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Fall Bird Migration

Mt. Cuba Natural Lands 1003 Old Wilmington Road, HOCKESSIN, DE, United States

Large-scale, long distance bird migration has fascinated people for centuries. Joe Sebastiani, director of land stewardship at Delaware Nature Society and expert birder, presents research findings on the origins of and the triggers for migration, how birds navigate hazards along the way, and the importance of “migration trap.” Learn what you can do to support birds as they migrate south this fall. Be prepared for a hike through hilly, uneven, and occasionally steep terrain. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars and a water bottle. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Wednesday, September 18,

$35

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

PA

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on 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

Occupying the Narrative Space: Activism and Political Change

Join the Andrea Mitchell Center for its first Graduate Student Workshop of the 2024-2025 academic year.Join the Andrea Mitchell Center for its first Graduate Student Workshop of the 2024-2025 academic year, featuring Celia Eckert (Harvard School of Government) and Kalahan Brown (Penn Annenberg).Celia Eckert: "Shifting Grounds: Protest Occupations as Worldmaking"Kalahan Brown: "Watermelon Fights: Narrative Wars in the US over the Palestine Conflict"Papers will be sent directly to those who register. Hybrid event, Zoom link will be sent out after registration.Celia Eckert is a Ph.D. candidate in Harvard’s Department of Government studying political theory and contemporary American politics. Her research examines

Paw Paw Habanero Hot Sauce Workshop

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Back by popular demand this hands-on workshop using two seasonal favorites habaneros and pawpaws will be a unique culinary experience!Join Jose Spellman-Lopez for this hands-on workshop to learn more about paw paws, native to the mid-Atlantic. This workshop will utilize paw paws to create a tasty value-added hot sauce.

Walk Around Philadelphia Perimeter map printmaking workshop @ Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Stop by Cherry Street Pier to make your own unique hand-printed map of the Delaware River watershed & Philadelphia border. It's free, quick and easy! While you're at it, you can visit some of the Cherry Street Pier's artist studios and enjoy concessions from the vendors in the beautiful riverside garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Group trail ride, bike games and skills! Ages 8-17 – FBL

Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Laucnh, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a fun day of group bike rides and skill-building activities for young riders under 17!Group Bike Ride and Skills Activities for Bike Riders Under 17Come join us for a fun-filled biking program at the Frankford Boat Launch and K&T Trail! This event is perfect for young riders looking to improve their skills and meet new friends. We'll start off with some fun skills activities to test your biking abilities followed by a group bike ride along the scenic trails! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, this event is a great opportunity to have a blast

Queer Community Hike with Reset Outdoors 2024

Our Queer Community Hikes are a safe space intended to foster a sense of community, while promoting time spent outdoors & self-care.Our Queer Community Series is designed for: anyone who self-identifies as a member or ally of the Queer Community.This is a monthly group outing designed to increase your general sense of well-being while combining gentle exercise and time spent in nature.Our mindful hikes begin and end with a personal check in using our THRIVE Compass tool. We then hike to our halfway point and the group is led through a mindfulness exercise before we head back.Our events are a

Small Business Meetup on Lancaster Avenue

4231 Lancaster Ave 4231 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come join us for a casual meetup of small business owners and entrepreneurs on Lancaster Avenue!Small Business Meetup on Lancaster AvenueCome join us for a fun and informative Small Business meetup on Lancaster Avenue! Enjoy a light dinner, learn about Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR), and grant opportunities. This in-person event will be held at SKS Events, located at 4231 Lancaster Ave. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow your business. Don't miss out on

Concrete

Widener Auditorium Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Professor Anna Tsing launches the Wolf Humanities Center's 2024-2025 Forum on Keywords with a talk exploring the "concreteness of concrete."Wolf Humanities Center • University of Pennsylvania2024–2025 FORUM ON KEYWORDSDR. S.T. LEE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN THE HUMANITIESConcreteConcrete is a material—and an adjective pointing to the physical existence of things. To be concrete is to have form in the material world. In this talk, renowned anthropologist Anna Tsing considers the material form of concrete as a building material, that is, the concreteness of concrete. Concrete repels water, and in the city of Sorong, Indonesia, where her current research has taken her, it

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Finding the Cosmic Puzzle’s Missing Pieces

Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Finding the Cosmic Puzzle’s Missing Pieces,” a look at how the fields of astronomy and subatomic physics are working in tandem to shed light on the darkest parts of the universe, with Mark Trodden, professor of physics, co-director of the Center for Particle Cosmology, and associate dean for the natural sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. For most of the last century, physicists pushed our understanding of the microscopic world down to ever-smaller sizes, splitting the atom to reveal its inner workings and enable astonishing new discoveries, including, most recently, the Higgs particle. At the

$13.50 – $17

Thursday Stewardship

PA

Meeting Location TBD 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. 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

Planting in Action Drop-in Day

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Stop by our Upper Wildflower Garden between 9:30 – 11 AM to watch our horticulture staff & volunteers add new plants to our landscape!THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Planting in Action Drop-in Day9:30 – 11:00 AMCome see fall planting in action! Stop by Jenkins’ Upper Wildflower Garden anytime between 9:30 – 11:00 AM to watch our horticulture staff and volunteers add new plants to our landscape. See how to plant properly, learn about great native plants, and get behind-the-scenes information on our planting projects.Free of charge________________This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 - 22). Fall is a great

