ask about scholarships.

Woodlands Orchard Work Day

POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4000 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States

Join Philadelphia Orchard Project for an orchard volunteer work day.

Propagation Station

PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn various techniques for how to propagate your favorite house plants.Interested in learning how to create new plants out of the ones you already have? In this class, we’ll review all the necessary steps to properly propagate indoor plants and introduce you to the best way to cut various types of plants (fiddle leaf figs, monsteras, succulents, and more), which vessels to place them in, and how to transition the cutting from water to soil. You’ll go home with 4 new cuttings to help turn your home into the plant jungle you've been wishing for! Registration is required.Registration closes at

RESCHEDULED: Delaware River Cleanup @ Frankford Boat Launch

Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Launch, 5501 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Updated date! Please join us for this rescheduled summer cleanup of the Delaware River!This cleanup has been rescheduled for 8/23 (previously 7/21, postponed due to heat emergency in Philadelphia). Please join us for this summer cleanup event! Please join United By Blue for a fun-filled Community Cleanup Event by volunteering to clean up your local waterway. The focus of the day will be cleaning up litter and debris from the shoreline of Philadelphia's own Delaware River. This could include the removal of items as large as tires and abandoned household furniture to as small as pesky microplastics and ever-abundant snack

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Wednesday, August 24, AM session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

Insect Safari for Kids – SOLD OUT

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Event is sold out. Please connect with us at another adventure outdoors. Bugs are all around us. Underground, in the air, underwater… they’re everywhere! Despite their small size, insects are among the most important animals on the planet, supporting our ecosystems from the ground up. Since Stoneleigh opened, the garden has become home to many different insects, from tiny beetles to giant dragonflies.  Kids grab your favorite adult and join us on an insect safari in the garden as we search for bugs of all sorts. We’ll learn about their fascinating relationships with plants, humans, and each other. Afterward, you’ll

Native Seed Collection

Chanticleer, a pleasure garden 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA, United States

Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more.Collecting seeds from native plants in your garden is an ecologically friendly gardening practice that is also an inexpensive way of replicating plants in your garden. Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more. During this walk, Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemek Walczak will discuss his favorite native plants to propagate and students will have an opportunity to try their hand at seed collection. Instructor BioPrzemek Walczak has been a Chanticleer Horticulturist since 1996. Over

Art & Mindfulness Workshop (8/24)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!Art & Mindfulness WorkshopWednesdays, August 24, 6:00 – 7:30 pm*Workshops also scheduled for: July 20, 27 August 3, 10 and 17Presented by Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionCreatively unwind through art with this Art & Mindfulness Workshop! Join Nicola Loughlin to explore different techniques and processes through a range of inspirational & fun concepts. From felt tip and ink to clay and watercolor, there’s always something new to try amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Learn techniques that last far beyond the program and give you a creative outlet that

Sunset Kayak Cruise on the FDR Lakes

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. DATE Wednesday, August 24, 2022 TIME 6:30pm - 8:00pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse 1500 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 Did you know that FDR is the only park with publicly accessible lakes and an active boating program? Come see for yourself by joining our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. Kayaking on the flat waters of “The Lakes” with the warm glow of the setting sun is a serene,

Volunteer – Summer Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let

Field Testing

We want to hear from you!Join us for a special 'Field Testing' - a virtual opportunity for Lancaster Farmland Trust’s closest friends to hear directly from our President and CEO, Jeff Swinehart to learn more about our recent strategic planning process and have the opportunity to give your input and insight into the future of LFT. Over the last year, we have been conducting a thoughtful and thorough process to develop a bold, new strategic plan to ensure our long-term sustainability and significantly advance the protection of farmland across our county – which, we believe, will help to maintain our

Tacony Creek Park Keepers Meeting

PA

Do you care about Tacony Creek Park? Join us for our monthly park friends group meeting! Share your thoughts and ideas with other park neighbors and hear updates on programs and events. Preregistration required. Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org to register or with any questions or agenda items!

Summer Series

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us this summer on the last Thursday of every month from May through September for an evening of family fun. This month there will be food from Volcano Tacos Food Truck, music by Birdie Busch, lawn games, and teaching artist Richie Wilde Lopez will be creating block prints with visitors. Come and enjoy the grounds now featuring an outdoor audio tour accessible by QR codes. The Main House will be open for free self-guided tours as well. A variety of drinks will be availbe from brewing and distilling collective, Mutual Respect, and Mad Wild Wine. Donations are appreciated but

Final Fridays at the Rail Park

The Rail Park 1300 Noble Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Friends of the Rail Park presents: Final Fridays at the Rail Park! Every last Friday of the month from May to September.

