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SUMMARY:Opening Night Exhibit: Mapping the Wissahickon
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 2 | 5:00 – 7:00 PMChestnut Hill Conservancy | 8708 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA 19118Free and open to the public | Suggested $10 donation \nJoin us for the opening night of Mapping the Wissahickon: From the Colonial Era to an Evolving Watershed\, a new archives exhibition that explores the Wissahickon Valley’s changing landscape and the preservation efforts that continue to shape its future. \nFeaturing maps\, plans\, and publications spanning over three centuries\, this self-guided exhibit traces four key eras in the valley’s history—from early industry and public land acquisition to the development of the urban park and the rise of long-term land stewardship. \nOne featured map shows a 1955 plan from Studies of Crossings of the Wissahickon Valley\, created during the post–World War II housing boom. As open land in Roxborough and Andorra gave way to new housing\, planners proposed nine road crossings—bold horizontal lines now frozen in time on paper. None were ever built\, reflecting the growing push to protect the valley from increased development. \nStop by during Chestnut Hill’s First Friday Arts & Eats to view the exhibit\, explore the story of the Wissahickon through historical maps and guides\, and learn more about the people and efforts that continue to shape the landscape today. \nImage from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy Archives.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/opening-night-exhibit-mapping-the-wissahickon/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Conservancy\, 8708 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club’s founder Bethany Teigen.\n\n\nJoin us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen\, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club\, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mushroom-walk-5/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Fashion Product Launch
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the latest sustainability collection from emerging designer at Jefferson University. Join us at Trunc to meet the artist and see their vision come to life. It’s guaranteed to be an experience you will enjoy. \n10% of the proceeds from tonights sales will be donated to support Galaei’s youth and young adult center.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sustainable-fashion-product-launch/
LOCATION:Trunc\, 929 North 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Circular Fashion
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Design and Engineering Thomas Jefferson University":MAILTO:MediaRelations@jefferson.edu
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SUMMARY:First Friday May 2nd @ Arch Enemy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Arch Enemy Arts on May 2nd from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. for the opening reception of three solo features by Joe Vollan\, painter of doom-folk fairytales in acrylic; JB Burke\, whose insanely realistic candy-colored pencil drawings must be seen to be believed; and Sad Salesman\, presenting 25+ hilarious and adorable potato people figurines. Last but not least\, its your last chance to check out our massive 13 Year Anniversary Exhibition\, which opened in April and features sixty-three incredible new contemporary artists from all over the world. Hope to see you there! \nAbout the Gallery: Founded in 2012\, Arch Enemy Arts is an exhibition space for established and emerging artists from all over the world working in the vast and imaginative movement of New Contemporary Art. Curation at AEA focuses on representational drawing\, painting\, and sculpture with emphasis in pop surrealism\, magical realism\, and post-graffiti genres. Our programming provides access to a range of artistic expression through a variety of styles and mediums—dedicated to showcasing the strikingly unconventional\, highly technical\, and utterly bizarre. \n109 Arch Street\, Philadelphia PA 19106 \nwww.archenemyarts.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/first-friday-may-2nd-arch-enemy-arts/
LOCATION:Arch Enemy Arts\, 109 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Kelly Kozma Solo  //"Care Instructions" Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening for 2 exciting exhibitions with opportunities to collect artwork from all 3 floors.\n\n\nPlease join us as we celebrate two exciting exhibtions centered around reuse and sustainable art practices.  \nArtists will be in attendance with opportunities to view and collect artwork from 3 floors of the Paradigm Arts Building. \nKelly Kozma: Watch Me Backflip \nEntering her 14th year working with Paradigm\, Kozma will be unveiling a massive culmination documenting her career and process-intensive work. The artist is celebrating her personal relationships\, archiving methods\, and resilience with a massive 22-foot-wide installation comprised of 35\,000 hand-stitched circles cut from various repurposed materials. The cosmic work titled Iguana & Myrrh\, Magma & Reef\, consists of everyday objects like greeting cards\, food packaging\, and thread expertly woven and given new life as bursts of color and pattern in the largest scale the artist has ever attempted. Kozma is purposefully engaging in a minimal-waste practice where even paper scraps and loose threads from the installation will find new life within over 20 mixed media works that will call to the large assemblage. As she stitches these lovingly collected pieces\, Kozma creates connections between the people in her life and the objects she interacts with\, inspiring mindfulness against overconsumption and emotional apathy. \nPlease email info@paradigm-gallery.com if you wish to be added to Kelly Kozma’s digital collector preview list for her upcoming exhibition. You may also submit your request HERE. \nCare