Event Series Native Planters

Native Planters

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Free

Richard’s Rambles: Meadows in Bloom

FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 As summer fades, Tyler’s meadows burst into life! A beautiful array of native flowers and insects thrives together, creating a vibrant ecosystem. Overhead, birds and dragonflies dart through the air. We’ll look for several species of native goldenrods and discuss the critical role these keystone plants play in our ecosystem. If time permits, we may venture beyond the fence for a short hike on Tyler’s trail system. There’s more to discover in Tyler’s 650 acres. Join Dr. Richard Brenner for a walk through the various eco-communities at Tyler. From seasonal wonders, living fossils, meadows, watery

Trellis Volunteer Day at Lundale Farm

Lundale Farm 2501 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown, PA, United States

Come join us for an afternoon of volunteering at Lundale Farm as we continue to build out our educational space - prepare to get hands on!Trellis Volunteer Day at Lundale FarmCome join us for an afternoon of working on our Agricultural Learning Center at Lundale Farm! Whether you have a green thumb or just want to lend a hand, we welcome volunteers of all skill levels. It's a great opportunity to connect with nature, meet new people, and make a positive impact on the community. So far this year, Trellis gardens have grown over 22,000 pounds of produce that has

Farm to Fork at Fork: A Benefit Dinner for SBN

Fork 306 Market Street,, Philadelphia,, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening at SBN’s Farm to Fork dining event at Fork. This intimate and exclusive dining experience is not only a culinary delight but also presents an opportunity to support SBN’s mission. Indulge in a four-course meal prepared by Fork’s Head Chef, showcasing the finest locally sourced ingredients from area farms, cocktails, and much more. A VIP Cocktail Hour will begin at 5 pm, with the dining event beginning at 6 pm. By attending this special dining event, guests will enjoy an extraordinary meal and contribute towards SBN's important work to build a resilient and sustainable

Free – $20

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION FOR WALK AROUND PHILADELPHIA

JJ Tiziou has walked the entire perimeter of Philadelphia THIRTEEN TIMES and will be embarking on his 14th complete circumnavigation of the city Sept 6-29 while also facilitating the experience for anyone who'd like to join. On Thursdays during the walk season, he'll hop on Zoom to share about the project and answer questions about the experience. These virtual sessions are a great opportunity to learn about Walk Around Philadelphia and the city; you're invited to join the walk segments too! These sessions are great opportunities for: ** Folks who are walking an upcoming segment to help prepare ** Folks

Writers Group at Recycle Read Repeat

208 Cherry St 208 Cherry Street, Norristown, PA, United States

Come find your writing people every third Thursday at Norristown's favorite bookstore, Recycle Read Repeat.This not a class! This is a community run writers group. This is a place to share what you have written, workshop a piece that isn't quite right, get and give feedback, make friends, laugh and comiserate, find inspiration and give inspiration.All forms of writing accepted.This group is meant for support and encouragement.

Boat and Brew

Glen Foerd is pleased to host the inaugural fundraiser for the Riverways Collaboration. Proceeds from this event will support the Riverways’ environmental internship programs in Philadelphia and Camden. We invite you to join us at this fun event, which will kick off with an optional kayak paddle at Glen Foerd from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a reception from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy an open bar with wine and beer, live music by York Street Hustle, and a silent auction with unique items and experiences up for bid. Food will be available for purchase from the

$50

Habitat Advocate: Powerhouse Native Plants for Wildlife

102 Chester St 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Uncover powerhouse native plants worthy of wildlife’s 5-star review!Whether they're sustaining a bird’s stamina for winter migration, providing ample nectar for hungry bees and butterflies, or serving as a host plant for hundreds of juicy caterpillars to fuel the ecosystem food web, these native plants pack a punch in their ecological services.Collaborate with habitat advocate peers on how to put the compiled field research trials into compassionate action, right in your backyard!The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also

Junior League Philadelphia: Find the Good Day

Junior League Thrift Shop 25 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, United States

The JLP invites everyone to join in the festivities to enjoy a night of connection and giving back. Along with the opportunity to shop from The Thrift Shop with a special discount, guests will enjoy wine from City Winery Philadelphia and a Kendra Scott pop-up shop. There will also be a canned food drive benefiting the JLP’s community partner, Face to Face. At Face to Face, struggling families, individuals, and the homeless are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Their goal is to meet basic human needs and reduce suffering; assisting their guests to a better future. Their specific

Emotional Expression through the Arts

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience a series of healing and artmaking activities with resident artist Ayiana VivianaJoin our current resident artist Ayiana Viviana for an artmaking session that will include a series of art and healing activities. This is the second workshop in her artist residency which includes community engagement and collaboration in creating new artwork for the banners along Torresdale Avenue.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

