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Nature Walk at Brinton Run Preserve

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

Come explore the trails at Brinton Run Preserve and learn about the plants and animals that call the Preserve home!Join North American Land Trust staff for a leisurely hike through fields and forest and engage in an open non-formal discussion about the plants and animals that call Brinton Run Preserve home. NALT Conservation Biologist and Environmental Scientist will lead a hike and discuss recent project initiatives and efforts across the Preserve. Some topics to be discussed during this informal hike might include the native plants, birds and wildlife that exists at BRP and how to identify them, pollinator and native

First Friday Stakeholder Tour

Cheltenham Avenue & Tookany Creek Parkway Tookany Creek Pkwy & E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a guided tour of Tacony Creek Park. Our First Friday tour series is intended to introduce community stakeholders and partner organizations to the park, trail and creek, demonstrating the natural beauty of this under appreciated community green space, noting the challenges of this urban watershed park and talking through strategies for rallying support for this incredible community asset. We will meet at the northernmost end of the trail. We will walk south to the end of the trail and have vehicles staged to return our guests to our starting point. Please dress for the weather and wear

CraftNOW presents Craft Works Symposium

Moore College of Art & Design 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join CraftNOW Philadelphia for its free annual symposium, a signature CraftMONTH event where scholars, curators, and artists highlight current topics in contemporary craft. Under the theme of Craft Works, the symposium examines the work of making things, craft practice as labor, craft’s relationship to the needs of working people, and the power of craft to enact transformative work through communities. Hear lectures discussing craft’s role in building community, participate in a presentation highlighting three major Korean art shows in Philadelphia, and shorter talks from emerging scholars. The Craft Works Symposium pays tribute to gallerists Ruth and Rick Snyderman for their

Free

Friday Morning Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort) ELDERS ONLY

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents.   This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome.  Friday morning classes are for elders specifically.  All other ages may join the Thursday morning or Friday afternoon cohorts. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total).  It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your

Homeschool Geocaching at Ryerss Museum

Ryerss Museum & Library 7370 Central Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library to learn what geocaching is and how a GPS unit works.Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library to learn what geocaching is and how a GPS unit works. Then head out and discover hidden treasures (caches) around Burholme Park. Join us for this program geared towards families with Homeschoolers, 2nd grade and up! Adults must stay with the children. This session will be held from 10:30pm until 12:30pm. $5.00 per person per school aged child. Pre-registration is required on Eventbrite or call 215-685-0470 or email [email protected] Location: 7370 Central Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111Best

Hansberry Garden & Nature Center Collective work hours

The Hansberry Garden & Nature Center 5150 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.

Opening Reception: Earth, Sky, Water

The National Old City Apartments 121 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on Friday, November 3, 6 - 8pm, for the opening reception of "Earth, Sky, Water," featuring Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.Join us on First Friday, November 3, 6 - 8pm, for the opening reception of "Earth, Sky, Water," featuring the luminous work of Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.In Earth, Sky, Water, artists Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson reflect on their individual identities and family histories, and a hope for personal and cultural transformation offered by contemplation of our current moment. These collected paintings parse questions of belonging, inheritance, and survival. A sense of interconnectedness between past and present,

Opening Reception for CraftNOW Exhibitions

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

Join us for the opening reception for 3 solo exhibitions by Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez during CraftNOW.Paradigm Gallery presents three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will be In attendence.OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 3 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press releases here:Learn about Kate VanVliet's "Heirloom Machine": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/kate-vanvliet-heirloom-machineLearn about Lucha Rodríguez's "Proximity Spectacle": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/lucha-rodriguez-proximity-spectacleLearn about Alexis Nutini's "Close Reading" here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/alexis-nutini-close-readingWe will also be hosting an artist talk where all 3 artists will dive deeper Into their collections:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-craftnow-exhibitions-at-paradigm-tickets-738946417627

OPEN MIC CAMPFIRE NIGHT (Spectators)

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

Join us for open mic campfire night! Adults & Families. Free.Join us for open mic campfire night! Gather with us by the campfire to enjoy performances by our talented neighbors. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians, etc. are all welcome to join. Adults & Families. Free.Suggested for ages 6 & up. Spaces are limited and registration is required here or [email protected]. If you are interested in sharing a performance, please register at openmicperformer113.eventbrite.com or email [email protected]. 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.

