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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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)

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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.

A series where you'll meet and get to know local brewers and taste through a selection of your favorite beer and cider! Triple Bottom Brewing, located on Spring Garden, is a brewery with a social mission. The brewers will have lots of fresh spring inspired brews with them and will be chatting about their fair chance mission and being a certified B-Corp. Beer will be available for purchase to be enjoyed at the Garden or to be taken to go. *Must be 21+ to attend. DATE August 23, 2023 TIME 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm COST FREE to participate with additional

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS 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 involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Children ages 4-10 are welcome to discover our newly redesigned outdoor play space and participate in nature and arts-based activities.Kiddos will use recycled water bottles & a variety of craft supplies & household materials to create their own cool & unique Sensory Bottles & Calming Jars!

Free Tai Chi classes along the River at Pennypack on the DelawareJoin Riverfront North for an all levels Tai Chi class along the River at Pennypack on the Delaware. The class will include qigong, standing meditation, as well as instruction in Yang style Tai Chi. Expect a learning experience in the traditional philosophy and practical application appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners. Tai Chi is a martial art. Instruction will be given for the application of the postures to increase awareness, focus and purpose in the form.All ages/levels welcome. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and exercise shoes.** Find us

Join WHYY News' Climate Desk and the Science History Institute for an evening of climate-related games and conversation.WHYY News and the Science History Institute are excited to bring you an evening of trivia and climate-related conversation.Pairing the Science History Institute’s environmentally themed board game collection with WHYY's Climate Desk reporters and local experts, explore a deeper context and understanding of climate change and environmental concerns. Attendees will participate in 3 rounds of trivia to test their knowledge. WHYY Climate Desk's Susan Phillips and Sophia Schmidt and SHI's Jesse Smith and Curatorial Fellow Sherri Sheu. Networking and light refreshments will be

A talk and walk to learn some of the common bird sounds around you.As spring ends, the leafy trees obscure our view of forest birds.  But if you can identify a bird by song or call, a new world of wonder will open to you!  Talk and walk to learn some of the common bird sounds around you. Learn to use a free App on your phone called Merlin to help with bird song ID and learning.

Learn how small changes can lead to significant contribution in the global effort to protect our environment.Are you eager to play your part in preserving the planet but unsure how to start? Small steps for big change program is designed with simple yet effective ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your everyday routine. Join us for an engaging presentation led by Jen Lavenberg the founder of non profit Maker Mindset.

Bi-Monthly LIVE Policy Update CallJoin PA IPL for our bi-monthly LIVE policy call. This month in addition to our regular updates, we will focus in on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), reflecting on the anniversary of the bill being signed into law, and where we are one year later.At this month’s call, our guest speaker is Robin Lewis. She will focus on helping us better understand environmental justice and how it relates to IRA. As an EJ activist and organizer, Robin has a long history of helping others become more sustainable and inclusive. As a certified project manager, she held

Join artist Nancy Agati to help redesign the outdoor space at Da Vinci Art Alliance!Join Nancy Agati along with folks from DaVinci Art Alliance for a Public Information & Design Session on Nancy’s Aqua Terrace Install! Come learn about permeable surface materials and how they can manage storm water, reduce flooding, and beautify urban landscapes. An information session will be held at Palumbo Park, 723 Catharine St.19147 on Thursday, August 24th at 5:30pm.Come see sample materials, draw and help design the layout, and add to our wishlist for the future of the community space!

Tour our on-campus farm with Haverfarm Manager, Cassandra Brown.The Haverfarm is a year-round farming and educational space designed to integrate sustainable food and agriculture into the academic and extracurricular lives of Haverford students, faculty, staff, and community members. Come explore the farm and reflect on seasonal changes as we end our summer season and prepare for the fall. Cassandra will lead a tour exploring the vision for the farm's future and ways that everyone can be involved!Please dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes.

Join us each month from June - Nov 2023 to experience various forms of art making, connect with neighbors and make new friends.Cobbs Creek Art club is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation and mindfulness! The monthly workshops create space to spend time exploring the natural environment and expressing yourself through art. We’ll explore different art forms led by local artists and inspired by nature. No experience necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with neighbors and local artists in Cobbs Creek.

