Learn about the evolution of Philadelphia's government over nearly 350 years.Over the course of its nearly 350 year history, Philadelphia's government has undergone significant change. Join us for an exploration of this history with political scientist Richardson Dilworth as he unravels the evolution of the city's government.Discover the stories of reformers who reshaped Philadelphia's purpose and governance, challenging the established "corrupt machine" and vying for control through elections. Dive into pivotal moments, from the 1885 city charter overhaul to the emergence of the Republican machine and the city's shift to a Democratic stronghold in the 1950s, marked by profound racial

Join us as we conduct part of the Christmas Bird Count for Wyncote Audubon on the Tree House grounds, Andorra Meadow and forest.Calling all birders!! Join us as we conduct part of the Christmas Bird Count for Wyncote Audubon on the Tree House grounds, Andorra Meadow, and the surrounding forest. The walk will begin at 8AM at the Tree House. Please dress appropriately for the weather. We will be out for at least three hours. You are welcome to join for some of the walk, or to extend your birding until later in the day.There will be some procedures to

Kids Club ToddlersMake your own ugly winter sweater collage! Using mixed media!Kids Club Toddlers class is a one hour art class for kids from 2 years old to 5 years old. Parents must attend with their child.Tacony 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 kids class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning

Help us as we count the birds at our feeders for the Audubon's Christmas Bird Count.Learn to identify and count birds at our feeders! This winter tradition helps the Audubon and PEC to track and learn more about the birds that live and visit our area. Young birders & beginner birders are encouraged to join. The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with "over 100 years of community science involvement. It is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada count birds in established locations December 14 to January

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

This is a six-week series intro to mindfulness meditation for teenagers ages 11-18.This is a six-week session introduction to meditation for BIPOC teens. By the end of the program participants will be able to perform various types of meditation. The program will focus on the following areas:Who MeditatesWhy MeditateBenefits of MediationYoung people who meditate and whySitting MeditationWalking MeditationSound and Dance as MeditationMeditation teachers who look like us.Oher sources of meditation informationLimited scholarships are available. To save $5 and avoid fees, feel free to purchase all 6 sessions for $25 directly from the instructor. For more information, contact John Howell at

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Learn about plants for winter skincare & first aid, immune support, and over health. Learn for Free. $10 to Make & Take.Winter WellnessS Dec 16| 1-3 p.m.Nature provides us with many plants and herbs that have beneficial properties for the health of our body’s during wintertime internally and externally. Herbal salves combine these healing plants with oil and bees wax to create a semi-solid skin remedy used to soothe and hydrate the skin and promote tissue repair and wound healing. Fire Cider and pine needle tea provide nutrients to boost immunity.All participants will join the creation of these remedies and

Check out the amazing works of our Fall 2023 Teen Arts Program cohort!Join us for an exhibition of new works created in our Teen Arts program. This eight-week after-school program engages Philadelphia high school students in collaborative, hands-on art-making activities while incorporating history and the environment. Upon completion, each teen receives $250 and remains part of a community that encourages art-making in life, college, and career.We’ll have a screen printing station and information to share with teachers and students about how they can apply for the upcoming Spring 2024 session. Meet our museum educator, Jihan Thomas, who cultivates the curriculum

Join us for a Winter Solstice walk that celebrates the season and its many natural symbols. Led by local Naturalist Mike Weilbacher.In December, natural symbols celebrating the holidays abound: evergreens, hollies, mistletoe, even branching menorahs and the first fruits of Kwanzaa. What exactly happens at the solstice? And what is the strange and wonderful history of these– and other– symbols? On a guided walk around Riverbend's preserve, Mike Weilbacher, shares the science, legends, and traditions of the season from around the world and across time, from the famous Stonehenge to less-known Native American woodhenges. And at long last, you’ll finally

Learn how to patch a hole in socks, sweaters, or other knit items. Vegan soup will be provided by Earthside Provisions.There’s no time like the darkest days of the year to get cozy and work on patching up your warmest woolen clothes! Celebrate the upcoming solstice with a cozy hand-sewing workshop taught by tailor Ruby Gertz, and catered by Victoria of Earthside Provisions.$45 workshop fee includes a hot meal of vegan soup and bread from local small businesses, non-alcoholic seasonal beverages, and access to embroidery floss and sock yarn in assorted colors. Bring your own socks and other woolens/knits in