Fall Bird Walk

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk.In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer. Mr. Whitmer will lead families on a leisurely walk around Riverbend's preserve to check out the many species of birds that call it their home.Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years birding experience. He is a past board member of Bucks County Audubon Society, past president of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, one of the oldest birding clubs in the country, and

Bird Walk with In Color Birding

FOR ALL AGES Please join In Color Birding Club as they explore Tyler Arboretum. The outing is on Saturday, November 4, from 8-11 am. In Color Birding Club encourages the accessibility and welcoming of Black and brown folks into birding. We ask that all guests, including allies, ensure that the experiences of BIPOC folks are centered throughout this outing. We expect to see many birds and enjoy the Arboretum with joy and inclusiveness! FREE for everyone! RSVP at www.incolorbirding.org/RSVP

FreeWalkers Marathon — Philadelphia (Fairmount Park)

The Porch at 30th St Station 2949 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Start: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Chestnut Hill West StationDistance: 13-26miWhere to find us: Outside south side of stationOptional endpoints:- East Falls Station, Highland Station and numerous other mass transit optionsTerrain: paved, gravel, grassTransit: Amtrak, Megabus, NJTransit AC and NJTransit/Septa connections to 30th Street StationReturn: SEPTA trainParking: Many nearby garages and lots. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South GarageDifficulty: Average / Advanced Category: nature, history, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeAn Autumn Walk in the Park26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) from

Clean Water Action Pennsylvania: Environmental Justice Bike-a-Thon

Nicetown Combined Heat & Power plant 4606 Morris St, Philadelphia

Please support us in a cause that truly matters. Clean Water Action’s 50-mile combined bike ride and fundraising event will raise awareness of environmental justice issues in Pennsylvania. This event also supports our work to embrace and empower residents in underserved communities of color who are disproportionately burdened with adverse environmental impacts to foster a healthy environment where they live. The Pennsylvania Bike-a-Thon for Environmental Justice will be a two-day event. On Saturday, October 28, bikers will travel a loop on the Harrisburg Capital Area Greenbelt, beginning and ending at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The ride will offer

Free

Fall Adopt-A-Tree Treeplanting At Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join us for a fun-filled day with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend.Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed.This event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited.Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event.

Trail Off Storywalk

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience TrailOff’s story by Denise Valentine and walk with the TTF Saturday Walk With Me Group  Part 1: Saturday, Nov. 4th 9:30-11am  Begin at I St. and Ramona Ave. Gateway. The first part of the story extends for 45 minutes to Tabor Rd. and then we will walk back together. Part 2: Saturday, Nov. 11th 9:30-11am  Begin at Tabor Rd. and Olney Ave. Gateway. The next part of the story extends for 45 minutes to almost Crescentville Rd. and Tookany Creek Pkwy and then we will walk back together. The flow of human history, like the water rushing to the

November 4 Toddler Kids club Ages 2-5 with Jackie Lehrian

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kids Club ToddlersExperience cutting and tearing fall color paper to make a glowing suncatcher! Kids Club Toddlers class is a one hour art class for kids from 2 years old to 5 years old. Parents must attend with their child.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! How to enroll in a Tacony LAB kids class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at

Compact Composting

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

Turn your trash to treasure with home-scale composting. Transform everyday kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich treasure (compost) that makes plants flourish. Learn the key elements of creating compost at home, what materials can be safely composted, and how to keep the compost bin from smelling. Storage bin options will be discussed and demonstrated. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. About the Instructor: Eileen Boyle is the former Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She loves teaching, especially about plants and their relationships with birds and butterflies. Previously, she was

$29

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall

Free

Paper Marbling

Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Make your one-of-a-kind marbled paper!Developed by the Persians in the 15th century, marbling is the art of floating and designing watercolors on a base fluid then permanently transferring the design to paper. You will learn how to prepare the paper to accept the paint, mix the colors for marbling, create the base fluid, float the colors on the base and create your design. You'll then transfer the design to paper you can take home with you.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

Nature Play Day

Discover the wild side of Mt. Cuba with a day of outdoor fun in our natural lands. Take to the open skies by flying a kite; touch-a-truck and tractor; navigate a nature obstacle course; and more! Embrace your inner explorer on a guided hike through rolling terrain. A variety of food and beverage selections available for purchase. Free parking for this event is at 1003 Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Road. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Saturday, November 4th, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, November 5). Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

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Start Patternmaking: Draft your own Personal Sloper (Plus-Size Exclusive)

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

Drape and draft a basic bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant pattern block to fit your own body. This class is exclusively for plus-size sewists.*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop section is being offered exclusively for members of the plus-size community, because patternmaking is a body-conscious process and it has been my dream (as a petite-plus person myself) to offer a space where other plus-size sewists can work together to make patterns for our bodies without judgment. If you typically wear a size XL or above, this is for you! If not, please register for the other section for all bodies. The course

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!

Legacy Reclaimed | Guided Tour

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Celebration of the Turkeys…and Chickens!

