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March 13 is the opening day for the Schuylkill Center’s Biannual Native Plant Sale! Starting today, trees and shrubs will be available for purchase. Come shop for your favorites: Paw Paw, Hazelnut, Dogwoods and more will be available at our online shop. Buy online, and pick up in person. Support your local pollinators and wildlife by planting native species!
The Weavers Way Co-op is on its way to having solar power thanks to cooperation between two co-ops, Weavers Way and the Clean Energy Co-op (the Clean Energy Co-op is different from The Energy Co-op, which is a Philadelphia-based energy supplier). Weavers Way Co-op, a local food cooperative with 4 grocery stores and 2 farms, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Clean Energy Co-op to have solar panels on the roof of its new Germantown store. The Clean Energy Co-op uses a proven and awarded method of developing solar projects using collective socially conscious investment of
Tee up for an exciting adventure at Fore! The Planet—a dynamic and engaging indoor miniature golf course crafted by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. This interactive exhibition serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. Embark on a journey through eighteen distinctive and educational holes, each offering insights into topics such as butterfly metamorphosis, tropical rainforests, evolution, dinosaur extinction, and food chains. Geared towards kids of all ages and the entire family, this miniature golf experience ensures everyone has a blast while gaining a deeper understanding of our fascinating world. On Tuesdays, enjoy two
Join Penn IUR for a conversation exploring efforts to introduce renewable energy to informal settlements in Accra, Ghana.On Wednesday March 13th at 9:00am, join the Penn Institute for Urban Research for a conversation exploring efforts to introduce renewable energy to informal settlements in Accra, Ghana. Presented by Penn IUR Fellow James Kwame Mensah in conversation with Penn IUR Co-Director Eugénie Birch, this event builds on the new policy digest published by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy.Ghana’s electrical system is not only highly reliant on fossil fuels (66 percent of the total) but also does not meet demand due to
Meeting at 7301 Henry Ave, 19128. Parking at Wigard Avenue Trailhead. 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
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FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Download our Herbal Container Guide Here. Create your own herbal planter! It’s easy to add fresh herbs to your meals when you have a pot of culinary herbs growing near your kitchen. Learn about growing herbs in this interactive workshop led by Tyler Senior Gardener Bess Trout. Experts guide you in selecting and planting herbs in a container to take home and enjoy. Once home, these pots can thrive on their own or be placed into a larger container. Bring a clean, quart-sized planter with drainage holes. Instructions, soil, and seeds will be provided. Check-in
Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, craft, nature activity, and a “hike” around our preserve. Every week we’ll gather in Riverbend’s Snider Barn to begin the fun! This program is one hour each week and is designed for children ages 2-5. A caregiver must accompany each child. Siblings under 2 are welcome at no additional charge. The cost is $120 per child for a six-week session. Enrollment is capped at 12 participants. The final meeting of every session will include a campfire and s’mores. The Spring Session 2024 will be offered on Wednesday Mornings:
This hands-on workshop will showcase winter orchard pruning techniques that support a healthy year for your fruit productionJose Spellman-Lopez will share winter pruning tips and tricks using the Ruth Bennett Community Farm's diverse orchard trees, vines and shrubs to model best practices for winter pruning.
Ecologically sound landscapes are adapted to local environmental conditions and require fewer inputs to achieve success. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze a site; then make a conceptual design and planting plan using the “right plant, right place” approach. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in the landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawn, and create habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Dress for the weather. A detailed materials list is available on our website mtcubacenter.org/education It is recommended that students complete the Native Plants of Spring, Summer, and Fall, and Sustainable Landscape Techniques before
During our hour-and-a-half program each month, trained Riverbend Educators will lead students through outdoor explorations, science experiments, and student-driven and inquiry-based crafts. Our programs align with NGSS standards and enhance student learning at home.
