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SUMMARY:Plant Swap & Tree Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual plant swap!  Bring what you can and take what you’d like\, with consideration for others participating in the event. All ages are welcome. \nCourtesy of PA Interfaith Power & Light\, we will be giving away free native tree saplings while supplies last! Come learn about how planting native trees and shrubs creates healthier communities for wildlife and humans alike! \nItems you can bring to swap: \n-Cuttings in water \n-Potted plants- disease and pest-free. Be prepared to part with the pot! \n-Empty pots in good condition (non-disposable) and plant hangers \nPlease identify plants with labels to the best of your ability and bring a box/container for transporting your finds. \nThis event will be held outdoors behind the mansion unless there is inclement weather\, in which case we’ll move inside the Main House. \nThis event is free of charge but please consider selecting a $5\, $10\, or $15 donation ticket to further support our environmental programs.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-swap-tree-giveaway/
LOCATION:Glen Foerd\, 5001 Grant Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19114\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food Hub Tour of Philly Foodworks
DESCRIPTION:Join Dylan Baird CEO of Philly Foodworks for a tour of the Philly Foodworks warehouse and for a conversation about local supply chain source\n\n\nThis tour will take place during the annual PFW open house\, so there will be many vendors to interact with and products to sample.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/food-hub-tour-of-philly-foodworks/
LOCATION:1978 W Hunting Park Ave\, 1978 West Hunting Park Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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SUMMARY:SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow\, as well as protect your garden from pests. \nThis trellis workshop is for beginner and intermediate gardeners looking to gain more knowledge about gardening techniques. We will focus on trellising and explore why\, how\, and what food-producing plants and non-food-producing plants will benefit from trellising.  We will also explore what style of trellis is most beneficial based on the plant itself. The goal is for people to leave with a newly developed skill that is readily accessible for them to implement in their growing practice this season \nPlease note: this workshop takes place at the POP Learning Orchards at Woodlands Cemetery (4100 Woodland Avenue). \nLed by Tisha Golafaie (Beginner-intermediate level workshop)
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/swwag-workshop-trellis-and-protect-your-garden-2/
LOCATION:POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands\, 4100 Woodland Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Free Community Events,Gardening,Sankofa Community Farm,Series
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition
DESCRIPTION:Troy Bynum\, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC\, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.\n\n\nJoin 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. \n \nPerfect 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\, superzoom\, and even your phone. Elevate your photography journey with this workshop! \n \nParticipants should bring a camera and the instruction/user manual for use during the hands-on portions.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-photography-wildlife-edition-8/
LOCATION:548 Flourtown Rd\, 548 Flourtown Road\, Lafayette Hill\, PA\, 19444\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Bike Rentals [2025]
DESCRIPTION:Free\, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come\, first-served\, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. \n  \nHave your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats\, chains\, brake adjustments)\, diagnostics\, and bike safety brochures. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/free-bike-rentals-2025/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:---Biking,---On the Trail,Free Community Events
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SUMMARY:EcoFair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair\, Green Philly’s second annual family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. Enjoy a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas with: \nInspiring and educational programming featuring storytelling and workshops.\nArt activations by Walls for Justice.\nSustainable Marketplace: Shop eco-alternatives for your home and life from local makers and businesses.\nDiscover how to take action and get involved with local nonprofits.\nMeet and network with other sustainably-minded friends. \nWhether you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the planet or simply looking for a fun and educational experience\, EcoFair has something for everyone. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement towards a greener future!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ecofair-2025/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riverfront North Art & History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided by local Philadelphia artist\, Bob Dix\n\n\nDiscover the flora and fauna as well as the rich history of the Riverfront North Trailas well as learn some watercolor and other art techniques\, as a peaceful stroll becomes a lovely time of sketching and painting. \n \nThe northern part of the river front of Philadelphia has a long story of industrial growth and expansion. Now with the addition of riverfront trail\, nature has reclaimed many parts\, to give us scenic views and beautiful walks. \n \nWith just a few art supplies\, participants will learn about not only about the plants and animals and history of the area\, they will also learn to illustrate the surroundings. Part travelogue\, part artistic escape and part history talk\, this unique experience is a great way to spend a few hours of a day. \n \nCome explore and appreciate Riverfront North in a unusual and creative way!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/riverfront-north-art-history-tour/
LOCATION:Pennypack on the Delaware\, Pennypack Pth\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating Native Plant Communities
