Practice your scientific skills of observation, identification, and questioning with local flora and fauna in the Wagner's Teaching Garden!Explore your local ecosystem this summer at the Wagner's Fridays in the Field! Beginning June 20th, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 - 3:30pm.The Wagner's Teaching Garden is our most valuable classroom. Not only is our green space full of pollinator gardens, but it is also a certified Wildlife Habitat, Bird Habitat, and Monarch Waystation—our milkweed plants provide valuable nutrients for Monarch butterflies during their cross continental migration.Visitors of all ages may borrow

Get ready for a fun night of Plant Bingo at Plant & People! Prizes include rare plants, planty swag and more! Plus its BYOB!Come vibe with us at Plant Bingo Night at Plant and People!This isn’t your average bingo night expect planty prizes, good music, and great energy in our greenery-filled space shop and cafe. Win houseplants, rare plants, plant care items, air plants, and exclusive merch while you sip on a handcrafted cafe refresher (included with your ticket).Your ticket gets you:– Bingo games all evening– An automatic door prize–In-store coupon– Entry into a $50 gift card raffle–Good vibes🍷 BYOB

Help reforest 2.5 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants, tend, native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park along the (River Trail).Dates of volunteer events:(Spring/Fall 2025 Tree Tending)Saturday 4-5-25 9am-12pmSaturday 6-28-25 9am-12pmSaturday 7-5-25 9am-12pmSaturday 7-19-25 9am-12pmSaturday 8-2-25 9am-12pmSaturday 11-29-25 9am-12pmTo signup for volunteering, please click "Select A Date"1236 Native Trees and Shrubs were planted in Neshaminy State Park from 2020-2022 by volunteers for Nonprofit Excel Events funded by Treevitalize and in Partnership with Keystone 10 Million Trees.This is a Reforestation project

Come join us every Saturday for movement and flow by the river, enjoying good vibes while we move our bodies! Bring your SPF and yoga mat!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation).Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area.This is an all levels

Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.For a few weeks this Summer, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine!Back for the 5th year, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening, exercise, and joy to help community members improve their health, connect with nature, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors.YOU will earn badges, make new friends, and discover the joy of gardening, walking, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors!During Grow &

Get ready to learn how to address conflict and wrongdoing, focusing on repairing relationships and building stronger communities.Welcome to the Restorative Cities Initiative Training Series! Join us for an engaging and informative event focused on building restorative communities. This in-person training series will start on Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 AM at 5901 Market St. Get ready to learn new skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in your city. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the restorative cities movement!Our Agenda:Session 1 - Intro to Restorative Cities and Restorative PracticeSession 2 -

Join UC Green x Black Lotus Holistic Healing Collective for a restorative experience in honor of Minority Mental Health Month.Join UC Green in partnership with Black Lotus Holistic Healing Collective on Saturday, July 19th from 11 AM to 1 PM at Malcolm X Park for a restorative experience in honor of Minority Mental Health Month.Enjoy free sound bowl therapy, yoga, and nature-based healing, with guided discussions led by Black Lotus instructors. Come reconnect with yourself and your community in a peaceful, supportive outdoor space.Bring your own mat. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: UC

Join us for our upcoming Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good. All proceeds go to DVAA's fundraising efforts.Join us for our upcoming Summer Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good.Whether you’re on the lookout out for basement bargains or want to support a local artist-run organization, we’ve got something for everyone.What you’ll find at our Market:ArtToolsCollectablesClothesArt booksArt SuppliesHome DecorAnd, so much more!This isn’t just any old Flea Market, all proceeds will go to our current fundraising effort to keep our doors open. We want to continue to be a space and

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.LoST in Philadelphia National Historical Park- a Smart-guided Cycle TourAlong with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.The 3,500-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park is amazing to explore, especially on a bike tour! Visitors can peek into American history with General George Washington's headquarters and an encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.This is also home to the National Memorial Arch, modeled after Rome's Arch of Titus.

The Colored Girls Museum kicks off our ten year anniversary celebrationTCGM is excited to celebrate the start of Women's History Month and our significant milestone of 10 years in the community. We warmly invite you to join us for Part Two of our thought-provoking exhibition, "The Intermission." This installment will feature new artists as well as some of our inaugural artists, all coming together to help us celebrate this amazing journey.

Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.This introductory course is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills in bird watching, focusing on the birds found in and around Philadelphia. Participants will learn bird identification techniques, key characteristics of local species, and effective bird-watching methods. By the end of the course, participants will feel confident in identifying common birds found in and around the city.

