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  • 12th Walk Around Philadelphia

    Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every Second Thursday of the month, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. On August 10, The Clay Studio celebrates the latest solo exhibitions of Resident Artists Ruth Easterbrook, Chris M. Rodgers, and Stephanie Kantor. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join some of the

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  • TRAILS to ALES: Guided Hike & Drinks at Parks on Tap

    Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Take a guided hike that goes from trail…to taps! TIME 6:00pm - 8:00pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Join John Sigmund, Public Programs Manager and park history enthusiast, for a thirsty Thursday guided hike that goes from the trails to the taps! This social hike series is a great way to get out on the trails and meet new people over cold drinks at a “Parks on Tap ” in Fairmount Park. Parks on Tap is a popular tradition of a traveling beer garden that visits the city’s various neighborhood parks. Proceeds benefit Fairmount Park Conservancy and

  • Greenwood Joy Experience Exhibition & Screening of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street: A Modernized Revelation

    Bartram’s Garden Barn

    Come immerse yourself in the Greenwood Joy Experience and see the art of Dawn Tree in the Barn, from now through Sunday 8/13! This adventure allows you to reflect on what joy feels like while dissecting issues that continue to plague African American communities. The art is reflective of what joy looks like if these issues are addressed and sustained in real-time. The art is meant to make you feel and explore your emotions toward a medium that could feel unfinished with something like a controlled paint drip technique rooted in abstract expressionism. Immerse yourself in the idea of imagination.

  • FABSCRAP PHL x Good Vodka Summer Sip and Sort Series

    Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at the FABSCRAP warehouse to sort recovered fabrics, network, and sip on a summery cocktail provided by Good Vodka!Join FABSCRAP for our Summer Sip and Sort series! Enjoy summer cocktails, while spending your Thursday evening sorting fabric scraps for recycling and shopping for reclaimed fabrics afterward. Come ready to enjoy snacks and mixed drinks provided by Good Vodka! This event is sponsored by Good Vodka, a sustainably distilled spirit created from discarded coffee fruit, generating carbon offset. Good Vodka was founded in 2015 and its mission is to develop new, climate-positive spirits from overlooked agricultural byproducts and novel

  • “New Now VI” 2nd Thursday Reception

    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on August 10th, from 6-9 PM, for the opening reception of New Now VI, celebrating the work of Inliquid's newest members!Join us on August 10th, from 6-9 PM, for the opening reception of New Now VI, celebrating the work of Inliquid's newest members!Since 1999, InLiquid has connected artists and audiences in Philadelphia and the surrounding region. In the sixth installment of its new member showcase, New Now VI, 31 artists of diverse mediums, inspirations, and histories, come together in the InLiquid Gallery. Though distinct, they are linked by the local community and a shared interest in the human

  • DIY Skincare Series with Andrea from Honey Rose Botanicals

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn how to make soap with Andrea from Honey Rose Botanicals.Join Andrea from Honey Rose Botanicals and learn how to make natural skincare products made with organic ingredients, garden-grown herbs, beeswax from her hives, and take-home products you can enjoy all season long! In this series, you will get a taste of her many hats. Herbalist, Aromatherapist, Soapmaker, and a small taste of beekeeping! This month learn to make soap as our ancestors once did with fats, salts, and lots of skin-nourishing ingredients! 

  • Business Planning Technical Assistance-Virtual Support

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

  • K&T Ribbon Cutting

    Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the opening of the K&T2 Trail with us!Join Riverfront North Partnership and the City of Philadelphia in a celebration of the new K&T2 Trail extension. The trail will now connect three riverfront parks on the Delaware River in Philadelphia - the Frankford Boat Launch, Lardner's Point Park, and the Tacony Boat Launch!The event will start at Lardner's Point Park, located at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, and the ceremony will take place on the trail at Magee Avenue, which is about .25 miles north of the park. Joining the celebration will be City officials, Senator Jimmy Dillon, Rep.

  • Nature Friends

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

    Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners ages 18 months to 3 years old.For young learners ages 18mo-3yrs and their favorite caregiver. We will sing songs, dance, and explore nature using our senses. Please bring a picnic blanket, sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, and anything else you need for you and your little one to feel comfortable. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement weather. *Banner image by Rawpixel

  • Story Time at the River Alive! Learning Trail

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at the Learning Trail every Friday for Story Time and activities! ¡Ven al Learning Trail cada viernes para una hora de cuentos y actividades!

  • Greenwood Joy Experience Exhibition: Open Gallery

    Bartram’s Garden Barn

    Come immerse yourself in the Greenwood Joy Experience and see the art of Dawn Tree in the Barn, from now through Sunday 8/13! This adventure allows you to reflect on what joy feels like while dissecting issues that continue to plague African American communities. The art is reflective of what joy looks like if these issues are addressed and sustained in real-time. The art is meant to make you feel and explore your emotions toward a medium that could feel unfinished with something like a controlled paint drip technique rooted in abstract expressionism. Immerse yourself in the idea of imagination.

  • Community Trip to Truelove Seeds

    Truelove Seeds 1260 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Join us on a fantastic community trip to Truelove Seeds, where we'll explore the wonders of sustainable agriculture through seed keeping.Community Trip to Truelove SeedsJoin us for an exciting community trip to Truelove Seeds on Fri Aug 11th 2023 at 10:00 AM! We can't wait to explore this amazing site at 1260 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.Truelove Seeds is a hidden gem for all plant enthusiasts and land stewards. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share a passion for preserving indigenous wisdoms and sustainable living. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!The Reading Terminal Market is a must-see for anyone in Philadelphia. Our tours are perfect for locals, visitors, students, and fans of the Market. Join us as we explore the Market's rich history, witness the skilled cooking styles passed down from generations, and take in the diverse and mouth-watering scents from the 80+ merchants’ food.Starting off with a famous Philly snack from one of our merchants, this 45-minute tour is sure to tantalize your taste buds and provide insight

  • Youth Bike Fridays

    Bike Container

    Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

  • Summer-sational Nights

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join us for special evening hours!

