Connect with a cosmic collection of all-natural gemstones that encourage release, relaxation, and so much more!SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Gemstone Bracelets for Release & Relaxation1:00 – 2:30 PMJessica O’Connell, Owner, Beads of a FeatherWith the changing of seasons, we are reminded of the importance of transition and the restoration that can be found in all phases. Together we will take time to soak into the present, aiding to release what is no longer needed in order to grow and move forward. After brief education and guided meditation, connect with a cosmic collection of all-natural gemstones that encourage release, relaxation, and so much

Support local artists and enjoy a day of live music, food, and floral crowns.Join us for a day of celebrating local Philadelphia artists. Learn more about what our 2022 Artists in Residence have been up to. Chat with our visual artist, Sarah Peoples as she leads groups through her interactive outdoor art pieces. Our teaching artists Marvin Hickman and Marcellus Armstrong are bringing back their famous floral crowns for a drop-in workshop. Watch highlights of Gnome Core created by our performance artist, Alex Tatarsky. Shop wares of local artists and don’t miss live music by folk rock band, Stella Ruze.

Join us for a hands-on Lavender Workshop where will make five products that you can take home. This class will soothe your soul.We grow our own organic lavender on the farm, harvest it, then you make and take products with it to take home! Snuggle the cutest and sweetest baby goats before and after the workshop. You will make an organic perfume roller, car diffuser, room or linen spray and summertime luminary candle all with the organic lavender you picked! This class will soothe your soul.

Join us for the first-ever Spanish-language film series in the park!SCHEDULE: 9/24: Maya and the Three 6–8 PM: Mercado – food trucks/vendors at the boathouse lawn 7 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn 10/8: Vivo 11 AM–7 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors at the boathouse (inside/front lawn) 6:30 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn 10/15: Coco 11 AM–7 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors at the boathouse (inside/front lawn) 6:30 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn HORARIO: 24 de septiembre: Maya y los Tres 6–8 PM: Mercado – camiones de

Learn how to ride safely in a city!Learn how to ride safely in a city! Led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Indego, the Better Bike Share Partnership and The City of Philadelphia, this workshop will cover:• Bike laws and rules of the road • Bicycling etiquette • How to use Indego • Riding in traffic safely • Proper helmet usage • Choosing a route Enter the Parkway Central Library through the Wood Street Entrance. The event will be held in the Heim Center, Room 131/132.

hands-on creative event, in which the participants will craft a floral arrangements using pumpkins as unique and seasonal containersThe Pumpkin Floral Arrangement is a hands-on and creative event, in which the participants will craft a floral arrangements using pumpkins as unique and seasonal containers. You will pick fresh flowers from our own flower garden.We are providing all necessary materials for you to create a personalized fall-themed floral pumpkin arrangements.Join us for a cozy and comforting fall activities and enjoy this beautiful season.*** Photography: Robert Ban: https://unsplash.com/de/@rgb26

Join writer Drew Philp and artist John Jarboe for a conversation about the role of individuals in community preservation and revitalization.Presented in partnership with MGA Partners, an award-winning, women-owned architectural firm located near Carpenters' Hall, "Arriving, Staying, Leaving: the Idea of Home" will feature two nationally acclaimed figures, writer Drew Philp and performer and artist John Jarboe. Together they will explore the themes of "arriving," staying," and "leaving" a place as personal decisions that collectively affect a place's history and trajectory. Drew Philp is the author of A $500 House in Detroit: Rebuilding an Abandoned Home and an American City.

Celebrate Center City’s newest public space and its signature mural, Cradle, by Lisbon-based artist Diogo Machado.Help celebrate Center City’s newest public space and its signature mural, Cradle, by Lisbon-based artist Diogo Machado! Cradle is an awe-inspiring artwork that embodies the essence of Philadelphia’s unique character. The mural, made of imported ceramic tilework, features playful references to Philadelphia’s storied history as a city of many firsts, while drawing on centuries of tile-making tradition from the artist’s native country, Portugal, as re-inspired by the nearby Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. Mural Arts and East Market for a happy hour event dedicated to

Join an Aquamation Tour followed by a cozy conversation at Laurel Hill - an engaging networking event you don't want to miss!Aquamation & Conversation at Laurel HillJoin us for an evening of networking and learning as Green Philly embarks on a remarkable journey to the Aquamation Center at Laurel Hill West. The Tour will be followed by conversation and wine and cheese.Aquamation, also known as Alkaline Hydrolysis, is a gentle, eco-friendly, and water-based (flameless) process. Laurel Hill's Aquamation Center uses a combination of water flow, temperature, and alkalinity to accelerate nature’s process. It releases no greenhouse gases and has only