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to craft a resilient native plant palette in alignment with the ecological clues of your land. Explore a practical template to guide the process of crafting a community of native plants that will bring ease to the wonkiness of wildlife habitat designing. Leave feeling empowered to take on your next lawn to lushy habitat project.\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday\, May 17\, 2025.\nAbout the Instructor:\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, rebuilds ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences for all ages. She is CBLP Certified\, Ecological/Permaculture Certified Designer\, Mt. Cuba Center Ecological Gardening Certified\, and holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education. She facilitates trainings and certificates for home gardeners and landscaping crews and coordinates Lancaster Schoolyard Habitat. In addition\, Elyse uses a participatory approach with land owners\, during the design/install/steward process\, to maximize the potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creating-native-plant-communities/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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SUMMARY:Saturday Wildflower Walk: Spring Edition
DESCRIPTION:Rain or shine\nAppropriate for Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17 \nJoin wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows\, woods\, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants\, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out. In May\, we should see a large variety of spring wildflowers. All levels of knowledge are welcome. There may be some periods of moderately paced hiking\, so wear comfortable hiking shoes. Feel free to bring a camera and a wildflower guide\, such as Peterson’s Field Guide or Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide\, if you’d like\, and enjoy a botanical-filled walk.  \nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nPlease check in first at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide afterward. Please be on time. \nMembers (Sign-in for your discount!): FREE\nNon-members: $18 per adult; $10 per teen ages 12-17. The non-member fee includes admission.\nGuest Pass Registrants (for non-members only): FREE (Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in.)\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/saturday-wildflower-walk-spring-edition-6/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:Blueprint for our Future: Declarations of Interdependence
DESCRIPTION:Printmaking by the People Workshop: Create a “Blueprint for our Future” using the cyanotype printmaking process.\n\n\nIn this workshop let by teaching artists Sofie Rose Seymour and Joy Lai participants will be able to rearrange\, recombine\, and layer together excerpts from the Declaration of Independence\, their own writing and illustrations\, and personal possessions in order to interrogate\, challenge\, and reclaim this document and the nation it created. By having excerpts of the Declaration prepared on transparent sheets\, participants will be able to cut up and rearrange words\, block out or annotate the text\, and add their own words\, creating a new declaration from the building blocks of the old while using the cyanotype process. \nThis event is part of Mural Arts’ Printmaking by the People\, a city-wide project that will help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration by asking Philadelphians the question\, if the Declaration were to be written today\, what rights would you want it to include? Come join us and have a chance for your work to serve as inspiration for an upcoming mural and to be shown in an exhibition at the Free Library! \nAll are welcome to stop by and print\, no prior experience is necessary.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/blueprint-for-our-future-declarations-of-interdependence/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA)\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating Native Plant Communities
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to craft a resilient native plant palette in alignment with the ecological clues of your land. Explore a practical template to guide the process of crafting a community of native plants that will bring ease to the wonkiness of wildlife habitat designing. Leave feeling empowered to take on your next lawn to lushy habitat project.This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday\, May 17\, 2025.   About the Instructor: Elyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, rebuilds ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences for all ages. She is CBLP Certified\, Ecological/Permaculture Certified Designer\, Mt. Cuba Center Ecological Gardening Certified\, and holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education. She facilitates trainings and certificates for home gardeners and landscaping crews and coordinates Lancaster Schoolyard Habitat. In addition\, Elyse uses a participatory approach with land owners\, during the design/install/steward process\, to maximize the potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations.REGISTER NOW: \nGeneral Public \nIndividual+ & Dual+ Members \nSupporter\, Advocate & Conservator Members
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creating-native-plant-communities-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nurture with Nature: Therapeutic Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety\, process grief\, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities\, the workshops in this series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. \nWorkshops are led by Kate Irvine\, a licensed Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner and mixed media artist. Participants are welcome to attend one\, some\, or all four 2025 sessions. \nThis May 17th session will take place in Nature’s Sanctuary\, a green burial habitat at Laurel Hill West. We’ll utilize pressed flowers and collage to create take-home suncatchers
