Meeting at Valley Green Inn. Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for Devil’s Pool Litter Clean-ups on Tuesday mornings this summer! 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 will be included in your

Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

Join us for a special event with author Maria Rodale!TUESDAY, JULY 18Love, Nature, Magic Author Event11:30 AM – 12:30 PMSponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipJoin us for a reading of Love, Nature, Magic and Q&A conversation with bestselling author, activist, and garden expert Maria Rodale. Light refreshments and a book signing will be held at the end of the event. Books will be available for purchase. Free of charge

Children ages 5-7 years old can join us for this 2 hour drop off program.Children ages 5-7 years join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. This is a drop off program. Parents and siblings are not permitted to stay with the program.$5.00 per child. Eventbrite fees apply if paying by card. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, those options can be found at checkout. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is

Join us for a FREE concert featuring ARKAI. Brought to life by PHS and Astral in the PHS Pop Up Garden ManayunkFree to attend for all ages. This concert will be in the PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk. Located at 106 Jamestown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19127. Tuesday July 18th 6:30-8:30pm, rain date Wednesday July 19th. This Garden Party will feature performances by ARKAI, an award-winning electroacoustic duo that has inspired audiences around the world through their genre-defying string music. Graduates of The Juilliard School, their past engagements have included performances at The MET, Joe’s Pub, City Winery, US Air Force

Join USGBC and ASHRAE to learn about the federal incentives for green building projects under the IRA.Join us for a webinar co-hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to get the latest news and updates around the new federal incentives for green building projects under the Inflation Reduction Act. From expanded tax incentives to wide-ranging grant and financing opportunities, the IRA is loaded with programs that building professionals can take advantage of as they plan to build new facilities or renovate existing buildings. The webinar is open to

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeSorter: Research Project if you want to help us complete a survey while sorting that will be used as part of a

Children ages 4-10 are welcome to discover our newly redesigned outdoor play space and participate in nature and arts-based activities.For this session, children will be using hammers & mallets, and lots of beautiful flowers to make some colorful process art! We'll also be using recyclables & nature treasures to test out some cool printmaking techniques! Lily P.A.D.S is a play and discovery space with children’s programming that will kick off this Summer with a series of 8 weekly workshops for little artists, ages 4-10. Lily P.A.D.S., named in honor of Lily Macalester, daughter of the original owner of Glen Foerd,

Only 30 residents will be chosen: must register & COMMIT TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL 3 workshops: July 19th, Aug 2nd, & Aug 16th, 5PM-7PM per datePlease join us in developing a community-led Green Vision Plan for Kingsessing. Your neighborhood has been selected to install a green demonstration project, which this community-led plan will determine. Collaborate on creating the types of green that will best support your community. We are sponsoring a three-part workshop series to co-create the Green Vision Plan. Recognizing your service to the community, YOU ARE INVITED to apply. Thirty applicants who agree to attend all workshops will

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

Free Tai Chi classes along the River at Pennypack on the DelawareJoin Riverfront North for an all levels Tai Chi class along the River at Pennypack on the Delaware. The class will include qigong, standing meditation, as well as instruction in Yang style Tai Chi. Expect a learning experience in the traditional philosophy and practical application appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners. Tai Chi is a martial art. Instruction will be given for the application of the postures to increase awareness, focus and purpose in the form.All ages/levels welcome. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and exercise shoes.** Find us

Join Green Philly to celebrate 15 years with light hor'dourves, drinks, and networking with sustainability advocates.NEW DATE: July 19th! If you have a ticket, you're ticket is still valid for this date. If you cannot make It, you can either email us to request a refund or donate the ticket fee for our future stories and put on more great events like these. UPDATE: Due to “very unhealthy” air quality from wildfires in Canada, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our 15-year Soirée. The safety and well-being of our attendees, staff, and community members have always been our

Join us on Wednesday, July 19th, in celebration of Park Towne Place's Artist In Residence, Michelle Marcuse!Join us on Wednesday, July 19th, in celebration of Park Towne Place's Artist In Residence, Michelle Marcuse!During her 2023 artist residency at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia-based artist Michelle Marcuse created a new body of work, resulting in this exhibition, aptly titled Binding Ties. Originating from South Africa, Marcuse’s studio practice investigates the concept of our intricate relationship between identity, history, and our shared human experience amidst a "melting pot" of cultures. With an ever-curious exploration, Marcuse utilized wire, string, and raffia to create the