Lancaster Farm Sanctuary 1871 Milton Grove Road, Mount Joy, PA, United States

Join us for a festive celebration of the turkeys (and chickens!) of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary!This two-hour event will feature a walking tour of the sanctuary and then we will gather in the barn for fall goodies from My Vegan Baker! Enjoy a cinnamon roll, muffin and scone along with some delicious local apple cider while also learning about and admiring the birds of LFS! We will then conclude the event by feeding the birds some pumpkin pies made specially for them! We can't think of a better way to start the holiday season than by celebrating our wonderful, feathered friends!Wear

A Taste of African Heritage: Tubers + Fruits & Veggies

"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

Wagner’s November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

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

Join us for a "Soapy Saturday " in our historic, Victorian building!NOVEMBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEThe Chemistry of Clean: Art & Science of Soap MakingNovember's Open House is all about soap! What does pH balanced mean? Why are there shells in my soap? Join Dr. Thomas Twardowski, Thomas Jefferson University, as he shares with all the suds and surfactants of soap. Consider how designs in nature act to clean organisms and how humans mastered the chemistry of botanical materials to use shells, oils and wood ash to make soap. Everyone will get to make and take their own soap as

Olney Youth Arts Festival (plus A Taste of Olney)

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 5120 North 6th St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

A multicultural celebration of youth creativity in dance and movement that highlights different cultural expressions all on one stage!After almost four years away due to the pandemic, Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of our signature annual event - Olney Youth Arts Festival! This multicultural celebration of youth creativity continues to focus on dance and movement by our young people. The event is designed to highlight different ethnic expressions towards cross-cultural awareness and to showcase the strength of various arts programs serving the children and youth in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. The vast array of

Why Honey Bees Are Important

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

Join master beekeeper, Vincent Aloyo, for a talk about our friend the honey bee.Honey bees are key pollinators, enabling or enhancing food production. In gathering their own food, bees move pollen from flower to flower, allowing plants to produce seed-containing fruits (some of which we call vegetables). Although many bees and insects are efficient pollinators, Vincent Aloyo, Master Beekeeper, will explain the characteristics that make honey bees useful pollinators. Despite their importance, large numbers of honey bees die each winter, and other pollinators are in decline, mostly due to human activity. Lack of forage (flowers and weeds) due to overuse

Ghost Signs of Old City

Northeast Corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets 243 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks"Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood.Join Hidden City

Doors Are Closing! Philly’s Elevated Trains and Trolleys

Inside the William H. Gray III 30th Street station at the giant angel statue 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Market Street elevated passenger railway and subway-surface carsThe tour begins with a short walk west along Market Street to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure and the trolleys back in the 50's. After riding the trolley from 33rd Street eastbound around City Hall to 13th Street, we check out the PCC car in the basement of SEPTA HQ at 1234 Market Street. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east, we see the sun again at Spring Garden Station, view Northern Liberties and Kensington from above, pass the site

Now + Then Marketplace x Weirdo Fest

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.25 vendors around the block next to Thunderbird Salvage & in the Philly Brewing Company Parking lot in conjunction with Fireball Printing's Weirdo Fest which is happening all down Frankford Ave . Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!Our glorious celebration of all that is ART and WEIRD returns!HALLOWEEN!!!! (Close enough)Circus! Wrestling! Music EVERYWHERE!Art, ideas, feelings, LOVE!Treats, tricks, omg…COSTUMES!!!Ghosts, aliens, wizards! MAGIC!Shadows, spells, wonder, WEIRD!More info at www.weirdo.pizza

Saturday Evening Drop In: Coming Home to Water

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents.   This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome.  Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim class is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and correct body alignment.  Afro-Indigenous-centered, trauma-informed, and healing oriented instruction supports

The Oil Machine: VIRTUAL Screening & Conversation with the Director

Come join us for a captivating VIRTUAL screening of The Oil Machine, followed by an insightful conversation with the director“Powerful documentary - essential viewing” Brian Ferguson - Scotsmanhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/731161312167 “A beautiful piece of work, hypnotic & mesmerising and incredibly emotional - I learned so much from watching this” Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoon Show.“…the sheer depth of explanation – from the role played by financial markets, to the real efficacy of certain techniques like carbon capture, to who really owns North Sea oil … – made for a calm, informative, eye- opening experience. To know why COP26 is so

Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery

Mt. Moriah main gate, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St. 6191 Kingsessing Avenue, Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and

Artist Talk: CraftNOW Exhibitions at Paradigm

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

Join us for an artist talk moderated by Amze Emmons featuring artists Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez.Artists: Alexis Nutini, Lucha Rodríguez, Kate VanVliet Moderator: Amze EmmonsCurator: Sara McCorristonParadigm Gallery presents a closer look at three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will dive deeper into their collections and discuss how their unique processes tie together fine art and craft techniques, moderated by Amze Emmons, and joined by curator Sara McCorriston.Sunday, November 5th, 2023 • 1:00 PMRSVPs are required to guarantee seating.Location: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA

River Alive! Learning Trail Closing Ceremony

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

Join us to say goodbye for now to the River Alive! Learning Trail! Storytime, craft activities, and giveaways – FREE! ¡Únete a nosotros para despedirnos por ahora del River Alive! Learning Trail! Hora de cuentos, actividades manuales, y obsequios – ¡GRATIS! Sunday, November 5 | Domingo, 5 de noviembre 1:30PM – 3:30PM Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Register Here | Regístrese aquí

Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup–November Edition

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Vegan Holiday Food Demo

17 N 2nd St 17 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In-person cooking class that covers multiple vegan dishes for the holidays!Christina Pirello is here to teach how to have delicious and healthy holidays. This fun and informative cooking class helps you navigate the season and maintain your wellness all through the cold winter and any stress that may come your way. Millions of Americans know Pirello from her long-running PBS television show Christina Cooks. Here’s a rare opportunity to see this bubbly Philly vegan legend live and in person at the American Vegan Center. As with her well-received 2022 ‘Holiday Survival Guide” class, Pirello will walk attendees through the preparation

QTPOC Aquatic Rest & Play

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. Who this class is for: Queer and trans People of Color. This workshop is an invitation to soak in rest, play, and swim-skill building, in community with other Queer and Trans people of color.  We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and body alignment.  Through mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry activities, we center healing and deepening your relationship with water. Holding curiosity

Art History, Create, and Sip

Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the fascinating world of art history while sipping on your favorite drinks at the pierArt History, Create, and SipJoin us for an exciting evening of art, creativity, and relaxation at Art History, Create, and Sip! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side.On Sun Nov 05 2023, starting at 6pm we will gather at 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106 to Learn about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. We will make art based on her work, enjoy 25% off of

Observe Saw Whet Owl Banding

Rushton Woods Preserve 911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA, United States

Observe Saw Whet Owl BandingSave the Date for this fun family experience! (This is the new date due to postponing 10/27/23)Observe Northern Saw-whet Owl banding at Rushton Farm and experience nature at night. These tiny owls (no bigger than a soda can) travel through Pennsylvania in the fall in search of ideal overwintering habitat.Learn all about their ecology and conservation from our field scientists, and (hopefully) see an owl up-close. Limit 25 guests.Very Important Things to Remember:We are in a place with heat, running water, etc. BUT, if you want to see owls or go on a night hike, bring

The Oil Machine: Screening & Conversation with the Director

Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, North Water Street, Lancaster, PA, USA 112 North Water Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Come join us for a captivating screening of The Oil Machine, followed by an insightful conversation with the director behind it all.“Powerful documentary - essential viewing” Brian Ferguson - Scotsman“A beautiful piece of work, hypnotic & mesmerising and incredibly emotional - I learned so much from watching this” Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoon Show.“…the sheer depth of explanation – from the role played by financial markets, to the real efficacy of certain techniques like carbon capture, to who really owns North Sea oil … – made for a calm, informative, eye- opening experience. To know why COP26 is

What Does Public Art Mean to You Today?

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

A panel featuring Ernel Martinez and Keir Johnston of Amber Art and Jane Golden of Mural Arts, Moderated by Li Sumpter.Join us for a special panel discussion moderated by Li Sumpter featuring Ernel Martinez and Keir Johnston, of Amber Art and Design and Jane Golden, of Mural Arts. About the exhibition:Amber Art & Design, known for producing murals, public art installations, community engagement processes, educational programming, and arts and culture consultancies in Philadelphia and nationwide, believes in art's capacity to serve as an inclusive platform for critical conversations led by and for community voices. The exhibition will explore themes of

Election Day Camp

Kids don’t have school on Election Day, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying a day at camp? On Election Day 2023, Awbury Arboretum will be hosting a day of camp from 8:30am-3:30pm, with a full day’s activities: games, hiking, lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or you can send your own), s’mores, scavenger hunts, crafts, and time spent exploring nature. Camp will take place rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. Election Day Camp will be staffed by counselors from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp. Date: Tuesday, November 7Time: 8:30am-3:30pmLocation:

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Tuesday, November 7th, PM session

Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

Hybrid Valley Talk: Climate Change in our Watersheds with Marc Peipoch

Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In-person event hosted at the Valley Green Inn River watersheds, like the Wissahickon, are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Join FOW and Marc Peipoch as he discusses the implications of climate change on our watershed and what we can do in the meantime. Streams and rivers drain the land we inhabit and collect everything that occurs on it, including the developing impacts of climate change. Change is a natural feature of river ecosystems, but global warming is accelerating these changes and aquatic communities may not be able to keep up with this new pace. What can we

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,

Homeschooler Days: Counting Nature

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Using maps, charts, and other tools for understanding nature and communicating with others.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email [email protected]

Multifamily Green Building Incentives: ENERGY STAR, ZERH, LEED, and 45L

Understand how LEED, Zero Energy Ready Homes, and ENERGY STAR can earn multifamily projects Inflation Reduction Act incentives.Multifamily projects have new resources to help them go green! Join us on November 8 to learn how multifamily projects that meet ENERGY STAR, Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH), and LEED requirements can earn financial incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The webinar will feature the new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance on the Section 45L tax credit for energy-efficient new homes. Speakers include: Liz Beardsley, U.S. Green Building Council Jaime Van Mourik, U.S. Department of Energy Rebecca Hudson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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 [email protected]).Free of charge