Instructions: Work by Vanessa Barragão\, Allison May Kiphuth\, Nayan & Venus\, and RAIR Philly \nParadigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Care Instructions\, a collection of artists and makers across three continents that incorporate elements of reuse\, recycling\, and environmental awareness in their work. With intentions for sustainability\, each of these artists has developed their practice to include discarded or natural materials while engaging in active research and preservation efforts. These meticulously constructed versions of coral reefs\, woodlands\, and aviary populations inspire the obligation to take care of the environment and combat single-use material culture. The exhibition is a showcase on how powerful design and material reuse in craftsmanship can be aesthetically pleasing. The artists aren’t just actively charging the work to spread a message\, they’re putting the message into practice and showing the spectacular results. \nPlease email info@paradigm-gallery.com if you wish to be added to the digital collector preview list for the upcoming exhibition. \nThe reception is free and open to all. All artwork will be available to collect during the opening.Please email info@paradigm-gallery for any inquiries prior to the receptions. \n \nAlso on display: \nArtwork by Eustace Mamba \nArtwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste \nRead the press release here \nArtwork by Katherine Fraser \nRead the press release here \nand many more!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/opening-reception-kelly-kozma-solo-care-instructions-group-exhibition/
LOCATION:Paradigm Arts Building\, 12 North 3rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:#Cultivate_Kindness
DESCRIPTION:FRIEDAcommunity’s new participatory art project #Cultivate_Kindness sprouted from a year of fun workshops making hundreds of paper flowers.\nWe will give the flowers to strangers\, with the goal of inspiring them to pay kindness forward. \nAmid current drastic changes in our social climate\, we are cultivating paper flowers and taking part in FRIEDAcommunity’s outreach efforts to foster new friendships while bringing joy and purpose to participants. \nCelebratory opening cocktail party\nFirst Friday\, May 2\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open to the public\nFRIEDA 320 Walnut Street
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cultivate_kindness/
LOCATION:FRIEDA\, 320 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Backyard Bash
DESCRIPTION:Photos courtesy of Stacey Gray \nAt Valley Green Inn\nYou are cordially invited to Friends of the Wissahickon’s second annual Backyard Bash\, right in Philadelphia’s backyard\, the Wissahickon Valley Park. Bring out your family and friends to the Valley Green Inn for an afternoon of live tunes\, delicious roadhouse classics like catfish n’ waffles\, backyard BBQ games\, and a photo booth!\nMake some memories with us on May 2nd\, 2025.\nAll ticket levels include food and fun!\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/backyard-bash/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, 701 Valley Green Ct\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Virtual Nature Book Club | Crossings
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss  Crossings by Ben Goldfarb with Arboretum staff.\n\n\nJoin us to discuss Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet by Ben Goldfarb. This award-winning publication highlights the global ecological transformations caused by the addition of 40 million miles of roadways to the planet. In this book club session\, we will discuss our perspectives on the book\, and reading it prior is suggested. \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-nature-book-club-crossings/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:Frog Call Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager\, Susan Slawinski\, for a guided hike along our trails on Friday\, May 2 to look and listen for calling frogs and toads. Learn why these amphibians sing and how to identify species by their own unique sound. Dress for the weather with sturdy\, close-toed shoes and be prepared to hike to some of the wetlands around the Schuylkill Center.\n$5 for Schuylkill Center Members / $10  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.\nSign Up
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/frog-call-night-hike/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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SUMMARY:Producers' Forum with Ashley Tyner and William Tyner
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Producers’ Forum screening of the People’s Way with Ashley Tyner and William Tyner\n\n\nThe People’s Way by Ashley Tyner and William Tyner (USA\, 2025\, 75 minutes) \nAt the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis\, three community organizers—Jeanelle Austin\, Toshira Garraway\, and Robin Wonsley— embark on various and interweaving journeys after George Floyd’s murder to care for their communities\, find inner healing\, and forge a path towards Black liberation. Each one does this in their own way\, whether demanding accountability for the murder of a community member by police\, building a community-centered approach to public safety\, or commemorating and preserving a public space for recovery from police violence. \nAshley Tyner is a writer\, filmmaker\, and Special Projects Editor at i-D Magazine\, where she works to create space to amplify marginalized voices in the worlds of art and culture. She writes and produces across print\, audio\, and video formats\, with a focus on designing editorial experiences that translate into community events and service-driven initiatives. \nWilliam Tyner is an anthropologist\, filmmaker\, and UX Researcher at Google. William is also the recipient of the 2018-2019 Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship\, where he studied the intersection of civil society and technology in post-communist Romania.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/producers-forum-with-ashley-tyner-and-william-tyner/
