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  • Hunterdon Land Trust Dvoor Farm Project Ground Breaking Ceremony

    111 Mine St 111 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ, United States

    Join us for the Dvoor Farm Project groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the first phase of construction of this important project.This first phase of the project is a major step towards making Dvoor Farm a place to enjoy an array of educational and recreational activities that showcase the agricultural, cultural and natural heritage of Hunterdon County. This project will: boost the local economy; enable the public, businesses and community groups to utilize the barns; and diversify HLT’s revenue streams for greater sustainability.The ceremony will be held rain or shine at the west entrance of the bank barn. Park in the field

  • Exploring Philadelphia Waterways

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • HOMESCHOOL: APPLELICIOUSNESS

    Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. This month we will press apples and make (&take) apple butter. We will explore all things apples including apple pressing and making apple butter. Best for children learning on a 2nd grade level & up.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however,

  • Plant ID 101

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

    Learn the basics in plant ID with horticulturist, Briar Maverick.Join horticulturist Briar Maverick on a walking tour of the Arboretum as he discusses the basics of plant identification: leaf arrangement and morphology; flower and fruit structure; bark; and growth habit. We'll look at real-world examples and explain terminology while appreciating seasonal highlights. This tour is designed for beginners to learn how to look at plants and tell one plant from another but is open to all experience levels. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 7 and October 26, 2023.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk

  • Craft Fair & Market Display Workshop with Anne Cecil

    North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This hands-on workshop invites participants to bring a small amount of display setup, including products, stands, and collateral to practice effective setups in a learning environment. Each participant will be given a small area to stage their craft fair and market setups. They will be expected to give a brief brand statement to the group and will receive live critique to improve the quality of their displays. At the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with tangible feedback on display setup improvements, strategies for pricing and products, and how to maximize customer interactions at in-person tabling events. Workshop

    $45
  • Craft Fair & Market Display Workshop with Anne Cecil at NextFab

    NextFab, 1800 N. American St. 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This hands-on workshop invites participants to bring a small amount of display setup, including products, stands, and collateral to practice effective setups in a learning environment. Each participant will be given a small area to stage their craft fair and market setups. They will be expected to give a brief brand statement to the group and will receive live critique to improve the quality of their displays. At the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with tangible feedback on display setup improvements, strategies for pricing and products, and how to maximize customer interactions at in-person tabling events.

    $30
  • SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed! This beginner-level workshop is led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds.   Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

  • 2023 Experience the Estuary Celebration

    Switch House at the Battery 1325 Beach Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary at the 2023 Experience the Estuary CelebrationThis year's celebration will take place at the Switch House at the Battery in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, October 12 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.Join PDE for an incredible evening featuring cocktail hour, open bar, dinner, silent auction, and the famous raw oyster bar featuring local Delaware Bay oysters.Sponsorship: Please contact Elizabeth for information on how to sponsor the celebration! Click here for the sponsorship form. Schedule:5:00 Reception - Cocktails, Hors d'Oeuvres, and Oyster Raw Bar Open5:00 Bidding Opens - Silent Auction and Wine Pull5:00 Special Demonstrations

  • Mindful Nature Photography

    Canal Towpath 483 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ, United States

    This relaxed class combines mindfulness with casual nature photography...Limited space. This class is IN-PERSON.This relaxed class combines mindfulness with basic nature photography so you can focus less on the “perfect picture” and more on capturing your surroundings in a mindful way. No experience necessary; all you need is yourself and your cell phone.Held weather permitting. --Event Type: Mind & Body

  • Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

    PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done!  Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8

  • Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair

    North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We will be welcoming the Philly Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair back to our spaces to help you fix and repair, fix, and assemble your tricky items. Why replace it when you can repair it? This urban volunteer repair outfit will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled jewelry, IKEA furniture that needs assembling, or a vacuum cleaner that’s on the fritz? Sit down with one of their volunteers and they’ll help you hands-on with fixing it. While they do have some limits, they encourage a read of their ground rules before bringing in

    Free
  • La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Dr. Aisha Mershani’s work documents nearly 20 years of the Israeli Apartheid Wall, Israeli violence, and Palestinian resistance. This exhibit is a gateway to bearing witness to what the news ignores – the people directly affected by the Wall. This multimedia experience includes photography of and audio storytelling by numerous Palestinian people living behind the Wall. This exhibit aims to educate the wider public, all while using the gallery space to build a broader solidarity community. Weekly events will be organized by the La La Lil Jidar Collective to engage audiences towards the realities on the ground through artistic expression.