A spirited cocktail party at Woodford Mansion...after dark!Spirited Spirits are in the evening air at Woodford Mansion from 4:30pm to 7pm. While the house is decorated for the Holidays, spend some time after hours in the shadows of the historic house. Enjoy ciders from local cideries, festive cocktails from Manatawny, craft beer and mulled wine from Mural City Cellars. Light fare will be available for sale throughout the evening. Search for secret speakeasies around the property. Spend the evening listening to haunting ghost stories and local folklore from a local storyteller. There will be Tarot Card readings for anyone who

Get your holiday gift & grub on with us in Philly on South Street!Join us on South Street for a VEGAN holiday celebration at Tattooed Mom! Get festive with us as you shop local vendors and enjoy tasty eats! Jingle all the way VEGAN with us on Sunday, December 17, 2023! 1pm-5pm!Confirmed Vendors:BanditBella Mae’s Tea Co.Blobs Chloe Adrianne High FidelityJenny’s PlateLa Llamita VeganaMx EarthPressed with PrideSevnhanaSpotted House ProvisionsSunflower SC CateringTresjolieART StudioTutu Mary’sWater for RosesALL ARE WELCOMEFREE ENTRY

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Join us for a hands-on Lavender Workshop where will make five products that you can give away as a holiday gift.Indulge in the festive spirit with our enchanting Christmas Giftset Workshop! Immerse yourself in the heartwarming experience of cuddling the most adorable baby goats before and after the workshop, creating lasting memories.In this delightful session, you'll craft five unique products, which you can infuse with the calming essence of lavender. Customize your creations by selecting an essential oil of your choice, ensuring a personal touch that resonates with your preferences.This workshop is soul-soothing journey that combines the joy of holiday

Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Co-Founder, Camille Tagle!New Year, New Fabric: Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP!Join us for an exciting online event where you can kick-start the new year with a fresh collection of fabrics!On Monday Dec 18th at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a wide range of never-before-seen high quality and designer fabrics from the comfort of your own home.Don't miss out on this exclusive online event! Mark your calendars and get ready to refresh your fabric stash for the upcoming year. Get ready to embrace the new year with new

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Come join us at the Small Business Meetup on Lancaster Ave for a face-to-face gathering of local entrepreneurs to network, share ideas, and Small Business Meetup on Lancaster Ave Join us for an exciting in-person event at A Part Of Me Boutique on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia, PA, USA. This meetup is a fantastic opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to connect, network, and share ideas. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this event is perfect for you. Come and meet like-minded individuals, exchange valuable insights, and build meaningful relationships. Don't miss out on this

Let's wrap up the year in person at the Urban Waters Delaware River Location December Meeting, Lunch, & Walk in an Urban Wildlife Refuge.Urban Waters Delaware River Location End-of-Year MeetingThank you for your continuous involvement in the Urban Waters Delaware River Location Workgroup! We would like to host our final monthly meeting for the year in person at the DuPont Environmental Education Center in Wilmington, DE. This event will feature networking, a brief meeting, lunch, and a walk in the Russell Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge. Please let us know if you can join us in person!Accessibility notes:We are not planning

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

This staff led afterschool program, guides children (ages 6-12) on adventures in Pennypack Park. Nov. 8, 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5, 12, 19.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. This staff led afterschool program, guides children on adventures in Pennypack Park. We will meet at the Pennypack Environmental Center, then enjoy new adventures each week. Kids can join for one, some or all adventures.Children ages 6-12. This is a drop off only program.$5 per child per day Tentative Adventure ThemesW November 8: Geology Rocks T November 14: CampfireT

Bringing your sewing questions to Maryann Evans and get help finishing or starting projects. Bring your Cricut projects to Emily HitchnerJoin Artist Maryann Evans for a night of help with your sewing questions. Feel free to bring a project in progress, or start a project with guidance. Come get your sewing questions answered and you could learn how to read a pattern, sew a zipper and more. Basic sewing skills needed - this is a more advanced workshop. Join Artist Emily Hitchner for help with Cricut Projects. Perfect for Holiday gifts!No Materials will be provided besides use of the Cricut

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Come explore fun ways to learn about math with nature as your laboratory!This week's topic will be knots (rescheduled from December 6th)! We will make useful knots to unknot the subject of natural knots, mathematical knots, and unknots! If this is "Greek" to you, then come and find out more! Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be adjusted to accommodate the ability levels of those in attendance. No special affinity for math is required, just a sense of curiosity! Recommended ages: 8 to 12. Taught by Brian Rudnick. $5.00

We Wish You a Happy Holidays!Tis the season for some fun before we close out the year! Mural Arts wants to wish you all the best before we close out 2023 at Thirsty Dice located at 1642 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Join us for Food, Drinks and FUN!

