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  • PA IPL Bike & Hike: Gathering in Philly – Clark Park

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    PA IPL Bike & Hike 2025 GatheringJoin us in Clark Park in West Philly on Wednesday, May 28th from 5-7pm for an informal PA IPL gathering! This month is the Bike & Hike, which is all about building community, and a great time to get outdoors and meet other like-minded people! Join us for fun conversations with PA IPL staff and others in the community, and bring food to make it a picnic! Come hear about all our current and upcoming programs and share what you are working on right now! Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been a long-time volunteer

  • One-on-One with Angela Brooks

    Center for DesignPhiladelphia 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us on May 28th, 2025 for a one-on-one discussion with Angela Brooks, Philly's new Chief Housing & Urban Development Officer.Join DAG for a special event as we host Angela Brooks, Philadelphia's new Chief Housing & Urban Development Officer and Immediate Past President of the American Planning Association (APA), for a one-on-one conversation that will touch on issues related to affordable and accessible housing and community development. In this newly-established role in Philadelphia's administration, Brooks will oversee the implementation of Mayor Parker's Housing Plan, which aims to achieve the goal of creating and preserving 30,000 units of housing. Leah Eppinger,

  • Conversation with Cecilia Paredes

    The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join The Print Center for a Conversation with Cecilia Paredes, presented both in-person and on Zoom. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Cecilia Paredes: By my side or back of me, on view at The Print Center April 18 – July 19, 2025. Paredes will discuss her extensive career, the works in the exhibition and her artistic inspirations. This event is free and open to the public. Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_iDinl4DT1S62lQbaeDVMg#/registration Image: Cecilia Paredes, Wisdom, 2021, inkjet print, 59” x 60”

    Free
  • Co-op Social – Game Night at Weavers Way Ambler

    Weavers Way Co-op - Ambler 217 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA, United States

    Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler - it's gonna be a blast!Join Us for Game Night at the Co-op!Looking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We will kick off this month's game night with a couple rounds of a Bingo game followed by board games. We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started, but feel free to bring your favorites to share.Make a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared

  • Design A Doodad: What’s in the Square

    Design Gym LLC 179 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    TEXTILE DESIGN X PATTERNS. You see it on buildings, streets, posters, shirts, blankets, even cookies! Take a closer look...We’ll explore the design principle of patterns through textile design, and taking a closer look into our world.ABOUT DESIGNER(S)Emily "Birdie" Busch is a working sonic and visual artist that strives to reveal things in a way that doesn’t seem like a dissertation but rather a keyhole and places a lot of intention on distilling the complexities of our stories down to core truths via the paths of art and song. She records and performs original music in tandem with making multimedia art,

  • A quiet roar

    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The opening reception for A Quiet Roar at the May 28, 6 to 8 pm at the Hyatt Centric.A CELEBRATION OF QUEER ARTISTRY: A QUIET ROAR OPENS AT HYATT CENTRICPride Month Exhibit Features Bold Works By LGBTQIA+ Philly Artists Keith R. Breitfeller, Brian David Dennis, and Patrick Michael Carrow PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 14, 2025) – Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel in Rittenhouse Square, is continuing its annual Pride Month celebration with the opening of A Quiet Roar, a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by InLiquid, featuring the work of three Philadelphia-based LGBTQIA+ artists: Keith R. Breitfeller, Brian David Dennis, and Patrick

  • Intro to Machine Sewing- Tote Bag 5/28 Workshop

    523 S 4th St 523 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

  • Farming Cooperatives and Occupation in the West Bank

    525 E Gay St 525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Join us for a pre-recorded virtual session to learn about the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee, Al-Reef Fair Trade, & Equal ExhangeJoin us for a pre-recorded virtual session to learn about the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee (PARC) and Al-Reef Fair Trade and their relationship with Equal Exchange.In this session, representatives from PARC will provide an overview of what olive farming means to Palestinians, both economically and culturally. They will describe the various services that PARC provides to farmers, including technical assistance, processing facilities, quality testing, low-cost olive pressing, as well as marketing and exporting services. They will share first-hand accounts of

  • Wednesday Night Rides

    Wednesday Night Rides

    Wednesday Night Rides is a bi-weekly social bike ride in Philadelphia, PA USA. We'll post details about upcoming rides here and on Instagram, Reddit, and Bluesky. You can also get updates by signing up for our email list

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership. Register Now

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 17 to October 30, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

  • Forest Friends Storytime

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver, then themed crafted to take home.Monthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.

  • Orchard Irrigation Part 2

    Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

    Follow-up irrigation workshop to our Part 1small space(2 acre) on-farm irrigation. Install - capture and measure emitter output.We welcome those who did not attend Part 1. This is a followup to the install - capture and measure emitter output. Perhaps installing a tensiometer for added accuracy. Please wear layers and bring footwear that can get muddy/is waterproof if it has been wet. Also a hat and sunscreen and water bottle if sunny. This workshop is on-farm and mainly outdoors, but will include instruction in a covered space.

