Join us for an evening hike under the full Sugar Moon. Adults & Teens. Free.Join us for an evening hike under the full Sugar Moon. Take the last looks of bare tree silhouettes of the winter, listen for owls and returning geese, and take in the beauty of the night sky as we hike through our sugar bush. Outdoors, almost all weather. ~1.5 mile hike on uneven, rocky trails in the dark. No flashlights will be used on the hike. Adults & Teens. Free. *We cannot predict nature's display of light or clouds, so we cannot guarantee a clear view,

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!

Learn basic embroidery with artist Michelle GibbsJoin artist Michelle Gibbs for a class in basic embroidery techniques. All materials will be provided for the duration of the class, however students are encouraged to bring a hoop or embroidery floss that they'd like to work with.One part class, March 9th from 6pm-8pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! Do How to enroll

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as we see what birds are around the grounds and trails if time permits.Coffee With The Birds New Day: Fridays at 9am at the Tree House starting 1/27/23 We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as we see what birds are around the grounds. If time permits, we will venture out in woods or meadow or down to the creek. FREE

This is an hour of remote ag business planning technical assistance that will be confirmed upon sign-up. Date subject to change.Speak with an agriculture technical assistance provider about crop planning, harvest and post-harvest handling in preparation for farm market and food hub sales, using sustainable practices for small space production. These time slots are virtual conversations. To sign up for an in-person meeting see the other in-person sessions in this collection listed for Monday and Wednesday. Your actual technical assistance slot will be confirmed by email from rbcfworkshops@gmail.com.

This is an hour of remote ag business planning technical assistance that will be confirmed upon sign-up. Date subject to change.Speak with an agriculture technical assistance provider about crop planning, harvest and post-harvest handling in preparation for farm market and food hub sales, using sustainable practices for small space production. These time slots are virtual conversations. To sign up for an in-person meeting see the other in-person sessions in this collection listed for Monday and Wednesday. Your actual technical assistance slot will be confirmed by email from rbcfworkshops@gmail.com.

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

Participation is limited to 16 residents.Dates: Saturday, March 11, 2023Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMPARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO 16 RESIDENTS, WHO WILL BE NOTIFIED FROM THOSE REGISTER. Selected residents will receive $75 each for their participation, plus lunch and refreshments. Please select “save your space” and answer the questions that follow.What would make your neighborhood “green”?The Academy of Natural Sciences ranks H amongst Philadelphia's eight most neglected and underserved neighborhoods. We need your help to discuss these questions: What would you do to make your neighborhood green? Plant trees and gardens? Reduce violence by building community spaces in vacant lots?

VU PHL is spring cleaning in Strawberry Mansion!The Brothers of Strawberry Mansion mission is to assist, identify and provide resources to those residents of the Strawberry Mansion communityStrawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation (SMCDC) was founded in 2004 to promote sustainable revitalization through residential, commercial, and economic development; historic preservation; and the empowerment of the Strawberry Mansion community. Although troubled by disinvestment and blight in the past, today the neighborhood is experiencing renewal and growth at a tremendous pace. SMCDC was formed to drive this renewal, to empower residents, and to preserve the unique character of the community.What we will be

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park.

Join UC Green and Girl Trek in a walk to celebrate Women's History month!Join UC Green and Girl Trek in a walk to celebrate Women's History month! We will start walking at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center and turn around at Whitby Avenue! UC Green is a tree planting nonprofit commited to a greener philadelphia! Through partnerships and education, we empower volunteer environmental stewardship in University City and its surrounding communities. Girl Trek is a global movement of Black women leveraging the historic legacy of walking and the power of self-care as a pathway to heal and transform our lives.

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Try your hand at weaving! Draw inspiration from the Glen Foerd Mansion as you hand weave a small tapestry with assistance from the LAB Staff. You will be provided a small cardboard loom to take home with you for future projects if you wish. Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1. This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware

Any and all are welcomed to join us to share seeds, seedlings, crops, goods, and more as we gather to share all of our growing knowledge.Farm Finder PA is organizing a seed share! Bring your seeds, seedlings, harvested crops, goods, and anything you'd like to share or sell as we prepare for the 2023 growing season. We will be meeting at the free use pavilion at Harriet Wetherill Park. This park as multiple entrances, we will be at the pavilion just off of the Narcissa Road entrance across from Maple Acres Farm Market. We can walk over to the market

Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Brittney Morris as she discusses her latest book, "The Jump".Bestselling young-adult author, Brittney Morris joins us as she discusses her latest book, "The Jump".The Jump follows a group of Seattle teens who enter a city-wide cryptology contest run by a mysterious entity called The Order, which will offer the winners high-tech resources that the teens plan on using to stop the placement of an oil refinery in their neighborhood.Brittney will be joined in conversation with author and literary agent, Eric Smith. Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion...Doors open at 1:00pm.

