Events

Learn the process of stained glass while making a Ouiji board planchette to hang in your home!With this workshop you will have a chance to learn about all the steps of building a stained glass piece. This class will involve cutting much of your own glass, copper foiling and soldering, assembling a cane border, and attaching a hanging crystal ball! You can choose your colors from a combo of pre cut colored glass, and will cut some pieces yourself. We will add metal wire hangers.You’ll be completing most steps of this project on your own. If you have any experience

Join us at the BGCC, where we have a lineup of authors, vendors, and delicious food. Admission is free, and all are welcome!This event is FREE to attend Black History Culture Fair - Celebrating Black AuthorsThis event is a part of BGCC's 95th Anniversary CelebrationJoin us at the Boys & Girls Club of Chester, where we have a lineup of authors, vendors, and delicious food. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join.RSVP online today! Accepting vendors and authors on a first come, first served basis.All slots for food vendors have been filledVendor & Author Fee: $25Link to register

Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care. 1pm to 3pm. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jessica at jshahan@newlingristmill.org or 610-459-2359.

In honor of Black History Month, join us to meet and pay tribute to ordinary people who did extraordinary things.  On this walking tour of Laurel Hill West, you’ll meet Black trailblazers who broke color barriers and overcame adversity to make lasting contributions to music, entertainment, politics, sports and more.   You’ll hear their stories and enjoy a walk in the beautiful setting of this historic cemetery. Tour Guide: Sarah Hamill COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to

Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.Theme: WHAT IS, WAS, and NEVER WAS.Meet inside 30th Street Station at the angel statue on the east side of the main hall. Bathrooms are nearby. Event lasts roughly 2 hours. Begins at 30th Street Amtrak Station, ends at 69th Street Terminal.Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.After meeting at the angel statue, we will walk outside the station to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure back in the 1950s. After riding the underground trolley eastbound, we see where the El originally circled City Hall.

Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22Wool Art Painting Workshop1:00 – 3:30 PMMaria Gio, Artist and Owner of Mara Effects—Wool ArtCLASS THEME: ImpressionistsDiscover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art. Wool watercolor is an exceptional, meditative art where the piece is created by layering dry wool onto fabric (not needle felting). Under the weight of glass these complex layers of wool appear vibrant and rich with 3D effects.Choosing from sample designs, you’ll go step by

Join us for an informative and hands-on intensive workshop on pruning fruit trees and berry bushes.Workshop DetailsPruning always seems to be a topic that intimidates a lot of people. One wrong snip and you could set your fruit tree back years! But at the same time, once you understand the fundamentals, you'll realize just how easy and enjoyable pruning really is. So get ready to leave your pruning worries behind and come join us for a day-long pruning workshop where we will co over the fundamentals of pruning fruit trees, nut trees, berry bushes, and other plants!Workshop FormatThe workshop will

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggles of local gays and their friends alike! Come on this LGBTQ history walking tour of the Gayborhood!

TheLEDC's Art Committee invites you to celebrate the opening of our newest art exhibit, "Object Memory" on Saturday, February 22, from 5-8 PThe LEDC's Art Committee invites you to join us for the opening reception for Object Memory on Saturday, February 22, from 5-8 PM at the 20*20 Gallery in Lansdowne, PA.Without prompting, some objects have the ability to transport us to another time and place. These imprints, however, are often fragile and fallible — shaped by telling, retelling, omission, and embellishment.In Object Memory, artists Jen Blazina and Ashley Catharine Smith collect, mend, and revise objects — some inherited from

Join us for the closing reception of the group exhibition "Beg. Barter. Steal", featuring an artist talk followed by a storytelling event.Join us for the closing reception of our current group exhibition beg. barter. steal. featuring artwork by the members of the Vox Populi artist collective. We will begin the evening with a series of short talks by participating artists, followed by a special storytelling event.5:00 p.m. Artist Talk6:30 p.m. Storytelling eventRead Aloud: An evening of storytelling with Philadelphia artists sharing their favorite folk tales out loud. Get cozy into the shape of story, allegory, weirdness, recollection, wisdom, and magic.beg.

Tatreez Workshop with Johara Shamaa February 22nd, 2025 at 6 PM In this workshop, we will explore the rich history and cultural significance of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian embroidery. Participants will learn about the origins of this art form, the different techniques used, and the symbolism behind motifs and patterns. We will learn about thobes from different Palestinian cities, understanding how each region’s style is unique and represents its local heritage. Then, each participant will have the chance to practice Tatreez techniques and create their own piece of art, Either a framed design or bookmark. Class run time: 2 Hours Class price:

An all level Hatha yoga class for the fam. With a relaxing meditation at the end. Enjoy a Sunday morning with your loved ones.This class with be for the whole family. All level Hatha yoga class. With a relaxing meditation at the end. Enjoy a Sunday morning with your loved ones.d'griot will provide complimentary herbal tea. About Lex:Alexa is a yoga instructor residing in the Germantown nieghborhood. She has her RYT-200 in Hatha yoga and teaches regulary at studios across the Philadelphia area. She works to find ways to provide affordable yoga to the community.More about d'griot.d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is

Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Greenhouse Yoga at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on select dates throughout the winter. Escape the winter blues and connect with your practice in the lush, tropical setting of the Horticulture Center’s greenhouse. These all-level classes take place on select Sundays and will be led by a rotation of experienced teachers from Tula Yoga. ABOUT THE HORTICULTURE CENTER: The Horticulture Center in West Fairmount Park, a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, was built for the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It sits on the site of the former Horticultural Hall, an 1876 Centennial Exposition building. Within

Come join us to make a one-gallon self-sustaining BioActive Terrarium! $75 per terrarium or $90 for a couple to make ONE TERRARIUM together.🌿 Join Pretty Green Terrariums for an immersive BioActive Terrarium-making Workshop!📅 Date: Sunday February 23rd, 10am-12pm🕒 Time: Doors open at 10 am📍 Location: 1116 South St Storefront🌟 About the Workshop: Indulge in a unique BYOB experience where you'll craft your very own one-gallon terrarium. Our BioActive Terrarium workshops are a fan-favorite, spanning 2 hours and providing all the materials you need. "Bioactive" means these terrariums mimic nature, with added organisms like isopods, springtails, bacteria, and fungi to create

NextFab South Philly is opening its doors for a two-day sale of equipment, tools, furniture, and materials as we move to our new location. This is your chance to acquire high-quality items at discounted prices. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your workshop, start a new project, or simply find some unique pieces, this sale has something for everyone. On Saturday, February 22nd, NextFab members get exclusive access to our pre-sale for a chance to browse the selection before anyone else and snag the best deals. On Sunday, February 23rd, we’ll open the sale up to the public. Come explore our

Join us at Natural Creativity on the last Sunday of each month for Open Play!Looking for a place for your young person to play, explore, and grow? Come to Natural Creativity's unique self-directed play/learning space in Germantown on the last Sunday of the month, 12-2pm. Young people can come and experience our offerings. 4-6 year olds must be accompanied by an adult, while 6-12 year olds can be dropped off.

Create an original wall hanging using botanical materials (wool and fibers optional). All materials provided and locally sourced.

https://www.meetup.com/blackphiladelphia/events/305903628/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=linThe origins of soul food emerged out of struggle and survival mechanisms of enslaved African people in the Deep South. They were given scraps of animals, such as chicken feet and heads, pigs snouts and intestines, oxtails, and other leftover organs, low in quality and nutritional value. Using these, they refined African traditional recipes into dishes that have become staples in American food culture.To commemorate Black History Month, we will be paying homage to African American soul food traditions in a budget friendly, veganized way,Menu:Chicken (oyster mushrooms)Mac-n-cheezeKale GreensAll gluten-free, soy-free, nut-freeFebruary is Black History Month and Vegan Cuisine Month, so

Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspirationSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30 – 3:30 PMMimi Stillman (flute) and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich (percussion) - members of Dolce Suono EnsembleJoin us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow.This concert is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Click here to view the three-part chamber music series.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35

Photo courtesy of Chuck Uniatowski Meeting at the Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk Join Debbie and Jim on our last hike of the winter. This month we’ll be appreciating some of the work done by the FOW in 2024 as we traverse 2 reroutes and walk across the new pedestrian bridge. And we’ll note the beautiful vistas before the trees leaf up in the spring. We’ll pass by some areas of historical and cultural interest and also some beautiful rocks. Our route is about 3.5 miles and includes some rocky ascents and descents. Save some energy for the climb up to

Enjoy an hour walk / hike on one of our maybe trails to stay moving this winter!Health walking group that meets weekly and walks for an hour. Walking through the winter!weather depending

Bring out your child's inner wildlife artist! Create a painting for the National Wildlife Service’s national duck stamp contest!Junior Duck Stamp Contest,Create a painting for the National Wildlife Service’s national duck stamp contest!  Ages 6 to 18 are eligible.  Entries must be based on an actual animal.  Learn about waterfowl in the process.  Note: You will need 2 or 3 sessions to complete your work.Registration needed!https://www.fws.gov/program/junior-duck-stamp

An introduction to making paper at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library.In this introductory course you will learn the basics of western-style papermaking including sheet forming, and how to easily modify moulds to create different shaped sheets, as well as proper studio cleanup. A materials fee covers pre-beaten cotton/abaca pulp, as well as use of moulds, deckles, felts, and drying system. Students will need to pick up dry paper from the studio the following week.Please note: We require all visitors to the Soapbox wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status. The instructor reserves the right to ask you

Join us for a informative session with Kara Jo to learn practical and easy tips and tricks to get better sleep!Join our favorite clinical herbalist, Kara Jo in her 4 part series this winter to discuss everyday yet important topics that affect our heath. In her last last session she will focus on herbal remedies for sleep. She will share which herbs can help with sleep health and how to prepare easy herbal concoctions in your kitchen to aid your sleep troubles. This virtual session will be hosted on Zoom on 2/24 at 6:30pm. You will receive a Zoom link

This is a crochet class & meetup that is beginner friendly. You will learn fundamental stiches of crochet and be provided a pattern to takeBegginer friendly crochet with yarn, hooks, and patterns available. More advanced crocheters are welcome to join in.