Senior Fellow Danny Cullenward discusses the Biden administration's use of incentive-based industrial policy in the energy transitionThis event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduPlease join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!The Biden administration is presiding over a fundamental shift in climate policy strategy, having embraced a series of incentive-based industrial policy measures as the primary means by which to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are mobilizing massive public
In this lecture, timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, author Jenny Rose Carey gives a historic overview of American women in horticulture and landscape design. Using archival images and the words of the female horticulturists of the time, Jenny paints a picture of a movement that brought women to the forefront of the burgeoning gardening movement in the early part of the twentieth century. Jenny will discuss authors, educators, garden designers, the garden club movement, and conservationists. You might be surprised to learn that the early roots of our passion for native plants and protecting birds was alive and
During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing.During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing. We will be using rubber blocks for easier cutting. This is a class for adults and/or mature teens, as we will be using sharp cutting tools. If possible, please prepare a simple drawing or pattern that will fit onto a 4 in by 6 in block. Please dress casual as we will be working with printmaking ink
Join artist Xenobia Bailey as she exposes the deferred historical achievements of Philadelphia's Radical Black Elite from the early 1800s.The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Association for Public Art, is delighted to host artist Xenobia Bailey as its 200th Anniversary signature talk for the theme Soul of America: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts. Ms. Bailey, a fiber-artist, crocheter, designer, researcher, and cultural activist, describes her creative practice and talk as such:“I seek the continuum of the aesthetic of ‘Funk’ and material culture across African American communities – from contemporary homemakers, caregivers, and domestic workers to early Free
The Weavers Way Co-op is on its way to having solar power thanks to cooperation between two co-ops, Weavers Way and the Clean Energy Co-op (the Clean Energy Co-op is different from The Energy Co-op, which is a Philadelphia-based energy supplier). Weavers Way Co-op, a local food cooperative with 4 grocery stores and 2 farms, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Clean Energy Co-op to have solar panels on the roof of its new Germantown store. The Clean Energy Co-op uses a proven and awarded method of developing solar projects using collective socially conscious investment of
No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!
Studio Incamminati and Natural Lands invite you to an exciting exhibit of original art: Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve. This special evening celebration will mark the commencement of the dazzling exhibit, which features 40+ works, large and small, inspired by Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve and created by artist Gregory Blue over the last several years. Studio Incamminati, which will host the exhibit, has been at the forefront of the contemporary realist art movement for two decades. Founded by Nelson and Leona Shanks, it is now recognized internationally for its rigorous curriculum, accomplished instructors, and diverse outreach efforts.
The Clean Energy Co-op is helping Weavers Way Co-op go solar! The Weavers Way Co-op is on its way to having solar power thanks to cooperation between two co-ops, Weavers Way and the Clean Energy Co-op (the Clean Energy Co-op is different from The Energy Co-op, which is a Philadelphia-based energy supplier). Weavers Way Co-op, a local food cooperative with 4 grocery stores and 2 farms, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Clean Energy Co-op to have solar panels on the roof of its new Germantown store. The Clean Energy Co-op uses a proven and awarded
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Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! 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 just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, MARCH 14Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class
The Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is organized by the Local Yarn Shops in Greater Philadelphia! The 2024 Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is our first-ever Philadelphia yarn crawl and we are so very excited to welcome you to this fun four-day event taking place March 14-17, 2024 across 16 shops. A yarn crawl is an organized event giving fiber craft enthusiasts the opportunity to visit the local yarn shops in the area. You can register for the crawl by pre-ordering a Passport ($5) or Passport/Tote ($20) that will be available for pick-up during the crawl at the first shop you plan
Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 6: BuddhismExploring 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 6: Buddhist Environmental Approaches in a Global ContextIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring Buddhist tradition. Bhante Pemaratana of the Pittsburgh Buddhist