Join YPE Philly for a networking happy hour and panel discussion on the challenges, innovations, and policies shaping Philadelphia's GridJoin YPE Philly for a discussion on the future of Philadelphia’s transforming electrical grid. We will explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a clean energy future, and discuss how Philadelphia can lead the way. The panelists will cover the benefits of electrifying the utility grid, the obstacles that lie ahead, and the policy of how Philadelphia is making electrification a reality.Panelist Lineup:1) Dave Smith, Director of Energy Services | Burns Engineering2) Anne Tyska, Sustainability Manager | SEPTA3) Dom McGraw,

As fall comes rolling in, it's important to check in with yourself! We are inviting young adults (ages 18-30) to join us for a peaceful hikeAs fall comes rolling in, it's important to check in with yourself! We are inviting young adults (ages 18-30) to join us for a peaceful hike on the trails and a meditation session with a discussion about tips & tricks on handling stress and anxiety. Note: this is not a therapy session, and we are NOT licensed physicians. FREE.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are

Learn how to maintain and restore wooden windows at our hands-on workshop with the Fairmount Park Conservancy building conservation teamSenior staff from the building conservation team at the Fairmount Park Conservancy will share best practices for restoring and maintaining traditional wood windows. Anatomy of old window components, weatherization, product recommendations, lead paint capture, and how-to demonstrations will be shared from the viewpoint of preservation trades professionals. This workshop is meant to add clarity to common wood window issues and the process and materials needed for each type of repair.

In Their Own Words: Letters from the Valley Forge Encampment Continental Army soldiers wrote lots of letters during the long winter in Valley Forge in 1777-78. Many of those letters survive, and they tell a valuable story about love, hardship and perseverance during a time of war. Come hear scholar and author Nancy Loane talk about that and more at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli. A former ranger at Valley Forge National Historical Park and the author of Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment, Loane will highlight some of the fascinating and

A discussion with experts on the possibility of the de-escalation of nuclear threats amid growing geopolitical tensions.The Doomsday Clock, a measure of how close humanity is to destroying itself, implies that we are closer to apocalypse than ever before. Russian nuclear threats continue in Ukraine, with a nuclear power plant trapped in the war zone. The suspension of New START and growing civilian stockpiles of plutonium are additional stressors. Meanwhile, great powers continue to expand and modernize their nuclear arsenals, further raising the stakes. The impacts of a nuclear accident, meltdown, or attack will reverberate around the world, undermining our

Children ages 7-12 are welcome to discover our newly redesigned outdoor play space and participate in nature and arts-based activities.Just for the older kiddos, ages 7-12, this session will provide an opportunity to explore a variety of art materials, to create their own self-portraits on canvas, using different techniques & mediums! Take a break from the usual back to school & sports routines, and join me for lots of experimenting, and loads of creative self-expression & discovery! Bring 1 black and white photo of yourself to the session & paint/draw/collage yourself into a world of your own design, real or

Przemek Walczak will lead a walk that studies native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habit, and culture.Approach gardening with a focus on adding ecological value and beauty to your landscape. Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemek Walczak will lead a walk that studies native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habit, and culture. Przemek will give insight on how to incorporate native plants into a designed area and will discuss plant selection and placement. Instructor BioPrzemek Walczak has been a Chanticleer Horticulturist since 1996. Over the course of 20 years, he has developed a native woodland garden along Bell’s Run Creek. The garden

Get ahead of this cold and flu season! Learn from Pam Gilly natural ways to boost your immune system!Get ahead of cold season using homeopathy! Classical homeopath, Pam Gilly will once again give consumers some “Go To” tips to head off the sniffles and teach people how to choose which homeopathic remedies to try to help the body help itself through the flu and achoos! Homeopathy, a wellness modality that assists the body’s own ability of self-healing, is a great holistic choice to try along with natural health strengthening supplements like vitamin c, d3, elderberry and zinc. Ms. Gilly’s talk

Archives offer endless inspiration for artists’ work. Hear from two who have collaborated on a new print based in HSP’s collection.Artist Mel Edwards has drawn inspiration from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collections. In collaboration with Raven Fine Art Editions, Edwards has created Vision and Purpose I, II, III, and IV, a serigraph art print. In creating the work, Edwards made use of HSP’s collections related to Father Divine (1877-1965), a religious leader and founder of the International Peace Mission. Join us as Raven founder and artist Curlee R. Holton discusses the project with Edwards, sharing insights on how contemporary

