Dispose of your electronic waste sustainably during Earth Week with PAR!Help us celebrate Earth Week by participating in an electronics recycling drive. This event is a collaboration between Haverford's Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER), the Arboretum, and PAR-Recycleworks. Large appliances, light bulbs, and batteries will not be accepted. All data on devices is wiped and destroyed.This event will take place in the South Lot. The drive will then be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Most items are able to be recycled free of cost, but some items have a cost in order to ensure

In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay and then painting it.In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay. This class is a good beginning to working with air dry clay.In the second class when your piece is dry, we will be painting them. Class is from 6:00pm-8:00pm. When signing up for this class, you are comitting to attend both sessions.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other

A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews.The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion.The schedule:March 31st - Karen WarringtonApril 7th - Alfie PolittApril 14th - John ChurchvilleApril 21st - Barbara Easley-CoxApril 28th - TBDMay 5th - Bilal QayyumMay 12th - Rev. Pamela WilliamsMay 19th - Joann BellEach session will feature immersive audio stories followed by a guided discussion,

An introduction to Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose to

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!Our 10 AM class is SOLD OUT but we added a new 11 AM class! Click here to learn more and register._______________________________TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/22–5/13 • 10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must

Let's come together for A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service Project to clean up our community and make a positive impact on our planet!A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service ProjectIn its seventh year, A Broader Green day of service, a partnership between Temple Alumni and the North Broad Renaissance, celebrates Earth Day with a focus on kicking off the landscaping season, raising awareness about the NBR's maintenance and landscaping program, and supporting ongoing efforts to improve the health and quality of life along North Broad Street. Through education and hands-on activities, this year’s project includes beautifying planting beds

Join a member of the Leeway staff for a one-to-one virtual applicant support session before the May 15th deadline.Para concertar una reunión virtual en español, envíe un correo electrónico a info@leeway.org o regístrese a través de esta página e indique que desea una sesión en español en el campo de acomodaciones del formulario de pedido.Join a member of the Leeway staff for a one-to-one virtual applicant support session. This is a chance to get direct feedback on your Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) application before the May 15th deadline.Session will occur either virtually or by phone. After you register, call or

April 22, 2025 • 12 PM ET • Virtual Join us for a virtual armchair conversation on groundbreaking advances in breeding plants to thrive in a warming world. This event features William Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, and Dr. Doris Wagner, DiMaura Professor of Biology at Penn Arts & Sciences. Dr. Wagner is also the inaugural director of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center (Plant ARC), a new initiative dedicated to sustainable, plant-based solutions for addressing climate change. They will engage in a captivating discussion about Plant ARC’s pioneering research on cellular

Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders!Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders! Learn about the species that live in the Park and how we can help amphibians thrive. Best for ages 6 and up.

Join CEOs Stanley Bergman of Henry Schein Inc and Farooq Kathwari of Ethan Allen Interiors to discuss how the business leaders address bias.Jewish and Muslim leaders have worked together for years advocating for issues of common concern. A primary focus has been combatting the rise in bias and hate crimes in our country. CEOs Stanley Bergman and Farooq Kathwari will share their experiences in leading these efforts.SpeakersSince 1989, Stanley M. Bergman has been Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500® company and the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based

This is a free event. Please sign up so we can gauge our crowd. Donations are graciously accepted so we can continue offering programs like this to the community.  10% off  Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!   Live Music by Jeff Alexander From flower pots to meadows, we will discuss how you can add essential pollinators to your world.  Judy Wicks will talk about her personal commitment to sustainable living and why she turned her yard into a meadow. Backyard Biome Design will give a presentation about their work creating Judy’s meadow and other important sustainable land projects. 