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Join us for this free community event where we can meet to swap seeds for the upcoming gardening season.This is a social gathering for our local community to come together and share any excess seeds we have available with each other. This even has no experts. We are hobby gardeners or completely new to gardening and this will be the first time we are swapping seeds, so we are all coming together to learn!Please bring any seeds you are willing to donate for free separated into small quantities in individual bags labels with the following:Seed Type (Roma Tomato)Date Seeds Harvested

Enjoy a classical concert at JenkinsNature’s Impact on Music: Nature Inspires Earliest InstrumentsSunday, March 12, 2:30 – 3:30 PMicarus Percussion Duo:  Matt Keown and Jeff Stern (marimbas and drums) Learn why percussion was among the earliest instrument families and how these primitive instruments have evolved.Join us for a three-part chamber music series that will highlight the impact and inspiration of nature on classical music. Each performance will feature a different musical group with a thematic explanation from the musicians. This series is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.Members: $25 | Non-Members: $30

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

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Flow and Unwind Yoga: The Tree in Me This series will explore the parallels and departures between arboreal and human embodiment through breathwork, dynamic and held yoga postures, and applications of yogic philosophy. Immerse yourself in nature with this yoga series.  Yoga Instructor Sarah Charlesworth-Attie (she/her/hers) is a Philadelphia-based yoga teacher specializing in vinyasa, prenatal, postnatal & kids yoga. She has been teaching at Awbury for three years Yoga Series Information Tree yoga will be held indoors at The Cope House at 1 Awbury Rd Class schedule: Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm on 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13 Cost: $60 for 4 weeks,

The Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference is a regional forum offering presentations and workshops on environmental topics.The 2023 Lehigh Valley Watershed Confrence highlights Indigenous connections to land and water resources. Presentations will address experiences related to access to clean water and healthcare, sovereignty; treaty rights; connecting tribal youth to their ancestral homeland in the Delaware River Watershed; and the identification, documentation, preservation and protection of Ceremonial Stone Landscapes in the Northeast. Additional presentations and workshops will focus on stormwater and MS-4s for municipal staff and engineers. There will be a track for watershed volunteers engagement, and technical workshops to dive into

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In the face of unending economic crises and climate catastrophe, a reading group that considers what a dignified life looks like?

Join us for the second installment of Friends Select’s new Transformation Talk speaker series.The second installment of Friends Select’s new Transformation Talk speaker series is “Creating and Educating a More Sustainable Philadelphia.” As a Philadelphia institution that is “in the city and of the city,” Friends Select is deeply invested in the sustainability of our natural and built environment, particularly our educational environment. How can educational institutions both teach and embody sustainable design? What does a sustainable Philadelphia look like, what role should our city’s leaders play in getting us there, and what is the role of individual Philadelphians? Our

Explore Tai Chi at Jenkins!Discover Tai ChiWednesday, March 15, 9:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiJoin us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the form.All levels welcome. Classes will be held indoors.Members: $12 | Non-Members: $18

One garbage truck of clothes is burned or sent to landfills every second!Gone are the days when people would purchase a garment and wear it for years. In a world of accelerating demand, entire business models are built on the premise of “fast fashion,” providing clothes cheaply and quickly to consumers through shorter fashion cycles. This linear fashion model of buying, wearing and quickly discarding clothes negatively impacts people and the planet. Join Dr. Julie Stanton, Professor of Business at Penn State Brandywine, to learn more about fast fashion's social, environmental, and economic ramifications. Julie Stanton received her B.S. in

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Learn in an indoor farm that actually produces a variety of products, some you can make at home.