Experience the horticultural excellence and the summer splendor of PHS Meadowbrook Farm. Tour the diverse gardens while learning about gardening design and the array of trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal annuals. Offered monthly, each PHS Meadowbrook Farm tour will be led by a different horticulture expert that will share their knowledge and unique personal connection to the gardens. Our July tour will be led by Meadowbrook Farm Head Gardener, Glenn Ashton. REGISTER HERE Guests will also have the special opportunity to experience the gardens from originally designed viewpoints from inside the house and will go home with “In the Garden Now” gardening tips

Celebrate summer with an outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community!Join us on Saturday, July 19, for our annual event with Esperanza Arts Center--Arte en las Calles: Fiesta de Verano, an outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community. Timbalona will bring the energy with live Afro-Caribbean percussion and rhythms that will have you moving. We’ll have delicious Latin food, a local merchant fair, and activities for all ages.The event takes place at Marz Auto Central on 5th and Annsbury from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free parking is available, and it’s accessible by SEPTA Bus 47.In partnership with Artcinia and Marz

See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake! DATE Sunday, July 20 TIME 10:00 am - 2:00 pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse FDR Park Philadelphia PA 19145 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museumfor free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the summer and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great blue

Join us for a cozy gathering of authors and readers, where we'll enjoy delicious waffles and discuss our favorite words and books!Welcome to the Words and Waffle Authors and Readers Gathering! Join us for a morning filled with literary delights at 5336 Germantown Ave. Meet your favorite authors, discover new reads, and mingle with fellow book lovers. Dive into discussions, share your thoughts, and enjoy some delicious waffles while you're at it. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the literary community in a cozy setting. CALLING ALL AUTHORS & AVID READERS ~ JOIN US AT WORDS & WAFFLES ~

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come hang out at GrioXArts Open Studio Hours and get creative with us!

In this class you will gain a basic understanding of your home electrical service and systems.. Learn how to safely work on and around electrical wiring in your home, gain familiarity using basic electrical tools, and learn how to wire a light, outlet, and switch. The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $70 ticket, please use coupon code "DISCOUNT10" or "DISCOUNT20" for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost. Also please

Get your chance to tour Philadelphia's famous and exciting 7th Ward with The Black Journey!

Sunday in the park - acoustic music in the vibrant lush community garden settingOlney Culture Lab is proud to bring announce the line-up for the 2025 performance series at Roots Garden in Fisher Park. This series of outdoor performances held in the lush green space of the Roots Community Garden in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia was a breath of fresh air for attendees and performers alike.July 20 - Dan Blacksberg's Freilach's Music - (Klezmer Trombone)August 20 - Mervin Toussaint Quartet (jazz)The event will also feature catering by local chefs who will offer light snacks and refreshments.Attendees are welcome to

Join us for our third annual Sisterly Love Collective Work/Shop, inspiring the intersection between food, business and life.Welcome to the Sisterly Love Collective 2025 Work/Shop! Join us at the Fitler Club on July 21, 2025 for a day filled with creativity, empowerment, and connection. This workshop is designed to inspire and uplift entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. We will have interactive sessions, group activities, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to grow, learn, and share your story with others.

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 22Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages)9:30 AM–12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Shine only.Free of chargeSidewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, and Aug 12.

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 22Summer Storytime (All Ages)10:00–10:30 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Free of chargeSummer Storytime will take place on July 8, July15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, and Aug 12.

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies.Public program for families to learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies on site, followed by a walk to look for caterpillars and chrysalises. Make a butterfly craft.

Join us for a chill Tuesday evening by the Philly River, flowing with good vibes and great company!

Join us in person for the first session of the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness Community of Practice session.The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness is excited to host our first Community of Practice session! Join us at Creative Praxis on July 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM for a morning of learning, sharing, and connecting with fellow grantees.As the first session of this year's Community of Practice, our goal is to foster collaboration and support for grantees of the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness. Come ready to engage in meaningful discussions and activities to co-design this year's Community of Practice. We

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Session #2: The New Interpretation of WorkforceWelcome back to UMA's monthly Flexible Product Fabrication Community of Practice Meetings!Since its inception in 2019, this group has served as a hub for small- and medium-sized businesses and organizations to connect, exchange ideas, and create new experiences. We paused in early autumn of 2024 to focus our efforts on a showcase series to highlight the work of leaders in the space. That series has concluded and we’re delighted to say that we’re producing a podcast based on our findings! It also means that we’re ready to reconvene this (now larger) group with a

Acompañe a la Fundación Leeway y a la becaria invitada Leticia Roa Nixon (ACG '24) en una sesión virtual antes de la fecha límite del 8/1.Obtenga más información sobre la Leeway Art and Change GrantAcompañe a la Fundación Leeway y a la becaria invitada Leticia Roa Nixon (ACG '09, '14, '24) en una sesión informativa sobre la Art and Change Grant (ACG). Durante la sesión, Leticia compartirá la experiencia que tuvo al solicitar la ACG. Descargue la solicitud y entérese de la ACG aquí, antes de la fecha límite del 1 de agosto. Esta sesión será moderada por Gabriela Watson-Burkett

Artist Misty Sol will guide participants in painting with high quality materials, open for conversations, rest, and discoveryCome gather, connect, and create with d’griot’s resident artist, Misty Sol. She will direct participants in a guided meditation through painting with high quality materials, open for conversations, rest, and discovery. Enjoy complimentary tea and healthy orderves by d’griot.Childcare can be provided by request.Participants will leave with custom paintings and some bright clarity and peace for the rest of their week.About Misty SolMisty Sol's figurative painting and portraits, stories, and eco practice are like a sepia toned family photo album rendered in technicolor.

