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

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.

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 WEC@phila.gov.You 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/

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

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!

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-

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Petey Greene Program’s annual fundraiser, Going Greene, brings together the nonprofit's students, volunteers, staff, community and other individuals who have played a significant role in furthering its mission of supporting the academic and career goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality tutoring and other educational programs. This year's event will honor Larry Miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board, for his commitment to activism and his personal experiences through the criminal legal system. Kicking off at the Rivers Casino Philadelphia on September 26 at 6:00 PM, Going Greene will be an interactive evening including mingling, an

Taking Root, Stewards of the Land, Common GroundDate: Thursday, September 26thTime: 6PMTitle: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari MaathaiDescription:TAKING ROOT tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy—a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration.Synopsis:TAKING ROOT: THE VISION OF WANGARI MAATHAI tells the inspiring story of the Green Belt Movement of Kenya and its founder Wangari Maathai, the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.The U.S.- educated

Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP), in partnership with the Taller Puertorriqueño, as they host Juan González, the 200th Anniversary signature speaker for the theme America's Promise and Its Many Voices. In the talk, González explores the history of Puerto Rican migration from the island to Pennsylvania, delving into the economic, social, and political factors driving these migrations, highlighting personal stories and community impact, and examining Puerto Rico's complex role within the United States and its effects on migration. González is an award-winning journalist and investigative reporter who spent 29 years as a columnist for the New York Daily

Attend this walking tour to learn all about our fruiting trees with horticulturist, Charles BoneJoin Horticulturist Charles Bone for a walk exploring what the fall season at Haverford has to offer. From chestnuts to persimmons to acorns, Charles will showcase, botanically speaking, what classifies as a fruit as well as discuss the Arboretum's commitment to having a diverse collection of trees.Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, this class will be canceled.Photo Credit: Dcrjsr

Join us for a day of powerful films highlighting social justice issues in the cannabis industry!Rooted in Justice Film Festival at the Cannabis Opportunities Conference 2024Welcome to the Rooted in Justice Film Festival, a powerful day of storytelling and advocacy through film!Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 12:30 PM at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, for a selection of thought-provoking films that tackle critical social issues.Our lineup focuses on themes of equality, diversity, human rights, and the lasting impact of the War on Drugs. These films will inspire, educate, and challenge perspectives, offering a platform

Join us on a special site visit and tour of Dale Hendricks’ home and the site of Green Light Plants in Landenberg, PA. Dale’s home and plant nursery sit on a 12-acre piece of a formerly abandoned farm. Dale will take us on a tour of the land where we will see a variety of garden areas, lots of lovely woodland and prairie native plants, a small nursery area, and several food forest plantings that include walnuts, pawpaws, persimmon, and a plethora of other multi-functional trees. Dale will also talk and walk us through his work with habitat enhancement using

Lace up your shoes, grab your water bottle, and join us for 28th annual Walk the Wissahickon! Not only will you be supporting sustainability and raising funds for a good cause, but you'll also have the opportunity to connect with nature and explore the beauty of the award-winning Green Ribbon Trail. Choose your distance - 3, 8, 14, or 21 miles - and make a difference in your community. FEES $40 through 9/3; $45 9/4-9/26; $50 - day of event Includes snacks, lunch at Four Mills Barn, bus transportation and t-shirt (while supplies last) NOTE: On the payment page you

Join us for the highly anticipated Annual Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards, a celebration dedicated to the delicious and versatile apple! Guests will have the chance to explore our flourishing orchards, participate in apple picking, and savor a variety of delectable apple goodies. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of apples and enjoy a day of festive fun at Linvilla Orchards. Mark your calendars and bring your loved ones to experience the joy and flavor of the harvest season! Visit Linvilla Orchards on Saturday, September 28, 2024, to enjoy our annual Apple Festival and celebrate the

Observing and recording your backyard biodiversity findings is both an art and a science. Learn some tools for both!Explore the basics of nature journaling with local extraordinaire Carol Welsh, and bolster your skills in navigating scientific apps like iNaturalist and BirdNet to record your wildlife findings.Watercolor paper and paints provided, although you are welcome to bring your favorite supplies for nature journaling in the field. Participants are responsible for providing their own sturdy shoes, sun/tick protection, and refillable water bottle. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the class!The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres

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Unlock the secrets of digital photography!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition10:00 AM–12:00 PMTroy Bynum, Naturalist and Owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLCUnlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, explore troubleshooting techniques and cultivate the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. Learn how to confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and diverse subjects, applicable across various digital camera types. Indoor presentation will finish with outdoor learning in the garden.Bring your camera and dress for the weather

Free festival! Food, music,activities for kids. Great resources from more than 30 local environmental and community groups! Join us for the Second Annual Media EcoFest! Food, Music, Activities for Kids & Adults Great resources from more than 30 local environmental and community groups Altair EcoVillage • Another Sky Vintage • Campbell AME Church • CRC Watersheds • Community Choice Aggregation • Delco Conservation District • Delco Office of Sustainability • Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) • FellFoot Lifestyle Medicine • Gnome Countryside • Green Wagon Project • GreenWeaver Landscapes • League of Women Voters Delco • Little Free Library/Rock

Enjoy time at the farm with 165+ mini pet pigs! Live entertainment, Vegan Food, Piggy Paintings and, of course, Cuddling with Piglets!

