Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an Abstract Floral Painting!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making abstract floral paintings. 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 20 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

Dynamic DIY flower crown workshop includes all materials, guided meditation & reflections for your crowning glory!Join us for our 1st DIY flower crown workshop led by artist/organizer Taylor Street. This special workshop has been added to Self-Care Sunday offerings for June 18, 2023 from 1-3p. The $44.44 fee includes the cost of all materials, assistance, guided meditation and reflection. There is no better way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Historic Rittenhouse Town at the Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective. Class size is limited to 10 people so get your ticket soon. Registration must close by the 17th in

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.

2023 Summer Camp Registration***For the safety of our animals, staff, and fellow campers, proof of covid-19 vaccination is required to attend camp. ***This camp is for your budding naturalist who is wild about wildlife. An introductory course to the world of animals and the variety of species we have around us, each day will focus on a particular topic with that day’s activities revolving around it. Children will be learning about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and the ecosystems those animals live in through a variety of games, activities, crafts, live animal presentations, and even hands-on work outdoors with

It’s that time again! Turn up with us for a Juneteenth celebration at DA COOKOUT x Dream Space.We are taking over the Sculpture Courtyard for a day of Black Joy and resilience. A family reunion-style cookout like no other, with traditional BBQ food, refreshing drinks, and music provided by DJ Twin Llamas and DJ Bria G.Da Cookout x Dream Space "Da Cookout" 4th Annual Celebration" continues the tradition of creating spaces of Black Joy and celebration in Philadelphia for a one of a kind finale to Juneteenth weekend! Dream Space brings our community together to envision the future we deserve

Help us kick off our upcoming relaunch!GREAT's time bank has about 100 members. In 2019, members were meeting at monthly potluck gatherings, and a website called Hourworld helped track and facilitate the exchanges.At this time we are not pushing members to "do time banking." Our dear time bank was just getting started before COVID began, which really threw off momentum. The project became quite dormant, but it still has serious potential. Through the Spring and Summer of 2023, we are breathing life back into the time bank, looking for new leaders, and will Re-Launch in the Fall of 2023. The

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 19th (no class on Monday, July 3rd) What you

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Join KW Philadelphia DE&I for a thoughtful conversation about wealth and home ownership within the Black/African American community.Join us on Zoom or in person for an informative panel with some of the top real estate and non-profit professionals in Philadelphia! You will learn exactly how they got started and the challenges they had to overcome to become successful in their fields, as well as the challenges they still face today regarding decades of institutionalized and publicized discrimination, especially in the housing industry.Those on the panel understand just how hard it is to build sustainable wealth, and that's why we're here

Join this Development…for Good event to explore how the design of public space connects communities and can lead to economic growth.How does the design of a public space connect communities, and how can it lead to economic growth for neighborhoods and the city? The next event in The Citizen’s Development…for Good series looks at these questions, with some of the Philadelphians who have answered them in their work featuring:Jerry Sweeney, CEO, Brandywine Realty Trust Connor Barwin, founder, Make the World Better FoundationJerome Shabazz, executive director, Overbrook Environmental Education CenterTya Winn, executive director, Community Design CollaborativeModerated by Guidehouse Associate Director Laura

What is Biochar? Join us to learn about the benefits of Biochar and see the Biochar machine in action.Learn about the awesome benefits of Biochar and see it in action! Join us for a demonstration of the Biochar machine and dive into the history and benefits of this incredible soil amendment that will enhance soil quality, increase crop yields, and build extremely resilient and regenerative soil ecosystems. During this demonstration, you will:Learn about the history and benefits of biocharSee biochar produced through pyrolysis using the Biochar machineUnderstand best practices for application and use in the garden

A short, colorful bike ride celebrating Pride Month in Doylestown!Join us for a casual, colorful, fun and slow bike ride through Doylestown to celebrate PRIDE! We'll start and end at Borough Hall and Broad Commons park. The loop is about 3 miles total, on open streets (with cars). We'll follow all rules of the road and ask that everyone wears a helmet. The entire $10 ticket fee will be donated to The Rainbow Room in Doylestown, an LGBTQIA youth program that provides a supportive and empowering environment for youth ages 14-21. (If this fee is a burden, please email us

Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Strawberry Mansion community members to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities

Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, from 6 - 7:30, for the unveiling of the latest mural installation at Park Towne Place.Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, from 6 - 7:30, for a preview of the latest mural installation at Park Towne Place. Featuring the work of Philadelphia-based painter Serena Saunders, this installation showcases a fresh, colorful perspective on the human imagination, directly inspired by the local community. The mural will be displayed in the South Tower on Park Towne Place’s residential campus. As a supplement to their robust art program, Park Towne Place has partnered with InLiquid to institute a

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

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,

Summer arrives at 10:57 a.m. June 21st. Join us as we mindfully hike through the forest and along the creek to welcome summer.Summer arrives at 10:57 a.m. June 21st. Join us as we mindfully hike through the forest and along the creek setting our intentions for the season to come. Adults & Teens Only. 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. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Wednesday WalkaboutsWednesdays, April 12 – June 28, 1 – 2 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring to rejoice in the re-emergence of 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!NOTE: Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times.Free of charge

Join us for a film and community conversation about the origins of Juneteenth and other Black commemorations of emancipation.Co-hosted with the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics at the Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of PennsylvaniaProduced by Annenberg Classroom, the film Juneteenth: Exploring Freedom’s Stories explores the history of Juneteenth and illustrates how and why freedom and citizenship were intertwined, as well as how the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution changed and expanded the definition of citizenship and the rights of all American citizens. Following a screening of the film, HSP will host a community conversation with Philadelphia-based

Summer Solstice: A Horticultural Therapy Exercise in MindfulnessIn honor of the arrival of summer, we will be pairing ourselves with a plant partner of our choice, learning to observe in a present, mindful sense with a quiet meditation, as well as a drawing, journaling, and printmaking exercise with our chosen plant material. In this workshop, we will discuss plant appreciation versus plant blindness, and work to make ourselves more aware of the flourishing green world around us. Attendees will be making prints with paint and brushes.Kate Irvine is a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a Bachelor of Science

***Note: This Park has two entrances. Be sure to use the Lee Road Entrance. Where Lee Road dead ends at the main park entrance, turn LEFT and follow the road all the way to where it ends at the all-abilities playground and parking lot. We will meet there.*** This field trip continues our series planned this spring specifically for beginning birders. Late afternoon/early evening is a great time to see and hear birds in all their spring activities. Whether you are brand-new or sorta-new to birding or you just love nature - we will go slowly to enjoy and explore

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

The class will discuss deterrents and will feature bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs that are deer-resistant to inspire you.Deer can be a major challenge for gardeners in this area, munching on some of our favorite plants. Chanticleer Assistant Horticulturist Chris Fehlhaber will teach strategies for how co-exist with deer while still having a beautiful and productive garden. The class will discuss deterrents and will feature bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs that are deer-resistant to inspire you. Instructor BioChris Fehlhaber is an Assistant Horticulturist at Chanticleer, joining the organization in 2016. His goal is to raise the public’s consciousness and appreciation

Celebrate the longest day of the year and the kickoff to summer!Pond exploration! Marshmallow roasting! Crafts! Field Games! and much MORE!This is a family favorite Riverbend event. All are welcome to attend! Bring your own picnic and enjoy a lovely evening here at the preserve.Join us for this family friendly event!!This is a Riverbend FREE Event:This is a Riverbend Free Event, but the true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $45 per family. We recognize that for some families emerging from pandemic, this is unaffordable. Therefore, we are accepting voluntary donations to Riverbend Environmental

Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Grays Ferry residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities to

Join us for live music performances to welcome the start of summer!Built in 1914, the Olmstead Overlook gazebo is one of the most iconic structures in FDR Park, offering views of Edgewood Lake and the surrounding landscape. Its blue tile dome creates fantastic acoustics. With its acoustics and commanding presence, this is a great spot to welcome the start of summer with some soulful sounds.This event is in collaboration with Make Music PHL and is part of Make Music Day. Occurring on June 21 (the solstice and longest day of the year), Make Music Day is an annual event that

The Philadelphia Freedom Band welcomes summer 2023 with a PRIDE Solstice concert featuring renditions of many hits current and past.Put on your dancing shoes and join the Philadelphia Freedom Marching Band in celebrating PRIDE Solstice at Parkway Central Library as they perform a selection of music including songs by Elton John, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Blink 182, Dua Lipa, and many more!The Philadelphia Freedom Band (PFB) is a non-profit organization comprised of a wide variety of talented musicians, ranging from amateur to professional. We come together to perform throughout the greater Philadelphia area and provide visible, active support to the

.For children in grades 1 and up.Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? What about why some plants are big while others are small? Or even why birds have all different colors of feathers? Let's explore these possibilities with hands-on games and activities.