Please join Circular Philadelphia, Affexco Global and Vicinity Energy for a seminar on change management and tour of Vicinity's facility.Circular Philadelphia has established an exciting partnership with AFFEXCO Global—an international team of coaches that work with start-ups, small and midsize enterprises, and larger businesses worldwide to become stronger and more attractive for investors while supporting them towards more sustainable performance.Join us on Thursday, September 28, 2023, for a seminar on change management for growing organizations led by AFFEXCO coaches Alan Scholnick and Steve Stave and hosted by Vicinity Energy at their Philadelphia facility. Attendees will learn:What makes a leader.The difference

Meet us in the greenhouse, every Thursday starting 9/28 through 11/9. Dig in any time between 1-3 PM at this “Just Show Up” volunteer day.Meet us in the greenhouse, every Thursday from September 28 through November 9. Trellis for Tomorrow hosts a “Just Show Up” volunteer day between 1 PM and 3 PM for farm and greenhouse activities. You can show up whenever you’re able, and stay for however long you would like. Our team will be ready to welcome you. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! No experience necessary. Trellis for Tomorrow will provide guidance and tools. Grab gloves

A discussion on the goals of the Treaty to Ban Nuclear Weapons, and if it is possible to eradicate nuclear weapons from our world.Can countries around the globe band together to ban nuclear weapons? That is the goal of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, an international treaty that outlaws nuclear armaments. Since its entry into force in 2021, 65 states have ratified the agreement, and it has become a touchpoint around which countries without nuclear arsenals are working to drive new norms. No nuclear powers have agreed to sign onto the treaty and destroy their nuclear arsenals

Kickoff Social EventAre you excited about the relaunch of Net Impact Philadelphia? Are you passionate about sustainability and supporting environmental causes, or interested in connecting with like-minded professionals looking to make a positive impact in the world? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then we encourage you to join us for our first social gathering on September 28th at Cira Green from 6 pm to 7:30 pm! This is the kick off of our return. Interested in becoming a member? Chat with a Board member at the event! All are welcome. Cira Green is located at 129

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 a hands-on session with Justin Keller and dive into the world of Monotype Printmaking, where creativity meets ink and paper!Monotype Printmaking with Justin KellerJoin us for an exciting hands-on workshop on monotype printmaking with the talented artist, Justin Keller! This in-person event will be held at the Christy Rec Center. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of printmaking.During the workshop, Justin will guide you through the fascinating process of creating unique monotype prints. Experiment with found materials to bring your creative ideas to life!Don't

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.

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

Samantha Newstory will lead the way with a workshop and garden stroll. With their stunning yellow flowers, goldenrods are one of the hallmark plants of autumn. But they do more than delight the eye. From bees and wasps to caterpillars and butterflies, goldenrods support hundreds of insects and deserve a place in your garden. Join us to learn how goldenrod can add beauty and biodiversity to any landscape!This class will feature both a workshop and a walk-around to visit some goldenrod on campus. Please dress for the weather for the outdoor portion. Parking can be found in our visitor parking

Bring your own picnic basket and Pick Your Own Flowers from our flower fields & snuggle with our young goats.Bring your own picnic basket and everything you need for a perfect picnic. We have tables and chairs set up next to our horse pasture for you to use. You can enjoy our beautiful white horses while you enjoy your dinner. Flowers are a must for the perfect picnic. You can create your own bouquet to enjoy during dinner and take home afterwards. We have Sunflowers, Zinnias, Dahlias and Snapdragons.You will have the chance to snuggle with our young goats.You can

The Garden Godfather Presents The Tree House Community Book Fair A carnival Themed Book Fair to provide Access to LiteracyThe Garden Godfather Presents The Tree House Community Book Fair A carnival Themed Book Fair to provide Access to Literacy & to Protect every Childs Right to Read The mission of the Tree House Community Book Fair is to make learning enjoyable and accessible. Come enjoy outdoor as we transform classic carnival games into literacy enrichment games. Your child will dive head first into learning with out even giving it a second thought there will be hundreds of prizes, free concessions,

Join your neighbors and community members to swap plants, pots and garden materials at the Rail Park for our September Final Friday!This is a rescheduled event. The July 28 Final Friday has been rescheduled to September 29.Join Friends of the Rail Park for a plant swap and evening social for our September Final Friday! Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or new to the world of plant care, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in our community. Feel free to bring your own cuttings, potted plants, seeds, pots, soil, tools, and other materials for