¡BAILAR en FDR! Salsa Class & Social Dance

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en FDR! Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday at the historic boathouse overlooking the park’s central lake. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Tickets are for an hour dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 pm PLUS the social dance from 8:00-11:00 pm! Lesson is from an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can- $10, $15, or $20 (per person) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: If Philadelphia’s

Breakfast on the Farm

The Fisher Farm 115A Black Horse Rd, Paradise, PA, United States

Join us for Breakfast on the Fisher Farm!Join us for a fresh, hearty breakfast and beautiful farm views. After we enjoy our meal, you’ll hear more about what Lancaster Farmland Trust is doing to preserve and conserve Lancaster County farmland followed by a farm tour led by the farm family. About the Farm: The Fisher farm sits along a quiet road, familiar with the sounds of horse hooves and steel wheels. Bisected by a small tributary of Eshleman Run, the Fishers run a traditional dairy farm with support crops. To manage their soil and waterway health, LFT recently helped the

Volunteer – Care for Nature

Gwynedd Preserve, 640 South Swedesford Road, North Wales, PA, 19002, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before

Walk with Me

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.

Mussel Maniacs

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center! This community science will help aid our freshwater mussel propagation program and bring us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org. Click here to learn more about our project to propagate mussels in the Delaware River Watershed.

Event Series Germantown Farmers Market

Germantown Farmers Market

Germantown Farmers Market 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Germantown Farmers Market reopened on May 21st, 2022! Visit the market weekly on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and support local farms, artisan vendors, and food trucks!

Home and Garden Tour

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Dazzling displays of native plants, ancient trees, landscape designs by the Olmsted Brothers, and myriad habitats are highlighted on this guided exploration of Stoneleigh. The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is usually only open for special events—is also included in the tour, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.

Remnant plants of Andorra Nursery with Trish Fries

Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Northwestern Ave. Kiosk on Forbidden Drive Hike the trails of the Andorra Natural Area and search for remaining plants and signs of the Andorra Nurseries-once the largest nursery on the east coast. We’ll look for rows of lined-out trees, walk old nursery roads, discover exotic and old specimen trees. Well behaved dogs are permitted. Distance: 2 Miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Adults only Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 systems, please

Philly Canna Fest 2022

Fern Hill Park 4600 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly Canna Fest 2022 presented by K.Walker Events. Philly Canna Fest is Philadelphia's premier cannabis community event. Featuring 50 local businesses who specialize in everything from glass ware, merch, infused food/drinks, flower, accessories, edibles, art, and much more. Everyone who registers an attends will be eligible to win a raffle basket full of products from our vendors. If you came to 1 of the 3 Canna Fest last year or this years Philly Canna Fest : Nerf Wars then YARK the vibes...and did I mention it's free. Tell a friend! Support Local! Support Small Business!

Free

SANITATION SITUATION: Benefit with Yafavtrashman x Lobo Mau to Clean Philly

Lobo Mau 700 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hosted at Lobo Mau, Yafavtrashman is fundraising $12,000 to remove 100 TONS OF ILLEGALLY-DUMPED TRASH from our wonderful city!On Saturday August 27th, 2pm-8pm, Lobo Mau and Yafavtrashman will be hosting a big party to support him and his team in removing 100 tons of trash from Kensington! We'll have live music, drinks, and food. If we all chip in, we can make a difference! Donations will go directly to Yafavtrashman's nonprofit, Trash2Treasure, and from there Terrill and his team will make it happen! Click here to donate what you wish. Whether you can make it or not, we'd love your

SoUL REgeneration: Healing for Growers

Cope House at Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

SoUL REgeneration : A safe healing space for women and non-binary growers of color. When was the last time you tended to YOUR sacred garden?SoUL REgeneration : A safe healing space for women and non-binary growers and urban farmers of color.To our hardest working land and food stewards: When was the last time you tended to YOUR sacred garden?This event is to give some much needed tender loving care to women and people of marginalized genders of color who are land and food stewards. We encourage you to take a moment to exhale for yourself, and indulge in healing by

West Park Bird Hike with Holger

Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course Montgomery Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