LOCATION:Scribe Video Center\, 3908 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Nouveau. Create\, and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of learning and creating while sipping on your favorite drinks!\n\n\nArt Nouveau. Create\, and Sip \nDate: Friday\, May 2 \nTime: 7:00 PM \nLocation: Cherry Street Pier\, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, USA \nGet ready to unleash your inner artist at Art Nouveau. Create\, and Sip! Join us for an evening of learning\, creating\, and fun as we explore the beautiful Art Nouveau style. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing night of drawing\, painting\, and learning a wood burning techniqu. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new\, this event is perfect for anyone who loves art and good company. Don’t miss out on this unique experience at Cherry Street Pier!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/art-nouveau-create-and-sip/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, USA\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Color Bird Watch and Goat Walk with the Philly Goat Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that’s not the one’s with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn\, bird talk starts at 8 am sharp and goat walk departs at 10 am sharp!! We start right on time. \nTime & Location\n\n\nMay 03\, 2025\, 8:00 AM – May 03\, 2025\, 11:00 AM \nPhiladelphia\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19138\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nJoin the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that’s not the one’s with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn\, bird talk starts at 8 am sharp and goat walk departs at 10 am sharp!! We start right on time\, but feel free to jump in if you arrive a little late and find us.  Check this website and our social media for weather related changes. Free !! No registration necessary\, we take turns walking the goats!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/in-color-bird-watch-and-goat-walk-with-the-philly-goat-project/
LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury Arboretum\, 6336 Ardleigh Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding,Birds,Community Events,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free Community Events
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event! \nEach year\, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community\, including individuals\, families\, scout troops\, and youth groups\, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife\, protect important natural resources\, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Past projects have included planting trees\, installing bird boxes\, and stream cleanups. \nWe will meet to plant trees\, remove invasive plant species\, repair trails\, and improve habitat for wetland wildlife. Groups will be scheduled for 3 hour shifts (9am-12pm or 1-4pm). \nRegister for a shift by emailing jshahan@newlingristmill.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/earth-day-at-newlin-grist-mill/
LOCATION:Newlin Grist Mill\, 219 Cheyney Road\, Glen Mills\, 19342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Service,Family-friendly,Free,Nature & Community Science,Volunteer Service
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SUMMARY:Tyler Arboretum Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Shop the annual Plant Sale at Tyler Arboretum on Saturday and Sunday\, May 3 and 4! Open to the general public between 8 am and 2 pm. Admission to the Plant Sale is free. \nThe Plant Sale takes place outdoors and is a rain-or-shine event. \nGarden experts are on hand to offer advice on plant selection\, planting and care tips\, and the best kinds of companion plants. Explore our diverse selection of plants with purpose\, carefully chosen to benefit birds\, pollinators\, and you. \nThe Plant Sale’s large selection of plants offers something to suit all pockets and tastes: from trees\, shrubs\, and perennials; to annuals\, herbs\, and vegetables. This year\, we have more plants than ever! \nThis special fundraiser helps care for the precious natural areas\, trails\, and gardens at Tyler Arboretum.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tyler-arboretum-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Tyler Arboretum\, 515 Painter Road\, Media\, PA\, 19063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family-friendly,Free,Gardening,General Events,Native Plant Sale,Native Plants,Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Shop the annual Plant Sale at Tyler Arboretum on Saturday and Sunday\, May 3 and 4! Open to the general public between 8 am and 2 pm. Admission to the Plant Sale is free.\nThe Plant Sale takes place outdoors and is a rain-or-shine event.\nGarden experts are on hand to offer advice on plant selection\, planting and care tips\, and the best kinds of companion plants. Explore our diverse selection of plants with purpose\, carefully chosen to benefit birds\, pollinators\, and you.\nThe Plant Sale’s large selection of plants offers something to suit all pockets and tastes: from trees\, shrubs\, and perennials; to annuals\, herbs\, and vegetables. This year\, we have more plants than ever!\nThis special fundraiser helps care for the precious natural areas\, trails\, and gardens at Tyler Arboretum.\nSEE COMPLETE EVENT DETAILS HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer – Nurture Nature
DESCRIPTION:Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasives\, nurturing native plants\, or restoring habitat. Projects vary\, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23\,000 acres and 120 miles of trails\, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. \nVolunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with enthusiastic\, like-minded people. \nThe health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event. If you sign-up\, please show up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Minors age 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult and registered in the same transaction as their guardian.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-nurture-nature-17/