  • OPEN GYM Hours @ Design Gym

    Design Gym LLC 179 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Colored Pencil Techniques: Great Blue Heron (Online)

    Join artist Emma Brittain as she guides you in discovering the art of identifying subtle colors and enhancing the vibrancy of your drawings. In this class, participants will learn to use artist-grade colored pencils to sketch a great blue heron. The primary emphasis will be on refining colored pencil techniques and honing the ability to perceive the myriad of colors hidden within the feathers of a common bird. A sketchbook or drawing grade paper and 24 or more pack of Prismacolor brand colored pencils is recommended.This program takes place online Thursday, May 29, 2025. About the Instructor: Emma Brittain is

    $29
  • Wine and Wander

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Join us for an exclusive, after-hours tour featuring two of our favorite things: plants and wine. Led by Stoneleigh Director Ethan Kauffman and sommelier Michele Gargiulo, take an evening stroll through the garden and enjoy a specially curated sampling of four different natural wines. Learn about the flavor profiles and unique characteristics of each wine, all while exploring the spectacular beauty of Stoneleigh along the way. Register early for this sought-after event, back by popular demand.  

  • Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Live at Hansberry Garden

    Hansberry Garden and Nature Center 5150 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, 2021 winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, will open Hansberry Garden & Nature Center’s 2025 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. with a performance in the garden’s Dr. Edward Chun Amphitheater. Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (pronounced TRAN-baw) is a Philadelphia-based songwriter whose queer Americana heartbreaker “Kiss You” won Song of the Year in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. A favorite at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and WXPN’s World Cafe Live, she tours from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters. Critics praise her arresting turns of phrase, keen powers of observation,

    Pay what you wish
  • Dinner by the River

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

    Join us for a spring dinner by the river with food from the amazing Clean Plate Club Food Truck. Chefs Keith and Sara will focus their menu on spring produce and local honey to keep the menu seasonal and exciting. Our 4-course dinner will be a fun evening for all adventurous foodies who are looking for a delicious evening at a beautiful historic site. Enjoy a complimentary drink and explore the Main House and grounds before dinner begins. Then, get ready to enjoy a thoughtful meal overlooking the water. Enjoy a special cocktail thanks to our sponsor, Philadelphia Distilling. Honey

  • Climate & Health Roundtable and Listening Circle

    Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Faith Community Climate & Health Roundtable Climate and Health Listening CircleHosted by PA IPL and Bread & Roses Community FundCongregations and faith-based groups are on the frontlines of providing critical resources and services to communities. By providing these resources, faith communities are responding to the environmental and climate needs of communities, often without defining the work in an environmental or climate justice framework. Faith communities provide blankets when it’s cold, cooling when it’s hot, access to food pantries and other critical resources communities need as extreme weather events increase and worsen.Climate change and adverse health outcomes are significant and growing

  • Westbrook Lecture—Beyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us as Mallika Sarma, Agustín Fuentes, and Nathan Lents reveal how sex & gender are not always neatly coupled in humans nor animals.ANNUAL WESTBROOK LECTUREBeyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender with Mallika S. Sarma, Agustín Fuentes, and Nathan H. LentsRecent executive orders in the United States and Supreme Court decisions in the United Kingdom have claimed a scientific consensus regarding the binary nature of sex and gender. But is that what science actually shows? Far from affirming a simple binary, the past two decades of sex and gender research, in both humans and other animals,

  • Bird Bingo with Ethan!

    Wild Birds Unlimited 100 Evergreen Drive, Concordville, PA, United States

    Come on over and play a few games of Bird Bingo for prizes!Get ready to soar into a feathered frenzy with Bird Bingo! 🐦 From the majestic Eagle to the colorful Mandarin Duck, this game is all about spotting the most iconic birds on your bingo card!Keep your eyes peeled and your bingo chips at the ready for a winged adventure like no other! Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded!