LOCATION Belmon Plateau Cross Country Course Montgomery Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join experienced bird watcher and trip leader Holger Pflicke for a brisk bird hike on the Trolley Trail! West Fairmount Park is an excellent location to connect with nature and its large woods provide a great opportunity to get one closer to the 10,000-steps-a-day goal. This time of year, Philly’s green spaces are once again bustling with returning breeding birds and stopover migrants. The park will be no different, with woodpeckers, sparrows, thrushes and warblers abound. Our goal will be to walk about 3 miles on various terrain with

Volunteer – Care for Nature

Binky Lee Preserve, 1445 Pikeland Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425, United States

Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasive plant species, nurturing native plants, and restoring habitats. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this outdoor volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity

Volunteer – Nurture Nature

ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before

Kids Nature Hike with Anne Williams

Houston Meadow Houston Meadow, Philadelphia

Meet at Houston Meadow Join Anne in sharing the sites, sounds, and feeling of exploring nature in the Wissahickon. This short hike for kids 3-6 years old will include some fun group activities and sharing, guided observations, perhaps a song or story, and the joy of being outside in the fresh air together! Terrain may be rocky so strollers are discouraged and dogs are not permitted. We will keep our time to 60-90 minutes. Distance: 1 Mile Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: All ages Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed

Plants and Watercolor Art/Nature Walk

Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Art and Nature walk at Lardner's Point Park with a plant walk followed by a watercolor activity.This art and nature walk will focus on the diverse native plants in Lardner’s Point Park. We will learn about several key plants and their role in supporting a healthy ecosystem, as well as noting their visual elements (form, pattern, line). We will conclude the workshop by making brush paintings of plants using natural inks and watercolors. We will meet at the entrance to the park off Levick Street. There is a small parking lot on-site , however please share a ride if you

We Dissent: A Reproductive Rights Block Party

Love City Brewing 1023 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A block party featuring all local vendors for a good cause!Join Home Brewed Events and Love City Brewing for We Dissent, a special block party to support women’s reproductive rights. We are actively angry with the overturn of Roe vs. Wade and want to make a positive change while showcasing local businesses that are female owned or are active allies to equality. There will be food and drink vendors, live music and entertainment and a raffle. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting abortion care through the National Network of Abortion Funds. Date: Sunday, August 28th Time: 12pm

STRAW INTO GOLD: A PA Flax Project Community Art Event

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Awbury ArboretumBring your retted and dried flax, and if you wish, some personal snacks. We'll provide beverages!

Gal Pals Meetup at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company

Chestnut Hill Brewing Company 8231 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meetup for food, drinks, & socializing to benefit animal rescues! 100% of profits will be donated.Come join us in the SUBURBS for a fun evening of vegan food, drinks, and socializing all for a good cause! 100% of ticket sales will be split between Tiny Paws Dog Rescue in Bristol, Pa and Shelter Ugolyok in Ukraine. No refunds. All funds will be given to animal rescues!

Volunteer – Summer Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let

Cycling for Our Future

Penn State Great Valley: School of Graduate Professional Studies 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Learn more about the health and environmental benefits of biking and trail use, and the latest updates on the Chester Valley Trail system!Bike riding is not only a fantastic way to improve your physical and mental health, but also the health of the planet! Unlike cars, bikes do not release harmful emissions, nor do they require harmful chemicals (like antifreeze). Moreover, the development of roads requires the destruction of green space, and creates water runoff that contributes to ground and water pollution. Riding a bike reduces traffic and noise pollution, improving mental health and communities. Philadelphia is the top bicycle

WPP Speaker Series – The Willows Park Preserve and its Neighbors

The Willows Park 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA, United States

WPP Speaker Series: The Willows and its Neighbors presented by Jeff GroffJoin Jeff Groff at the Willows Mansion for a fun and engaging look at the Willows and its Neighbors on Tuesday, August 30th. This illustrated talk tells the story of The Willows (originally called Rose Garland when built), the families who owned it over the years, and its architect Charles Barton Keen. This area really was the gold coast for great Main Line country places and the talk will highlight neighboring estates such as Dunminning, Ravenscliff, Happy Creek Farm, Hothorpe, and Inver House.There will be a wine and cheese

