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Earth Day Event with Alexander Torrey, CEO & Co-Founder of The Rounds

1810 Liacouras Walk 1810 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in celebrating Earth Day with The Rounds on April 19th from 12-1pm in the 1810 Accelerator!Join us on Wednesday, April 19th, from 12-1pm in the 1810 Accelerator for a special collaboration between ESA, the IEI, Temple Office of Sustainability, and the Sustainable Business Network, featuring Alex Torrey, CEO and Co-Founder of The Rounds.The Rounds is a no-waste delivery service that refills your staple home goods - from pantry items to cleaning and paper products on a recurring monthly basis. They service several Philly neighborhoods and are an official partner of the City of Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability.We will

Is Solar Geoengineering a Viable Tool in the Climate Policy Arsenal?

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy 220 S. 34th St., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the questions surrounding solar geoengineering with a panel with diverse views and backgrounds on the topic.This is a hybrid event. For those attending virtually, a Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event.Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!As the planet nears the critical warming threshold of 1.5C (3F), a class of controversial climate interventions, often described under the umbrella term of “Geoengineering”—the intentional manipulation of Earth’s planetary environment to offset the warming effects of carbon pollution--are coming increasingly into focus on the national and international policy stage. Such manipulations potentially include what’s

Learn to Start Your Agri-Business

2300 Master St 2300 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Organic Vegetable Gardening

Chanticleer, a pleasure garden 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA, United States

Jump-start your organic vegetable garden this spring, inspiring your appetite for growing & designing with vegetables, edible plants & herbsJump-start your own organic vegetable garden this spring and inspire your appetite for growing and designing with vegetables, edible plants, and herbs. The class begins with a presentation covering the basics of how to plan a vegetable garden from scratch. David Mattern will then lead a walk to see vegetable production in varying stages, as he provides ample information on how to create a productive garden in the ground and in containers. All levels are welcome to participate, no experience necessary.Instructor

Academy Town Square: Grasslands: Restoring Bird Habitat

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a conversation with Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s The Pulse, and regional planner/bird conservationist Zoe Warner, PhD.Grasslands: Restoring Bird HabitatMaiken Scott in conversation with Zoe Warner How can we help birds thrive? Join us for a conversation with Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s The Pulse, and regional planner/bird conservationist Zoe Warner, PhD.Grassland birds — such as the beloved Bobolink and Meadowlark — are experiencing the most significant declines of any species due to habitat loss, landscape fragmentation, agricultural intensification and changes in land management. Scott will interview Warner about a 10-year study conducted in Chester County, Pennsylvania,

ENCORE PERFORMANCE: “Birth of the Cool”

Mummers Museum 1100 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Orchestra 2001 presents an ENCORE PERFORMANCE of the SOLD OUT Philadelphia premiere of the mid-century fusion of jazz and classical music, “Birth of the Cool,” on Wednesday, April 19, at the Mummers Museum. Musicians, composers, and arrangers from the original nonet included Miles Davis, Gil Evans, J.J. Johnson, Gunther Schuller, Lee Konitz, John Lewis, Gerry Mulligan, and Max Roach. This performance will feature Orchestra 2001’s jazz players, including eight musicians from The Philly Pops. These concerts take place approximately 75 years after the creation of this ground-breaking musical hybrid. Its informal evolution by leading jazz and classical artists during the

$15 – $35

Canna-edu 101 with Just Like Tomatoes

FarmerJawn Greenery 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our Earth Week 2023 celebration with this incredible learning experience from our friends at Just Like Tomatoes. Time & Location Apr 20, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA About the Event Join us for our Earth Week 2023 celebration with this incredible learning experience from our friends at Just Like Tomatoes. Get hands-on learning all about the canna plant.   You get to take home: Clone Plant Hemp Roll Reference Material

Plantology: Springtime Foraging for Edible Wild Plants

The Creamery of Kennett Square 401 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA, United States

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Springtime Foraging for Edible Wild PlantsHave you ever been curious about how to forage for your own food? If so, join Longwood Gardens and registered dietitian/nutritionist, Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified science teacher, and wild foods author Debbie Naha-Koretzky (“The Wild Edibles Lady”) to learn about the edible plants of our area. Debbie will cover plant identification, safety, look-alike plants, sustainable harvesting, nature appreciation, nutrition, and cooking with wild plants, as well as a wild food tasting. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides)

a river is… Exhibition Opening

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You’re invited to celebrate the opening of a river is…, our first 2023 LandLab artist residency exhibition. LandLab is our immersive artist-in-residence program, providing artists or teams with resources and support to create innovative, site-specific installations or performative artworks. This year’s artists-in-residence, Bitter Officer-Narvasa and Yilu Jin, embarked on a textual and textural exploration of the Schuylkill River watershed. Weaving together memoir, research, and community-based practices, the artists used natural dyes and organic materials from riverbank plants to create textile pieces. Their work considers the legacies of neighborhood change and displacement along the Schuylkill and the increasing uncertainty of life