Please join the Powel House Committee and PhilaLandmarks for a special day of touring three historic mansions along the Delaware River.Please join the Powel House Committee and PhilaLandmarks for a special day of touring. We will be visiting three historic mansions along the Delaware River and enjoying lunch at the oldest tavern in Pennsylvania.As an added bonus we will have a special guide on the bus to provide additional information about interesting places we pass as we travel from site to site. Our tour will start at the lovely Glen Foerd house built in 1850 by Charles Macalester. The next

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Raised beds and raised awareness! Volunteer to clean up the West Oak Lane Library garden and some early Spring planting.Earth Day is Everyday!Volunteer to prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2025 growing season.Urban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support climate resiliency, a healthier environment, and health & wellness. Urban gardens like the one at the West Oak Lane Library are an integral part of a healthy neighborhood providing an avenue for food sovereignty.All ages are invited to help prepare the

Help us with our yarn bombing! Join the Tacony LAB for machine knitting knit nights! No experience needed and all ages welcome!We need volunteers to help us crank out massive panels of colors on our knitting machines for our yarn bomb project near Lardners Point Park!All ages welcome and no experience needed. Walk in EventTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes.Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending

Lindsey Scannapieco will discuss the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine.This presentation by Lindsey Scannapieco, the Founder of Scout, will focus on the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine, where Strickland, Furness, and Haviland left their influence. Since 1892, these spaces have nurtured artists, makers, and educators --- giving rise to institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now, we have the opportunity to build on that foundation, transforming these interconnected buildings into a dynamic ecosystem of studios, small businesses, non-profits, and artist residences—an open-ended, ever-evolving place of

Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler - it's gonna be a blast!Join Us for Game Night at the Co-op!Looking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started, but feel free to bring your favorites to share.Make a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared foods section and settle in for some friendly competition. All ages are welcome, and it's BYOB for the grown-ups.Come for

A textile reuse, mending, and upcycling gathering. Drop-in every other week!BYO mending projects. I’ll be on hand to help, whether it’s darning, patching, or something else. Some basic supplies (needles, embroidery thread, pins, scissors, sewing machine, iron, interfacing, basic thread) will be provided.Feel free to BYO handcraft, specific color thread, etc.This gathering is about repairing our clothes and extending the life of our textile belongings, together. Come fix that hole in your sock, sew on that button, hem that pair of pants.Show up, hang out, and fix your things.While this isn’t a formal workshop or class, support is available for

Attend this virtual session to discuss the exhibit Provisions with artist Rainey Tildale '94 and poet Charlotte BoulayProvisions is a collaboration between artist Rainey Tisdale '94 and poet Charlotte Boulay (HC staff), which will be on display at the Entrance Ramp Gallery of Lutnick Library from April 1 - June 2, 2025. Join us for a behind-the-scenes discussion on the making of the exhibit with Rainey and Charlotte. Provisions invites the Haverford community to experience poetry as tangible nourishment that girds us for the work of being human. The exhibit showcases Rainey's "poem preserves"—buckeyes inscribed with carefully selected poems, nestled

Join us for a month long journey to learn about primitive pottery including: hand building, wild clay processing, and wood fired ceramics!Welcome to Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware! Join 4 Elements Earth Education at Historic Rittenhouse Town for this hands-on experience series where you'll be introduced to the ancient art of creating pottery from scratch (well, soil actually). You will be guided through the stages of processing wild clay, crafting with various hand building techniques, and utilizing only wood on an open fire to produce your very own earthenware creation. Get ready to roll up your sleeves,

Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver, then themed crafted to take home.Monthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.

Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry.It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month!Bring you and yours. We’ll bring the fresh foods, plates, and poems.

Meet to discuss the newest book from Robin Wall Kimmerer, famous author of Braiding Sweetgrass.This book is available to borrow at the Andorra Free library. This book club meets the last Thursday of every month at 3pm . Please shop local if you plan to buy it!