Science on Tap: Invisible Trash

Ship Bottom Brewery - Blendery & Barrel House 5 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join us for a night of science and beer!Invisible Trash: Are Microplastics and Drugs in our Local Streams?Spoiler alert: Yes! Just one watershed in Baltimore, MD contributes more than 50,000 doses of antidepressants to the Chesapeake Bay each year and a single gallon of snowmelt from Chester County can bring dozens of microplastic particles into local streams.Join us to learn more about microplastics in the snow, water, and insects of Pennsylvania streams and the sources and dynamics of pharmaceuticals in streams around Baltimore, MD. Find out how our choices and behaviors contribute to this kind of pollution and small changes

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Wednesday, August 31, PM *QUIZZO* session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join our FABSCRAP QUIZZO sessions for a chance to win a limited upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!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. During our last summer game of the season, volunteers will play FABSCRAP Trivia, and prove their knowledge of FABSCRAP's operations and sorting process! The trivia winner(s) of each session will be entered into a raffle to win a limited supply upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and

Solar Printing Workshop

Cira Green 129 South 30th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Intro to Solar Printing at Cira GreenCelebrate fall by learning to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind solar prints. Display your work of art at home or give as a gift to your nature loving friends.This craft is good for ages 12+ and will last approximately one hour.Admission includes:-snacks and refreshments-instruction-all supplies required to make and take home your very own solar print-supplies to make more, so you can develop your cyanotyping skills at home or share the joy with friends and familyEach print is unique! Date: August 31st, 2022Location: Cira Green Park - 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104Time: 2-3 PMNotes:

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Thursday, September 1, PM *QUIZZO* session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join our FABSCRAP QUIZZO sessions for a chance to win a limited upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!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. During our last summer game of the season, volunteers will play FABSCRAP Trivia, and prove their knowledge of FABSCRAP's operations and sorting process! The trivia winner(s) of each session will be entered into a raffle to win a limited supply upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and

Philly Goat Project GOAToberFest

Join Philly's favorite goat squad for our first ever GOAToberFest FUNdraiser at Laurel Hill West! 13 Goats, Signature Cocktail, Snacks and all kinds of PGP Goat Shenanigans among the changing leaves and spirits of Laurel Hill West! 2023 PGP Goat Calendar Launch! Be the first to see it! Time & Location Oct 08, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT Laurel Hill West Conservatory, 215 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 About the event GOAToberFest! A Spirited FUNraiser for Philly Goat Project at Laurel Hills West. Join Philly's favorite goat squad for our first ever GOAToberFest FUNdraiser! If you have been to our

Walk with Me

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.

Cobbs Creek Community Water Testing Program

Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.

Event Series Germantown Farmers Market

Germantown Farmers Market

Germantown Farmers Market 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Germantown Farmers Market reopened on May 21st, 2022! Visit the market weekly on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and support local farms, artisan vendors, and food trucks!

FarmerJawn Autumn Community Market

FarmerJawn Greenery 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for small businesses, a hands-on plants workshop, food, fun & more! Hey Philly! We present to you: FarmerJawn Greenery's First Annual Autumn Community Market Join us at FarmerJawn Greenery for our very first annual Free Autumn Community Market, Saturday September 3rd 2022 from 12pm-6pm. We want to welcome you into our space and come together as a community by highlighting local businesses and food vendors. This event will include 25+ small businesses, kid & vegan friendly food vendors, music, gardening and plant education from our staff at The Greenery, and so much more! All are welcome, we'll have

Foray at Rolling Hill Park

Rolling Hill Park 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join the PMC for a free and public mushroom hunt!Meet outside the Lower Merion Conservancy Cottage (to the left as you drive in, away from the dog park). Look for our sign!We will have a short introduction and then break apart to look for mushrooms until 3pm. Then we will meet back at the starting point to set up our ID table and talk about what we found. Some snacks and drinks will be provided but you are welcome to bring more to share! It is the birthday week of 3 of our club leaders so we will be celebrating!Please

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Saturday, September 3, PM *QUIZZO* session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join our FABSCRAP QUIZZO sessions for a chance to win a limited upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!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. During our last summer game of the season, volunteers will play FABSCRAP Trivia, and prove their knowledge of FABSCRAP's operations and sorting process! The trivia winner(s) of each session will be entered into a raffle to win a limited supply upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and

Pints on the Preserve

ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view. Pair your pint with a… …hike! ChesLen Preserve includes nearly 1,300 acres and more than 14 miles of trails to explore. …picnic! Bring a picnic to enjoy with your favorite pint. Snacks will also be available for purchase from East Branch Brewing Company. …fun time with friends! Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a get together with friends and family on the Lenfest Center’s back deck or the covered pavilion.