  • ¡BAILAR en FDR! Salsa Class & Social Dance

    FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en FDR! Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday at the historic boathouse overlooking the park’s central lake. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Tickets are for an hour dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 pm PLUS the social dance from 8:00-11:00 pm! Lesson is from an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can- $10, $15, or $20 (per person) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

  • VU PHL & Share Food Program

    Share Food Program 2901 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sorting and packing nutritious food for the community!For Volunteering Untapped's August event, we're partnering with Share Food Program.  Share Food Program leads the fight against food insecurity in the Philadelphia region, by serving an expansive, quality partner network of community-based organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution, education and advocacy. SFP distributes food to hundreds of thousands neighbors in need each month, over 50% of whom are children and seniors or people with disabilities.We will be helping assemble boxes, pack boxes with food, and load boxes of food onto trucks or into a prep area for delivery to the

  • The Wissahickon as a Watershed, then & now, with Stan Kozakowski, Debbie Hoellein, and Jim McClory

    Meet at Johnson Street and Lincoln Drive Join Debbie, Jim, & Stan as they explore the Monoshone Creek, one of the critical tributaries of the Wissahickon Creek. This tributary played a vital role in the economic and political history of Philadelphia but also was part of the dangerous pollution of the city’s drinking water. From the lessons of the past, learn how your daily activities can both harm and protect our precious natural resources. We will be joined by local historian, David Bower at Historic Rittenhouse Town, to learn more about the rich history of this historic gem and how

  • Horticulture Volunteer Day

    Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will lead volunteers to the greenhouse complex and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani Keaton at kimani@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.

  • Nature in the City

    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the wildlife and plant life along the banks of the Schuylkill on the Fairmount Water Works Trail and Boardwalk.Explore the wildlife and plant life along the banks of the Schuylkill on the Fairmount Water Works Trail and Boardwalk. Join us for a short guided bird-watching walk and learn how to use binoculars! Get creative with fun tree-themed art and crafts to learn more about the trees along the river. All ages are welcome. Free.

  • The Rail Park – Three Mile Vision Tour

    2700 Pennsylvania Ave 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park. On this tour, you’ll learn about the history and ecology of the Rail Park, and its potential to become a greenway connecting 10+ Philly neighborhoods and thousands of residents. Each tour begins at 10 AM and will last approximately 2 hours. Please note that this is a linear walking tour, extending 2 miles.We will begin at the corner of 27th and Pennsylvania Streets, and end at Phase One around 12th and Callowhill Streets. We do not loop back to the starting

  • Creek Care Day: Montgomery County

    Join your neighbors and Streamkeepers for our monthly Creek Care Day in Montgomery County. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves (though you’re welcome to bring your own). Please note, restrooms are not available. No plastic water bottles – please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.  This event will be canceled in the event of heavy rain or thunder! Email ryan@ttfwatershed.org to register or call 215.744.1853.

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

  • Meadow Weaving with Enrica Ferrero

    Swing by and check out our newly refurbished meadow loom! Our friend Enrica Fererro will be in the Meadow to guide you with gathering plants and interworking them into woven panels to be displayed. The meeting spot is in the Meadow between the Parking Loop and the Boathouse.  This outdoor event is subject to weather-related cancelations.    

  • Food Preservation: Fermentation

    Wyck Historic House And Garden 6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This workshop will teach participants a method of fermentation and discuss the benefits of food preservation!In this class, local food preservation expert April McGreger will show us how to use one of the world's oldest and simplest methods of preserving foods, lactic-acid fermentation, to turn our garden’s bounty into crunchy pickled vegetables and vibrant salads that will last for many months without canning. We will utilize a small batch method of fermenting by the pint or quart, which requires no special equipment and makes this the perfect preservation method for beginners. We’ll discuss the long history of fermented foods, how

  • Badass Women’s History Tour

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

  • Photography at Glen Foerd

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!What makes a good photo? What can I do as a photographer to create better images? How do I capture the spirit, the feel of a place? These are some of the questions we’ll look at in a fun, (mostly) non-technical, and inspiring photo walk around the buildings and grounds of historic Glen Foerd, led by Philadelphia artist RA Friedman. All camera users and camera types are welcome including smartphones. RA Friedman teaches beginning and advanced photography in the continuing ed division of The PA Academy of Fine Arts. For over twenty

  • Shrinky Dink Craft Day

    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us between 1 - 4 PM on August 12th at the InLiquid Gallery.Did you know the City of Philadelphia cannot recycle #6 plastic? Well, let’s turn trash into treasures and make DIY shrinky dinks! Join Jazmyn Crosby, InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigades’ Artist Ambassador, to learn how to make unique shrinky dinks from recycled plastic. Stop by the Inliquid Gallery between 1- 4 pm on August 12th to participate. Crosby’s Hungry Body installation is woven into the grates outside the InLiquid Gallery and can be seen (and heard) during this event. Disposable plastic cups, lids, clothes hangers,

  • Philadelphia Mycology Club 5 Year Birthday Bash

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us as we celebrate 5 years of existing!Come one, come all! As we celebrate 5 years of the Philadelphia Mycology Club! To thank all our wonderful members we're hosting an afternoon of FUNgi filled family friendly events. We'll start the day with a guided mushroom walk through Philadelphia's finest woodlands. Following our walk we'll regroup for some potluck style festivities! There will be crafts, music, games, and good company as we celebrate this new age of PMC. Exclusive merch for the event will be available as well as our classic lineup of shirts, stickers, and pins. Speaking of pins,