The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence

Winterthur Museum New Castle, DE, United States

The Water’s Edge gala brings together business leaders in the community, supporters of Stroud Water Research Center, and experts in the world of fresh water. During this event, the Stroud Center recognizes an individual or organization that has made invaluable contributions to the world of fresh water or environmental conservation and presents them with the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence. The 2024 SAFE Award will be presented to American fisherman and award-winning author Paul Greenberg. Date and time: Thursday, September 19, 2024.6:30 p.m. Registration and cocktails. 7:15 p.m. Lecture and award presentation. 8 p.m. Dinner. Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett

Ecological Horticulture Practices

Learn about ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices at Jenkins.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Ecological Horticulture Practices7:00–8:30 PMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensRecent weather extremes, increased pests and diseases, habitat loss, and overuse of chemical pesticides have taken their toll on our environment and all the life within it. Here at Jenkins, we recognize these challenges and are focused on reversing these trends through ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices. Learn what Jenkins is doing to improve our ecosystem and how you can join this effort.Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will

The Purple Tour – Daybreaker

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This election year, we’re bringing dance parties to polling places around the country for our biggest tour in Daybreaker history: 50 events in 15 states. When we return to Philly for the second time on this tour, we’re bringing the only party that matters. Uniting Red, Blue, and everything in between at Cherry St. Pier, a gorgeous reflection of Philadelphia today — creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired, for a celebration of unity and joyful remembrance that we have the power here. This is how we get the future we’re dreaming of — hand-in-hand, eye-to-eye. Let’s work together to get

$10 – $30
Event Series On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

Online

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

Horticulture Highlights Walk

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Horticulture Highlights Walk1:00 – 2:00 PMJoin our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!Free of charge________________This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 - 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall planting with on-site education and tours. Come get new additions for your landscape from The Garden Shop at Jenkins. Shop for a variety of perennials,

Painting with Pokeweed: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Celebrate native plants through a hands-on, ethnobotanical, foraging, and artistic experience. After a hayride through our natural lands, learn about the relationships Indigenous communities have with pokeweed, find out how to mindfully forage and gather pokeweed, and create watercolor paintings with your homemade pèkòn (Lenape for red dye). Painting with Pokeweed is a partnership between Mt. Cuba and Native Roots Farm Foundation. Children must be 8 or older to participate. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Included with garden admission, advance registration required. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Friday, September 20, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday,

Included with garden admission - advance registration required.

Hansberry Garden & Nature Center Collective work hours

The Hansberry Garden & Nature Center 5150 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.

Summer-sational Nights

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Join us for special evening hours!

PARK(ing) Day Philadelphia After Party

The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARKing) Day, this annual event re-imagines the possibilities of 140 square feet of car parking space. The “global, public, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into public parks and social spaces to advocate for safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people,” (Official PARK(ing) DAY website) will be celebrated on Friday, September 20th. PARK(ing) Day was founded by

The Lucky Ones: In Conversation with Zara Chowdhary and Sham-e-Ali Nayeem

Twelve Gates Arts 106 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to discuss The Lucky ones, a moving memoir that delicately weaves political and family histories, Islamic heritage, and more...Twelve Gates is excited to present a book event with Zara Chowdhary and her memoir, The Lucky Ones. On Friday, September 20th, 2024, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Zara Chowdhary and Sham-e-Ali Nayeem will be in conversation about Chowdhary’s recently published book, The Lucky ones, a moving memoir by a survivor of anti-Muslim violence in contemporary India that delicately weaves political and family histories in a tribute to her country’s unique Islamic heritage.THE LUCKY ONES entwines lost histories across

Upcycled Jeans Workshop with Terina Nicole

Runway Recycled 400 New Jersey 38, Unit 1445, Moorestown, NJ, United States

Transform your old jeans into trendy accessories with Terina Nicole! Join us on September 20 at Runway Recycled for a fun, creative workshopJoin us at Runway Recycled for a creative Upcycled Jeans Workshop led by Terina Nicole on September 20, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM.Learn how to transform your old jeans into stylish belts, skirts, denim earrings, and hair bows using simple techniques—no sewing or prior experience required!Bring your jeans, and we’ll provide the rest.The cost is $15, and the workshop will take place at Runway Recycled, Unit 1445, Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Unleash your

Producers Forum: DeeDee Halleck

Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for the screening of "Bitter Cane" followed by a post screening discussion with DeeDee Halleck.An award-winning documentary about the colonial exploitation of the Haitian people, Bitter Cane was filmed secretly by a collective of Haitian and American filmmakers—many part of the Mouvement Haitien de Libération, an underground revolutionary organization—during the dictatorship of Jean-Claude (“Baby Doc”) Duvalier. The film’s deep insights into the exploitation and foreign domination of the Haitian people remain all too relevant today.After BITTER CANE was filmed in Haiti – clandestinely during the regime of Jean-Claude Duvalier – the director was identified as “Jacques Arcelin.”