Volunteer – Care for Nature

Binky Lee Preserve, 1445 Pikeland Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425, United States

Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasive plant species, nurturing native plants, and restoring habitats. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this outdoor volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity

Beach Cleanup, Neshaminy State Park, just north of Philadelphia

Neshaminy State Park, in Bucks County, PA 3401 State Road, Bensalem, PA, United States

Help pick up litter along a sand beach of the Delaware River in Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem PA, there is nice view of Philadelphia here

Beach Cleanup, Neshaminy State Park, just north of Philadelphia

Neshaminy State Park, in Bucks County, PA 3401 State Road, Bensalem, PA, United States

Help pick up litter along a sand beach of the Delaware River in Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem PA, there is nice view of Philadelphia here

Hundred Fruit Farm Open House & Public Farm Tour

Hundred Fruit Farm 1744 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA, United States

A free farm tour of Hundred Fruit Farm, our ten-acre diversified permaculture farm in Buckingham, PA.Come join us for our annual open house and tour at Hundred Fruit Farm, our 10-acre permaculture farm! We'll show you around the farm in a guided tour and explain everything we do here, including our silvopasture area, mixed species fruit and nut orchards, eggmobile system, terraced veggie gardens, edible landscaping areas, rotationally grazed flock of babydoll sheep, edible plant nursery, and more!

Sunrise Hike & Yoga with Cole

Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

LOCATION Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join us on Tuesdays this fall for a guided hike and restorative yoga series led by Cole Hooley. We’ll begin with a short peaceful hike on the Belmont and Trolley Trails, stopping at several points to meditate and reflect on nature under the guidance of Cole Hooley, an experienced mindfulness instructor. Cole will help hone your ears to nature’s sounds and connect your heart to the earth’s healing energy. Next, we’ll find a comfortable spot near the trail for 45 minutes of yoga practice with an emphasis on

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let

Botanical Observations: Autumn Objects of Field and Forest

Join us for an 8-week virtual botanical illustration seriesBotanical Observations: Autumn Objects of Field and Forest8-Week Virtual Series on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pmSeptember 6 – November 1 (no class 10/18)Presented by Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new specimen each week. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi,

Volunteer – Give Back to Nature

Crow’s Nest Preserve, 201 Piersol Road, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event.

Weekly Wednesday Clean Up: Tacony Creek Park

PA

Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide a free reusable water bottle to volunteers. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. 25 person limit for this event. Pre-registration required. Contact Alex Rosario to register Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

Nature Tots—All About Bees

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For Children 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. Formally known as Mommy, Me and Nature. Eventbrite fees apply. Email PEC@phila.gov if you'd like to pay by cash or check.

Development … for Good: The Future of the Office

Fitler Club Ballroom 1 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A deep dive into how business leaders are re-establishing the workplace post-pandemic.Please join us for Development … for Good: The Future of The Office. Another installment of The Philadelphia Citizen’s speaker series, powered by Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Fitler Club, on — literally — building a better, more inclusive, and prosperous Philadelphia. What does the post-pandemic workplace in Philadelphia look like? Who are the innovators creating a balanced work-life for their employees? What are the economic ramifications of the remote work revolution? How can Center City recover and thrive in the new paradigm? Our panel of

Discovery Night- The Importance of Freshwater Mussels

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 6:00 PM  8:00 PM The Discovery Center (map) Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Philadelphia Contemporary as we dive into our passion for clean waters, freshwater mussels and sustainability. Stemming from the new collaborative exhibit created by Jean Shin at the Cherry Street Pier, panel speakers will touch base on the importance of these filter-feeding bivalves and about the history of our mussel nursery site: the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir. Guest speakers include Jean Shin and Keith Russell. "Freshwater is a new commission by the artist Jean Shin that celebrates and pays tribute to the freshwater river mussel, while inviting those

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Thursday, September 8, PM session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

HoneyFest

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an evening of activities focused on our favorite pollinator, the honey bee!Join us for an evening of activities focused on our favorite pollinator, the honey bee! This year's HoneyFest will feature food from the Clean Plate Club food truck and the Haagen-Dazs ice cream truck. Various vendors will sell their wares. Craft special art projects with members of our staff or enjoy some lawn games. The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild will host multiple activities like open hive talks and honey extractions. Donate what you wish! Please RSVP in advance.Festivities will continue at Wyck House on September 10th and