Earth Day is Every Day at Get Fresh Daily! Join us for a fun, fall movie night in our garden, in community. All are welcome!Join Get Fresh Daily & cinéSPEAK as we celebrate Earth Day, Everyday with an AfroFuturist family movie night in our lush Freedom Greens + Gardens — featuring Black Panther (2018).WHERE TO FIND US:Freedom Greens + Gardens: 52nd and Pine Streets, Phila. PA 19143, directly across fromMalcolm X Park.WHAT TO EXPECT:7-10PM @ Freedom Greens + Gardens:Doors Open at 6:30pmOpen Garden, Curated Playlists & a Plant-Centered Concession Stand (Pay-As-You-Go)Blankets, Pillows and & Chairs Available for the 1st 50

The Upper Roxborough Reservoir has a little bit of everything: woods, meadows, wetlands, and open water.The Upper Roxborough Reservoir is a Philadelphia Parks and Recreation facility. The mostly drained reservoir has a little bit of everything: woods, meadows, wetlands, and open water. We can observe canopy-feeding birds at eye level in the trees growing on the steep slope of the old reservoir. The reservoir's north rim is a great vantage point for scanning the open sky for migrating raptors.

Join us for the sweet potato harvest as well as other field tasks such as planting, 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, bugs,

Come be a nature detective and notice the natural world around us!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)10:00 – 11:00 AMOlivia Kirkpatrick, Landscape Designer, GreenWeaver LandscapesHave you ever wondered what types of plants grow in your backyard or at Jenkins? Come be a nature detective and notice similarities, differences, shapes, and colors in the natural world around us. Learn tips and tricks to identify common native plants. Bring your curiosity and observation skills!Suitable for ages 5 and up. Classes will take place outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Members: $10/class | Non-Members: $15/class

Learn how to tell when seed is viable, mature, and ready to be collected.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Seed Saving Workshop 10:00 – 11:30 AM Helen Standen, Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Have you always wanted to save seeds from your own garden, but you’re not sure where to start? Join us to learn how to tell when seed is viable, mature, and ready to be collected. With an indoor presentation followed by hands-on practice, put your new knowledge to the test by cleaning a variety of seeds and preparing them for storage. Techniques taught will focus mainly on

Join us for a Revival Walk through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney where we will honor the sun and nature.The Revival Walks bring healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lift up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us once a month on a Saturday (except August) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in community with one another and with our natural environment. Additional artists

Join us for an awesome family workshop where we'll create tactile maps of our favorite places.Felt Nature Maps with Jihan ThomasJoin us for an exciting event where you can explore your creativity and connect with nature! Cobbs Creek Art Club for kids presents: Felt Nature Maps with Jihan Thomas. You'll have the opportunity to learn the art of creating beautiful nature-inspired maps using felt materials. This in-person event will be held at the Christy Rec Center.During this hands-on workshop, Jihan Thomas, a renowned artist and nature enthusiast, will guide you through the process of making your very own felt nature

Local crafts, artwork, great food, kids games, a dunking tank and Bucks area non-profits. For families, kids, seniors!The 23rd annual Peace Fair features local crafts, artwork, traditional and vegetarian food, kids games, a dunking tank and Bucks area non-profits whose focus is peace, community service, healthy living and the environment. Browse the gently-used book sale and listen to entertainers bluegrass band Tookany Creek, singer/songwriter Mindy Murray, Latin band Eco Del Sur, kids’ songster Ecoman, and others. Hear Bucks area poets at the Poetry Reading (open mike at the end) and tour the 250 year old Quaker Meetinghouse, a National Landmark.

This is a six-week series intro to mindfulness meditation for teenagers ages 11-18.This is a six-week session introduction to meditation for BIPOC teens. By the end of the program participants will be able to perform various types of meditation. The program will focus on the following areas:Who MeditatesWhy MeditateBenefits of MediationYoung people who meditate and whySitting MeditationWalking MeditationSound and Dance as MeditationMeditation teachers who look like us.Oher sources of meditation informationLimited scholarships are available. To save $5 and avoid fees, feel free to purchase all 6 sessions for $25 directly from the instructor. For more information, contact John Howell at

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!