About 2,500 individual stars are visible to the human eye. Due to light pollution, you can only see 200-300 in suburbs!Participate in PSGV's Earth Hour efforts! Learn how outdoor lighting works, how vision works, and how the careless and excessive use of artificial light at night negatively affects us and the environment, as well as what to do about it.This presentation will take place via Zoom. Barry Johnson is the volunteer webmaster for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting CounciBarry works to educate, municipal officials, business leaders, and the general public about outdoor lighting issues, including glare, light trespass, and waste outdoor
Henrik Sjöman, Scientific Curator, Gothenburg Botanical Garden, is coming to Philadelphia to share his groundbreaking research on trees -- which tree types grow best where, and why. His new book, Trees for the Future, stimulates a whole new language around tree selection and will lead to more informed decisions about choosing trees for location and function. This will ensure more positive outcomes for trees and richer treescapes in our city! This program is being presented jointly by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden. Registrants will have the additional option to purchase a book and have it
Accomplished alumni working in the field of energy share insights for preparing for a successful entrance into the energy sector.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduPlease join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Interested in a career in the energy sector? The Kleinman Center will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. Panelists will discuss their
Join us for a sneak preview of Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home! This exhibition features rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their dowries and households. Dating between 1750 and 1840, these textiles reflect the influence of trade and depict everything from exotic birds to Roman mosaics. The exhibition preview is free to the public with light refreshments served. RSVP online. Philadelphia, PA- This spring, step into the rural Swedish countryside of the 18th and 19th centuries when the exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 opens at the American
Come out and use our crafty space to make some stuff. Use our tools or your own and come craft with other creatives.The Craft Coven is now offering Open Studio time at our Cherry Street Pier studio space. We have this space, so we want to see it getting used! Through workshop sales, donations and volunteer artists we are able to occupy a space on the second floor of The Cherry Street Pier in studio 14. We'd love to see you come out and use our space and/or supplies to get your creative juices flowing :-D Some sessions will be
Join us in-person for a sweeping discussion of the many facets of Ralph Waldo Emerson with authors James Marcus and Robert Sullivan.WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNERThe Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Science, Politics, and Poetry with Authors James Marcus and Robert SullivanThe philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), known as the leader of the Transcendentalist movement, is often viewed as a mystic. Yet this visionary figure was inspired by science and the interconnectedness he saw in the natural world. He immersed himself in geology, botany, zoology, and astronomy – arguing that urban life would be improved if a telescope
Learn all about textile reuse and recycling at this hands-on sorting event with FABSCRAP and Circular Philadelphia.Join Circular Philadelphia at FABSCRAP's South Philly location in the Bok Building for an evening of (literally) digging into textile circularity while enjoying drinks, snacks, and great conversation.After an introduction to FABSCRAP, whose mission is to end commercial textile waste and maximize the value of unused fabric, attendees will learn how to sort fabrics based on a number of different parameters for reuse, resale, and recycling. Then, they will participate in a low-key, hands-on sort while chatting with other attendees and enjoying beverages and
Join us On Thursday March 14th from 6-8pm at Adobe Café for a community fundraiser to invest in Reclaim Philadelphia! We’ll be joined by Nikil Saval, Larry Krasner, Jamie Gauthier, Chris Rabb, Nicolas O’Rourke, Tarik Khan, Elizabeth Fiedler, Malcolm Kenyatta and Amanda McIllmurray! Since our founding in 2016, Reclaim has shifted the political terrain in Philadelphia by electing movement candidates and organizing a base of thousands of volunteers to take action together! We’re proud of our accomplishments but even more excited for what we can do together going forward! Invest in Reclaim and invest in community! Donation levels: $50 -
Why replace it when you can repair it? In these popup Repair Fairs, the volunteers of the Philly Fixers Guild will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled jewelry, IKEA furniture that needs assembling, or a vacuum cleaner that’s on the fritz? Sit down with one of their volunteers and they’ll help you hands-on with fixing it. While they do have some limits, they encourage a read of their ground rules before bringing in your items. This independent collective of talented volunteers from differing technical backgrounds is committed to the idea of “repair rather than