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nurture-with-nature-therapeutic-horticulture-4/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill West\, Belmont Avenue\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, USA\, 225 Belmont Avenue\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Health in Nature,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walk,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event,Special Tour,Tours and Explorations,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Nurture with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety\, process grief\, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities\, the workshops in this series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. \nWorkshops are led by Kate Irvine\, a licensed Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner and mixed media artist. Participants are welcome to attend one\, some\, or all four 2025 sessions. \nThese sessions will take place in either Bala Green or Nature’s Sanctuary\, Laurel Hill West’s green burial habitats. We’ll utilize pressed flowers and collage to create take-home suncatchers. \nThis event is taking place during Love Your Park Week\, a citywide celebration of Philadelphia’s park system.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nurture-with-nature/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill Cemetery West\, 225 Belmont Ave\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T180000
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SUMMARY:Bodies & Territories: Ecofeminist Legacy - Film Screening and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:A Film Screening and Conversation with Raquel Cecilia Mendieta\, Silvana Cardell\, and Mey-Yen Moriuchi at Taller Puertorriqueño\nBodies & Territories: Ecofeminist Legacy brings together choreographer Silvana Cardell\, filmmaker Raquel Cecilia Mendieta\, and art historian Mey-Yen Moriuchi for a screening and conversation that reflects on and reimagines ecofeminist artistic practice. Silvana Cardell’s new production TERRA: Bodies & Territories will premier in June on the forested land of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in northwest Philadelphia. Cardell’s production aligns the bodies of her dance ensemble with the land\, merging human movement with nature to reveal our inextricable livelihood and empowerment.\nIn this program leading up to the June performances\, Cardell’s work will be discussed in conversation with the groundbreaking work of the artist Ana Mendieta (1948-1985)\, whose performative artistic practice embedded her own body into the land. Filmmaker Raquel Cecilia Mendieta introduces Ana Mendieta’s work through two short films\, Ana Mendieta\, Nature Inside (8:23 min) and Whispering Cave (27 min) for this exclusive screening. Bringing Cardell’s new production and Mendieta’s work together\, art historian Mey-Yen Moriuchi will moderate a conversation on the legacy of ecofeminist artistic practice and its relevance today.\n \nRegister Now\n \nAbout the Presenters: \nSilvana Cardell\, a dancer\, choreographer\, and educator\, has been awarded a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography. With roots in Argentina and the US\, she has directed dance companies and developed programs in both countries. Cardell’s performances blend dance\, theater\, and visual arts\, and draw inspiration from her personal experiences and cultural background. Her work often addresses social issues and challenges dominant cultural narratives.\nCardell’s performances have been showcased domestically and internationally since the late-90s. Her projects have received significant funding from prominent organizations\, including the National Endowment for the Arts\, Pew Center for the Arts & Heritage\, and the New England Foundation for the Arts\, The National Endowment for the Arts\, and Mid Atlantic Foundation of the Arts. She is also committed to advancing dance in her communities\, having founded several organizations\, including EDA Escuela de Danza del Abasto\, a three-year professional dance training program sponsored by Secretaria de Cultura de la Nacion in Argentina\, and Sala Ana Itelman\, a performance space sponsored by the Instituto Nacional del Teatro in Buenos Aires and Cardell Dance Studio in Philadelphia.\nIn Philadelphia\, Cardell has collaborated extensively with Manfred Fishbeck at Group Motion Dance Company\, Myra Bazell and Madison Mario at Scrap Performance\, Merian Soto\, theater director Blanka Zizka and created Cardell Dance Theater and Cardell Dance Studio.\nFrom 2009 to 2022\, she served as the Director and Chair of the Department of Dance at Georgian Court University.\nRaquel Cecilia  is an independent filmmaker and writer best known for her recent films on her aunt\, artist Ana Mendieta. Her films have screened at film festivals\, art museums and galleries world-wide. Raquel is also the Administrator of the Estate of Ana Mendieta Collection and has published numerous essays about Ana Mendieta in art catalogues\, most notably the essay on her experience overseeing the digital restoration of Mendieta’s moving image works on film and video in the catalogue Ana Mendieta: Covered in Time & History. She is currently working on a feature length documentary about the life and art of Ana Mendieta and was recently awarded a large grant from a philanthropic organization to help complete the film.\nMey-Yen Moriuchi is the co-editor of Art and Activism in the Twenty-First Century (Routledge\, 2022) which examines the role and breadth of contemporary activist art. Dr. Moriuchi’s book\, Mexican Costumbrismo: Race\, Society\, and Identity in Nineteenth-Century Art\, was published by Penn State University Press in 2018\, and received honorable mention by the Eleanor Tufts Award committee. Dr. Moriuchi received her B.A. in History of Art and International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania\, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in History of Art from Bryn Mawr College. Dr.  Moriuchi teaches a variety of topics\, including Latin American art\, art and history of Mexico\, women and art\, public art\, and contemporary art and activism.\n \nMajor support for TERRA has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from Georgian Court University\, and the 2025 Creative Sector Flex Fund\, a program by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bodies-territories-ecofeminist-legacy-film-screening-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Taller Puertorriqueño\, 2600 N 5th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:Curators Talk &Tour with Meg Wolensky