Join us for an artist and curator talk about our current exhibition, "Around the Block" on view on our second floor gallery.Paradigm Gallery presents a closer look of "Around the Block": A talk hosted by artist Branche Coverdale and curator Ginger Rudolph.Thursday, August 24nd, 2023 • 6:00 PMRSVPs are required to guarantee seating.Location: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the full press release here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/branche-coverdale-around-the-block Explore the full collection here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/collections/branche-coverdale

Let's connect, collaborate & celebrate.Join us for a Summer Birth Worker meet up sponsored by the Maternal Wellness Village and hosted by BAE #weoutside! The Birth Worker Meet Up is a fantastic gathering space for birth workers in the heart of Philadelphia! This in-person event will take place on Fri Aug 25 2023 at 5pm where we’ll eat delicious food, sip libations, catch a vibe and connect. We are thrilled to invite birth workers from all backgrounds. Located at 4001 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, our venue provides a cozy and welcoming space for Birth Workers to share experiences, exchange

Come help us harvest our flax. Learn about how flax = linen.Come harvest flax with us, connect with our community and enjoy a day on the farm. Flax for linen is pulled to harvest and then laid down on the field to ‘ret’ or ‘stooked’ to dry in the field to be stored. Come for a hands on learning day about this ancient process. We’ll be serving light snacks and have plenty of cool water and iced tea on hand.

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

All ages are welcome to join us for a day of live bugs, games, crafts, and more! Just stop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.All ages are welcome to join us for a day of live bugs, games, crafts, and more. Just stop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.All are welcome. FREE. Registration not required, but appreciated. 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 dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will

Herbs for the household! Learn and create an herbal remedy for daily wellness with local clinical herbalist, April Coburn.Are you curious about the healing power of plants? This workshop is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of natural remedies and learn how they can enhance your well-being. Led by local clinical herbalist, April Coburn of Nettlejuice Herbals, this interactive workshop will provide you with practical knowledge and insights into the principles of herval remedies.  At the end of the class, everyone will get to make a simple herbal remedy to take home.

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!

Join Environmental Program Coordinator Colleen Winslow in learning how to make elderberry syrup, a wonderful tool for supporting the immuneJoin Environmental Program Coordinator Colleen Winslow in learning how to make elderberry syrup, a wonderful tool for supporting the immune system. We will discuss identification, sourcing, medicinal properties, and the step-by-step process of making elderberry syrup. Participants will go home with a recipe card and a sample of the finished product.Participants should bring their own chairs and/or picnic blankets! Please park in the public lot and meet behind the Carriage House.

Join Us for an Evening of Release with Yoga, Sound Therapy, Fire Ceremony & Tribal Ecstatic DanceThis is the 2nd installment of The Release Oasis, an event in the dome at Life Do Grow Farm (Urban Creators). Come release anything that is no longer serving you through the modalities of movement & sound. This will be a 4-hour experience that will include a yoga flow by Adonis, a multiple player sound bath experience featuring James & Kuan, a journaling/fire release ceremony, and a tribal themed ecstatic dance party by DJ Pierre Paloma to enhance the energy of releasing through movement.Adonis

Join us for a morning of field work on the farm! Get your hands in the dirt & help with planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, and/or moreYou will be working with Akiva (he/him), the Farm Manager at Henry Got Crops, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-op members completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to the elements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc. We encourage taking breaks, drinking lots of water, and doing only what feels right for

Join us for an outdoor Sunday Brunch pop-up by F.U.N. kitchen and enjoy mouthwatering vegan food, smoothies and good vibes.Enjoy fresh fruit smoothies, and an assortment of flavored vegan pancakes from celebrity vegan chef Rai Lewis. This is an outdoor seated pop-up brunch available at Black Lotus every Sunday until Oct 1. Food available for purchase on site. Menu available below.Website - eatfunkitchen.com Instagram - @eatfunkitchen, @railewisRai Lewis BiographyLover of all artsy things and the great outdoors, Vegan Culinary Artist Rai Lewis, has a passion for displaying the creativity and satisfaction of vegetable cuisine. Rai believes in healthy living in

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

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be doing a texture painting activity.Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making a textured painting.This program will be a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and art. Children will need a parent/guardian there to assist.This program is free for the first 25 participants that register. Please get a ticket for each child participating. Parents/Guardians not creating art will not need a ticket. If you register and cannot attend and do not

Let’s get down and dirty and look at what types of animals we can find living under logs and in dead leaf piles.Let’s get down and dirty and look at what types of animals we can find living under logs and in dead leaf piles. We will learn more about decomposition and what other organisms help recycle nature’s dead back to the nutrients of the soil.