Save the date for our annual Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show. Local artists, apple pressing, kids' activities, and more!Save the date for our annual Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show. Local artists, apple pressing, kids' activities, and more!This is just a save the date. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/ExplorePECfor more information and updates. $ Local ArtistsFREE Kids' activities, apple pressing, campfire, and more. No registration. Just come by! By registering here, you will be added to our mailing list and receive a reminder closer to the festival. You do not need to register to attend. Questions? 215.685.0470 or

Celebrate the contributions of VEGANS OF COLOR in Philadelphia and beyond!After a 4-year hiatus, the POWER OF COLOR MARKET returns to Philadelphia, PA, stronger and bolder than ever! A celebration of VEGANS OF COLORS, this event will feature goods & services by those who represent Black, Latinx, Asian & attached cultures & communities!The goal is to demonstrate our strength and contributions to both the vegan community and the local economy!There will be food, shopping, music & more!ALL ARE WELCOME!POWER OF COLOR MARKET is part of the Philly Vegan Pop Flea/Philly Vegan Events series by V Marks the Shop!INTERESTED IN VENDING?

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

Join us for the 2023 Philadelphia Marketplace! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will return to Dilworth Park!

September 30th, 2023 | 12 p.m.–dark Gray’s Ferry Crescent Skatepark Learn about the movement and how to help. Connect through skillshares, music, and people. Celebrate the joy of living strong together. The Atlanta Police Foundation, corporations, and local officials are trying to destroy hundreds of acres of the Weelaunee Forest to build a massive police training compound. The compound would train cops from around the world in militarized police tactics. On January 18th, police murdered forest defender Tortuguita who had been organizing tirelessly to #StopCopCity. Cop City must be stopped. From calling and emailing targets, to organizing solidarity protests and

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

Join us for an amazing panel discussion about the legacy and work of bell hooks.Join us for the 2nd Annual bell hooks Symposium at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. On Saturday September 30, a panel of leading intellectual, cultural, and political voices will discuss bell hooks’ unparalleled impact as a scholar, writer, teacher, mentor, comrade, sister, and friend. Powered by thoughtful critique and deep love, the wide-ranging discussion will include topics such as Black feminism, radical politics, critical education, spirituality, masculinity, and love. The event will be held at Greene Street Friends School and live-streamed on the Uncle Bobbie’s YouTube

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

A gentle immersion into the infinite offerings of one of South Philly's only wild spaces.

The Camden County Certified Gardeners and Camden County Seed Library invite you for a day to learn about seeds.Camden County Seed Saving SummitJoin us for a fun and informative day at the Camden County Seed Saving Summit! This is a hybrid event, with the in-person experience to be held at the Camden County Office of Sustainability. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this summit is perfect for anyone interested in learning about seed saving and sustainable gardening practices. When you register for the event, you can designate how you will attend.From novice to expert, all levels of

Calvary Church is pleased to announce our second annual Maker's Market - Join us in celebrating our local maker economy! October 1, 2023 Why a Makers Market? It’s simple: things made by hand are meant to be experienced by hand. No technology can replace the one-to-one contact with the artist behind the masterpiece or replicate a tactile encounter with a macramé plant hanger or handmade piece of jewelry. The value for both the maker and the customer is obvious…we make connections with the maker and with each other to share ideas, provide support, and hang out with friends. We’re inviting

A wild and wiggly walk in and around Center City to view and discuss dozens of mural artworksStart and finish: Love Park outside Suburban StationDistance: ~9miWhere to find us: Love Park near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: Drop out when you likeTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa from Trenton and all other lines to Suburban StationReturn: on footParking: multiple optionsDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: urban, themeCoordinator: Charles UpdikeWander with us as we gaze upon and briefly discuss approximately forty murals in and around Center City, with a couple surprises. Finish with an optional visit to the Magic Gardens. More details to come.Highlights:- lots of murals- a few surprises

Join us for a one-hour walking tour of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary where you will get to meet the rescued animal residents and see their home!It's our favorite time of year! We're so excited to enter another tour season and see some new and familiar faces at the sanctuary. This is a walking tour around our sanctuary to meet and learn more about the animal residents, lasting about 1 hour. Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes and be aware if it rained recently the grounds will be muddy. This event isn't best suited for small children, we ask that caregivers use

The 7-person percussion band makes the most of the Royal, Remington and Underwood's at hand. Percussive fun-- first in the spacious, award-winning garden adjacent to WPM Typewriter Shop (11:30 am), then street side at 1:30 pm Sunday, Oct.1. All free and part of the animated Mt.Airy Village Fair -- straddling Greene St at Carpenter Lane. Also -- the real cow, fake foliage, climbable fire trucks, Rocking Horse Rodeo, Willy Nilly's Carshare...and more. Food and Performance! Look for the shopping cart show too! Media contact: Pam WPM Typewriter Shop 267-974-0792