  • Shavon Norris:The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)

    Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, United States

    Shavon Norris is an Artist. Educator. Facilitator. She grew up in a Black Sci-Fi Christian home in the Bronx that sparked her curiosity about the magic, medicine, and meaning living within us. Shavon uses movement along with text, sound, and imagery to reveal the stories living in our bodies. Her work explores our relationship to our identities, our experiences, and to each other. An examination and celebration of what we feel, think, and believe. As an artist her work has been presented at venues in NYC and Philadelphia. As a performer, she has performed for Silvana Cardell, Leah Stein, Merian

    $10
  • Watch Me Backflip Art and Meditation Workshop

    12 N 3rd St 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us for an evening of art-making, connection, and meditation, following the themes of Kelly Kozma's solo exhibition at ParadigmYou are invited to an evening of connection and using artmaking as a tool of self-understanding and compassion. Picking up themes from mixed media artist Kelly Kozma's acclaimed solo exhibition Watch Me Backflip, we will get an inside experience of the artist's process and explore our own creative intuition through guided meditation led by mindfulness teacher Gloria Shepard.Doors Open at 6:30 PM7:00 PM- Attendees arrive at the gallery and have 30 min to explore the gallery floors and to hear

  • Venus Fly Trap Opening Performance and Reception

    BlackStar presents a site-specific, newly commissioned performance series and installation at Bartram’s Garden, from artist Joiri Minaya. Curated by writer and editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, the series will reflect on the intertwined legacies of freedom, extraction, and ecology in North America’s oldest surviving botanical garden. Much like a Venus flytrap, the plant this project is named for, Joiri Minaya’s practice often employs beauty before its bite, utilizing sensuality, lush florals and hues to invite deeper reflection on thornier aspects of history and the impacts of colonialism. For this project, Minaya will craft a four-day performance series, custom textile elements, and

  • Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    BlackStar presents a site-specific, newly commissioned performance series and installation at Bartram’s Garden, from artist Joiri Minaya. Curated by writer and editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, the series will reflect on the intertwined legacies of freedom, extraction, and ecology in North America's oldest surviving botanical garden. Much like a Venus flytrap, the plant this project is named for, Joiri Minaya's practice often employs beauty before its bite, utilizing sensuality, lush florals and hues to invite deeper reflection on thornier aspects of history and the impacts of colonialism. For this project, Minaya will craft a four-day performance series, custom textile elements, and

    Free
  • Remember the Ladies

    Remember the Ladies

    Christ Church Burial Ground 340 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step into the untold stories of history’s hidden heroes. Join us after hours to explore the lives and legacies of the remarkable women laid to rest at Christ Church Burial Ground. You'll meet trailblazers like Julia Stockton Rush, Sarah Franklin Bache, and the legendary Alice of Dunks Ferry, whose courage and contributions helped shape Philadelphia — and the nation. Through their powerful stories of resilience, leadership, and quiet revolution, you’ll see history from a new and inspiring perspective. Tour runs every Friday evening in May. Come walk among legends.

    $5 – $10
  • The Wissahickon in May with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

    North Mt. Pleasant Trailhead

    Photo courtesy of Brad Maule Meeting at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead (see map here) Join Debbie, Jim, and Katherine and Dave Bonar as we hike the Wissahickon in May. We will again be visiting the Frog Pond to see what the little amphibians are getting up to at the end of spring! The site of one of the largest mills in colonial North America is on our route, as is the Fingerspan bridge by Jody Pinto. And we’re sure to see some interesting plants and rocks! We’ll be climbing over more rocks than we usually do on our ~4

  • PlayIn Time Music Circle

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructors Virginia and Anthony will guide kiddos through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s music circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn! Things to know: Classes will run on Friday mornings from 10:15 – 11:00 AM, March 28 through June 13. Join for the whole series or just for one or two

  • Sustainability Tour of Campus

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

    Join us for a walk through our sustainable campus landscape.Over the past few years, Haverford has been working hard to become a more sustainable campus and we have been ranked among the top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN) since 2021. From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn the many ways Haverford's physical campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. The tour is a part of our alumni weekend programming. If you are Haverford College alumni please register through the alumni weekend website. Wear good walking shoes and

  • Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park

    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types. Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops

  • OPEN GYM Hours @ Design Gym

    Design Gym LLC 179 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • mayfield brooks: Viewing Hours

    DonChristian Jones: The Politics of Mourning IV

    Laurel Hill East 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    DonChristian Jones is a postdisciplinary artist and social sculptor whose practice blurs the boundaries between visual art, music, performance, and social intervention. Working across media and modes, his work engages architecture, community, and futurity—often emerging from spaces shaped by surveillance, abandonment, or resistance. Raised in Philadelphia and based in New York, DonChristian’s early years painting inside Rikers Island and other carceral institutions ground his work in both aesthetic experimentation and civic urgency. His installations, soundworks, and performances have appeared at The Whitney Museum, MoMA PS1, The Shed, New Museum, and Brooklyn Museum, among others. In 2020, he founded Public Assistants

    $10
  • Sewing for Beginners! Sewing Machine Basics.