Urban Foraging with Lady Danni

FDR Park 20th St. and Pattinson Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Lady Danni on a walk in FDR Park to learn about the beauty and utility of plants you may consider weeds!Many people think you have to go deep into the woods to forage, but you can find plants that can provide food and medicine anywhere plants will grow, and that includes lawns and in the cracks of the sidewalk. This walk is to show you the beauty and utility of many of the plants you may consider weeds. Join Lady Danni on a walk at FDR Park to learn more about the plants that grow in the Philadelphia/Lenapehoking area

18th Annual Urban Leadership Forum

Meyerson Hall 210 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Penn IUR awards Steve Adler, Manuel de Araújo, Eleni Myrivili, and Sheela Patel the 2023 Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership Prize.Join the Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) for the 18th annual Urban Leadership Forum, with remarks by 2023 Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership Prize winners. This year’s awardees include Steve Adler, Former Mayor of Austin; Manuel A. Alculete Lopes de Araújo, Mayor, Municipality of Quelimane, Mozambique; Eleni (Lenio) Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer at UN Habitat & Arsht-Rock and the Chief Heat Officer of Athens, Greece; and Sheela Patel, founding director of the Society for the Promotion of

Migration Madness

Wissahickon Valley Park Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We will meet you at different locations in the Park and search for the many birds arriving or traveling through after the long winter.Migration Madness. Different Locations in Wissahickon Park. Fridays at 12:00pm. We will meet you at different locations in the Park and search for the many birds arriving or traveling through after the long winter. This is a guided walk featuring an expert birder. Schedule: April 21- Rex Ave Entrance, April 28- Valley Green (Meet outside the inn) May 5- Cresheim Creek (Allen’s Lane Train Station) May 12- Summit Ave (Summit Ave and Old Line Road entrance) May

Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.   The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

Free

Awbury Earth Day: Forest & Farm Fair

Earth Day: Forest & Farm Fair Join us at Awbury for a lovely, fun-filled day dedicated to mother nature this Earth Day. Tree Plantings 8 am: Philly Forests tree plantings (meet at the Farm for offsite plantings) 9 am – 12 pm: S(tree)twork tree planting & drumming AdventureWoods 10 am: Philly Forests Plant Sale & Fig Tree Giveaway 10 am: Children Tree ID, Scavenger Hunt 10 am: Children’s Edible Plant Foraging Walk & Leaf Rubbings 10 am: Save Soil Organization: Song & Dance Workshop 12 pm: Meditation & Observation Wellness Walk to The Farm, Journaling at stops along the way

Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market

Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104

Join us on Saturday, April 22nd in beautiful Clark Park for theUhuru Health Festival and Flea Market. This free all day program will feature live music, fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, giveaways, a Childrens' Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Free health resources will be available throughout the day to find out more about free programming, resources and more! The Uhuru Health Festival is a health program and economic development project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries. Everyone is needed to get involved! Volunteers and vendors wanted! For

Naturepalooza

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

Free

The Rail Park – Three Mile Vision Tour

2700 Pennsylvania Ave 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Tadpole Transformations 2023

It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at our preserve and see the tadpoles in action! This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. Guests will walk the preserve and look for tadpoles. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all, but there will be lots to enjoy at

Community Clean-Up

Ezekiel Baptist Church 5701 Grays Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Location: Ezekiel Baptist Church 5701 Grays Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143 Registered volunteers will meet at Ezekiel Baptist Church promptly at 10 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. In collaboration with Bartram’s Garden, the Southwest Tree Coalition, and the Roots Tree Crew, Southwest neighbors are invited to revitalize and help maintain the health of Southwest’s public spaces. Volunteers will clear trash and debris, participate in planting, and help maintain young trees. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

Free

Grant Blvd Flagship Launch Event

140 S 34th St 140 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spend your Earth Day at Grant Blvd’s Flagship Store Opening in University City!It’s time to celebrate the opening of Grant Blvd’s new flagship store in University City! Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, Grant Blvd’s Founder, would love to invite you to join their Earth Day party. You’ll get a first look at the new clothing line (exclusively made and sold in Philadelphia), explore their evolving approach to fashion as activism, and to experience their thoughtfully curated and luxurious space at 140 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. There will be bottles of bubbly and sweets sponsored by the baker of Beyonce’s bday

SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists. We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted and led by few contributing artists. On opening day, which is EARTH DAY - Saturday, April 22nd, tours will include environmental advocate artists; Anabelle Rodríguez, Maura Williams and others. You won’t want miss this special opportunity to hear from these artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. Tour runs approximately 45 minutes. FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday (10am - 5pm) ADMISSION:

InLiquid + FWM + Marafiki Arts Earth Day Indigo Dye Workshop

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade, The Fabric Workshop and Museum, and Marafiki Arts to learn how to use Indigo Dye!Join InLiquid, The Fabric Workshop and Museum, and Marafiki Arts on Saturday, April 22nd, from 1-3 PM for a free Natural Dye Workshop and try out techniques to repurpose, upcycle, and transform your textiles. Participants will learn the history and basic process of natural, organic indigo dying and have a chance to try it out for themselves. All skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring a garment from home to dye!Space is

Wildlife Photography Class with Troy Bynum

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

Learn the basics of photography with a focus on wildlifeWildlife Photography Class with Troy BynumSat April 22 1:00-4:00pmIn this class for beginners, you will learn the basics of photography and ways to apply manual setting adjustments in the field. We will explore important terminology and troubleshooting techniques so that you can capture images with your own artistic style.At the end of the class, you will be able to capture pictures of wildlife using manual settings. The skills learned in this class are general to digital photography and can be applied to DSLR, bridge, superzoom or mirrorless cameras.$10 per participant for

Opening Reception: LEADING A COLORFUL LIFE

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT BED is pleased to present LEADING A COLORFUL LIFE, an ambitious six-person exhibition of painting, print, and sculpture from artists connected to Philadelphia. LEADING A COLORFUL LIFE asks viewers to reflect on what color means to them personally: where in your life do you find color? What might it mean for you to live a “colorful life?” The show will be on view April 22 - May 27, 2023, with an opening reception April 22 from 6-9 PM and a closing reception May 27 from 6-9 PM.

Free

Earth Day in the Phood Phorest

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

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning, mulching and weeding the Phood Phorest. Then learn more about seed starting and propagation.9:30-11 a.m. |Mulching, weeding, & early planting.11-noon |Seed starting & propagation workshop. 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 and every day after nature play.Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by

UC Green Spring Tree Planting

Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

UC Green is committed to a greener and healthier Philadelphia!Join neighbors, volunteers, and PHS certified Tree Tenders in planting 50+ trees in the West and Southwest Philadelphia area! Together we can make Philly more green!

Tookany Creek Trail Fest

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

On Earth Day weekend Sunday, April 23, Cheltenham EAC will host the second FREE Tookany Creek Trail Fest! There will be a trail cleanup event beforehand (9 am), bird walks, self-guided hikes, birding activities, a Trail Feasibility Study update, environmental art, free snacks and drinks, and more. Hosted by the Cheltenham Township Environmental Advisory Council with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Wyncote Audubon Society, The Circuit Trails, Independence Youth Cycling/SoMont Cycling Youth Mountain Bike Team, Friends of Cresheim Trail, Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia, Rebecca Shultz Projects, Friends of Curtis Arboretum, Cheltenham Township Library System, Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens, and more.

Everyday Futures Fest Block Party

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us along the whole block of 7th and Catharine St on April 23rd for an art and science centered day of fun!An afternoon of fun for all ages! The Everyday Futures Fest Block Party will take place on 7th and Catharine St in South Philly. Our whole block, Da Vinci Art Alliance, and Palumbo Park will feature temporary installations, music, dance, and storytelling performances, sustainable vendors, interactive workshops, and more! With more than 50 local cultural partners, community groups, and creators confirmed, there’s something for everyone at The Block Party!All presenters will be announced first week of April.Exhibitions and

Live More Marketplace: Earth Day & Community Edition

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

A day filled with music, food, and art exhibits alongside small businesses and community organizations at the Live More Marketplace.Join us as we bring together small businesses, artisans, and community organizations to celebrate and promote sustainable living during Earth Day weekend. Learn about ways to support local non-profit organizations that are working towards uplifting our community. Discover a diverse range of handmade and locally sourced goods, from jewelry and accessories to home decor and artwork. Meet the talented artisans and makers behind these products, and learn more about their stories and inspirations.If you would like to be a vendor, fill

Silent Running (1972)

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

FILM SYNOPSIS After the end of all botanical life on Earth, ecologist Freeman Lowell (Bruce Dern) maintains a greenhouse on a space station in order to preserve various plants for future generations. Assisted by three robots and a small human crew, Lowell rebels when he is ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo, a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions. Lowell and his robots are forced to do anything necessary to keep their invaluable greenery alive. ABOUT “A movie out of the ordinary – especially if you like science fiction.” –

$10

Family Earth Day

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

Celebrate Earth Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM)! Swedes are known for their green initiatives and sustainability efforts, and ASHM wants to share these with your family. Join us for activities on recycling and sustainability. Families can learn about composting, get creative with recycled crafts, enjoy our green books story nook, and make starter plantings! This afternoon drop-in program is Free. The program will take place under our tent on the museum's terrace, rain or shine.

