Events

Join us on Friday, March 1st for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show.Join us on Friday, March 1st from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show First Friday. We will have light refreshments and live music.Register here if you plan to attend!If you wish to display your work, please fill out the google form linked below.We have extended the deadline to apply to put your work in the show. This is an event to showcase works that Northeast Philadelphia Residents have created. You do not need to

Attend this virtual session to discuss Noah's Garden by Sara Stein with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Back Yards by Sara Stein. This book shows the devastating effects our landscaping choices have made on suburban ecology and is included in the American Horticultural Society's list of 75 Great American Garden Books. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

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!

Hosted by TB Wildlife Photography LLCWorkshop DescriptionJoin this introductory photography workshop and unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, empowering participants with a solid foundation. Explore Exposure Compensation, Auto-Focus, Metering, and more, while mastering important terminology and troubleshooting techniques. Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, this workshop cultivates the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. By the end, you’ll confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and diverse subjects, applicable across various camera types – DSLR, mirrorless, bridge, and superzoom. Elevate your photography

Learn about conchology (the study of shells) and the role of mollusks in our ecosystem, and explore the Wagner's extensive shell collection!MARCH'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEThe Science of ShellsJoin us at this month’s Saturday Open House and dive right in to the world of Conchology - the study of Mollusk shells. Our founder, William Wagner, collected shells throughout his life and travels, leaving behind a vast collection of diverse specimens from around the world! On display you’ll find a wide variety of shells in all colors, shapes and sizes. But mollusks are not just important for their beautiful shells -

Join us for an exciting clothing swap hosted by Remake and Drexel's Retail and Design Club!Join us for an exciting clothing swap hosted by Remake and Drexel's Retail and Design Club! Clean out your closet and bring your unwanted clothes to trade in the name of circular and sustainable fashion. It's the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime and promote eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry.Date: Saturday, March 2ndTime: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: 3501 Market Street, Westphal Room 109, Philadelphia, PADon't miss out on this chance to give your clothes a new life and contribute

Come get lost in the moss (and lichen).You’ve seen those curious patches of green, blue, and yellow filling sidewalk cracks and plastered on trees, but have you ever leaned in for a closer look? Mosses and lichens are everywhere, from cities to old-growth forests, but they remain overlooked and understudied. They are tiny, their features almost microscopic, but they can tell us big stories about our ecosystems–as big as the role they play in shaping them. On this walk, we’ll learn some of those stories, along with the biology, ecology, and identification of common NJ species. So grab a hand

Help reforest 2 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants,tend,or plant native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park along the (River Trail).Dates of volunteer events:(Spring/Fall 2024 Tree Tending) First Saturdays of each month 1 - 4pm3-2-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)4-6-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)5-4-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)6-1-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)7-6-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)7-7-24 Sunday (9 am - 12) and (1pm -4 pm)8-3-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)9-7-24

A March Exhibition WorkshopIn conjunction with Kit Donnelly’s exhibition “Re-membering Ourselves”, featured artist Jordan Tierney will lead a workshop where participants will make ceremonial musical instruments from found plastic bottles and driftwood. We will have a street procession to open the exhibition before the March Opening Reception!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop.This workshop will have enough materials available for 20 people. If you register to attend, please be mindful we are providing supplies for you. If you can no longer come, even

Philly Common ! An uplifting presentation of Technologies, Music and Writing focused on communication and common themes, present and pastPresenting Philly Common !An uplifting presentation of Technologies, Music and Writing focused on communication and common themes, both present and past, that bridge and link people of every background and cultural identity.Stories and History - Music and Writing The 1900s to 1920s immigrations to America from Europe - from Latin America and Asia.Technology linking People, Society, Music and Arts. Recording from Talking Machines to Radio, TV, CDs, Computers to Streaming Media.America 1900 to Present:The Intersection of Black - European - Hispanic

Womynsfest is the longest running free women's festival in Philadelphia! A night of showcasing female artists from ages 5 to ninety nine! A five hour event of showcasing local artist in philadelphia known and unknown! Bringing West philadelphia locals together with the University of Penn! Vitamin d has been hosting and producing thisrespectful since day one!