Nature Flavored Math Home School Program

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

Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment will be our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. We will develop logical reasoning and skills in areas outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, probability, geometry, basic algebraic concepts and more. Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be

Homeschool at Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Take your homeschooling experience to the outdoors with Riverbend Environmental Education Center.Visit Riverbend’s 30 acres to explore animal adaptations, ecosystems, life cycles, and more using hands-on science skills.  During our hour-and-a-half program each month, trained Riverbend Educators will lead students through outdoor explorations, science experiments, and student-driven and inquiry-based crafts. Our programs align with NGSS standards and enhance student learning at home.Time: Every Wednesday, 2:00 pm -3:30 pmAge: 5-10Cost: $25/person/program, $20/sibling/programMax: 20 participants Minimum: 10 participants for the program to runLesson Overview:Nov 8 - Tour The Aquaponics GreenhouseLearn how Riverbend is using fish waste to grow food, then do some scientific

Bryn Athyn Cathedral: Bricolage Masterpiece

Bryn Athyn Cathedral 900 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA, United States

Tour the unique Gothic & Romanesque Bryn Athyn CathedralJoin us in touring the Gothic and Romanesque Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Built by over 300 local artisans during the height of the American Arts & Crafts Movement using old world craftsmanship, the cathedral is a monument to the Swedenborgian faith and a unique masterpiece. Learn of the details that make this nontraditional mix of architectural styles and materials such a wondrous sight to behold.This private group tour of the cathedral is available through special arrangement, so don't snoose on the opportunity. Meet at 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.Questions, concerns, conundrums?

Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: TBA Every Wednesday Time: 3pm to 5pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Stay tuned for registration link. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario [email protected] or 215-744-1853.  

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. Nov. 8, 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5, 12, 19.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. Kids can join for one, some or all adventures.Children ages 6-12. This is a drop off only program.$5 per child per day Tentative Adventure ThemesW November 8: Geology Rocks T November 14: CampfireT

We Come from Mermaids I: African Diaspora and Water (Classroom)

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This classroom-based workshop is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich history of the African Diaspora and water!  Learn more about the ways our ancestors engaged with water for resistance and joy during slavery times and during the Middle Passage, as well as the multitude of rich aquatic traditions in pre-European Atlantic African cultures. Through games, conversation, readings, lectures, and meditation, we will tap into the joy, liberation,

Candle making Workshop

326B W Chelten Ave 326 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover the joy of candle making in this workshop with Latoya from Natural Body Essentials, LLC.Discover the joy of candle making in this workshop! Learn to choose scents, blend the wax, and create your own unique candle. It's a creative and aromatic adventure into the world of candle crafting.This is an in person workshop that will be held at our Germantown Outreach Office, located at 326B W Chelten Ave on Wednesday, November 8th from 6:30-8:00pmIntroducing our instructor, Latoya from Natural Body Essentials, a dedicated skincare brand that focuses on providing gentle and chemical-free solutions. Their products are carefully designed to

023 Conference: Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes – Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, United States

Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes 2023 Join the ELA for the 2023 R & R Conference, in person at Longwood Gardens Thursday, November 9 @ 8:30 EDT-4:30 EDT ELA will also offer an online opportunity to participate! CHANGING CULTURE Culture is an aspect of our daily lives that is often taken for granted, but which permeates almost everything we do. Families, workplaces, virtual and lived-in communities all have distinct cultures which come to bear on the beliefs, language use, choices, and behaviors of individuals and groups. This year, the theme for ELA’s Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes (R&R) Conference will be Changing

Reusables for Grocers

Reading Terminal Market - Cafe Space 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don't miss this opportunity to learn innovative ways to cut costs, reduce waste, and promote sustainability from industry leaders!Reusable containers effectively reduce costs and increase sustainability for businesses selling prepared or bulk food. After working to ensure that reusable container use is fully allowed in the Philadelphia health code for food establishments, Circular Philadelphia is now advocating for more reusable container use in food businesses throughout Philadelphia.Join Circular Philadelphia and our partners Tiffin Indian Cuisine, The Rounds and Re:Dish for a seminar to hear from these businesses that have already switched to reusables. Agenda:10 am-10:15 am: Registration and networking10:15 am-10:30

Pyrography: Woodburning Art for Beginners: Section A

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

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple-to-use wood-burning pen. All supplies are provided, just bring your creative spirit! This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursday, November 9th, 2023. About the Instructor: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. With a

$44

Thursday Morning Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort)

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents.   This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome.  Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total).  It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating,

Tree ID and Leaf Color Experiment Home School Program

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

Explore tree identification by key guides and a leaf pigmentation experiment.Learn how to use a simple guide to identify trees by leaf patterns. Collect leaves and make rubbings or drawings of at least 5 species. Learn about the different pigments in leaves and help with a simple experiment to see them.

