Events

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Emily Hitchner you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Emily Hitchner, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, May 22nd and 29th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you

Come out and touch some clay!This is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of clay per session and access to our basic tools and supplies. Pieces can be glazed with color and will be once fired and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. We will have limited colors available and suggest that you purchase your own Stroke and Coat glaze if you'd like consistent color and control. You're welcome to bring any of your own tools.The instructor leading your session will have a basic project that you can build if you aren't working independantly.

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

What does energy look like on the big screen?Join us for a Fellow in Focus conversation with Raechel Lutz and Conevery Bolton Valencius, coeditor and contributor to the recent collection American Energy Cinema. By analyzing Hollywood films that feature energy as historical objects, the volume shows how energy systems of all kinds are both integral to the daily life of Americans and inextricable from larger societal change and global politics.About the speakersRaechel Lutz is a historian and teacher at the Wardlaw + Hartridge School. She earned her PhD in United States history from Rutgers University, and is the coeditor of

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.

Join us along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a day in the park along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! We'll be cleaning up the park, completing some invasive removal, general landscaping tasks and maybe some tree care for newly planted trees. Meet at the picnic pavilion near the soccer fields!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

Join the Torresdale Free Library and Riverfront North for stories, songs, finger plays and more at Pleasant Hill Park!Join us for stories, songs, finger plays and a take home coloring page. Themes: April - "Pete the Cat."May - "Summer"Event will be canceled if there is a high likliehood of rain and participants that register will be notified via email. You can always check Riverfront North's social media channels for any cancelation postings.Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Come join us to learn the basics of drawing a tree and create your own forest masterpiece!How-To-Draw a Tree to Make a ForestCome join us at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for a fun and creative event where you'll learn how to draw a tree like a pro or to the best of you ability! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their drawing skills. Let's bring the forest to life on paper together! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your inner artist.One of our participants'

Join us as we watch, listen, and enjoy birds along the Delaware River! Walks led by Bird Philly member Holger Pflicke.Join us for a nice stroll along the river while birding. A Bird Philly member will be leading the walk along the river and helping us ID birds. All ages and abilities are welcome. Some binoculars will be available to borrow/share, but please feel free to bring your own.

Receive an hour of support with needs related to an agricultural grant proposal you have an interest in pursuing

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of book binding from start to finish!Welcome to the world of Book Binding! Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the art of creating beautiful books from scratch. This in-person event will be held at 211 Lincoln Dr, a cozy venue perfect for getting crafty. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone who loves books and wants to learn a new skill. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make your own unique masterpieces. Don't miss out on this opportunity

Join us for two hours of Black culture, larger than life murals, community and history untold! Great for solo guests and family friendly!Welcome to Black Philadelphia!Take a break from white washed history and tourist traps to immerse yourself in local Black culture with our Black Be Beautiful tour led by Chrissy, native & storyteller with over 300 five star reviews!Very limited tix available on Evenbrite..once sold out.. no additional tix will be added!This 2-hour walking tour is a fun, educational experience packed with a dozen large murals and transformative conversations around Black resistance and the healing power of art and

Enjoy a slow-paced history-rich guided exploration of America's most walkable downtown.Enjoy a slow-paced history-rich guided exploration of America's most walkable downtown.Start: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Center City or 30th StDistance: 11-15miWhere to find us: Outside the south side of the stationOptional endpoints: ManyTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa, Amtrak or MegabusReturn: on foot or via SeptaParking: Many lots and garages. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South Garage.Difficulty: BeginnerCategory: history, urbanCoordinator: Charles UpdikeWalk with us through the city of Brotherly Love and explore the scenery and oft-forgotten historic facets of a city that has shaped our modern world as much as any

Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.For a few weeks this Spring, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library, walk with Black Girls With Green Thumbs, and let us kick off your 2024 outdoor wellness routine!Back for the 4th year, Grow & Walk Philly connects community members to each other and the green community assets within their neighborhood.Grow & Walk Philly is a FREE, all-ages multi-week wellness challenge to get Philly residents outside - gardening, walking, and moving!Having a consistent walking habit increases your heart health, muscle strength, and even promotes better mood!Open

PGP's Neighborhood Family Garden is a place for everyone from the surrounding neighborhood to come learn to grow, harvest, and cook their own produce as well as participate in shared wellness activities. About the event Are you a neighborhood community member looking to learn to grow or to connect to a group of healthy neighbors to enjoy wellness outdoors together? Participation is free however a minimum of 6 hours of help is required before taking home your part of the harvest. We are located across from the Chicken Coop at the Farm at Awbury.  Cancelled in moderate to heavy rain. Contact