Receive a 1-2 hour in-person consultation in Philadelphia, PA at your growing space to support ag business planning. This is step one.Sign-up to receive an hour of ag business planning technical assistance in-person at your growing space in Philadelphia, PA supporting crop planning, harvest & post-harvest handling, food safety, small space field cropping, and sales to food hubs. This is the first step in the sign-up process. You will receive a follow-up email to figure out a meeting spot and your TA time and date from rbcfworkshops@gmail.com and you will need to confirm the plan for TA. You must cancel

Attend this session to learn all about Brandywine Museum of Art's newest exhibition with Dr. William L. Coleman ’07 Haverford College.This illustrated talk will give a behind-the-scenes look at a new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art that will be of particular interest to friends of the Haverford College Arboretum. Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination brings together a remarkable group of watercolors, most never before exhibited, that reflect the way this uniquely place-based American artist responded to individual specimens of southeastern Pennsylvania’s plant life. Not as a botanical illustrator but as an art historically literate visionary,

No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

Nature program for the Adventurous Playful Child!Our Tiny Tracks programs provide a time and space for young people (ages 3 - 7) to be guided through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and nature literacy expeditions - all designed to allow for young people to be more aware of, and connected to, the Earth and her many children - rooted, feathered, and furred!​

Want to learn how to use a Glowforge? Then this class is for you! This class is a requirement for UW members wanting to use the Glowforge.COURSE DESCRIPTIONBy now you’ve probably seen the commercials floating around about the Glowforge cutter / engraver machine and the amazing things it can do and create; and if you haven’t, then go check out their website https://glowforge.com to get an idea of just how awesome this thing really is! In this certification class you will be sitting down with MakerSpace Manager Evan Ludwig to make a custom coaster. He will teach you the basics

The next best thing to interviewing our resident mating pair themselves.We’re collecting every bald eagle question or curiosity you’ve ever had about our nesting pair, our live cam program or bald eagles in general for a live Q&A event—hopefully just in time for Hatch Week!Submit your questions here, then tune in to the stream for the answers from Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey's eagle expert Larissa Smith.This webinar is being offered ONLINE through Zoom. Webinar ID and password will be sent out before the start of the class. If you did not receive the webinar information, please check your

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help home schoolers explore a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment is our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. Taught by Brian Rudnick, a math, language, and nature educator who dabbles in theater. He delivers interactive “show and tell” programs for many organizations. Recommended ages: 8 to 12. $5 per child. Note: The registration link is for the first date. other registration links will be added soon

Come join us at Christy Rec to help design artful activations along 63rd street.This Fall Amber Art and Design, Clean Air Council, and Tiny WPA will be creating public art installations along 63rd street and we need your help to inspire the designs. Four Cobbs Creek Park entrances will be improved to invite more families into the park at safe Parkway crossings and offer play and learning spaces for children. Park entrances will include asphalt art on the paved trail and areas for children and families to learn and play together. Come and join us for an evening of creativity,

Come craft and create at this Basketry Basics workshop at Urban Village! Make a basket, have a drink, leave with a treasure!Come on out for a lovely evening of learning and crafting with natural materials! This workshop will guide participants through the basics of making a simple basket with natural materials. Few experiences compare to learning and utilizing ancient human skills to create something personal that’ll last for ages! Finished products can be taken home and used as:natural container for precious objectshome decorbio-degradable plantermost organic koozie at the barbequeand so much more!The goal of this workshop is to help raise

Pysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with waxPysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with a wax pen and using sequential dyeing. Because we will work with candles and raw eggs, this class is not appropriate for children. All supplies are included.Wednesday March 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time

Join us for a volunteer-led conversation with other local residents about living a more sustainable lifestyle.Many of our traditional ideas and practices need to be reconsidered to facilitate the swift transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. We will consider the impact of our built environment, transportation, the natural environment, food, our stuff, disinformation, and individual actions on carbon pollution. We will rethink more sustainable practices that are more consistent with our values. Our goal is to give every participant actionable information that they can incorporate into their lives right now. Pre-registration is required. Please visit Riverbend’s website for more

Mountainfilm on Tour visits Malvern, PA on March 6!Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art and ideas.Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of

Experience world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and 2024 Choreographic Fellow Nicola Wills, alongside the return of Jodie’s Gates, Beautiful Once (2017). Jennifer Archibald, lauded by The Philadelphia Inquirer for her “sleek, lovely, highly athletic” choreography, is the founder and director of Arch Dance Company and a lecturer at Columbia and Yale Universities. This world premiere marks the beginning of a two-year commission culminating in a full-length ballet in BalletX’s 2024-2025 season. Nicola Wills is BalletX’s 2024 Choreographic Fellow. Wills has danced with Queensland Ballet, Ballet Dortmund, and Royal Ballet of Flanders, and was selected for the BalletX Fellowship from over 55 international applicants.

