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!

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,

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

A discussion on how food can be used as an instrument of diplomacy with celebrity chefs Amanda Freitag and Michael Solomonov.Food is an indelible instrument of foreign policy. A good meal can literally bring people to the table – and keep them there – to learn more about one another. But introducing national gastronomy abroad is a delicate process. Chefs must listen to and learn from the history and stories that inform the table customs of others. They must share their own culinary journeys in a way that fosters connection. Across an increasingly complex global landscape, what does it take

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Reflecting the range of culinary traditions, foods, and flavors of Latin America that are richly flavorful, affordable, and easy-to-prepare.A Taste of Latin American Heritage features recipes that blend the food traditions of four cultures: the indigenous people (Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, and other Native Americans), continental Africans, the Spanish, and the Portuguese.Join us at South Philadelphia Library for a bite of delicious vegetarian food inspired by the culinary traditions of Latin America's people. Check out the menu!Cannellini Bean and Pumpkin Seed Salad, Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Pudding) on 10/3Wild Veggie Tostadas, Panama’s Tropical Bounty Smoothie on 10/17Menestra de Lentejas (Ecuadorian Lentil Stew),

Join Matthew Skic, curator of Museum of the American Revolution’s Black Founders, to learn how archives help shape a museum exhibition.The documents held in archives like HSP not only provide valuable information for researchers, the objects themselves often become valuable storytelling tools in museum exhibitions. Matthew Skic, Curator of Exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, will share the research and discoveries behind the Museum’s special exhibit Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia. The exhibition brings together - for the first time - more than 100 historical artifacts and documents to tell the inspiring story of free Black

Learn basic embroidery with artist Michelle GibbsJoin artist Michelle Gibbs for a class in basic embroidery techniques. All materials will be provided for the duration of the class, however students are encouraged to bring a hoop or embroidery floss that they'd like to work with.Two part class, October 4th and 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony 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 in a class, please commit to attending it! Do How

FALL COURSE: ZOOLOGY SERIES with Professor Greg Cowper at the Parkway Central LibraryWAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE – FALL 2023 COURSE: ZOOLOGY SERIESHail the Mighty Insects! with Professor Greg Cowper6 Wednesdays from October 4 - November 8, 6:30 - 8:00pmLocation: at the Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th streets), Philadelphia. This course meets in the Science and Wellness department (room 202).This course requires pre-registration. Separate registration is required for each student. Sign up here or call 215-763-6529 x14 for assistance. Course DescriptionThis course is an introduction to general Entomology, the study of insects. Insects

A workshop to understand open space preservation as a tool to manage extreme weather impacts in northern Chester County, PA.WORKSHOP & DISCUSSIONFrench & Pickering and the Center for Watershed Protection will present the results of a study on the importance of open space preservation in helping reduce the impact of poorly planned development and more intense rainfall events in northern Chester County.This program is designed to help local municipal officials, planners, engineers, and the public to understand the role of land preservation as a cost-effective tool to help people, property and infrastructure prepare as our region experiences more intense storms

Author Norman E. Donoghue II will discuss his new book, “Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778.”Bring your lunch to Stenton for a special 'Lunch + Learn' program where author Norman E. Donoghue II will discuss his new book, “Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778.” In 1777, Congress labeled Quakers who would not take up arms in support of the War of Independence as “the most Dangerous Enemies America knows” and ordered Pennsylvania and Delaware to apprehend them. In response, Keystone State officials sent twenty men—seventeen of whom were Quakers—into exile, banishing them to Virginia, where they

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

People Place Things: A Photo Journalism Project Documenting West PhillyPEOPLE PLACES THINGS: is a collaboration between Get Fresh Daily, Barnes Foundation, and PILI XSeeks to celebrate the rich and vibrant cultural, historical, and communal People Places Things of West Philly. While also envisioning what self determination and sovereignty means and looks like. A collective space where contributing freely and openly is encouraged. Using themes of hope and joy to energize the creativity in each individual. Get Fresh Daily cultivates wellbeing in the Black community by integrating plant-based living experiences, farm fresh produce, and culturally empowering wellness education. GFD is working

Join us on October 5th, from 6-9 pm, for the fil screening of "Walled Citizen" by Sameer QumsiyehAs a part of the La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall programming, InLiquid invites you to join us on Thursday, October 5th, in the InLiquid Gallery for a screening of Walled Citizen, directed and produced by Palestinian filmmaker Sameer Qumsiyeh.Walled Citizen documents Sameer Qumsiyeh as he attempts to explore the planet as a backpacker defying the restrictions of movement imposed on him as a holder of one of the world's weakest ranking passports. Over the period of 3 years,

