Join Iris on Saturday, September 14 from 4-6 PM at the Norris Square Neighborhood Project for an alcoholado-making workshop.Photo Credit: Anh ThaiMaking Alcoholado with Iris Brown is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, from 4-6 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, September 15, from 4-6 PM. The FREE workshop takes place at the Norris Square Neighborhood Project, 2248 N Palethorp St, Philadelphia, PA. Parking is available surrounding the park. This event is fully wheelchair accessible and will be primarily in Spanish with English interpretation provided.The alcoholado workshop is organized in conjunction with Convalescence, an immersive art installation by artist Pepón

Bathe in the autumnal beauty of a masterfully designed Japanese garden in the heart of Fairmount Park with a certified forest therapy guide. What will we do? Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, happiness, and a sense of awe. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing” and refers to bathing in the beneficial compounds which trees emit, such as oxygen and phytoncides. Why do I need a guide? While it’s true that no one needs a guide to benefit from a walk

An art exhibition emphasizing the importance of awareness and collective effort in healing our warming earth. Gradients of Growth, a solo exhibition by artist Deirdre Murphy, examines the impact of the Anthropocene climate on tree cavity-nesting birds and East Coast pollinator species through paintings and monoprints, focusing on ecological hope and environmental healing. Inspired by nest cavities found during her residency at the Lower Merion Conservancy, Murphy's paintings feature portal views of natural scenes, while her print series, drawing from the Lehigh University Trembley Herbarium collection, highlights the significance of herbariums in climate change research. Murphy's work emphasizes the importance

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

Learn about the impact that 15,000 soldiers had on Kennett citizens on September 10,1777.Featured Speaker: Cliff Parker, Director, Chester County ArchivesIn September 1777, British and American soldiers marched across Chester County’s landscape, causing considerable damage to those in their path. On September 10, 15,000 British Crown Force soldiers and camp followers descended on Kennett Township and the tiny settlement of Kennett Village. Mr. Parker will share his research and stories of the “ordinary people” and how this event altered the course of many lives. Facilitated by author and journalist Mark Bowden

FREE FUN WITH THE PHILLY GOATS in partnership with Harriton House! Bring the entire family for fun outside with GOATS! Activities will include goat cuddling, storybook reading, and a silly play. We hope to see you there! Event is rain or shine.    

Come learn how to carve your stamps using easy to carve Lino-cut. We will have the opportunity to create a collection of community stamps!The second of our 2024 Linda Dubin Garfield Fellowship exhibition, "Press Change" workshops!How can the use of repeated images and/or text be used to amplify your message? What are some ways we can use stamps for protest and liberation? Come learn how to carve your stamps using easy to carve Lino-cut. We will have the opportunity to create a collection of stamps to use as a community. This workshop is open to all! We invite everyone who

Discover the life histories of insect and plant species found in goldenrod fields.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Last Chance Café: The Secret Life of a Goldenrod Field2:00–3:30 PMMike Weilbacher, Naturalist and Author of Wild PhillyGoldenrod fields—the wrongful villains in thousands of allergy-relief commercials—are a critically important ecosystem for millions of butterflies, bugs, and birds, offering a last chance for life-saving pollen and nectar before the long winter sets in. In a combination of indoor talk and outdoor walk, discover the wonderful life histories of the many insect and plant species found in goldenrod fields. You’ll gain a deep appreciation for this critical ecosystem

Saxophonist Mervin Toussaint plays the music from his debut album "Lakay."Bandleader Mervin Toussaint brings his soulful and intimate compositions to Germantown! An extension of his debut album, "Lakay," Mervin will bring you along on his journey of self-reflection, connection, and joy. “Lakay,” means “home” in Haitian Kreyól, and with this music, Mervin welcomes you into his home and into his world.This is a family-friendly event!About Mervin Toussaint:Mervin Toussaint is an emerging saxophonist and composer making waves as both a performer and educator in the Philadelphia area. A Haitian American, Toussaint grew up in the Haitian church which provided an important

Though there are several swifts native to North America only one can be spotted east of the Rocky Mountains - the chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica). In Philadelphia they can be spotted by the hundreds diving into our chimneys during the fall migration. If you can find the right chimney, this nightly descent is truly a wonder to behold. Join bird-enthusiast and nature guide Anisa George in learning more about this soot colored world traveler some people like to describe as a cigar with wings. We'll meet up for a bowl of veggie chilli at a Germantown community park, learn a

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

Come to this cooking demonstration/tasting and learn about one of the Culinary Literacy Center's signature programs: Edible Alphabet!Welcoming Week is a national initiative that seeks to build common ground in communities across the United States. It encourages dialogue and forges relationships between immigrants, refugees, and U.S.-born citizens. As a Welcoming City, Philadelphia has shown its commitment to this national cause for over five years by coordinating events and programming.This year, the Culinary Literacy Center will mark Welcoming Week through a cooking demonstration and tasting centered around one of the Culinary Literacy Center's signature programs: Edible Alphabet English. The program will

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

Introduction to Shibori Techniques (includes drink ticket) Learn several techniques based upon ancient Japanese traditions including sewing, rope, and resist methods. All ages and abilities. Learn how to apply ancient Japanese techniques of fabric surface design. Create patterns using sewing, rope, and shape resists. Your choice of a silk scarf or cotton fabric for your design. BYO fabric and/or a jar to take home additional plant based dye created in the workshop to continue the fun. The Lazy Hammock is a new community-driven public space featuring a covered bar, a new 20-foot stage, and a performance venue, including a 16-foot

To mark the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride to the First Continental Congress, Carpenters’ Hall is teaming up with the Paul Revere House in Boston, and the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry to shed light on this forgotten chapter of American history. Witness Revere’s arrival by horse and hear from Revere himself and his fellow Bostonian John Adams, who was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, about the crucial news Revere delivered on his Philadelphia rides and how it impacted the course of the American Revolution.

This 8 week course will teach beginning wheel throwing and ceramic glazing skills.What makes a cup a cup? What makes a cup a “good” cup? Why do we use some cups in our cabinet more often than others? This 8 week course will teach beginning wheel throwing and ceramic glazing skills by exploring these questions. We will cover the entire process of making a wheel thrown ceramic cup, including design ideation, throwing, trimming, making handles, and surface decoration. We will also view images of cup designs ancient to modern, and explore our own mug collections. By producing small, functional forms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Experience a series of healing and artmaking activities with resident artist Ayiana VivianaJoin our current resident artist Ayiana Viviana for an artmaking session that will include a series of art and healing activities. This is the second workshop in her artist residency which includes community engagement and collaboration in creating new artwork for the banners along Torresdale Avenue.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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