LOCATION:Stroud Preserve\, 454 North Creek Road\, West Chester\, Pennsylvania\, 19382
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Houston Meadow Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Houston Playground\nRegardless of where you park\, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car.\nThere may be limited bathroom access during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow for a variety of stewardship tasks!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/houston-meadow-volunteer-service-day/
LOCATION:Houston Playground\, 900 Grakyn Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Native Plants of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful\, inspiring\, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage\, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens\, learn to identify 60 trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials for spring. Examine their key identifying characteristics\, preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. Garden tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather\, classes are rain or shine.\nSix prerecorded online lectures are available Monday 3/31.\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center with three garden tours Saturdays: 4/12\, 4/26\, & 5/10\, optional exam 5/17.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hybrid-native-plants-of-spring/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Garlic mustard season is here! Alliaria petiolata\, better known as garlic mustard\, is an invasive species that’s hard to miss in this area\, so it’s up to us to make them disappear in the best way we know how – eat it! Join us on a guided hike as we forage for garlic mustard. After the hike we’ll learn how to enjoy these tart and tasty plants three different ways. Space is limited for this event\, so please purchase your ticket in advance.\n$15 for Schuylkill Center Members / $30 for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/garlic-mustard-harvest/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tadpole Transformations
DESCRIPTION:It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! \nJoin Riverbend’s Educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the Preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. \nGuests will explore the preserve and visit activity stations to learn all about frogs. Depending on the weather and other natural factors\, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all\, but there will be lots to enjoy at Riverbend. Guests are encouraged to visit at their own pace and stay as long as they wish. \nThis event is rain or shine so please dress for the weather! \nThis is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: \nThe true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $10 per person. We recognize that for some families this is unaffordable. Therefore\, we invite you to choose the price you wish to pay for this event. In doing so\, you help make environmental education accessible to ALL children\, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tadpole-transformations/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Events,Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,Kids,Montgomery County,Nature Talks,Nature Walk,Outdoor Event,Programs for Children,Seasonal,Special Event,Tours and Explorations
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Garden Walk and Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled for May 3 owing to rainy weather \nCertified in Nature Journal Education through the Wild Wonder Foundation\, Meg Lemieur will teach a class on the practice of nature journaling. She defines nature journaling as collecting and organizing observations\, questions\, connections\, and explanations about the natural world that surrounds us on paper using words\, pictures\, and numbers. You don’t need to be an artist\, writer\, or a naturalist to begin. In this class\, you will be guided to look closely\, notice more\, and learn to notate the wild world at Bartram’s Garden. \nTeaming up with Lady Danni\, a passionate forager\, and member of the American Herbalist Guild and the American Botanical Council\, you’ll be guided through observations of the wonders that live throughout the garden and given wisdom from their many years of experience building and being in relationship with the natural world. \nThis class is a creative & inclusive way to engage with the great variety of plants and animals in the garden on a closer\, more personal level. Nature journaling is meditative and helps us slow down in the midst of busy schedules and a bustling modern world. As you know\, nature gives many life lessons and who knows- we might even learn something about ourselves in the process.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/garden-walk-and-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden Courtyard\, Coach House and Barn\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, Philadelphia\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Classes & Workshops,Free Community Events,Recreation & Health
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SUMMARY:Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn-to-Ride (16+)
DESCRIPTION:This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. \nStaff and volunteers will teach participants how to: \n\nBalance\nPedaling techniques\nStarting and stopping\nSteering and shifting gears\n\nYou can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up For individuals younger than this age range\, check out our Kids’ Learn-to-Ride classes! \nRegistration in advance is required. If registration is filled\, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/biking-level-1-adults-learn-to-ride-16/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:---Biking,---On the Trail,Recreation & Health
