We would love for you to come on down to the Market and meet the Makers & growers and see what they have to offer.BrickNKulture Black Farmers' & Artisan Market Provides a community that supports & values the opportunity for individuals that are creators, makers, and for those that eat the food that they grow.This space supports Black local Growers, Makers and Entrepreneurs!The Black Farmers & Artisan Market is Rain or Shine from JUNE-SEPT Every 3rd Sat from 9am-1pm.We would love for you to come on down to the Market and meet the Makers & growers and see what they

Help PDE bag oyster shells so that they can used in restoration projects and support clean waters!PDE has been collecting oyster shell from Wilmington area restaurants since early 2016. Generally, spent oyster shells go to landfills, but with our recycling program, shells are going back to the bay! Oyster shells are important for baby oysters and the entire aquatic ecosystem. Juvenile oysters need hard structures to attach to...which in turn leads to more oysters! We need to put our recycled oyster shells into bags so that they are easier to transport and easier to use on restoration projects.Who: Anyone age 12

Follow Ken along the streets and trails to learn the history of slavery in Pennsylvania and Kennett Square's first free Black community.Walking Artist, Ken Johnston, has traced Harriet Tubman's steps from Maryland to Canada. He recently embarked on a research journey of the history of slavery and freedom in southeastern Pennsylvania and the settlement of free Blacks in Kennett Square. Caution: hilly terrain.

Saturdays in the Park is a safe, welcoming space for community members to engage in activities that promote physical and mental wellness.Saturdays In The Park is a program of regular pop-ups in the community green space to provide community members with opportunities to reduce stress, increase connection, build skills and connect with community resources. By offering these pop-ups in coordination with Southside Clean Up events, we can continue to build community connections, nurture relationships, and streamline access to services, all of which are shown to be effective mitigators of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.We will have snacks, water, art supplies

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 free Juneteenth Celebration for all! Come enjoy a family friendly event full of music, culture, fun and live entertainment!

"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

Beyond Juneteenth is an annual holistic, community based cultural, spiritual, and educational event dedicated to moving beyond the symbolismBeyond Juneteenth is an annual holistic, community based cultural, spiritual, and educational event dedicated to moving beyond the symbolism of Juneteenth. This year our festivities are 2 days!Saturday, June 17th commences at Drop Squad Kitchen with a Communal Remembrance Procession to the river at 12 Noon to venerate our ancestors and the living community of ancestors (Egbe).There will be vendors, face painting, good food, good vibes, 6 DJS, Musical Performances, and this will be hosted by King Simon!The festivities will conclude at

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Join us for a reading of Poems of the Pennypack by Poets G. Emil reutter and Diane Sahms, and bring your poems for open mic.Join us for a reading of Poems of the Pennypack by Poets g emil reutter and Diane Sahms. Bring your poems or antidotes to read in the open segment of this event!Adults & Teens. Free. g emil reutter and Diane Sahms will have books available for purchase.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken

Join us for a free Juneteeth celebration at historic Hatfield – the big white house at 33rd and Girard!Join us for a free Juneteeth celebration at historic Hatfield – the big white house at 33rd and Girard! Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live jazz music, a DJ, kid-friendly activities and games, and prize giveaways. Enjoy refreshments including pretzels and water ice. Plus, step inside the house to see a new photo exhibit from We Walk PHL and GirlTrek: “Healing Through the Land: Black Faces in Green Spaces.”June 19th is Juneteenth, which commemorates and honors the end

Philadelphia's FIRST Juneteenth Mural Dedication! MAKE HISTORY in Germantown on Saturday, June 17th at 2pm!Philly's 1st Juneteenth Mural | A Celebration!The history-making mural dedication will include:An opportunity to meet the Muralist & their TeamThe festival's Colored Troop Re-enactors African drum performances An interactive MURAL art stationSOUL FOOD Martinis & Cupcakes by Tiny Cakes BakeryCapital One Caf´e Swag!& More!You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist, ask questions and GET INSPIRED! This new Mural marking ‘Freedom Day,’ the first of its kind in Philadelphia, will be unveiled and dedicated at The Germantown ArtHaus during Philadelphia’s Juneteenth Festival on Saturday,

