Coffee with the Birds
Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.
Have an event that will fit well on our calendar?
We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.
Learn the ins and outs of essential oils with Arboretum program coordinator, Jennie Kelly.Essential oils are naturally obtained by distillation and have a characteristic fragrance of the source from which it is extracted. While they have been around for thousands of years these plant derived elixirs have recently gained a lot of popularity. Join us for a basic overview of essential oils, with a specific focus on how they are made, their history, and how to source pure oils. This event will take place via Zoom. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from
Needle felt a holiday ornament!Learn how to needle felt a holiday ornament! We'll be starting with a wool ball base.Taught by Emily HitchnerOne Session Class, December 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! How to enroll in a Tacony LAB class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning 3 weeks before a class first meets. Please check
Join us at The InLiquid Gallery on January 12 from 6 - 9 PM for the Reception for our newest exhibition "Ursula Sternberg: Daydream"
It’s time to dust off your bike decorations, bundle up and ride with us on our Annual Holiday Lights Ride. This ride is family-friendly and free to attend but an RSVP is required so we can plan our rollout & ride buddies accordingly! PRE- AND POST-RIDE DEETS TBA! Check back soon. WAIVER: By registering for this ride you agree to all of the terms here.
Ideas We Should Steal Festival® is a full-day convening that brings ideas that are transforming cities across the country to Philadelphia. For The Philadelphia Citizen’s 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival ®, we scoured the country for the ideas, changemakers, and innovators who are transforming cities. This December, The Citizen will bring to Philadelphia the dynamic leaders whose ideas could bring about much-needed progress in our city. Their mission: to share powerful ways we can work together to create a city that meets today’s particular challenges and opportunities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. We are so excited to
This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.
You're invited to join a community discussion about climate change and health with Temple University and the New Kensington CDC. We Want to Hear from You! How has climate change and increasing urban temperatures affected yours and your family's health? Join us for a community discussion on the impact of climate change on your community with Drs. Inkyu Han and Heather Gardiner from Temple University and Lizette Lewis from the New Kensington Community Development Corporation. Light refreshments will be served for those attending in-person. $20 to the first 50 people who register and attend.
It’s the annual season for gift giving and that time of year when the U.S. sees an almost 25% increase in waste. This is a bonanza for the packaging industry, a significant boost in demand for plastic products, and further rationale for the fossil fuel industry to continue fracking. Join us virtually on Thursday, December 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm, for our next Philly Talks Trash Program, “From Packaging to Pollution,” a discussion led by experts who will provide a detailed look at how the fossil fuel industry is responsible for the huge rise in plastic manufacturing. We’ll discuss how this
Explore the beauty of our seasonal landscape!Celebrating the Seasons of a Pennsylvania GardenThursday, December 15, 7:00 – 8:30 pmPresented by Donald Pell, Owner, Donald Pell GardensIn 2008, designer Donald Pell set out to establish a garden where he could explore, learn and teach. This led him to purchase a 14-acre historic farm in Chester County, PA, which he has been systematically converting to gardens ever since. These gardens began as highly competitive and stable warm season blocks that had gravitas late in the season and have evolved into more intermingled plant communities of cool and warm season layers that add
Make your own candles to use during this darker season or give them away as a gift. Make your own candles to use during this darker season or give them away as a gift in the spirit of the season! This is an outdoor, almost all weather program. Please dress for the weather. $10.00 per family (up to 6 people). $2.00 each additional wick. 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
Plants collected for their winter interest provide an abundant palette for creating uniquely beautiful holiday arrangements. Combine fragrant evergreens, pinecones, berries, decorative branches, and other natural delights into an elegant seasonal display for your home or to give as a gift. Bring hand pruners and a medium-to-large box to transport your finished arrangement home. This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Friday, December 16, 2022 (Snow Date: Saturday, December 17) About the Instructor: Serah Pesce is the Education Specialist at Mt Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Landscape Contracting, Design/Build from Pennsylvania State University and is a
The launch of Jamie K. McCallum's book, Essential. Essential reading for understanding the past, present, and future of the working class.Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, essential workers lashed out against low wages, long hours, and safety risks, attracting a level of support unseen in decades. This explosion of labor unrest seemed sudden to many. But Essential reveals that American workers had simmered in discontent long before their anger boiled over. Decades of austerity, sociologist Jamie K. McCallum shows, have left frontline workers vulnerable to employer abuse, lacking government protections, and increasingly furious. Through firsthand research conducted as the pandemic unfolded, McCallum
