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

Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at LA Fitness Bala Cynwyd to raise awareness for soil health.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event detailsJoin us for the Save soil Booth at the LA Fitness Bala CynwydWhen?5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ESTWhere?Address: 25 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004We

Pysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with waxPysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with a wax pen and using sequential dyeing. Because we will work with candles and raw eggs, this class is not appropriate for children. All supplies are included.Tuesday March 28th 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

Holy Family University will host a Distinguished Writers Series featuring Sara Nović, author of The New York Times Bestseller TRUE BIZ. The event is FREE and open to the public. The event will also be livestreamed via Zoom.

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

Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste SitesDCHWS East Spring 2023 Symposium is planned to be an in-person event!We launched the DCHWS website (dchws.org) to include information about the East, West, and Virtual Symposiums, and the Webinar Series. Ongoing updates will be posted on the DCHWS website. If you have questions, please email east@dchws.org.Summary of EventThe applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from the government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field.

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The Green Living Plan underscores the connection between greening and environmental justice, and racial, health, and neighborhood equity.With a field of more than ten candidates vying to serve as Philadelphia’s next Mayor, the organizations and neighborhoods represented by The Green Living Plan (GLP) seek to gain the field’s pledge to expand city investment in underserved communities and address top environmental and quality of life concerns, using a citizen-driven lens that differs in focus from the fiscal models currently in place.GLP’s Executive Committee is comprised of 13 local environmental and neighborhood organizations, in partnership with academia, who have joined forces to

Celebrate Women's History Month with Temple Intern Rosalee with a short hike then a campfire discussion.Celebrate Women's History Month with Temple Intern Rosalee with a short hike then a campfire discussion.Space is limited. No walk-ins. Registration is required so we can communicate changes, if any. 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

Transforming Justice: The Juxtaposition of Criminal Justice Reform and Public SafetyIn its fourth year, the Transforming Justice Conference will focus on the Juxtaposition of Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety. The city of Philadelphia is facing a crisis of extraordinary proportions with the rise in violent crime, particularly gun violence; while it wrestles with reforming a systemically flawed criminal justice system. In our third year, we will explore how we reconcile these coexisting conditions.

Join your fellow SRG staff and your fellow members for this meaningful tour.Join your fellow SRG staff and your fellow members for this informative and meaningful tour of the Historic Fairmount Waterworks and their POOL exhibit-A Social History of Segregation. POOL helps to illuminate a little-known history of segregated swimming in America and its connection to present-day drowning issues affecting Black communities. Weaving together history, art, storytelling, scholarship and place-based learning, this multi-disciplinary work explores the role of public pools in our communities with the goal of deepening understanding of the connection between water, social justice and public health.

Join Making Worlds and The Autonomous South Philly Cinema Association for a benefit screening of Riotsville, USA for #StopCopCItyThe fight in Atlanta against “Cop City” is heating up. The Autonomous South Philly Cinema Association is hosting a benefit screening of Riotsville, USA (2022, 91 mins) to raise funds for mounting legal expenses. Riotsville, USA takes its name from the mock cities built by the U.S. government in the late 1960s to train police and military in repressive techniques to throttle uprisings, much as Cop City hopes to do — unless the struggle against it is victorious.

Children ages 10 + with a chaperone are welcome to join us in an afterschool activity that will promote physical health on the trails.Children ages 10 + with a chaperone are welcome to join us in an afterschool activity that will promote physical health and introduce skills to utilize the Pennypack trails. Space is limited. Registration is required. No walk-ins. $5 per family. Helmets are required for all children under the age of 18. Chaperones should supervise the child to ensure safety; the Pennypack Environmental Center cannot be held responsible for any bodily injuries or lost or stolen personal properties.