Free

The Roots Art Show

Horticultural center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The ROOTS Art Show celebrates an Afrocentric Earth Day CelebrationJoin us on April 23rd from 3pm-7pm at The Horticulture Center for The ROOTS Art Show. The ROOTS Art Show is a collaborative artistic experience - meaning we intend to highlight the work of different artists, working in a variety of mediums. Black people are at the center of our focus at The ROOTS Art Show and our itinerary is meant to be a reflection of that. Besides art for sale, there will also be live paintings and performances!Libations will be available at our open bar for a OPEN BAR, from

Nonprofit Financial Sustainability Workshop

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join this workshop to discover a new way to look at your organization’s financial sustainability & get ready to put your resiliency to work.Finally, the creative industry is emerging from the pandemic. It’s time to shake off survival-mode thinking, re-evaluate everything, and make plans to emerge stronger, more purposeful, and more profitable.To get you started, we invite you to attend the Nonprofit Financial Sustainability Workshop at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History on Monday, April 24 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us for the 4 Pillars of Nonprofit Financial Sustainability Workshop, facilitated by revenue strategist Gail

Climate Action for Environmental Justice Communities Meeting – Philadelphia

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 North Independence Mall West, Ste 8, Philadelphia, PA, United States

DEP wants to hear from you! Join us to discuss how DEP can meet your community's needs in the fight against climate change. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants to hear from you about climate action in your community! Climate change is impacting Pennsylvanians and people all over the world, however we know that historic and persisting inequities mean that not all Pennsylvania communities will be affected equally. Environmental Justice communities are disproportionately exposed to climate hazards like flooding and heatwaves, and often have limited access to tools to assist their local economies in transitioning to cleaner energy,

Arboretum Volunteer Session

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

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Lineages of Indian Environmentalism

Perry World House | World Forum 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lineages of Indian EnvironmentalismAbout the Lecture:The last week of March 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the birth of India’s most celebrated environmental movement, the Chipko Andolan, a peasant struggle against commercial forest felling in the Himalaya that quickly acquired iconic status. Chipko sparked a wide-ranging environmental debate within India involving scientists, social scientists, and grassroots activists, which critically interrogated the forest, water, energy, biodiversity, and urban planning policies adopted by the Indian state. Ramachandra Guha’s first book, The Unquiet Woods, dealt with Chipko and its implications for the future of nature and humanity. In later work with the Catalan

Small Space Gardening: Building the Perfect Spring Container

PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn all the tricks of the trade for designing a beautiful spring container.Whether you have plenty of outdoor space, a 2x2 patio, or a front stoop, container gardening will instantly transform any area! Join Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at PHS, for a hands-on demonstration and tips for creating a beautiful container every time! Participants will receive 3 springtime plants hand-picked by our Garden designers to take home and design their own container. Registration closes at noon Thursday 4/20, or prior if the class sells out. If you would like to attend after registration has closed, please send an

Yoga On The Pier

Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 7-8 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged! CDC guidelines will be followed. Due to the recent uptick in

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Zoom, Online Only

An online class with Dr. Toby Musgrave, Garden Historian, Designer, Author. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The perception of beauty is subjective and what one person may think beautiful, another may not. This is as true for garden art as for any other art form and in this lecture, plants and gardens historian Toby Musgrave will present and explore a selection of garden styles from across the world and down the centuries that have drawn differing opinions as to their beauty … or not, and delve into the whys and wherefores of the differences in opinion. Dr. Musgrave

$20 – $25

Tree Planting: Selection, Tools, and Tricks of the Trade

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A course with Tony Dufour, Registered Landscape Architect, Anthony Dufour Gardens. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. In this intensive lecture we'll cover the advantages and disadvantages of planting nursery stock— harvested, balled-and-burlapped, bare root, grown in containers or root control bags. Participants will gain a solid understanding of handling and transporting trees, identifying the root collar and proper planting depth, and dealing with root defects such as girdling roots. We'll discuss the size of the planting hole, soil amendments (yes or no?), pruning (yes or no?), watering and tools and equipment of the trade. This course has been

$40 – $45

Volunteer Wednesdays at The Farm at Awbury (Mort Brooks Memorial Farm)

6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

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 on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you

Climate Storytelling Festival

WHYY 150 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The festival will showcase stories from Philly high school students and feature discussions and performances about climate change.This one-day climate storytelling festival, produced in partnership between WHYY’s PlanPhilly and the University of Pennsylvania’s Program in Environmental Humanities, showcases the power of story to explore how one collaborative learning community in Philadelphia is building climate resilience by documenting and sharing personal climate stories across our region. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.Note: This is a closed event and only invited guests are welcome.

Electronics Recycling Drive

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

Dispose of your electronic waste sustainably during Earth WeekHelp us celebrate Earth Week by participating in an electronics recycling drive. This event is a collaboration between Haverford's Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER), the Arboretum, and PAR-Recycleworks. Large appliances, light bulbs, and batteries will not be accepted. All data on devices is wiped and destroyed. This event will take place in the South Lot. The drive will then be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Most items are able to be recycled free of cost, but some items have a cost in order to ensure they

Spring Orchard Thinning and Pest Prevention

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

learn how to thin fruit trees in the spring and prevent pest damage(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join NJ organic farmer and veteran Jose Spellman Lopez for a hands-on workshop about on-farm spring orchard thinning and pest prevention.