DESCRIPTION:The LEDC’s Art Committee warmly invites you to join us for a special Curators Talk and Tour of Homecoming\, an exhibition celebrating the layered realities of LGBTQIA+ domestic life\, on Friday\, May 17\, from 6-7.30 PM at the 20*20 Gallery in Lansdowne\, PA. Light refreshments will be served.\nCurated by Meg Wolensky\, Homecoming brings together 20 artists from the Greater Philadelphia Area whose work invokes the comforts and complications of LGBTQIA+ domestic life across intersectional and intergenerational perspectives. Each artist centralizes LGBTQIA+ experience in their work\, carving space for themselves and their kin\, by blood or chosen bond\, to exist\, thrive and survive.\nJoin us for an intimate walkthrough of the show as Wolensky shares behind-the-scenes insights into the curatorial process and unveils hidden narratives embedded in the artwork—from technical details about material choices to personal stories that inspired each piece. Learn how each artist centralizes LGBTQIA+ experience and reclaims domestic space as a site of resistance\, joy\, and care.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/curators-talk-tour-with-meg-wolensky/
LOCATION:20 Lansdowne Court\, 20 Lansdowne Court\, Lansdowne\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Homecoming" Curators Talk & Tour with Meg Wolensky
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate Curators Talk & Tour of “Homecoming” at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne!\n\n\nThe LEDC’s Art Committee warmly invites you to join us for a special Curators Talk and Tour of Homecoming\, an exhibition celebrating the layered realities of LGBTQIA+ domestic life\, on Saturday\, May 17\, from 6-7.30 PM at the 20*20 Gallery in Lansdowne\, PA. Light refreshments will be served. \nCurated by Meg Wolensky\, Homecoming brings together 20 artists from the Greater Philadelphia Area whose work invokes the comforts and complications of LGBTQIA+ domestic life across intersectional and intergenerational perspectives. Each artist centralizes LGBTQIA+ experience in their work\, carving space for themselves and their kin\, by blood or chosen bond\, to exist\, thrive and survive. \nJoin us for an intimate walkthrough of the show as Wolensky shares behind-the-scenes insights into the curatorial process and unveils hidden narratives embedded in the artwork—from technical details about material choices to personal stories that inspired each piece. Learn how each artist centralizes LGBTQIA+ experience and reclaims domestic space as a site of resistance\, joy\, and care. \nCome be part of this vibrant dialogue on LGBTQIA+ belonging\, memory\, and place. All are welcome! \n \n \nCurator\, Meg Wolensky is a queer artist based in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. Wolensky’s work has been exhibited in galleries\, museums\, universities\, and cultural venues across the country. In 2023\, Wolensky was awarded InLiquid’s Wind Fellowship by a jury of outstanding curators\, artists\, and arts leaders from the Greater Philadelphia area. \nWolensky serves as the Managing Director of Continuing Education at Moore College of Art & Design\, where they are passionate about designing accessible arts experiences and work-readiness opportunities for creative people of all ages. With a PAFA BFA (’14) and Drexel Arts Administration MS (’16)\, she lends professional curatorial\, grant-writing\, and arts administration services to queer artists\, students\, organizations and initiatives. \n \nPublic gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays\, noon – 4 pm. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the LEDC’s Art Committee\, a volunteer group of The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the Lansdowne Arts Committee is to create\, foster\, and promote Lansdowne’s identity as a vibrant and inspiring artistic community. The Lansdowne Art Committee is dedicated to nurturing creative expression\, enhancing community engagement\, stimulating economic growth\, preserving and celebrating Lansdowne’s diversity\, and cultivating arts education and access. \n \nThe 20*20 House is a Lansdowne Borough-owned property. Originally a residential home built in the early 19th century\, the 20*20 House has been transformed into a community space with gallery spaces on 2 floors as well as a yoga studio. \n \nAccessibility Statement of 20*20 House: \nThe LEDC and Lansdowne Art Committee are committed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for all individuals\, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our facilities\, services\, and events are as accessible as we can make them\, giving you the confidence to visit us. \nParking \nThere are several dedicated parking spaces on campus available to the public\, as well as additional street parking along Lansdowne Court. \nThere is a passenger drop-off area on the rear accessibility ramp. \nFirst Floor Accessibility \nInclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all. \nApproachable Entrance: Our accessible entrance is in the back of the house. There is a ramp for whoever needs it. If possible\, please email us at arts@lansdownesfuture.org in advance of your visit so we can ensure that the gallery sitter is aware that this entrance will be used. \nAccessible Restroom: We offer two accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors. \nWide Walkways: Our walkways are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users\, ensuring smooth and easy navigation. \nRest areas: There are benches and seating throughout the house for those who need to rest. A filtered water fountain is available to the public. \nSecond Floor Accessibility \nStaircase: The staircase has steep steps. It may be difficult for those who are tall or have mobility issues. \nCommitment to Improvement \nWe recognize the importance of continuous improvement in accessibility and are committed to making our facilities as inclusive as possible where we can. If you have any specific accessibility needs or suggestions for how we can improve\, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your requests and ensure a positive experience at the 20*20 House.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/homecoming-curators-talk-tour-with-meg-wolensky/
LOCATION:20*20 Gallery\, 20 Lansdowne Court\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plant Bog  Workshop: Saturday May 17th\, 6-8pm
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in a unique experience where you’ll craft your very own carnivores’  bog! $75 per or $90 for a couple to make ONE BOG together.\n\n\n🌿 Join Pretty Green Terrariums for an immersive Carnivorous Bog Workshop! \n \n📅 Date: Saturday May 17th\, 6-8pm \n🕒 Time: Doors open at 6pm \n📍 Location: 1116 South St Storefront \n \n🌟 About the Workshop: Indulge in a unique BYOB experience where you’ll craft your very own carnivores’ bog in an 8” bowl or “boggle!” Our bog workshops are sure to be a quick fan-favorite\, spanning 2 hours and providing all the materials you need. “Bioactive” means these habitats mimic nature\, with added organisms such as aquatic plants\, bacteria\, fungi\, and snails to create and replicate everything carnivorous plants need to thrive. Learn the ecological science behind wetland ecosystems. Enjoy the tranquility of a miniature garden replicating a natural habitat! \n \n📦 Includes everything needed to make your very own bog: 8” planter\, 5 miniature carnivorous plants\, sheets of live moss\, specialty substrate\, and drainage. Build a tiny pond with aquatic plants to make the bowl self-water\, decorative stones\, with a care sheet\, and packaged for safe travel! Please note that bogs require only distilled or rainwater. \n \n💲 Ticket Information: \nIndividual Ticket: $75 (Includes materials for one terrarium) \nCouple Ticket: $90 (Allows you and a guest to make ONE Bog together. Must purchase “Plus One” ticket for guest.) \n \n🌱 Hosted by Pretty Green Terrariums: Explore a variety of plant-themed workshops at our Storefront! Join us on a creative journey to build your own living ecosystem. \n \n🎟️ Limited Space: RSVP quickly to secure your spot\, as space is limited! \n \n🔄 Refund Policy: \nTickets are nonrefundable. With 24-hour notice\, credit will be issued valid for 6 months\, and can be applied towards future events. \nKindly ensure prompt attendance. Participants arriving more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start time will be unable to join the session and will forfeit their tickets. Please note that courses cannot be conducted asynchronously. \n \n🚀 Don’t Miss Out! Immerse yourself in the strange world of carnivorous plant cultivation. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/carnivorous-plant-bog-workshop-saturday-may-17th-6-8pm/
LOCATION:Pretty Green Terrariums\, 1116 South Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown\nThere is plenty of nearby parking\, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins.\nPlease note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-25/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T091500
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SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Lisa Fell to energize your body and mind. Dynamic creative sequences are based on traditional postures\, encouraging a strong\, efficient body and mind. Emphasis is on strength\, stretching\, mobility\, and breathing. All levels are welcome. Pose options are offered based on the needs of the class. Please bring a yoga mat.\nClasses will be held on-site outdoors\, weather permitting\, or under cover.\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): $15 per single class\nNON-MEMBERS: $20 per single class\nEACH PARTICIPANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WAIVER (CLICK HERE). PRINT\, COMPLETE\, AND BRING THIS WAIVER WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST CLASS.  \nUpon arrival\, please check in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll then be directed to the location of your class.\nDrop-ins without pre-registration are welcome as space allows\, but to ensure a spot\, sign up beforehand! Please allow some time to register and pay at the Visitor Center before heading to class. First-time drop-in participants are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to class to sign a waiver. Out of consideration for other participants\, we cannot admit drop-ins once a class has started. The drop-in fee includes admission to the Arboretum.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vinyasa-flow-yoga-8/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Health in Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
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SUMMARY:Bluebird Nesting Box Tour
DESCRIPTION:FOR ALL AGES\nDiscover the secret world of Tyler’s bluebird families! \nJoin us for a walk through Tyler’s succession field as we uncover the fascinating lives of Eastern Bluebirds. For more than 50 years\, our dedicated volunteers have cared for these iconic birds by monitoring their nesting boxes—and now it’s your turn to join the fun!\nOn this family-friendly adventure\, you’ll get up close to our bluebird boxes and witness nature in action. Keep your eyes peeled for brilliant bluebirds flitting about\, discover active nests with delicate eggs\, and maybe even spot fuzzy nestlings waiting for their next meal. Along the way\, learn about cavity-nesting birds and how you can help these feathered friends thrive.\nThis program is a perfect outing for curious kids and nature-loving grown-ups alike—bring your binoculars and a sense of wonder!\nWhen you arrive\, please check in first at the Visitor Center\, then meet your guide on the Visitor Center patio by 9:30 am.\nFor this tour\, we will be walking on grassy fields. Closed-toe shoes and bug spray are recommended. PLEASE NOTE: Strollers are not ideal in our fields. We recommend a carrier if you plan to bring a very young child.\nMEMBERS: FREE (Remember to sign into your member account before continuing for your discounts!)\nNON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult\, $10 per child ages 3-17; children ages two and under are free and do not need to register. The non-member fee includes admission\, so please feel free to stay for the day!\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS: For non-members only. FREE. Please submit your guest pass to the Visitor Center at check-in\, or if you are a guest accompanying a family level or higher member\, please inform the Visitor Center Associate.\nA registered adult must accompany any child ages 17 and under.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bluebird-nesting-box-tour-12/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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SUMMARY:Hope Travels 5K
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, the second annual Hope Travels 5K returns to Radnor Corporate Center to support the national medical fundraising nonprofit Help Hope Live. \nGet active while raising funds and awareness for the Radnor-based nonprofit\, whose national impact has helped provide over $188 million to support individuals and families facing the overwhelming burden of catastrophic medical expenses. In 2024\, Hope Travels raised over $45\,000 for Help Hope Live’s life-changing mission. \nJoin us for an inclusive and memorable experience! Your participation makes trusted medical fundraising and hope possible for thousands of families facing financial hardship due to a medical crisis. \nOur event is accessible and open to everyone. Help Hope Live welcomes participants\, including runners\, walkers\, wheelchair users\, individuals with baby strollers\, and riders along with our sponsors to raise funds that make a difference in the lives of people facing significant medical costs they cannot meet alone. \nRegister early to secure your early bird discount and guarantee your Hope Travels t-shirt by race day. \nWebsite: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Wayne/HopeTravels5KWalkRunRideorRoll \n$35 to register\, or sponsor starting at just $500. \nSunday\, May 18\, 2025\nCheck-in at 9:30 am\n5K begins at 10:30 am\n1-mile fun walk begins at 10:35 am \nAt: 2 Radnor Corporate Center\, Radnor\, PA 19087. \nVirtual option also available. \nCertified 5K race with chipped timing and 1-mile run/walk. Prizes for top 1-3 finishers and fundraisers. Medals for all finishers. \nNo pets permitted. \nSpecial Guests:\nMeet Help Hope Live Brand Champions Barrett Brooks\, former Eagle and host of NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Birds Huddle\, and current Eagle KJ Henry\, who turned to Help Hope Live to raise funds for his father’s lifesaving kidney transplant. \nAccessibility: Our event is accessible and open to everyone. Help Hope Live welcomes participants\, including runners\, walkers\, wheelchair users\, individuals with baby strollers\, and riders.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hope-travels-5k/
LOCATION:2 Radnor Corporate Center\, 2 Radnor Corporate Center\, Radnor\, 19087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history and hidden gems of East Fairmount Park on this guided bike tour.\n\nDATE\nSunday\, May 18 \n\n\n\nTIME\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nLloyd Hall \n1 Boathouse Row\nPhiladelphia PA 19130 \n\n\n\nJoin Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an eight-mile\, all-levels bike ride of East Fairmount Park on Sunday\, May 18 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. \nThe guided bike ride will highlight the history\, hidden gems\, and stories of interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park at Lemon Hill Mansion\, Sedgeley Porter’s House — a little-known or seen house that is the first Gothic Revival building in the US\, Hatfield House\, John Coltrane’s House\, the Discovery Center\, Smith Playhouse\, as well as many of the park’s beautiful colonial-era mansions. Graham is a great storyteller who will share many perspectives on our park’s past\, present\, and future. \n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Graham Robb is a “retired” lawyer who enjoys biking\, hiking\, gardening and learning anything new.  When he is not officiating high school sports he volunteers much of his time with various organizations including Habitat for Humanity for whom he leads teams of volunteers on builds around the world.  A lifelong resident of Philadelphia\, Graham is something of a history and genealogy buff – having traced his Philadelphia ancestors back to the 1680s – and loves sharing past and current stories about his favorite city. \nTICKET PRICE: FREE** in honor of Love Your Park Week. Donations appreciated. \n**We are proud to be able to offer these events for free. However\, there is limited capacity for all of our bike tours. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows can take away tickets from others. We ask that you be mindful of this and please only register if you plan to attend. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO: \n\nThe bike ride is roughly eight miles (moderate exertion). Most of the ride is flat; however\, there will be some hilly sections.\nThis event is BYOB….as in\, bring your own bike (and helmet!). No bike? No problem! We’re meeting right next to Wheel Fun Bike Rentals (open\, weather-permitting).\nEveryone must wear a helmet at all times. Riders who arrive without a helmet will not be permitted to join the tour.\nAppropriate for adults and families with children ages 14 and up. Minors must be registered and accompanied by an adult.\nPlease dress according to weather conditions.\nPlease bring your own water and snack (drinking water is not available in the park).\nThere are bathrooms available at the start/end of the tour but not in the middle so please plan accordingly.\nThe bike ride visits the places listed above but does not go inside.\nImportant pre-event information and any event updates are sent out via email. Please make sure the email address entered is correct and that you check it before coming out to the event.\nSpace is limited for this tour and registration is required. If you cannot attend an event\, please show courtesy to fellow parkgoers and try to cancel your registration with advance notice so that someone else can participate. Repeat no-shows may not be able to register for future free events. \n\nPARKING/GETTING THERE: There is plenty of free parking in the Lloyd Hall lot at Waterworks Drive. Additional limited parking can be found in the Lemon Hill area / Sedgley Drive\, and in the small lot at the far end of Boathouse Row. As always\, do not leave valuables in your car. If traveling by public transit\, the nearest station is at Art Museum Drive–a quarter-mile walk from the start. The nearest Indego bike station is at the art museum – also a quarter-mile bike from the start. \n\nQUESTIONS? Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org \nThis event will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions\, the event will be canceled or rescheduled.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/guided-bike-tour-of-east-fairmount-park-5/
LOCATION:Lloyd Hall\, 1 Boathouse Row\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:---Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T111500