    Free
  • Philadelphia Birding Weekend

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will be hosted Oct. 13 - 15, 2023! We are bringing back some favorite field trips from last year, such as The Woodlands and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. We are also adding new field trips, including excursions to the Navy Yard and Belmont Plateau. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another fun weekend of birding in Philadelphia. Registration for Audubon Mid-Atlantic's 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will open on Monday, August 21. The registration link will go live at www.phillybirding.com

  • Weekend Warm-up Hike: NEW Wister Walk

    The Weekend Warm-up Hike is back! Start your Friday off right with a brisk, one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and natural areas within the deer exclusion fence. The Weekend Warm-up Hike is intended as a moderate cardio workout, and we typically cover 2 1/2 to 3 miles. However, we reserve the right to pause and enjoy whatever surprises nature offers as we explore both familiar areas of the Arboretum and “hidden gems.” Be prepared for a mix of asphalt, gravel and natural surfaces. Hikes are not suitable for those with limited mobility. We recommend bringing along a reusable water bottle. Please

  • Bird Walk in the Garden

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Look for resident and migratory birds while surrounded by the garden’s beauty.

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Quilt the Harvest

    1400 N American St 1400 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Bok Open Studios

    Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 FROM 6-9PM Come explore the Bok building and meet the 200+ businesses that call Bok home (PHILADELPHIA) — Don’t miss a favorite bi-annual Philly happening, Open Studios, returning this fall on Friday, October 13th from 6-9PM. During this free, family-friendly event, you’re invited to explore all 9 floors of the building and meet the Bok community! This past spring was the biggest Open Studios turnout yet, with nearly 100 studios visited by over 4,000 guests! This fall, there are more makers and creatives to see than ever. Open Studios brings you directly

    Free
  • Celebration of Cooperation: PACA’s First-Annual Fundraiser

    Pentridge Station Pop-up 5110-5120 Pentridge Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We’re excited to announce our first annual fundraiser, a Celebration of Cooperation, happening at Pentridge Station.We’re excited to announce our first annual fundraiser, a Celebration of Cooperation, happening at Pentridge Station on the evening of Friday, October 13th, 2023!While everyone is invited to attend, regardless of donation. This is a fundraiser for PACA cooperative organizing work - so please consider selecting the donation ticket to PACA. Thank you so much.Food, music, and more will be in store. You'll hear from different coops on the critical work they are doing, as well as have opportunities to dance and commune. We definitely

  • Houston Meadow Bird Walk

    Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Houston Meadow provides quick access to different upland habitats that support a diversity of birds.Houston Meadow provides quick access to different upland habitats that support a diversity of birds. We will scan the meadows for bluebirds and sparrows, the woods for warblers and vireos, and watch the open sky for raptors. If Eventbrite is “full” RSVP at WEC@phila.gov

  • Focus on Photo Composition

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Learn how to turn your next click into a powerful photograph!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14Focus on Photo Composition9:00 AM – 1:00 PMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerThe tools of composition are powerful ways to create more interesting, dynamic photographs. Beyond technical settings, the decisions of subject placement, light, line, and point of view will lead the viewer’s eye to what is important to you, the artist. Join us to learn how to turn your next click into a powerful photograph! After brief indoor instruction, head outside to create photographs along the garden paths at Jenkins, reconvening for supportive sharing.Participants will need to bring

  • Fall Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway

    Brinton Run Preserve 6 Oakland Rd, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Join us at BRP for the Fall Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway! Help plant trees (Oct 14) and/or just take a few to plant at home (Oct 16 & 17)Fall Tree Planting and Tree GiveawayCome join us for a volunteer tree planting and tree giveaway event at North American Land Trust's Brinton Run Preserve! Get your hands dirty and help make the Preserve, your personal property and your community a greener and more beneficial place! Hope to see you out there!Date: Saturday, October 14th (Volunteer Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway) Mon-Tues, October 16th -17th (Tree Giveaway)Time: 9am to 4pm on

  • Horticulture Volunteer Day

    Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani at kimani@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist. Parents/guardians

  • Animals in our Backyard –

    FOR ALL AGES Meet the animals! Bring the whole family for our daytime version of our popular Nature at Night program. You don’t have to go to another country or a zoo to see exciting animals; we have them right here in our backyards! In this program, you’ll meet animals from Pennsylvania and learn why they are worthy of some hometown pride. Live animals and taxidermy mounts highlight this exciting experience. Participants learn what behaviors and adaptations are unique to each species and then see the critters up close. About the presenter: Briar Bush Nature Center’s mission is to inspire people of all ages

  • Creek Care Day: Montgomery County

    Ethel Jordan Park 347 Cadwalader Ave, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Join your neighbors and Streamkeepers for our monthly Creek Care Day in Montgomery County at Ethel Jordan Park. We will be working to remove some of the existing buffer fencing. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves (though you’re welcome to bring your own). Please note, restrooms are not available. No plastic water bottles – please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.  This event will be canceled in the event