Join us to capture seasonal beauty at Jenkins!Photo WalkSaturday, December 17, 9:00 – 11:00 am(Inclement weather date: Sunday, December 18)Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerJoin us to shoot the season! Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.Members: $15/walk; Non-Members: $20/walkPhoto Walks
Meeting Location TBD As we close out the end of the year, we have a variety of important tasks to complete to prepare for the long, cold winter months! We’ll be raking leaves, cleaning out storm drains, and removing litter. Come out to help us take care of the Wissahickon! 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
Help us as we count the birds at our feeders for the Audubon's Christmas Bird Count.The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 100 years of community science involvement. It is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada count birds in established locations December 14 to January 5. This year, we will count birds December 17 at our feeders for all skill levels to join and learn more about birds, counting birds, and the importance of Citizen Science. Count volunteers will be counting every bird they see
Kids Club, ages 6-18, 11:30am-1:30pmOne day workshop! Make a holiday ornamentSession is from 11:30am-1:30pmWhen 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 this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. 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
Visitors are invited to stop in to help count the birds at our feeders, and create edible treats to be hung around the center for wildlife.Visitors are invited to stop in to help count the birds at our feeders, and create edible treats to be hung around the center for wildlife. The Center will be open to explore. Registration encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins before 2:15 p.m. are welcome. 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
Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the MFL, trolley lines, BSL, Patco, and subways...what is no longer is and what never was.We’ll hop on the Broad Street Line south to the NRG bi-level station, then north to the outdoor Fern Rock terminal and storage yards. The tour includes a quick ride on the subterranean trolley around City Hall, and the Broad-Ridge Express Spur to 8th and Market. Finally, we board PATCO across the Ben Franklin Bridge to Camden and back to Broad and Locust.Along the way we’ll check out old subway cars rusting away at Fern Rock
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.
Meet at Houston Playground Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19
Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors
Before watching the Birds on TV, see REAL birds around Northeast Philadelphia’s Glen Foerd Historic Estate. Free guided bird walk!Before watching the Birds on TV, see REAL birds around the Glen Foerd Estate in Northeast Philadelphia. Free expert-guided walk for all ages.**We will meet in front of the historic mansion. Folks can check for details on the DVOC website/calendar (dvoc.org).Sunday, Dec 18th*This walk is at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave
TTF is excited to provide FREE field trips to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on the following Sundays: October 16, November 6 and December 18. Register Here Get your hands (literally and figuratively) wet as you explore the importance of keeping our waterways clean, how we are all connected, and what you can do to be a river hero through fun, interactive exhibit components that will have you saying, “Wow! The river really is alive!” Awarded the American Alliance for Museum’s Special Achievement Award for Interactivity in 2019, experience the River Alive! landmark exhibit on a trip to Independence Seaport Museum with TTF! TTF
This is a mix of training and work sessions so you can help us fight off invasive plants, and install and maintain native specimens.
Philadelphia Solar Energy Association has launched a contest for students in grades 5 - 12 to Imagine a Clean Energy Future. In order to build a sustainable future, we have to be able to see it. The contest has three categories, and students may enter submissions in 1, 2 or all 3 of the categories: Visual Arts: all visual media accepted: drawings, paintings, collages, etc. Language Arts: 500 words or less essay, poem or other written format Video: 90 seconds or less showing an invention, or other idea to help us build a clean energy future. The contest is open
8:30 – 11:30 am
Bundle up for seasonal garden tending
This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP
We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Beautiful bark, brilliant berries, and stunning seeds bring life to winter.
The new winter season begins at 4:47 p.m. on December 21. But what exactly happens at that moment? On a lively walk through a winter forest, Mike Weilbacher explains the science of the season, like why “solstice” translates as “sun standing,” why mistletoe and holly are symbols of the December holidays, why light is central to these holidays, where all the insects go, and why birds migrate. He’ll weave in legends and stories of solstice celebrations from many cultures that tried to explain winter, and we’ll be together at that magical moment when the sun stands still on the solstice.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.
Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors
Join us for one of our Winter Animal Workshop. Daily classes for different age groups during the week of 12/26/22 to 12/30/22We are pleased to announce our first everWinter Animal WorkshopIndividual sessions will be held daily over winter break from 12/26/22 to 12/30/22. Children can attend one class during the week and will spend the day learning about Pennsylvania native wildlife and how they deal with winter through related activities, games, crafts, and live animal encounters. Drop-off will be at 9am and pick-up at 3pm. Be sure to pack you child a snack, lunch, a refillable water bottle, and appropriate
The American Swedish Historical Museums is hosting an evening with a museum tour and glögg tasting. You will get a gallery tour, learn about Scandinavian holiday traditions and enjoy glögg and Swedish pepparkakor. We are offering two tour time slots at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The glögg reception will be at 5:00 pm, after or before your tour. You can on our website register for your preferred tour time.
In this class, you will learn the basics of free motion quilting using a 24inchsquareIn this two hour class, you will learn the basics of free motion quilting using a 24x24 square.One SessionClass goes from 6:00pm-8:00pm December 28th 2022Tacony 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 class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB
Join us for one of our Winter Animal Workshop. Daily classes for different age groups during the week of 12/26/22 to 12/30/22We are pleased to announce our first everWinter Animal WorkshopIndividual sessions will be held daily over winter break from 12/26/22 to 12/30/22. Children can attend one class during the week and will spend the day learning about Pennsylvania native wildlife and how they deal with winter through related activities, games, crafts, and live animal encounters. Drop-off will be at 9am and pick-up at 3pm. Be sure to pack you child a snack, lunch, a refillable water bottle, and appropriate
Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects! 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. For more information contact David Bower, davidbowerphila@gmail.com.
Join us for one of our Winter Animal Workshop. Daily classes for different age groups during the week of 12/26/22 to 12/30/22We are pleased to announce our first everWinter Animal WorkshopIndividual sessions will be held daily over winter break from 12/26/22 to 12/30/22. Children can attend one class during the week and will spend the day learning about Pennsylvania native wildlife and how they deal with winter through related activities, games, crafts, and live animal encounters. Drop-off will be at 9am and pick-up at 3pm. Be sure to pack you child a snack, lunch, a refillable water bottle, and appropriate
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.
Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors
Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner This Winter & Spring! Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions. We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our website for our schedule
Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children
Get out in the New Year for a brisk 1.5-2-mile hike through Pennypack Park. Adults Only. Free.Get out in the New Year for a brisk 1.5-2-mile hike through Pennypack Park. Adults Only. Free.This hike will include uneven, rocky trails. 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. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If
Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and simple tote bagLearn how to use a sewing machine. You'll be making a pillowcase and a tote bag. We will be providing everything you need - sewing machine included. Beginners welcome and encouraged.If you want to bring your own fabric, please bring 100% cotton non stretch fabric. About 3 yards total.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm,January 4th and 11th.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
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
9:00 – 11:30 am
nurture trees and watch the future grow.
Join us for a evening hike during the full moon.Join us for an evening hike during the full moon. Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a winter forest, silhouettes against the moonlit sky, and the crisp air of the season. *We cannot predict nature's display of light or clouds, so we cannot guarantee a clear view, or any view of the full moon. You can however expect a beautiful evening in nature.*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. This is an all-weather,
Interconnected features artwork by members of local women’s arts group, Artessa Alliance, reflecting each artist’s relationship with the more-than-human world. Some works are based on close observation of nature; others are inspired by natural forms and systems. Many incorporate foraged and natural materials. Through a variety of styles and media, Interconnected is a creative meditation on the web of life.