Delve into the fascinating world of ocarinas and create your very own instrument!This workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants with some clay working experience to delve into the fascinating world of ocarinas and create their very own instruments.Introduction to Ocarinas:Explore the history and cultural significance of ocarinas, learning the physics of how they produce sound.Crafting Techniques:Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, participants will gain hands-on experience with clay to create their ocarinas. Step-by-step instruction will cover essential techniques like shaping, carving, and finishing a basic pinch-pot ocarina.Tuning and Playing:Learn the basics of tuning your ocarina and explore simple

A special fall migration season meet-up where you can connect with fellow bird enthusiasts and enjoy art by Deirdre Murphy.Calling all birders and bird lovers! Join us for a special fall migration season meet-up where you can connect with fellow bird enthusiasts, share stories, and expand your network. In addition to great company, enjoy an exclusive look at the artwork of Deirdre Murphy, whose stunning exhibition Gradients of Growth celebrate nesting birds and pollinators. Murphy's work beautifully captures the intricate connections between birds, their habitats, and the natural world. Whether you're an experienced birder or new to the community, come

Come enjoy some new and classic soul vibes with Jasmine Jahwula Seapoe and Margel as they bless our farm with music.We are an urban farm in West Philly. "A Jewel In West Philly."

We are honored to welcome U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for the release of her new memoirWe are making history with this one... literally!Join us as we welcome Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson - the first Black woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court - and celebrate the release of her new memoir, Lovely One.Be there for an incredible discussion covering the incredible, life and change-making career of Ketanji Brown Jackson. Joining Justice Jackson in conversation will be 6abc news anchor, Tamala Edwards.Have a question for the Justice? Submit your question here and you might get a

Join us for a fun day of birdwatching in person on date at "Let's Go Birding" event!Welcome to the Let's Go Birding event at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Join us on Sat Sep 21 2024 at 08:00:00 for a fun-filled day of birdwatching and exploring nature. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Come and discover the diverse bird species that call the refuge home, from colorful warblers to majestic raptors. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a leisurely walk through the beautiful wetlands, pointing

Taught by Barb Baur you will draw at Lardners Point ParkLet's get outside and make some art!Join Barb Baur at Lardener's point park for a landscape drawing class. The Delaware river and the Tacony Palmyra bridge make a perfect landscape to practice drawing the world around us using observational drawing techniques.All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided.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

You are warmly invited to join us for a statewide interfaith climate convening on Sunday, September 29th 1PM-6PM.The Annual Convening (formerly Conference) has been a core offering of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light for many years. It serves as a way to connect passionate individuals across the state, strengthen interfaith community, and build momentum to address climate change as a moral issue here in the Keystone State.This year, we are proud to present a fully virtual and accessible event to better serve our network. Our theme is housed at the intersections of faith, food, sustainable agriculture, and justice. We can

Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by Samantha Nestory.“Pollinator” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies – but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators of Pennsylvania and New Jersey that don’t get the spotlight and how our plant choices can promote these beneficial beauties

Join us at Cherry Street Pier to celebrate the completion of the 14th Walk Around Philadelphia! We'll have been walking all day completing the final segment of our 100+ mile circumnavigation of the entire city border, and we'll be delighted to see you at the finish line. Food & drink are available from CSP vendors NOTE: the actual arrival time of the day's walkers will be somewhat unpredictable; that's how it goes with this wild walking experience. We'll do our best to keep folks apprised of our ETA! Keep an eye out for folks in red Walk Around Philadelphia t-shirts and enjoy all that

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at WEC@Phila.gov

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Good to eat and good for you! Presented by Nutritionist Sylvia EmbergerPresented by Nutritionist Sylvia EmbergerHave you ever wondered if mushrooms are healthy for you?Learn how delicious, edible mushrooms can be a valuable addition to your meals.About Sylvia:Sylvia Emberger began her career as a microbiologist, working in research and teaching. She later became a registered dietitian, worked in long-term care as a clinical nutrition and food service consultant; at the Hershey Company in nutrition research and product labeling; as corporate nutritionist for GIANT Food Stores providing expertise on product nutrition, recipe development, and writing articles for consumers. Now retired, she

October 2024 Meeting of the Joseph Priestley SocietyThe human stewardship of the earth is undergoing a metamorphosis and for very good reasons. The planet is getting hotter, and the situation is getting worse. Climate change represents the most important issue of our time, and it has created the need for development of new technologies to address the consequences of higher ambient temperatures. The built environment demands more energy for cooling, and the energy grid is struggling to keep up, making energy efficiency an important part of the response. Outside of transportation, heating and cooling commercial and residential spaces is an

A Conversation with Anthony Munene. Learn about the real life stories, challenges and opportunities that refugee and immigrant farmers face.The Realities of Refugee and Immigrant Farmers of Color: A Conversation With Anthony Munene.Learn about the real life stories, challenges and opportunities that refugee and Immigrant farmers face.Land Access-How do you access farmland to grow your own food on a new land facing language, cultural and systemic barriers?Network Building-How do you open doors and pathways into communities that are not open to diversity and inclusion, and with no relationships or networks of your own?Financing-How do you access financing with no credit

A conversation on the roots of graffiti, its impact on public art, and how artists can evolve into artrepreneurs. Moderated by Will TomsJoin us for an engaging conversation that traces the roots of graffiti culture, starting with insights from ENEM and TameArts on the rise of wall writers in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. ENEM and Tame will share their experiences from the early days of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, revealing how it shaped its views on public art and Philadelphia graffiti culture as a whole. The discussion will then explore how artists can maintain the authenticity of graffiti and

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, kicks off with a Flip the Switch ceremony starting at 6:45 pm to 7 pm.