On view at the Center for Art & Social Engagement in Westby Hall from October 4 through December 21, Gaia Theory, an exhibition of Emily Erb’s collage and silk paintings. Erb embeds within the boundaries of a larger-than-life human form, navigational charts such as road, topography, and war campaign maps to represent the different facets of the human physiological system. Road maps become the nervous system, topographical maps become the circulatory system, and war maps become the lymphatic system. Each work in the series stands at 9.5 feet high by 4.5 feet wide which are within the same dimensions as

You are invited to join together with the B Corp community at the 12th Champions Retreat to connect, learn, and get inspired.Champions Retreat is the marquee gathering of the community of Certified B Corporations in the U.S. & Canada, partners, and values-aligned people using business as a force for good to deliver on our vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all people and the planet. This year’s theme, Humanity at Work, celebrates the human values that fuel our business values and allow us to build community and connection. The first time our B Corp community will

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss a different natural history topic each week. Tweed attire not req

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

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

Plant and be merry with Terrarium Therapy! Join us at Glen Foerd and decorate your home this holiday season like never before! During this workshop, we will create a beautiful arrangement of succulents in the form of a Christmas tree. Your workshop experience will include: (1) cone for the base of the tree, an abundance and variety of succulents, dried florals, floral pins, bells, and holiday adornments. During the event, we will discuss best practices for succulent care and maintenance, sun requirements, watering, propagation for healthy plants and how to replant the succulents from the tree into a permanent planter!

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Shop local and handmade at the NextFab Wilmington Holiday Gift & Art Market! Join us for a special Wilmington Holiday Gift & Art Market as part of the Wilmington Art Loop, happening December 2nd from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm at NextFab Wilmington. Showcasing NextFab member handmade crafts, furniture, products, and more for sale, guests will have the opportunity to shop a wide selection of unique, handmade holiday gifts while viewing the NextFab spaces. Light refreshments will be available in the 2nd-floor lounge area.

A physical,contemporary exhibition of artwork from over 20 artists that will be digitally catalogued and sent to the moon in a time capsule.Welcome to the magical, moonlit exhibition that is bound for space: Legends of the Moon! Preview and purchase the works in this show at www.eracontemporary.com .See the collection of artwork from over 20 contemporary artists, which will all be available for collectors to purchase the originals as a piece of history. Light food and drinks will be served! Wander through the gardens at the Tyler Arboretum and enjoy fire pits , adjacent to the exhibition provided by the

We're inviting you to join our efforts to monitor the quality of water in the Cobbs Creek.

Join us for a free hands-on workshop where we will create bamboo trellises for your favorite houseplants. Join us for a free hands-on workshop where we will create bamboo trellises for your favorite houseplants. Using rope and bamboo foraged from the property at Glen Foerd, participants will learn tricks and tips for allowing your large and vining plants to grow. Each person will walk away with their own DIYed trellis. Advanced registration required. The “Art and Environment” series will be held monthly and feature free, hands-on workshops where participants engage with both art and the environment here at Glen Foerd.

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Learn about herbal salves and oils for skincare and first aid. All participants will make an herbal salve to take home! Herbal oils and salves are a convenient way to utilize herbs for skincare and first aid and are simple and cost-effective to make at home. Lynn will be providing a demonstration of how to make herbal oils at home using comfrey from the garden. Afterward, participants will make their own comfrey salve to take home. Lynn Roberts is a Clinical Herbalist, walking the line where traditional use of herbs meets modern science. Her practice is evidence-based while honoring the

art market highlighting trans, non-binary, and gender expansive makersTrans Art Mart is hosting its second art market highlighting Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Expansive Artists and Makers in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This event will take place Saturday, December 3rd at Bok Building's West Gym from 11-5 pm.The event entrance is located at 1901 S. 9th Street. ADA entrance is 900 Mifflin or 821 Dudley Street - we will announce closer to the event date.Parking is hard in South Philly- Please be aware of this in your travel plans. Masks are required and vaccine cards will be checked at the entrance.