Produce Palette: an art and agriculture workshop

Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia: Culinary Literacy Center 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Watercolor paintings that look so good, you could eat them!The culinary and visual arts have long intersected in nature morte, or still-life painting, with no subject being more iconic than the bowl of fruit. Want to discover watercolor painting as well as what the spring harvest has to offer? Join us as we transform the Culinary Literacy Center kitchen into a different kind of art studio to learn how to make striking watercolor paintings of uncommon spring and summer produce. In this class, librarians will teach simple watercolor and compositional techniques to render seasonal fruits—specifically, local and seasonal produce you

Wine and Wander

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Join us for an exclusive, after-hours tour featuring two of our favorite things: plants and wine! Led by Stoneleigh Director Ethan Kauffman and sommelier Michele Gargiulo, take an early evening stroll through the garden and enjoy a sampling of four different natural wines. Learn about the flavor profiles and unique characteristics of each wine, all while exploring different areas of Stoneleigh along the way. Register early for this special event, back by popular demand. 

Volunteer – Nurture Nature

Hildacy Preserve, 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature at our headquarters preserve. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go”

Summer-sational Nights

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Pack a picnic and your favorite beverages and head to Stoneleigh for a sunset stroll. The garden unfolds throughout summer and early fall, with colorful blooms, towering trees, and inspiring vistas. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Great Lawn.

AIC & Pinelands Preservation Alliance Coming Together for Health and Nature

Bishop Farmstead 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton Township, NJ, United States

You are cordially invited to celebrate AIC's 10th Anniversary and unique partnership with Pinelands Preservation Alliance.You are cordially invited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and the partnership between Allies in Caring and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance at the beautiful Bishop Farmstead Southampton, NJ, on September 9, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Join us for a joyful evening of giving and community connection to celebrate Allies in Caring (AIC) and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance’s (PPA) collaboration to benefit health, wellness, and nature. We have been working together to expand our reach beyond what people typically think of as an “environmental”

Tacony LAB Maker Market

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tacony LAB Community members set up their creations for sale!Join us for our first ever Tacony LAB Maker Market! We'll have food, music and plenty of art /creations for you to enjoy and even take home! This is the first of two events to celebrate five year of the Tacony LAB Community Art Center!Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan. This registration is not for makers who want to be a vendor at the market. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please email us for the application link.

Virtual Nature Book Club | The Songs of Trees

Attend this virtual session to discuss David George Haskell's award-winning book with the Arboretum staff.David George Haskell is a biologist, author, and professor at the University of the South. Join us to discuss The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors and discover how trees from Manhattan to the Amazon are connected to the world around them. 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.

¡BAILAR en FDR! Salsa Class & Social Dance

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en FDR! Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday at the historic boathouse overlooking the park’s central lake. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Tickets are for an hour dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 pm PLUS the social dance from 8:00-11:00 pm! Lesson is from an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can- $10, $15, or $20 (per person) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

Reptile Rendezvous 

Crow’s Nest Preserve, 201 Piersol Road, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States

Visit with some snakes and turtles to learn about their habitats, how they survive, and how we can help them. Dawn White with Indian Run Environmental Education Center (IREEC) will talk with us about the needs of the reptiles that make their homes at Natural Lands’ preserves. Then take a short walk on the preserve in search of reptiles and the different places they live.  IREEC promotes knowledge and stewardship of Pennsylvania wildlife and its ecosystems through traveling educational programs that include live animals, all of which are native to the United States.  This event is made possible by the 

Volunteer – Care for Nature

Gwynedd Preserve, 640 South Swedesford Road, North Wales, PA, 19002, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before

Volunteer – Nurture Nature

Bryn Coed Preserve, 1869 Flint Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before

Friends Hospital Maintenance Day!

4641 Roosevelt Blvd, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, United States

Natural Lands and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are teaming-up to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitats, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with the community. Thank you for giving back. No experience is necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. Please bring a refillable water bottle

Volunteer – Creek Care in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, United States

Natural Lands and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are teaming up to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitat, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with community. Thank you for giving back! No experience necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. You are welcome to bring long-handled loppers

Walk with Me

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.

VU PHL September Event at Liberty Lands!