Our mission is to celebrate urban green space, uniting community members, leaders, and gardeners together over food.Hosted by People’s Kitchen, SEAMAAC, Neighborhood Gardens Trust, and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, we are planning a Unity Dinner to celebrate urban green space, unite community members, leaders, and gardeners together over food. This dinner will spark conversation around policy to protect the gardens from development. The plan is to repeat these "sideyard stories" events across the city to bring together advocates and growers toward realizing the goals outlined in Philadelphia's Urban Agriculture Plan.

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! This month, volunteers will participate in our Header Research Project! Participants will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse. Volunteers will do this while also completing a survey. The survey will be used to record different header/packaging types that will help us rank companies by least to most sustainable packaging.When registering, choose:First

Sugar Don't Go on Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We EatHow Black is sweet cornbread? Do WE put marshmallows on sweet potato casserole? "Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat" will be a conversational space dedicated to retracing the divergent pathways of the African American culinary tradition. Leaning on archival materials, we'll highlight how Black people altered recipes in different areas of the United States due to the availability of ingredients and to match local tastes while reflecting on how these changes have led

WOMEN’S EQUALITY HIKE & CAMPFIREWOMEN’S EQUALITY HIKE & CAMPFIRE In celebration of Women’s Equality Day on August 26th, the Pennypack Environmental Center is welcoming all those who identify as a woman for a hike and campfire with discussions about women’s equality. Individuals ages 18 and older are welcome, only those who identify as a female, no males!FREE.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 dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of

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

Look at some rocks and learn about how you can utilize them in your own creative practices.I hope to establish the Philadelphia Lapidary society, because I love cutting rocks, but I don’t know anybody else who does this, and I desperately need to share the joy that this art form brings me. At the initial meeting, I hope to talk with folks about what they feel the group should look like, lay some ground rules for equipment sharing and general courtesy, and do some hands-on instruction with folks about cutting and polishing minerals! My hope is that the org will

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS 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 involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, JULY 5 – AUGUST 30Summer Wednesday Walkabouts10:00 – 11:00 AM (NEW - earlier time for summer!)Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. Older Adults. FREE.Join entomologist Zachary Glass for an adventure in insects. (Christina may not be teaching, but she might leave everyone a little snack.)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 dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out,

Children ages 4-10 are welcome to discover our newly redesigned outdoor play space and participate in nature and arts-based activities.Friends are invited to wrap up our Summer with a Tie Dye Party! Bring your own shirts, socks, leggings, pillowcases, headbands, or anything else you can think of, for some colorful Tie Dye fun! We’ll be rolling, wrapping, rubberbanding, & creating some cool new looks! Each child can bring 2 items! (ages 4-10)

Free Tai Chi classes along the River at Pennypack on the DelawareJoin Riverfront North for an all levels Tai Chi class along the River at Pennypack on the Delaware. The class will include qigong, standing meditation, as well as instruction in Yang style Tai Chi. Expect a learning experience in the traditional philosophy and practical application appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners. Tai Chi is a martial art. Instruction will be given for the application of the postures to increase awareness, focus and purpose in the form.All ages/levels welcome. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and exercise shoes.** Find us

See butterfly specimens up close, then hike to explore the wonders of the butterfly life.See butterfly specimens up close, then hike to explore the wonders of the butterfly life.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 dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us know before the

Walking tour of downtown West Chester and stories of the people who helped freedom seekers on their northward journeys.The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts 90 minutes, and is entirely outdoors; sidewalks and terrain may be uneven. Event is rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.Once purchased, tickets are NONREFUNDABLE.