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email

Sunday in the park - acoustic music in the vibrant lush community garden settingOlney Culture Lab is proud to bring back the performance series at Roots Garden in Fisher Park. This new series of outdoor performances held in the lush green space of the Roots Community Garden in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia was a breath of fresh air for attendees and performers alike.April 21 - Dija (Sound Healing) with IncitetheMindfulRapper and Poet B. HeavenlyMay 26 - Second Line Philly (Brass Band)June 23 - Youba Cissokho (on West African kora)July 21 - URIOL우리얼 Korean Percussion EnsembleAugust 18 - Zami Inez

Join me in Germantown for an intimate walking group curated for a safe space to heal in nature as a Black woman, man or non-binary person.

This field training teaches participants to participate in the PA Breeding Bird Atlas. It will demonstrate how to identify signs of bird breThis field training teaches participants to participate in the PA Breeding Bird Atlas. It will demonstrate how to identify signs of bird breeding and how to code those observations in eBird.Please have an eBird account and download it on your smartphone if you have one

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

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! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Letter to the Editor (LTE) Writing Workshop hosted by PA IPL fellow Kiana BozorgniaJoin us Tuesday, May 28th at 7:00pm for a Letter to the Editor (LTE) writing workshop. The virtual workshop will begin with an overview of LTEs, as well as examples, instructions, and tips that will help you write your very own LTE! Though this is a general LTE informational workshop - there will be resources and time built in to write an LTE on the topic of protecting EPA rules from the Congressional Review Act.The workshop will be hosted by PA IPL fellow Kiana Bozorgnia! Kiana is

Join Share Food Program as we honor the legacy of Steveanna Wynn with a special dedication ceremony.

Join me in Germantown for an intimate walking group curated for a safe space to heal in nature as a Black woman, man or non-binary person.

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our beautiful gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the seasonal landscape and staff leader. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, or our nationally accredited collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of more than four are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times(contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org)Free of charge

Join Leeway Foundation & guest grantee Gabrielle Patterson (MAR '23) for a virtual info session before the June 24th deadline!Have questions about the application process for the Media Artist + Activist Residency?Join Leeway Foundation and guest grantee Gabrielle Patterson (MAR '23) for a virtual Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) Information Session. During the session, Leeway staff will walk through best practices for a successful application and Gabrielle will share her experience working with her collaborating organization, The People's Kitchen, and applying for the residency. Session Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees within 24 hours of the session.Access

Time & Location May 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Laurel Hill East Cemetery, 822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 About the event Walk with the goats through this beautiful historic property filled with famous stories.  This walk will start promptly at the gate house, where you can also view the headstone of Adrian Balboa.  In the event of rain, this walk will be moved to the next day, Thursday.  Please check all of our social media and this website for any weather related changes. For day-of immediate needs, please text the Goat Phone: 215-703-8057  We will depart from

Understanding Governor Shapiro's new proposed climate policies of PRESS and PACERJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on May 29 at 7:00pm for a discussion about how to understand Governor Shapiro's new proposed climate policies of Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act (PACER).Speaker: Rob Altenburg – Senior Director for Energy and Climate, PennFutureRob brings a career’s worth of environmental, climate, and energy expertise to advance clean energy solutions for Pennsylvania. As Senior Director for Energy and Climate, he analyzes legislation and regulations and helps craft policy recommendations to address the

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

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 on Four Thursdays: May 30, June 13, June 20, and June 27 (no class June 6). About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist

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. This tour will be led by Jesse Lytle, Claudia Kent, and Jennie Kelly who all work on sustainable aspects of campus. The tour is a part of our

Join us for a fun-filled Family Movie Night at the 4th District Container Village!Family Movie Night w/ the 4th District Container VillageCome join us for a fun Family Movie Night at the Fourth District Container Village! First 100 attendees get free popcorn. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy a movie under the stars with your loved ones. We'll have popcorn, snacks, and drinks available for purchase. Don't forget to invite your friends and neighbors for a relaxing evening of entertainment. See you there!

What the World's Silence Says: A Reading with Gazan Poet Yayha Ashour including reading from his new e-book "A Gaza of Siege and Genocide."Please join La La Lil Jidar at Studio34 for an evening of poetry with Palestinian acclaimed poet from Gaza, Yahya Ashour in conversation with writer, translator, and Associate Professor of Arabic Literature at the University of Pennsylvania, Huda J. Fakhreddine. This event is co-sponsored by Mizna.Opening reading with local Palestinian student activist, creative writer, and artist - Nada Abuasi.ABOUT YAHYA ASHOURYahya Ashour, born in Gaza City on April 22nd, 1998, is a touring poet and awarded author.