  • ALIGNMENT FESTIVAL

    Life Do Grow Farm 2316-50 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Alignment is a free festival that was designed to create community synergy through wellness, arts, and economic sovereignty.Let's embrace the vibrant energy of August at our Alignment wellness festival! 🌞✨ ⁠Join us as we celebrate the peak of summer with a transformative gathering of wellness enthusiasts, healers, and seekers. ⁠⁠We want to thank everyone who came out to support July's rainy Alignment. This month Mother Earth reminded us whose really in control but hopefully most of our healers, performers, activations, and vendors will be returning for next month! ⁠Come to the farm if you've been called to dive into a

  • Scent-sational Candle-Making with Gourmet Candle

    Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Ignite your creativity at this Candle-making workshop with Gourmet Candle. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to add your own unique touch to your candles by mixing fragrances to create new and exciting scents. Additionally, you can select from a variety of adorable candle toppings to adorn your candles with. We’ll provide everything you need to create two unique and beautiful candles. With the facilitator’s guidance, you and your friends will spend two hours exploring your artistic abilities and having a blast playing games and learning candle-burning tips. The best part? Once your candles have cooled, you’ll be able

  • Nurture with Nature: Therapeutic Horticulture

    Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    WHEN Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm WHERE Laurel Hill West Nature's Sanctuary Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve focus, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through nurturing activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, each session is an invitation to relax, reflect, and restore. Join Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, for one, some, or all four sessions of this outdoor workshop series offering therapeutic practices that honor and preserve our connection with nature.

  • Nurture with Nature Workshop: Crafting Gratitude Votives

    Nature’s Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

    Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve focus, mood, and overall wellbeing. Join the Friends of Laurel Hill and Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, for this outdoor workshop offering eco-mindfulness practices that honor and preserve our connection with nature. This workshop will take place in Nature's Sanctuary, the native plant garden and green burial area at Laurel Hill West. Using dried herbs and pressed flowers, we will create herbal bath mixes and rejuvenating votive candles with a guided meditation

  • FreeWalkers Getaway: Pennypack Trail

    Warminster 100 Station Drive, Warminster, PA, United States

    Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway finishing along a gorgeous trail.Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway along this gorgeous trail.Start: Warminster Train StationFinish: Holmesburg Junction StationDistance: 16-23miWhere to find us: In or near the parking lot Optional endpoints: Bethayres 16 mi (with train back to Yardley, West Trenton or Philly)Terrain: gravel, paved, some grass, with very few road crossings. Transit: SEPTA Warminster LineReturn: SEPTA trainParking: Parking available at stationsDifficulty: AdvancedCategory: nature, history, urban, seashore, scenic, themeCoordinator: Charles Updike16 to 23 mile walk from Warminster to Holmesburg along the Pennypack CreekThis event is free and open to the public, and part of a two-day

  • Tree Planting in Neshaminy State Park,PA-1000 native trees spring/fall 2023

    Neshaminy State Park, in Bucks County, PA 3401 State Road, Bensalem, PA, United States

    Help reforest 2 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants,tend,or plant native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park. * Photo Gallery / HistoryDates of volunteer events:(Spring 2023 Tree Tending and Watering)8-13-23 Sunday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)9-9-23 Saturday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)(Fall 2023 Tree Planting) an additional 50 trees will be planted10-27-23 Friday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)11-12-23 Sunday (9 am -

  • Floral Arrangement Workshop

    Pleasant Playground Community Garden 6720 Boyer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Participants will learn the fine art of floral arranging and bouquet making through demonstration and hands-on methods.Join us for our upcoming Floral Arrangement Workshop facilitated by our fellow Pleasant Playground Community Gardner, Alyson Church. The workshop will take place this Sunday, August the 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will provide the flowers and will have some vases and snips available. We encourage attendees to bring their own vase and snip (cutting tool for the ends of the stems) to the workshop as we do not have enough for everyone. We are delighted to have Alyson, back, to

  • Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve- Preview Party

    Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA, United States

    Preview Party at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve for the newest Open Aire Affairs location.Come out for our first Preview Party at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve! We are highlighting this magical venue with some of the preserve best spots to get hitched. We are partnering up with LaRue Events, Newtown Party Rental & Folklore Florals to bring together an amazing experience.

  • Awbury Farm Market

    Awbury Farm Market

    6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Locally Sourced, Farm Fresh Produce at Awbury. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons from spring through fall, you can enjoy fresh local foods, buy fresh produce, and shop for artisan goods. In addition, we have Awbury staff and partner organizations on site to answer your questions, plus fun, family-friendly activities, wellness events, workshops, and demonstrations on the first Sunday of every month.

  • Clothing Swap and Upcycling Workshop

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a fun-filled day of swapping clothes and learning how to upcycle them into trendy new pieces.Join us for a clothing swap and upcycling workshop. Bring gently worn clothes you no longer want in good condition. To participate bring any items that are categorized as clothing, shoes, and accessories. There will also be a mending and screen printing station so you can experiment with restyling clothing items. Enjoy light refreshments and leave with a customized tote bag.