Join us for open hour volunteer days at Lundale Farm! Trellis staff will be working on various projects and we'd love for you to stop by!Weekly open hours at our greenhouse and educational garden located at Lundale Farm!Trellis staff will be plugging away at a number of different projects each Thursday as we get our greenhouse and educational garden operational for our first year of growing in this space. We welcome you to join us at any point between 11am and 4pm for as long as you'd like. We will have gloves and tools available - just wear clothes you

Share your stories of Germantown. THEME: Affordable housing and keeping itThis is Part 3 of 3 in the seriesShare your stories about “home,” change, neighborhoods, development, and housing in Germantown. Let’s keep the stories alive, and help inform solutions for the future of Germantown.A facilitator will help bring out the stories of the group.Sharing is optional. You can also just listen.Light food and refreshments, childcare available (please register).A collaboration between: Germantown Info Hub, Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together, and storytellers of GermantownALL THEMES AND DATES IN THE SERIES:Sunday, February 11th 3:00 - 5:00pmHomecoming, departures, stayingstories about returning to the

Attend this workshop to learn all about kombucha with horticulturist, Charles BoneJoin Horticulturist Charles Bone for an introduction to making Kombucha at home. Just what is a SCOBY and how does it transform tea and sugar into the tangy health drink everyone loves? Charles will guide you through the homebrew process from tea selection to bottling and give helpful tips and tricks he has learned along the way.Photo Credit: sk

Come join us for a cozy evening of journaling, reflection, and creativity with like-minded individuals!Journaling Night at Triple Bottom BrewingJournaling NightCome join us for a cozy evening of journaling at Triple Bottom Brewing! Grab your favorite notebook and pen (though plenty of materials are available), and unwind with fellow journaling enthusiasts in a relaxed setting. No experience needed, all are welcome! Prompts are provided and there's opportunity for discussion, or simply enjoying taking the time to yourself. Come early or stay after for delicious brews from Triple Bottom Brewing, and Angie's Vietnamese food. Treat yourself with an hour of mindful

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. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

This is an hour of remote ag business planning technical assistance that will be confirmed upon sign-up. Date subject to change.Speak with an agriculture technical assistance provider about crop planning, harvest and post-harvest handling in preparation for farm market and food hub sales, using sustainable practices for small space production. These time slots are virtual conversations. To sign up for an in-person meeting see the other in-person sessions in this collection listed for Monday and Wednesday. Your actual technical assistance slot will be confirmed by email from rbcfworkshops@gmail.com.

Enjoy a morning of guided birding in the Andorra Natural Area with birder Tony Croasdale!Enjoy a morning of guided birding in the Andorra Natural Area with birder Tony Croasdale!

VU PHL is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to transform donations into curated orders for children!Cradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations—beautiful and loved outfits and essentials from the community—that you and VU, will quality check, sort, package, and prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of Service Partners.What we will be doing on Saturday, March 9th, 10AM - 12 PM:VU in partnership with Cradles to Crayons, will sort, organize, and curate orders for specific children in the Giving Factory.Notes ahead of the event!VU will add you to Cradles to Crayons's

Liberty Flea Vinyl & Vintage is a market for people who love vinyl records, tapes, cds but also like to shop for vintage clothing and antiques all together! This event is indoors at 1301 S Columbus Blvd from 10am to 5pm on March 9th.  Free Parking for all attendees and vendors! Earlybird admission from 10am to 11am is $10, General admission is 11am to 5pm and costs $5 in advance, $7 day of show. Shop amazing vinyl record and vintage vendors together, under one roof!

Join tea expert, blew kind, to learn all the ins and outs of tea. origin. ethics. brewing methods. tasting. and pairingJoin tea expert, blew kind, to learn all the ins and outs of tea. origin. ethics. brewing methods. tasting. and pairing.blew kind has trained over 100 people in tea preparation over the past 14 years with her previous cafes Leotah's Place and Franny Lous Porch in Philadelphia. She loves the process, the connection to the land, and creating restful, energizing experiences for others around tea.This is a great opportunity for current baristas and managers to hone in their skills as

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!