Explore the Wagner museum and the collections, and learn all about our beautifully illustrated collection of conchology books. JOIN US FOR DECEMBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE: THE SCIENCE & ART OF HISTORIC CONCHOLOGY TEXTS Explore the Wagner's museum and library during December’s Open House! The Exhibit Hall will be open for self-guided exploration of the natural history collection throughout the day. Rare books from the historic library collections will be on display. Come by and be wowed by what you see! From 1 to 3pm, the Wagner’s Special Collections Librarian, Lynn Dorwaldt, will host a show and tell in the

Enjoy an afternoon sipping hot cider while shopping for unique handmade items in our Museum Store. The Center will also offer a free hands-on holiday crafting table and guided tours of our current exhibition, Vessel: Embodiment, Autonomy, and Ornament in Wood. Connecting to the Center for Art in Wood’s origins as an advocate for woodturning in art, its latest exhibition demonstrates the breadth of beauty, empowerment, subversion, and spiritual awareness inspired by the act of containment and the vessel form.

Join the PMC for a free and public mushroom hunt! Meet at the Fisherman's parking lot off Richboro Rd at 1PM. (You can search "Fisherman's parking lot" on google maps or it is across the street from "Spring Garden Mill/Langhorne Players Theater") We will have a short introduction and then break up to look for mushrooms. If you are completely new or feel like you really need guidance, you will be able to follow a more experienced member. At 3 PM we will meet back up where we started to identify and talk about what we all found. Snacks and

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

Stay warm cuddling with goats, laughing with friends and eating s'mores around the PGP firepit. Experience the one and only PGP Goat Art Raffle! Take the goats for their bedtime walk and then tuck them into their cozy barn. All while supporting our free programming - Win/Win!! About the event December BYOB G.O.A.T. Happy Hour PGP's FUNdraiser! Bring  favorite people & a beverage and come spend the  evening with Philly's favorite goat squad. It's going to be LIT (and so will the fire pit!) ***This event is BYOB and 21+*** *** (NO ((human)) KIDS)*** **** Original Goat Art available only

CARBON is our PEOPLE’S POETRY PARADIGM. Anointed in Afro-centric SPACE, CARBON cultivates COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS! Passion is our Power.Greetings All! CARBON is back and in full effect! With multiple INCREDIBLE special guest performances, collective Mbongi, and hot West African catering, we are inspired to Celebrate Spirit for the final CARBON of 2022! Our CARBON prompt: Culture, Creation, Convergence; Define these Truths. Our Open Mic, “Speak Unto the Ether” is always full of passion! We have 7 slots for those led by the Spirit! Hot plates free for the mothers and heirs! Otherwise, $9 meal ticket.Much Love to the diverse CARBON community

CARBON is our PEOPLE’S POETRY PARADIGM. Anointed in Afro-centric SPACE, CARBON cultivates COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS! Passion is our Power.Greetings All! CARBON is back and in full effect! With multiple INCREDIBLE special guest performances, collective Mbongi, and hot West African catering, we are inspired to Celebrate Spirit for the final CARBON of 2022! Our CARBON prompt: Culture, Creation, Convergence; Define these Truths. Our Open Mic, “Speak Unto the Ether” is always full of passion! We have 7 slots for those led by the Spirit! Hot plates free for the mothers and heirs! Otherwise, $9 meal ticket.Much Love to the diverse CARBON community

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

Join us for a slow - mindful walk in nature as we connect, heal, meditate, and medicate with magical plant medicine.