  • Field Trips to Independence Seaport Museum

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    TTF is excited to provide FREE monthly field trips to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on the following Sundays: June 25, July 23, August 13, September 24, October 22, and December 17. Trip schedule below: 1:30pm – Meet at Ferko Playground – 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124   4:30pm – Arrive back at Ferko Playground *This trip is valued at $60 per person. Please notify with 48hrs notice from departure if you are no longer able to attend.   Questions? Call us at 215.744.1853 or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org Register here.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TTF proveerá excursiones mensuales GRATIS al museo del Independence

  • Ecology Camp for 11-14 Year Olds

    Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Tree House will be hosting a week of camp for kids aged 11-14, August 11-14 , visiting different ecosystems each day.Ecology CampAges 11-14August 14-18 2023Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)The Tree House will be hosting a week of camp for kids aged 11-14, August 14-18 from 9am to 3pm or (8:30-4 for longer trips). This camp will consist of daily field trips, each to a different ecosystem. We will visit a bog in the Poconos, a salt marsh, the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and forest and aquatic environments within Philadelphia. Binoculars, field guides, nets, magnifying glasses, field notebooks, and other

  • Solar Week Kickoff Press Event: Celebrating Philly’s Clean Energy Workforce

    Philadelphia City Hall - Mayor's Reception Room 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We're kicking off Solar Week 2023 with a press event to celebrate the clean energy workforce that powers solar growth in Philadelphia!Join us at City Hall on Monday, August 14th at 10am to launch Solar Week by celebrating the clean energy workforce that powers solar growth in Philadelphia. We'll bring together clean energy leaders who will discuss the progress and future of workforce development in the city.

  • Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Modest Transitions at Manayunk

    PHS Pop- up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia

    Join Melanie Hassan from Modest Transitions for a beginner-friendly botanical bundle dyeing class in the beautiful Manayunk Pop Up Garden! Bundle dyeing is a natural dye technique that creates botanical prints, patterns, and "organic tie-dye" effects using dried and fresh flowers, bark, extracts, and kitchen waste. In this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to explore botanical alchemy using plant materials to create their own custom-dyed bandana. This workshop will cover: Ways to achieve mirrored, confetti, tie-dye prints and patterns Identification of plant materials used for successful printing and color contact Hot bath extraction Color modification Washing and care instructions

  • CLEAR DAY THUNDER: RESCUING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT

    Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA, United States

    This is the story of the American Chestnut Tree, the blight that affects it, and the people who are trying to save itJoin the Buxmont Organic Garden Club at Churchville Nature Center as we screen this movie. Free event

  • Haverford College Climbing Tree Storytime

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

    Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

  • Junior Naturalist Program: All About Insects

    Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Children ages 8-12 years old can join us for this 2 hour drop off program.Children ages 8-12 years join us for a fun outdoor activity. This is a drop off program. Parents and siblings are not permitted to stay with the program.$5.00 per child. Eventbrite fees apply if paying by card. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, those options can be found at checkout. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please

  • Bark Before Dark

    Calling all dog and nature lovers for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy Mt. Cuba’s trails with your pup! Take in the scenery and enjoy the “golden hours” before sunset while beating the daytime heat. Parking for this event is at 1001 Old Wilmington Road. Guests must remain on trails and dogs must be leashed at all times.$5 per person, Members and children under 5 are free. Advance registration is not required. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view our safety

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  • Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Modest Transitions at South Street

    PHS Pop- up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia

    Join Melanie Hassan from Modest Transitions for a beginner-friendly botanical bundle dyeing class in the beautiful Manayunk Pop Up Garden! Bundle dyeing is a natural dye technique that creates botanical prints, patterns, and "organic tie-dye" effects using dried and fresh flowers, bark, extracts, and kitchen waste. In this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to explore botanical alchemy using plant materials to create their own custom-dyed bandana. This workshop will cover: Ways to achieve mirrored, confetti, tie-dye prints and patterns Identification of plant materials used for successful printing and color contact Hot bath extraction Color modification Washing and care instructions

  • Catch the Rain Workshop

    Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, 19311, United States

    When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 6–8 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, 19311. Please note: This workshop is only open to property owners in White Clay Creek watershed. Cost: Free. Registration is required. Register Now Learn How to Help White Clay Creek and Beautify Your Yard! Join us to learn about the Catch the Rain Program and explore Stroud Water Resarch Center’s campus as we discuss conservation practices such as rain gardens, wildlife gardens, meadows, streamside forests, and more. Learn how conservation practices improve water quality, reduce flooding, recharge wells, filter pollutants, reduce summer

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 7-8 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! CDC guidelines will be followed. Due to the recent uptick in

  • Discover Tai Chi

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16Discover Tai Chi9:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiJoin us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the form. All levels welcome. Classes will be held outdoors with an indoor option available for inclement weather.Members: $12/class | Non-Members: $18/classDiscover Tai Chi classes will

  • Lily P.A.D.S

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Children ages 4-10 are welcome to discover our newly redesigned outdoor play space and participate in nature and arts-based activities.Friends will explore parts of our beautiful grounds, as we kick off the session with a Scavenger Hunt!! Then we’ll be working with leaves & flowers to string Nature Necklaces, and cutting & gluing to create their own fantastic Nature Portraits! Lily P.A.D.S is a play and discovery space with children’s programming that will kick off this Summer with a series of 8 weekly workshops for little artists, ages 4-10. Lily P.A.D.S., named in honor of Lily Macalester, daughter of the

  • TapTalk: Jasper Mines of Vera Cruz and the History of Watershed Uses

    Jasper Park Quarry Drive South, Emmaus, PA, United States

    Learn about Native American peoples at Jasper Park and the history of uses along local waterways at Rising River Brewing.This retrospective Tap Talk will begin at Jasper Park where Neil Moser and John Fegely from the Upper Milford Historical Society will introduce us to a history of the Lenape people who inhabited this area for ten of thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. We will tour the jasper pits and learn more about this highly valued mineral and its important role to indigenous people’s trade, not only in the local area, but across the country!Then it’s off