  • Lawn-less Yards

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Reducing the American lawn is beneficial for everyone. We can add more native plants, reduce flooding in our watersheds, attract pollinators, and bring balance to our ecosystems. Dive into some example projects where lawns have been replaced by native plant solutions. With a focus on a variety of site conditions such as sunny slopes, low wet spots, and wooded areas, view before/during/after images and learn the plant lists that made them successful. Taking this fall course will hopefully inspire you to spend the winter planning your spring projects! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, October 14,

    $29
  • Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: New Moon Healing Circle-Indigenous Healing Practices & Holistic Therapies

    We will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. We’ll also touch on womb health and hip opening.  You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as well as an offering for the ancestors of the forest. This can be tea, juice, fruit, a song, or something else you’d like to share. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

  • Intro to Bookbinding

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Make your own one-of-a-kind book using techniques employed since the first century.Take home a one-of-a-kind book using the methods from about the first through the mid-19th centuries. You will learn how to hand sew the book sections (called signatures), secure the hardcovers, add a leather or cloth spine and decorative paper to the covers, and lay down the endpapers. Participants will also be provided step-by-step written instructions you can bring home.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Meadow Weaving with Enrica Ferrero

    Swing by and check out our newly refurbished meadow loom! Our friend Enrica Fererro will be in the Meadow to guide you with gathering plants and interworking them into woven panels to be displayed. The meeting spot is in the Meadow between the Parking Loop and the Boathouse.  This outdoor event is subject to weather-related cancelations.    

  • Vino and Vinyasa

    Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska, United States

    Embrace all the changes autumn brings with this hour-long practice! Bring a mat, a partner, and your water bottle for a vinyasa yoga class led by a YogaSix instructor. After the session, continue the good vibes with a complimentary flight featuring '21 Barrel Select Chardonnay, '22 Carbonic Cabernet Franc, and Spiced Apple or a glass of wine. This relaxing combination will help you unwind, breathe, and feel your best as you head into the weekend. Things To Know: Please review our house policies before attending this event. Advanced reservations are required and are non-refundable. Open to those with all levels

    $25
  • Badass Women’s History Tour

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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!

  • Screen Printing Workshop at Glen Foerd

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB community art center for a screen printing workshop/make and take, featuring our collection of designs based on images of Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper, tote bags and t-shirts.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB. Registration is recommended, but not required for this workshop. Walk-ins are welcome!Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s

  • Now + Then Marketplace x Philly Flea Mega Market 2

    Thunderbird Salvage 2441 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.60 vendors around the blocks next to Thunderbird Salvage & in the Philly Brewing Company Parking lot at the same time Philly Flea is happening on the next block around Hackett Elementary School. Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!

  • Ugly Plant Sale

    1431 N 52nd St 1431 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Discover amazing deals on all your favorite plants and pots!Ugly Plant Sale Join us at the Ugly Plant Sale happening at 1431 N 52nd St. It's the perfect time to spruce up your living space or garden. Our end-of-season sale features a stunning selection of houseplants, perennials, and so much more. Don't miss out on the chance to beautify your surroundings for less!

  • The Museum for Art in Wood presents Queering Wood Craft: Erotiscium and Craft, an LGBTQIA+ Woodworkers Roundtable Part 7

    Online event

    The Museum for Art in Wood has launched a series of conversations with queer woodworkers. Haniel Wides, a student at the North Bennet Street School, will lead the next edition of the roundtable discussion with leading queer woodworkers and artists in wood, sharing the ways their lived experience impacts their craft, process, and aesthetic. Join us for this enlightening and fun afternoon. Haniel Wides is a non-binary artist and fabricator from Baltimore, MD, who is currently enrolled in the Cabinetry and Furniture Making program at North Bennet Street School. They strive to approach woodcraft with a socially and historically conscious

    Free
  • Mural Dedication | The Philly Selfie Project + We Will Write the World

    Germantown ArtHaus 6228 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Germantown ArtHaus & Mural Arts Philadelphia for a fun-filled, family-friendly mural dedication!Youth + Literacy + Art = A Celebration!Mural Arts joins its partners Germantown ArtHaus, Read by 4th, and Mt. Airy CDC to dedicate another mural in the We Will Write the World series as part of Reading Promise Week and Mural Arts Month. We Will Write the World promotes early-childhood literacy through public art pieces across Philadelphia. The Philly Youth Selfie Project + Mural ArtsThis mural brings together a project by Germantown ArtHaus Founder & artist, Keisha Whatley, to showcase over 200 self-portraits created by children and adults