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

Become an official certified Save Our Streams water quality monitor to see how healthy your local streams are.About this eventSave Our Streams (SOS) is a great way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League is partnering with the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust to provide a workshop for those who wish to become a certified SOS Monitor and have their data entered into a nationwide water quality database.In order to become a certified SOS Monitor, volunteers must;1. Complete online portion, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz.2. Attend a

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert hundreds of pounds of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects! Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site. Masks required

NSNP is inaugurating Las Veredas, a children's garden with Las Parcelas.We are inviting all of our neighbors to bring their kids for an afternoon of fun! Face painting, gardening activities, crafts, music, and more will be there. This is a day for families and young people to enjoy the gardens and be together. We will serve pizza! This event is free and open to the public.

Local Seed swap!A local farm-based seed company, Truelove Seeds is offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Bring your seeds to share and trade with others. The seed swap will take place on April 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown located at 326B West Chelten Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144.Truelove Seeds is a farm-based seed company offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Our seeds are grown by more than 50 small-scale urban and rural farmers committed to community food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and sustainable agriculture. This collaboration is

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This is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist for guided walks at various locations in NW Philadelphia.Northwest Philly Bird and Nature Walks Various Parks & Recreation Sites in Northwest PhillyMondays at 9amThis is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist and expert birder for a guided walk. We will have binoculars with us, but will look at much more than birds! Pre-registration is requested. All ages. FREE. Message WEC@Phila.gov for more information. March 6 Wissahickon, Bells Mills Road East Parking LotMarch 13 Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave entrance)March 20 Wissahickon, Valley Green (meet

Meet at the Kiosk at Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave. Join us for our fourth seasonal walk through Andorra’s forest, meadow, and hillside trails. The meadow and surrounding forest are bursting with activity, from the blossoming trees to the increased presence of birds. We’ll observe the changes from our fall and winter walks, and welcome the new season! As we walk up to the meadow, we will pass the Treehouse, food forest, and frog pond and will enjoy the extended sunlight with this late afternoon hike. This briskly paced walk will loop back to our starting point for those who

Monthly Plant Swap with where you can share your plants and bring home some new ones!PHS Plant Swaps are a free, family-friendly event. Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), then come to our garden to swap and meet new plant enthusiasts. It’s a one-for-one exchange; if you bring five items, you'll go home with five new items! We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants and special plant society guests with demonstration specimens. Please register before the swap and check in with us when you arrive.

"Cooking Up Change: Sustainability, Seafood, and Substitution in Japan" with Dr. Anne ClausA large-scale and consequential game of substitution is playing out in kitchens worldwide as sustainable seafood advocates try to replace over-harvested fish like salmon and tuna with more abundant species. Such substitutions depend not only on the fishers and eaters who are often deemed responsible for turning the tide of overconsumption, but also on the creation of “conscious” cooks adept at navigating these seafood substitutions. This talk, based on recent ethnographic research in Tokyo Japan, seeks to understand the diverse ways that chefs and home cooks interpret, negotiate,

Monthly Plant Swap with where you can share your plants and bring home some new ones!PHS Plant Swaps are a free, family-friendly event. Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), then come to our garden to swap and meet new plant enthusiasts. It’s a one-for-one exchange; if you bring five items, you'll go home with five new items! We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants, plant society guests with demonstration specimens, and seasonal plant favorites from our sponsor, Solo Real Estate.Please register before the swap and

What do Philadelphia mayoral candidates for office think about climate and waste? Find out in this mayoral forum.Green Philly Climate & Environment Candidate ForumWhat do Philadelphia mayoral candidates for office think about climate and the environment? How will they prioritize environmental issues during their time as mayor? How will it affect your vote for the primary in May and in November? To aid citizens in their democratic deliberations, Green Philly is proud to host the candidate forum on the topic of 'Climate and Waste' for Mayoral candidates seeking to represent Philadelphia. Confirmed Candidates:Rebecca RhynhartRev. Warren Bloom Sr. Climate & Waste

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

FREE Cloth Diaper Workshop!This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents and caregivers interested in investigating them as an option for their child.Join Jen, owner of The Nesting House, to find out why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The workshop will include information about how to get started with cloth diapering, the range of products that are available, and how to choose and care for these products. Product samples will be demonstrated so that participants can make an informed decision.Cloth curious? Join us to find out more!