Young Naturalists: Observations & iNaturalist

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

City Nature Challenge is this weekend! We will introduce our Young Naturalists to the iNaturalist app and the Challenge. Ages 8-12Join us as we prepare for the City Nature Challenge this weekend! We will introduce our Young Naturalists to the iNaturalist app and practice observation skills, and then explore the ponds, forest, and meadow capturing photos and uploading them to the app for identification. Ages 8-12. Free. iNaturalist experience or camera, phone or app not required. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky

12 Objects, 12 Stories: The Private Estate Era

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A class with Joyce H. Munro, Former Dean of Graduate Studies, Chestnut Hill College; Author of Untold Stories of Compton. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The storytellers for this class are twelve rarely seen objects made of ordinary materials like wood and stone and cloth. They vary in form and function; some have an obvious purpose, but others are head-scratchers. Taken together these artifacts have much to say about the life and times of John and Lydia Morris at their private estate before it was known as an arboretum. Even more, they tell of the Arboretum’s extraordinary heritage.

$30 – $35

Eco-Science Social: Climate Action Happy Hour

Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

As a living hub for ongoing dialogue, connection, and activism, the Penn Museum presents Seeds of Change, a new series of programs intended to spark curiosity, share facts, and inspire action around some of the most pressing issues of our time. One of a three-part series, Eco-Science Social is an after-hours get-together where you can open your mind and make a difference while connecting with experts and communities. Access facts and hear innovative ideas from leading experts on climate change Learn more about sustainable practices Connect with local climate change groups Enjoy zero-food-waste snacks and drinks (the first drink's on

$20

Choosing Sustainable Energy & Energy Consumer Rights in Pennsylvania

Friends Center 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

What should you expect from your energy supplier? What can you do if you’ve been scammed? Learn more during this important discussion.What should you expect from your energy supplier? What can you do if you’ve been scammed? Join Green Philly and The Energy Co-op on April 26 at Friends Center to learn all about Energy Choice in Pennsylvania and Your Rights as an Energy Consumer. In this panel discussion hosted by Green Philly and The Energy Co-op, you will learn:All about Pennsylvania’s current energy landscape and future goalsHow to choose a renewable energy supplier while looking out for misleading sales

Thursday Stewardship

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Thursday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. 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

Nia Dance at the Arboretum: An Embodied Movement Experience

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A class with Lisa Zahren, Mindful Dance Instructor Using gentle, easy-to-follow guidance and open, free-flowing movements, we will experience the Morris Arboretum with all of our senses through embodiment practices, dance, and mindfulness. This experience invites you to dance and move in your body’s way. All bodies celebrated and welcomed. Each of the five sessions will meet at the Visitor Center and begin with a short, mindful walk to the location for that week and will be followed by guided movement and some stillness meditation to open all the senses and connect with that area of the Arboretum. Lisa has

$95 – $110

Excellence in GSI Awards

Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Excellence in GSI Award is the region’s only award ceremony recognizing the projects and people that bring the triple bottom line (environmental, social, and economic) benefits of green stormwater infrastructure to life. The ceremony also celebrates all of the project partners that make them possible. Join us on Thursday, April 27th, along with the region’s industry professionals, developers and property owners, government and non-profit institutions, and academics to acknowledge and celebrate the region’s excellence in green stormwater infrastructure. Awards will be given to projects in the following categories: Public Projects, Private Projects, and Innovation. Featured speakers to be announced.

$75 – $150

Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org

Free

City Nature Challenge

“Welcome to the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 28 and May 1, 2023, Philadelphia and its adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. If you are interested in contributing and helping Philly win, download the iNaturalist app (or visit the website) and start documenting the wildlife in your area. You can also visit our project page to see the latest observations as they come in. A lot of people think cities are mostly devoid of wildlife; there are the pigeons hanging out on buildings, the sparrows in city parks and the

Arbor Day at Historic RittenhouseTown with David Bower

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park and Historic RittenhouseTown beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower! David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. The Arbor Day activities include a ceremonial planting, removal of invasive plants, a guided tour of the grounds, and an opportunity to learn about Historic RittenhouseTown’s plan to become a certified arboretum. No experience is needed. We provide

Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing for Your Health

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Anisa George, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Shinrin Yoku, also known as Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy, is an ancient practice that is now supported by scientific research. Improved immune function, reduced cortisol levels, increased cognition and memory, and improved mood are just some of the clinical findings from this practice. Facilitated by a trained guide to help support your own relationship to the healing benefits of nature, this experience allows for mindful connection to the “more than human world.” Participants move at a slow pace and are invited to connect in a sensorial

$35 – $40

Arbor Day Tree Planting

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

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!The Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4, 1902, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield, Class of 1899, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day. This year Brice Dorwart will be our guest speaker. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility

Germantown Art & Sound

Our House Culture Center 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at this interactive community art show!