Vegan Food Festival promoting holistic wellness! Healing the mind, body, and spirit!FOE wellness and Camden Repertory Theatre Partner to present: The 3rd Annual Vegan Food Festival; bringing awareness to injustices related to health and wellness! It will be a fun filled day full of the best plant based goodies and music that the city of Camden, NJ and surrounding areas have to offer! Our mission is to educate families on preventive methods that are proven to maximize life and quality of life. Please join us as we educate and celebrate with one another! Wealth and health of the Mind, Body,

Join us for the 2023 Philadelphia Marketplace! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will return to Dilworth Park!

Join us in celebrating A.S. King and David Levithan's newest books and help us kick off Banned Books Week - Sunday October 1st at 1:00pm!We are thrilled to have A.S. (Amy Sarig) King and David Levithan back at Children’s Book World on Sunday, October 1st at 1 PM!We are so excited to hear them talk about their new books: David’s Ryan and Avery and A.S. King’s The Collectors! And of course since October 1st is the start of Banned Books Week we know they will have a lot to say about books and censorship since they both have books that

Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by Teri ChaceAn engrossing, narrated hour-long talk based on her award-winning Timber Press title of the same name. “Every seed tells a story.” Though small and often not noticed or examined carefully, seeds are simply amazing—what they look like, what they do, how they do it, as they work towards their astounding goal of self-replication. Teri’s tour finds strangeness and fascination in the seeds of plants as familiar as oaks and dandelions, and as curious as figs and hellebores. View the gorgeous photographs

Join the PMC for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park!Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at info@phillymycoclub.com.Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event!

Come say hello to two small business owners, Ruby & Moth, of Spokes & Stitches and Touchthreads, and see our new studio space in Germantown.Interested in slow fashion and all things DIY? Come say hello to us and see our new studio space in the Firehouse Arts Building in Germantown, Philadelphia. Get acquainted with our work, have some snacks, and check out our sample sale. We will even have a small crafting area set up for you to enjoy!

Kick off October with an OUTLOUD celebration ! Join us for drinks, games, music sets by DJ DELISH and DJ DIOR CARTEL, and more at Pentridge!This FREE Fall festival will create space for black and brown LGBTQ+ individuals and ally's to come together and share good vibes. Featuring drinks, hookah, live DJs, games such as giant connect 4, giant jenga, corn hole, and MORE!Donation go towards DJs and curating cost friendly community events.

Learn to design a sketchbook spread and fill it with beautiful observations and botanically correct drawings.MONDAYS, OCTOBER 2 – 30 Botanical Observations: Designing a Sketchbook of Autumn Subjects 6:30 – 8:30 PM 5-week virtual series Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new family of specimens each week as you create your sketchbook pages. Not only will you learn about that week’s botanical theme, but you’ll see how these subjects fit into the

Celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 10-acre river park in Bridesburg!Join Riverfront North Partnership and the City of Philadelphia groundbreaking for the Robert A. Borski Jr. Park in Bridesburg. The much-anticipated park will transform a former concrete factory into a 10-acre public park with river views, a multi-use lawn, and an upland meadow, restroom, and parking. It is the last of the eight planned parks on the North Delaware River Greenway. The park is owned and managed by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and is expected to be open in 2025.Joining the celebration will be Mayor Jim Kenney; Interim Parks and

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Join YPE as we tour Eco-Energy's biofuels distribution terminal located in South Philadelphia!YPE Philly is teaming up with Eco-Energy to invite you to tour Eco's biofuels distribution terminal in South Philly on Tues, Oct 3rd at 4 PM EST. Come learn about Eco's distribution site, network, and enjoy light refreshments.More about Eco-Energy: https://www.eco-energy.com/ "With three decades of customer-focused solutions, Eco-Energy is driving the energy transition with our low-carbon solutions in the U.S., Canada, and abroad."More about YPE Philly: https://ypenergy.org/philadelphia/ "YPE aims to facilitate the advancement of young professionals in the energy industry around the world through social, educational and civic

Bring the kids and create Halloween-themed string art!Bring the kids ages 4 and up out to Lily P.A.D.S & create cool Halloween-themed string art to decorate your spooky space! The kids will design faces, and then weave yarn around nails, working their creativity and fine motor skills, to create their own unique Jack O'Lantern or Ghost design on wood!