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating Tacony's newest mural!Join us as we celebrate the dedication of a vibrant new mural on Thursday June 22 from 2-3pm. This is the second Garden Mural out of the Kensington Color Me Back studio and images of the third mural in the Garden Serions will be available at the event for everyone to preview. There were 100+ participants of the Color Me Back: Same Day Work and Pay Program and community members from Tacony and Beyond who participated in the creation of this mural. This event is free and open. Light refreshements will be

Join a special Juneteenth Celebration: Sounds of Freedom! An evening of rhythms, stories, poetry, dance, crafts and LIVE musicIn collaboration with the Parkway Central Library Music Department, Sistahs Laying Down Hands Collective Lead Percussionist and Artistic Director, Karen "Magic Fingaz" Smith & Friends presents : A special very inclusive Juneteenth Celebration: Sounds of Freedom!! An evening of rhythms, stories, poetry, dance, crafts and LIVE music! This program will also highlight: the Summer solstice, Pride and Music Month! Karen "Magic Fingaz" Smith, Brooklyn Native, Philly Resident, is a Professional Percussionist, Playwright, Poet, Director, Teaching Artist, Curator and now Pie-Maker!!! Karen is

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.Workshops in June -

Chef Tonii Hicks will prepare a citrusy herb soup inspired by "Red Dirt Witch" while we discuss Black history and future.Join us at Blackwell Library as we explore what is meaningful to us about Black history and Black future through story, culture, and food - featuring "Red Dirt Witch" from How Long 'til Black Future Month .In Red Dirt Witch, Emmaline is raising her children to survive in 1950s Alabama, when her daughter, Pauline, shows her a future she never would have imagined. Find How Long 'til Black Future Month and others by N. K. Jemison here at the Free

Dee's little baker program is back celebrating the end of the school yearDee's little bakers program is back celebrating Graduates of all grades(k-12) from 4 to 6pm Join us for a night of decorating Cookies, Storytelling and more brought to you by Dee's tasty treats & The Tacony LAB Comunity Arts Center Deestastytreats247@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on IG- dees_tastytreats247 Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll

History, activism, and resilience in the LGBTQIA community. A conversation about history, activism, and resilience in the LGBTQIA community. Walter, who is the surviving partner of late American Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, is the Executive Director of the Bayard Rustin Fund, which commemorates Rustin's life, values, and legacy. He is also board member emeritus at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, an LGBTQIA safe space, community activist center, and educational enclave in Princeton, New Jersey dedicated to honoring Bayard Rustin through their mission and good works.  

Inliquid and the Jericho Cinema Club invite you to join us for a screening of "Foragers," directed by Palestinian filmmaker Jumana Manna.Inliquid, in collaboration with Jericho Cinema Club, invites you to join us on Thursday, April 27, in the InLiquid Gallery for a screening of Foragers, directed and produced by Palestinian filmmaker Jumana Manna. Foragers depicts the dramas around the practice of foraging for wild edible plants in Palestine/Israel with wry humor and a meditative pace. Shot in the Golan Heights, the Galilee and Jerusalem, it moves between fiction, documentary and archival footage to portray the impact of Israeli nature

We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcNocturnal Wildlife Walks We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcWed April 5 7:30pmWed May 3 7:30pmFri June 23 8:30pm

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!

A water-focused event in GREAT's Emergency Preparedness InitiativeWhere does YOUR water come from?What does your filter actually remove? During the March water contamination, did you rush out to the store to find bare shelves? Store water without spending money on plastic bottlesTips to prevent flood damageAll this and so much MORE on June 24th! *Event schedule coming soon*Confirmed partners so far: Tacony-Takoony-Frankford Watershed PartnershipKrista Unearthed Philadelphia Water DepartmentGreenTreks

Join us for a fun-filled Vendor Market at The Germantown ArtHaus!Find your next treasure at the 2023 Germantown ArtHaus Vendor Market! We are happy to share our Spring-Summer Vendor Market schedule with you!It's been TOO long! We are so glad the weather is warming up! It's time to reconnect!Vendor Markets are held on the following Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm SPRING-SUMMER DATES!April 29th*May 6th*May 13th* (Mother's Day Market)June 24thJuly 15thJuly 22ndJuly 29thAugust 5th* = there's a Community Mural Paint Day happening on-site as well!Would you like to be a highlighted vendor? Vendors receive a custom promo flyer and promotions via