Farm Volunteer Day at Awbury Arboretum : Potato Mulching

6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for potato mulching as well as other field tasks such as planting, weeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc.

Borderlands Walk Along the Cresheim Creek with Susan Hauck, Sue Osthoff, and Stan Kozakowski

Corner of St. Martins Lane and Huron Street St. Martins Lane and Huron Street, Philadelphia

St. Martins Lane at the intersection of Huron St. Parking is available on St. Martins Lane. Join us as we go in and out of the park borders, following the Cresheim Creek. We will visit the magical French village, see iconic mid-century modern houses, the remains of old mills and a barn, and a mysterious stand of white pines along the way. There is a creek and busy road crossing on this walk. All ages welcome. Distance: 3 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of

Annual Creek Clean-Up

The Annual Creek Clean-Up is an always fun project we’re partnering on with our upstream partners Wissahickon Trails. This year, we’re setting our sights on Bells Mill Road and it’s parallel tributary. Bells Mill is the only road that runs through the park and crosses Forbidden Drive. Due to the high volume of traffic on this road, it’s often littered with trash. Come help us make a difference in this highly used section of the park! We have a full road closure planned for this event and two meeting locations to choose from, which you can select from below. No

Spring Foraging & Bioblitz Walk

Join us in Tacony Creek Park for an edible plants and Bioblitz walk! What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure During this walk, we’ll identify common plants, the parts that are edible, and look-alike plants that aren’t edible. Learn how the foraged plants are harvested and the ways people use and eat them. For the Bioblitz, we will use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-biological-survey Register Here: https://forms.gle/w4ezfqNkALkLUfjKA *Español* ¡Reúnese con nosotros en Tacony Creek Park para un paseo de plantas comestibles y un Bioblitz! ¿Qué es

Free

CUTLOOSE CARES: COMMUNITY CLEAN UP

Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA, United States

Join us for Community Clean up hosted by CUTLOOSE CARES and Habitat for Humanity!Small changes have a BIG impact on our community! Join us on April 29th as we host our first annual Community Clean-up in Norristown, PA starting at 10 am. This event is completely FREE and all ages are welcome! Grab your family, friends, and colleagues, and let's work together to make Norristown a cleaner place for us all to live! We will meet at the Norristown Public Library at 10 AM and then begin to collect trash within the surrounding area. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing

Educator Hidden Gem Canoe Workshop: Discover White Clay Creek!

Audience: Homeschool providers, classroom teachers, and non-formal environmental educators. Six hours Act 48 available for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers. A certificate of participation will be provided for teachers outside of Pennsylvania. Starting point: White Clay Preserve (exact details will be emailed to participants prior to workshop) Note: Some shuttling of vehicles will happen prior to getting on the water. We will arrange for these details in an email or short (15 minutes) pre-program online video meeting. Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required. The workshop is limited to 16. Register Now Discover White Clay Creek The White Clay Creek canoe program is a paddle-in-the-present moment, featuring peaceful

Paulette Rhone Community Day

Mount Moriah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to celebrate the memory of Paulette Rhone on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Paulette was president of the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery for many years until her death in 2019, and was active with a variety of organizations in Southwest Philadelphia. She was integral in having Mount Moriah Cemetery certified as a Level 1 ArbNet arboretum and was keen to see the cemetery preserved for the families of those interred there and as a green space for Yeadon and the Kingsessing neighborhood.   Family-friendly activities will include a tree planting demonstration, TreePhilly yard tree giveaways for Southwest residents,

Ambler EAC Earth Fest

Celebrate Earth Fest at the Ambler Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Earth Fest on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! This year, our family-friendly Earth Fest is all being held outdoors and it is bigger than ever, with food, shopping, music, children’s activities, educational opportunities, giveaways, electric vehicles, an eco-art show and more. Ambler EAC EarFest will feature outdoor vendors where you can shop for Earth-friendly goods and clothing, appreciate local eco-art with a message, and grab a bite to eat in a fully compostable or recyclable container that will be composted by Back to Earth Compost

Save + Sort Volunteer Day

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.)