  • PHS Garden Walking Tour

    Pollinator-palooza! Join PHS Design and Procurement Manager, Sam Keitch, on a tour of Logan Square as he highlights the extensive varieties of species planted throughout that promote food and living environments for all things pollinator. The garden design is meant to withstand an urban atmosphere while promoting pollinators. This free walking tour includes pollinator plants for each attendee to take home, information on how to promote the monarch butterfly, and additional plant information on what's in the garden. This tour is FREE and all ages are welcome. Space is limited, with a capacity of 25 people. Registration is required, please

  • One Thing You Should Know About the Inflation Reduction Act

    Yards Brewing Company 500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Yards for a panel on the Inflation Reduction Act and how it can help Philadelphians adopt clean energy and stay to network!Join us after work from 5:30-7pm at Yards on Wednesday, August 16th for a discussion about the Inflation Reduction Act, a once-in-a-generation spending bill featuring $370 billion in federal climate-related funding with a focus on equity. Our panelists will give their take on the one thing you should know about the bill if you’re a municipality, school district, nonprofit, or a Philadelphian interested in pursuing energy efficiency at home.The event will take questions from audience members

  • Queer Community Hike with Reset Outdoors

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

  • Pollinators, Insects, and Native Plants

    Chanticleer, a pleasure garden 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA, United States

    Insects pollinate, recycle, control pests, and so much more! Learn about the insects we see, and their role in our ecosystem.Insects are among the most interesting and diverse animals on earth and despite their small size, they’re also among the most important. Insects pollinate, recycle, control pests, and so much more! Join us for a stroll through the garden as we learn about the insects we see, their role in our ecosystems, and how we can attract them to our own yards using native plants and ecological gardening practices. Feel free to come with questions about your own mystery insects.

  • Motivos Environment Edition Celebration

    Globe Dye Works 4500 Worth Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come celebrate the unveiling of Motivos Environment Edition! • Readings • Multi-media presentations • Dinner • Networking! • Motivos Merch!Celebrate the launch of the Motivos Environment Edition - focused on the power and importance of the environment! Join Motivos Wednesday, August 16th as we celebrate and honor the young creatives published in our Environment edition. Dinner, performances, networking, speakers, merch, and more! Get inspired to explore what the environment means to you and others, and what you can do for it!We’re excited to share this edition after many months of hard work and dedication! Motivos T-shirts will be available. FREE

  • Philly History Pop Ups! Corinthian Gardens summer series

    Corinthian Gardens 2050 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join in for a casual outdoor setting, intriguing content and a fun way to learn more about the city. Best for curious Philadelphians!PHILLY HISTORY POP UPS are free, entertaining presentations on intriguing but little-known Philly stories connected to people, places or historic events. Each topic is tied to something you can see today, as well. SUMMER SCHEDULE:1) Thursday, July 20, 6-7pm. (Rain date Fri., July 21) NEW Topic: Lafayette! It’s a name we know–the Marquis de Lafayette–but his impact on the formation of our country, and even our perception of it, holds layers of surprise and inspiration.2) Wednesday, August 2,

  • Advocate for a Climate Friendly Farm Bill with JEA – August 16, 2023

    Why We All Should Care and Advocate for a Climate Friendly Farm BillJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on August 16 at 7:00pm for an informational session on why & how to advocate for a Farm Bill that takes climate issues into account and will be positive for the environment.Every five years Congress needs to pass a new Farm Bill. Emissions caused by farming practices are worsening the climate crisis, but farms can also be a solution. Congress is investing huge sums in agriculture, and this money should be directed to help farmers mitigate and

  • Natural Dyes Co-Op Info Session

    ZOOM

      All Together Now PA’s Clothing&Textile Coalition/ PA Fibershed has teamed up with Keystone Development Center and Goddess Rising Intimates to establish a natural dye co-op utilizing food and floral waste and want you to be a part of it!  Join us for a virtual informational session on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. This session is open to businesses in and around the Philadelphia region who produce food and floral waste including (but not limited to):  produce and floral farmers, food distributors, restaurants, food and floral markets, floral designers, event planners, event venues, fashion &

    Free
  • End of Summer Youth Celebration and Bicycle Ride Launch

    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let's celebrate the work of our students and kick off the Harrisburg Bike Ride with a bang. Join us and have a wheelie good time!End of Summer Student Celebration and Harrisburg Bike Ride KickoffJoin us for our end of the summer student celebration. Our youth will be showing off their accomplishments from this summer and we will be kicking off for our Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bike Ride. Get ready to pedal your way through the beautiful streets of Harrisburg. This in-person event will take place at the One Art Community Center, where you'll find fellow biking enthusiasts and a fun-filled

  • PosiGen Solar Tour & Block Party

    5100 N Sydenham St 5100 North Sydenham Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    As part of Solar Week 2023, check out PosiGen's Solar Tour & Block Party, an awesome in-person event showcasing the power of solar energy!Join PosiGen, one of Solarize Philly's partner installers, for a solar tour and block party at the 5100 Block of Sydenham St. Check out a home that's gone solar, meet the Solarize Philly and PosiGen teams, and learn how you could go solar at your home. Stick around for food and music!