  • VU PHL & MANNA

    Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance 420 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    VU PHL is partnering with MANNA for Pie in the Sky on Oct 14th! **Different timing, same second Saturday!****Different timing than usual, same second Saturday!!**MANNA is a non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious, medically-appropriate meals and provides nutrition counseling to neighbors who are battling life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, renal disease, and HIV/AIDS. Through their delivery of 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, MANNA provides hope and nourishment to the Greater Philadelphia area and Southern New Jersey.What we will be doing on Saturday, October 14th, 12 PM - 3 PM: MANNA gearing up for their Pie in

  • Second Saturdays – Forest Bathing

    Stenton 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Through outdoor mindfulness, we will bring the practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, to StentonIs it possible to “feel” history? The layers of history at Stenton are many, visible, and profound. They are seen in its natural and human-made features. They are echoed in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the place. Through outdoor mindfulness, we will bring the practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, to Stenton. Forest bathing has been shown to provide tremendous health benefits including stress reduction, improved immune function, and a greater ability to concentrate. At Stenton, we hope this embodied experience of history will

  • Community Print Pop-Up featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints

    Park Towne Place Oar Pub, Towne Center, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is

    Free
  • Mom’s Market

    Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Balck Lotus, women-run businesses are always in season - come shop with us every two weeks!Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents the Mom's Market to support local businesses owned by local moms and women entrepreneurs. This special biweekly marketplace is held in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Town. Bring the whole family and enjoy a nature walk on the surrounding trails. It's no secret that women-run businesses are important and deserve our support year-round. However, there's no denying the excitement that comes with shopping with them during certain times of the year. Whether it's during the holiday season or when the

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Riverbend Environmental Center Shiverfest 2023

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Our super fun celebration of all things fall and Riverbend returns!! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community based-event packed with fun fall activities for the whole family. Delicious food trucks Pony rides    Fall arts and crafts    Trick-or-treat trail    Insect and circus shows And much more!  Join us for this frighteningly fun, family friendly event! Shiverfest is Riverbend's opportunity to raise awareness and funding to further our mission to educate and empower our community through a direct connection with nature. Students around the region benefit from Riverbend’s nature-based STEM programs annually.  Environmental know-how is essential for the next generation to

  • GOAToberFest

    Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

    Tickets are now available for Philly Goat Project's biggest fundraiser of the year, GOAToberFest, on Saturday, October 14th from 4-6pm! This fundraiser is in support of the nonprofit and features 13 goats, signature cocktails, snacks, exclusive GOAToberFest swag, raffle for art created by the goats, short Laurel Hill West cemetery tour, 2024 goat calendar launch, fire pits with s’mores, lawn games, and other goat shenanigans. The featured signature cocktail will be a “Hot Teddy” in reference to the goat attending named Teddy whose namesake, Teddy Pendergrass, is laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Guests who attend Philly Goat Project’s GOAToberFest

    $75
  • GOAT’OberFest 2023

    Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    Join Philly's favorite goat squad for our 2023 GOAT'OberFest FUNdraiser at Laurel Hill West Cemetery! 13 Goats, Signature Cocktail, special swag n snack and all kinds of PGP Goat Shenanigans among the changing leaves and spirits of Laurel Hill West! 2024 PGP Goat Calendar Launch AND exclusive swag!

  • Holistic Health & Healing Expo 2023

    The Drexelbrook 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, PA , United States, Drexel Hill, Philadelphia & The Countryside, United States

    Join Us For the Holistic Health & Healing Expo We are the go-to resource for natural wellness, organic food, healthy pets, spirituality, sustainability, and green living in South Jersey and Philadelphia’s Mainline. We created The Holistic Health & Healing Expo as an opportunity to bring the community together by connecting, educating, and inspiring our attendees. The Holistic Health & Healing Expo will offer attendees a chance to learn about: Alternative healing Chiropractic medicine Electric automobiles Green Living Handmade products: lotions, candles and personal care products Healthy Kids Holistic coaching Holistic practitioners Homeopathy Integrative medicine Intentional Jewelry and Crystals Intuitive readings

    Free
  • AIDS Walk Philly

    2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Philadelphia, United States

    The 37th Annual AIDS Walk Philly continues to serve as the region’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser. Philadelphians can be a lifeline for their neighbors and loved ones by participating in the AIDS Walk Philly 5K, raising public awareness and funds for those living with HIV disease in our community. The walk will take place on Sunday, October 15, 2023, along Kelly Drive. Gather at the Art Museum Steps for a morning of fun and meaning for an important cause. Participants can register online and get additional information at www.aidswalkphilly.org or call 215-731-WALK. AIDS Fund provides emergency financial assistance to people living

    $50
  • SWWAG Workshop: Food Fermentation

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Learn about food fermentation and preservation methods, how to make kimchi at home, and the cultural significance of fermentation. This beginner-level workshop will be held at our annual Harvest Fest down at Sankofa Community Farm. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

  • Second Sunday Guided Tour

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Don't miss an interesting guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.Join us for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of Glen Foerd on the second Sunday of the month with a guided tour of the Main House and grounds. This engaging and relaxing walk will provide you with insight into local history while connecting you to the natural space of the Delaware River watershed.