Discussion highlighting tribal relationships to Lenapehoking, the ancestral and spiritual homeland of Lenni-Lenape and Delaware peoples.Wolf Humanities Center • University of Pennsylvania2022–2023 FORUM ON HERITAGELenapehokingArchaeology, Heritage, and the Power of Place for Lenape Tribal NationsJeremy Johnson, (Delaware), Director of Cultural Education, Delaware Tribe of Indians, OKGregory D. Lattanzi, Curator and State Archaeologist, New Jersey State MuseumKatelyn Lucas, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for Delaware NationDaniel StrongWalker Thomas, Hereditary Chief, Delaware Nation Lenni LenapePresented in collaboration with Penn Museum.This panel discussion highlights tribal relationships to Lenapehoking, the ancestral and spiritual homeland of Lenni-Lenape and Delaware peoples of the Delaware Valley. Archaeologists and

Oliver Milman will discuss his book The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World in conversation with Maiken Scott.Oliver Milman’s The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World bravely delves into the recent evidence revealing the alarming decline of the insect world. With a sense of measured urgency, Milman, an environmental correspondent for The Guardian, presents studies from across the globe to elucidate the magnitude of this hidden emergency. In conversation with Maiken Scott, host of WHYY's The Pulse, Milman will discuss the marvelous variety of insects (from butterflies to

Led by Megan Do Nascimento These early morning walks take place every Monday and Thursday from 7 am – 8 am. Join Awbury’s dedicated and fun-loving wellness community while breathing in the fresh morning air. Commune with nature and start your day out right on Awbury’s beautiful grounds. On your way, you may see one of the 136 bird species that were spotted on Awbury’s grounds last year. Or try to find Awbury’s Tree of the Month on your journey through the grounds. There is so much to experience early at Awbury.   Wellness Walk Information No registration is required

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Post Haste, the farm-to-table cocktail bar opening in East Kensington later this spring, is hosting a preview pop-up at Philadelphia Distilling on Thursday, March 16. Post Haste's partner/beverage director Fred Beebe will be offering a tight menu of Post Haste-style cocktails powered by Philadelphia Distilling spirits, which falls directly in line with the forthcoming cocktail bar's locally sourced ethos. Post Haste’s beverage menu will exclusively feature spirits, beers, wines, citrus, herbs, produce and mixers from the Mid-Atlantic. Nothing will be imported, in an effort to both support local purveyors and address the bar’s environmental impact by reducing food miles. (additional

Join us to create a beautiful framed moss wall for your home or office.Learn to create a gorgeous, framed, preserved moss wall with a live air plant. These beautiful frames are handcrafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and are styled with preserved moss, making them super low-maintenance.This workshop will allow you to create something unique while enjoying a new learning experience which will give you a chance to decompress, connect with nature, and learn all about our process to create your own one-of-a-kind home decor.Preserved moss walls are a great way to enhance your mood and add life to any space. This

NPR’s Neela Banerjee and Yale professor Paul Sabin discuss the interaction between journalistic and academic accounts of the past.Climate change is a global issue that requires new technologies, new economic policies, and new production and consumption practices. But it also requires a better understanding of the past and how decades of detrimental decisions and resulting emissions have shaped our current environmental crisis.This panel discussion explores the work of academic historians, whose authoritative research on climate is now published in such outlets as The Guardian and the New York Times, and investigative journalists, who have produced award-winning stories on the troubled

Join us at at Fox Chase Farm for a story walk & sugaring. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Join us at at Fox Chase Farm for a story walk & sugaring. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.$5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, register under the "free" ticket, then email PEC@phila.gov for payment information. 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

Join the Philadelphia Water Department and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a two-day summit for World Water Day 2023!

Case Studies in the Netherlands and the Community of Eastwick in PhiladelphiaCoastal and riverside cities worldwide are under increasing pressure from sea level rise and other effects of climate change. Resilience and sustainability are paradigmatic concepts for the ways in which cities address them and their impacts on water, food, energy, and housing. During this event, University of Pennsylvania students and faculty, alongside representatives from the private sector and the Eastwick community, will discuss their analysis of climate action plans and resilience strategies; explore cultural histories relative to flooding events; and will share lessons learned from Dutch and American experts

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Walk to find edible spring plants that when made into teas can help the body detox from our winter ways. All Ages. Free.Walk to find edible spring plants that when made into teas can help the body detox from our winter ways. All Ages. Free.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. 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

Join the Philadelphia Water Department and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a two-day summit for World Water Day 2023!