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SUMMARY:Tree for All
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Schuylkill Center for a tree giveaway! Thanks to the support of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation\, the Schuylkill Center will distribute hundreds of native trees and shrubs to the public. This inspiring program seeks to empower people to take action to heal our planet by building community\, providing access to native trees\, and encouraging volunteerism.\nSign Up\nTree For All Details\nQuantities are limited and we cannot guarantee the available species will be in stock. We recommend coming early to ensure the largest selection. Signups will close when all plants are reserved.\nPickup\nPark at in the parking lot and come to the front of the Visitor Center to browse the available selection. Sign up to let us know how many trees you plan to take.\nSize\nTrees and shrubs are small saplings\, available in quart sized containers about 1-2 feet tall. Click here for a tree planting guide.\nAvailable species may include\nAlleghany Serviceberry\, Arrowwood\, Basswood\, Blackhaw\, Black Cherry\, Black Chokeberry\, Black Gum\, Black Locust\, Black Willow\, Buttonbush\, Chestnut Oak\, Common Ninebark\, Eastern Red Cedar\, Elderberry\, Flowering Dogwood\, Gray Birch\, Gray Dogwood\, Hackberry\, Hazelnut\, Honey Locust\, Nannyberry\, Pawpaw\, Persimmon\, Pin Oak\, Pussy Willow\, Red Chokeberry\, Red Maple\, Red Oak\, Red Osier Dogwood\, Redbud\, River Birch\, Sandbar Willow\, Silky Dogwood\, Silky Willow\, Silver Maple\, Smooth Alder\, Spicebush\, Sugar Maple\, Swamp White Oak\, Sweet Birch\, Sweetbay Magnolia\, Sweetgum. Sycamore\, Tulip Poplar\, White oak\, Winterberry\, Witchhazel
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tree-for-all/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival at Honey Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day at Honey Hollow with local vendors\, a petting zoo\, and fun activities for the whole family!\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the incredible planet we call home at our Earth Day Festival\, packed with exciting programs and activities designed to inspire a deeper connection with nature. \nExplore and shop from eco-conscious vendors\, check out animals in the petting zoo\, and discover more about local green industries and environmental organizations making a difference in our community. \nNew this year!  We’re hosting a poster contest open to everyone ages 4 and up—no upper age limit. Submit your poster by April 3\, and see it displayed during the festival. Check out the contest rules\, and get creative—we can’t wait to see your work! \nAdmission to the festival is free\, though donations to Bucks Audubon are greatly appreciated and help support our year-round environmental education programs. While browsing\, we recommend having a credit card handy (preferred for minimal cash handling) to support our wonderful eco-friendly vendors. \nThe Earth Day Festival will take place outdoors\, rain or shine\, so dress for the weather.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/earth-day-festival-at-honey-hollow/
LOCATION:Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow\, 2877 Creamery Road\, New Hope\, PA\, 18938\, United States
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SUMMARY:May 3rd Kids Art Club class with Bob Dix Ages 6-18 11AM Session
DESCRIPTION:Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.\n\n\nWe ask that you do not arrive more than 5 minutes early.  \nKids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pm \nThe student will create a few artist trading cards to trade with their classmates. A small collection of artworks and fun activity! \nWhen 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. \nPlease submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish your child to be photographed\, please tell the teacher directly. \nKids Club drop off and pick up: If your child is dropped off by a parent guardian\, we expect that they will be picked up by the same person when the class ends unless you explicitly tell us otherwise\, for example: being picked up by another person or if the child/children is permitted to walk home. It is very important to pick up your child on time. \nTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance Policy \nAttendance 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 may not be permitted to join the class. This class is only 1 hour and 15 minutes long and it is difficult to catch up students when they are late. \nThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. \nOur classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class\, please commit to attending it! \nHow to enroll in a Tacony LAB class: \n• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning 3 weeks before a class first meets. Please check the “About” section of the LAB’s Facebook page for open hours or call the LAB at 267-686-7420 to hear the hours. \n• You may enroll online using Eventbrite beginning one week before a class first meets (provided there are still spaces) by visiting our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/o/the-tacony-lab-community-arts-center-1… \nIf you enroll ahead of time and do not attend the first class\, you will be removed from the roster and your place will be offered to another student. \nIf you need to miss subsequent classes or decide you no longer wish to attend\, please notify the LAB by phone call or email ahead of time. \nIf you do not notify the LAB of absence or withdrawal\, you will not be able to enroll in another class until 3 months have passed. \nAll current COVID-19 policies required by the City\, State and CDC must be followed by all attendees.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/may-3rd-kids-art-club-class-with-bob-dix-ages-6-18-11am-session/
