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 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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise Yoga

The period between about 1898 and World War 1 is known as the Golden Age of Postcards, with U.S. Postal Service estimates of a billion postcards mailed and collected. Join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and our 2019 Volunteer of the Year, David Bower, as he shares highlights from the more than 3,000 Wissahickon postcards filling 18 albums that he’s collected from that time over the past three decades. A natural storyteller, David will connect his postcards’ views of the Valley Green Inn, Historic Rittenhousetown, bridges, and even some things that no longer exist, to the past, present, and future

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday 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. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you

For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and Environmental Justice Symposium webpageMural Arts Institute is hosting a two-week long series of events exploring the intersection of environmental justice and art. While most events during the two weeks are virtual and free, September 14th will bring people together for a full day of in-person and hybrid programming at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Pre-registration is required, and sliding scale admission (Solidarity through Redistribution) ensures admission to the full Symposium, lunch, and admission to rooftop beer garden and networking event. For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and

For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and Environmental Justice Symposium webpageMural Arts Institute is hosting a two-week long series of events exploring the intersection of environmental justice and art. While most events during the two weeks are virtual and free, September 14th will bring people together for a full day of in-person and hybrid programming at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Pre-registration is required, and sliding scale admission (Solidarity through Redistribution) ensures admission to the full Symposium, lunch, and admission to rooftop beer garden and networking event. For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and

The world is gradually emerging from more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its economic order perhaps permanently changed.Global trade and supply chains have dominated the world economy for decades, boosted by neoliberal policies that prized efficiency over resilience to disruption, but the pandemic exposed their fragility. Shortages of essential goods, from semiconductor chips to foodstuffs, were felt around the world, and the lack of critical medical equipment—such as personal protective items like masks and gloves —hampered public health efforts in many countries. In response, national economies are beginning to shift focus from global to local, with regional

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

An opportunity for Philadelphia’s holistic healers to gather, share wisdom, and transform through interactive community healing sessions.

Discover native grasses with Jenkins' Executive Director, Tom SmarrNative Grasses for Your Garden Thursday, September 15, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Presented by Tom Smarr, Executive Director, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Grasses are not just in the lawn or a green tuft along the roadside. Grasses are an important part of the ecological structure of many plant communities, plus provide aesthetic interest in the garden. There are a wide variety of native species that grow in a spectrum of conditions with a diversity of shapes, colors, and growth habits. Join Tom Smarr to learn more about great species, selection, and design

Support Citizen stewards of the public right-of-way for the equitable distribution of plazas and parklets across the city of Philadelphia.Take the Lane, StreetBox’s inaugural Symposium is intended to elevate the need to center and support citizen stewards of the right-of-way in legislation and policy pursued by environmentalists, urbanists, and good government advocates. The event will serve the wider design and advocacy communities.*if cost is a factor for your participation, please email ariel@streetboxphl.com for scholarship informationAgenda:12:00 pm | Arrival, registration, and light lunch will be served12:30 pm | Rubber, Meet Road: Philadelphia PlaceMakers on finding challenges and opportunities in the ROW

Come celebrate FABSCRAP's 6th Anniversary at our Philadelphia warehouse as we kick off our Digital Silent Auction!FABSCRAP is celebrating our 6th anniversary and kicking off our Digital Silent Auction in Philadelphia on Friday, September 16th. Come join our Philadelphia team for drinks, desserts, and a preview of prizes in our Silent Auction, running from September 16th - September 20th. Every attendee will receive an raffle entry to win a Rebecca Taylor black crochet clutch bag (retail $195), fashion sustainability books, and Fiskars scissor set - winner will be chosen at the end of the event! Additional tickets available for $6

Lady Danni leads a walk along between Piers 68 and 70 to discuss the trees and plants that line the trail.Behind Columbus Blvd (Delaware Ave) there is 1.64 miles of trail from Pier 68 & 70 lined with trees and wild plants that have edible and medicinal value. We’ll start at Pier 70 that begins at Walmart, and walk towards pier 68 and Washington Avenue Green. We’ll discuss the trees and other plants that line the route. This is a collaboration between Wild Foodies and Landed Gentress.To prepare for the tour you can visit wildfoodies.org and familiarize yourself with the

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the 3 mile vision for the Rail Park.

Come join Wild Keeper Georgia to clean up Manayunk Canal Towpath!Come join Keep Nature Wild Wild Keeper, Georgia for a trash cleanup at Manayunk Canal Towpath!The DeetsWho: Everyone! Bring friends, family, leashed/friendly pets and more friends!When: 09/17/2022 from 10am-noonWhere: Manayunk Canal TowpathStuff to Know:Wear outdoor appropriate attire and your Keep Nature Wild gear is always a plus :) Shoes/boots and long pants are always recommended as well as a hat or some form of shade.We will provide bags and gloves. Feel free to bring trash grabbers and buckets in lieu of bags.You don’t need any sort of pass or permit

Art and Nature walk at Lardner's Point Park with a microphotography session.Seeing is Believing: Viewing and Sculpting River Microbes utilizes real-time freshwater samples from the Delaware River to observe, record, and photograph microscopic life. Participants will collect a water sample, view microorganisms through a microscope, and create a wire sculpture based on what they see. Expect to be excited by the fast moving critters propelling across your viewscreen!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 can. Please dress according to the

Come Tour Villanova University’s Stormwater Control Measure Research and Demonstration Park.Villanova is one the leading university in the research of Stormwater Green Infrastructure. The Program headed by Dr. Robert Traver conducts hydrologic and water quality research on several types of stormwater water control measures including: Stormwater wetland, bio-infiltration, bio-retention rain gardens and swales, pervious concrete/porous asphalt, infiltration trenches and green roof. The on-campus tour will be led by researchers and will discuss current research of the various stormwater controls.There will be a sufficient amount of walking around campus at this event. Tickets are free, but registration is required. Specific parking

Explore the Center City Philadelphia streets that housed a thriving metropolis of free Black Philadelphians nearly 200 years ago.Based on the 1838 Census of the Free Black community in HSP’s collection, this walking tour will explore the Center City Philadelphia streets that housed a thriving metropolis of free Black Philadelphians nearly 200 years ago. It revealed almost 19,000 free Black people who created 16 churches, 23 public and private schools, 80 beneficial societies, 300 Black owned businesses and possessed over $40,000,000 in wealth. Join members of the Black Docent Collective to walk through the spaces where people lived, worshipped, attended

Meet at the Valley Green Inn We will meet at the Valley Green Inn and walk downstream along Forbidden Dr. We will descend the steps to the Livezey dam and and also venture into the seldom-visited Gorgas creek cave. After crossing the stream at the Mt. Airy bridge we will head back upstream on the rocky, hilly and in some places wet, orange trail. After passing inside the enclosed, iron-mesh Fingerspan bridge high above the Wissahickon, we will stop on the steps for a snack break. We will continue on to the historic Glen Fern house and Devils Pool on