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about environmental artists and making a craft!Celebrate Earth Day by joining Narberth Community Library for a fun and creative event! In the "Wrapping the World in Colors Art Program with Craft", children will learn about two environmental artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Together, they transformed natural and urban landmarks by wrapping them in fabric, surrounding them with material, and even hanging cloth over them. One of their goals was to make people notice and appreciate the beauty of their everyday environment.In the second part of the class, kids will create an art project inspired by the

Combining nature, mindfulness, and community engagement is such a powerful way to connect people to the environment.Join us in this collaborative effort with Wild Birds Unlimited in Glen Mills, Holly Merker (co-author of the book "Ornitherapy", A Mindful Birding and Forest Bathing Guide, and Co-host of the Mindful Birding PodcastMindful Birding Network, Founder & Member), and Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. (We will meet at the entrance of the Arboretum. Look for the sign).Mindful Birding pairs observing birds with mindfulness techniques, creating a practice that cultivates a heightened awareness and fosters connections. Labeling or identifying birds is not the primary

This month, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion.Join us for Old City Untapped, a free gathering where history and hops come together! This month, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion. This is a free event open to the public but please RSVP so we have an idea of how many to expect. The only way to guarantee a seat is to arrive early!Historical romance author Rose Lerner shares her research into Jewish social, legal, and political

Join PHS on an hour-long tour of the green roof at PECO’s downtown Philadelphia headquarters. At 45,000 square feet, the PECO green roof offers stunning views of the city. It includes an observation deck and an “intensive” area featuring large planters filled with native grasses and perennials such as switchgrass, little bluestem grass, Agastache, and Amsonia. Pre-registration of all participants is required one week in advance of the tour. No walk-ins allowed. DATE April 24, 2025 TIME 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm COST General Admission: $15 PHS Members: $10 LOCATION PECO Building 2301 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19103

Join us on either April 24th or 27th for a community meeting to help shape the future of Lansdowne through art, business, and community!The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is crafting a five-year strategic plan as part of our Main Street Matters designation renewal. This plan will drive our efforts to empower the community, strengthen connections between artists and residents, and build a more resilient small business ecosystem.Join us at one of two community meetings where we’ll share our draft plan and invite feedback from residents, artists, business owners, and stakeholders. Attend whichever works best for your schedule, as both

Help us kick off our opening weekend sale!Early Access Plant PartyThursday, April 24, 5:30 - 8 PMKick off the growing season by attending our exclusive opening night party! Get first dibs on plants while enjoying an open bar and hors d'oeuvres in the company of other plant enthusiasts.Experts from the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society as well as Jenkins' horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert guidance on plant selection throughout the evening.Can't join us for our Early Access Plant Party? Shop during our Plant Sale Weekend on Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27 from

Archaeologist Jillian Gale will discuss how she uses archaeological and archival data to document how people navigated enslavement.WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNERLandscapes of Enslavement in the Chesapeake and Caribbean, with Jillian Galle, PhDAs an archaeologist, Jillian Galle studies how thousands of small artifacts, from ceramics and fish bone to tobacco pipes and glass trade beads, can reveal previously hidden patterns in human behavior. For twenty-five years, her work with The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery at Monticello has brought together millions of artifacts, field notes, maps, and images from dozens of sites of enslavement across the American South and Caribbean.

Make your own zine at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this eventDo you have a story to tell, information to share, or art/poems to display? Join this Zine-Making and Bookbinding Workshop, no experience is required! Zines are a great way of sharing your ideas with your community, and we’ll work together to craft your zine!This class will focus on creating a zine out of your idea, covering how to make zines and bind small books. We’ll learn how to make 3 styles of zines. and 2 bookbinding styles. You can decide what matches your

Come learn how to harness the power of herbs and spices for your health with Ursula Adams in your own kitchen!Explore the powerful medicinal properties of common herbs and spices found in the kitchen. From parsley, cilantro to turmeric and ginger, these kitchen staples have long been used for their healing qualities, offering benefits like reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. The workshop will provide an overview of the most popular herbs and spices, detailing their unique health benefits and practical ways to incorporate them into everyday cooking. We will prepare 2 separate recipes – a versatile Chimichurri as well as

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome the amazing Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for a special workshop around Black Joy.Joy Is Your Birthright!We are thrilled to welcome author, and NAACP Image Award winner, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for an intimate, hands-on workshop experience around reclaiming BLACK JOY.So many of us are looking for ways to reclaim JOY in light of the challenges and chaos of this moment in our country. It's incredibly important that we are intentional with, as Tracey says, "writing joy into our days." Through this micro-workshop Tracey will walk us through some of the exercises in the Black Joy Playbook