Layers of Authenticity Opening Reception

Rowan University Art Gallery 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ, United States

In this group show five artists create work by altering imagery pulled from print, the internet, or their own photography. Utilizing unique processes of production they reveal authentic and insightful statements about our current political and social landscape and the ambiguousness and misconceptions about historical events, places, and people. Opening Reception: November 9, 5:00-7:00 PM RSVP

$25

Freeing the Land, Freeing Ourselves

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore your relationship to environmental justice and learn concrete ways to include Lenape and other Indigenous people in your work!In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to meet Native members of the Climate Justice Initiative and dive deeper into the Indigenous mural imagery. Then we will explore our own relationship to environmental justice and ways to include Lenape and other Indigenous people in our work. Participants will leave with direct connections to local Lenape tribes and Native organizations to deepen their own justice work. Featuring Felicia Teter (Natives in Philly), Priscilla Bell Lamberty (Natives in Philly), and Denise Bright

Artist and Community Workshop for Mural

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a Community Workshop for a new mural in the Northeast related to Accessible JusticeJoin us for a Community Workshop for a new mural in the Northeast related to Accessible JusticeJamee Grisby the artist in charge of the mural will be leading this workshop.Participants will be using squeegee art to create a piece based on color, emotion and rhythm. then we will be transforming the piece using paint markers and text to create a message about accessible justice and have a discussion throughout the process. Community Input will be used to create a mural in the Northeast in

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

Finally on 13th

William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A mural dedication celebrating the new Finally on 13th mural that highlights the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia ballroom culture.A dreamchild of applicant Jacen Bowman and the many members of Philly’s Ballroom scene, Finally on 13th celebrates the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia ballroom culture. This mural, designed by Nile Livingston, will stand alone as the Gayborhood’s first mural, honoring this rich practice of Ballroom that has recently become mainstream. The mural is the first in Philadelphia to celebrate black queer culture in a neighborhood steeped with that history which is fast impacted by gentrification. The mural will be dedicated on November

Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023

Philadelphia Parks

This fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting volunteer events the weekend of November 10th - 12th for Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023. Over 90 Philly parks need help planting trees and flower bulbs, collecting leaves for compost, and cleaning up after a busy summer season.

Free

Stepping into the Work: Global Positionality and Responsibility

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

Drawing on the strengths of global engagement in the liberal arts and community-based global learning, identifying next steps together.With particular attention to the intersection of expansive, liberal arts and humanistic academic curricula with experiential global and civic learning, this gathering will focus on the ways in which institutional innovations can intentionally upset historic patterns of exclusion and marginalization. Vitally, our attention is not only on disruption, but also on building forward. Building in favor of robust, critically-informed experiential learning that challenges students to live into their roles as next generation resource stewards and facilitative leaders, co-creating more just, inclusive, and

Impermanence: The Ever-Changing Wissahickon and the Universe with Stan Kozakowski & Michael Bridges

Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Historic Rittenhouse Town Kiosk “Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible” – Thich Nhat Hanh “Contemplating impermanence helps us to touch freedom and happiness in the present moment.” – Hanh The Wissahickon is ever-changing. Fallen leaves give way to beautiful vistas. Mountain ranges erode into gorges and valleys with running water. Eroded stone becomes beautiful Wissahickon gems. Walk with us as we explore the peaceful Wissahickon Valley as fall gives way toward winter. Together we will contemplate and explore the meaning and impact of impermanence the physical, biological, emotional, and spiritual world in the park, in our lives, and

Friday Morning Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort) ELDERS ONLY

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents.   This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome.  Friday morning classes are for elders specifically.  All other ages may join the Thursday morning or Friday afternoon cohorts. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total).  It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your

450 Million Years of Novelty and Convergence: History of Plant Evolution

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

Join Jonathan Wilson (Associate Professor of Environmental Studies) for a look into his cutting-edge research!450 Million Years of Novelty and Convergence: A Brief History of Plant EvolutionThe evolution of land plants transformed the planet: from providing the basis of complex terrestrial ecosystems, reshaping the physical environment of the Earth's surface, to transforming the chemistry of the ocean and atmosphere. The history of plant evolution—preserved in the fossil record—contains a record of these changes and the plants that drove them, with their surprising morphologies and novel vegetative and reproductive features. In this presentation, Jonathan will explore the evolutionary history of plants,

Friday Afternoon Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort)

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents.   This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome.  Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total).  It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating,

Hansberry Garden & Nature Center Collective work hours

The Hansberry Garden & Nature Center 5150 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.