Join us on Second Thursday reception at Crane Arts to celebrate Dolls, Idols, and Ideals.Join us on Second Thursday at Crane Arts to celebrate Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This exhibition features Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, two Black artists investigating their identity, label, lineage, and how they create their own power while stranded in a “new world.” Camp and Maldonado artists use symbols - made or found - that reference their ancestry and spirituality. Rather than working from a notion of unchanging traditions, they engage with aesthetics and amalgamated cultural practices that have been adapted in order to survive. Each
Join us on Zoom to educate yourself on the pros and cons of switching to an electric vehicle (EV).Join the Main Line Carbon Pollution Reduction Initiative (MLCPRI) amd Riverbend on Zoom to educate yourself on the pros and cons of switching to an electric vehicle (EV). This volunteer-led workshop and panel discussion will provide you with helpful tips on shopping for an EV, finding and using incentives, and will feature Lower Merion residents who have already made the switch to an EV. There is no cost to attend, but we ask that attendees register. The Zoom link will be provided
Join the Main Line Carbon Pollution Reduction Initiative (MLCPRI) at Riverbend’s Snider Barn to educate yourself on the pros and cons of switching to an electric vehicle (EV). This volunteer-led workshop and panel discussion will provide you with helpful tips on shopping for an EV, finding and using incentives, and will feature Lower Merion residents who have already made the switch to an EV. Enjoy a pint and a slice while you learn from your neighbors and engage in helpful conversations. Pre-registration is required. Please visit Riverbend’s website for more information and to register. Pizza, beer and wine will be
Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For
Tee up for an exciting adventure at Fore! The Planet—a dynamic and engaging indoor miniature golf course crafted by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. This interactive exhibition serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. Embark on a journey through eighteen distinctive and educational holes, each offering insights into topics such as butterfly metamorphosis, tropical rainforests, evolution, dinosaur extinction, and food chains. Geared towards kids of all ages and the entire family, this miniature golf experience ensures everyone has a blast while gaining a deeper understanding of our fascinating world. On Tuesdays, enjoy two
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with climate and environmental champion Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduBoxed lunches will be available to go following the event!Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has been a vocal advocate for climate action, consistently pushing for policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the impacts of climate change. On the Senate floor, he has delivered nearly 300 “Time to Wake Up” speeches, which highlight the scientific
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Gallery Talk with Winter Residency Fellow Adam Atkinson | NextFab 1800 North American Street | Fri. March 15, 2024 | 6:30 pm EST | Hybrid Event Click HERE to RSVP Guests may join us either at NextFab North or via Zoom. Join us for a gallery talk with the 2024 Winter Residency Fellow Adam Atkinson. The residency is designed for artists in Greater Philadelphia who work in the medium of wood and is a collaboration between the Museum for Art in Wood and NextFab. An exhibition of the work created over the two-month-long program will be presented at the NextFab North Philadelphia
Along Mill Creek in Bristol Township, PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. Planting native trees and shrubs.Along Black Ditch, a tributary of Mill Creek in Levittown, Bristol Township PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. We will be removing invasive shrubs then planting native trees and native berrying shrubs to spread the good native plants by feeding birds.More about this projectDates of volunteer events:Tree source: Keystone 10 Million Trees3 acres ,200 trees, 50 shrubs (were planted in the spring 2023)75 trees, 25 shrubs (were planted in falll 2023)With the
Start your day with a peaceful hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail! DATE Saturday, March 16 TIME 9:30 am - 11:30 am LOCATION Belmont Plateau Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape nature healer Krista Nelson for a two-mile guided hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00-11:30 AM. This hike will help you rekindle your love of nature and find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. As a sixth-generation Lenape grandmother, Krista honors the Lenape tradition of interconnectedness and reverence for nature. A Lenape language keeper, Krista is working
Learn about the local minerals and rocks in this geologically important area!Are you curious about some of the amazing, twisted rock formations you see in the Wissahickon; or the flecks of sparkly minerals on the ground? Examine minerals and rocks from the area, before hiking the Andorra section looking at its unique geological features. We welcome amateur geologist and FOW trail ambassador Hallam Harper as learn about the most interesting geological area in the region! Program is for adults, tweens, and teens.