Photo courtesy of Brad Maule Meeting at the parking lot across from Walnut Lane Golf Club Join Debbie and Jim as we hunt for spring ephemerals! Last year we saw spring beauties, mayapples, bloodroot, jack-in-the- pulpit, trout lilies, and trillium. Will we be that lucky this year? We’ll also check on what the frogs are doing at the frog pond. We may visit some points of historical interest on our route. This hike is about 4.5 miles and we will plan to spend about 3 hours on the trails. There are some rocky ascents and a particularly rocky descent, so

Join birding expert Tony Croasdale for birding walks in the Wissahickon and NW Philly during the peak spring migration.Thursday, April 17, 10 amFridays 10 am, April 25- May 30Except May 23-7:30amJoin birding expert Tony Croasdale for a series of birding walks during the peak spring migration. We will explore different Parks and recreation sites in Wissahickon Park and Northwest Philadelphia.April 17- Valley Green (meet outside Valley Green Inn) Wood DucksApril 25- Rex Ave (meet at Rex Ave trailhead), Louisiana WaterthrushMay 2- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (meet at Lare St and Porty Royal Ave) Warblers, etcMay 9- Pastorius Park (meet at Shawnee

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!The Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4, 1902, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield, Class of 1899, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day.This year Luke Hamilton will be our guest speaker. Luke is a preserve manager with Natural Lands

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Come join us for a fun day of planting take home plants as a way of celebrating our amazing volunteers!🌱 Rooted in Service: A Celebration of Philly Volunteers 🌱✨ Join us for a special Volunteer Appreciation Week event! ✨We’re celebrating YOU—our incredible volunteers! Come enjoy an afternoon of hands-on planting as a token of our gratitude. Choose from vegetables, herbs, or flowers to plant and take home!Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your impact in the community and connect with all our amazing volunteers at one of our popular volunteering sites!

Wander the Nature Trail and appreciate art in honor of Earth Week!Join us for Haverford College's first-ever pop-up art display on the Nature Trail. Come experience creative works by the Haverford Community nestled in nature as we focus on Earth Week and the "rebirth" of recycled materials into works of art! Registration is not required for this event. If you would like to register to receive art show updates, you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. as the walk is unguided. This pop-up has a raindate of Saturday,

Join YPE Philadelphia volunteering at an urban farm! All energy professionals, networkers, and farmers welcome.In honor of Earth Month and with the spirit of giving back to the planet, YPE Philadelphia is signing up to volunteer at Novick Urban Farm, an educational production farm in Philadelphia! Join us from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at 6400 Hog Island Road, as we work alongside fellow volunteers, connect with community members, and gain valuable insights into how an urban farm operates in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love. Everyone from energy professionals to farmers are welcome to join! Post-shift networking and

Please join us on Friday, April 25th at 6:30 PM for an evening with Yepoka Yeebo, celebrating the paperback release of Anansi's Gold: The Man Who Swindled the Word, in conversation with Bradford Pearson, editor of Philadelphia Magazine This is a ticketed event. Please purchase your event voucher below.* The New York Times Book Review – 100 Notable Books of 2023 Pick One of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s “10 New Books to Read in August” ANANSI’S GOLD is the astounding, never-before-told story of how an audacious Ghanaian con artist pulled off one of the 20th century's longest-running and most spectacular frauds. After winning independence in

Support talented musicians in the heart of Germantown at this live music kickback!Join us for Germantown Sound Sessions, a live music kickback, for a night out with local creatives. Complete with 3 live music sets featuring local musicians and art on display from a visual artist. Germantown Sound Sessions delivers your Friday night vibes just right.Get your tickets early, the last Germantown Sound Sessions SOLD OUT!Event DetailsTickets: $15 pre-sale tickets, $20 general admission, limited $25 tickets available at the door until the show is sold outLive Music Sets: There will be 3 live music performances featuring Jacqueline Contance, Jonill and