Philly Climate Works & cinéSPEAK present Razing Liberty Square

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a community screening and conversation with local organizers leading the fight for housing rights and climate justice!**EVENT FLOW**6 PM: Doors & Meet & Greet with community organizers7 PM: Film Screening: What Needs to Be Done: Six Stories of Built to Last (short film) and Razing Liberty Square (feature film)9:30 PM: Post-Screening Community Conversation facilitated by Gabe Castro (‘Reel Impact: From Streets to Screens’ columnist, cinéSPEAK journal and member programming manager at PhillyCAM) and featuring lead organizers from—Philly ThriveSave Chinatown CoalitionHERE 4 Climate Justice Coalition (Housing Equity, Repair, and Electrification for Climate Justice)Hunting Park Neighborhood Association—**TICKETING**Suggested donation of

Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo

Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo Friday, Sept 20, 2024 7 PM Vox Populi 319 North 11th Street #3 Philadelphia, PA 19107 As we approach the Autumnal equinox, a time of new beginnings and energetic transformations, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia's most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission? Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody

Free
Event Series Volunteer Days at FarmerJawn

Volunteer Days at FarmerJawn

Farmer Jawn Elkins Park 1813 Beech Ave, Elkins Park, United States

Join FarmerJawn in making a difference! Whether you can spare just one day each month or are able to commit to more frequent volunteering as a dedicated volunteer, we welcome your support. Our mission is to provide fresh, local produce while fostering connections with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainable farming. Come be a part of our team and help us cultivate a brighter, healthier future for our community and our planet.

Photo Walk

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Photo Walk9:00–11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography. An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Rain date: Sunday, 9/22Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, Sep 21, Oct 19, and Nov 16

Volunteer – Nurture Nature

Stroud Preserve Private Entrance 449 Lucky Hill Road, West Chester, PA, United States

get outside and give back.

Volunteer at Lardner’s Point Park with Riverfront North

Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us along the river at Lardner's Point Park! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a morning along the river at Lardner's Point Park! We'll be cleaning up the park, removing litter and debris, completing some invasive removal and other general landscaping tasks! Meet at the entrance plaza before the fishing pier! There will be a table and signs pointing you in the right direction!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to partipcate.

Compassion for Animals & Environment Conference

Bucks County Community College Rollins Center Gallagher Room 275 Swamp Road Newtown PA 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA, United States

Bucks County’s only animal & environment conference. Everyone of all ages is welcome to attend.The Bucks County Community College Business Innovation and Legal Studies Department is the proud sponsor of the Compassion for Animals & Environment Conference (CAE). The CAE goals are:Respect animals' emotions & intelligenceIncrease our reliance on plant-based foodsBe kind to Earth, its inhabitants, & ourselvesStrengthen the human-animal bondThere is a speaker for each goal & multiple non-profit organizations tabeling. Ticket price includes a boxed lunch. There is an hour for lunch. You can also donate a scholarship for someone else which simply covers their ticket fee. Seating

Gentle Flow Yoga

Join instructor Christina Teofilak and experience a slower flow class incorporating simple sequences suitable for beginners and intermediate levels. Poses will be guided with modifications focused on alignment and gentle movements, along with breath. Please bring a yoga mat. Classes will be held on-site outdoors, weather permitting or under-cover. MEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): $15 per single class NON-MEMBERS: $20 per single class EACH PARTICIPANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WAIVER (CLICK HERE).  PRINT, COMPLETE, AND BRING THIS WAIVER WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST CLASS.   Upon arrival, please check in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll then be directed to the location of your class. Drop-ins

Highlights of Tyler North

FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17 A leisurely-paced tour with collection highlights, gardens, and a bit of Tyler history.  Join Tyler docent Woody Kotch on this tour through Tyler’s magnolia, lilac, and crabapple collections. Then, stroll through the Native Woodland Walk as we discuss the local ecology and how climate change may affect this environment. Continue with a stop at Lucille’s Garden to see what edibles are looking good this year and chat about water management at Tyler. Conclude at Woody’s favorite spot at Tyler, the Pollinator Preserve. Here, you’ll learn about pollinators, pollinator life cycles, and the pollinator/host plant connection. Pick

They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds – Family Wellness Retreat

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mothers, gather your family and meet us beneath the trees for our 4th Annual family wellness retreat.Black Girls With Green Thumbs calls mothers from across the Philadelphia region to gather together to release and unwind.On Saturday, September 21st we invite you and your children to immerse yourself in nature for the 4th Annual They Didn't Know We Were Seeds: Family Wellness Retreat.At the retreat you and your family will:be free to let gonurture curiositybreak through lonelinessTogether with other women and their children, you will enjoy a beautiful day of restoration and exploration in the woodlands of Philadelphia. During this wellness

New Member Tour

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Our docents would love to give our newer members an introductory tour of Tyler! We will show you some highlights you may not have discovered yet and share some fascinating information about the collections, trails, trees, and historic buildings on land purchased by the Minshall family in 1681. If you have any special requests, let us know, and we will try to fit them in! Please register all adults and any children ages 3-17. Children aged two and under need not register as long as they are in strollers or carriers. Upon arrival, check-in at the Visitor

Fall Planting Demonstration

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

An indoor “how-to” presentation will be followed by an outdoor demonstration of proper planting techniques.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Fall Planting Demonstration10:00 – 11:00 AMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensFall is a great time for planting, when the heat of summer has passed but there is still time for newly-planted roots to establish before heaving frosts begin. You can think of late-season planting as a head start on the next year. An indoor “how-to” presentation will be followed by an outdoor demonstration of proper planting techniques. You will learn everything you need to know to ensure the