It’s time for spring cleaning! On March 16 we’re calling everyone who cares about nature to join us for a community cleanup day at the Schuylkill Center. We’ll be working along the roadside picking up trash, cleaning up fallen branches, and getting the Center ready for the spring season. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. So roll up your sleeves and come out to make a difference for the neighborhood! What to Bring: Gloves and bags will be provided for litter pick up, as well as tools for invasive species management. Have your own tools and supplies? Feel free
Interested in clay but not sure where to start? This one-day crash course will give you the opportunity for hands-on experience!Interested in clay but not sure where to start? Still getting a feel for the medium? This one-day crash course will give you the opportunity for hands-on experience without the commitment of a class. Students will learn basic throwing techniques in a non-judgmental environment, and will choose one pot to fire at the end of the class. No experience with clay needed! Advanced beginner and intermediate potters are welcome.Saturday March 16th, 10-1pm
Mark your calendars for March 16th & 17th. That’s right, the Philly Bike Expo has moved to Spring! The Philly Bike Expo celebrates the bicycle like no one else. Now in its 13th year, the Expo offers inspiration, information, and entertainment to cycling aficionados and novices alike. Held at the PA Convention Center, the Expo features exhibits by artisans and manufacturers from around the country and the world, demos, workshops, seminars and kids activities that include a spacious indoor test-ride area. Rides, food, and parties round out the fun-filled weekend. Tickets are on sale now for this“don’t miss” event 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!
Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert hundreds of pounds of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects! Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site.
Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Paint and grow!Celebrate St Patrick's Day with us - paint your flower pot and plant your four-leaf clover!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child.
Looking to kickstart the season with a burst of community spirit and environmental action? Join us on March 16th at 1:00 pm for a Spring Cleaning Park Clean-Up event at Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia! This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers of all ages to come together and revitalize our city's green spaces. By lending a hand, you'll not only be contributing to a cleaner environment but also helping to foster a stronger sense of community. During the clean-up, volunteers will unite to tackle litter, clear debris, and spruce up the park's pathways and green areas. It's a fantastic
Learn how native plantings help protect our water sources in our Gardening for Clean Water Workshop!Gardening for Clean Water WorkshopCome join us at the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center for workshop to learn about native plants and water.Learn how gardening with native plants can benefit your property, the connection between native plant gardening and clean water, and the potential to decrease the impact of flooding during and after rainfall.Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to make a positive impact on our environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
Now + Then Marketplace makes its South Philly debut at 2300 Arena this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with over 60 local vendors inside & out including food & alcoholic beverages from Bar 2300 Following our first large market of the season is a FREE Live musical showcase curated by local musical group Blck Teeth 7:00 pm - Dream by Dream 7:30pm - Joshua Mitchell 8:00pm - Blck Teeth w/ guest performers 9:00pm - Zach Atom b2b Billy Bevevino 10:00pm - Explotits 10:30pm- Blck Teeth
6pm Rail Park Meet up, 6:30 roll. A fun easy ride through the city streets to take CycleScene, friends, and anyone attending the Bike Expo that wants to ride to the Keystone after party.
an evening where the craft brews and art will be on tap. Featuring a singer/songwriter, saxophonist/composer, & poetArtsi & Triple Bottom Brewing team up again for another “Arts on Tap” on Saturday March 16th at 7:00pm. Join us for an evening where the craft brews and art will be on tap ;) Evening will feature performances by three esteemed artists…Isaiah Mostafa, Singer/SongwriterJason Blythe, Saxophonist/ComposerJosh Smith, PoetEach artist set will be paired with a featured libation you can purchase, hand-selected by the brewery and inspired by the performance you will experience.