This side event focuses on the role of rivers, deltas and estuaries worldwide in the sustenance of mankind.A full day program open to everyone about water as a lead up to the UN Water Conference 2023 in NYC March 22-24th, a mid-term review of the objectives of “Water for Sustainable Development (2018-2028) hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands. A Delegation from the Netherlands will gather with Philadelphians at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center to affirm the central role water plays in sustainable development. Speakers, guided history tours, informal conversations and serious game playing will celebrate water, public engagement, place-based

This will be a poetry performance event along with an open mic. Express yourself.Please join us for an afternoon of words, reflection, and connection. Special thanks to @poetry.plants.power for bringing together a wonderful cast of talented individuals to bless our space with poetry. Artists will be covering topics relevant to our local community. And if you feel so inclined, we’ll be having an open mic portion should you need to express yourself.

Visitors and artists of all ages are invited to take a springtime stroll in the park and then make botanical cyanotype prints.Spring Equinox Sun PrintsVisitors and artists of all ages are invited to take a stroll in the park and then make botanical cyanotype prints to celebrate the equinox and longer days full of light. Led by Ampersand Textile & Design's Nicole Duprée. The spring equinox is a time marking emergence from a season of short days and long nights to a time of balance, warmer temperatures, and budding nature. To capture this time in botanical art using the sun

Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.

“Make it Myself” March musical performance, eco-creative reuse workshop and book reading event for Children (& Other Childlike People!)What is Make It Myself March? A month-long creative reuse celebration for kids & families, including a special, interactive “Make it Myself” musical performance, workshop and book reading event on Saturday, March 18th with: • Special musical performance by Philly's favorite family-friendly band Ants on a Log, in celebration of their new album "Make it Myself”! • Creative Reuse Maker Space at The Resource Exchange, where children & other child-like people & their adults can create art to display in a "Make

Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors

Post Haste, the farm-to-table cocktail bar opening in East Kensington later this spring, is hosting a preview pop-up at Philadelphia Distilling on Thursday, March 16. Post Haste's partner/beverage director Fred Beebe will be offering a tight menu of Post Haste-style cocktails powered by Philadelphia Distilling spirits, which falls directly in line with the forthcoming cocktail bar's locally sourced ethos. Post Haste’s beverage menu will exclusively feature spirits, beers, wines, citrus, herbs, produce and mixers from the Mid-Atlantic. Nothing will be imported, in an effort to both support local purveyors and address the bar’s environmental impact by reducing food miles. (additional

Welcome spring by cleaning, mulching and weeding the Phood Phorest. Then take a moment to taste spring teas and tonics.Learn & lend a hand with "lasagna mulching," weeding, & early planting. Then taste tisanes (teas) made from spring plants that help cleanse and wake the body after winter.No experience necessary, just the interest in learning and enjoying a few hours outdoors working your muscles. Adults, Teens & Families. Older kids are welcome, but need to be registered with a volunteering adult.Questions? Contact Christina at Christina.Moresi@phila.govCity of Philadelphia Covid-19 information This is an all weather, all outdoor program.TICK CHECK upon return

PHS Tree Tenders & Urban Tree Canopies Join PHS’s Trees Program Manager, Mindy Maslin, as she explores the importance of urban tree canopy, as well as how to plant, care for, and advocate for urban street trees. The PHS Tree Tenders program trains individuals and neighbors in all aspects of tree care and maintenance, and twice a year, provides street trees for communities to plant in their neighborhoods.  PHS Tree Tenders plants over 3,000 trees across the Philadelphia region annually. The program both educates and rallies community participants to support one another in providing long-term care for the trees, leading

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

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Dr. Jenny Yang delivers the 2023 VIEST Annual Lecture: Inspired by Nature: Understanding the Chemistry that Powers Our Planet.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Please join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!Title: Inspired by Nature: Understanding the Chemistry that Powers Our PlanetAbstract: Our planet is powered by the sun. Through photosynthesis, plants use solar energy along with carbon dioxide from the air and water to form chemical bonds to grow and flourish. We use