Greens Sale and Holiday Party 2022 Bring a little of Awbury Arboretum into your home for the holidays! Shop our selection of beautiful holiday greenery culled from our urban oasis! Shop for gorgeous, handmade, nature-inspired gifts and greenery. Gather with friends & family, and enjoy the s’mores pit, fire pits, beer garden, mead tasting, music, delicious seasonal food & drink, craft market, goats, and games. Music by G-Town Radio and Raji Malik Where: The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St When: December 4th, noon – 4 PM Cost: Free to come, food and drink differs

Meet at the Kiosk at Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave. Join us for our second seasonal walk through Andorra’s forest, meadow, and hillside trails. Expanded views of the terrain are possible once the leaves have fallen, making this early December walk a favorite. As we walk up to the meadow, the changing features of the Treehouse, food forest, and frog pond will be noted. This briskly paced walk will loop back to our starting point for those who prefer a 2 mile tour. To complete our 4 mile hike, we will continue on to explore additional hilltop forest trails before

This is a mix of training and work sessions so you can help us fight off invasive plants, and install and maintain native specimens.

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Explore if regulatory regimes are up to the task of coordinating an efficient and equitable climate transition. Please note this is a hybrid event. We look forward to welcoming guests to the Kleinman Center’s Energy Forum. In accordance with the University of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 guidelines, masks are optional for all visitors. PennOpen Pass and PennOpen Campus screenings are no longer required for entry to our events. Further details for joining in-person or virtually will be emailed with your registration. Boxed lunches will be available to go following the event! Many of the industries on the front lines of the climate

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

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 apart Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place

Join Julie Woodard, founder of juicebox workshop in creating your own hand sewn holiday hearth out of textile scraps! Using textile scraps and yarn, participants will design a cozy little fireplace that can be hung as an ornament, or pinned to a coat or winter hat to add a pop of holiday cheer. Julie will demonstrate how these appliqued pieces can be further embellished with embroidered details. Special Note: A big part of Julie’s textile practice centers around repurposing items that belonged to her loved ones or were salvaged from interesting places. If you have some special scraps you’d like

 Join Megan and Ariel at Francis Cope House for 90 minutes of relaxation. Megan will guide you through a restorative yoga class (we use lots of props and hold postures with support). Ariel will play crystal singing bowls and serenade you with a sound bath that will leave your body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. At a cellular level, the sounds are harmonizing the frequencies both inside and outside of the body balancing the chakra.  Location: The Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury RdCost: $30, Sign up below Instructor Biographies Ariel Monroe is a Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Reiki Massage Healer, owner of

Join us as we explore the nature sanctuary in search of birds and Wildlife. Adults Only. Join us as we explore the nature sanctuary in search of birds and Wildlife. Adults Only. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

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 DAG to learn more about what's happening at Cobbs CreekCouncilman Curtis Jones Jr has introduced bill no. 220918 that would amend the zoning code to create a new overlay district for the Cobbs Creek and Karakung golf courses. This overlay removes the environmental protection for trees on steep slopes, allows for fences up to 150 feet in height with no setback from adjacent properties, and removes the public meeting requirement, eliminating the opportunity for the public to voice their support or opposition to the project. This proposed ordinance creates a dangerous precedent that threatens to undermine legal protections for

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

Fabric Workshop and Museum's educators will introduce you to monoprinting techniques that can be used to revitalize your old clothing! How can we bring clothing from our past into our present? Inspired by Fabric Workshop and Museum's current exhibition, Rose B. Simpson: Dream House, learn how to draw inspiration from your own memories to create unique motifs that can be converted into screenprinting stencils. FWM educators will introduce you to monoprinting techniques that can be used to revitalize and transform your old clothing! Bring existing articles of clothing or purchase recycled fabric from the FABSCRAP store. Participants are limited to

Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths, hot beverages, and the warmth of friends and neighbors. Bundle up for a walk down to the pond while enjoying luminary lanterns, then enjoy delicious bites and brews outside the John J. Willaman Education Center. Refreshments are pay as you go. Must be over 21 to purchase alcohol.⁠ Our giant wreath will also be on display creating the perfect backdrop for a holiday photo. A family-friendly event, not to be missed! $25/Member Car,