For Adults and Teens ages 15-17 We will be hiking out with guide Sarah Boucas Neto to see owls in the Pinetum, as well as some areas inside the deer exclusion fence. We’ll be on the lookout for Great Horned, Screech, and Barred Owls. Less likely but always possible are Saw-whet and Long-eared owls. Listening to owls calling in the starlight is an experience not to be missed. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration closes at 5:30 pm the evening before the program, so make sure to register on time. Gates will open at 5:15 am and close promptly at 5:30 am, so please
Tee up for an exciting adventure at Fore! The Planet—a dynamic and engaging indoor miniature golf course crafted by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. This interactive exhibition serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. Embark on a journey through eighteen distinctive and educational holes, each offering insights into topics such as butterfly metamorphosis, tropical rainforests, evolution, dinosaur extinction, and food chains. Geared towards kids of all ages and the entire family, this miniature golf experience ensures everyone has a blast while gaining a deeper understanding of our fascinating world. On Tuesdays, enjoy two
Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown. 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! 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 footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent
There’s so much green in our gardens during the winter!SUNDAY, MARCH 17Evergreen Exploration (All Ages)10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensThere’s so much green in our gardens during the winter! Explore the evergreen plants at Jenkins by learning their names and looking closely at their unique leaves. Our outdoor green scavenger hunt will end with an indoor craft.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3+.Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15
Meet at Hortter St. and Park Line Dr. How was the Fingerspan Bridge delivered to its remote sylvan location? And what is its connection to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel? Find out the answers to these and other intriguing questions on this end-of-winter hike. Other highlights along our route will include a frog pond, a statue of William Penn looking out over the valley, Climbers’ Rock, and the colonial-era Livezy House. Trail is often wet and muddy, and there is one easily navigated streamlet crossing. Distance: ~4 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes
Meet at Hortter St. and Park Line Dr. How was the Fingerspan Bridge delivered to its remote sylvan location? And what is its connection to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel? Find out the answers to these and other intriguing questions on this end-of-winter hike. Other highlights along our route will include a frog pond, a statue of William Penn looking out over the valley, Climbers’ Rock, and the colonial-era Livezy House. Trail is often wet and muddy, and there is one easily navigated streamlet crossing. Distance: ~4 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes
What is your biggest struggle you deal with as an artist? Register Now! Guest Artist: Joan Becker. Creative Conversations series is a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues you are dealing with in your creative journey. There will be opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is designed as a an exciting opportunity for artists to come together to talk and share ideas and open new pathways and perspectives.
Go green with an all-star native plant team!SUNDAY, MARCH 17Ecological All-Stars2:00 – 3:30 PMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensGo green with an all-star team! Through this on-site presentation, explore the various traits that make plants ecologically valuable and then learn about top native plant players. Steve’s 9-species all-star team is comprised of native woody plants that combine several of these traits for enormous ecological and environmental impact.Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30
Nutritions talkAn interactive lecture presentation by Dr. Ana Negrón, an icon of vegan eating, education, and community throughout the Delaware Valley. She stresses lifestyle modification to help her patients. In this talk as well as in her practice she shows how healthful food can be made deliciously.Attendees will enjoy samples of Green Smoothies, and the healthy delicious new snack Monkey Brittle.Physician, teacher, author, plant-based vegan for thirty-five years, Dr. Ana Negrón specializes in helping people regain their body/mind health by transitioning to a whole-food plant-based diet that could become a lifestyle.
The Opera Philadelphia Chorus, in partnership with Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack, performs a concert of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of the poetry of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The 90-minute concert is conducted by Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas, Jr., Director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple, and includes compositions by Roland Carter, Christopher H. Harris, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Florence Price, Michael Reid, André J. Thomas, and Nolan J. Williams, Jr. Tickets are free or pay-what-you-decide. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes
Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For
Learn how to Sew! Taught by Derek Bakal you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Derek Bakal, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, March 18th and 25th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you
Are you ready for the April 8th Solar Eclipse? Join us at Ambler Library for a special program on solar eclipses!This will be the last Total Solar Eclipse to land on the U.S. soil till 2045. Solar Eclipses are one of the most wonderful natural events one can experience in a lifetime. The eclipse here in S.E. Pennsylvania will be a deep partial solar eclipse. Learn all about solar eclipses at our program on March 18. Why do eclipses occur? Why don’t solar eclipses occur every month? How can we view a solar eclipse safely? Members of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association
The Work and Wisdom of Thomas BerryWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, March 18th at 7:00pm for the opening session, which will explore the work and wisdom of Thomas Berry—Catholic priest, cultural historian, and scholar of world religions—through his writings using music, imagery, videos, and group reflections and sharings.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and seek hope as an interfaith community. Additionally, we will offer suggestions for
Tee up for an exciting adventure at Fore! The Planet—a dynamic and engaging indoor miniature golf course crafted by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. This interactive exhibition serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. Embark on a journey through eighteen distinctive and educational holes, each offering insights into topics such as butterfly metamorphosis, tropical rainforests, evolution, dinosaur extinction, and food chains. Geared towards kids of all ages and the entire family, this miniature golf experience ensures everyone has a blast while gaining a deeper understanding of our fascinating world. On Tuesdays, enjoy two
Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.
Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!
Nature program for the Adventurous Playful Child!Our Tiny Tracks programs provide a time and space for young people (ages 3 - 7) to be guided through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and nature literacy expeditions - all designed to allow for young people to be more aware of, and connected to, the Earth and her many children - rooted, feathered, and furred!
Celebrate Spring and nature’s new beginnings with learning about eggs and flowers, for toddlers 2-5.Tuesday, March 19th | 1-2 p.m. | Ages 2-5 years w/ adult. | $5.00 per child. | Adults are Free. Eggs & Flowers | Celebrate Spring and nature’s new beginnings. Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more.
Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Co-Founder, Camille Tagle and the online store team!Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP: Leather Week!Shop with us online! Join this virtual shopping event via Zoom as we celebrate Leather Week! It's the perfect way to participate if you're unable to make it to our Brooklyn or Philadelphia Warehouse.On Tuesday, March 19th at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a special, surprise selection of leather and fabrics from the comfort of your own home. In celebration of Leather Week, a 20% discount will be honored on all orders!Thirty minutes before
Meet at Houston Playground Kiosk Spring is coming! Hike with us to celebrate the transition from winter to spring in the Wissahickon. We’ll talk about the Spring Equinox and what to expect in the Wissahickon now that it’s spring. Meet at Houston Playground trail kiosk. Distance: ~2.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) 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 symptoms, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be
Meet at Houston Playground Kiosk Spring is coming! Hike with us to celebrate the transition from winter to spring in the Wissahickon. We’ll talk about the Spring Equinox and what to expect in the Wissahickon now that it’s spring. Meet at Houston Playground trail kiosk. Distance: ~2.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) 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 symptoms, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be
Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead. 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,
The annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This three-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define it. Tools of the Trades delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Wednesday, March
Join us for a 3-week indoor Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 3-week series: 3/20 – 4/39:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiTai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles that underlie this martial art. Tai Chi is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind and relaxed body. The beauty of Jenkins will create a peaceful backdrop for your practice.All levels welcome. Classes will be held INDOORS.Members: $36/3-week series | Non-Members: $52/3-week series
Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, craft, nature activity, and a “hike” around our preserve. Every week we’ll gather in Riverbend’s Snider Barn to begin the fun! This program is one hour each week and is designed for children ages 2-5. A caregiver must accompany each child. Siblings under 2 are welcome at no additional charge. The cost is $120 per child for a six-week session. Enrollment is capped at 12 participants. The final meeting of every session will include a campfire and s’mores. The Spring Session 2024 will be offered on Wednesday Mornings:
Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help home schoolers explore a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment is our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. Taught by Brian Rudnick, a math, language, and nature educator who dabbles in theater. He delivers interactive “show and tell” programs for many organizations. Recommended ages: 8 to 12. $5 per child. Note: The registration link is for the first date. other registration links will be added soon
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
Spring Equinox Bird Walk with the Philly Queer Birders Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weeknight outing at The Woodlands! We plan to meet at the front gates and move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and we’ll have plenty of binoculars to share. The restrooms at the Stable will be open during our walk and there is plenty of parking within the cemetery and on the surrounding streets in addition to public
Use photos printed on fabric with scraps and beads to make a stitched collage.Open Crafting for All (Adults, that is!)The Craft Coven and Upstairs at Abyssinia are teaming up to create a monthly making sesh! The third Wednesday of every month we will take over the second floor back room at 229 South 45th Street to create a pop up maker studio, with a different planned project every month. Though we do ask for materials cost, we encourage you to come out whether you want to participate with the project or just bring out your own WIP to work on
Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For