  • journeying barefoot

    Join barefoot bella of journeying barefoot for a six-week sound healing, nature meditation, and reflection series. We will gather weekly on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm. Please bring a towel, blanket, or mat to sit on as well as a journal/notebook for reflections. We’ll have extra yoga mats and journals to share too. These events will take place either out in the Garden or indoors, depending on the weather. We’ll meet at the Welcome Center before heading to the day’s location. All events will be rain or shine.   “at journeying barefoot we commune together with Black, Native, and Indigenous women and

  • National Thrift Day at Victory Philadelphia

    Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate National Thrift Day by shopping local thrift vendors at the taproom.Celebrate National Thrift Day by shopping local thrift vendors at the taproom. Show off your old Victory merch and check out the items we’ve got on display! Dirty Sneakers will be playing on the roof from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. If you're interested in being a vendor send an email to Carly at chigberger@artbrewventures.com

  • 3rd Thursday at Glen Foerd

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us this summer on the 3rd Thursday of every month from May through August for an evening of family fun.This month there will be food from The Clean Plate Club Food Truck, live music from Birdie Busch, lawn games, and a teaching artist who will create environmentally focused art with visitors of all ages. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the grounds and mansion which will be open for free self-guided tours. Donations are accepted but not required to attend. Please register in advance.

  • Community of Practice session for Co-op Curious Accountants/Bookkeepers

    Community of Practice sessions return this August with a focused session for co-op curious accountants/bookkeepers/and other finance folks.Community of Practice sessions return this August with a focused session for co-op curious accountants/bookkeepers/and other finance folks. The zoom workshop is on Thursday, August 17th, from 6:30-8pm. Link in bio to sign-up! In this session, PACA will chat briefly about some of the ins and outs of why co-ops are rad. Then, co-op experienced CPA, Professor Mavery Davis, will facilitate the remaining majority of the session. He says, “We will discuss the accounting needs of a co-op vs traditional business, how to

  • Sunset on the Schuylkill: Evening Guided Kayak Tour

    Hidden River Outfitters Walnut Street and Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an evening guided kayak tour of the Schuylkill River below the dam (falls at Water Works). Kayaking on the tidal Schuylkill offers a whole new perspective on our city and its water source. Tour departs from the Walnut Street dock along the Schuylkill River Trail and heads upriver to the Fairmount Water Works, where you’ll experience a rarely seen perspective of these historic structures from the water below. You’ll also enjoy spectacular views of the Art Museum and the city skyline! Experienced kayak guides will share plenty of interesting info along the way. No gear or kayaking

  • Cultivating Soil Health

    Learn how to cultivate soil health, restore soil vitality, and encourage microbial populations.THURSDAY, AUGUST 17Cultivating Soil Health7:00 – 8:30 PMMark Highland, President, The Organic Mechanics Soil CompanySponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipSoils are the foundation of every garden, but knowing how to care for optimum soil health can be misunderstood. Join The Organic Mechanic, Mark Highland, for a discussion on how to cultivate soil health, restore soil vitality, and encourage microbial populations that provide ecosystem services. Participants will learn easy-to-implement soil care that maximizes ecosystem benefits and plant health for gardens of all sizes. Free

  • Business Planning Technical Assistance-Virtual Support

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

  • Garden Volunteer Day: Harvest Help at Rolling Hills

    Rolling Hills Apartments 2120 Buchert Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Come volunteer with Trellis for Tomorrow to harvest hauls of produce at Rolling Hills Community Garden!Trellis for Tomorrow is prepping the Rolling Hills Community Garden for next season and needs your help! Join us as we work to harvest bountiful summer crops of fresh, nutrient dense organic produce. Learn about what it takes to keep a late-summer garden thriving, while prepping for the fall planting season ahead.We're looking for folks who are ready to get their hands dirty and help to harvest, weed, lift, and shovel. No experience necessary. Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to BYO.

  • Quilt the Harvest

    1400 N American St 1400 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen, design and constructJoin us every other Friday to make our our "Square Yard Quilt". This inclusive art and education project is open to all. Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story.Together we'll envision and create the pieces of our "square yard quilt". An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and

  • Tour of The Colored Girls Museum with PAEA Region 12

    The Colored Girls Museum 4613 Newhall St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join PAEA Region 12 for a tour of The Colored Girls Museum!Join us for a tour of The Colored Girls Museum where we will learn more about the museum and its mission and view the present collection. This museum is located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Participants are invited to then move to the Attic Brewing Company (2-min drive from the museum - 137 Berkley St., Philadelphia, PA 19144) for further discussions about the museum tour.Participants will receive 3 hours of Act 48 credit.Please bring your mask for a possible masking requirement at the museum.

  • Sean 9 Lugo “The World is a Ghetto” Mural Dedication

    448 N 10th St 448 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a mural dedication featuring work by local artist Sean 9 Lugo in the Spring Arts District in Philadelphia's Callowhill North.HAHAxParadigm and Mural Arts present the mural dedication of Sean 9 Lugo's debut Mural Arts public artwork project, "The World Is a Ghetto". The artwork is an expression of life in the city through different people and their stories from a collection of thirty-two different hand-painted, then wheat-pasted window views that create a collective portrait of our city.Friday, August 18th, 2023 • 4:00 PMLocation: 448 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Parking lot next to Love City Brewing)Each

  • Public Kayak Excursion

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a free guided kayak tour of the Delaware River.Looking for a new adventure? Come join us at Glen Foerd this summer as we explore the beautiful Delaware River by kayak. Kayak excursions will be led by professionally certified guides and are appropriate for all levels of experience. The tour will include an introduction to the basics of paddling and an overview of safety protocols. Our exploration will be in tandem kayaks, so grab a buddy and come join us! Please arrive on time so our staff can deliver the safety talk and get everyone out on the

  • Guided Mushroom Walk at Blue Bell Park

    Blue Bell Field Parking Lot 800 West Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a free and public mushroom walkThere are limited spaces for this event so please only register if you are certain you'll attend and cancel your order if you can no longer make it. Meet us at 6pm in the Blue Bell Field Parking Lot off of W Walnut Lane . After a brief introduction we will head into the woods and look for mushrooms. Collecting is not permitted at this location, however we can observe, photograph, and discuss what we find along the way.Children are welcome to attend. Dogs are also welcome, but we ask you to