Friends of the Rail Park Phase One Tour

The Rail Park 1300 Noble Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Friends of the Rail Park for the Everyday Futures Fest, welcomes you to explore the past, present and future of the Rail Park!Phase One Tour, hosted by Friends of the Rail Park, welcomes you to explore the past, present and future of the Rail Park, a vision for a bold, transformative, and inclusive public park that will utilize historic rail lines to connect 10+ Philadelphia neighborhoods to the city and each other. Starting at Broad and Noble, this walking tour will cover notable historical remnants of the rail lines, architectural gems, vital community assets in and around Phase One, as

SWWAG Workshop: Greenhouse Basics

Bartram’s Garden Greenhouse Complex 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learning how to begin a garden when starting from seed, through the process of up potting. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and how to care for seedlings. This workshop is perfect for beginners! Instructor: Sybria Devereaux Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

Paper Making workshop – Blow Outs

The Barn at Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spring Paper Making SeriesIn this two-hour workshop participants will be guided to experiment with the Western papermaking process of blow-outs to create a unique layered image. Working with stencils and a hose, students will learn to create an image by subtracting pulp and layering the resulting images. Through this manipulation and juxtaposition of different colored paper pulps participants will create a one of a kind all-paper piece. Participants are encouraged to bring mylar stencils, lace fabrics, or other waterproof objects of their preference to include on their creation. All levels of experience are welcome, no prior experience needed.Water resistant footwear

Native Bees at the Arboretum

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A course taught by Ryan Drake, McCausland Natural Areas Manager, Morris Arboretum The Morris Arboretum hosts a great diversity of native bees and ways to support these important insects. This workshop will be a hybrid of classroom learning about pollination ecology, field ID, and training on photography-based citizen science so that you can contribute data on our native bees. Then we will take a walk through the Natural Areas to put our ID skills and citizen science to practice through a variety of habitats. Wear good hiking shoes and bring a camera along, cell phone or other.

$30 – $35

Topanga Tries: Fundraising, A Benefit for Bread & Roses

Ruba Club 416 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Topanga Tries: Fundraising - A Benefit for Bread & Roses. Raising funds for the Racial & Economic Justice Fund for community orgs in PhillyTopanga Tries: Fundraising - A Benefit for Bread & Roses. Raising funds for the Racial & Economic Justice Fund for community orgs in Philly. The 2023 the Racial & Economic Justice Giving Project brings together a group of people from across race, class, age, and gender who share a vision for social justice and want to apply their time, talent, and resources to supporting movements for change.Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8pmYou

BioBlitz Hike at Penn Treaty Park — City Nature Challenge

Atelier Art Gallery 1301 North 31st Street, Suite 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a bioblitz at Penn Treaty Park for the 2023 City Nature Challenge.We'll meet near the parking lot and review how to use iNaturalist. After everyone feels confident in their ability to use the app, we will begin exploring the park and creating observations of our findings. We will share tips for making observations of organisms in many categories including insects, plants, mushrooms, and animals. This event is part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge. Uploading observations to iNaturalist is strongly encouraged. The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a 4-day bioblitz where cities around the world compete and

The Wissahickon as a Watershed Park with Lisa Stout, Bill McGeeney, and Matt Kokoszka

Pachella Field 6751 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at the Pachella Field Pavilion Join us as we take a 2.5 hour hike (~3 miles), visiting spots throughout the Wissachickon Valley Park that point to the history of the Wissachickon Creek and the creation of the park to protect the water, examples of the power of water in shaping and reshaping the park, and efforts to restore and preserve the watershed. Dogs on leash permitted. Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Difficult 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 systems,

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Philadelphia’s 2023 Garden Day & Plant Sale

Horticultural center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Philadelphia County Penn State Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Day & Plant Sale on Sunday, April 30, 2023! This year, we will have a large selection of affordable seedlings, native plants, and house plants for sale, including 100s of varieties of unique vegetables, herbs, native plants, and pollinators. Take advantage of great prices (and great plants!) for starting your garden or adding to an existing landscape. All plants have been carefully cultivated by Penn State Master Gardeners and proceeds support our educational programs in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Master Gardeners will also host garden tours, gardening workshops & demonstrations

Free

BAPS + Market Place: For Plant Lovers

One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 3rd annual BAPS (Big A** Plant Sale) + Marketplace is a day of everything planty. Workshops, plant based food, pots and a lot of plants.Locally made artisan goods, vegan food, botanical beverages and other goods, select vendors and non-profits will provide goods and information for your plant loving needs. There is also a plant and seed swap. Perfect time to look for your veggies, herbs, houseplants, and pots.Entrance is free 10-5. Some of the workshops include: Blue Jean Garden Aprons , Open Terrariums, Repotting Basics and a Children workshop for ages 6-10.This is an outdoor event for the entire

Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery

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

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

Climate Action Workshop with Vienna Teng

City Winery 990 Filbert st, philadelphia, PA

Discover what enjoyable, meaningful climate action looks like for you - and fellow music fans - with songwriter/climate activist Vienna TengAre you ready to do more about climate change, but feel a bit overwhelmed? Wish you knew where to put your limited time & energy? This workshop might be for you.Drawing on her recent years working in environmental sustainability, Vienna will help you discover what enjoyable, meaningful climate action looks like for you personally, tailored to your unique circumstances, interests, and superpowers. You'll get to know some fellow music lovers taking their own similar journeys, and you’ll come away with