Painting with Pokeweed: Section B

Celebrate native plants through a hands-on, ethnobotanical, foraging, and artistic experience. After a hayride through our natural lands, learn about the relationships Indigenous communities have with pokeweed, find out how to mindfully forage and gather pokeweed, make pèkòn (Lenape for red dye) with the berries, and create watercolor paintings with your homemade pèkòn. Painting with Pokeweed is a partnership between Mt. Cuba and Native Roots Farm Foundation. Children must be 8 or older to participate. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Included with garden admission, advance registration required. This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Saturday, September 21,

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Field Trip: Serpentine Barrens in the Fall

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Unionville Serpentine Barrens and see how this plant community is responding to recent ecological restoration efforts. Chriss Hoess, Chair of the Friends of the State Line Serpentine Barrens, discusses the natural history of the site as you search for the rare and unusual plants that inhabit the barrens. Learn how you can help preserve this ecological and cultural treasure. Please bring your lunch and be prepared for hiking through undeveloped areas. You must provide your own transportation, directions provided upon registration. This program takes place in person (field trip) Saturday, September 21, 2024 (Rain

$74

Revival StoryWalks 2024

Tabor Road Gateway, Tacony Creek Park 743 East Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a Revival StoryWalk through Tacony Creek Park where we will honor the sun and nature with Storyteller Mama Carla Wiley & guests.

Revival Walk: Nurture the Inner Child

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Olney Culture Lab this year for Revival Walks through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds, and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in the community with one another and with our natural environment. Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during the height of the pandemic, the Revival Walks brought healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lifted up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Each Revival Walk will also be joined by a

Vintage Macrame (call to sign up)

Primex Garden Center 435 W. Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Love plants but running out of window space to put them? Come learn the basics of macramé with us! Macramé is a beautiful and intricate form of textile art that has been around for centuries. It involves knotting cords or ropes together to create intricate patterns and designs and has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity. Whether you’re interested in making wall hangings, plant hangers, or other decorative items, macrame is a versatile and rewarding craft. If you’re interested in learning, a vintage macrame workshop could be the perfect opportunity! Call to sign up 215-887-7500. Non-refundable.

Mare of Wissahickon! with Jon McCabe and Lisa Kleiman

Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Mt. Airy Trailhead Did you love Mare of Easttown? Do you enjoy visiting filming locations? This walk will offer a fantastic opportunity to visit three exciting Wissahickon filming locations from the hit series, while we discuss several other nearby locations and some legendary park film and visual art history. Take some keepsake selfies while you learn about the unique and wonderful treasure that is the Wissahickon, and be ready to answer some fun trivia questions. We hope you will join us for a fun and educational afternoon. This hike is for ages 12+ Distance: 3 miles Level: Moderate (some

Frankford Fall Festival

5119 Frankford Ave 5119 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Frankford CDC Fall Festival, a lively in-person event filled with autumn festivities, food, and fun for the whole community!Welcome to Frankford Fall Fest!Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Frankford Fall Fest at the Wells Fargo Parking Lot! Get ready for a day of exciting activities, delicious food, live music, and more. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this event is perfect for friends and family of all ages. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of fall right here in Frankford. Mark your calendars and get ready to

Soils With Scott (call to sign up)

Primex Garden Center 435 W. Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Join us for an informative workshop led by expert Scott, where you’ll delve into the essentials of soil science. This session will cover the fundamentals of soil composition, the importance of proper drainage, and techniques to enhance soil fertility. Call to sign-up 215-887-7500. Non-refundable.

Saturday Wildflower Walk: Fall Edition

Rain or shine Appropriate for Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17  Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out! In September, we hope to see a variety of fall-blooming wildflowers. These walks are for those who have a love of plants and their role in ecology or for those who want to learn more. All levels of knowledge are welcome. There may be some periods of moderately paced hiking, so wear comfortable hiking shoes.

Great Marsh Surf and Turf Mini Blitz

Great Marsh Institute 34 Moores Road,,, Elverson, United States

Take a closer look at the smaller critters of the Great Marsh, both aquatic and terrestrial, as we attempt to document as many species as possible. We will walk through the Marshlands using dip nets to sample aquatic life and sweep nets to catch and photograph the critters of the meadows. Dress for buggy conditions and uneven natural surfaces, some of them soggy. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal, Venmo, or cash donations at the door.

Free

Horticulture Happy Hour Mingle

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy art and cocktails as you learn practical tips for nurturing the planet, one neighborhood at a time.Join us for a Q&A session that explores the advantages of transforming traditional grass lawns into thriving native pollinator gardens. Sip on a Bluestem Botanical herbal mocktail or cocktail as you learn practical tips for nurturing the planet, one neighborhood at a time. While mingling, take in the stunning Gradients of Growth exhibition by Deirdre Murphy, including the Contemporary Herbarium monoprints series, created using the artist’s own pollinator garden. Maureen McGeehan, Executive Director of the Lower Merion Conservancy, will also introduce Delmont Green

Event Series Sunset and S’mores

Sunset and S’mores

Bring the family out for a scenic hayride through Mt. Cuba’s stunning natural lands. Arrive at a bonfire where you can kick back and relax or explore your surroundings. Enjoy fireside snacks, s’mores, and adult and family-friendly beverages while the sun sets. Advance registration required. Space is limited. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturday, September 21, 2024, and every Saturday through October 12, 2024.