    319 N 11th St 319 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!

  • Street Movies! Undercover with Brewerytown-Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition

    2800 W Thompson St 2800 West Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Free community-centric screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout PhiladelphiaScribe and Brewerytown-Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition present Street Movies! Undercover, a film screening and performance event on Friday, May 30th. Join us at Celestial CDC (2800 W Thompson St) for a curated screening of short films about local history in Brewerytown-Sharswood, and the power of community organizing. Hosted by BSNC’s Sunshine Unlimited team and featuring an opening dance performance by Shirladelphia Classics.All Street Movies! Screenings are free, open to the public, and family-friendly.Film Program:Walls and Doors: Inspirations From Our Elders (Directed by Jubilee School, 2008, 23

  • Roots to Table dinner by FarmerJawn X Charles Pan Fried Chicken

    1813 Beech Avenue, Elkins Park, PA, USA 1813 Beech Avenue, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Join us for a memorable evening at FarmerJawn for a special dinner in collaboration with Charles Pan Fried Chicken.Step into a summer night full of flavor, legacy, and love as FarmerJawn teams up with the legendary Charles Pan Fried Chicken for our 1st Annual "Roots to Table" Experience—an unforgettable 5-6 course culinary journey that brings the soul of the land straight to your plate.Join us at FarmerJawn’s Elkins Park Farm, where the air is warm with music, heritage dishes, and laughter. Rooted in culture, this immersive dinner will spotlight the beauty of seasonal, regenerative ingredients, soul food traditions, and a

  • Bats and Your Backyard Habitat: Section A

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

    These little flying mammals are great hunters of insects, eating more than 600 mosquitoes per hour! Learn about the eight species of bats native to Delaware, where they live, and how to include suitable shelters and landscape elements for bats in your yard. Then walk Mt. Cuba’s property to scout locations where bats are likely to roost and use a small acoustic monitor to listen for bats as well as see them. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, May 30, 2025 (Rain Date: Friday, June 6). About the Instructor: Kesha Braunskill is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator

    $39
  • The Mikado – Presented by The Savoy Company

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, United States

    Experience the enduring joy of The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular work since its premiere in 1885! The Savoy Company's fresh, creative revisioning of this classic show, presented in partnership with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Japanese American Citizens League, provides an opportunity for audiences to enjoy this masterwork of comedic and musical genius through the groovy lens of the 1960s. By updating makeup, costumes, staging, and portions of the libretto with aesthetic and terminology that reflects a more modern feel, this topsy-turvy production is sure to fill every heart with joy. TWO PERFORMANCE WEEKENDS

  • Habitat Advocate: Native Garden Design for Stormwater Management

    102 Chester St 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

    Learn how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project!With increasing storm intensity, are you discovering more water on your property than you can manage? In this course, you’ll learn how to calculate the rain runoff volume of impervious surfaces (roof, driveway, etc.) and how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project.The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife.

  • Pride Market & Community Celebration

    Pride Market & Celebration Celebrate Pride with the Lansdowne community! Join us for a joyful, family-friendly morning featuring a special edition of the Lansdowne Farmers Market—complete with fabulous guest vendors, a live DJ, drag face painting, and creative surprises for all ages. At 11 AM, we’ll pause the festivities for a community Pride Parade to Borough Green, where we’ll raise the LGBTQIA+ flag in honor of love, identity, and belonging. Lansdowne is proud to have the second-highest percentage of same-sex households in Pennsylvania—a testament to our long-standing culture of queer acceptance, representation, and chosen family. Come celebrate with us and

    Free
  • Botanical Sun Printing: Section A

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

    Cyanotype, also known as sun prints, is a camera-less photographic printing process that allows the artist to explore shape, light, and an appreciation of nature. In this class, students will learn the history of this process, use the sun as a UV light source, and create cyanotypes using plant materials harvested from Mt. Cuba. No prior experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. This class includes walking in and out of the classroom to expose prints to sunlight and using chemicals that may stain clothes. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, May 31, 2025

    $79
  • Junior League of Philadelphia Giveback Event at Addison Bay

    addison bay 40 Coulter Avenue, Suite 134, Ardmore, PA 19003, Ardmore, P, United States

    Support the Junior League of Philadelphia and shop with purpose at Addison Bay! 10% of all sales will be donated to the JLP to help advance women’s leadership and strengthen community impact. Every purchase earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a stylish gift basket. Plus, purchase extra tickets to boost your chances of winning!

  • Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour

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

    Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk, exploring topics, including systems thinking, climate change impacts, drought-resistant landscapes, and invasive species management. Learn Practical Solutions to Modern Challenges Gardening for Ecological Resilience emphasizes practical solutions to modern environmental challenges. Explore how native plants contribute to ecosystem stability, act as carbon sinks, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and enhance soil health. Discover Innovative Research and Techniques This tour also highlights Mt.