Join the Thomas Jefferson Fashion Department as they present a series of fashion industry panel discussions around sustainability and AI.Join the Thomas Jefferson University Fashion Design Department as we host our third annual Fashion Face-Off panel discussions as part of Design Philadelphia. This year, panels of fashion industry leaders and educators will discuss the future of fashion through the topics of Sustainability, Environment, & Ethics: The Psychology of Consumer Habits and AI Takeover in Fashion Design.Panel Discussion Moderators: - Prof. Farai Simoyi- "AI Takeover"- Prof. Carly Kusy- "Sustainability, Environment, and Ethics: The Psychology of Consumer Habits"Featured Panelists:- Madison Chamberlain- Madison

The best stories from our city told live on one stage.What:Philly Story Fest brings journalists and locals together for a night of art, entertainment and storytelling by and for the people of Philadelphia. Think of it as a podcast, but live and on stage at the historic BOK building.Storytellers:Journalists, writers, editors and radio producers from Al Día, Billy Penn, The Philadelphia Citizen, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine, Spotlight PA, Root Quarterly, WHYY News and WURD go behind the scenes of their reporting, inviting readers into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. Plus surprise performances, live music, art, drinks

Celebrate the unveiling of PAAFF's 2023 film lineup with us at an outdoor party at the Rail Park!Do you want to be one of the first people to catch a sneak peek of our 2023 Film Festival? Then join us on Thursday October 5th (rain date Oct 6th) at the Rail Park for our Preview Party!Come mingle with fellow film lovers, nibble on some snacks, and sit back as we unveil the imaginative, absorbing, provocative, and just plain fun lineup of features, documentaries, and shorts programs we have in store for you!This event is a preview party to celebrate the

Along Mill Creek in Bristol Township, PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. Planting native trees and shrubs.Along Black Ditch, a tributary of Mill Creek in Levittown, Bristol Township PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. We will be removing invasive shrubs then planting native trees and native berrying shrubs to spread the good native plants by feeding birds.Photo Gallery History of this Mill Creek Project Dates of volunteer events:(Spring 2023 Site Prep and Tree Planting) 3 acres , 200 trees, 50 shrubsTree source: Keystone 10 Million Trees2-25-2023 Saturday (9

Join Lady Danni on a walk in FDR Park to learn about the beauty and utility of plants you may consider weeds!Many people think you have to go deep into the woods to forage, but you can find plants that can provide food and medicine anywhere plants will grow, and that includes lawns and in the cracks of the sidewalk. This walk is to show you the beauty and utility of many of the plants you may consider weeds. Join Lady Danni on a walk at FDR Park to learn more about the plants that grow in the Philadelphia/Lenapehoking area

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

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 1: ChristianityExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 1: Re-Imagining a Christian Response to a Changing ClimateWhat might a faithful Christian response look like in a rapidly changing world? In

Celebrate six years of community art in Northeast PhiladelphiaLet's Party!Join us for refreshments, music, make and take projects and our Maker Market as we celebrate this important milestone of creativity in Northeast Philadelphia!Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan.

Join us for a film screening, discussion, and fundraiser with Poor People's Army, celebrating 30+ years of struggle in Philly and beyond.30 Years of Struggle: Building a Poor People’s ArmyCome join us at the Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center in Philadelphia, PA, USA for a special evening with the Poor People’s Army. Masking is encouraged! AKA Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign and formerly Kensington Welfare Rights Union, the Poor People's Army is a nonviolent army dedicated to keeping people alive and building a cooperative economy and society. Through movement-generated films and a Q&A, they will share their

Join us for our free summer and fall movie night series!Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights! With movies ranging from heartfelt animations to action-adventures to Marvel Studio favorites, there’s sure to be something for the whole family (schedule below). Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain across the street from the Please Touch Museum. We'll start the night with a short musical performance (30 mins) related to the movie and local food trucks will be on-hand each night, serving