Gather to discuss nature/ecologically themed books that inspire us. Teens & Adults. FreeDecember's Nature Club book is The Overstory by Richard PowersImmerse yourself in nature & a good book. Gather monthly to discuss nature/ecologically themed books that inspire us.Introductions, tea, and friendly discussion about the monthly readings as a group. New members welcome!Registration requested. 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

Welcome winter with a peaceful walk through the Pennypack Nature Sanctuary.Welcome winter with a peaceful walk through the Pennypack Nature Sanctuary.This hike will be about 1.5 miles on uneven trails at a slower pace with frequent stops to observe and listen to 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

Come celebrate the shortest day of the year!Join us near the Tennis Lawn by the Poquessing Creek to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Learn more about the importance of the solstice to the environment as well as throughout history. Don’t miss the fire-building demonstration!*Dress warmly and please bring your own camp chair & flashlight.*This event is open to walk ups, so come along even if registration is full.

Join us for hot cider, a campfire, crafts and a short talk about the Winter Solstice!Join us on during the early evening of the Winter Solstice to learn more about this tradition that marks the shortest day/longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of winter. Come warm by the campfire, drink hot cider, and enjoy some maple popcorn. Children can make a craft inside the building or make a gift for the bird on the back porch. Enjoy stargazing in the picnic area. NOTE: You don't need a ticket to come to this event.

Explore the strategies and adaptations that native animals use to survive the winter.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 How Animals Overwinter 7:00 – 8:30 PM Leah Brooks, Public Programs Assistant, Mt. Cuba Center Unlock the secrets of frogs that freeze, mammals that hunker in hollows, butterflies that bunk under bark, and much more! Join Leah Brooks as she explores the strategies and adaptations that native animals use to survive the winter. Discover how you can easily create overwintering habitat in your landscape to provide a lifeline for local wildlife.Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior

Come and join us for our 2nd Annual Kwanzaa celebration featuring the best of people of African descent.Families, community, and children are invited to the showing of Philadelphia's iconic film maker MK Asante's documentary 'The Black Candle'. Come and join us for eats, treats, dance, music, free children's books, and winter children's clothing give away."Children are important within the Kwanzaa value framework, then, first of all because they are key to the physical survival of the community. But equally important, they are key to the cultural survival and development of the community." Dr. Maulana Karenga

Craft Your Way to a Memorable Winter with Our Centerpiece Workshop!Craft Your Way to a Memorable Winter with Our Centerpiece Workshop!Get hands-on and create a stunning centerpiece that will be the highlight of your table. Tailor your centerpiece to match your unique style and winter decor, creating a truly personalized masterpiece in a basket base.You will also get to make candle with the scent of your choice.Let's craft and give thanks together! 🌟*** Workshop is in our Kitten Cottage*** BYOB !!!

Come listen to stories and related crafts, representing black and brown communities. for the whole fam.

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us for one of our Winter Animal Workshop. Please choose the correct date and age group for your child.This year we will be providing three separate sessions over the winter break. Please be sure to check the date and age group offered that day before registering.12/27/23 - Ages 5-712/28/23 - Ages 5-712/29/23 - Ages 8-11Children can attend one class during the week and will spend the day learning about Pennsylvania native wildlife and how they deal with winter through related activities, games, crafts, and live animal encounters. Drop-off will be at 9am and pick-up at 3pm. Be sure to

Chef Tonii will prepare South African Sweet Potato Fritters and West African inspired Hot Sauce from the book A Kwanzaa Keepsake.A Kwanzaa Keepsake by Dr. Jessica B. Harris, author of High on the Hog, is more than just a cookbook. It is "a day-by-day guide to celebrating Kwanzaa that honors and affirms African- American culture, food, and family."Enjoy South African Sweet Potato Fritters with West African inspired Homemade Hot Sauce prepared by Philly's Chef Tonii at Widener Library.Together, we consider the symbols of Kwanzaa, their meaning, and how to live Kwanzaa's Seven Principles, the Nguzo Saba, all year long.Umoja →

Join us for one of our Winter Animal Workshop. Please choose the correct date and age group for your child.This year we will be providing three separate sessions over the winter break. Please be sure to check the date and age group offered that day before registering.12/27/23 - Ages 5-712/28/23 - Ages 5-712/29/23 - Ages 8-11Children can attend one class during the week and will spend the day learning about Pennsylvania native wildlife and how they deal with winter through related activities, games, crafts, and live animal encounters. Drop-off will be at 9am and pick-up at 3pm. Be sure to

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

A therapeutic tea experience to help promote mental wellness.

A therapeutic tea experience to help promote mental wellness.