Honoring a quarter century of community-based ecological restoration in Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park for the second year in a row!Join us for a festive day of celebration in commemoration of 25+1 years of Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers!!!We got rained on last year, so we are doing it again!Join us for LIVE MUSIC, locally catered food, tasty beers, and lots of other treats!One dinner ticket gets you a yummy meal (vegan/vegetarian options available) and includes one adult beverage. Additional beverage tickets are available, and discount tickets are provided for couples and families. The more tickets you buy, the more fun you'll have,

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Join us to protest Q&Q Live Market at 1120 Spring Garden St from 12-2. We will be bearing witness to the animals, educating the public about the realities of urban slaughterhouses, and giving out free vegan food, provided by the amazing Greyhound Cafe. **We will be having a second event to protest Garden Bros Circus after this event. Please plan to stick around and join us! Details to come soon.

A hands-on workshop where we'll learn all about the beauty and function of soil in watershed health!Soil is the skin of the earth. We move across it every day, but rarely stop to notice it or understand its importance to all living things. The composition of soil plays a big role in watershed health, and it’s also more complex–and beautiful to look at–than most of us can imagine! Join ecological artist (and TTF Streamkeeper) Rebecca Schultz and Dr. Alain Plante, Soil Scientist and Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for a closer

Join us for the Juneteenth Freedom Market! Shop from vendors, enjoy live music, delicious food, and fun activities. Come celebrate with us!**We still have vendor spaces available, please click the link to fill out the application"Vendor Application Join us for a day of celebration and community at our Juneteenth vending event on June 18th, 2023! Hosted by M Casey Designs and sponsored by Nextfab, this event promises to be a family fun-filled day of music, food, and shopping.Discover unique and handmade products from local vendors while enjoying live music performances and delicious food from local food trucks. This event is

Free Family Community Event with, DJ, Activities, Food, Raffles, and Local Vendors! NextFab and M Casey Designs have partnered to bring you the Juneteenth Celebration and Freedom Market on Sunday, June 18th, 2023 from 12:00-5:00 pm at NextFab North Philly, 1800 N. American Street. Juneteenth Freedom Market is a public indoor/outdoor event to celebrate culture, family, and community. This family-friendly celebration will include a free photo booth, DJ, raffles, games, food, vendors, and much more! Shop local and handmade from over 30+ local artists and makers while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the

Discover Philly's Best Food, Music, Art, and Shopping at Live More Marketplace.Live More Marketplace invites you to shop with makers and artists at our monthly marketplace in Philadelphia's landmark venue, Cherry Street Pier. View works on display by resident artists and enjoy food and drinks from the Cherry Street Pier Beer Garden.Share with your friends and family and let's celebrate Philly together.Hosted by Walls For Justice and Live24HRSFor partnership and sponsorship information email us at livemoreusa@gmail.comIf you would like to be a vendor, fill out this vendor application today.

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an Abstract Floral Painting!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making abstract floral paintings. This program will be a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and art. Children will need a parent/guardian there to assist. This program is free for the first 20 participants that register. Please get a ticket for each child participating. Parents/Guardians not creating art will not need a ticket. If you register and cannot attend and

Join us as we tell stories of abolitionists and freedom seekers and visit locations of the Underground Railroad in and around Kennett SquareOur popular, family-friendly tours are led by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable, climate-controlled bus.  You will visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity including the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities.

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

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

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

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

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

Summer arrives at 10:57 a.m. June 21st. Join us as we mindfully hike through the forest and along the creek to welcome summer.Summer arrives at 10:57 a.m. June 21st. Join us as we mindfully hike through the forest and along the creek setting our intentions for the season to come. Adults & Teens Only. Free. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for a morning of field work on the farm! Get your hands in the dirt & help with planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, and/or moreYou will be working with Akiva (he/him), the Farm Manager at Henry Got Crops, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-op members completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to the elements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc. We encourage taking breaks, drinking lots of water, and doing only what feels right for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join farmer Shane LaBrake to learn the basics about tool selection, use and care for small spaces.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join farmer Shane LaBrake to learn the basics about tool selection, use and care for small spaces.