Everyday Futures Fest Banquet Dinner

Head House Square Philadelphia, PA, us

Celebrate the 2023 Everyday Futures Fest with local food, drinks, neighbors, and new friends! All proceeds benefit paying local artists.This year to capstone the Everyday Futures Fest, DVAA will be partnering with local restaurants and craftspeople for a fundraising banquet that celebrates the incredible talents of Philadelphia’s creative community under the Shambles at Headhouse Square! After a month of over 50 sustainable craft centered events all over the city, join our festival partners and supporters to let loose, meet new friends, and gather for dinner and beverages provided by local neighborhood restaurants and breweries and decorated by local makers. Everyone

Northwest Philly Nature and Bird Walks

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

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

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Monday, May 1, PM session

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit 601A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Young Naturalists: City Nature Challenge

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

On this final day of the City Nature Challenge, our Young Naturalists will have a chance to officially participate.On this final day of the City Nature Challenge , our Young Naturalists will have a chance to participate and add their observations to Philadelphia’s observation count. We will return to the ponds, forest, and meadow to capture photos of as many species as possible. iNaturalistexperience or camera, phone or app not required. Ages 8-12. 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.

DIY Bamboo Trellises

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

Join us for this free program to create trellises for indoor plants to climb on.Join us for this free program to create trellises for indoor plants to climb on. We will use bamboo cut from around the estate. Participants will learn two different types of trellis knots. Participants will receive instruction, and materials and will walk away with a finished trellis they can use at home for a growing plant!This workshop is created and run by our Bloomberg Interns, Shahzad, and Nahiyan.

May Plant Swap

PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Monthly Plant Swap 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. By

CITY NATURE CHALLENGE: TWILIGHT TOAD WALK

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

We'll listen to the songs frogs & toads, and record these and other sightings with iNaturalist for the City Nature Challenge. This hike coincides breeding season of some frogs including American toads. We will listen to the songs of these night singing amphibians and record these and other sightings with iNaturalist for the City Nature Challenge occurring 4/28-5/1. iNaturalistexperience or camera, phone or app not required. 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

Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

Virtual Tours of English Gardens

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Arboretum’s rosarian Erin Conley had the incredible opportunity to work at a private garden in England from June to September 2022, thanks to a Chanticleer Scholarship. While abroad, she visited 30 gardens in England. Join her on a virtual tour through some of her favorites, including a few of England’s most famous gardens as well as other notable gardens in the English countryside. Besides providing lush images of double borders and the stately and classic English hedges, Erin will highlight what makes an English garden, the influential characters behind these famous gardens, and exciting plants she encountered along the

$20 – $25

Volunteer Wednesdays at The Farm at Awbury (Mort Brooks Memorial Farm)

6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia

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 on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens: Rhododendron Ramble

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Taught by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, and presented by Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Since opening the garden gates in 1976, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens has built a remarkable collection of plants in the Ericaceae (heath) family, including the stars of their spring display— rhododendrons and azaleas! Enjoy a tour through the woodland gardens that are bursting with color because of these sensational shrubs, complemented by diminutive woodland wildflowers. The ever-expanding collection includes evergreen azaleas, large-leaf rhododendrons, and native deciduous azaleas. Explore the differences between rhododendrons and azaleas, check out some unique

$35 – $40

Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Wednesday Walkabouts Wednesdays, April 12 – June 28, 1 – 2 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesday afternoons this spring to rejoice in the re-emergence of our beautiful gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the seasonal landscape and staff leader. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, or our nationally accredited collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! Free of charge

Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

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

Diasporic Gardens Gallery Show

205 S 34th St 205 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the opening reception of a gallery show with work from collage workshops on diasporic gardens.This gallery showing is a part of a yearlong participatory arts project, Multispecies Relations Across Diasporic Landscapes, that experiments with collage and conversation as ways of weaving multispecies narratives from members of diasporas. In a world of science-based environmental policy making, we need more ways of challenging the limits of established scientific frameworks and values. Particularly when addressing issues of climate adaptation and conservation, the myth of the “pristine wild” undergirds much of the logic in pursuing conservation science research. This myth imagines

Art & Mindfulness Workshop

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!Art & Mindfulness WorkshopWednesday, May 3, 6 – 7:30 PM*Theme for May 3: Botanical Impressions & Relief (clay)Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionCreatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins - indoor option available for inclement weather.No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and

Container Gardening

Attend this session to learn all about container gardening with master gardener, Rich Kedanis!Container gardening is a space-saving, water-wise, and beautiful method that provides everyone with access to gardening. Join Master Gardener Rich Kedanis for a presentation on container gardening basics and the different applications and arrangements for success with both outdoor and indoor containers. We will focus on flowers, herbs, vegetables, and more!This event will take place virtually via zoom. The zoom link will be emailed to all participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.