Tee up for an exciting adventure at Fore! The Planet—a dynamic and engaging indoor miniature golf course crafted by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. This interactive exhibition serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. Embark on a journey through eighteen distinctive and educational holes, each offering insights into topics such as butterfly metamorphosis, tropical rainforests, evolution, dinosaur extinction, and food chains. Geared towards kids of all ages and the entire family, this miniature golf experience ensures everyone has a blast while gaining a deeper understanding of our fascinating world. On Tuesdays, enjoy two
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! 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 just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help
The annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This three-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define it. Tools of the Trades delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Thursday, March
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
The consequences of climate change extend far beyond the ecological realm, profoundly impacting politics.Note: This will be a hybrid event. Those who register will also receive the Zoom link.Join us on March 21st as we host Professor Geoff Mann from Simon Fraser University as part of our Climate Change & Democracy Series. Professor Mann will explore his timely research on the political economy and broader politics surrounding climate change. Drawing from his co-authored work Climate Leviathan: A Political Theory of Our Planetary Future (Verso, 2018), Mann will delve into the challenges posed by global climate change to our contemporary order.
Grab your friends and family and join the MakerSpace for a basic lesson in sewing.A beginner class to sewing. In this class you will:Learn how to thread the machineMake some basic stitches Create a simple sewing project. Students must bring a sewing machine, all other sewing supplies will be provided.
Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here. Questions? Contact Ryan at [email protected] or
Get a glimpse into the secretive world of these fascinating animals with an emphasis on species that are found regionallyTHURSDAY, MARCH 21Amphibians and Reptiles of the Mid-Atlantic7:00 – 8:30 PMJim White, Biologist and Co-Author, Amphibians and Reptiles of DelmarvaThe wide diversity of freshwater and terrestrial habitats in the Mid-Atlantic region are home to a large variety of amphibians and reptiles. Common species like the American bullfrog and Eastern red-backed salamander live beside rare and spectacular amphibians like the barking treefrog and Eastern tiger salamander. Get a glimpse into the secretive world of these fascinating animals with an emphasis on species
No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!
help us move some dirt!
Meet at Houston Playground Join Debbie and Jim on their first hike of the Spring. There is no place like Wissahickon Valley Park to experience the beauty of this time of year. We’ll note the flora, including which flowers, both native and non-native, are blooming. We’ll look for changes in the wildlife also. Our approximately 4.2 mile hike will take us to both sides of the Wissahickon, passing through meadow and woods. We’ll see Courtesy Stable and visit places of historical interest including the Covered Bridge and WPA structures. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied
Traffic fatalities across the country have been on the rise, with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users making up a higher percentage of victims than ever before. Philadelphia is not alone in grappling with how to implement effective & positive changes to combat the crisis. How do we bring Vision Zero to the mainstream? What are effective strategies for taking the politics out of saving lives? How do we deepen the work in our communities and expand the scale of proven-effective tools? Explore these questions with us at Vision Zero PHL 2024! The day-long conference featuring local and nationally-recognized
Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!
Trees are tricky to ID in early spring when tell-tale leaves are yet to emerge.
The annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This three-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define it. Tools of the Trades delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Friday, March
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Shireen Hamza examines the incorporation of non-Western medicine into biomedical institutions in the United States.The incorporation of elements of non-Western medicine by biomedical institutions in the United States has been called complementary, integrative, or "alternative" medicine. But to offer acupuncture, yoga, or herbal medicine within a biomedical clinic is a radically different context from those in which these therapeutic practices were first developed.In this lecture, Shireen Hamza will explore the long histories of these traditions, their transformation through colonialism, and the plural approach of several "people's medicine" initiatives, including the Black Panthers. The history and philosophy of science can help