$2 – $17

Hay Bales and Brews

This unique hayride experience travels through rolling hills and grassland fields in Mt. Cuba’s picturesque natural areas. Learn about Mt. Cuba’s land management, conservation efforts, and restoration projects. Arrive at a bonfire for stunning vistas, tasty brews, and fireside snacks. Advance registration required. Age 21 and over. Space is limited. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturday, September 21, 2024, and every Saturday through October 12, 2024.

$29

Beats & Brews

Binky Lee Preserve 1445 Pikeland Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

The fun is contagious with music under open skies.

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

History, Archaeology, & Family Fun! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! This year, the site’s archaeology festival has been incorporated into the Fall Festival, so the event will also include archaeological excavations and activities, plus displays from local historical organizations. In addition there will be vendors of handcrafted goods in the Colonial Market, locally-made beer and wine at the Tavern, a Community Corner featuring local businesses and organizations, and food vendors. Admission to the Fall Festival is free. Parking is $5

Free – $20

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

PA

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors 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

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Join instructor Lisa Fell to energize your body and mind. Dynamic creative sequences are based on traditional postures, encouraging a strong, efficient body and mind. Emphasis is on strength, stretching, mobility, and breathing. All levels are welcome. Pose options are offered based on the needs of the class. Please bring a yoga mat. Classes will be held on-site outdoors, weather permitting or under cover. MEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): $15 per single class NON-MEMBERS: $20 per single class EACH PARTICIPANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WAIVER (CLICK HERE). PRINT, COMPLETE, AND BRING THIS WAIVER WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST CLASS.   Upon arrival, please check in at

What’s Beyond the Fence Walk

FOR ALL AGES Are you new to Tyler or a visitor who has never explored the trails outside the deer fence? Join Tyler docent Dave Charlton for a monthly series of leisurely walks on the Tyler Trails. We will spend one to one and a half hours learning to find our way in the natural areas while discovering seasonal changes in the landscape and the flora and fauna that inhabit it. We’ll keep to easy walking trails where you can feel free to bring the family. As the days get shorter, fall flowers begin to bloom in the forest and meadows. Wildlife

Permaculture Farm Tour at Hundred Fruit Farm

Hundred Fruit Farm 1744 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA, United States

Our annual free open gate tour of our farm. We'll walk through the farm and talk about how our farm is designed with permaculture principlesEvent DetailsCome join us for our annual 'Open Gate' Farm Tour! This is a free farm tour open to the public; it's the perfect chance to come see what we are doing at Hundred Fruit Farm, ask lots of questions, taste some pawpaw fruit, and learn a lot about permaculture design and no-spray organic farming in the process. After the tour, stick around to buy some plants for our edible landscaping nursery or some produce from

Fall Bulbs (call to sign up)

Primex Garden Center 435 W. Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Join us for an enriching workshop on fall bulb planting led by expert horticulturist Steven! This class will guide you through the essential techniques and best practices for planting bulbs to ensure a vibrant spring garden. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, Steven’s insights and tips will help you master the art of seasonal planting. Call to sign up 215-887-7500. Non-refundable.

Indego Family Fun Day at The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bring the whole family! Join The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Indego on a FREE Indego Ambassador Event Day to explore East Fairmount Park and the Discovery Center!  You will have a chance to explore the parks greens spaces on our Indego e-bikes. Participants will explore the Discovery Center, East Fairmount Park green spaces, a 2.9-mile bike loop, and fun activities with our 2024 Indego Ambassadors and vendors. Activities: Indego Bike tours Bird watching Hiking tours Scavenger hunts Arts and Crafts Take part in an easy-paced 30-45 minute ride with a midway break where participants can drink water, stretch, and enjoy the

Creative Conversations with Guest Artist Deborah Zuchman

Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA, United States

Creative Conversations is a series of wonderful opportunities to meet with artists wi work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues artists deal with throughout their artistic journey. This series is not designed as a lecture. It is a conversation in which to share your work, thoughts, and aspirations and receive sensitive, constructive feedback that will reveal your strengths and open new pathways to your practice. It is a relaxed and safe setting to come together to talk and share ideas. We hope our CC series will add another supportive layer to your

Free – $20
Event Series Skincare + Sip Workshop

Now + Then Marketplace Sunday Weekly Vintage Market

Now + Then Marketplace is taking over the old Close at Hand Warehouse on Martha Street every Sunday through December for Philly's first weekly occurring vintage-only flea market! Our market has been here & there, now & then all over the city for the past few years and we are finally taking the plunge of being somewhere with a set location every week! The market will take place every Sunday 12pm-5pm rain or shine, is FREE to attend, family & dog friendly, and have alcoholic beverages thanks to next door neighbors Martha Bar. We'll have 35 different vintage vendors each

Free

Backyard Composting

Join Rick Carr, senior farm director of Rodale Institute, as he shares the key elements of composting effectively in your backyard. Learn how to quickly identify and troubleshoot problems, and how to harvest and use the finished compost in your garden to improve plant growth. This is a great opportunity to discover how you can make a positive impact on the environment and create a valuable resource for your garden. Students will observe a demonstration of a home garden composting setup outside. This class is rain or shine. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt.