Learn how to sketch freely, capture light, improve your observation skills, and enhance your creativity!WEDNESDAYS, JULY 19 – AUGUST 9 Sunset Sketching Series 7:00 – 8:30 PM 4-week series Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action There’s something special about being in nature and capturing its beauty on paper. As the sun begins to set at Jenkins, join artist Nicola Loughlin to learn how to sketch freely, capture light, improve your observation skills, and enhance your creativity! This sunset series offers a fun and supportive environment to develop your skills and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. All materials included. Suitable for

The EPA's Carbon Rule BriefingJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on July 19 at 7:00pm for an informational session about the EPA and proposed strong climate pollution rules for fossil fuel burning power plants. Seth Sacks, Field Director of Climate Action PA (a project of the Conservation Voters of PA), will be the speaker. He will speak to the significance of the Carbon Rule and how to leave comments/take action.The EPA has proposed new standards to cut carbon pollution from power plants. The EPA is now taking public comment on the proposal, and you can

Join the Bucks County Conservation District to help us rid Lake Towhee of invasive species European Water Chestnut!Bucks County Conservation District will be hosting the 14th annual Paddle with a Purpose. With Partners from the Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department and Delaware Canal State Park Paddle with a Purpose is an educational volunteer event that brings the community together to work towards a common goal: eradicating Lake Towhee of invasive Water Chestnuts (Trapa natans).This is an event where you can borrow or bring your own watercraft /personal flotation device. A signed liability waiver (Waiver here) is required for participation.

Join beekeeper David Harrod to learn the basics about beekeeping in urban production spaces.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join beekeeper David Harrod to learn the basics about beekeeping in urban production spaces.

Join us in making some frozen summer treats with wineberries, blackberries, or a similar summer fruit Seniors Only. Free.Join us in making some frozen summer treats with wineberries, blackberries, or a similar summer fruit Seniors Only. Free.Seniors Only. Free. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If

Join PHILADELPHIA250 and Greener Partners for a day of volunteerism, community and fun.PHILADELPHIA250 is joining forces with Greener Partners on July 20th from 1 - 4 p.m. to work in two community gardens in West Philadelphia. We have a limited number of volunteer opportunities, and we are reaching out first to you, our supporters, to join us.At PHILADELPHIA250, plans are underway to deliver a community-centric, neighborhood-based commemoration for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Volunteering together to make our neighborhoods beautiful, safe, and useful spaces is one of the most important ways you can support our work.You can help us repair and

Join Delaware Humanities for a demonstration of our first toolkit, a new program that organizations can host at their own sites!What is environmental justice? How does it impact our communities in Delaware? How do we talk with our communities about complex topics?Join us for a demonstration of our Environmental Justice Toolkit, the first in a series of toolkits Delaware Humanities is developing to make conversations about important or difficult topics more approachable and accessible for Delawareans.Toolkits are designed to inspire and guide educational experiences for small groups, for organizations and individuals across the state to use in their own programming.

Join us this summer on the 3rd Thursday of every month from May through August for an evening of family fun. This month there will be food from The Clean Plate Club Food Truck, live music from Rachel Andie, lawn games, and a teaching artist who will create environmentally focused art with visitors of all ages. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the grounds and mansion which will be open for free self-guided tours. Donations are accepted but not required to attend. Please register in advance.

Explore the essential roles moths play in ecosystems.THURSDAY, JULY 20Strangers in the Night: Moth Ecology and Conservation7:00 – 8:30 PMElena Tartaglia, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Bergen Community CollegeExplore the essential roles moths play in ecosystems as pollinators, links in food webs, and decomposers, as well as their importance to humans. Learn about conservation threats to moths and other insects in urban environments and how to attract them for close observation. Elena Tartaglia is also a co-founder of National Moth Week and will introduce you to this global-scale community science project celebrating the importance and beauty of moths and other nocturnal

A Safe Space for Spiritually Minded LGBTQ+ & AlliesCome meet us by the water for our next official event, a free queer community gathering. There will be yoga & a sound bath meditation offered; bring your own vegan dish to share & blankets and/or a yoga mat to lay down on the grass. We will also have a community support circle where we can all get acquainted & discuss anything going on in our lives where we may need a little extra lovin’. We believe in spiritual evolution, and if you do too, we are the community for you! We’ll