  • Community Workshop for Responsible Drinking Mural

    The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a Community Workshop for a new mural in the Northeast related to Responsible Drinking.Join us for a Community Workshop for a new mural in the Northeast related to Responsible Drinking.Jamee Grisby the artist in charge of the mural will be leading this workshop.Participants will be using squeegee art to create a piece based on color, emotion and rhythm. then we will be transforming the piece using paint markers and text to create a message about responsible drinking and have a discussion throughout the process. Community Input will be used to create a mural in the Northeast in

  • FREE THE LAND: A documentary on the fight for Land Sovereignty in Philly

    Life Do Grow Farm, North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 2316-50 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for FREE THE LAND: A powerful documentary showcasing the relentless fight for Land Sovereignty in Philly—be part of the movement!FREE THE LAND: A documentary on the fight for Land Sovereignty in PhillyJoin us for a free screening of the captivating documentary screening at Life Do Grow Farm! Discover the inspiring journey of land stewards fighting for Land Sovereignty in the heart of Philadelphia, PA. Immerse yourself in the stories of resilience, community, and the power of reclaiming our land. Be part of this in-person event and witness the fight for justice unfold. Don't miss out on this incredible

  • Insect Night

    Who hangs out in Bartram’s Garden after the sun goes down? We’ll be checking out nighttime insects and animals in the Garden with Horticulturalist Mandy Katz and Naturalist Ken Frank (author of Ecology of Center City Philadelphia  and Sex In City Plants, Animals, Fungi, and More . We will meet in the wooded Lower Garden between the pond and the River, and explore the area, luring an incredible array of nocturnal insects with black lights, overripe bananas, and molasses. Intrigued? Come out for a rare opportunity to get an up-close look at some of the ethereal animals that spend the

  • Farm Volunteer Day at Awbury Arboretum: Transplanting Fall Crops

    6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a day of transplanting fall crops as well as other fields tasks such as weeding and mulchingTHIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain,

  • Hiking Juntos : West Fairmount Park

    Chamounix Mansion Hostel 3250 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Hiking with Latino Outdoors PhiladelphiaPLEASE NOTE/TEN EN CUENTA: This event welcomes all from the Latino community and their allies. Spanish speakers will be available to provide translation. Este evento da la bienvenida a todos los miembros de la comunidad latina y sus aliados. Habrá personas disponibles que hablan español para traducir. REGISTRATION AND WAIVERS ARE REQUIRED! ¡SE REQUIERE REGISTRO Y EXENCIONES! DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPCIÓN: Latino Outdoors and Fairmount Park Conservancy invite Philadelphia’s Latino community to a free morning hike along West Fairmount Park’s beautiful Trolley Trail. Learn about the park's fascinating past and present by exploring a rare example of a rail

  • Volunteer Clean-Up Day, Historic Rittenhouse Town

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on this morning! We’ll be cutting back invasive plants, removing litter from the park, and more! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location

  • One Africa! One Nation! Uhuru Flea Market: August

    South 43rd Street & Chester Avenue: Clark Park 4300 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in Clark Park Sat AUG 19th (Rain Date 8/20) Shop over 80+ vendors and find your treasure! Eat great food! Vibe with your friends!Join us on Sat June 24th from 9-5 with the June edition of the One Africa! One Nation! Uhuru Flea Market. Bring the family to shop for vintage clothing, handmade goods, amazing food and an amazing vibe! Volunteers wanted! For more info send a text to 267-875-3532

  • Painting with Pokeweed

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Take the morning to celebrate native plants through a hands-on, ethnobotanical, foraging, and artistic experience. After a hayride through our natural lands, learn about the relationships Indigenous communities have with pokeweed, find out how to mindfully forage and gather pokeweed, make pèkòn (Lenape for red dye) with the berries, and create watercolor paintings with your homemade pèkòn.  Painting with Pokeweed is a partnership between Mt. Cuba and Native Roots Farm Foundation (NRFF), and part of NRFF’s summer series, “The Beauty Around Us.”  This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba on Saturday, August 19, 2023 (rain date: Sunday, August 20,

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  • POP Share Food Program Workday

    POP Share Food Program Workday

    Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. The

  • Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

    Bike Container

    This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

  • Jabali Farmers Market

    Avenues Café 7201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Jabali Farmers Market is a village based community market featuring vendor marketplace, entertainment, & networking.Jabali Farmers Market"Juneteenth Jubilee Edition"Saturday, August 19, 2023 10 am -1 By Black and Planted 9:30 : Social Sip Networking (meet community leaders, business owners & public servants) 10 - 1 pm: Marketplace Shopping & Artful EntertainmentAvenues Cafe 7201 Germantown Ave.Phila., Pa The Jabali Market is a village farmers & artisan that provides an artisan market, entertainment & community networking in Mt. Airy in Philadelphia held monthly from June to October. (June 10 • July 15 • August 19 • Sept 9 • Oct 21)

  • Buddhist Ethics, Mindfulness and Insight for Recovery

    Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Saturday meditation with Kevin Griffin hosted by Delaware Valley Insight, Unitarian Society of Germantown and Recovery Dharma Intersangha.Join us for practice and discussion with Kevin Griffin in a session hosted by Delaware Valley Insight, the Unitarian Society of Germantown and the Recovery Dharma Intersangha of Pennsylvania. Our event will be at the Shamabhala Center of Philadelphia. We will also have a concurrent Zoom, should you feel more comfortable attending online. This program is appropriate for both new and experienced meditators — all are welcome. Please add delawarevalleyinsight@gmail.com to your address book to ensure you receive any communications for the event.