Join us to celebrate the work of the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness over the past five years!Using a community-driven approach, the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness has supported more than 30 organizations with more than $1million in funding over the last five years. Please join us to celebrate the tremendous impact of this grant program and our most recent cohort of 11 grantees who are working to promote mental and emotional health in immigrant communities throughout Greater Philadelphia. Event Details: Date and Time: Thursday, June 29th from 4-6pmLocation: The Boathouse at FDR ParkRefreshments will be served Dress is casual

Join us at the FABSCRAP warehouse to sort recovered fabrics, network, and sip on a summery cocktail provided by Good Vodka!Join FABSCRAP for our Summer Sip and Sort series! Enjoy summer cocktails, while spending your Thursday evening sorting fabric scraps for recycling and shopping for reclaimed fabrics afterward. Come ready to enjoy snacks and mixed drinks provided by Good Vodka! This event is sponsored by Good Vodka, a sustainably distilled spirit created from discarded coffee fruit, generating carbon offset. Good Vodka was founded in 2015 and its mission is to develop new, climate-positive spirits from overlooked agricultural byproducts and novel

A documentary film about riding towards a better future. THE ENGINE INSIDE | Philadelphia Premiere (84 min).Hosted by Bicycle Film Festival & Philly Bike ExpoPresented by ShimanoThursday, June 297:00PMElaine C. Levitt Auditorium University of the Arts at Gershman Hall 401 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102The new documentary feature film, "The Engine Inside" tells the stories of six everyday people from all over the globe, who reveal the unique power of the bicycle to change lives and build a better world. Through each character’s story, the film uncovers the often-overlooked potential of this 200-year-old machine, exploring its impact on a

Nature Nights: Firefly Night Thursday, June 29th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm This event is free and open to the public. Advanced Registration is not required, but is highly recommended. Please consider paying what you can or making a donation to support The Woodlands and future Nature Nights! REGISTRATION COMING SOON Nature Nights are back and we’re celebrating with Firefly Night on Thursday, June 29th! Tangle Movement Arts will inspire with a firefly-inspired aerial performance. Learn from our friends at Audobon and The Discovery Center Don’t forget to pack a picnic and a flashlight! There will be limited parking available, so

Join urban farm educator Ericka Stewart to learn more about urban farm marketing at a food hub to support healthy community food access.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join urban farm educator Ericka Stewart to learn more about urban farm marketing at the Philly Foodworks food hub to support healthy community food access.

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!

Kids ages 3-12 can join us for our summer camp! 5 weeks of fun. Each Wednesday, July 5-August 2, is a fun new project.Five weeks of fun learning about gardening, flowers, and getting creative. Kids will create a new project each weekDiscount for signing up for all 5 weeks! Use this event to get the $15 savings July 5, Week 1: Carnivorous PlantsJuly 12, Week 2: Toad HouseJuly 19, Week 3: Farm to Table Floral MugJuly 26, Week 4: Desert-scapeAugust 2, Week 5: Floral SundaeSee below for individual class descriptions. To sign up for individual weeks instead of the whole

Discover new pathways for Philly's youth! Tour One Art Center, visit Philly's esports arena, and attend a short expert panel discussion.Join us for GPLEX 360's "Pathways Forward: Alternative Education for Philadelphia's Youth" event on July 6th! The event will kick off with a guided tour of One Art Community Center, where you'll learn about We Love Philly, the youth program run by Carlos Aponte that provides opportunities for young people to engage in community-building activities and develop workforce and leadership skills.After the tour, we'll head over to Localhost by Nerd Street gaming, a local gaming arena and space that provides

Learn about the plants that make our watershed healthy with science educators from the Academy of Natural Sciences-and make a tree rubbing!Plants and trees are not just beautiful to look at; they play an important role in keeping our creeks and streams healthy. For this workshop, we will learn about the riparian buffer, or the vegetated area next to a body of water that helps shade, protect, and clean the water. We’ll learn about particular plants and their role in watershed ecology, as well as the importance of trees. We’ll then have the opportunity to make rubbings of tree bark