A vendor market showcasing local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, and DIY creatives.What is reFlea?The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!What is The Resource Exchange?The Resource Exchange provides inspiration and reclaimed materials for creative and environmentally resourceful making, teaching & living. Our nonprofit shop, gallery, and workshop space promotes creative reuse, recycling, and resource conservation by diverting valuable materials from the waste stream and

Kick off the summer with four amazing bands in the lush green space of Fisher Park, Olney, Philadelphia!Jazz on the Green will bring music to the verdant green lawn of Fisher Park in the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 24. This multi-generational showcase will present three distinguished groups of musicians: Suzzette Ortiz Group, Sistahs Attune, Raimundo Santos Trio and the Double Portion Ensemble (featuring Professor Randy Gibson of Gibson School of Music & Arts). The event will be held from 3 pm - 7 pm. Fisher Park is located on the 6000 block of North 5th Street in

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Celebrate Summer Solstice w/ International Mud Day while working in Phorest. Then stay for short hike to peak at the lightning bugs.This month we will be celebrating the Summer Solstice by also celebrating International Mud Day while weeding, harvesting, plant ID, labeling, etc. THEN, at 8:30 p.m. we will hike to the meadow to see the lightning bugs. The Mud pit will be full of natural, rocky, grassy, buggy mud for adults and children to play in while we also work on the Phood Phorest. Join us for one or all parts of the evening. No experience necessary, just the

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Bird Philly for a Free bird walk at Pleasant Hill Park on Linden Avenue.Join us for a free guided bird walk at Pleasant Hill Park. We'll have a guide from Bird Philly helping us find and ID our feathered friends. A few pairs of binoculars will be available for participant's to borrow. This event is for all levels of birders, new and old. Participants' will meet on the grass in front of the rec center, near the playground at 8:30am. Expect to walk through some brush and high grass, so long pants are recommended.

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

Let’s ride for PRIDELooking for your local Pride Ride event? Check out which stores are participating in this ride:Trek ArdmoreTrek Philadelphia Center City Trek Spring HouseWe're saddling up to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and you're invited to join in on the fun!   Everyone is welcome on this casual cruise — so bring your family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. Plus, we'll be handing out lots of tasty snacks, drinks, and free goodies for you and your bike (while supplies last) — so don’t miss out! Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.   

Vegan Sausage Making 101!FlatBelly Veg is returning with another tasty vegan food preparation workshop! This time around FlatBelly Veg will be demonstrating the fine culinary art of vegan sausage making! In addition to learning how to prepare vegan sausage, Josh, the founder and owner or FlatBelly Veg, will discuss the nutritional, environmental and financial benefits of eating a plant-based diet.

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for free public mushroom hunt!**This event is free and open to everyone. The PMC is funded entirely through donations. If you are able, please consider choosing the Donation Ticket option at checkout to give an amount of your choice**Meet at the Hawk Observation Deck parking lot at 1pm. After a brief introduction we will break apart to look for mushrooms. If it is your first time and/or you feel like you need guidance you will be able to follow more experienced members. At 3pm we will all meet back at the starting point to identify

FREE Cloth Diaper Workshop!Join Nesting House owner, Jen Kinka for our next cloth diaper workshop! Attending this workshop will demystify and simplify cloth diapering and give you the knowledge and confidence to get started.You will walk away with an understanding of the different types and brands of diapers we offer, how to care for them, and why cloth diapering makes good economic and environmental sense.After attending the workshop, please take advantage of the many services we offer to support your family in your sustainable parenting efforts.Free cloth diaper and carrier support from our experienced educators. See our hours here.10% off

2023 Summer Camp Registration***For the safety of our animals, staff, and fellow campers, proof of covid-19 vaccination is required to attend camp. ***This camp is directed at children who aspire to one day work in the animal field, whether it be as a zookeeper, veterinarian, a future rehabber, or even just someone who loves animals! The activities in this camp will revolve around learning the basics of what it is like to work with and keep animals healthy and happy in captivity, with each day revolving around a certain aspect of animal husbandry. Throughout the week there will be different

North zone horticulturist, Briar Maverick will lead the way in a hands-on pruning class!Summer is the time to prune many iconic spring-blooming shrubs, like azaleas and lilacs. Join Briar for a hands-on workshop to learn about summer pruning, as well as rejuvenation pruning for large or mature shrubs. Participation in the spring pruning workshop is not required to attend the summer session. This class is outdoors so please dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be provided. If you have your own pruners, loppers, or handsaw that you would like to use please bring it along with you. Parking

Listen to stories and sing-a-long with Miss Delia on the ukulele. Please bring a chair or blanket.Listen to stories and sing-a-long with Miss Delia on the ukulele. Please bring a chair or blanket. Rain location the Ambler Library.