  • SWWAG Workshop- Harvesting the Healing Power: Medicinal Syrups and Tinctures

    Mill Creek Farm 4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA

    You will be taken through the step-by-step process of processing elderberries, to create an elderberry syrup and/or tincture. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of AfroDiasporic Herbalism practices, skills in harvesting and processing elderberries, and a delicious elderberry preparation to enjoy at home. Located at Mill Creek Farms (4901 Brown St.) Led by Yaya Vallis from Philly Herb Hub.    Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

  • Badass Women’s History Tour

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

  • The Zen of Philly Shopping Experience

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Spruce Street Harbor Park for The Zen of Philly's Shopping Experience. Come have Saturday family fun & support local businesses!The Zen of Philly's shopping experience consisting of Philadelphia's makers and small businesses, whose main goal is to introduce a Zen lifestyle to their audience. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure Philadelphia continues to bloom from seeds planted by Philly natives.Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out the vendor application.Email thezenofphilly@gmail.com with any questions.

  • Financial Literacy with Weavers Way Finance Administrator Candy Hasan

    326 W Chelten Ave 326 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get the 411 on saving money and restoring your credit from Coop's Finance Administrator Candy Hasan.Is it difficult for you to save money? Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck? Are you trying to fix your credit? Don't know where to start? Then this financial literacy class is for you! In this class, attendees will learn about how to fix and maintain their credit, how to budget and save, and helpful laws to know when dealing with common financial endeavours. This class is taught by our finance administrator, Candy Hasan, who has worked in our finance department for 9

  • Now + Then Marketplace x Oval Finale Market

    The Oval 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.40 vendors outside at the Oval's Closing Weekend Night Market. Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 10x10 and cost $60 each! Vendors must provide their own battery powered lights

  • Awbury Farm Market

    Awbury Farm Market

    6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Locally Sourced, Farm Fresh Produce at Awbury. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons from spring through fall, you can enjoy fresh local foods, buy fresh produce, and shop for artisan goods. In addition, we have Awbury staff and partner organizations on site to answer your questions, plus fun, family-friendly activities, wellness events, workshops, and demonstrations on the first Sunday of every month.

  • Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tour 2023

    Brandywine Valley Tourist and Information Center 300 Greenwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

    Join us as we tell stories of abolitionists and freedom seekers and visit locations of the Underground Railroad in and around Kennett SquareOur popular, family-friendly tours are led by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable, climate-controlled bus.  You will visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity including the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities.

  • Live at Roots Garden with Hudson River (Music)

    Fisher Park 571 West Spencer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philly's top musicians unplugged in an intimate pastoral garden settingYou will be in for a special treat when we present Veronica Hudson aka Hudson River, an amazing percussionist and composer who specializes in the vibraphone. Just close your eyes and imagine the beguiling melodic tones of this instrument in communion with the sounds of a late summer evening in the garden at dusk. We are excited to present Hudson in this new series of intimate, unplugged concerts in the confines of the verdant Roots Community Garden (600 West Spencer Street, 19120). Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets and hats

  • Free – Kid’s Nature Story Time with the Tacony Library and Riverfront North

    Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an outdoor nature story time with the Tacony Free Library, along the river at Lardner's Point Park.Join Riverfront North Partnership and the Tacony Free Library for an outdoor nature story time, along the river at Lardner's Point Park. Every Third Monday at 11am from July through October we will host a free kid's story time event focused around nature. Except stories, singing, dancing and laughing!We suggest you bring blankets or small chairs for yourself and the children as there are limited benches available. Event will be canceled if there is a high likliehood of rain and participant's

  • Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

    PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done!  Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8

  • Arboretum Volunteer Session

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

    Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

  • Tree Walk

    Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the basics of tree ID. Learn the basics of tree ID. What’s a compound leaf, a broad-leafed tree, etc.? What are some of the more common trees in Wissahickon Park? Learn to identify at least 10 types and then make a small tree journal from the leaves you collected.

  • Small Business Roundtable (Philly)

    Dock Street Brewery (South) 2118 WASHINGTON AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States

    Join empathy-minded small business owners for a casual afternoon meetup with loosely guided conversation in Philadelphia."We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives." —Brené Brown—Do you want to meet down-to-earth business owners, but dread networking?Us, too.That's why we created Wellstruck Roundtables, where empathy-minded business owners gather for real connection and conversations with depth.We keep it small so each person has a seat at the table. Wellstruck founder, Sarah Zero, moderates the conversation in a way that feels natural and effortless.You'll leave feeling energized and motivated to get sh*t done.Come join us!—HostSarah Zero is

  • EXPLORERS & Jr. NATURALISTS: Farewell to Summer Adventure

    Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Children ages 5-12 years old can join us for this 2 hour drop off program.Children ages 5-12 years join us for a fun outdoor activity. This is a drop off program. Parents and siblings are not permitted to stay with the program.$5.00 per child. Eventbrite fees apply if paying by card. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, those options can be found at checkout. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please

  • Movies By The River – “Super Mario Movie” at Bridesburg Rec

    Bridesburg Recreation Center 4601 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Free Flicks in the Riverfront ParksFree Flicks in the Riverfront ParksNortheast Philadelphia’s biggest outdoor movie series, presented by Riverfront North Partnership, is kicking off on 8/22 at the Bridesburg Rec CenterCheck out entire lineup below:2023 FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE SCHEDULE8/22 – Super Mario Movie (Bridesburg Rec Center)9/12 – Encanto – (Glen Foerd)10/10 – Hocus Pocus – (Glen Foerd)*Super Mario and Encanto begin shortly after sunset. Hocus Pocus will begin around 7pm.