LOCATION:The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center\, 6918 Torresdale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19135\, United States
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SUMMARY:LoST in Philadelphia National Historical Park - a Smart-guided Bikeway Tour
DESCRIPTION:Along with American history buffs\, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas\, and great bikeways.\n\n\nLoST in Philadelphia National Historical Park\n– a Smart-guided Cycle Tour\n \nAlong with American history buffs\, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas\, and great bikeways. \n \nThe 3\,500-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park is amazing to explore\, especially on a bike tour! Visitors can peek into American history with General George Washington’s headquarters and an encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. \n \nThis is also home to the National Memorial Arch\, modeled after Rome’s Arch of Titus. Dedicated in 1917\, this grand structure memorializes the triumphant arrival of General Washington and the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78. \n \nNatural beauty also adorns the tour route. Along with the scenic park grounds the Schuylkill River and Perkiomen Creek provide ample waterside vistas to take in along the way. The tour also visits Lower Perkiomen Valley Park\, a popular 107-acre area for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. \n \nThe tour is a Long or Short Tour (LoST) – it comes in two lengths – 15 and 31 miles. Both options explore Valley Forge National Historical Park. The longer tour is more in-depth and travels further along the Schuylkill River Bikeway. With a staggered starting time\, both long and short-distance tourists could ride together from the National Arch to the tasty spot. \n \nThe tasty spot is towards the end of the adventure\, which is friendly to furry friends if you happen to be touring with yours (found on Bring Fido). Details are included with the tour links. \n \nThe route follows the lay of the land which is mostly flat with only 400′ of climbing over 15 miles on the Short tour and 885′ of climbing over 31 miles on the Long tour. Both tours are an 83% bikeway loop mostly on paved bikeways with some crushed stone segments\, and about 50% shaded. In some short segments the route shares the road with motor vehicles. As usual\, the tour comes with the CycleNuts 50% downhill guarantee. There are a few segments where you might use your bike gears\, but nothing to work up too much of a sweat about. Speaking of sweating – it’s optional. You set your pace\, starting time\, and touring agenda with CycleNuts’ smart-guided tour. \n \nPoints of Interest: \n\nArtillery Park – a historical field where Brigadier General Henry Knox commanded and dispatched Continental Army cannons.\nSchuylkill River – The 135-mile river is one of the Delaware River’s largest tributaries.\nPerkiomen Creek – A 38-mile tributary of the Schuylkill River voted one of Pennsylvania’s best swimming holes in 2024.\nMuhlenberg Brigade – 9 reconstructed Continental Army huts are the center of historical reenactment living history events and 18th century costumed volunteers and park rangers.\nNational Memorial Arch – Impressive monument honoring the return of General George Washington and the Continental Army to Valley Forge.\nValley Forge Train Station – opened in 1911 by the Reading Railroad as an elegant stop for the thousands visiting Valley Forge State Park\, is now used as a museum and information space.\nJohn James Audubon Center – 175-acre estate managed by the National Audubon Society where visitors can explore the 18th-century life and art of John James Audubon\, in a historic\, three-story stone farmhouse museum surrounded by a world of birds.\nLower Perkiomen Valley Park – 107-acre Montgomery County park popular with outdoor activity seekers.\nVisitor Center at Valley Forge – opened in 1976 provides a central stop for Valley Forge touring information complete with a store and museum.\nValley Forge National Historical Park – 3\,500 acres of natural beauty and history. Pennsylvania’s first state park opened in 1893 and was given to the National Park Service in 1976.\nGeneral Washington’s Headquarters – tour the historic building used as General Washington’s war room.\n\n \nBikeways: \n\nChapel Trail\nChester Valley Trail\nAudubon Loop Trail\nSchuylkill River Trail\nSullivan’s Bridge Trail\nPerkiomen Creek Trail\nSchuylkill River Oak Trail\nJoseph Plumb Martin Trail\nJoseph Plumb Martin Loop Trail\n\n \nCycleNuts LoST Adventures \nThis is a CycleNuts LoST adventure – an acronym for Long or Short Tour. There are two lengths\, which allows long and short-distance riders to tour together to the same turnaround spot. \nGO LONG OR GO SHORT! 1 starting spot and 2 tour lengths. Rider’s choice! 15 or 31 roundtrip miles. \nHow a LoST works. The 15 and 31-mile routes start at different times; travel some of the same bikeways; allow both groups – long and short – an opportunity to socialize at the same tasty stop; and return together to the starting spot. \n \nWHY CHOOSE a Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tour? \nYou get all the benefits of a guided tour without the drawbacks of a tour guide\, other tourists\, time restrictions\, and a rigid tour agenda. With this smart-guided tour\, you can go when you want\, at your speed\, and hang out at a spot as long as you wish. You can even wander off the planned route and the smart guide will get you back on track when you are ready. \n \nHERE’S THE PLAN: You bring a bike and a smartphone. CycleNuts provides the smart-tour guide links! You will receive an expertly designed tour route via email. Click the emailed link and follow the Selfie Tour route using your smartphone as your smart-tour guide for the Voice and Map guided turn-by-turn instructions. \n \nSHORT INSTRUCTIONS: From your location\, using your cell phone click on the starting spot link and follow the Google Maps directions. When you arrive\, click the emailed tour navigation links to begin the tour. The navigation links will be either Google Maps\, Ride With GPS (RWGPS)\, or both. For more complex tours\, there may be several links to click with additional instructions. With Google Maps\, the navigator will prompt you at each checkpoint to continue navigation. \n \nBUY NOW AND RIDE WHENEVER AND FOREVER. The route links do not expire. Buy now and plan out your adventure – invite your favorite peeps or ride solo; make overnight accommodation reservations\, if needed; reserve a sitter for your pooch\, or bring along – many tours include dog-friendly tasty spots. The purchase is for the CycleNuts Selfie Smart-guided route links and instructions. Attractions\, lodgings\, food\, bike rental\, etc. are not included. \n \n\nCycleNuts Selfie Tours tie together fun\, interesting\, scenic\, historic\, tasty\, and refreshing points of interest along a bikeway-focused tour route where you ride at your pace and pleasure. You are the tour boss. You choose the date and time – the tour is good for any day or time. \n \nWith these Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tours\, you bring the bike\, and the smartphone – CycleNuts provides the smart-guided links. The smart guide gives voice and visual turn-by-turn instructions along an expertly designed tour route. \n \nDo the tour solo or bring along your crew. Easily stop anywhere along the way to visit attractions or refreshments and the smart guide will continue the route from wherever you are when you are ready to roll. \n \nGot questions? – Get answers! – http://CycleNuts.link FAQS \n\n\n\nGet your CycleNuts Tours T on! \n buy it here\n\n\n\nCycleNuts NEWS Destination Tours T-Shirt\nby CycleNuts Stuf\nWhere you want to go? Let’s go together! \nOr just wear this cool t-shirt and send me a selfie picture. \nGet yours here! Several different styles and colors are available. \n\n\n\n\nCycleNuts Meetup Group Rides\nAre you interested in riding with a CycleNuts Meetup group?\nJoin up here.\nFree tickets may be available for this tour in the Meetup group.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/lost-in-philadelphia-national-historical-park-a-smart-guided-bikeway-tour-16/
LOCATION:CycleNuts Selfie Tours – Valley Forge National Historical Park Bikeways\, 101 New Mill Rd\, Norristown\, PA\, 19403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Floral Design workshop with Terra Luna + Remark Glass
DESCRIPTION:Join Elise Hanks of Terra Luna for an interactive floral workshop hosted by Remark Glass. Working with seasonal\, locally grown flowers\, we will explore sustainable practices in floral design and learn the basics of creating your very own flower arrangement. Take home your stems in a recycled glass vase\, handmade by Remark\, and tour the studio where it was made. During the class\, the group will get a live glass blowing demonstration and an opportunity for Q&A. \nTicket price includes all floral materials\, vase\, refreshments\, and a Remark glass studio tour and demo. Single ticket = $130.00 / Set of 2 = $250.00 (receive a discount if you purchase 2 tickets!) \nWhen: Saturday May 3\, 12pm – 2pm \nWhere: Remark Glass\, 1901 S 9th Street\, B-08 Philadelphia\, PA 19148 (Basement of The Bok building)
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mothers-day-floral-design-workshop-with-terra-luna-remark-glass/
LOCATION:Bok Building\, 821 Dudley Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & DIY
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SUMMARY:Paul Gripper Community Paint Day
DESCRIPTION:He was a beloved basketball coach and a father figure to many young people in the community.\n\n\nA winning submission of our public mural application process\, this project honors the life of Paul “Unk P” Gripper\, a North Philadelphia community member who inspired and mentored young men—many of whom garnered entrance and scholarship to college—through the game of basketball. Paul was described as a larger-than-life figure known for his loud\, braggadocious personality. He embodied the spirit of Philadelphia—always cracking jokes and having fun\, often silly but uplifting. Paul had a heart as big as his stature and was considered “a teddy bear with street smarts” by those closest to him. He often wore sneakers or Timberland boots. He was a beloved basketball coach and a father figure to many young people in the community. The mural\, located at 2600 Ridge Avenue\, is designed by artist Nilé Livingston and will be produced by Keisha Whatley. It will be dedicated in June 2025. \n \nIn case of rain the event is moving to Vox Populi 319 N 11th St #3\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/paul-gripper-community-paint-day/
LOCATION:2600 Ridge Ave\, 2600 Ridge Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:[Reschedule] Birds of a Feather: Art\, Nature & Community at Tacony Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Birds of a Feather\, a family-friendly celebration that blends graffiti art and nature—because art belongs in the places we love!\n📅 Saturday\, May 3rd\, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM\n📍 Tacony Creek Park\, Whitaker Gateway\, Whitaker Avenue & E Loudon Street\, 19120 \nHappening on Circuit Trails Day and Earth Day weekend\, this exciting event—imagined by local artist Jay Correano in collaboration with TTF Watershed Partnership—brings together live mural painting\, local artists\, and hands-on activities for all ages. \nWhat to Expect:\n🎨 Live mural painting by the V.U.R.T Creative\n🛍️ Artist market featuring artwork\, handmade goods\, clothing & more\n🎭 Hands-on art & nature activities for all ages\n🎶 Food\, music & community fun\n🌿 Free & open to all—come be part of it! 🌿 \nTo receive reminders and event updates\, please RSVP here: https://ttfwatershed.org/event/boaf25/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/reschedule-birds-of-a-feather-art-nature-community-at-tacony-creek-park/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ave and Loudon St Philadelphia\, PA 19120\, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St\, Philadelphia\, P\, 19120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family and Kids,Free Community Events,Tacony Creek Park Events