  • ¡CineMÁS!: Movie + Mercado en FDR Park

    FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the first-ever Spanish-language film series in the park!SCHEDULE:9/24: Maya and the Three6:00–8:00 PM: Mercado – food trucks/vendors at the boathouse lawn 7:00 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn 10/8: Maya and the Three + Vivo11:00 AM–7:00 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors at the boathouse (inside/front lawn) and cooking demonstrations from Eugenio Salas + Communal Griddle**6:00-6:25 PM: Aztec dancing from Kalpulli Kamaxtle Xiuhcoatl6:30-7:00 PM: Maya and the Three, Episode 1 on the main lawn7:00 PM: Vivo starts on the main lawn10/15: Coco 11:00 AM–7:00 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors

  • The Clay Studio presents Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서

    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the human instinct to travel and seek new perspectives through 'Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서.' This exhibition showcases the ceramic artwork of twelve talented artists who embarked on their ceramic journey in Korea and later pursued graduate studies in the US. Their sculptures reflect the evolving personal narratives born from the courageous choice to relocate to a foreign land in pursuit of fresh outlooks. Delve into the profound questions this geographic transition raises: How has this journey influenced their artistic identities? How has immersion in new cultures shaped their artistic processes and perspectives? And, most importantly, how do they

    Free
  • Sankofa Harvest Fest

    Come celebrate, bring in the season’s harvest, and uplift Sankofa Community Farm! This will be a day of community joy and healing with music and dance, wellness workshops, and seasonal plantings.

  • Urban Tree Connection’s Fall Farm Party

    Neighborhood Foods Farm 608 N. 53rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    UPDATE: FALL FARM PARTY WILL BE SUNDAY OCTOBER 15 (10/15) DUE TO RAINCome out to Urban Tree Connection's Fall Farm Party for a day of fun, community, and big announcements! The Fall Farm Party will feature food, a make-and-take-tea workshop, and the reveal of UTC's new organizational name!

  • Awbury Farm Market

    Awbury Farm Market

    6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Locally Sourced, Farm Fresh Produce at Awbury. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons from spring through fall, you can enjoy fresh local foods, buy fresh produce, and shop for artisan goods. In addition, we have Awbury staff and partner organizations on site to answer your questions, plus fun, family-friendly activities, wellness events, workshops, and demonstrations on the first Sunday of every month.

  • Plant Medicines:Healing with CBD/Cannabis for Optimal Health

    Holistic Health & Healing Expo The Drexelbrook, Drexel Hill, PA, United States

    Discover the healing properties of hemp/cannabis to alleviate common health conditions and restore homeostasis and holistic healthHave you heard about the medicinal properties of cannabis but curious about how this plant can alleviate so many disparate health conditions like, chronic pain, depression, sleep disorders and anxiety? Join us and learn how this incredible plant works naturally with our biology but without harsh side effects. We dive into the science and and expose the truth and how CBD might be the missing link to your natural health journey. *No products will be sold during this event

  • SWWAG Workshop: Potted Perennial Fruits and Herbs

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Pots and containers can be a simple way to increase our growing space. For many of us in urban spaces, growing perennial plants in pots can provide a source of fresh culinary essentials in small outdoor spaces. They add beauty and life to the spaces we spend our time. We’ll discuss plant selections, soil mixes, maintenance, and seasonal care for potted perennial fruits and herbs. Led by Corrie and Caro from the Philly Orchard Project. (beginner-level), as part of our annual HarvestFest programming. We hope you’ll stay for the rest of the free festivities. Click here to see more upcoming

  • Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tour 2023

    Brandywine Valley Tourist and Information Center 300 Greenwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

    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.

  • United We Create

    Philadelphia Distilling 25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, United States

    Philadelphia Distilling will be holding ‘United We Create’ on Sunday, October 15th from 1PM to 7PM. United We Create is a yearly event at Philadelphia Distilling showcasing local artisans, both artists we work with and we admire. Some of the makers will be demonstrating their skills, such as glass blowing by Jim Loewer and screen printing by Paul Carpenter. While others will be giving out samples of their products, such as Pizza Freak Co. Products will also be available to purchase directly from the vendors. At the end of the evening we will be raffling products featured from every vendor.