A make-and-take class that combines native plants and an alternative photo technique. No experience necessary!Capture the ephemeral charm of our native plants through the process of anthotype printing. This form of alternative photography takes advantage of the fragility of plant pigments under strong sunlight and is often used to create colorful impressions of foliage and flowers. What better time to try it out than during the longest and sunniest days of the year? While we work under the Green Roof, we’ll discuss the science behind plant pigmentation and anthotype printing and become better acquainted with the ecologically vital species selected

This interactive workshop is designed to empower attendees with practical knowledge and skills in bookkeeping, bylaws, and creating a board.About the EventThe Center for Community Engagement invites you to a practical workshop entitled, “How to Start a Non-Profit Organization'' on Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This event will include continental breakfast and lunch. Led by Dr. Wesley Proctor and Dr. Al Socci, this practical workshop will cover bylaws, bookkeeping, and creating a board. Materials, including books, will be given to each attendee.About the SpeakersDr. Wesley Tyrone Proctor is an award-winning scholar, author, youth pastor, professor, and

Pollinator gardens support plants that supply nectar & pollen to a wide range of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and animals.

Saturdays in the Park is a safe, welcoming space for community members to engage in activities that promote physical and mental wellness.Saturdays In The Park is a program of regular pop-ups in the community green space to provide community members with opportunities to reduce stress, increase connection, build skills and connect with community resources. By offering these pop-ups in coordination with Southside Clean Up events, we can continue to build community connections, nurture relationships, and streamline access to services, all of which are shown to be effective mitigators of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.We will have snacks, water, art supplies

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park. On this tour, you’ll learn about the history and ecology of the Rail Park, and its potential to become a greenway connecting 10+ Philly neighborhoods and thousands of residents. Each tour begins at 10 AM and will last approximately 2 hours. Please note that this is a linear walking tour, extending 2 miles.We will begin at the corner of 27th and Pennsylvania Streets, and end at Phase One around 12th and Callowhill Streets. We do not loop back to the starting

Our Open House event raises funds each year to support the horses basic needs and care, as well as maintaining the facility.Our Open House event raises funds each year to support the horses basic needs and care, as well as maintaining the facility and promoting adoption events to find the horses loving forever homes. The more homes we are able to find the more additional horses we can pull from the slaughter line. Entry by donation in any amount. Come see the horses, enjoy activities for the kids, a Chinese auction and food trucks!

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Learn about the culture of the Georgia Sea Islands that have retained its West African roots since the 1700s and its Philadelphia links.The Gullah and Geechee culture on the Sea Islands of Georgia has retained ethnic traditions from West Africa since the mid-1700s. Although the islands along the Southeastern U.S. coast harbor the same collective of West Africans, the name Gullah has come to be the accepted name of the islanders in South Carolina, while Geechee refers to the islanders of Georgia.Many traditions of the Gullah and Geechee culture were passed from one generation to the next through language, agriculture

Ever wonder what life was like in Colonial America? What it was like to write with a quill or how sheep’s wool was spun to make clothing? And how in the world did children amuse themselves long before the invention of Nintendo? You’ll learn all that and more at the Colonial Farm and Craft Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli. Volunteers from Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation in Newtown Square will demonstrate a range of crafts and farming techniques right out of the 18th Century, including flax processing, spinning and carding wool, quill writing,

Join us in creating a unique living work of art to benefit a wonderful local nonprofit. Seats are limited, buy yours today!Join us for a creative interactive outdoor workshop for a great cause! All proceeds from this 'frond-raiser' will directly benefit UC Green and its mission of equitable greening in West Philadelphia. UC Green leader Dominique London will lead the workshop, sharing her expertise on these beautiful ferns, named for the antler-like appearance of their fronds. You'll learn how to properly mount your new fern from Primex onto a reclaimed wood backer, which has been lovingly created by local expert

Join the HERE 4 Climate Justice (HERE4CJ) Coalition to celebrate summer and connect with neighbors, friends, and community groups! The Housing Equity Repair and Electrification for Climate Justice (HERE4ClimateJustice) Coalition is excited to celebrate and connect with neighbors, friends, and community groups fighting for safe, healthy, affordable, fossil-free housing for all. Learn why Climate Justice IS Housing Justice and how you can get involved. We hope to have food, children's activities, music, fun, and more at this outdoor celebration in Hunting Park.

