Join JJ Tiziou & Philadelphia perimeter-walkers for a Tuesday Fringe Festival happy hour on the city's edge w/ FREE LIVE MUSIC by West Philadelphia Orchestra (@WPObrass) ! Learn about the 100+ mile Walk Around Philadelphia adventure of circumnavigating the entire city perimeter while enjoying the beer garden at Cherry Street Pier. Sept 3, 5-7pm // 121 N Columbus Blvd. // Free

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact [email protected]).Free of charge

UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by an experienced local instructor.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga along the riverfront at Lardners Point Park (5202 Levick Street). One all-ages class will be offered this session at 6:00pm. Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park so thick mats or a blanket are recommended. Time on the knees will be minimal.*Bring your own mat, some available if neededFree, but donations are welcome.

Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to native habitats!Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to designing, building, and stewarding native habitats! This is the introductory class for the series and is required for a majority of the other classes as well as for those wishing to complete a Habitat Advocate Certification. Gain baseline awareness of why conservation landscaping is a multifaceted approach in solving our water, climate, and habitat crises. The scope of the Lancaster Conservancy Habitat Advocate Certificate program will also be shared.Students will receive a binder of compiled native habitat resources ($30 value).The Lancaster

Nicole Schillinger, a registered dietician and a long time coop member will share tips and tricks to pack a nutritious and tasty lunch boxAre you looking for tips and tricks to help make back to school transition easier? Nicole will share her secrets to make lunchboxes tasty and nutritious. She will share delicious products that are on the shelves of the coop and different ways to use them. This is an inperson demo that will be hosted at our Ambler store on 9/5 at 6:30pm.Nicole Schillinger RD, LDN will be leading the session. She has been a Registered Dietitian for

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

Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors from the tri-state area will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park.Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District.Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t

The inaugural cohort of Climate Justice Field School interns will share their work with Philly-area organizations to advance justice.The Climate Justice Field School is a 4-month-long program that placed Temple undergrads in internship positions with local organizations to advance climate justice in the Philadelphia region. We have a stellar cohort of 5 students who have been working with grassroots non-profits, the City of Philadelphia, and federal agencies on a range of projects to address environmental vulnerabilities and inequities. The Community Showcase event features the important work they accomplished together. After a series of brief presentations, there will be a reception

Join us for a 1.5 hour drop in space for creative expression and community sharing.Drop into a creative space among community to share in support for the Palestinian people. Let’s explore how art can be an impactful outlet for activism. This 1.5 hours will be an open opportunity for individual and collective processing through creative expression. Together we will discuss the importance of symbolism, the use of words and variety of materials we can use in expressing our emotions on the war in Gaza. Show support and be supported. All are invited to share or sell finished artwork to help

Participants will learn the history of the African Liberation flag and how the flag and its colors have been used to symbolize liberation.Join us for this all-ages workshop to learn the history of the African Liberation flag and how the flag and its colors of red, black and green have been used to symbolize liberation and resistance. We will also look at how these colors have a connection with other countries such as Palestine and other African nations that have incorporated these colors in their flags and what they represent as they gained independence from their colonizers.Participants will be able to

Relish the last few days of summer at Weavers Way Co-op! Join Weavers Way in the backyard of their Chestnut Hill location on Friday, September 6 for hot dogs, live music, beer, and plenty of kid’s activities. Bring your family to celebrate the end of summer with free Dietz & Watson hot dogs and beer from Chestnut Hill Brewery. Not only will there be fun activities for the little ones, but Weavers Way will also have plenty of specials in store to get the kids ready for Back to School!

Please join us for First Friday to enjoy and collect from 3 floors of artwork at Paradigm Gallery.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present three floors of artwork for First Friday. Please join us for the first in-person look of our newest exhibition:Dennis McNett & Ben Venom: IF NOT NOW, WHEN?(1st Floor)Along with the curated viewing experiences from:NDA: All Parts(2nd Floor)+Megan Rea: Nightshades (3rd Floor)All artwork will be available for purchase. Please email info@paradigm-gallery for any inquiries. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 6 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press release for IF NOT

S'mores over the campfire, games to play, and explore the tree houseCome up to the tree house for s'mores over the campfire, boardgames to play, and explore the treehouse.