    $7
  • Multicolor Screenprinting — Intermediate Screenprinting

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An Intermediate Course in Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop and Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this intermediate-level course, students will learn how to make multiple-color layered prints. The class will cover how to successfully plan a print to get the most out of overlapping layers to yield secondary colors and color mixing, several methods of registration to make sure that layers line up correctly, and how to work on editioning tactics. This is an in-person, intermediate-level class and should be taken by someone who has already taken the Introduction to Screenprinting course or is a member

  • Save + Sort Volunteer Day (May ’25)

    The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert a wide range of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects!✓ Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site✓ Wheelchair Accessible*Please Note* Although volunteer activities will be conducted indoors, our building at 1800 N American St. is a large warehouse space where the air conditioning cannot always keep at pace with the elements. Please stay hydrated, and if you are especially sensitive to heat, we'd

  • Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market

    Freedom Greens + Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    More than a market, GFDs Black Farmers Market is a catalyst for community connection, holistic wellness, empowerment and healthy living.The village is alive at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market! More than just a market, Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market is an expereince. It's a catalyst for connection and healthy living, inspiring people to become part of a vibrant community thriving to live well. Our holistic approach features plant-based foods, wellness vendors and artisans, empowering workshops, and farm-fresh, local, and organic/chemical-free produce grown by Black farmers and growers from across the region at affordable price points.Our family-friendly market is

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

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

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

    Free
  • Visible Mending Workshop

    Palumbo Park 723 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Julie Woodard, founder of Juicebox Workshop, to explore some foundational methods for extending the life of items in your closet!Visible Mending WorkshopJoin Julie Woodard, founder of Juicebox Workshop, to explore some foundational methods for extending the life of items in your closet! Attendees should bring a garment with a hole, snag, or stain, that they would like to repair (non-stretch heavyweight cotton or wool is ideal). Julie will provide an overview of mending techniques, tools, and tips for getting started, from selecting a needle and thread, to practicing basic types of stitches. This workshop will focus on developing skills

  • Music in the Parlor

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, will play 19th-century music in Cliveden's Parlor on Saturday, May 31st, 12pm to 4pm. Tour the first floor of the house and hear a song or two during your visit. The program is free. Music in the Parlor is generously supported by The Haley Foundation. Cliveden is located at 6401 Germantown Avenue, 19144 and can be accessed by private and public transportation. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. For traveling directions, visit https://cliveden.org/visit/.

    Free
  • Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park

    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types. Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops

  • May 31 Kids Art Club class with Tiffany Katen Ages 6-18 12:30PM Session

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

    Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe will be cutting colored construction paper to create images, using paper and glue.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, parents should not

  • Ghost Signs of Old City

    Northeast Corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets 243 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks"Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood.Join Hidden City

  • Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert

    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Support the mission of making music education accessible to all by attending Musicopia's Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on May 31, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 PM, at The Miller Theater. The lineup includes passionate performances by the West Powelton Drummers, the Main Line Symphony Orchestra, and more, as well as an original composition by acclaimed American composer Andrea Clearfield. It's a celebration you won't want to miss! Tickets are now on sale at bit.ly/50th-tix.

  • La Llamita Vegana w/The Way Of Sound at 3580 IQL

    3580 IQL 3580 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an evening of nourishment and deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra with Sound Bath Led by Nicholas Hockley & Katherine Kimball of The Way of Sound, this all-levels guided meditation combines gentle Yoga Nidra with a restorative sound bath focused on stillness, clarity, and nervous system reset. Dinner by La Llamita Vegana After you float back to Earth, we’ll feast! Enjoy four Peruvian-inspired, plant-based courses made with organic, gluten-free, celiac-safe ingredients. Thoughtfully crafted to nourish body and soul. Refreshments: BYOB + selection of non-alcoholic drinks available. Yoga + Dinner: $105 ($65 dinner + $25 Yoga Nidra + $15 gratuity

    $105
  • Black Excellence in Birding: Masquerade Ball

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Saturday, May 31, 2025 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for the 2025 Black Excellence in Birding Masquerade Ball, the culminating event of Black Birders Week 2025! This black-tie-meets-sneaker-ball celebration is where conservation greets culture, and style takes wing. Mix and mingle with bird lovers, changemakers and local and national conservationists working to protect migrating birds as they navigate our urban skies. Explore our Ecology of Fashion exhibit, connect with local designers and craft your own one-of-a-kind bird mask to complete your look. Venture behind the scenes into the Academy’s world-class Ornithology Collection, where you’ll find out

  • Twilight Tour at Mount Vernon Cemetery

    Mount Vernon Cemetery 3499 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come tour the cemetery at NIGHT! Hear stories of those buried here. Watch a spiritual rite of purification. Listen to amazing opera LIVE!Ready yourself for a walk on the (literal) dark side of Mount Vernon Cemetery (MVC). Closed to the public for almost two decades, on May 31 we open its gates for ONE NIGHT ONLY to venture on a unique journey through MVC's overgrown grounds and mysterious past.Racing against the setting sun, this adults-only early-evening tour showcases the more macabre aspects of MVC’s history; tales of murder, suicide, and hoodoo. Who knows who or even what we'll find? Spoiler

  • Wiss Cream

    Trek Bicycle Philadelphia Manayunk 4159 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    ...you scream, I scream, we all scream for post-Wiss ice cream!Do you like riding mountain bikes? Do you like ice cream? If your answer is yes, then this ride is made for you! Join us for a fun, intermediate, no drop, 10-12 ride through the greatest hits of the Wissahickon trails. We'll be starting the ride from Trek Bicycle Manayunk and ending the ride with ice cream from Chloe's Corner!