Learn about the Lenni Lenape history on the Delaware RiverfrontLenape Perspectives and art activityJoin Adam DePaul of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and resident artist Lisa Kelley at Tacony Lab for a talk about the history of the Lenape in this area. This event is part of the programming for the Riverfront North Partnership Greenway artist residency and Mural Arts Philadelphia's Tacony LAB Community Art Center both located within the Tacony neighborhood, a name is derived from Lenape origins meaning "forest," "wilderness," or "uninhabited land."Participants will be invited to weave a small bowl during the talk. All materials will be

Join us for an evening hike under the full Sugar Moon. Adults & Teens. Free.Join us for an evening hike under the full moon. 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, 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,

Stokas undertakes a critical and decolonial analysis of DEI work, linking contemporary practices of diversity to longer colonial histories.In Reparative Universities, Ariana González Stokas undertakes a critical and decolonial analysis of DEI work, linking contemporary practices of diversity to longer colonial histories. González Stokas argues that diversity is an insufficient concept for efforts concerned with anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, and decolonization. Given its historical ties to colonialism, can higher education be locations for unraveling, repair and redistribution?About the author: Ariana González Stokas has spent the last two decades working in institutions as a faculty member and senior-level DEI administrator committed to

We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcNocturnal Wildlife Walks We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcWed April 5 7:30pmWed May 3 7:30pmFri June 23 8:30pm

1-1.5 hournature activities and lessons on most Thursdays.Weekly Afternoon Activities/ Homeschool LessonsThursdays at 1:00pmJoin us for weekly themed, 1-1.5 hour activities and lessons on most Thursdays. We can accommodate requests for other times and dates by appointment for your group. Equipment and materials are provided. These programs are geared for elementary and middle school aged children with caregivers. We can adapt programs to the needs of your group. $5 per child.Frogs & ToadsApril 6 One of the wonders of spring is frogs and toads emerging from their winter dormancy. Learn about what type of frogs live in Philadelphia and take

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

VU PHL is spreading the word by distributing informational flyers throughout the city!What we'll be doing:After an orientation at Uhuru Furniture, we'll break off into small groups and distribute informational flyers in different neighborhoods.Door hanging is an important way to support the work of Uhuru Furniture by getting the word out to the broader community in Philadelphia.Details:Uhuru Furniture 832 N. Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19130Saturday, April 8th, 20239 AM - 12:30 PM8:50am Volunteers arrive and check-in.9:00-9:30: Orientation 9:30-10:00: Travel time to neighborhoods 10:00-12:00: Hang information on doors and/or Education to people about project. (Volunteers will not be soliciting or doing community outreach with this

Make your own greenhouse with recyclable materials & sow some seeds in preparation for spring!Join us for the kick-off workshop of the 2023 season! In this session, Anastasia Alexandrin will teach participants how to make their own greenhouses for seed starting. If possible, participants are asked to bring recycled water jugs or salad containers. These materials will also be available at the workshop. This workshop will take place at Wyck. We will gather in the education building next to the Walnut Lane entrance.Interested in becoming a Friend of Wyck? We would love your support! Get your membership here.

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Farm To Fork A Community Egg hunt Brunch is An Eden Project event series From the Garden Godfather Inc (501c3)Farm To Fork A Community Egg hunt Brunch is An Eden Project event series From the Garden Godfather Inc (501c3) to activate an economic exchange from food to education this Event Series Will provide the ability to inject fresh Produce, Arts & Literacy directly into school systems.