Scribe Video Center and Jewish Currents present a 20th-anniversary screening of Young Jewish And LeftTwenty years ago, ​​Michael Chameides and Irit Reinheimer traveled across the U.S. and interviewed over 50 Jews who identify as anarchists, leftists, radicals, communists, or socialists. They were looking for a Jewish culture that coincided with their values. Scribe Video Center and Jewish Currents present a 20th-anniversary screening of Young Jewish And Left, a 55-minute documentary that weaves interviews and experimental filmmaking to build a conversation about queer culture, Jewish Arab history, secular Yiddishkeit, anti-racist analysis, and religious/spiritual traditions into a multi-layered portrait of Leftist Jewish

Join us along the river at Pleasant Hill Park! Volunteers needed to help with general landscaping, litter removal and park beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a morning along the river at Pleasant Hill Park! We'll be cleaning up the park, conducting some invasive removal and completing other park beautification projects as needed! Meet at the picnic table in front of the rec building! There will be Riverfornt North 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

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In this workshop learn to weave your own basket with natural materials. No prior knowledge of basket weaving necessary.In this workshop learn to weave your own basket with natural materials. No prior knowledge of basket weaving necessary. Those new to basket weaving are encouraged to attend. A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the start of the event. Venmo or cash is preferred.About Steven R. CartySteven R. Carty is a second generation basket weaver from South Jersey who has taught basket weaving for many years. He has taught multiple forms of basket weaving; however the utilization of wild

This family friendly 2-hour walking tour is packed with beautiful larger than life Black murals, history, community, and audacity. Join us!NO TICKET FEES ON ADULT OR TEEN TICKETS!BOOK TODAY! FREE CANCELLATION!GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!Check out our recent promo video for all tours HERE!Black Be Beautiful Mural Tour is an intimate and transformative tour perfect for first time visitors, introverts, locals, celebrations, students, and more! Hear courageous stories of Black audacity while enjoy over a dozen larger than life murals less than 15 minutes from all popular Center City attractions.Hosted by Chrissy, a Philly native passionate about community healing, building,

Join us for the Philadelphia Mycology Club's first annual festival, FUNGADELPHIA, a free event to celebrate our community through our shared love of fungi! There are many things to love about mushrooms and we're bringing them all to you in one amazing day! Guided walks Table Talks Mushroom ID Culinary Workshops Mushroom focused Food Trucks Yoga Tincture Making Mushroom Log Making Speakers Live Music Mushroom Crafts Local makers vending mushroom goods Community Partners with fun nature activities

Join us for Wild Wisdom & Potluck! The Wild Wisdom course is designed to introduce common and underutilized wild edible, medicinal, and craft plants of the Philadelphia bio-region, ancestral homeland of the Lenape/Wingohocking people. Wild Wisdom will teach you to find, harvest, prepare, and cook wild foraged plants! The course is offered as a 4-part 3-hour workshop series covering each season’s bountiful harvest: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Classes can be taken as a stand-alone class, or as a discounted 4-part series with an optional wild-food potluck to follow from 2:30 – 4:30PM! Enjoy learning and developing new friendships with

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.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 12:30pm-1:45pmMake your own Scratch Art! You will be drawing a picture and then painting over it to create a cool scratch art piece. 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 not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio,

Join Asian Arts Initiative and Friends of the Rail Park to keep the summer festivities going at the Block Party at the Rail Park, this year featuring SOUND TYPE Music Festival! This free family-friendly event will showcase our community through live performances, arts activities, and various cultural organizations. Come celebrate as we unveil our Play Everywhere installation in partnership with FACTS and KABOOM!

Join us as we take time to rest and embrace compassion and healing.Join us as we take time to rest and embrace compassion and healing.Reiki is a universal life force energy which creates harmony + assists us in embracing our true selves. Reiki sessions are detoxifying and typically very calming and relaxing. During this session you'll be laying down and embracing the beautiful power of this holistic healing practice.Bring your own yoga mat. A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the start of the event. Venmo or cash is preferred.

All-Philly Big Sing Sunday, September 8th, 3pm Rodeph Shalom 615 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Pay What You Can. Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia is proud to announce its first-ever "All-Philly Big Sing," a groundbreaking event that will unite diverse voices from across the city in a joyous celebration of music and community. Joining us as song leaders are some of Philadelphia's most esteemed choral directors and conductors, representing the city's diverse musical landscape. This event will feature Moira Smiley, as our headlining songleader and we're thrilled to welcome Miriam Davidson (ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir), Rollo Dilworth (Singing City and

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 9/9 –10/146:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications.The location of Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes will be determined

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun in nature!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)9/10 – 10/1| 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult.Registration required for children only. Rain or shine; indoor space for inclement weather.Members: $50/series

Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size.A bandana & headband hybrid! Keeps the sun off of the top of your head & keeps the hair out of your face. Enclosed elastic back. 100% cotton Jersey & sewn with cotton thread for perfect dyeing. Use fresh and dried flowers to create an original design. All abilities welcome. Drink of your choice included (alcoholic or nonalcoholi.)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 video wall that will

Botanical Design : Cotton headband (includes drink ticket) Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size. A bandana & headband hybrid! Keeps the sun off of the top of your head & keeps the hair out of your face. Enclosed elastic back. 100% cotton Jersey & sewn with cotton thread for perfect dyeing. Use fresh and dried flowers to create an original design. All abilities welcome. Drink of your choice included (alcoholic or nonalcoholi.) The Lazy Hammock is a new community-driven public space featuring a covered bar, a new 20-foot stage, and

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.