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Spring Bird Walk.In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Spring Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer. Mr. Whitmer will lead participants on a leisurely walk around Riverbend's preserve to check out the many species of birds that call it their home.We are offering separate start times for adults and families.Adult Bird Walk: 8:00am - 9:30amFamily Bird Walk: 10:00am - 11:00amThe Adult Bird Walk is for participants ages 12 and over. Limit of 20 participants for the Adult Bird Walk. This is a free

Join One Africa! One Nation! (OAON) Uhuru Flea Market brings in its 21st Season in West Philadelphia with our April Marketplace on Saturday April 26th from 9AM-5PM (rain date Sunday) in beautiful Clark Park. Shop from some of your favorite handmade and vintage vendors, food fun and community connection! OAON Markets promote economic self reliance and self determination! Want to learn more? We are looking for volunteers to contribute time and skill to building this important institution! Are you a maker or a vendor that wants to sell your one of a kind products with Uhuru! There's room for you!

Come lend a hand on tasks to help the farm get ready for the spring season!Come lend a hand on tasks to help the farm get ready for the spring season! Tasks will include building and replacing beds, filling beds with soil and compost, cutting back overgrowth, mulching trees, and shoveling woodchips.Ages 12 and up (must be accompanied by an adult). No experience needed. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring layers (including a long-sleeve layer), and wear clothes that can get dirty. Bring your own water bottle.

Recycle Read Repeat has been open 2 years! Let's celebrate on Independent Bookstore Day!Come celebrate small business, community and books at our cozy used bookstore.BOGO 50% off on all books! Every kids gets a free book.We will have snacks!And one our our favorite customers, 10 year old Fern, will be making balloon animals!Who knows what else we will do!Parking on Lafayette and Main is FREE on the weekends.

Join NSNP to show Mother Earth some love this Earth Day by volunteering in our network of gardens! Come lend a hand and meet your neighbors.Celebrate Earth Day with NSNP by lending a hand in our gardens on April 26, 2025, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. We will begin our service day by completing multiple projects in ALL SIX of NSNP's gardens. After projects are completed, we will join each other for lunch, community, art activities, and group garden tours to celebrate the hard work of all volunteers!

ROOTED RETREAT is a soulful day for Highly Sensitive Women to ground, connect, and RISE—honoring your sensitivity as your greatest strength.ROOTED RETREATWelcome to the ROOTED RETREAT, Sister!Join us for a soul-nourishing day designed especially for Highly Sensitive Women. Held at a beautiful location in Wynnewood, we’ve curated a day of everything your sensitive heart loves —🌺 Sacred ritual and ceremony to root you in your power🌺 Nourishment for your mind, body, and spirit🌺 A soulful Sisterhood of women who see you and get you🌺 Flower Medicine magicPicture this-🌿 A Full-Body exhale with your feet on the earth.🌿 Intuitive movement and

Let's hike together and enjoy nature! | Vamos de excursión juntos y disfrutar de la naturaleza!LO Philly | Hiking Juntos : Valley ForgeJoin us for a fun day of hiking at Valley Forge National Historical Park! Followed by a BYO picnic party.Get ready to explore the beautiful trails, enjoy the fresh spring air, and connect with comunidad on Celebrate Trails day¡Únase a nosotros para un divertido día de senderismo en el Parque Histórico Nacional Valley Forge! Prepárate para explorar los hermosos senderos, disfrutar del aire fresco de la primavera y conectarte con la comunidad.Trail Info/Información de la RutaEstimated Duration/Duración estimada:

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids 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-12:15pmWe will be making jellyfish from recycled materials! 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

Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at The Woodlands! In partnership with Green Philly, The Woodlands, Bird Philly, Skype A Scientist, Andrew the Arborist, City Nature Challenge and Philadelphia Mycology Club participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, all are welcome to participate in this accessible,

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert a wide range 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✓ Wheelchair Accessible*Please Note* Although volunteer activities will be conducted indoors, our building at 1800 N American St. is a large warehouse space where the air conditioning cannot always keep at pace with the elements. Please stay hydrated, and if you are especially sensitive to heat, we'd

Along with American history buffs, cyclists will enjoy touring this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.Valley Forge National Historical Park Bikeways- Smart-guided Selfie TourAlong with American history buffs, all cyclists will enjoy touring this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.The 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.This is also home to the National Memorial Arch, modeled after Rome's Arch of Titus.