    Free
  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Paint with Wine Pigments

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Learn to paint using carefully crafted wine pigments instead of paint.SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15Paint with Wine Pigments3:00 – 5:00 PMNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionExplore the wonderful things you can do with wine! Learn to paint using carefully crafted wine pigments instead of paint. Discover how to blend, create washes, and build techniques in this unique art workshop. Working on cold pressed watercolor paper, create a selection of contemporary art pieces using wine pigments with the guidance of a professional artist.All art materials and a complimentary glass of wine (for ages 21+) are included. Suitable for beginning and experienced artists. No

  • New Moon Hike

    FOR ADULTS 18+ ONLY Experience the Arboretum after dark! Nighttime offers a different perspective of the Arboretum. Join guides Dick Cloud and John Bunting as we traverse the Arboretum under a moonless sky. We will depend on our flashlights and use our senses of hearing, smell, and touch to navigate the North Woods. Our guides will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights. If the skies are clear, we will observe the stars as we walk through meadows and more open areas. We also hope to see and hear some of the nocturnal wildlife that make a home at the Arboretum! This moderately-paced

  • Bird Walk

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Bird Walk 8:00 – 9:00 AM Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Go birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early access to Jenkins during fall migration. Explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.

  • Free – Kid’s Nature Story Time with the Tacony Library and Riverfront North

    Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an outdoor nature story time with the Tacony Free Library, along the river at Lardner's Point Park.Join Riverfront North Partnership and the Tacony Free Library for an outdoor nature story time, along the river at Lardner's Point Park. Every Third Monday at 11am from July through October we will host a free kid's story time event focused around nature. Except stories, singing, dancing and laughing!We suggest you bring blankets or small chairs for yourself and the children as there are limited benches available. Event will be canceled if there is a high likliehood of rain and participant's

  • Israel and Hamas at War

    Perry World House 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Perry World House for an expert discussion on the unfolding events in the Middle East.Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War redefined boundaries in the Middle East and solidified Israel as a regional power, the world awoke to the news that Hamas launched a bloody surprise attack from Gaza into Israel. The ongoing attacks have left hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian civilians dead and thousands more injured, and have prompted Israeli leadership to declare that the country is at war with Hamas. What led to this attack? How has and will the international community respond? And what might we

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Volunteer – Fall Gardening

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Blossom with the season.

  • Jenkins Juniors (10/17 – 11/14)

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 5-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4)10/17 – 11/ 14 | 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series!Suitable for ages 2–4. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space

  • Arboretum Volunteer Session

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

    Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Municipal Task Force Meeting

    Join us for our last 2023 Municipal Task Force Meeting! Topics: The PA Funding Navigator Program The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will provide updates on the 2024 MS4 program and Site Inspection Update on the West Chester Stormwater fee Grant $$$ opportunities We’ll have plenty of time to hear your stormwater needs and ideas! Please share this invitation with Commissioners, staff, committee members, volunteers, and property owners. When: Tuesday, October 17 from 12pm to 1:30pm on Zoom. Register here. Questions? Call Julie@ttfwatershed.org.

  • AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES

    Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This staff led afterschool program, guides children (ages 6-12) on adventures in Pennypack Park. October 10, 17, 24.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. This staff led afterschool program, guides children on adventures in Pennypack Park. We will meet at the Pennypack Environmental Center, then enjoy new adventures each week. Three Tuesdays in October.October 10: Apple Pressing + AdventuresOctober 17: PawPaws & Pumpkins + AdventuresOctober 24: Campfire + Adventures Children ages 6-12. This is a drop off only program.$5 per child per day Parking is available at the center

  • Lily P.A.D.S

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Kids are welcome to create their very own Halloween mask!Halloween time is the perfect time to have some super creative fun with Mask Making! Come out to the Play Space and use all kinds of colorful art materials and loads of imagination to design your very own mask! And as usual, we’ll make time to play, play, play!This activity is perfect for kids ages 4 and up!

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210
  • Sew Basic: For People Who Know Absolutely Nothing About Sewing

    Firehouse Arts Germantown, B06 5231 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sewing intrigues you but you don’t know where to start… Come learn about the basics of sewing in an inspiring and friendly atmosphere.If only you could hem your own pants, mend your torn clothes, and reattach that button that fell off! This upcycling trend seems cool and you want to hop on board, but where do you even start? Thanks to the Reagan administration gutting home economics programs in favor of STEM to compete with Russia during the Cold War, most Millenials and Gen Zer’s never learned how to sew in school.In this 2-hour class, professional tailor and fashion designer

  • Uncle Bobbie’s X Jessie Reyez – Live Reading

    Greene Street Friends School 20 West Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome Jessie Reyez for a special live reading of her new book of poetry, "Words of a Goat Princess"We are so excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist, Jessie Reyez for a special, live reading of her new book of poetry, Words of a Goat Princess.This will be an amazing opportunity to hear the words and the thoughts and motivations behind them. A Q&A will follow so make sure you have your questions ready for Jessie.All tickets will come with a signed copy of Words of a Goat Princess.You don't want to miss this!-----About the author: Jessie