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

At Balck Lotus, women-run businesses are always in season - come shop with us every two weeks!Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents the Mom's Market to support local businesses owned by local moms and women entrepreneurs. This special biweekly marketplace is held in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Town. Bring the whole family and enjoy a nature walk on the surrounding trails. It's no secret that women-run businesses are important and deserve our support year-round. However, there's no denying the excitement that comes with shopping with them during certain times of the year. Whether it's during the holiday season or when the

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be doing a paper weaving art activity!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making paper weaving pieces. This program will be a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and art. Children will need a parent/guardian there to assist. This program is free for the first 20 participants that register. Please get a ticket for each child participating. Parents/Guardians not creating art will not need a ticket. If you register and cannot attend

The Canna I Talk, with Sunflower and Ami podcast - Now Live at The Lair 420 Social ClubThe Canna I Talk, with Sunflower and Ami podcast, is hosted by Cannalites Sunflower Taliaferro and Ami Ekpaji. They are cannabis experts and cannapreneur based in Philadelphia but travel the East Coast and more. Each week they will dive into every aspect of cannabis, plant-based lifestyle, and culture with their special guest. We look forward to chatting and chewing with you soon! Canna I Talk, with Sunflower and Ami, will dive into plant-based healing 🌱. Through meals, tours, cannabis education, and various options

2023 Summer Camp Registration***For the safety of our animals, staff, and fellow campers, proof of covid-19 vaccination is required to attend camp. ***This camp is directed at children who aspire to one day work in the animal field, whether it be as a zookeeper, veterinarian, a future rehabber, or even just someone who loves animals! The activities in this camp will revolve around learning the basics of what it is like to work with and keep animals healthy and happy in captivity, with each day revolving around a certain aspect of animal husbandry. Throughout the week there will be different

Get your chance to tour Philadelphia's famous and exciting 7th Ward with The Black Journey! Tour Description:Meet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of Mother Bethel AME Church 6th and Lombard.RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Philadelphia’s famous Seventh Ward was a thriving and bustling community populated by many Black Philadelphians as well as immigrants from the end of the 18th century until the 1960s. By 1900 the Ward was home to approximately 30% of Black Philadelphians. Boasting the largest Black population in the city, the Seventh Ward was the epicenter of Black culture and home

Have fun looking for the small life that lives in Wissahickon Creek and use outdoor microscopes to get a better view.Have fun looking for the small life that lives in Wissahickon Creek and use outdoor microscopes to get a better view. What is a macroinvertebrate and why do we care about them? Make a drawing of what you find.

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Celebrate Moth Week by joining us on an adventure to find these underrated beauties of the night, and the bats that eat them.Celebrate Moth Week by joining us on an adventure to find these underrated beauties of the night, and the bats that eat them. Adults & Older Teens. Free. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, JULY 5 – AUGUST 30Summer Wednesday Walkabouts10:00 – 11:00 AM (NEW - earlier time for summer!)Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Join a member of the Leeway staff for a one-to-one in-person application support session before the August 1st deadline.Join a member of the Leeway staff for a one-to-one in-person application support session. This is a chance to get direct feedback on your Art and Change (ACG) application before the August 1st deadline.Drop-in sessions do not require an appointment and will be held from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Though no appointment is necessary, we encourage you to RSVP through Eventbrite so we can have a rough estimate and prepare for how many folks might join us.Can’t make this session?If you cannot attend this in-person

Free Tai Chi classes along the River at Pennypack on the DelawareJoin Riverfront North for an all levels Tai Chi class along the River at Pennypack on the Delaware. The class will include qigong, standing meditation, as well as instruction in Yang style Tai Chi. Expect a learning experience in the traditional philosophy and practical application appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners. Tai Chi is a martial art. Instruction will be given for the application of the postures to increase awareness, focus and purpose in the form.All ages/levels welcome. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and exercise shoes.** Find us

The Energywell team is thrilled to extend a special invitation to you to an exclusive RE+ Community Energy Networking event.After an exciting day of conference discussions, this event promises to be the perfect opportunity to connect with esteemed leaders in the renewable energy and community solar industry. What to expect? Engage in captivating conversations while relishing delectable appetizers and refreshing drinks, all in the company of top-notch professionals who share your passion for driving change in the energy landscape. And the best part? It's 100% free of charge!By RSVPing, you will also automatically enter our drawing to WIN an incredible

Our 1st event in our new building! We'll be playing bingo, winning vegan prizes & eating vegan cheese with Love City beer! Tix are limited!!Join us in the beautiful event space at Globe Dye Works in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia for a fun night of bingo, beer and vegan cheese! Bingo with our fave host Erica Pfluger starts at 8:00pm, and features amazing vegan prizes from local businesses. Enjoy our tasting menu of some extra special limited edition vegan Ladybug cheese & accompaniments, paired with beer from the local legends at Love City Brewing! (Mocktails will also be available.)Tickets

Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, JULY 27Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00 – 10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that live in our garden! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of the Arboretum. Enjoy our glorious gardens with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities as we discover the winged wildlife in our world.Suitable for ages 2 and up. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult.