VU PHL is distributing food with Operation In My Back Yard on December 10th!Operation in My Back Yard is an anti-NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) group that advocates for harm reduction and provides free food and supplies to people, including Naloxone, safer injection supplies, safer smoking supplies, safer sex work supplies, and Fentanyl testing strips. OIMBY believes in empowering people who use drugs by educating them on how to do so safely.What we will be doing on 12/10: We will be supporting a community outreach event in Kensington:Setting up tables and suppliesDistributing foodBreaking down and cleaning upAdditional Details:Event capacity: 10 volunteersWe

Mt. Airy Trailhead (GPS location 952 West Mt. Airy Avenue) Unusual Tree Species not native to this area greet us in the beginning of this hike along the White Trail. We continue along the high ridge of the White Trail to take in all the different species and make our way to Climbers Rock. From here we continue down to the Orange Trail, passing Glen Fern, Livezey Mill Ruins and the Fingerspan Bridge. We’ll enjoy great views of the creek and see two of the largest rock exposures in the Wissahickon on our return. This hike is intended for adults

Bring on the cheer by joining a Holiday Market in our Chestnut Hill backyard! You will find a a great mix of local vendors selling holiday gifts, including a local jewelry maker, Essence soaps, candles by Vicki, and Mother of Shea body butters. And, we'll have live music, samples of tasty treats and gift bags. Come join in the fun! Free and open to all.

VU PHL is phone banking with CeaseFirePA on December 10th!CeaseFirePA galvanizes the public to advocate for solutions, partners with those most impacted by gun violence, engineers rapid response campaigns, and holds politicians accountable for the votes they cast and legislation they draft, ensuring that those closest to the issues are receiving the support they need and bringing groups of all kinds together from all across the state.What we will be doing on 12/10: We will be doing virtual phone banking with CeaseFirePA:Calling their supporters to encourage them to attend virtual vigils for Sandy Hook victimsAdditional Details:Event capacity: 30 volunteersWe will meet virtually

The 2022 Empowerment Experience. Bringing Joy and Power to the People!Join WURD for the 2022 Empowerment Experience – a time at the end of the year to reflect, refresh, and re-engerize for a new year. This year's event is also the kickoff to a yearlong celebration of WURD's 20th anniversary!Empowerment in 2022 is the first time since the onset of the pandemic that we are holding this signature event live and in person! Mark Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on your calendar for a day that has something for everyone:A live cooking demonstration with chef Chris

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

Come light up the night with us!Looking for your local Holiday Lights Ride?Check out which stores are participating in this ride:Trek Bicycle Philadelphia ManayunkTrek Bicycle Valley ForgeTrek Bicycle Spring HouseTrek Bicycle ArdmoreTrek Bicycle Wayne Trek Bicycle Center CityLet's glow! Get in the holiday spirit with our Holiday Lights Ride. This holiday-themed group ride will be at a casual, no-drop pace and enjoyable for all riders and skill levels. What to expectRide starts and ends at the Philadelphia Canoe Club directly across from the Fairmount Park trail head at the confluence of Ridge and Main Streets. Ample parking on site. (Detailed

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Join the curators of Joyous Disruption for a night of community bonding through festive celebration!As part of the exhibition Joyous Disruption, curators David Acosta (Artistic Director of Casa de Duende), Bill Brookover, Selene Nunez-Cruz, Vicente Ortiz Cortez, and William Timmins have organized a night of performances and community celebration at the historic Fleisher Art Memorial Sanctuary on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 5 to 9 pm. This event pays homage to the tradition of bonding through festive celebration, and rounds out the exhibition through music, dance, poetry, theater, performance, as well as community artisans and culinary practitioners selling food. The

Your registration is your application to attend this event. Only approved applicants will be invited to attend the roundtable event.