  • Volunteer Wednesdays at The Farm at Awbury (Mort Brooks Memorial Farm)

    6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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,

  • Hike the Mt. Cuba Trails and Ashland Hawk Watch Hill

    Reconnect with nature in this exceptional behind-the-scenes trek through the natural areas with Ellen Lake, Mt. Cuba’s director of conservation and research, and Joe Sebastiani, manager at Ashland Nature Center. Along the way, scout for birds, explore old-field meadows and woodland habitats, and learn about several natural lands projects and research experiments. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars, a water bottle, and lunch. Be prepared for a four-mile hike through hilly terrain. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 (Rain Date: Wednesday, October 25). About the Instructor: Ellen Lake, PhD,

    $35
  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Wednesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Noon Bird Walks at Wissahickon Environmental Center

    Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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!

  • Fall Wednesday Walkabouts (9/6 – 11/15)

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 15Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • River Alive! Learning Trail Drop-In Hours

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join TTF from 3-5pm at the River Alive Learning Trail for FREE information and materials: Seek and Find maps, coloring pages, reusable bags, and water bottles. Learn about the Learning Trail’s 2023 FREE summer programs! Seek & Find, free tickets to the Independence Seaport Museum, and free field trips to Independence Seaport Museum one Sunday each month. Next trips are October 22 and December 17. Register here. Questions? Contact ralt@ttfwatershed.org.

  • A Taste of Latin American Heritage Pop-up

    South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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),

  • New Muralists: A Philly Artist Talk Series

    Paradigm Gallery + Studio, North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A series of artist panel discussions with local artists who are (mostly) new to mural making.A series of artist panel discussions with local artists who are (mostly) new to mural making. With each panel, we’ll learn how the artists took on this new challenge, what they choose to create, and why painting in the public space is important to them and valuable to our communities.Painting The Party–Artist PanelWHEN: 10/4, 5-8pm HOSTS: Conrad Benner and Darnell SchoolfieldPANELISTS: Tykira Mitchell, Tai Corrienté Baucom, Keshida Layone, Corinne Dodenhoff, Nasir Young, and Rushawn Videl-Gevonte StanleyPANELISTS BIOS:Tykira MitchellMeet Tykira, a portrait painter based in Philadelphia

  • Community Engagement & Collaboration with Amber Art

    Icebox Project Space 1400 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Amber Art & Design shares their recipe for collaboration and approach to community engagement in Philadelphia and beyond.Join Amber Art and Design and Mural Arts Philadelphia for a workshop and guided tour of "Common Space / Espacio Común 10 years of practice with Amber Art & Design", an exhibition celebrating 10 years of collaboration and community engagement. We will share how we started, what's kept us going and welcome any questions or ideas for the future.About the exhibit:Amber Art & Design, known for producing murals, public art installations, community engagement processes, educational programming, and arts and culture consultancies in Philadelphia

  • Democracy, Voting, & Climate Solutions with PA IPL & JEA – October 18, 2023

    The essential relationships between democracy, voting, and climate change solutionsJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on October 18 at 7:00pm for a discussion about the essential relationships between democracy, voting, and climate change solutions. Voting for positions at all levels strengthens democracy and has the potential to implement strong climate friendly policies. The reverse is also true, when people fail to vote, democracy can be threatened and harmful policies or no policies can be enforced.Speaker: Maegan Ramirez, Climate Justice Outreach Coordinator at the Union of Concerned Scientists

  • The True Impacts of Alternative Energy Solutions on your Utility Bill

    Chester County Economic Development Council 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, United States

    Join SEI for a “look behind the curtain” as we explore the true impacts of Renewables, CHP and EV Charging projects on your utility bill.Regardless of if you have alternative energy in mind right now, you can learn more about your utility bill and how everyone will be charged for electricity and utilities in the future. Who should attend:Facilities Managers, Building Owners, CFOs, Energy Professionals, Sustainability Managers Procurement Professionals, Project & Property Developers, Municipal Developers, Job Seekers. Event Agenda:  8:00 to 8:30 a.m. - Check-in, networking and light breakfast.8:30 to 10:00 a.m. - Program followed by Q & A moderated

  • Global Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference: Advancing WaSH Goals in a Changing World Through Innovation and Resilience

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The challenges of climate change and resource shortages require innovative approaches to advance resiliency and mitigation in WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). This 1-day conference will address the urgent need for new technologies and new data analytics in water management throughout the world in order to adapt to the future realities of more extreme weather patterns and events, sea-level rising, glacier melting and drought. Innovative thinking is needed. Successful implementation of new and modern (water) management tools will be highlighted; innovative approaches for community involvement and commercial buy-in will be debated; and practical solutions as brokered by governing bodies, market

  • Global Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Advancing WaSH Goals in a Changing World Through Innovation and ResilienceGlobal Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference: Advancing WaSH Goals in a Changing World Through Innovation and ResilienceThe challenges of climate change and resource shortages require innovative approaches to advance resiliency and mitigation in WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). Co-hosted by Science History Institute This 1-day conference will address the urgent need for new technologies and new data analytics in water management throughout the world in order to adapt to the future realities of more extreme weather patterns and events, sea-level rising, glacier melting and drought. Innovative thinking is needed. Successful

  • Volunteer – Care for Nature

    Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Get hands dirty. Give back to a great cause.