Let's gather at the park on July 27th, 2023 at 4:00 PM to clean up the place and make it sparkle, because nature deserves some TLC too!PARK CLEANUPJoin us for a fun-filled day of community spirit at the PARK CLEANUP event! Get your hands dirty and make a difference in our beautiful city. We'll be gathering at 2551 North 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 on Thu Jul 27 2023 at 04:00pm.Bring your friends, family, and a positive attitude as we work together to clean up our local park. Whether you're a gardening guru or just want to lend a helping

Join us for a special meet-the-artist closing reception.PLEASE JOIN US!Catered light fare will be served. Refreshments donated by 31st and Wharton.CONTRIBUTING GALLERIES/ARTISTS Independent Artists: Loren Berckey, Diane Burko, Rhea Cutillo, Andrea Krupp, Anabelle Rodríguez, Laura Storck and Maura Williams Cerulean Arts Gallery: Pia De Girolamo, Richard Estell, Susan B. Howard, Frederic C. Kaplan, Michael Rossman and Jill A. Rupinski Thom Duffy Fine Art: Thom Duffy and Andrés Tavárez Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Arden Bendler Browning, Tim McFarlane and Rebecca Rutstein Schwarz Gallery: Antique painting by Arthur Melzer Hollis Taggart: Bill ScottThe exhibition is brought to you in part by Fund for

Join us each month from June - Nov 2023 to experience various forms of art making, connect with neighbors and make new friends.Cobbs Creek Art club is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation and mindfulness! The monthly workshops create space to spend time exploring the natural environment and expressing yourself through art. We’ll explore different art forms led by local artists and inspired by nature. No experience necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with neighbors and local artists in Cobbs Creek.Workshops in June -

Learn beginner crochet techniques as you mingle with other teens & adults. Teens & AdultsJoin us for an evening of crocheting for beginners. You will learn how to start a chain, a single crochet, and a double crochet, how to count stiches, and start a a beginner level pattern. Bring your own materials, if you have them. We have a limited number to lend. Teens & Adults. Free. Space is limited. Registration required. No walk-ins.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven.

Join us at the FABSCRAP warehouse to sort recovered fabrics, network, and sip on a summery cocktail provided by Good Vodka!Join FABSCRAP for our Summer Sip and Sort series! Enjoy summer cocktails, while spending your Thursday evening sorting fabric scraps for recycling and shopping for reclaimed fabrics afterward. Come ready to enjoy snacks and mixed drinks provided by Good Vodka! This event is sponsored by Good Vodka, a sustainably distilled spirit created from discarded coffee fruit, generating carbon offset. Good Vodka was founded in 2015 and its mission is to develop new, climate-positive spirits from overlooked agricultural byproducts and novel

The B in BIPOC Self Care Event is a gathering for Black folks to learn more about self care for themselves and the community.In recognition of July being BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, Moy Bien and A Little Mental have teamed up to host The B in BIPOC Self Care Event!As the founders of Black owned self care businesses, we wanted to provide a space to explore the topic of self care and its importance for folks in the Black community. We will moderate a discussion around self care with a panel of care-centric and creative Black professionals. We will

In collaboration with PACA member co-ops: Obvious Agency, and Making Worlds, PACA continues its solidarity economy assemblies with Capacity!*Register here for in-person and zoom participation. Zoom link will be emailed out to everyone in advance.*As we work to build a solidarity economy, where we truly take care of each other and have our collective well-being at the heart of our everyday, the summit can sometimes be a steep climb in a world currently created to keep us separate and in competition with one another. A question organizers must ask themselves, and each other, again and again is: how do we

Join us for a night of fun and trivia about our neighborhood on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 6-8 p.m at Historic Rittenhouse Town.Welcome to Germantown Quizzo! Join us for a night of fun and trivia on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 6-8 p.m.. We'll be located at 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Bring your friends, your favorite brew (beer, cider, etc.), and test your knowledge on a variety of Germantown-specific topics while enjoying some refreshments. Our event is perfect for anyone who loves to socialize and have a good time. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to