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Scherenschnitte is the German word for scissor cut. Have you ever wanted to learn how to make small paper cut portraits similar to the ones hanging on the first floor walls?In this class you will learn how to cut out a design or use patterns that can be traced to make your very own!. No experience necessary. This class is taught by Lori Raggio.This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a

Crochet a thing, sculpt a thing, turn a thing into a button- ALL SHROOMY!* *This event is free and open to everyone. The PMC is funded entirely through donations. If you are able, please consider making a donation at checkout to give an amount of your choice**Hey folks! Join us at the Community Clubhouse at FDR Park for some crocheting and crafting with long-time PMC member, Cassie! We welcome artists and aspiring artists alike.We will be crocheting the mushroom pattern seen in the event banner above. The perfect gift for a fellow mycophile in your life or a gentle piece of decor for

Join us for a delicious Vegan Sunday Brunch 2 Go - grab your plant-based goodies and enjoy a tasty meal on the go!Welcome to Vegan Sunday Brunch 2 Go! Join us for a delicious plant-based meal in person. Start your Sunday off right with a variety of mouthwatering vegan dishes. From savory to sweet, we've got you covered. Come hungry and leave happy! Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in some guilt-free brunch options. Grab your friends and family and come hungry! We can't wait to see you there! Herbal Infusion option is available as an add-on.

Come craft and create at this Basketry Basics workshop at Tannery Run! Make a basket, have a drink, leave with a treasure!Come on out for a lovely afternoon of learning and crafting with natural materials and ejoy a free beer / cider/ seltzer om the house! This workshop will guide participants through the basics of making a simple basket with natural materials. Few experiences compare to learning and utilizing ancient human skills to create something personal that’ll last for ages! Finished products can be taken home and used as:natural container for precious objectshome decorbio-degradable plantermost organic koozie at the barbequeand

Ever heard of the Ticking Tombstone? How about the Gray Devil? Charles Adams will talk about those bits of local lore and other fascinating legends at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli. Adams has been tracking strange happenings all around Pennsylvania and the Jersey Shore for decades, and has written more than a dozen books on the subject. His talk will focus on the ghostly sightings, haunted houses and other oddities of the Philadelphia region, including Chester, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Adams is the editor of The Historical Review of Berks County. He has served as

Join us for a fireside chat exploring the intersection of human rights, climate change, and immigration in the global south.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduPlease join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Join us for a fireside chat exploring the intersection of human rights, climate change, and immigration in the global south with one of this year’s University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Bok Visiting International Professors, Dean Raymon Atuguba of the University of Ghana

Come, sit, write, talk and meet some new people!Krystle Griffin, who runs the Craft Coven’s monthly poetry workshops every second Wednesday of the month at Starr Garden, will be holding in person Office Hours at Cherry Street Pier. This will be a sort of sit and write where people can come and work on whatever they’re writing currently. Only this one won’t be silent. General discussion and workshopping pieces is highly encouraged. As well as Krystle will have guided prompt writing for anyone who would like. She is also open to help with editing, feedback, whatever you may need. All

"Working together for Urban Waters." Together we will share successes, discuss challenges, and move into action for urban communities.Join fellow community partners and environmental professionals working in the urban Delaware Estuary to share successes, discuss challenges, and act toward environmental justice. This is a FREE event including breakfast and lunch.After breakfast, sign-in, and opening remarks, we will hear from several speakers of urban community group leaders from the Urban Waters Delaware River Location (Camden NJ, Chester PA, Philadelphia PA, and Wilmington DE). After lunch, attendees will be able to join breakout discussion groups based on a topic of their choice

North zone horticulturist, Briar Maverick will lead the way in a hands-on pruning class!Late dormancy is the time right before woody plants start pushing new growth in the spring, and it is the perfect time to prune summer-blooming shrubs like roses, hydrangeas, and spirea. Join Briar for a hands-on workshop where he'll go over the basics of pruning and plant physiology, cover some common tools and techniques, and give everyone a chance to gain pruning experience.This class is outdoors so please dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be provided. If you have your own pruners, loppers, or handsaw