Household Hazardous Waste collection from residents in Chester County and partner counties. AN APPOINTMENT TIME IS REQUIRED!ONE APPOINTMENT PER HOUSEHOLD! No duplicate appointments!NO LATEX PAINT, ALKALINE BATTERIES, ELECTRONICS OR APPLIANCES!You will print your "ticket" at the end of this registration. PLACE TICKET ON DASHBOARD OF CAR DURING THE EVENT. Materials will only be collected from trunk of car or bed of truck. STAY IN YOUR CAR. This is a NO CONTACT event.For more information on acceptable and non acceptable materials, packing your materials, and traffic flow, please visit our website page: https://www.chestercountyswa.org/121/Upcoming-Household-Hazardous-Waste-EventIF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, PLEASE CANCEL THROUGH THIS

Garden bed build to benefit Hobart's Run Community Garden.Get into the Halloween spirit while giving back to Hobart's Run Community Garden. Join us to build and install new garden beds to help the community grow and give more fresh, organic produce for seasons to come. If you love gardening and want learn how to build a raised bed or would like to give back to a great cause, this event is for you. No experience necessary. Trellis will provide materials and tools, but feel free to BYO. Feeling festive? Costumes are encouraged—and fan favorites will be rewarded as we snack

Curious about the mushrooms you see in the woods? Then come on this Phila. Mycology Club walk!We are pleased to welcome the Philadelphia Mycology Club to the Wissahickon Environmental Center to help us with some basics about mushroom identification. They will lead us on a walk through the woods nearby to see what mushrooms can be found in the Wissahickon. Meet at the Tree House.

Join us at the Fall Sustainability Festival for a day of fun where families and local partners come together.Fall Sustainability Festival - Community Partner/Vendor RegistrationJoin us for the Fall Sustainability Festival, a vibrant community event celebrating sustainable practices and eco-friendly initiatives. Taking place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 1648 Baird Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103, this in-person gathering promises a day filled with fun, education, and collaboration.As a community partner or vendor, this is your chance to showcase your products, services, or initiatives to a diverse audience. Whether you're passionate about renewable energy, fashion, health & wellness, education or families,

The BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read invite you to our BANNED BOOKS BRUNCH to honor Harmonica Sunbeam & Senator Andrew Zwicker!Our BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read invite you to a very specialBANNED BOOKS BRUNCH to honor our dear friends & stalwart alliesHarmonica Sunbeam & Senator Andrew Zwicker!This extraordinary event will directly support our new impactful initiative, the BRCSJ Defenders of the Right To Read which under the strong leadership of our Center's award-winnin' Librarian-in-Residence Martha Hickson & the equally inspirational Andrea Caporale combats censorship, battles book-banning, keeps free people readin' freely in these difficult times for

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 curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.40 vendors on Front St under the El . Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!

The project involves designing farm animals on terracotta pots, painting them with acrylic paint, and then adding a plant at the end.The project involves designing farm animals on terracotta pots, painting them with acrylic paint, and then adding a plant at the end. As you watch your chosen plant grow and flourish within the farm-inspired pot, it will become a living part of your art. The farm animals will keep you company as you tend to your plant, creating a cute piece of decor in your home.After crafting you will walk over to our Sister-Farm (Rose Bridge Farm and Sanctuary)

"The ancestors of African Americans brought wonderful food traditions to parts of the Caribbean, South America, and the southern states.""A Taste of African Heritage is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots. This healthy way of eating is powerfully nutritious and delicious, and naturally meets the guidelines experts recommend for supporting good health."- OldwaysJoin us for a delicious vegetarian dish inspired by the African diaspora. Led by instructor, Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey. Shayla is a passionate Philadelphia chef whose focus includes community, culture and food.Here is the list of ingredients. We hope you'll

Explore the Wagner museum and the collections, and learn all about birds and their migration patterns!OCTOBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEFlightFest: All About Birds!Caw-Caw: Our theme this month is FlightFest: All About Birds! Our October Open House falls in the middle of the annual migration of birds south for the winter. Philadelphia is in the Atlantic Flyway so millions of migratory birds pass through the city between August and November. This event will focus on migratory birds and the challenges they face on their travels. Among other activities, Bird Safe Philly will be on hand to discuss ways to take action

Robert Christopher and PAZA, Tree of Life, will present a tour of trees in the cemetery and the stories the trees tell.Robert Christopher, Conservation Manager for the City of Easton, and PAZA, Tree of Life, will present a tour of trees in the cemetery including age, and the stories the trees tell. As the tour begins, take in a few moments of flute music along with soft drumming from the Paza team as we approach each Living Witness. At each tree Rob will briefly describe the tree, its common and botanical names, the tree's age, and mention a significant fact

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