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

  • Vinyasa Flow Yoga

    Join instructor Lisa Fell to energize your body and mind. Dynamic creative sequences are based on traditional postures, encouraging a strong, efficient body and mind. Emphasis is on strength, stretching, mobility, and breathing. All levels are welcome. Pose options are offered based on the needs of the class. Please bring a yoga mat. Classes will be held on-site outdoors, weather permitting, or under cover. MEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): $15 per single class NON-MEMBERS: $20 per single class EACH PARTICIPANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WAIVER (CLICK HERE). PRINT, COMPLETE, AND BRING THIS WAIVER WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST CLASS.   Upon arrival, please check in at

  • Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

    FOR ALL AGES Discover the secret world of Tyler’s bluebird families!  Join us for a walk through Tyler’s succession field as we uncover the fascinating lives of Eastern Bluebirds. For more than 50 years, our dedicated volunteers have cared for these iconic birds by monitoring their nesting boxes—and now it’s your turn to join the fun! On this family-friendly adventure, you’ll get up close to our bluebird boxes and witness nature in action. Keep your eyes peeled for brilliant bluebirds flitting about, discover active nests with delicate eggs, and maybe even spot fuzzy nestlings waiting for their next meal. Along

  • Self Care Sundays

    Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Arts in the Park

    High School Park Montgomery Ave & High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA, United States

    30th Annual Arts in the Park Craft Show & Festival offers crafts, music, food, beer, sponsors, children’s activities, and fun for the whole family on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 11am to 4pm, rain or shine! Artists, musicians, and the community at large will join for family fun when the Friends of High School Park presents its 30th Annual Arts in the Park Craft Show and Festival Sunday, June 1, 2025 at High School Park in Elkins Park. The festival fundraiser benefits native plant restoration at award- winning High School Park. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

    $1 – $11
  • Botanical Dye a Cotton Kerchief Headband with Flowers

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size.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.Directions: Check in to Studio 16 on 2nd floorhttps://www.cherrystreetpier.com/getting-here/

  • mayfield brooks: Viewing Hours

    DonChristian Jones: The Politics of Mourning IV

    Laurel Hill East 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    DonChristian Jones is a postdisciplinary artist and social sculptor whose practice blurs the boundaries between visual art, music, performance, and social intervention. Working across media and modes, his work engages architecture, community, and futurity—often emerging from spaces shaped by surveillance, abandonment, or resistance. Raised in Philadelphia and based in New York, DonChristian’s early years painting inside Rikers Island and other carceral institutions ground his work in both aesthetic experimentation and civic urgency. His installations, soundworks, and performances have appeared at The Whitney Museum, MoMA PS1, The Shed, New Museum, and Brooklyn Museum, among others. In 2020, he founded Public Assistants

    $10
  • Shavon Norris:The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)

    Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, United States

    Shavon Norris is an Artist. Educator. Facilitator. She grew up in a Black Sci-Fi Christian home in the Bronx that sparked her curiosity about the magic, medicine, and meaning living within us. Shavon uses movement along with text, sound, and imagery to reveal the stories living in our bodies. Her work explores our relationship to our identities, our experiences, and to each other. An examination and celebration of what we feel, think, and believe. As an artist her work has been presented at venues in NYC and Philadelphia. As a performer, she has performed for Silvana Cardell, Leah Stein, Merian

    $10
  • South Street Pride Block Party

    South Street South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Following the Center City Pride Parade, make your way down to the 500 Block of South Street for food, drink, shopping, and more! Vendors include: South Street Souvlaki Tattooed Mom Sensationals Philly Majdal Bakery Hardy’s Funnel Cake B-Bop Vintage Lady Love Scooped DeVille Garland of Letters Crash Bang Boom Philly Game Shop Fabriq Spa South Street Art Mart Loomen Labs AIDS Healthcare Foundation Cohen’s & Co STITCH AND DESTROY Repo Records Magic Gardens @yarnadelphia @fistfulofflowersphilly @mx.moss_growing

    Free
  • Live at Roots Garden Performance Series

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

    Live at Roots Garden, a performance series produced by Olney Culture Lab, is happy to present Joseph Harrison in a lecture/demonstration/performance in a lush green community vegetable in Fisher Park. The park is located at North 5th and W. Spencer Streets in the Olney section of Philadelphia, 19120. Mr. Harrison is a percussionist, children's book author and urban agricultural expert and advocate. The event will also feature catering by local chefs who will offer light snacks and refreshments. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be some folding seats available. Parking is on the street at

    Free
  • Mindful Yoga (6/2 – 6/23)

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

    Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 4-week series: 6/2–6/236:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists 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. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.This is a HYBRID series—virtual and indoor in-person options.Members: $48/4-week seriesNon-Members: $68/4-week series

  • Paper Jam!