Anna Siefken, deputy director of the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), shares her expertise and insight.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduAs our planet inches closer to the maximum warming target of 1.5 C, signaling a point of no return, governments across the world are called upon to accelerate climate action and set aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. This unprecedented urgency requires us to prioritize sectors where focused action will have the most significant impact.Cutting emissions in the building

Join Penn IUR for a conversation exploring efforts to introduce renewable energy to informal settlements in Accra, Ghana.On Wednesday March 13th at 9:00am, join the Penn Institute for Urban Research for a conversation exploring efforts to introduce renewable energy to informal settlements in Accra, Ghana. Presented by Penn IUR Fellow James Kwame Mensah in conversation with Penn IUR Co-Director Eugénie Birch, this event builds on the new policy digest published by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy.Ghana’s electrical system is not only highly reliant on fossil fuels (66 percent of the total) but also does not meet demand due to

Meeting at 7301 Henry Ave, 19128. Parking at Wigard Avenue Trailhead. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! 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

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

This hands-on workshop will showcase winter orchard pruning techniques that support a healthy year for your fruit productionJose Spellman-Lopez will share winter pruning tips and tricks using the Ruth Bennett Community Farm's diverse orchard trees, vines and shrubs to model best practices for winter pruning.

Senior Fellow Danny Cullenward discusses the Biden administration's use of incentive-based industrial policy in the energy transitionThis event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduPlease join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!The Biden administration is presiding over a fundamental shift in climate policy strategy, having embraced a series of incentive-based industrial policy measures as the primary means by which to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are mobilizing massive public

During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing.During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing. We will be using rubber blocks for easier cutting. This is a class for adults and/or mature teens, as we will be using sharp cutting tools. If possible, please prepare a simple drawing or pattern that will fit onto a 4 in by 6 in block. Please dress casual as we will be working with printmaking ink

Join artist Xenobia Bailey as she exposes the deferred historical achievements of Philadelphia's Radical Black Elite from the early 1800s.The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Association for Public Art, is delighted to host artist Xenobia Bailey as its 200th Anniversary signature talk for the theme Soul of America: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts. Ms. Bailey, a fiber-artist, crocheter, designer, researcher, and cultural activist, describes her creative practice and talk as such:“I seek the continuum of the aesthetic of ‘Funk’ and material culture across African American communities – from contemporary homemakers, caregivers, and domestic workers to early Free

No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!

The Clean Energy Co-op is helping Weavers Way Co-op go solar! The Weavers Way Co-op is on its way to having solar power thanks to cooperation between two co-ops, Weavers Way and the Clean Energy Co-op (the Clean Energy Co-op is different from The Energy Co-op, which is a Philadelphia-based energy supplier). Weavers Way Co-op, a local food cooperative with 4 grocery stores and 2 farms, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Clean Energy Co-op to have solar panels on the roof of its new Germantown store. The Clean Energy Co-op uses a proven and awarded

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. 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 – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, MARCH 14Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class

The Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is organized by the Local Yarn Shops in Greater Philadelphia! The 2024 Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is our first-ever Philadelphia yarn crawl and we are so very excited to welcome you to this fun four-day event taking place March 14-17, 2024 across 16 shops. A yarn crawl is an organized event giving fiber craft enthusiasts the opportunity to visit the local yarn shops in the area. You can register for the crawl by pre-ordering a Passport ($5) or Passport/Tote ($20) that will be available for pick-up during the crawl at the first shop you plan

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 6: BuddhismExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 6: Buddhist Environmental Approaches in a Global ContextIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring Buddhist tradition. Bhante Pemaratana of the Pittsburgh Buddhist

About 2,500 individual stars are visible to the human eye. Due to light pollution, you can only see 200-300 in suburbs!Participate in PSGV's Earth Hour efforts! Learn how outdoor lighting works, how vision works, and how the careless and excessive use of artificial light at night negatively affects us and the environment, as well as what to do about it.This presentation will take place via Zoom. Barry Johnson is the volunteer webmaster for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting CounciBarry works to educate, municipal officials, business leaders, and the general public about outdoor lighting issues, including glare, light trespass, and waste outdoor

Accomplished alumni working in the field of energy share insights for preparing for a successful entrance into the energy sector.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.upenn.eduPlease join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Interested in a career in the energy sector? The Kleinman Center will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. Panelists will discuss their