Join the RRWA for this special treat inside the protected area of the Franklin Parker Preserve in South JerseyThere is a $15 fee to register for this event. After registering, please send a check to the RRWA, PO Box 1101, Rahway NJ, 07065.This rare opportunity takes folks inside the Franklin Parker Preserve, led by its formost expert on the area’s unique ecosysterms, typography and history, Emile DeVito. This expansive property, New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s largest, encompasses 16 square miles in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.Emile has been Manager of Science for the New Jersey Conservation Foundation for

Schuylkill Center interim executive director Erin Mooney and certified LL Bean casting instructor will give a 1.5 hour casting lesson to five women on Saturday, June 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn the basics of fly fishing, from basis casts, to rods and flies and other gear. Registration required.

Take a hike through the woods with the Mt. Cuba Arboriculture Team and learn to recognize common native trees. Tree identification becomes quick and rewarding when using easy and practical identification tricks such as leaf shape, bark texture, silhouettes, and fruit and nuts found on the ground. Class will be held entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather and hiking on steep paths and uneven terrain. *Parking for this event is at 1003 Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Road. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturday, June 1, 2024. About the

Join us at our Spring Community Fair in Mt Airy for a fun-filled day of local vendors, food, and family entertainment!SPRING COMMUNITY FAIRCome join us for an informative and fun-filled day at our Spring Community Fair, hosted by the Bethlehem Church of God Holiness in Mt. Airy! The event will be held at 7516 Williams Ave and promises to be a great time for all. Enjoy local vendors, delicious food, music, health & wellness checks/information, and family entertainment for all. Don't miss out on this exciting community event!VENDORS WELCOMED! Community Resources, Entrepreneurs and Businesses, CALL 215-224-3421 For Table Information. Community

Join this walking discussion of toxic plant adaptations and how they influence plant defense, edibility, propagation, and ecological value for wildlife. Learn why many of these plants are maligned in horticulture and public perception, as well as some practical ways they can enhance a home garden. one hour, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

Free to drop off items and Free to Collect items!Art supply swap at Fleisher on Saturday, June 1st with the help of Craft Coven. We will have canvases, frames, photography equipment, easels, so much random stuff pulled from basements! Feel free to bring any supplies you'd like to hand off, trade, or donate. Anything left unattended at this evene will be assumed as a donation, so please keep any non donation supplies with you at all times. For any questions email cdeutsch@fleisher.org

A free community-oriented event that promotes local artists, health, and wellness and celebrates the historic structures on site.TownFair, hosted annually is a free community-oriented event that promotes local artists, health, and wellness and celebrates the unique cultural history of this national landmark site. Guests will explore our 20-acre arboretum site and visit with local artists and vendors. The celebration will include traditional hearth cooking and paper making in addition to therapeutic and wellness-based activities. Located as a trailhead into the Wissahickon Valley Park, Historic RittenhouseTown is a well-traveled and loved Parks and Recreation site and one of Philadelphia’s most important

Learn about biodiversity, meet rare and exotic species plus explore the museum and the collection at our June Open House!JUNE'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEMEET THE TURTLES!Join us for this special Open House featuring faculty and students from Saint Joseph's University biology department, our longtime partner in the GeoKids LINKS program at local schools. Through hands-on activities, live demonstrations and talks in our Lecture Hall, they'll share stories about their activities in the field and in their labs.Among the special guests will be rare and exotic animals - including many different kinds of turtles - who live in the Biodiversity Lab

Eco Impressions: Art for a Sustainable Future features 19 artists whose work was created with the environment in mind.Eco Impressions: Art for a Sustainable Future features 20 artists whose work was created with the environment in mind. From work that employs sustainable practices or eco-friendly materials to directly addressing topics such as climate change, waste, and pollution, the included work asks viewers to consider their consumption and impact on our planet.Kathy Andersen | Lorelle Becton | Jeff Brown | Jenna CaveGinny Cave | Christine M. Du Bois | Holly Guertin | Heidi HammelNicole Johns | Jen Loyle | Jose Trejo

Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location

Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and

Dramatic photos of wildlife seen in the garden are a joy to behold and an inspiration to all. Through lecture and onsite practice, professional photographer David Greaves presents insights on observing nature, using natural light to its best advantage, telling stories through photos, using varying angles, and more tips to further develop your skills in the art of  nature photography. Students should bring a smartphone or camera to practice the techniques learned. If you have a tripod and are interested in learning how to better utilize it, bring it along. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person