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper.Paper Jam! A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper. Bring a project you’re working on or make something with available materials. All are welcome!Free workshop led by teaching artist Cory Kram!

  • Soul Line Dancing on the River

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

    R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.These classes are for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some of oldies greatest hits to todays R&B.Line Dance Instructor: Monique aka Mo' Smooth (because every line dancer is given a name on the dance floor ☺️)Instructional dance from 6:30 - 8pm - Mondays (6 six-week session) beginning Monday, June 10th through Monday, July 15th. What you will need:Bring your water bottles,

  • Makers Monday

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

  • On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

    Online

    Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. * 8-hour total in 2-hour increments REGISTER HERE Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group,

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership. Register Now

  • Seeding Freedom Storytime Circles

    Freedom Greens + Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in the garden for a special storytime series where we'll reconnect with nature and reimagine new worlds with abundant possibilities.Seeding Freedom Storytime CirclesJoin us for a special storytime series where we'll reconnect with nature and reimagine new worlds with abundant possibilities.Attendees will enjoy engaging, interactive storytelling experiences that incorporate music, movement, and learning through play, inspiring a time of exploration and discovery in our healing garden, while witnessing springtime bloom into summer. Every session includes sensory garden tours, simple nature-themed mindfulness practices, quiet time with family, and child-friendly tastings featuring fresh and local foods from our garden.Seeding Freedom

  • Spring Storytime with Miss Delia in the Ambler Community Garden

    Ambler Community Garden: Knight Park 38 Church Street, Ambler, PA, United States

    Join us for a fun and interactive Spring Storytime with Miss Delia in the beautiful Ambler Community Garden!Spring Storytime with Miss Delia in the Ambler Community GardenCome join us for a fun and interactive spring storytime session with Miss Delia at the Ambler Community Garden in Knight Park! Let's gather together in this beautiful outdoor space to enjoy stories, songs, and maybe even a little sunshine. Don't forget to bring a blanket to sit on while we dive into some delightful tales and sing-a-long with Miss Delia on the ukuelele. Registration is required for the craft following the stories and

  • Firefly: The State Insect of Pennsylvania

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

    Attend this session to learn all about fireflies with master gardener Anita Ann Murphy!Join Master Gardener Anita Ann Murphy to understand the Pennsylvania state insect, the Firefly. You will also learn some fun facts about our wonderful state that will surely get you "glowing". You will also discover simple ways to preserve these lights of the night sky.Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot, and participants will meet for the workshop at VCAM.Photo courtesy of Penn State

  • Community Design Collaborative Honors Chinatown’s John W. Chin, Design Exhibition

    Center for Design Philadelphia 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States

    The Philadelphia design nonprofit Community Design Collaborative will honor John W. Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, with the 2025 Leverage Award at its annual reception on June 3, 2025. This award recognizes local leaders who have strengthened neighborhoods through design and led transformative community development in the region. The Leverage Award Reception, hosted by Philadelphia’s leading nonprofit design collaborative, celebrates design impact on the city while raising critical funds to support the organization’s ongoing work in more than 20 neighborhoods annually. The evening brings together Philadelphia advocates dedicated to our neighborhoods and our history. “As we

  • 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 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.

  • Abington Township Public Library’s PrideFest

    Everyone is invited to Abington Township Public Library's PrideFest! Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community organizations, vendors, and more! Food trucks will include Babalouie BBQ, Humpty's Dumplings, and Frios Gourmet Pops. Should it rain, we will bring the celebration inside the Library. Thank you to Wawa, Inc for providing free bottles of water. Questions? Contact: Sara Huff, Head of Young Adult Services, at shuff@mclinc.org or 215-885-5180, ext. 147 Jessica Olzak, Children's Librarian, jolzak@mclinc.org or 215-885-5180, 128 Abington Township Public Library 1030 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001

    Free
  • Annual Members Meeting

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Valley Green Inn Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 3 at 6 PM to review the past year, elect members to the Board of Directors, and learn about upcoming projects and Friends of the Wissahickon’s plans for stewardship in 2025. We will also be joined by Sarah Clark Stewart, the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Streets’ Trails and Transportation Manager, who will share more about the Wissahickon Gateway Project. Between 2009-2024, Sarah worked at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia as Policy Director, Deputy Director and Executive Director, a role she