Celebrate Earth Day with the Schuylkill Center at Naturepalooza! For our 60th anniversary, we’re going bigger than ever, with our Center-wide scavenger hunt, nature-based crafts and activities, guided hikes from community members, local food trucks, and so much more! Meet some of our favorite community partners, get your hands dirty, and celebrate nature with us. This year, Naturepalooza will a musical performance from Ants on a Log, a dance preview of Terra: Bodies and Territories, Story Time with Molly from Andorra Library, a presentation by artist Rebecca Rutstein, and more. Naturepalooza is free to attend. Sign up for event and

Come celebrate Earth Day with us in Norristown - we'll have fun activities, workshops, and vendors to help you learn how to protect our planRotaract Norristown, Norristown Friends Quaker Meeting and partners are hosting an Earth Day Event on April 26, 2025 from 11am-4pm!It will feature a Flea Market, E-waste collection, live music, food, local vendors and kids activities.The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public.We are also accepting volunteers and vendor applications!Vendor space is limited so please reach out to us as soon as possible if interested. We're hoping for a fun community event that is accessible

WEST CRAFT FEST Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Raid Date: Sunday April 27th West Craft Fest is open to all and free to attend. For over a decade, The Woodlands has served as the venue for West Craft Fest, featuring 130+ local makers, vendors, and performers. The Woodlands welcomes thousands of visitors through the historic gates at West Craft Fest. For many folks, it’s their first time visiting the cemetery. West Craft Fest requires ample staff time, resources, and wear and tear on the site. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, please consider making a $1 -$5 donation

Experience talented poets pay tribute to the revolutionary poet Sonia Sanchez! Come celebrate her along with live music and conversationCome on out to d'griot gallery to experience talented poets honoring revolutionary poet Sonia Sanchez! Poets will be reciting poems from "Full Moon of Sonia" and other works inspired by her. This event is a Karen Smith Experience, and it will be hosted by Lady Sarkazym. We will be celebrating her along with live music and conversation.Also Featuring:Poets: Nzadi Keita, Kirwyn Sutherland, Regina Jennings, Debra Wright, Leslie Hamilton, Lindo Yes, Elijah Pringle, Toni Love, Nikki Powerhouse, Trapeta Mayson, Andre Saunders, Donna

Let's celebrate Earth Day in Phoenixville with fun activities, workshops, and live music to promote environmental awarenessCelebrate Earth Day 2025 and “Grow with the Flow” in Phoenixville with a vibrant fusion of art, science, and community! This year’s theme explores vital connections between water and life by bringing together interactive experiences, live performances, and hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and action.Enjoy performances by the Mighty Manatees, Canadian Tuxedo, The Heartwood Players, and Feet First Dance. Find rhythm in a Drum Circle, achieve balance with qigong, or unleash your creativity with an improv workshop. Forage wild edibles; take home your own

Let's come together and kick off a movement for unity and solidarity in our community at Unity Starts Here! Welcome to Unity Starts Here! Join us at Second Street Music for an unforgettable event where we come together to celebrate diversity and community. This in-person gathering is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, enjoy live music, and participate in meaningful discussions. Let's kickstart positive change and spread love and unity in our community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there!

Celebrate the joy and power of literacy! Special Guests include: Imagine More Story Adventures, Papermaking, Philly Goat Project, Tree House Books, Reach Out & Read! Rain date is May 10th.

City Nature Challenge is an annual initiative that invites people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. On April 26, join Laurel Hill community members, nature enthusiasts, iNaturalist app-o-philes and other curious individuals as we contribute to the City Nature Challenge by observing and documenting plants and animals in our green burial native plant garden, Nature’s Sanctuary. This event is for anyone who loves observing nature, with opportunities for participation for all ages and abilities. On May 3, join naturalists, hobbyists and professionals as we learn how to identify species observed during the City Nature