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SUMMARY:May First Saturday Open House: AnatoMAY with the Mütter Museum
DESCRIPTION:Learn how we’re alike on the inside with activities and a guest speaker from the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library!\n\n\nWhat can real-life observation—of skeletons\, fossils\, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures\, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th century\, and the vital role museums and their collections play in advancing scientific knowledge. \nEnjoy an engaging presentation from Mütter Museum about comparative anatomy\, as well as a plethora of hands-on activities for all ages! Test your scientific knowledge with a skeleton matching game\, a bone model pop-up\, and a make-your-own paper skeleton! \nVisitors can also draw from observation of the Wagner’s vast collection of skeletons and taxidermy to draw their own scientific illustrations. Hang your drawings in the museum or take them home with you. Then head out to the Wagner’s Teaching Garden to create and take home your very own wet specimen! Learn about different preservation methods\, explore the garden for various natural materials (including flowers\, bugs\, sticks)\, and preserve them in small jars with the help of Wagner staff. \n\n\n\nSara Ray\, PhD\, Senior Director of Interpretation and Engagement at The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library will deliver a special talk in our Victorian lecture hall at 1 PM and again at 3 PM! Learn about the 19th-century science of comparative anatomy and the central role of museums in the scientific quest to understand nature’s order and laws. There will also be educational materials related to historic anatomical and medical instruction on view from the Mütter Museum! \nThe Exhibit Hall will be open for self-guided exploration of the natural history collection throughout the day. Explore our 100\,000 natural history specimens\, including ancient fossils\, glowing minerals and animals from around the globe. Wander at your own pace or follow the path of one of our themed scavenger hunts! \n\nAbout The College of Physicians of PhiladelphiaWith a founding mandate to “lessen human misery\,” The College of Physicians of Philadelphia has worked to improve the lives of individuals\, communities\, and society overall by challenging the public’s understanding of health and well-being since its founding in 1787. Through the Mütter Museum\, Historical Medical Library\, and Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden\, the College serves the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond\, sharing stories of medicine and public health through robust collections of rare books\, archives\, historical objects\, and biological specimens. Explore the complex histories of medicine\, engage in dialogue about well-being\, and expand the understanding of the human body with the College. \n \nThings to Know Before Your Visit\n• Walk-in visitors are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated and will speed up your entry to the museum. \n• There is no coat check or place to stow personal items – please travel light. \n• The museum is located on the second floor of the building. There are 5 steps at the entryway and a flight of stairs to access the museum. It is not wheelchair accessible. \n• To protect the specimens and our historic interiors\, photography is not allowed in the museum. Open containers of food and drink are not permitted in the building. \n•The Institute does not have a parking lot. Street parking on Montgomery Avenue and 17th Street is free. There is 2-hour free parking on Bouvier Street and on many blocks near the Wagner and metered parking on Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The nearest parking garage is at the Liacouras Center on 15th Street and Montgomery Avenue. \n \nA dream that keeps growing… \nIn 1855\, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn\, regardless of background or ability to pay. Today\, the Wagner offers more programs to more people than ever before! Your support helps us provide free education\, not only through the museum\, but through a wide range of courses\, lectures\, field trips\, and children’s science programs. Donations also assist us in caring for the museum and library collections and in preserving our wonderful building\, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. To learn more about what we do please visit our website. \n \nRegistration Information\nIn keeping with its original charter\, admission is FREE—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner’s free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. \nSuggested Donations \n$25/Family \n$10/adult \n$5/student \nFor any questions\, please email tickets@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x17. \nIf you would like to check your membership status or become a member\, please email KellyT@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x11. \n \nImages: \n“Corresponding Joints in Horse and Man” Diagram\, Wagner CollectionsHorse leg model with inserts\, c.1869\, Mütter CollectionsCelebesian Babyroussa skull\, Wagner CollectionsThe Wagner Free Institute of Science Exhibit HallForearm model after fracture\, Mütter Collections
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/may-first-saturday-open-house-anatomay-with-the-mutter-museum/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 West Montgomery Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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