  • Outdoors Online – Fantastic Fireflies

    Did you know there are more than 15 different species of fireflies in Pennsylvania? Learn how to tell species apart by just their lights.  Some of the most magical insects on Earth are explored in this workshop, led by our partner Julie Travaglini of Allegheny Land Trust.    Grab a drink, get cozy, charge your laptop (or smartphone), and join the program via Zoom.    Connect and explore with Natural Lands. This is our online program allowing you to learn more about identifying different species of fireflies; join us for firefly fun in the field at the Fluorescent Firefly Frolic on Friday,

  • 12Gates: The POETS’ Studio–June Writing Workshop

    Twelve Gates Arts 106 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We are excited to introduce June's featured Poet of the Month: Kirwyn Sutherland! Sutherland will give a reading and lead us through a generative writing workshop from 7 pm-8:30 pm on June 3rd, 2025 at 12Gates, located at 106 N 2nd St. Doors open at 6:30pm and close promptly at 7pm. Curated by Sanam Sheriff, THE POETS' STUDIO is a monthly gathering for local poets who are interested in writing, sharing, and connecting through poetry. This event is free and open to all who are interested in engaging more deeply with lyric and the written word. For more information about

    Free
  • Weekday Bird Walk

    FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required. Join birders Sara Boucas-Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 7:45 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am, and the gate will close at 8:10 am. Members: FREE Non-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day) Non-Member Senior: $15

  • Weeding Wednesdays

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

    Please drop in anytime during our Weeding Wednesdays and help our native plants flourish!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 participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership. Register Now

  • Little Explorers: Flowers!

    Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Walk in the garden and make some colorful flower artwork to take home.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.  

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Native Plants of Summer

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

    $249
  • Noon Bird Walks

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime. The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

  • Right Plant, Right Place

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

    Learn how to choose the right plant for the right place based on environmental conditions, available space, and desired outcome.

    $39
  • The Constitution & Current Events

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library Blue Bell Main Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

    Join us for a session that combines learning about the Constitution with a discussion on current events that highlight constitutional issuesThe lecture /discussion will be a combination of learning about the constitution, a discussion of some current events that raise constitutional questions, and some court cases that deal with these issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Constitution’s enduring significance and how it continues to shape our nation.Presented by Former UDT Commissioner Jules Mermelstein is a retired criminal defense attorney & history, government, and constitutional law teacher.

  • Miniature Ceramics on the Wheel

    The Bok Building / Tuft the World / Room 501 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw and decorate miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets twice on Wednesday from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for crafting miniature bowls,

  • Botanical Dye a Kerchief/Headband at Summerfest

    the Lodge at Summerfesr 101 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States

    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. Each ticket includes a drink ticket (good for alcoholic beverages for 21+ or non-alcoholic if you like) When you arrive at Summerfest on the Delaware River Waterfront, Look for the air conditioned Lodge. Directions:

    $35
  • Human Scale Opening Reception

    Park Towne Place - North Tower 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of "Human Scale" with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists.About the reception:Join us for the opening reception for Human Scale a group exhibition at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences, located within walking distance of The Barnes and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.The reception will begin in the North Tower Gallery and commence with a walkthrough of the three galleries, where you will have an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists. The event will feature catering by Felicia Wilson, a celebrated restaurateur known for her establishments Amina, Black Hen Philly,

  • Wild Philly by Mike Weilbacher

    Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, United States

    Presented by Historic Waynesborough and the Valley Forge Park AllianceExplore why William Penn founded the city between two rivers and the ecological and geological forces that define the region, and hear how the Lenape, the region’s first people were themselves active forces in shaping the landscape.Learn what flora and fauna Anthony Wayne, George Washington, and Ben Franklin saw during their time and what has changed today.

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership. Register Now

  • Share Food Program Delco Warehouse Ribbon Cutting

    101 Amosland Rd 101 Amosland Road, Ridley Township, PA, United States

    Ribbon-cutting for our new food distribution warehouse, located in Ridley Township, Delaware County.Share Food Program is excited to invite you to the grand opening ribbon-cutting for our new food distribution warehouse, located in Ridley Township, Delaware County. At this event we will recognize our loyal friends and generous funders – including Aqua Pennsylvania, the lead corporate funder of this project – as we celebrate the opening of this critically important Delaware County-based facility that will help alleviate food insecurity for thousands of children, families and senior citizens.

  • Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship Program

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

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

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 17 to October 30, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

  • Spring Botanical Art: Refined Botanical Drawing

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 6/5 through 6/26. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction,

    $165
  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

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