WURD Radio 20th Anniversary Celebration

Fitler Club 24 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come celebrate 20 years of WURD Radio!!The party’s about to be on! Join us on Friday, November 10 for WURD Radio’s 20th-anniversary celebration – an evening of Black excellence and elegance. Hosted at the beautiful Fitler Club in downtown Philadelphia, we’ll get things started at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Grab a bite, share a toast or just come hang out with your favorite WURD hosts. In recognition of this milestone birthday, we’re bringing together the owners of the nation’s three remaining Black talk radio stations – Melody Spann Cooper, owner of WVON in Chicago, Tavis Smiley, owner of

Love Your Park in the Wissahickon

Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at the Historic Rittenhouse Town Love Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia! On this Saturday, we’ll be performing a series of tasks in the Historic Rittenhouse Town area, including litter clean-up, trail work, and improvements to stormwater infrastructure. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and

Trail Off Storywalk

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience TrailOff’s story by Denise Valentine and walk with the TTF Saturday Walk With Me Group  Part 1: Saturday, Nov. 4th 9:30-11am  Begin at I St. and Ramona Ave. Gateway. The first part of the story extends for 45 minutes to Tabor Rd. and then we will walk back together. Register Here to join. Part 2: Saturday, Nov. 11th 9:30-11am  Begin at Tabor Rd. and Olney Ave. Gateway. The next part of the story extends for 45 minutes to almost Crescentville Rd. and Tookany Creek Pkwy and then we will walk back together. The flow of human history, like the

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

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

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani Keaton at kimani@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.

CraftNOW Create 2023

Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, United States

Families are invited to Smith Memorial Playground for an afternoon of free hands-on craft activities at the annual CraftNOW Create! Hosted by CraftNOW Philadelphia, children receive step-by-step instructions and demonstrations on how to create eight unique and delightful craft projects ideal for elementary-age students. This year’s CraftNOW Create features projects from the Asian Arts Initiative, The Clay Studio, Da Vinci Art Alliance, the Museum for Art in Wood, The Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. CraftNOW Create is a rain-or-shine event sponsored by the Joseph Robert Foundation.

Free

Love Your Park Fall in Tacony Creek Park

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Help us tidy up Tacony Creek Park! Meet new friends and join neighbors to clean up Tacony Creek Park at the Tabor Rd Gateway. Please register here.  All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. We supply masks. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide reusable water bottles to volunteers. Questions? Contact Malcolm Bundy at [email protected] or 215-744-1853. This fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across Philadelphia will be hosting volunteer

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 invasives and 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, that 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

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!

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!

Legacy Reclaimed | Guided Tour

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Pop Up Cards 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 pop up card making workshop/make and take, featuring designs based on the fireplaces of Glen Foerd. Stroll the many rooms and make observations to decorate your personal viewpoint of the fireplaces. 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. This is not an instructional work shop but more like a make

Love Your Park Day at Connell Park

Connell Park 6401 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Join the Friends of Connell Park, the Southwest Tree Coalition, and TreePhilly for a fall clean-up and planting of Connell Park in Southwest Philadelphia.

November 11 Kids Art Club class with Bob Dix Ages 6-18

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kids Club 6 years old and upLeaf luminaries Paper leaves and glue will be attached to a small vessel, creating a glowing votive for this time of year. Kids Club art class is a two hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:30. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through

Grief Walk in Nature with Philly Goat Project – Naila Francis

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Loss around the holidays? You are not alone. Please join us at the farm for a Nature Walk with Grief Coach Naila Francis from This Hallowed Wilderness to discuss navigating the various ways we hold grief and loss in our lives. FREE, come as you are, no registration needed. All ages are welcome. Text or call us with any questions: 215-703-8057. Our program will be begin at 12pm at the Barn and include optional goat walks, discussion and reflection.  We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. RAIN DATE is Sunday, November 19th from 12-2pm.

5th Annual Grumblethorpe Ginkgo Roast

Grumblethorpe Historic House & Gardens 5267 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in the garden for a community Ginkgo Roast!Join us for the 5th Annual Grumblethorpe Ginkgo Roast on 11/11 from 1-3pm! This year, we will try ginkgo bean curd soup alongside fresh roasted ginkgo seeds and beats from local partners S(tree)tworks, who is even bringing their see saw printing press!

“Rooted in Me” Art Reception

“Rooted in Me” by Yolanda Ward   Using the wonderfully simplistic medium of paper, Yolanda Ward seeks to explore personal stories and watershed moments. Exhibit on display from November 2 through December 19 in the Cope House Gallery. ”I’ve come to this work through many twists and turns. Creating with “All Paper” has become a challenge and the driving factor in my work. The words “What If” are a big part of my creative process. My intent is to see what I can create and what stories I can tell using the wonderfully simplistic elements of paper. On my journey

P3 Meet & Greet + Cannabis Legislation Info Session

Green Meadow Farm 1030 Mount Vernon Road, Gap, PA, United States

Pot Profits for Pennsylvanians (P3) invites you to attend a free gathering at Green Meadow Farm on Saturday, November 11, 3-5pm, to learn how state legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis can curtail the power of multi-state corporations and benefit local farms and small businesses. Speakers will include cannabis entrepreneurs and farmers, plant educators, a law enforcement officer, and legislative representatives. Sarah Minder, a P3 Cannabis Ambassador from Pittsburgh, will be offering a sampling of CBD infused appetizers made with organic produce from Green Meadow Farm. Pot Profits for Pennsylvanians (P3) is a program of All Together Now PA to champion