Liberty Lands 913 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We're back at Liberty Lands for this month's volunteering event! Stay for the Afterjawn and celebrate 5 years of VU-PHL with food and games!Parks and Recreation, VU PHL Style: We're headed back to the Northern Liberties Green to spend the morning cleaning up and improving Orkney Park on Saturday 9/10. Once we finish beautifying the park, we'll get to enjoy the benefits of our hard work by celebrating our 5th birthday party there! (Food and beer is on us!)Northern Liberties Green is a group dedicated to maintaining green spaces in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. Here's what we'll be doing at

Revival Walk: Connection by Disconnecting

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120, Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

The Olney Culture Lab presents the Revival Walks in Tacony Creek Park, hosted by Storyteller Mama Carla and featuring special guest artists. Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during the height of the pandemic, the Revival Walks brought healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lifted up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us on the second Saturday of the month (from June through October) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and

Arboreal Inspirations

Stroud Preserve, 454 North Creek Road, West Chester, PA, 19382, United States

Painter Gregory Blue explores Stroud Preserve with an artist’s eye, while Natural Lands’ tree management coordinator Tom Kershner explores it with an arborist’s eye. Both love Stroud for the saplings, stands, and centuries-old specimen rooted in preserved open space.  Join us on a walk and get to know a few of Gregory’s and Tom’s favorite trees.   Gregory Blue is a local artist from West Chester, PA. During the pandemic, Gregory found Stroud Preserve and it inspired him for a series of paintings that will spotlight Stroud through the months. Tom serves as preserve manager for several of our preserves including Gwynedd Preserve in Montgomery County. In addition, Tom is our tree

Event Series Germantown Farmers Market

Germantown Farmers Market

Germantown Farmers Market 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Germantown Farmers Market reopened on May 21st, 2022! Visit the market weekly on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and support local farms, artisan vendors, and food trucks!

APAPA-SE Volunteer and Tour Event at FDR Park

FDR Park 20th St. and Pattinson Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

APAPA-SE's summer event - volunteering for park cleanup, lunch, and a tour with master plan developers!APAPA-SE is excited to announce an in-person event at FDR Park in South Philadelphia!On Saturday, September 10th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, we will be participating in volunteer cleanup activities and hearing a presentation from the park’s management and architects about the upcoming master plan implementation.• 10:00AM to 12:00PM -- Volunteer clean up of the park with APAPA-SE members; all cleanup tools will be provided! • 12:00PM to 1:00PM -- Lunch + Master Plan presentation to discuss how the park’s master plan, how it

Home and Garden Tour

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Dazzling displays of native plants, ancient trees, landscape designs by the Olmsted Brothers, and myriad habitats are highlighted on this guided exploration of Stoneleigh. The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is usually only open for special events—is also included in the tour, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.

September Raymond Farm Center House Tour

Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts & Design 6355 Pidcock Creek Road, New Hope, PA, United States

Join us on September 10 for a Guided House Tour of the Raymond Farm House and grounds.Raymond Farm House TourJoin us on August 6 for a Guided House Tour.  120 acres currently make up the Raymond Farm, which was purchased by Antonin and Noémi Raymond in 1938. The Raymonds were attracted to the property due to the sturdy construction of both the bank barn and Quaker farm house. Within a few years, the Raymonds had a bustling modern farm, which also served as an atelier where architects and artists came to hone their craft. The Raymond Farm was also home

Explore the Circuit – Chester Creek Trail

On September 10 we’ll explore the Chester Creek Trail ( https://chestercreektrail.org/ ) in Delaware County. Ride details will be finalized soon! Please RSVP for the ride for updates once they are made available.

Volunteer – Nurture Nature

ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before

Education Station: How Does a Rain Garden Work?

Join us at Tyler’s Rain Garden Education Station at Lucille’s Garden to see how a rain garden works. We’ll talk about what happens when it rains in a forest and how that’s different from when it rains in your neighborhood. You’ll also hear what happens when our water is polluted, or if there’s too much of it at once, and find out how you can help care for our water and the wildlife that lives there. No registration is necessary, and it’s free with admission. Just stop by any time during the hours of 10 am to 1 pm to

Yoga in the Garden

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Relax with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi Alden. The gentle pace will allow time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath.  Allow our inspiring garden to find your own renewal and re-awakening.  Please bring a mat, water bottle, and any props you may like to use. 