A hands-on workshop where we'll make and use paint from soil!Prehistoric humans made their paint from rocks and soil. We are still making art with these rich colors today. In this workshop, we will make pigments from soils gathered in the Cheltenham watershed and try our hand at painting with soil watercolors! Artworks created during the workshop will be incorporated into Mapping Our Watershed, a mixed media piece by local artist Rebecca Schultz inspired by the watershed in Cheltenham Township. Please join us in July for more workshops about watershed ecology and art!

A poetic celebration of PRIDE Month featuring local poets Boston Gordon, Campbell Simmons and Sean Hanrahan.We begin the final week of Free Library of PhillyPRIDE with our first PRIDE: Poets in the Park featuring local poets Boston Gordon, Campbell Simmons and Sean Hanrahan reading selections from their works and discussing their craft. Boston Gordon (he/they) is a poet and designer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the author of the chapbook Glory Holes out now from Harbor Editions. He runs the You Can't Kill A Poet reading series—which highlights queer and trans identified writers in Philadelphia. He has poems published in

Learn the history and principles of community-based participatory research as well as practical approaches for authentic collaboration.Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an orientation to research that begins with community informational and research interests and seeks to use the knowledge gained to inform action for community health improvements and social change. Although this approach to research is widely adopted in urban health and generally familiar to both community-based organizations and researchers, many still struggle with the lack of knowledge or experience with applying practical CBPR approaches to a pressing community health issue or potential research partnership. This course will review the

You are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at Bennett Compost, 5650 Rising Sun Avenue on Tuesday, June 27th from 11am-12:30pm.You are invited to attend our special ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official opening of Philadelphia’s first municipal food composting facility at 5650 Rising Sun Avenue, operated by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation in partnership with Bennett Compost.This initiative was made possible by working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create this first-of-its-kind permit for small/mid-scale compost facilities. This permit allowed PPR to form a public-private partnership with Bennett Compost (Bennett), a local business in Philadelphia, who

Join All Together Now PA’s Pot Profits for Pennsylvanians campaign on the capitol steps in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, June 27 at 12pm to let your voice be heard!  The time is now to advocate for state legislation that decentralizes the marijuana industry and maximizes ownership of Adult-Use Cannabis (AUC) licenses for Pennsylvania family farms and small businesses, especially those owned by Black and Brown entrepreneurs. Lawmakers are getting ready to introduce bills this year.  We must seize this opportunity to let our elected officials know that we do not want outside corporations to control the AUC market in Pennsylvania.

Join PHILADELPHIA250 as the panel shares their personal experiences and insight on the importance of leaving your own legacy as a woman.Conversation with Panelists: 4-5 PM / Refreshments & Networking: 5-6 PMSince 1876, women have played a significant role in every national anniversary. In honor of this history, PHILADELPHIA250, the nonprofit leading the city’s plans for the 250th anniversary in 2026, will recognize the contributions of women to our shared past, present and future by hosting an inspirational evening of conversation with trailblazing women leaders. Sharing their personal experiences and insight on the importance of leaving your own legacy as

Join us outdoors in June!Celebrating a decade of Leverage Join the Community Design Collaborative for classic face to face networking once again. The historic site on the banks of the Schuylkill River will be in full bloom and we can spread out in the fresh air!For three decades, the Collaborative has been leveraging the expertise and pro bono services of the design community to engage communities, build nonprofit capacity, and advance equitable development. Proceeds from Leverage 2023 help us continue this transformative work.Stay tuned for more details!For questions about the event, please email Catherine Sontag at sontag.catherine@gmail.com.

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,

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.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

Children ages 4-10 are welcome to discover our newly redesigned outdoor play space and participate in nature and arts-based activities.Lily P.A.D.S is a play and discovery space with children’s programming that will kick off this Summer with a series of 8 weekly workshops for little artists, ages 4-10.  Lily P.A.D.S., named in honor of Lily Macalester, daughter of the original owner of Glen Foerd, then called Glengarry, is located behind the community garden and apiary.This week participants will create nature wands using sticks, ribbons, paint, gems, beads, leaves, petals, and more! Also, children will be able to make wildflower seed