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Start the new year with mindful meditation with Kara Jo.January brings a time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Practicing mindfulness can help us bring awareness into our minds and bodies, allowing us to enter the new year with purpose & intention. We will be practicing mindful meditation practices including movement, breathing, visualization, and relaxation. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. This a two part series and will be hosted virtually via Zoom. You will receive a link to join the session after your registration.This series will be held on 1/3/24 and 1/10/24 from 6:30-7:30pm.Kara Lehman,

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. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 4: Bahá'íExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 4: Bahá'í Faith & the EnvironmentIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring the Bahá'í tradition. Speakers will include Christine Muller and Helga

A film screening & community conversation on the film "Gaza Mon Amour"Join for an evening film screening and community conversation grounded in the film "Gaza Mon Amour."This event has been made possible with the generous support of Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture.Please consider a sliding scale donation that goes directly towards making events like this possible and to support artists from Gaza who now find themselves here in the US.About the FilmGaza, today. Sixty-year-old fisherman Issa is secretly in love with Siham, a woman who works at the market with her daughter Leila. When he discovers an ancient phallic statue of

Art program for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities at Ambler LibraryLet's get together, let's create some art together!Artist Sharon Pachler will lead this program for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for adults to express themselves through art.Questions: Call or text Sharon Pachler at 908-612-3883 or email spachler@comcast.netArt supplies will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the WVPL Ambler Branch Library

Join Maplewood Collective as we open the Mall for an evening of art, small businesses, vendors, live music, and good vibesSupport Germantown Philadelphia is being apart of a vibrant event! Lanterns welcome to walk about the outdoor mall in the evening to share in laughs, wine, art, and checking out the businesses on the Mall! If you are interested in vending please reach out to blew @ 267.428.7471 or maplewoodcollective@gmail.com

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Work on your mending pile in a supportive and social environment. Tedious chores can be fun when done in community. Pizza provided!We all have a pile of clothes to-be-mended sitting in our closet. While it might not be our first choice of sewing project, it can feel great to go through the pile and put those pieces back into your wardrobe rotation!This workshop is open to sewists of all levels, from beginners to pros. Tailor Ruby Gertz will provide guidance and support as needed, and demonstrate different mending techniques like how to sew patches and buttons, as well as basic

Exploring Lenapehoking: The Land of the Lenape – A talk with Archaeologist Matt BieleckiJoin Matt Bielecki for an exploration of the precontact and early colonial Lenape (now referred to as the Delaware) through an examination of their material culture. The Lenape tribe lived in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Archeological evidence indicates that the Lenape inhabited this region centuries before the Europeans arrived. They hunted and were skilled agriculturalists who preferred to establish villages at the confluence of streams and tributaries.Matthew Bielecki is an archaeologist, historian, and researcher, with archaeological experience in all stages of fieldwork, laboratory work, and

Join us for Wellness Walks at the Ambler Arboretum and take a leisurely stroll through nature to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul!

Come, sit, write, talk and meet some new people!Krystle Griffin, who runs the Craft Coven’s monthly poetry workshops every second Wednesday of the month at Starr Garden, will be holding in person Office Hours at Cherry Street Pier. This will be a sort of sit and write where people can come and work on whatever they’re writing currently. Only this one won’t be silent. General discussion and workshopping pieces is highly encouraged. As well as Krystle will have guided prompt writing for anyone who would like. She is also open to help with editing, feedback, whatever you may need. All

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 1/8 – 2/126:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications.The location of Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes will be

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesL earn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Maryann Evans, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, January 8th and 15th. Tacony 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

Tiny Tracks programs are designed to introduction young people, 3 - 7 years old, to the Earth and all of Her magic!

Join us at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University for storytime and an activity in the garden!Storytime for Little Listeners at the Ambler ArboretumJoin us at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University for storytime and an activity in the garden!Each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., December 5 through February 27, we will read a different book and do a related, nature-based activity.All are welcome! Storytime for Little Listeners is low-intensity and duration will vary slightly depending on the morning's story and planned activity. Paved pathways lead up to the Hilda Justice Building, which is where storytime will be located

Learn how to make a natural tonic to support your immune system and take care of yourself this winter season from Dorothy BauerThe Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine states, “Fire cider helps clear out the sinuses and wakes up the immune and circulatory systems. It can be taken to ward off a cold or other respiratory infection or to lessen sinus congestion by thinning mucus and stimulating its excretion.”Join us for an in-person demonstration of Fire Cider/Tonic from Dorothy Bauer, a Co-op member who brings decades of nutrition experience. Attendees will get a bit of fire tonic to take home.

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. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted