Help us with our yarn bombing! Join the Tacony LAB for machine knitting knit nights! No experience needed and all ages welcome!We need volunteers to help us crank out massive panels of colors on our knitting machines for our yarn bomb project near Lardners Point Park!All ages welcome and no experience needed. Walk in EventTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes.Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending

Join us for our first volunteer evening of 2025!!Come get your hands dirty!!Join us at Fort Mifflin for an evening of gardening and community. We'll be getting the garden ready to welcome students and have a fruitful growing seasonFarmers and gardeners of all levels are welcome! Snacks, drinks and tools will be provided.

Join us as we kick off the Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale!Enjoy drinks and nibbles with first access to the handpicked herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets.If you are unable to make it to the kick off party, be sure to come to the plant sale on Friday, May 2nd (10AM-5PM) and Saturday, May 3rd (10AM-4PM) at the Hill-Physick House.If you want to get an even earlier head start on buying plants, you may preorder them here

Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and developmentLearning Our Community PowerTeach-In Series ::: March - May 2025A knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in GermantownThere 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!Session 4: What Do We Want?Facilitated by

Open Studio Collaging!Here are the supplies we have at the Coven:Glue sticksMod Podge*BladesScissorsCutting MatsClippings & MagazinesMixed media paper & other background bases*you will need to supply cups and brushes for Mod PodgeAbout your Host:Jamie DeAngelis is an official SoulCollage® Facilitator and Philadelphia-based mixed-media artist who creates vibrant works with second-hand materials. She received a Bachelor of Studio Art from Rosemont College (2008), where she unlocked her love of iconography, papermaking, bookmaking, and the pop art vibes of printmaking. Since receiving a Master of Science in Arts Administration at Drexel University, she has been inspired by Philly’s arts & culture scene

Join birding expert Tony Croasdale for birding walks in the Wissahickon and NW Philly during the peak spring migration.Thursday, April 17, 10 amFridays 10 am, April 25- May 30Except May 23-7:30amJoin birding expert Tony Croasdale for a series of birding walks during the peak spring migration. We will explore different Parks and recreation sites in Wissahickon Park and Northwest Philadelphia.April 17- Valley Green (meet outside Valley Green Inn) Wood DucksApril 25- Rex Ave (meet at Rex Ave trailhead), Louisiana WaterthrushMay 2- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (meet at Lare St and Porty Royal Ave) Warblers, etcMay 9- Pastorius Park (meet at Shawnee

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Friday, May 2 | 5:00 – 7:00 PMChestnut Hill Conservancy | 8708 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118Free and open to the public | Suggested $10 donation Join us for the opening night of Mapping the Wissahickon: From the Colonial Era to an Evolving Watershed, a new archives exhibition that explores the Wissahickon Valley’s changing landscape and the preservation efforts that continue to shape its future. Featuring maps, plans, and publications spanning over three centuries, this self-guided exhibit traces four key eras in the valley’s history—from early industry and public land acquisition to the development of the urban park and the rise

Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Please join us for the opening for 2 exciting exhibitions with opportunities to collect artwork from all 3 floors.Please join us as we celebrate two exciting exhibtions centered around reuse and sustainable art practices. Artists will be in attendance with opportunities to view and collect artwork from 3 floors of the Paradigm Arts Building.Kelly Kozma: Watch Me BackflipEntering her 14th year working with Paradigm, Kozma will be unveiling a massive culmination documenting her career and process-intensive work. The artist is celebrating her personal relationships, archiving methods, and resilience with a massive 22-foot-wide installation comprised of 35,000 hand-stitched circles cut from

Attend this virtual session to discuss Crossings by Ben Goldfarb with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet by Ben Goldfarb. This award-winning publication highlights the global ecological transformations caused by the addition of 40 million miles of roadways to the planet. 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.

Please join us for a Producers' Forum screening of the People's Way with Ashley Tyner and William TynerThe People’s Way by Ashley Tyner and William Tyner (USA, 2025, 75 minutes)At the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, three community organizers—Jeanelle Austin, Toshira Garraway, and Robin Wonsley— embark on various and interweaving journeys after George Floyd’s murder to care for their communities, find inner healing, and forge a path towards Black liberation. Each one does this in their own way, whether demanding accountability for the murder of a community member by police, building a community-centered approach to

Join us for a fun night of learning and creating while sipping on your favorite drinks!Art Nouveau. Create, and SipDate: Friday, May 2Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USAGet ready to unleash your inner artist at Art Nouveau. Create, and Sip! Join us for an evening of learning, creating, and fun as we explore the beautiful Art Nouveau style. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing night of drawing, painting, and learning a wood burning techniqu. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for anyone

Garlic mustard season is here! Alliaria petiolata, better known as garlic mustard, is an invasive species that’s hard to miss in this area, so it’s up to us to make them disappear in the best way we know how – eat it! Join us on a guided hike as we forage for garlic mustard. After the hike we’ll learn how to enjoy these tart and tasty plants three different ways. Space is limited for this event, so please purchase your ticket in advance. $15 for Schuylkill Center Members / $30 for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and

Celebrate Earth Day at Honey Hollow with local vendors, a petting zoo, and fun activities for the whole family!Join us in celebrating the incredible planet we call home at our Earth Day Festival, packed with exciting programs and activities designed to inspire a deeper connection with nature.Explore and shop from eco-conscious vendors, check out animals in the petting zoo, and discover more about local green industries and environmental organizations making a difference in our community.New this year! We're hosting a poster contest open to everyone ages 4 and up—no upper age limit. Submit your poster by April 3, and see

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.We ask that you do not arrive more than 5 minutes early. Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmThe student will create a few artist trading cards to trade with their classmates. A small collection of artworks and fun activity!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.LoST in Philadelphia National Historical Park- a Smart-guided Cycle TourAlong with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.The 3,500-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park is amazing to explore, especially on a bike tour! Visitors can peek into American history with General George Washington's headquarters and an encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.This is also home to the National Memorial Arch, modeled after Rome's Arch of Titus.

He was a beloved basketball coach and a father figure to many young people in the community.A winning submission of our public mural application process, this project honors the life of Paul “Unk P” Gripper, a North Philadelphia community member who inspired and mentored young men—many of whom garnered entrance and scholarship to college—through the game of basketball. Paul was described as a larger-than-life figure known for his loud, braggadocious personality. He embodied the spirit of Philadelphia—always cracking jokes and having fun, often silly but uplifting. Paul had a heart as big as his stature and was considered “a teddy

Learn how we're alike on the inside with activities and a guest speaker from the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library!What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th century, and the vital role museums and their collections play in advancing scientific knowledge.Enjoy an engaging presentation from Mütter Museum about comparative anatomy, as well as a plethora of hands-on activities for all ages! Test

RITTENHOUSE ROW SPRING FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY WHO Rittenhouse Row invites the public. Rittenhouse Row is the 501-C6 non-profit organization that is a catalyst for commerce and community in the commercial district around Rittenhouse Square WHAT The annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival event brought more than 50,000 people to Rittenhouse Row annually. Arranged as a sophisticated and upscale festival, the event features local businesses selling and promoting their brand alongside national brand activations, live entertainment, fashion and extraordinary food and beverage from top Philadelphia restaurants. The spirit of the day is accessible luxury—a way for the community, suburbanites and out of

Mapping is a process of establishing a relationship with place. Join artist Rebecca Schultz and environmental educator Jim FriesEcological MappingMapping is a process of establishing a relationship with place. Join artist Rebecca Schultz and environmental educator Jim Fries (Riverfront North Partnership) for an interactive workshop at Lardner’s Point Park, where you will learn about the interconnected elements of Delaware Riverfront ecosystems and use various creative tools to create an ecological map of your experience. No art background is needed! Session is from 2-4pm at Lardners Point Park5202 Levick St, Philadelphia, PA 19135Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s

Land for life. Nature for all. It’s the heart of our mission. But we can’t succeed in delivering on it—saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors and each other—without our membership community. You take care of us all year long. We want to thank you! Mingle with other Natural Lands members for an afternoon of festive food and beverages, guided hikes and strolls, and family-friendly activities at a stunning 1,282-acre preserve. Guests are welcome! Share your passion for protected open space by bringing friends and family along to experience the joy of nature and community.

South Jersey’s most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 PM – 7 PM at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities. Attendees will enjoy tastings of over 20 award-winning wines from South Jersey’s top wineries, all while immersing themselves in the lively spirit of the Kentucky Derby. With GoodMan Fiske Band and The Lally Brothers

Get ready to catch up with all your fellow members at our Spring 2025 General Membership Meeting!Join your fellow members and show your Co-op love at our Spring 2025 General Membership Meeting! Enjoy live music, tasty eats, fun activities for kids and info tables for our various committees. General Manager Jon Roesser will update us on the state of the Co-op and share the results of this year's Board elections. This member event will be held in the Gym at the Ambler Borough building located at 131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler PA 19002

Join us for a dialogue with undergraduate researcher and land activist Bakari Clark, and a panel of gardeners and growers who have made a change in Germantown’s Community Gardens and Food Systems.  We will be creating an intentional space and time for gardeners to tell their history and speak on the impact and importance of their gardens and growing efforts. This will also be an opportunity for fellow community growers to learn about the different initiatives that are taking place within neighboring hoods, and ways in which they can get involved in developing safe, culturally rich, and fun third spaces

Join Candy Alexandra González for Rituals for Reclamation a multidisciplinary artistic exploration of maize and queerness.Join 2024 Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist-in-Residence, Candy Alexandra González for a printmaking on fabric reflection & workshop as part of their series, Rituals for Reclamation.Rituals for Reclamation is a multidisciplinary artistic exploration of maize and queerness, a reclamation of the Spanish word “tortillera”– a derogatory term that has been historically used to mean lesbian.This workshop will start with a reflection on queerness in nature. Participants will be invited to consider what nature teaches us about queerness and liberation. This reflection will be followed by

Designed to showcase Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 70+ juried artists, live music, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden. Founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the festival now celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from 12pm-6pm. The festival is free to the public.

Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations and more!Designed to showcase Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden.Founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the festival now celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th, 2024, from 12pm-6pm. The festival is free to the public.

Poet Sara Mae will elucidate their writing process for their new chapbook, Phantasmagossip. Sara Mae will lead participants in a discussion of the poems that inspire them to write and share from their own work. Centered primarily around visual poetry, this is a workshop appropriate for writers of all levels. Bring a notebook and invite a friend! Light refreshments offered by the writer! Registration on Eventbrite is required. There are two ticketing tiers, one tier pay-what-you-can and one tier that includes a copy of Phantasmagossip. Copies of Phantasmagossip will be for sale at H&H Books, too. (Note: This event will

Tyler Gardens for a luxe open house with vendors, florals, & catering. Timed entry—RSVP now!Experience Tyler Gardens in Full Bloom ✨🌿Join us for an exclusive Open House at Tyler Gardens on Sunday, May 4th, from 2 PM to 4 PM—a stunning showcase of luxury weddings and refined celebrations.Step into a fully styled experience where Black Tie Elegance meets garden romance:🌿 Tyler Hall | Set for a breathtaking ceremony & cocktail hour🍽️ The Orangery | Transformed for an intimate rehearsal dinner💫 The Gardens & Main Tent | A grand reception space fully designed✨ What to Expect:✔️ Meet top local vendors and

Holst’s monumental masterpiece, The Planets forms the centerpiece of this celebratory program on Sunday, May 4 in Neumann University’s Meagher Theater. Also on the program is the winner of the Delaware County Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, Kwanyun Loo. The concert opens with a flourish of theatrical drama in Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1. Next, cellist Kwanyun Loo, winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and a Diploma Candidate and Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, takes the stage to perform Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations, Op. 33. The second half of the program features Gustav Holst’s The Planets, a sweeping, celestial journey

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

Join us for an evening of music and art with a concert of classical and folk tunes alongside a spring photography exhibit!Celebrate spring with us and enjoy an evening of art and music. The evening will feature songs about gardening, spring and timeless classics! Zev, Pamela and Jesiah Somers: Guitar and VoiceSarah Meilahn Tyson: Piano, HarpsichordDavid Morgan: Violin, Viola and CellPhotography exhibit will feature the art of the Ambler Photography Club

Join us every Wednesday for Weeding Wednesdays, where we come together to tackle the garden and enjoy some outdoor fun!Welcome to Weeding Wednesdays! Join us at Lardner's Point Park every Wednesday to help keep our park clean and beautiful. We'll provide all the tools you need to pull weeds and make our park shine. It's a great way to meet new friends, get some fresh air, and give back to the community.

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 it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 9–JUNE 25Wednesday Walkabouts1:00–2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and seasonal landscape. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, our Rhododendron collection, native plants, Jenkins’ history, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of five or more are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact: tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Emily Hitchner you will learn how to make a tote bag.With teacher Emily Hitchner, you will be learning the basics of using a sewing machine and then making a tote bag.One Session from 6:00pm-8:00pm on May 7th.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 than 15 minutes late, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes

A textile reuse, mending, and upcycling gathering. Drop-in every other week!BYO mending projects. I’ll be on hand to help, whether it’s darning, patching, or something else. Some basic supplies (needles, embroidery thread, pins, scissors, sewing machine, iron, interfacing, basic thread) will be provided.Feel free to BYO handcraft, specific color thread, etc.This gathering is about repairing our clothes and extending the life of our textile belongings, together. Come fix that hole in your sock, sew on that button, hem that pair of pants.Show up, hang out, and fix your things.While this isn’t a formal workshop or class, support is available for

What is the connection between the Underground Railroad and Valley Forge? Dionne Patterson will explain, educate and inspire us.Dionne Patterson, the visionary behind UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc., is dedicated to illuminating the antebellum era by exploring the lives of both free and enslaved African Americans, as well as the multifaceted history of the Underground Railroad. A proud graduate of Delaware State University, Dionne is a certified cultural interpretive guide, genealogist, herbalist, forest bathing guide, researcher, and historian. Her mission is to provide a holistic education that brings to light the untold stories of landscapes, structures, and the people who

Please join us for these three day of screening events featuring the films of Yoruba RichenYoruba Richen is a prolific Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker whose body of work illuminates issues of race, space, and power and elevates the voices and stories that have historically been marginalized. Her films have been featured on multiple outlets, including Netflix, MSNBC, FX/Hulu, HBO, Peacock, and PBS. She is Founder of the production company, Promised Land Film, and is the Founding Director of the Documentary Program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.This Body of Work will showcase two evenings highlighting Yoruba’s

The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age!The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age! We will start with a story and then work with kid-sized tools to help beautify our park.An adult must stay with the child. Only register for the child, not the parent.The program is every Thursday from May 1st through June 5th. 10am – 11am at Pennypack on the Delaware. Participants will meet at the pavilion near the soccer fields, between the baseball fields and the river.