Native Plant and Foraging Tour

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday, September 11, 2022 12:00 PM  2:00 PM The Discovery Center (map) Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Audubon Educator Jose Santiago as we tour our native pollinator gardens! We'll get a behind the scenes tour of the native plant work done on-site at The Discovery Center, learn techniques to bring native plants into your home, and look for the medicinal and traditional purposes of the plants found around Philadelphia. Plants are everywhere in our great city, come find out why Philadelphia is home to so many native (and invasive) plants!

Easton Tomato Fest

Easton Urban Farm 902 Philadelphia Road, Easton, PA, United States

An end of season festival held at and benefitting Easton Urban Farm!Sunday September 11 is Tomato Fest at Easton Urban Farm! We are ending tomato season with a bang so come celebrate with us!Taste some of the varieties we grew this year! Learn about the farm while you listen to music, try tomato inspired bites, watch a vegan mozzarella demo and more! Easton Urban Farm grows over 12,000 lbs of produce each year on our 5/8 acre farm on Easton’s South Side. ALL of it goes directly to feeding people in our community. Help feed people while enjoying an afternoon

Dance Music Night in the Garden

Hansberry Garden and Nature Center 5150 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Electric Grioland and Unidos da FiladelfiaExcited to have everyone come to the garden one last time this summer!

An Evening in the Garden at PHS Meadowbrook Farm

Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA, United States

Postponed until Fall '22.Join us for our annual fundraising cocktail reception featuring a live and silent auction. This year we will celebrate the work of PHS Healthy Neighborhoods programs, including Community Gardens, Trees, Landcare, and Workforce Development, which deliver impact in more than 250 communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. We are excited to unveil the PHS Garden for the Greater Good Award, which will honor organizations that have gone above and beyond in advancing health and well-being through their investment in horticulture. The inaugural recipient, PECO, will be recognized for their support as a sponsor and partner to PHS

Preternatural: Solo Show for Jessica Libor at the Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, United States

A solo show of new artworks by Jessica Libor, presented by the Tyler Arboretum.Guests are invited to Preternatural, a solo show of new artworks by Jessica Libor, presented by Era Contemporary Gallery on location at the Tyler Arboretum in their Garden Barn Loft, amidst the garden grounds.The works will all be new, created in 2022 by Philadelphia artist Jessica Libor locally, and also in her summer residency in France. Art will be for sale and available to collect. For a list of works available for presell, please email jlibor@jessicalibor.com.Guests are invited to BYOB! There will be live music as well.Using

Volunteer – Get Gardening

ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in tending our picturesque, native-plant gardens. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details.

Mushroom Walk

Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

Attend this campus tour with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Earth Justice & Blues Epistemologies: Our Life-Sustaining Cultural Practice

Join Us!Dr. Mia Charlene White will outline the relationship between cultural production and Earth Justice using specific resistance projects practiced by historically marginalized communities. By connecting these cultural practices to a broader conceptual framework called “blues epistemologies,” Dr. White will use her positionality as a radical geographer to provide generative ideas for linking embodied, place-based organizing to theoretical ways-of-knowing. Participants will come away with concrete examples of community resistance as well as introduction to a theoretical model that links social ecologies/community-based resistance and concepts rooted in the Black radical tradition.The Mural Arts Institute is hosting a two-week long series of

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let

Tuesday Stewardship

PA

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Tuesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy

WEST PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ARCHIVE: Skill-Share & Making Series Intro

Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to collectively launch the process towards a digital catalog of the collections at WPCA/Paul Robeson House & MuseumJoin Paul Robeson House & Museum with Leeway x IPMF Media Artist-Activist in Residence Malkia Okech to collectively launch the process towards a digital catalog of the collections at Paul Robeson House & Museum/West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. This introductory event is an information session regarding opportunities and needs of building a digital archive at PRHM/WPCA. Together we will brainstorm the following: How do we remember the history of our community? What can we do to preserve these memories? What can we

Birds and Collage Art/Nature Walk

Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Art and Nature walk focusing on birdsBirds and collageThis art and nature walk will focus on birds in Lardner’s Point Park. We will learn about their characteristics, migration patterns, and role in supporting a healthy ecosystem. Participants will then be invited to make a paper collage capturing the color, pattern, and movement of local birds. We will meet at the entrance to the park off Levick Street. There is limited parking on-site and along the surrounding roads so please share a ride if you can. Please dress according to the expected weather. There is currently construction at the park entrance

Yoga On The Pier

Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise Yoga