Free

Saturday Evening Drop In: Coming Home to Water

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY 1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents.   This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome.  Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim class is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and correct body alignment.  Afro-Indigenous-centered, trauma-informed, and healing oriented instruction supports

Uncle Bobbie’s X Tariq Trotter – Official Book Launch

Greene Street Friends School 20 W. Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome Tariq Trotter a.k.a. Black Thought of The Roots as he launches his memoir "The Upcycled Self"UPDATE: Tariq Trotter will be in conversation with Uncle Bobbie's very own, Marc Lamont Hill. In addition, each ticket will come with a SIGNED COPY of The Upcycled Self!!This event will be taking place at Greene Street Friends School.------------From one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and war—of becoming who we are.upcycle verbup·cy·cle ˈəp-ˌsī-kəl: to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher

Meadow Bathing at South Philly Meadows

South Philly Meadows, FDR Park FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A gentle immersion into the infinite offerings of one of South Philly's only wild spaces.What will we do?Spend two hours in the company of a certified forest therapy guide who will lead you through a gentle outdoor immersion. Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, happiness, and a sense of awe. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing” and refers to bathing in the beneficial compounds which trees emit, such as oxygen and phytoncides. Though the city's Master Plan has caused us to

TAKE A HIKE on the Trolley Trail!

Chamounix Mansion Hostel 3250 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the physical remains of what is now a hidden trolley network along this 4-mile loop hike. DATE Sunday, November 12, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 12:30pm LOCATION Chamounix Mansion 3250 Chamounix Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Kevin Roche on November 12 from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for a guided hike to learn about the Trolley Trail’s fascinating past and present. The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East and West Park from 1896-1946, providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenities. Explore the physical remains of what is now a hidden trolley network including massive stone tunnels

Guided Trails Hike

Learn about Mt. Cuba’s approach to land management and the events that shape our past, current, and future landscapes. Become empowered to take ecologically beneficial actions to support native wildlife and habitats with the effects of climate change in mind. Bring water and be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain throughout our natural lands. Two hours, $3 per person in addition to garden admission. Free for Members. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Sunday, November 12, 2023 Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 SafetyPlease click here to view our safety

Free – $3

Second Sunday Guided Tour

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

Join us for a fun and interactive guided tour every second Sunday, starting on November 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM!Back by popular demand: monthly tours 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.

Build Your Own Mug

Utility Works - Creative Community 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

This one-day workshop is perfect for students who want to create something unique and personal that is also functional for everyday use.This one-day workshop is perfect for students who want to create something unique and personal that is also functional for everyday use. Students will learn basic hand building and surface decoration techniques to create a handmade mug. No experience with clay needed! Advanced beginner and intermediate potters are welcome.Sunday November 12th, 12-2pm

Karin Larsson Free Family Day!

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit, and watch demonstrations from master craftspeople.

Free

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents PECO Family Jams: Found-Object Sculptures

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street,, Philadelphia, United States

Discover the magic of art environments at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens! Explore the world of artist Clarence Schmidt, who transformed his Woodstock, New York home into a colossal masterpiece using discarded materials. Bring the family to craft Schmidt-inspired sculptures, perfect for taking home. Enjoy free tours of the fully mosaicked basement at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM, and learn how Schmidt's creativity influenced PMG creator Isaiah Zagar from an early age.

$8 – $15

Philly Flannel Fest

The Braid Mill 441 High Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for a day of fall themed fun with food and cocktails, live music, and activities for the whole family at the Philly Flannel FestGrab your coziest flannel and FALL into the fun at The Philly Flannel Fest! 🍂Join us for a day filled with fall delights that'll leave you feeling cozy and warm inside. 🍻Experience tastings from local wineries, distilleries, and breweries. Sip on the best brews, savor tasty wines, and discover the warmth of well-crafted spirits. 🍎Feast on your favorite fare from local food trucks, with flavors that celebrate fall in every bite.All guests are encouraged to

Tales From David Lynch’s “Eraserhood”

Meet at 13th & Wood Sts, SE corner 321 N. 13th St., Center City, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the neighborhood just blocks away from PAFA that so electrified Lynch's imaginationWhen David Lynch moved to Philadelphia in the late 1960, he discovered a city that was both terrifying and inspiring. Explore Callowhill, the neighborhood that so electrified Lynch's imagination, with two guides: Hidden City's Peter Woodall + Lynch/Eraserhood aficionado, Bob Bruhin. During this one-and-a-half hour walking tour, we'll delve into the area's industrial history, as well as the sights and sounds that inspired Lynch's movies, particularly Eraserhead.Questions, concerns, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at [email protected].