W Philadelphia is hosting a Golden Hour event with Luna Maye on Monday, March 20th at 6pm in celebration of the Spring Equinox. Guests will be welcomed to W Philadelphia's WET Deck by a scene and shop floral experience from Wilde & Lovely, while sounds from DJ SYLO will prime the nervous system for the cellular sound bath massage from Luna Maye. Around 7pm, guests will bloom with the Spring Equinox via a sound meditation concert experience. Spatial audio headphones will guide individuals through an immersive, sonic journey by Luna Maye. Soft seating, yoga mats, and chairs will be provided

Join Master Gardener's for a presentation on Spring Ephemerals at the Willows MansionSpringtime brings warm sunshine, beneficial rain, and a bit of color on the forest floor...if you know where to look! Join Master Gardeners Anita Ann Murphy & Debbie Ziegler on Tuesday March 21 at the Willows Mansion in Villanova, PA to learn about the benefits of spring ephemerals and ways to include them into your garden.Questions? Please email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org

Explore the role of higher education institutions in advancing decarbonization efforts in the context of their communities.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!Over half of the world’s population lives in cities and account for roughly 60% of the world’s ghg emissions, presenting both great opportunities and unique challenges for cities and the higher education institutions therein to address climate change. In this panel, we will explore the role of higher

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

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Kick off your spring by connecting with Philadelphians who want to make our City clean, green and circular!Celebrate the arrival of spring with us at a happy hour at South Philly Tap Room on March 21st! Get to know more about Circular Philadelphia and CP member Glitter and hang out with others who want to make Philly cleaner, greener, and more equitable. Glitter’s founder and CEO will be on hand to share how their split-it-with-your-neighbors block cleaning service works for neighbors, businesses, and communities. They’ll be buying a first drink for all attendees, so enjoy a round on Glitter while

Join us monthly for an evening of care, support and gentle wisdom to companion you on your grief journey.

As our planet grows ever warmer, cities are especially vulnerable to the growing threat of extreme heat.In urban centers across the globe, congestion, the built environment, and intensive energy use can drive temperatures to dangerous highs. With cities housing over 50 percent of the world’s population and producing around 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, urban leaders have a major role to play in addressing this climate driven challenge. They have to keep cities cool while using energy sustainably, and change built environments that trap heat. Disadvantaged communities are at the most risk, with limited access to green spaces, basic

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A conversation about how extreme heat impacts our lives with Jeff Goodell, author of the forthcoming book "The Heat Will Kill You First."Heatwaves – often referred to as “silent killers”– are among the deadliest of all natural disasters worldwide. Extreme heat also threatens the systems we rely on every day, from agricultural production to energy provision. 2022 saw India – the world’s second largest wheat producer – ban grain exports as a heatwave stunted crops, while parts of China’s longest river dried up, affecting hydropower and shipping. Europe alone reported over 15,000 heat related deaths. In his forthcoming book, The

Learn in an indoor farm that actually produces a variety of products, some you can make at home.

Accomplished alumni working in the field of energy share insights for preparing for a successful entrance into the energy sector.This event is a part of Energy Week at Penn, a week of energy-focused events across Penn’s campus. Browse and register for other Energy Week events: energyweek.penn.edu Please join us for a reception at the Kleinman Center following the talk!The Kleinman Center will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. Panelists will discuss their career trajectories, the lessons they have learned,

Make Your Own Wooden Frame and Photo in this two-day, hands-on workshop at NextFab!

Our second annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This four-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define them. This conference delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Tickets to the four-day interactive

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Join us for the first Philly-wide Solidarity Economy Assembly, hosted by Making Worlds Bookstore. 5pm social mixer & 6pm event startThe Solidarity Economy Principles Project defines SE as, “an organizing framework for those who wish to create a systemic commitment to and practice of interdependence and collective liberation in the economic activities that meet our material needs. Solidarity economy rests on our shared values: cooperation, democracy, social and racial justice, environmental sustainability, and mutualism… Solidarity economies emerge from movements and integrate the three common strategies for social change: personal transformation, building alternative institutions, and challenging dominant institutions. Building solidarity economy

Our second annual Tools of the Trades hybrid conference focuses on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This four-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define them. This conference delivers a variety of programming and materials – lectures, resource directories, and a collaborative event – to address the needs voiced by our creatives running small businesses. The conference strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together and no question goes unanswered. Tickets to the four-day interactive

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