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. The gentle pace will allow us time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath. \nPlease bring a mat\, water bottle\, and any props you may like to use. \nCan’t attend this one\, or want to enjoy more? Check these out: \n\nSunday\, May 4\, 10:15 – 11:15 am \nSunday\, May 11\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, May 18\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, May 25\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, June 1\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, June 8\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, June 15\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, June 22\, 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSunday\, June 29\, 10:15 – 11:15 am
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-in-the-garden-10/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,member perks
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Tyler Tour
DESCRIPTION:FOR ALL AGES\nJoin us for a guided walk to discover Tyler Arboretum!\nLearn about the Arboretum from its origins to its current role as a living museum. Explore key areas like the Fragrant Garden\, Edible Garden and Native Woodland Walk\, and develop a good sense of our diverse collections. Get an overview of our trail system and tips for exploring. We’re here to answer anything you’d like to know\, so feel free to ask us any questions. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to learn more\, this tour is the perfect introduction to all that Tyler Arboretum has to offer.\nA participating adult must accompany all youth.\nAbout your guide: Sue Fredrick is a Tyler docent and PA Master Naturalist. Sue has broad knowledge of ponds and streams\, pollinators and all things Tyler.\nCheck-in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide.\nMEMBERS (don’t forget to sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS:  $18 per adult; $10 per child ages 3-17; children ages two and under are free and don’t need to register. Registration includes admission for the day\, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like!\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): FREE. Please hand in your guest pass at check-in or let the Visitor Center Associate know that you are accompanying a Family Plus or higher-level member.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/welcome-to-tyler-tour-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
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SUMMARY:Girls' High Library Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Girls’ High Library was once a vibrant hub of learning\, creativity\, and inspiration. However\, it has been closed since 2013. Its research materials still include World Book Encyclopedias and a physical card catalog. There is no access to digital books\, electronic research materials\, periodicals\, and other critical technological resources to ensure that our students can excel and compete academically. Despite our school’s successes and strengths\, our students cannot effectively engage with their present education and prepare for life after graduation without a library and a technologically accessible resource center. \nThis fundraiser aims to restore the library to its former glory while incorporating modern resources to empower current and future students. We aim to provide a state-of-the-art library and resource center staffed with librarians so Girls’ High girls can thrive. And now\, there are three ways you can support\, including our Library Fundraiser planned for Sunday\, May 18th.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/girls-high-library-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Curds N Whey\, 817 Old York Road\, Philadelphia\, 19046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,Celebrations & Networking,Children,Community Events,Event,Featured,Food & Drink,Montgomery County,Social,Special Event,Teachers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T183000
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SUMMARY:Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Philadelphia and the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Philadelphia and the Underground Railroad\,” with Andrew Diemer\, professor of history at Towson University and author of Vigilance: The Life of William Still\, Father of the Underground Railroad. \nThe Underground Railroad has long been cloaked in legend\, with that legend only growing over time as filmmakers and novelists have provided their own takes on it and old houses have been claimed to have concealed areas that hid fugitive slaves. Local historians eagerly trace out the tracks of this railroad\, identifying its “stations” and “stationmasters” and “conductors\,” but other professional historians remain skeptical of such claims. \nHear Underground Railroad fact sorted from fiction\, and learn about Philadelphia’s pivotal role as a center of efforts to free people from bondage\, when historian Andrew Diemer comes to the Black Squirrel Club in Philadelphia’s Fishtown. \nDrawing heavily from his biography of William Still\, the leader of Philadelphia abolitionist group who helped well over 600 enslaved people reach freedom\, Professor Diemer will discuss the origins and operations of the Underground Railroad. He’ll talk about how people escaped from slavery\, who helped them\, and how Underground Railroad activists dealt with a political and legal system that favored slavecatchers. You’ll learn about the relationship that Black activists like Still and his ally Harriet Tubman had with white conspirators\, many of them Quakers. \nDiemer will discuss the life of Still\, a free-born son of parents who had escaped from slavery\, and how he came to become a pivotal figure in Philadelphia’s organized defense of fugitive slaves\, the Vigilance Committee. You’ll learn how Still kept meticulous records of his efforts to aid fugitive slaves and then drew from those records in writing his monumental 1872 history The Underground Railroad\, which brought to life the stories of hundreds of fugitives who had fled to Philadelphia and described how the fugitives themselves were the Underground Railroad’s engine. \nIt’s a talk that will bring to life a chapter of history that too many have sought to bury or obscure. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17\, or $15 with a student ID. Doors open at 3:30 pm. Talk starts at 4:30.) \nImage: “Resurrection of Henry Box Brown\,” an illustration from William Still’s 1872 book The Underground Railroad. (New York Public Library Schomberg Center.)