$39

Vegan Desserts 101 with Fran Costigan

17 N 2nd St 17 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn how to make a variety of sensational vegan desserts with guest Chef Fran Costigan! Zoom available.If you are ready to learn how to make a variety of sensational vegan desserts, don’t miss this special class with guest Chef Fran Costigan, Director of Vegan Pastry at the Rouxbe Online Culinary School. She has selected recipes from her Essential Vegan Desserts Course to illustrate important foundational techniques using basic ingredients specific to vegan desserts.All recipes in this class happen to be gluten-free as well as vegan:Light Spiced Seasonal Fruit Kantan with Vanilla Pastry CreamChocolate Orange Tahini TrufflesSurprise Ingredient Gluten-Free Fudge Brownie

Delaware County Symphony Presents: Delco Arts Week Chamber Concert

Neumann University- Meagher Theater 1 Neumann Dr., Aston, United States

This engaging chamber concert on September 22 includes individual and small string ensemble performances and features the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. Other highlights of the program are Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 2 in D minor for solo cello, and cello duets by Domenico Gabrielli and Georg Sothilander. A string quartet will perform the traditional Celtic tunes Star of the County Down and After the Battle of Aughrim. The concert concludes with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor with Liz Kell on flute, Michael Berton on cello, and Gary Gress on piano. Celebrate

Meet the Author of Stone Creek

Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary Sunnyside Road, Easton, PA, United States

Join local author for a book talk and workshop in a unique setting

Event Series On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

Online

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

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2024 – Session 3

Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Stephali Patel, and Satish KumarWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00pm for the third session, which will explore the Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Stephali Patel, and Satish Kumar. As in the past, we will use music, prayer, meditation, responsive reading, and small group discussion to explore this topic.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

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Tend the gardens for fall and keep happy blooms flourishing.

Event Series Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

Roots, Rapids, and Rittenhouse with Melvin Chappell, Sheryl Neckritz, and Debbie Hoellein

Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot Philadelphia, PA, United States

Photo courtesy of Melvin Chappell Meeting at Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot Join Trail Ambassadors Melvin, Debbie, and Sheryl for an early Autumn hike to explore some of the delights of the lesser-visited southern part of the park. Some of the highlights will include visiting the arboretum at Historic RittenhouseTown, observing massive roots of a fallen tulip poplar, hearing rushing rapids, and seeing the view from Lovers Leap. This hike is suitable for ages 12 and up. Distance: 3.5 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather

Home School Session: Insect Hunt

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Home School families can attend this outdoor education program about local Insects! Geared towards ages 7-13Home School families can attend this outdoor education program about local Insects! Geared towards ages 7-13. We will use sweep nets, magnifiying boxes, and field guieds to collect and identify beetles, bugs, grasshoppers, and any other insects we may find.

Nature Book Club: Crossings by Ben Goldfarb

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nature Book Club for adults that meets monthly to discuss important environmental topics.Nature and environmental-themed book discussion at the environmental center 3-4pm. This group will meet every month to discuss a new book. Tea will be offered. This is geared for adults. There can be a Google Meet link if you can't physically join in person if you request it at [email protected] can borrow the books at any Philadelphia free library!https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2665888https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/climate-conversation-with-author-ben-goldfarb/

Seed Harvesting Workshop

Fisher Park Recreation Center 571 W Spencer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover the art of seed saving in our upcoming workshop designed for gardeners of all levels! This interactive session will guide you through the process of selecting, harvesting, and storing seeds from your favorite plants, ensuring you can grow them again next season. Learn about the importance of seed diversity, how to maintain plant genetics and techniques for preserving seeds for future use. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to build your own seed collection, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable garden.   Register required, click this link to sign up.

Weekday Bird Walk

FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required. Join birders Sara Boucas-Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 8 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am, and the gate will close at 8:10 am. Members: FREE Non-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day) Non-Member Senior: $15

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

PA

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on 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

Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Wednesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. Questions or interested in volunteering? Contact (215) 520-2406 or [email protected]

Walk Around Philadelphia Perimeter map printmaking workshop @ Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Stop by Cherry Street Pier to make your own unique hand-printed map of the Delaware River watershed & Philadelphia border. It's free, quick and easy! While you're at it, you can visit some of the Cherry Street Pier's artist studios and enjoy concessions from the vendors in the beautiful riverside garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Cobbs Creek Art Club: Sewing Home with Kate Welbes

Christy Rec Center 728 South 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn embroidery techniques and create symbols of home to decorate your custom tote bag.Join us on Wednesday September 25th at Christy Rec Center for a sewing workshop by Kate Welbes. Kate will guide us through embroidery techniques as we design symbols of home and create custom tote bags. This workshop will be for all ages.Cobbs Creek Art Club is a free bi weekly art workshop for all ages from youth to adults. It's a space to try something new and express your creativity with a focus on community building. No experience necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with

Craft Night: Reusable Container Covers

208 Cherry St 208 Cherry Street, Norristown, PA, United States

Join us as we share how we have made reusable container covers-using fabric scraps and beeswaxReduce and reuse! Upcycling is our jam! Join us as we take cotton material scraps and melted beeswax to create leftover container covers.For $10 you will leave with at least 2 covers, some good memories and a new craft to pass to friends and family!