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact [email protected]).Free of charge

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Glen Foerd 5001 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA, 19114United States (map) Join Colleen, our Environmental Program Coordinator, on a walk around the grounds of Glen Foerd to take a closer look at the magnificent trees! The tour will focus on observation and basic identification skills. We will discuss conifers vs. deciduous trees (and some that are both), leaf shape, leaf arrangement, and other characteristics that will help you recognize trees in our area. Guests are welcome to bring a journal. *We will meet by the public parking lot. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water,

Create vibrant and abstracted self portraits through story telling and story sharingIn this workshop, students will be guided in creating vibrant and abstracted self portraits. We will have discussion about how creating art can support the process of identity-building, memory and storytelling. Before drawing, I will lead students through an interviewing/ storytelling exercise with each other, and they will have the opportunity to discover which parts of themselves they are interested in sharing in their portrait. In their art piece, they have the option to portray their face or full body, their cultural background, life stories, family. They will also

UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by an experienced local instructor.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga along the riverfront at Lardners Point Park (5202 Levick Street). One all-ages class will be offered this session at 6:00pm. Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park so thick mats or a blanket are recommended. Time on the knees will be minimal.*Bring your own mat, some available if neededFree, but donations are welcome.

Join us for a fun and informative event where you'll learn how to fight food waste and create a thriving garden, all from your kitchen scrapJoin us for a fun and informative event where you'll learn how to fight food waste and create a thriving garden, all from your own kitchen scraps What to expect:· Interactive presentation: Our presenter will break down the science of composting in a way that's engaging and easy to understand.· Unlock the benefits: Discover how composting reduces landfill waste, improves soil health, and helps you grow vibrant plants!· Hands-on demo: Get your hands dirty (in

Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

Join us for a conversation looking at the world through the lens of democracy, climate change, security, and human rights.As we start a new semester, we are confronted with a world that has seen significant changes and major global events. In a year that will see more people than ever before going to the polls, there have already been multiple elections of consequence—including in France, India, Iran, Venezuela, and the UK. Conflict continues in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan – and too many other places. Technology is rapidly shifting the global landscape through advances in AI, blockchain, and autonomous

Tree Checkers is a community Science Data Collection program.Tree tenders engage with tree owners, and collect size, health, and other survival data. The goal is to increase tree survival during establishment, promote stewardship through engagement, and make decisions about future plant care. Sign up to join a team of other tree checkers and coordinate a day and time that works for your schedule.

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

Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia, featuring Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, Ron Tarver.Join us on Second Thursday at Crane Arts in celebrating the group exhibition Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of PhiladelphiaAbout the exhibition:Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia presents a nuanced exploration of the city through the eyes of three distinguished photographers: Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, and Ron Tarver. Each artist offers a distinctive perspective, capturing the essence of Philadelphia, its hidden dimensions, and its ongoing transformation. Eric T. Kunsman intricately maps the city through its phone lines, revealing the stark contrasts between neighborhoods. His work prompts a

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

Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors from the tri-state area will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park.Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District.Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t

Hosted by our Board of Directors, let's all raise a toast to DVAA & mingle w/ the best of Philly's intergenerational artist collaborative!Let's raise a toast to DVAA! Visit Catharine Street, grab a drink, and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's intergenerational artist collaborative. There's no better way to support DVAA!Join us for Cocktails (and mocktails!) on Friday, September 13 from 6:30PM-9PM. Each ticket will include:2 beveragesLight appetizers from local restaurants1 signed copy of The Art of Collaboration by Sydney WelchA professional headshot/portrait by Sarah Bloom (our Board Vice President!)Tours of the Gallery by our Executive Director, Sam and Gallery

See Mt. Cuba Center in a new light – no light, that is! Embark on a guided Night Hike to experience the stars and sounds of our natural lands after dark. Listen as the night comes alive with the chatter of owls, frogs, crickets, and maybe even a fox or two. Learn about the nocturnal animals that call our natural areas home and how to spot and listen for them once the sun goes down. Guests should be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Friday,