Join Chef Kurt Evans for his End Mass Incarceration (EMI) Dinner to support individuals and organizations working towards prison reform.The goal of this EMI Dinner Series: Stories of Resilience is to center the voices of formerly incarcerated individuals and uplift their stories.On December 11th, starting at 5:30pm , we will be honoring Sergio Hyland, a Philadelphia native. Sergio is a writer, organizer and "The Hood Abolitionist" speaks about issues regarding racism in the United States, including police brutality, alternatives to police, wealth inequality and gun violence. Proceeds from this dinner benefit Sergio.---Menu:Winter Kale SaladButternut Squash , Pomegranate Seeds, Currants, SeedsRoasted

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

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

An Environmental Education activity for kids exploring hibernation at Glen Foerd on the Delaware.Join Riverfront North Partnership and Glen Foerd as we host a fun activity around "Hibernation". Winter is coming and our animal friends are starting to prepare. Some are getting ready for a long nap, some are moving to warmer weather and some are adapting to the area they live. Come join us and learn how different animals survive the winter.This event is a popup experience. You can expect to spend around 20 minutes participating in the activity before having the opportunity to explore the Glen Foerd Historic

An Environmental Education activity for kids exploring hibernation at Glen Foerd on the Delaware.Join Riverfront North Partnership and Glen Foerd as we host a fun activity around "Hibernation". Winter is coming and our animal friends are starting to prepare. Some are getting ready for a long nap, some are moving to warmer weather and some are adapting to the area they live. Come join us and learn how different animals survive the winter.This event is a popup experience. You can expect to spend around 20 minutes participating in the activity before having the opportunity to explore the Glen Foerd Historic

Join us for a captivating look at the Association’s contributions to the last 150 years of public art and urban design in Philadelphia. Join us for a captivating look at the Association’s contributions to the last 150 years of public art and urban design in Philadelphia. Illustrated through archival materials and photographs, this sweeping historical view will include early city planning, untold stories and projects, encounters with artists and more. Join us for a reception following the presentation to honor and celebrate Penny Balkin Bach. PENNY BALKIN BACH is Executive Director & Chief Curator of the Association for Public Art

Join us at our final Year of Birds event of 2022. We’ll begin with a light supper and then Bill Reaume, Awbury’s resident birder, will share birding lists from Awbury’s archives and tell us a little about the 134 bird species observed to date this year at Awbury as well as some of his birding at Awbury highlights. There will be plenty of time to share your own birding stories and ask questions. Cost: Free, Registration Required Where: The Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd Bill Reaume has been an avid birder for the past thirty-three years, participating in numerous

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

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

Learn the ins and outs of essential oils with Arboretum program coordinator, Jennie Kelly.Essential oils are naturally obtained by distillation and have a characteristic fragrance of the source from which it is extracted. While they have been around for thousands of years these plant derived elixirs have recently gained a lot of popularity. Join us for a basic overview of essential oils, with a specific focus on how they are made, their history, and how to source pure oils. This event will take place via Zoom. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from

Needle felt a holiday ornament!Learn how to needle felt a holiday ornament! We'll be starting with a wool ball base.Taught by Emily HitchnerOne Session Class, December 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! How to enroll in a Tacony LAB class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning 3 weeks before a class first meets. Please check

Ideas We Should Steal Festival® is a full-day convening that brings ideas that are transforming cities across the country to Philadelphia. For The Philadelphia Citizen’s 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival ®, we scoured the country for the ideas, changemakers, and innovators who are transforming cities. This December, The Citizen will bring to Philadelphia the dynamic leaders whose ideas could bring about much-needed progress in our city. Their mission: to share powerful ways we can work together to create a city that meets today’s particular challenges and opportunities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. We are so excited to

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

You're invited to join a community discussion about climate change and health with Temple University and the New Kensington CDC. We Want to Hear from You! How has climate change and increasing urban temperatures affected yours and your family's health? Join us for a community discussion on the impact of climate change on your community with Drs. Inkyu Han and Heather Gardiner from Temple University and Lizette Lewis from the New Kensington Community Development Corporation. Light refreshments will be served for those attending in-person. $20 to the first 50 people who register and attend.