This is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist for guided walks at various locations in NW Philadelphia.Northwest Philly Bird and Nature Walks Various Parks & Recreation Sites in Northwest PhillyMondays at 9amThis is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist and expert birder for a guided walk. We will have binoculars with us, but will look at much more than birds! Pre-registration is requested. All ages. FREE. Message WEC@Phila.gov for more information. March 6 Wissahickon, Bells Mills Road East Parking LotMarch 13 Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave entrance)March 20 Wissahickon, Valley Green (meet

Receive a 1-2 hour in-person consultation in Philadelphia, PA at your growing space to support ag business planning. This is step one.Sign-up to receive an hour of ag business planning technical assistance in-person at your growing space in Philadelphia, PA supporting crop planning, harvest & post-harvest handling, food safety, small space field cropping, and sales to food hubs. This is the first step in the sign-up process. You will receive a follow-up email to figure out a meeting spot and your TA time and date from rbcfworkshops@gmail.com and you will need to confirm the plan for TA. You must cancel

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Stop in our future Germantown store and learn more about our project!Join Co-op members and staff at our future store site prior to groundbreaking! We will open the space so you can see what the building looks like inside, and share plans to make it a great, community-owned food store. Members of our Germantown Outreach Committee and staff will be on site to share info about the project and answer questions. This is an informal event, so feel free to just stop by. The space is raw and there are no restroom facilities. We will have some drinks and snacks

Learn how to turn turn food scraps and other organic waste into rich compost for your plants and garden!Turn your household garbage and yard waste into soil and fertilizer for your garden and houseplants. Learn different techniques to do this yourself, even in small spaces; play with worms, and take home a sample of compost tea.This workshop will be led by the amazing Sally McCabe, Associate Director of Community Education for PHS. Sally has been playing with both garbage and worms for almost 50 years, and doesn't fear either!Registration closes at noon on the day of the event, or prior

Free/ FLOWER ARRANGING Join Bill Kirk of Stein’s Your Florist to learn the basics of flower arrangement.Free/ FLOWER ARRANGINGIf you have taken the previous session, please give others an opportunity to sign up for this class. This is a popular class and we want as many people as possible to be able to take it.Join Bill Kirk of Stein’s Your Florist to learn the basics of flower arrangement. Bill will both demonstrate and instruct using fresh flowers. Each person will leave with their own arrangement.One Session -April 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are

Local authors will share and discuss their newly released book in its second edition.Meet the authors, Edward Sibley Barnard, Paul Meyer and Catriona Bull Briger of Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley. This talk will provide an introduction to this handy field guide, covering how to use it to identify trees while highlighting specific Philadelphia trees from the new edition. We will conclude with a short discussion about Philadelphia's urban forest.This is event will be hosted via Zoom on 4/11 at 6:30pm. A Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register

Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. Free.Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. Free. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us know before the program. City of Philadelphia Covid-19 information at phila.gov.TICK CHECK upon

Learn about your local watershed and what you can do to help protect Pennsylvania’s watersheds!Join Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator for Chester and Delaware Counties, Meagan Hopkins-Doerr, and Trout Unlimited board member Steve Grim to learn about our local watershed and what we can do to protect and improve our waterways. We will walk through Penn State Great Valley's pollinator meadow and basin area to take a closer look at native plantings that you can plant at home to improve your watershed. This program will take place outside. Please wear appropriate footwear and meet at the entrance to

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Philadelphia’s leading Black media outlets and Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church partner for a mayoral candidate forum focused on Black issues.Philadelphia’s leading Black media outlets are partnering with Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to host a mayoral candidate forum focused on Black issues. This forum will be moderated by Andrea Lawful Sanders, host of The Source, and feature Solomon Jones from WURD Radio and representatives of the Philadelphia Tribune, the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, and Fun Times Magazine questioning the candidates. The panel will focus on issues that have a significant impact on Philadelphia’s Black communities – economic opportunity, education, public safety and

Make your own ink for drawing and fine writing from natural materials using flowers and plants growing in our green spaces.Workshop OverviewMake your own ink for drawing and fine writing from natural materials using flowers and plants growing in our green spaces and simple ingredients found in your kitchen! Bottle experiences of connection with natural places and experiment with your own plant-based ink. In this introductory level learning experience we will:+ Make drawing ink from black walnut hulls+ Experiment with dried plant material to make your own custom ink + Learn about binders & preservatives to adjust the consistency &