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Park and Meet at the entrance to Saylor’s Grove on West Rittenhouse Street. Check out more big trees and big rocks on the trail located by Saylor’s Grove along Lincoln Drive. We’ll meet at Saylors Grove on West Rittenhouse Street and see the site of the old quarry, now restored as a wetland. From here we will follow a trail that parallels Lincoln Drive. We will see large oaks and tulip poplar trees along with more remnants of the old quarry and structures. Mileage will vary depending on the group but we can figure on 3-4 miles. This hike may
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
Paul Hawken edited the best-selling book Drawdown, which is a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming and the climate crisis.Paul Hawken edited the best-selling book Drawdown, which is a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming and the climate crisis. This plan, based on data from hundreds of climate scientists, biologists, economists, sociologists, and others, will surprise you! This lecture and discussion will cover highlights of his remarkable blueprint for environmental renewal, as well as how each of us living in Radnor and surrounding areas can apply this information to our own actions. Discussion and input will be welcomed, and there
We're inviting you to join our efforts to monitor the quality of water in the Cobbs Creek.Hello Friends, We cordially invite you to join us in our mission to monitor water quality in Cobbs Creek. On the 1st Saturday of every month we collect water samples from the Cobbs Creek, conduct a series of water quality tests, and record the data. We then share the data with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Parks and Rec. We're looking forward to meeting you.
Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336 Ardleigh
Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: I St. & Ramona Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 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. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Are native cultivars as valuable in pollinator habitat gardens as straight native species? Native plants are generally recommended for supporting pollinators, but the growing demand for native plants, coupled with the horticulture industry’s desire for plants with unique characteristics, has led to the increased breeding and availability of native cultivars or “nativars.” Annie White was one of the first researchers in the country to evaluate native cultivars based on their ecological value instead of just their garden performance. Informed by both years of rigorous field research and real-world landscape design experience, Annie’s talk discusses both the benefits and challenges of
Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we
The Clay Studio presents Figuring Space, a new exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists based in the United States. Each of the artists explores their individual cultural identity and what it means to be human through their figurative sculptures. The powerful figures will serve as a body of evidence to lay bare the issues that permeate American art and social culture. Figuring Space is co-curated by Jennifer Zwilling, Curator and Director of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio, and Dr. Kelli Morgan, Professor of the Practice and Director of Cultural Studies at Tufts University.
Bluebird numbers were once in decline but thanks to the efforts of conservation minded individuals and organizations their numbers have increased. Unfortunately, some Bluebird lovers think they are doing a good deed by simply putting up a nest box in their back yard. That is not the case and often can do more harm than good. Join us for this informative session if you are interested in being a responsible Bluebird ‘landlord’ or just want to learn more about these charismatic and native cavity nesting birds.
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
DATE Saturday, January 14, 2023 - Sunday, January 22, 2023 TIME 12:00am - 11:59pm We’re excited to announce the return of our WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt: a FREE, all-ages scavenger hunt to encourage exploration of Fairmount Park even during the coldest months. This six-week self-guided Scavenger Hunt begins on Saturday, January 14th and ends on Sunday, February 26th, focusing on different geographic areas of the park each week: Week 1: East River (Art Museum / Kelly Drive) Week 2: West River (MLK Drive) Week 3: Lower East Park (below Girard Ave.) Week 4: Lower West Park (Centennial District, below Montgomery
Meet at the Valley Green Inn The middle section of the Wissahickon Valley Park is notable for its rich history. The tension between the patriots seeking independence and the Torries, who wanted to remain loyal to the crown, was real and played out in the Wissahickon. Nearly a century later, taverns, aka roadhouses, played a pivotal role in bringing Philadelphians to the Wissahickon. Other sites along our intended route include a failed gold mine, historic mills, the site of the first known baptisms in the Wissahickon on a frigid Christmas morning, the Fingerspan Bridge, and more. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
Let’s clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways! Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers for a Saturday Creek Care Day along the TCP trail. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 10am to 12pm Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
The Tacony LAB workshop series at Glen FoerdJoin the crew from the Tacony LAB community art center for a screen printing workshop/make and take, featuring our collection of designs based on images of Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper, tote bags and t-shirts.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort
Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Broad Street Line, Ridge Avenue Spur, and the PATCO line, to learn about the Philly subways. We'll travel the subway south to the stadiums, and north to Fern Rock where the subway actually exits the tunnel. From there we’ll take the Broad-Ridge Express Spur to 8th and Market, then board PATCO to Camden and back.Along the way, we’ll check out the eagles salvaged from the demolished NYC Penn Station, old subway cars rusting away at Fern Rock Station, an abandoned revenue train platform, ghost stations, and more. Plus, Jerry will
Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his
Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his
Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors
Make Your Own Wooden Frame and Photo in this two-day, hands-on workshop at NextFab!