Join us for a fun and informative event where you'll learn how to fight food waste and create a thriving garden, all from your kitchen scrapJoin us for a fun and informative event where you'll learn how to fight food waste and create a thriving garden, all from your own kitchen scrapsWhat to expect:· Interactive presentation: Our presenter will break down the science of composting in a way that's engaging and easy to understand.· Unlock the benefits: Discover how composting reduces landfill waste, improves soil health, and helps you grow vibrant plants!· Hands-on demo: Get your hands dirty (in a

The Science History Institute invites you to an evening of music and scientific wonder with goth-folk duo Charming Disaster! Charming Disaster’s newest album, The Double, explores the world that exists behind the one we know, featuring songs inspired by nature, mortality, magic, ritual, and literary genres ranging from science fiction to Victorian horror. Through darkly whimsical songs about time travel, transformation, and the power of ritual, Charming Disaster celebrates the strange beauty of the natural world hidden world just beyond our perception—from the familiar trees in your backyard to the fantastical forests of imagination. Before the concert, join us in

Join coven organizer Cassie Jones in an open studio session of discussion and crafty play. Different mediums each day, & enjoy a free beer!Come by the coven studio at 10 North Third Street and join in on whatever craft I've got planned for the group. Throwback style to hosting events in my basement for years, I get to choose the craft, and you just show up!This series will serve as a creative exploration project both for me, and for anyone that chooses to come to multiple sessions. People often ask me how I've built up a collection of so many

Come join us for a powerful Sound Bath experience designed to help transmute their grief into strength and resilience.Sound Bath: Transmuting GriefA sound bath for personal and collective healing.Featuring David Healing ArtsAn evening of vibrational, energetic, and frequency medicine.We are carrying grief from living in these times of polycrisis, imperialist and colonial violence, and the daily weight of bearing witness to a genocide.This sound journey supports releasing, transforming, and harmonizing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual layers of consciousness.Restore • Rise • ResistDonation Only Class.100% of proceeds will go directly to two families in Gaza. Donate at the door online

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling and community. Let’s come together to uplift and honor Black immigrant narratives.In partnership with @zoetropolis & @cwslancaster we are excited to be part of the Black Parade series, which celebrates and amplifies Black stories.INGOMA will be taking over the night with a special screening of our films:- Inzozi- The Elephants & The GrassBoth films center on themes of immigration, identity, and resilience.Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling and community. Let’s come together to uplift and honor Black immigrant narratives.

Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, JULY 24Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that visit Jenkins! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of our gardens. Explore the winged wildlife in our world with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities. Discover something new each week!Suitable for ages 2 and up. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver, then themed crafted to take home.Monthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.

Come together for this exploration of North Philly community memory and culture through oral history.Scribe Video Center in partnership with Dr. Diane Turner presents “We Remember and We Recall: North Philadelphia Oral History Project,” an oral history event.The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection of Temple University Libraries, with grant support from the Alston-Beech Foundation, presents: “We Remember and We Recall: North Philadelphia Oral History Project.” A community memory initiative, this project gives voice to current and former residents of North Philadelphia, enabling community members to share the rich history and culture of community life as they have experienced it and

Healthy eating tips, food demonstrations, and guest speakers to provide information on various health topicsThese interactive classes will offer healthy eating tips, food demonstrations, and guest speakers to provide information on various health topics. See flyer for more details.To get to the Culinary Literacy Center, you will need to use the gold elevators in the Parkway Central Library to access the 4th floor. You can ask staff to direct you if you are unsure of where to go.Food Safety Session7/17/2025Featured Recipe: Fruit DipLearn about the Fight Bac! Six Steps to Safer Fruits and Vegetables. Our guest speaker, John Hoffman BSN,

Every Thursday on East Passyunk Avenue! Starting at 5pm, all summer long! ☀️

Hear from experts and community members shaping what it means to protect Black Historic Districts.The Dox Thrash House Project, Brewerytown-Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition, and Community Design Collaborative presents “In Pursuit of Preservation: A Community Conversation for our Black Historic District,” a panel discussion.Produced by Scribe Video Center for the North Philadelphia History Festival.___________________________________________________________________________________________ABOUT THE PROJECT:The Dox Thrash House Project, Brewerytown-Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition, and Community Design Collaborative are hosting an important community conversation about officially nominating their neighborhood as a Local Historic District! Come together with neighbors, cultural stewards, and design thinkers for a panel discussion to explore how historic district recognition