Event Series On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

Online

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

Thursday Stewardship

PA

Meeting Location TBD 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. 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

Migration Madness ! (Locations in description)

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

Event Series Native Planters

Native Planters

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Free

Forest Friends Story Time

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tots welcome to join us for a story and a nature related craft!Families can bring their toddlers to our Forest Friends Story time and craft.

The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy 220 S. 34th St., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States

David Spence explores how to rescue the U.S. energy transition from voter partisanship.Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!Why is the United States struggling to enact policies to reduce carbon emissions? Conventional wisdom holds that the wealthy and powerful are to blame, as the oligarchs and corporations that wield disproportionate sway over politicians prioritize their short-term financial interests over the climate’s long term health. David B. Spence argues that this top-down narrative misses a more important culprit—with critical consequences for the energy transition.Spence’s book, Climate of Contempt, offers a voter-centric, bottom-up explanation of national climate and energy

Accessing Funding for Raised Garden Beds with the USDA

Learn how to access funding for raised beds for your farm or garden during this workshop with USDA staff and hear firsthand experience.Join our latest webinar to learn how to access funding for raised garden beds for your farm or garden! During this workshop you will hear from USDA staff from NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and the Philadelphia chapter of the FSA (Farm Service Agency). You will also hear firsthand from an urban grower at Mary's Daughters farm who has installed raised beds through NRCS’s EQIP program (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). NRCS staff will explain how they work with

27th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philly

PFS Bourse Theater 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate 27 years of indie film making at Philadelphia's Independent Film Festival since 1996!Celebrate 27 years of FirstGlance Philly!JUST ADDED- NEW NIGHT- Thursday Sept 26th OPENING NIGHT!Spend the weekend in the historic Olde City Philadelphia area and experience indie films from the area and across the globe!Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Web Series, Student Films and much much more!VIP Passes available NOW through EVENTBRITE!Single Tickets are on sale NOW through the venue's website!CLICK HERE FOR SINGLE TICKETSCheck out the Schedule HereJoin us on the Red Carpet all weekend and experience what has been called Philly's Sundance and Rated a Top Film Festival

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION FOR WALK AROUND PHILADELPHIA

JJ Tiziou has walked the entire perimeter of Philadelphia THIRTEEN TIMES and will be embarking on his 14th complete circumnavigation of the city Sept 6-29 while also facilitating the experience for anyone who'd like to join. On Thursdays during the walk season, he'll hop on Zoom to share about the project and answer questions about the experience. These virtual sessions are a great opportunity to learn about Walk Around Philadelphia and the city; you're invited to join the walk segments too! These sessions are great opportunities for: ** Folks who are walking an upcoming segment to help prepare ** Folks

Germantown Zine Workshops (September)

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn a new craft while exploring place-making in Germantown via GIH's Zine-making workshops.For the next few months, the Germantown Info Hub is happy to host zine-making workshops where neighbors can learn a simple but powerful form of storytelling with ordinary materials that you may have lying around your home.These workshops will blend art, memory, journalism, and narrative to explore community history, create visions for the future, and explore our personal utopias. We will do this by examining the theme of If Spaces Could Talk…, where we invite neighbors to recall, rejoice, and fellowship in the memories of buildings, landmarks, parks

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Annual Gala & Awards Dinner

The Ridgeland Mansion 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at our Annual Gala & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 9:00pm, at The Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss — an elegant evening of cocktails, three course plated dinner, award ceremony, and silent & live auctions featuring unique cycling opportunities, bikes, gear, and surprises! Funds raised at the Gala support our year-round education and advocacy work on behalf of all people’s right to safe mobility. More information about sponsorships & tickets available here.

Tacony Creek Park Keepers Meeting

Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA

Do you care about Tacony Creek Park? Join us for our monthly park friends group meeting! Share your thoughts and ideas with other park neighbors and hear updates on programs and events. Contact [email protected] with any questions or agenda items! Please register here.    

Author Event: The Ballad of Roy Benavidez

Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Fourth Floor, Room 405, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cost: FREE Room 108 University of Pennsylvania historian William Sturkey will discuss his latest book, which tells the dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped US history, from "a major new voice lyrical powers as a biographer” (David W. Blight) In May 1968, while serving in Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of

Free

Remake Yoga Club: Valley Forge

Valley Forge Valley Forge, Valley Forge, PA, United States

The Remake Philly Hub is hosting a Yoga Club with a sustainable twist! Bring mats/towels & water for yoga.Get ready to stretch, breathe, and embrace ethical fashion with Remake's Yoga Club! We invite you to join us for a session led by Remake ambassador, Hayley Penn. This is more than just a yoga class; it's an opportunity to align your practice with your values, exploring the intersection of wellness and sustainability. Remember to bring your yoga mat or towel, a water bottle, and an open heart.We are partnering with Helpsy and there will be a clothing swap bin!! Any unwanted/clothes