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LOCATION:Black Squirrel Club\, 1049 Sarah St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Session #5: Advocacy Practice
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and development\n\n\nLearning Our Community Power \nTeach-In Series ::: March – May 2025 \n \nA knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown \n \nThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series\, find a few new presenters\, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this! \n \nSession 5: Advocacy Practice \nFacilitated by: Jayson Massey\, GREAT / Reclaim and Calvin Okunoye\, Womens Community Revitalization Project \n \nMonday\, May 19th 5:30-7:30pm \nat Crossroads Womens Center – 5011 Wayne Ave. \nchildcare is available \nfood and refreshments provided \n \nRSVP is appreciated via EventBrite so we can plan appropriately for food\, setup\, etc. \n \nLet’s build skills and practice door-knocking\, giving testimony\, and talking to neighbors to build support for Germantown housing needs.  \n \nWe look forward to gathering and learning together. \nThank you! \n \nPS you can sign up for Session #1 which is about Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) and their Role HERE: https://LOCPsession1.eventbrite.com
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LOCATION:Crossroads Womens Center\, 5011 Wayne Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Power Politics Listen-Ins at Free Library of Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought\, activism\, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews.\n\n\nThe Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought\, activism\, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion. \nThe schedule: \nMarch 31st – Karen Warrington \nApril 7th – Alfie Politt \nApril 14th – John Churchville \nApril 21st – Barbara Easley-Cox \nApril 28th – TBD \nMay 5th – Bilal Qayyum \nMay 12th – Rev. Pamela Williams \nMay 19th – Joann Bell \nEach session will feature immersive audio stories followed by a guided discussion\, creating space for reflection\, conversation\, and collective learning. Whether you’re a historian\, organizer\, artist\, or simply curious\, this series offers a chance to connect with powerful narratives that shape our world.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/power-politics-listen-ins-at-free-library-of-philadelphia-5/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Makers Monday
DESCRIPTION:Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.\n\n\nEvent Title: Makers Monday \nLocation: Utility Works – 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne\, PA \nJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you’re working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills\, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate\, create\, and grow. \nAll are welcome to show up without an RSVP \nEvent Highlights: \n\nWork on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback\, support\, and inspiration from fellow artists.\nSkill-Building: Stuck on your project or itching to learn a new skill? Our intergenerational crafting community is excited to help you learn and share their experience and knowledge.\nCollaborative Environment: Connect with other makers\, share ideas\, and find inspiration in a creative\, welcoming space.\n\nWho Should Attend:Artists\, makers\, crafters\, and creatives of all skill levels who are eager to learn\, share\, and create. \nDate & Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 7pm – 9pm \nAdditional Info: \n\nParking info: There is parking across the street at 8 N Highland Ave behind Dunkin’ as well as along side the building.\n\nImportant Note:Maker Space equipment will not be available during these events. These meet-ups are specifically for working on personal projects\, and to share ideas with fellow makers and artists. Maker Space equipment can only be used during office hours by our members. If you’re interested in using our equipment\, consider becoming a Maker Space member – email madi@lansdownesfuture.org for membership information.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/makers-monday-7/
LOCATION:Utility Works\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day-Off Camp
DESCRIPTION:When schools are closed\, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab\, Discovery Center\, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails\, streams\, and ponds.\nPlease bring a packed lunch\, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot.\nHours:\nDay Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm\nAftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm\nDaily Fee:\nSchuylkill Center Members: $80\nNon-members: $90\nAftercare: $20\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/day-off-camp-18/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Off Camp
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