  • Reading Terminal Market Tour

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Mindfulness in the Garden Fall Meditation Workshop: Thankful for Me

    Extending gratitude to our own selves Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the

  • RESCHEDULED FROM 9/14 journeying barefoot

    Join barefoot bella of journeying barefoot for a six-week sound healing, nature meditation, and reflection series. We will gather weekly on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm. Please bring a towel, blanket, or mat to sit on as well as a journal/notebook for reflections. We’ll have extra yoga mats and journals to share too. These events will take place either out in the Garden or indoors, depending on the weather. We’ll meet at the Welcome Center before heading to the day’s location. All events will be rain or shine.   “at journeying barefoot we commune together with Black, Native, and Indigenous women and

  • Energy Justice in a Climate-Changing World (Climate & Democracy)

    Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics 133 South 36th Street, Suite 335, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A discussion with BENJAMIN SOVACOOL (Boston University), moderated by SANYA CARLEY (Penn Kleinman Center for Energy Policy).Hybrid Event: In-person and online. Zoom link sent to registered attendees.CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, like that from dirty sources, requires significant technological infrastructure, with potentially deep impacts on the wellbeing of surrounding communities and ecosystems. In this conversation, leading energy justice thinker BENJAMIN SOVACOOL (Boston University) grapples with the economics, politics, and environmental tradeoffs of energy production. He considers how and why any energy transition must account for social and multispecies justice. How can we conceptualize energy justice? What does it look like on

  • We Hold These Truths: Screening and Talkback

    Bartram's Garden (Barn) 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join WHYY, N.I.C.E. partner FunTimes Magazine, and Africom for a community screening and talk about PBS' newest documentary.The new PBS documentary We Hold These Truths explores the influence of America’s Declaration of Independence. This one document inspired over 100 nations around the world to seek their own independence.Join WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team, N.I.C.E. (News & Information Community Exchange) partner FunTimes Magazine, Africom Philly and our host, Bartram's Garden, for a screening and community discussion with residents who have immigrated to the U.S. from African and Caribbean countries about their lived experiences, their search for freedom, and whether the

  • 2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon is back!Philadelphia Lantern Slide SalonThursday, October 19, 2023, 6 to 7:30 pm - in the Wagner's lecture hallCelebrate Archives Month Philly at the Wagner Free Institute of Science as we showcase glass lantern slides from the special collections of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the American Philosophical Society, The Historical Society of Frankford, the Penn Museum, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science during the annual Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon.In the spirit of lantern exhibition culture, this salon will bring together unique and rarely-seen images presented in the

  • Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (Free)

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Fourth Floor, Room 405, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the what, why, and how of science-based mindfulness meditation in this beginner friendly presentation.About the ProgramScientific research shows mindful meditation can relieve stress, pain, and other negative thoughts. Join Maceo Hood, a certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness, to learn about the science of mindful meditation. A brief practice session will follow. Sign-up is not required but appreciated all the same. About the PresenterMaceo Hood began practicing Transcendental Meditation in the 70’s while a student at Lincoln University, PA. In the years since, he earned his Master degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from

  • Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (& Future?) Favorite

    Look at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (& Future?) Favorite 7:00 – 8:30 PM Mark A. Turdo, Cidermaker, Cider Historian, and Author of the Pommel Cyder blog Cider was once the most important beverage in America, but our relationship to it has been interrupted. Touching on everything from William Penn to Prohibition, this overview by Mark A. Turdo looks at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today. Explore early horticulture, economics, foodways, and politics through

  • La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Dr. Aisha Mershani’s work documents nearly 20 years of the Israeli Apartheid Wall, Israeli violence, and Palestinian resistance. This exhibit is a gateway to bearing witness to what the news ignores – the people directly affected by the Wall. This multimedia experience includes photography of and audio storytelling by numerous Palestinian people living behind the Wall. This exhibit aims to educate the wider public, all while using the gallery space to build a broader solidarity community. Weekly events will be organized by the La La Lil Jidar Collective to engage audiences towards the realities on the ground through artistic expression.

    Free