Join us for a community potluck picnic!Meet us at the picnic tables behind the FDR Community Clubhouse. You may want to bring outdoor chairs or a blanket for additional seating. We will provide plates, bowls, and plasticware but please consider bringing your own plastic dishes to use for sustainability!IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DISH to share please make a list of all the ingredients used, to be displayed on the table. We will provide index cards if you need them. If your dish contains wild mushrooms that you foraged, please make sure that you had them identified by other mycologists,

Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at this interactive community art show!Join us on 4th Friday for Germantown Art & Sound, a kickback for local creatives with an art show highlighting local artists. Complete with complimentary wine and a music playlist that is uniquely curated by our guests, we deliver your Friday night vibes just right.Event DetailsTickets: Suggested donation of $10. Cash, cash app, venmo and card accepted at the door.Food & Drink: Wine, candies and treats will be available. This event is also BYOB.Transportation: Our House Culture Center is easily accessible by bus (route 23). Free &

Come be a nature detective and notice the natural world around us!SATURDAY, JULY 29Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)10:00 – 11:00 AMOlivia Kirkpatrick, Landscape Designer, GreenWeaver LandscapesHave you ever wondered what types of plants grow in your backyard or at Jenkins? Come be a nature detective and notice similarities, differences, shapes, and colors in the natural world around us. Learn tips and tricks to identify common native plants. Bring your curiosity and observation skills!Suitable for ages 5 and up. Classes will take place outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Members: $10/class | Non-Members: $15/class

Get ready to move your body and connect with the earth in our Rebearth Dance Workshop with Sanchel Brown!West African dance classes from a spiritual perspective with instructor Sanchel Brown.More about Black Lotus HHCBlack Lotus Holistic Healing Collective is known for is a space designed for BIPOC healers/practitioners to be centered in the healing in order for them to heal those in the BIPOC community. Vibrational healing is the ancient art of healing with sound; it traces back to ancient Egypt & Tibet. Sound vibrations can heal the physical body at a cellular level by adjusting blockages and imbalances. These

Free monthly art programming for young people and their grown ups in Cobbs Creek!We're creating a space for young people ages 5-10+ and their grown ups to come and enjoy 2 hours of creating and connecting with nature. Each month we'll experiment with different forms of art making. We ask that grown ups stay for the entire duration of the workshop to experience art making with the special young person in your life. Cobbs Creek Art club for kids is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation

Climb the hills and find the hidden treasures in less-travelled corners of Fairmount ParkClimb the hills and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Start: Chestnut Hill East Station, PhiladelphiaFinish: 30th Street Station, PhiladelphiaDistance: 20mi or lessOptional endpoints: East Falls StationTerrain: gravel, paved, wooded hiking trails that are rocky at timesTransit: At 30th St Station, take the Chestnut Hill East Line.  If coming from NY or NJ, take the 9:07am SEPTA from Trenton and remain onboard until Chestnut Hill East.Return: Septa to Chestnut Hill EastParking: Free parking in Chestnut Hill. Parking near the end and hopping the train in the morning may

Join us for a free guided kayak tour of the Delaware River.Looking for a new adventure? Come join us at Glen Foerd this summer as we explore the beautiful Delaware River by kayak. Kayak excursions will be led by professionally certified guides and are appropriate for all levels of experience. The tour will include an introduction to the basics of paddling and an overview of safety protocols. Our exploration will be in tandem kayaks, so grab a buddy and come join us! Please arrive on time so our staff can deliver the safety talk and get everyone out on the

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION W CURATOR AND ARTISTSWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted and led by few contributing artists. On opening day, which is EARTH DAY - Saturday, April 22nd, tours will include environmental advocate artists; Anabelle Rodríguez, Maura Williams and others. You won’t want miss this special opportunity to hear from these artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change.Tour runs approximately 45 minutes.FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday

Tour the History of Fashion as Activism From Then to NowWhen you think of Philly do you think of fashion? After this small walking group tour, thinking of fashion will become second nature. Journey through fashion's history learning about its place in protests and activist movements going all the way back to the 1950's until now. Fashion as Activism, an immersive shoppable tour will start at Blk Ivy Thrift located at 3605 Lancaster Avenue and conclude at Grant BLVD located at 140 S. 34th Street. For this very special experience you'll be guided by educator, fashion activist and CEO of