Meet at Wigard Avenue Trailhead Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are
Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day, we will be giving back to our park, it’s users, the creek, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year, we will be doing a clean-up beneath and around the recently re-opened bridges that connect Forbidden Drive to the paved bike path. Removing this litter will not only make this area of the park more beautiful, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all! No experience is
This year, Bartram’s Garden staff will be partaking in a neighborhood cleanup in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in support of our friends at AFAHO! We greatly appreciate the hard work and commitment of all of our neighbors who have volunteered with our Horticulture team and the Sankofa Community Farm in past years. We look forward to having you join us for volunteer sessions at the Garden again this spring. We are very excited to serve the Southwest community on January 16th by taking care of our streets and public spaces.
Join us for Uhuru Furniture's 26th Annual MLK Day Event with Film Screening and Outdoor Volunteer Project A Project of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). Build black community economic self-reliance and carry on the movement for African self-determination!Program Schedule:10-11:30amWatch historic films of MLK, Malcolm X, Civil Rights and Black Power MovementsVideos and presentation on the work of APEDF and the movement for African self-determination today. Live drums and spoken word with Karen Smith & Rahnda Rize 11:30am-2:30pmVolunteer Project - outdoor postering and door hanging to spread the word about Uhuru Furniture and APEDF 2:30-3pmPizza and vegan lunch
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
FarmerJawn and Chef Tonii Hicks are teaming up for a five-course dinner on Sunday, January 22nd at the farm’s greenhouse at Westtown School located at 1225 E. Street Road in West Chester. About the Event Come and join FarmerJawn and Chef Tonii Hicks as they team up for a five-course dinner on Sunday, January 22nd at the farm’s greenhouse at Westtown School located at 1225 E. Street Road in West Chester. The dinner will commence at 4 p.m. following a cocktail hour beginning at 3 p.m. The series will showcase a different chef and local beverage company each month.
Join the American Swedish Historical Museums Toddler Time as we learn about arctic animals. We will read “In Arctic Waters” by Laura Crawford to discover the animals that swim in the Nordic seas. $0 per museum member child and $5 per non-member child, an adult chaperone is free. Pay at the door or pre-register online.
Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children
Join Friends of the Wissahickon via Zoom on Tuesday, January 17, for its Annual Public Projects Meeting to hear about the organization’s upcoming plans and projects to conserve our community’s treasured Wissahickon Valley Park. FOW’s Executive Director Ruffian Tittmann will review last year’s improvements and the status of current and planned conservation projects, while Director of Field Stewardship Shawn Green will share FOW’s volunteer achievements from 2022 as well as how to get involved in 2023, and Capital Projects Coordinator Pauline Berkowitz will discuss the ongoing Germantown Neighborhood Connection and the East Falls Reroute and Habitat Restoration projects. Register below
This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the natural world in a fun way.This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the real world, specifically the natural world. Taught by local natualist and educator, Brian Rudnik. The program is most appropriate for 3rd to 5th graders but younger students will find much to their interest and older students will be challenged to explore concepts more deeply.10/19/22 SHAPES IN NATUREHow do different mathematical shapes such as circles, spirals, polygons, certain curves and other shapes manifest in nature? Why are natural objects and phenomena shaped
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 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. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for four of Delaware’s native owl species — the barred, barn, great horned, and Eastern screech — and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in the trees. Owls are nocturnal, so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, attendees will head out into the garden and listen to their unique calls. Dress for the weather. (Class size is limited.) This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply. Email PEC@phila.gov if you'd like to pay by cash or check.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. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of
Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Welcoming Wildlife to Your GardenIs your garden wildlife-friendly? Learn how to make your landscape inviting for songbirds to butterflies to other wildlife alongside Longwood Fellow Ryan Gott, Ph.D. Explore the reasons, benefits, and basic principles of wildlife-minded landscaping, as well as region-specific resources to help you continue on your wildlife gardening journey ... and to keep wildlife in your landscape. Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun!All proceeds from this collaboration between Longwood Gardens and the Creamery of Kennett Square are used to promote family-friendly community
The Bicycling Craze was meaningful, especially for women.Bicycles had a major impact on society. The biggest was on the women's movement, it broke down several barriers by allowing women to leave the home and travel without a man. It allowed them to participate in education, social and political organizations. Susan B. Anthony noted;" The bicycle had done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world."