Spring is in the air! Oh and so is pollen... We've got the perfect remedy for you this Spring Join us this week and make your very own beneficial allergy tea blend. There are a plethora of medicinal herbs that help to provide all natural relief from things like runny nose and itchy eyes!  You will receive: A variety of Medicinal Herbs to create your own tea blend Mini Botanical Infused Honey & Honey Dipper Reusable Tea Bags Virtual Reference Time & Location Apr 14, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Workshop

Learn about organic pest, weed, and disease control from a seasoned Pennsylvania farmer(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join PA organic farmer Bill Shick for a hands-on workshop about prevention of pests and diseases in a small space urban organic production system. Includes identification of crop beneficials, pests and neutrals and prevention techniques for your spring and early summer crops.

For 150 years the South Philly Oil refinery polluted our air and bodies. What should the land’s rebirth hold for the next 150 years? Join us for Healing the Land and Repairing Harm: A Summit on Philly’s Refinery Redevelopment, an engaging, joyful learning experience & dialogue about how the former PES oil refinery land should be put to new use.The summit will unite diverse stakeholders -- bringing together residents, elected officials, environmental regulators, city planners, professors, local business owners, and more -- around the largest redevelopment in Philly's history. --- --- ---Highlights of the summit will includeA Candidate Forum for

Earth day craft fun with Mindy!Come make some art out of recycled materials to get ready for Earth Day! Join teaching artist Mindy Flexer in her outdoor classroom to make giant flowers and butterflies for Pollinator Power!, an installation that will be in Woodmere’s Helen Millard Children’s Gallery in September. Children, teens, and adults are all invited to enjoy creating our pollinator garden together. Come be you with us!This is an in person event held at Mindy's art studio. Limited spots are available, please register early. This is a drop-in art workshop from 10:30 to 12:00. All ages are welcome.

resource fair tabled by local Philadelphia organizations with opportunities for farmers and urban food producers.If you are an urban food producer, a small local farmer, or are interested in farm and gardening education, this is a great opportunity to network and learn about resources and opportunities that can help you reach your goals. A variety of regional farm resource providers from USDA agencies to the city of Philadelphia will be providing information.

Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at Weavers Way Co-Op( Chestnut Hill) to raise awareness for soil health.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event detailsJoin us for the Save soil Booth at the Weavers Way Co-Op, Chestnut HillWhen?Sat, April 15th, 20231:00 pm - 3:00 pm ESTWhere?Address: 8424 Germantown Ave,

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Wild & Seasonal Community Potlucks   Join us four times of year – spring, summer, fall, and winter – as part of our Wild Wisdom and Many Hands Garden & Apothecary Community potlucks. Connect with new friends over wild-foraged dishes, share knowledge about plants of our region, and enjoy delicious dishes prepared lovingly by the Awbury community.   About the Potluck Potlucks will follow this year’s Wild Wisdom quarterly classes and be a great opportunity for students to practice what they’ve learned in plant I.D., cooking, and medicine making. Everyone is welcome to join and is not limited to those who

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Some of Villanova's best and brightest will be sharing their perspectives of Personal, Social, and Environmental Sustainability.Engage with TEDx Talks given by Villanova Students, Faculty, and Alumni at this year's TEDx VillanovaU Conference. The TEDxVillanovaU: Paradigm Shift for Sustainability conference focuses on three main aspects within sustainability: Personal Sustainability, Social Sustainability, and Environmental Sustainability. Held on April 16th from 1:30-7:30pm, it is free to attend, and official attendees will receive a gift pack for a full audience experience. The conference will be live streamed for anyone who cannot attend the conference in-person or to its entirety.

Join fiber artist Kat Sours for a fun workshop exploring how to make pigmented gelatin-based bioplastic for textile embellishment.Join fiber artist Kat Sours for a fun workshop exploring how to make pigmented gelatin-based bioplastic for the purpose of textile embellishment. In the first part of the demo Kat will give a tutorial on bioplastic production. Since this material typically takes 2-3 days to cure, the artist will provide premade bioplastic to be used in the second part of the demo, where students will create their own eco-friendly embellishments to create a piece of embroidered artwork to take home.Supplies will be