Join us for a chill Thursday evening by the river, let's flow together and enjoy good vibes! All levels are welcome to attend. BYOM!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation). Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area. This is an all levels

Philadelphia Mycology Club with WEC staff with lead a local mushroom ID in our forest.Philadelphia Mycology Club with WEC staff with lead a local mushroom ID in our forest. Learn the basics about mushroom structure, and ecological groups. All ages welcome, $5 per person

Jubilee students present their version of the Freedom Library honoring Dr. John ChurchvilleScribe Video Center in partnership with Jubilee School Students present “Return of the Freedom Library,” a pop-up library and celebration of Black history and literature.__________________________________________________________________________________________ABOUT THE PROJECT:In 1964, John Churchville, inspired by the work of Malcolm X, created the Freedom Library. Its purpose was to expose his North Philadelphia community to the under-told stories of Black history and literature.On July 25th, Jubilee students in grades 4th and 5th grades will present their version of the Freedom Library in order to honor the legacy of the original library and

Join us for a multi-day workshop for advanced embroidery techniques taught by artist Danielle Clough.A Strange Place for a Stitch is a 3-day intermediate to advanced workshop. Artist Danielle Clough will teach a small class her secret techniques to sew without fabric, as seen in her series What a Racket, which she has been building for 9 years.You will learn to stitch on alternative surfaces. This workshop builds confidence in thinking outside of the pattern and material. Participants will explore colour through a variety of value and palette exercises. This will be followed by Stitch Play, which includes colour blending

Come sit in nature and see what you're moved to create.All supplies provided, for all ages and adults . Come sit with us in nature to see what inspries us. Series event.

Ancient Greece - “Theseus, the Minotaur, the Hero’s Journey, and You.”Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)!The human story is not new! Our modern experiences, while clothed with the fabric of our time, are fundamentally the same experiences that have always been happening. The stories (mythology) and symbols (like the labyrinth) that we hold on to and pass down through the generations, some for many thousands of years, are like

We’re helping Fort Mifflin to clean up the nature trail and we’d love to get you in on the fun!Join us on Friday July 25th from 4pm- sundown to help clear the nature trail. Come prepared to work: We’ll be pulling weeds, moving brush and clipping branches!Please bring closed toes shoes, clothes you can get dirty and a water bottle. We'll have suncreeen, bugspray, gloves and water available.This volunteer day will allow us to bring our students out on the nature trail more easily as well as making the space safer and more usable for everyone!

Bring your imagination to life by creating ceramic planters from clay with textured leaf and plant leaf impressions.Hand make Your Very Own Planters With Leaf/Plant Impressions:Bring your imagination to life by creating ceramic planters from clay with textured leaf and plant life impressions. Participants can bring in pieces of plants with texture, such as rosemary, sage, basil, and other leaves, to press into clay, or make use of a selection provided by the Instructor. Finished Planters will be roughly 6.5 inches by 5 inchesPlanters will be picked up two weeks after workshop. All tickets include, a planter, plant and a

Join us in this musical celebration of North Philadelphia’s jazz history and culture!Scribe Video Center in partnership with Friends of the Tanner House and Strawberry Mansion CDC presents “Black Buttafly & The Nu School Collective: Jam Session Tribute to Grover Washington Jr.,” a one-night-only performance.__________________________________________ABOUT THE PROJECT:Born in Buffalo, NY, but maintaining a very special connection with North Philadelphia, Grover Washington Jr.'s mix of jazz and rhythm and blues soon made him a legendary musician, composer, performer, and one of Philadelphia’s musical ambassadors to the world.In this one-night-only offering, Black Buttafly and the Nu School Collective reactivate, remix, and improvise

Support talented musicians in the heart of Germantown at this live music kickback!Germantown Sound Sessions is an intimate night of live music, art, and good vibes inside a cozy historic building in Germantown. With three live sets from AquilDawud, Fawziyya Heart & Braylynn Nahja featuring powerhouse vocals, dreamy instrumentation, and a smooth blend of soft jazz, indie soul and acoustic R&B , it’s the perfect night for good company and great music. You’ll also find visual art on display, complimentary wine, light bites, and a laid-back BYOB atmosphere, all designed to help you discover your new favorite local artists and

Spend the morning volunteering at our garden at Lundale Farm!Join us for a morning of gardening and community at our greenhouse and garden space at Lundale Farm! Together, we will weed the garden beds before harvesting any ready produce. The work we complete will directly lead to produce that will be donated to local organizations that are committed to increasing food security and expanding access to organic produce. Your participation supports resilient food systems and increases food access in our region.No green thumb required - we provide all materials and training. This event is a great way to meet new