Homeschool Families can learn about maple trees, sap, and the process we use to create maple syrup. Taste test sap and syrup!Homeschool families can join us at the Tree House to learn about maple trees, sap, and the process we use to create maple syrup. Taste test sap and syrup!  Registration necessary.

Delicious recipes that have nourished souls throughout time and stories inspired by the African Diaspora.Incredible foods and writings from people of African descent — rooted in the nourishing legacy that continues to propel us towards liberation. Featuring recipes and excerpts from books like For the Culture, In Bibi’s Kitchen, How Long Til Black Future Month, and Parable of the Sower. 

Join YPE for a recruiting happy hour at Frankford Hall! Meet new board members, get involved, and enjoy great company & drinks!Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) is excited to announce its upcoming involvement happy hour on February 25th, 2025 at Frankford Hall! This event provides a platform to get involved with the energy community and industry across Greater Philadelphia. YPE serves to engage and connect professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts working across various sectors in the energy industry.Kicking off at 5:30 PM, this casual gathering invites young energy professionals to connect and get involved. With Frankford Hall's great drinks and tasty

Join us for a discussion with Ruth Ben-Ghiat for a conversation on the role that media must play in keeping democracy alive and well.If 2024 was the year of democracy—a year that saw more people worldwide heading to the polls than ever before—then what is in store for 2025? Early returns are worrisome: political repression continues to throttle civil society movements while global media struggles to keep pace with rampant information manipulation and propaganda. In many places autocratic leaders are tightening their grip on power and democratic backsliding seems to be on the rise globally. Join Perry World House as

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime. The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

a free virtual coach'n session for folks needing support in their story. Transform the old to the new, personally + professionallyCome to this free weekly virtual coaching session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new.blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally.Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation.RSVP to be reminded. and log in to Instagram @dgriot.phillyMore about blew:blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entreprenuer, and certified life coach. From orphaned to owning multiple community based

Join us for a conversation with journalist and blogger Matthew Yglesias, a longtime commentator on American politics and economics.Join us for a conversation with journalist and blogger Matthew Yglesias, a longtime commentator on American politics and economics. Previously at The Atlantic and Vox, which he co-founded, Matthew Yglesias writes the Slow Boring newsletter and is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He has been recognized as a major voice on the center-left pushing for housing reform and issues-focused politics. Drawing from his extensive experience, Yglesias will provide insights into the challenges facing contemporary governance, policy debates, and the future of political discourse

A textile reuse, mending, and upcycling gathering. Drop-in every other week!BYO mending projects. I’ll be on hand to help, whether it’s darning, patching, or something else. Some basic supplies (needles, embroidery thread, pins, scissors, sewing machine, iron, interfacing, basic thread) will be provided.Feel free to BYO handcraft, specific color thread, etc.This gathering is about repairing our clothes and extending the life of our textile belongings, together. Come fix that hole in your sock, sew on that button, hem that pair of pants.Show up, hang out, and fix your things.While this isn’t a formal workshop or class, support is available for

Wonder as We Wander in Our World – CREATURESWelcome to PA IPL's 2025 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series! As the saying goes, "all who wander are not lost." Join us on Wednesday evening, February 26th at 7:00pm for the first installment of our 2025 Interfaith Spiritual Care series, Wonder as We Wander in Our World. Using music, poetry, prayer, small group discussion and imagery, this hope-filled zoom program will focus on the theme of wonder, as we explore the amazing creatures of the earth.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event

Join us from 7-9PM, on Wednesday, February 26th at Triple Bottom Brewing for the perfect stitchin’ class to commemorate 2025! We’ll be guiding you in creating your very own embroidery journal :) What’s an embroidery journal? An embroidered journal is a unique way to commemorate your year with stitchin'. Small symbols are used for different happenings in each month - these can be anything! From a cool movie you saw, place you got to check out or even more important happenings that you wanna look back on and celebrate. What’s included in the workshop? As usual, all the supplies and

This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!

Book of the Month for Feb about the sustainable skill of mending what we have. Available to borrow at Andorra Library.Meet to discuss the book of the month Mend by Kate Sekules. How the susatibale skill of mending is coming back as a eco conscious skill

Delicious recipes that have nourished souls throughout time and stories inspired by the African Diaspora.Incredible foods and writings from people of African descent — rooted in the nourishing legacy that continues to propel us towards liberation. Featuring recipes and excerpts from books like For the Culture, In Bibi’s Kitchen, How Long Til Black Future Month, and Parable of the Sower. 

Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City (Temple University Press, 2024) and the ghosts that reveal new truths.“Building ghosts” are the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies, they can reveal remarkable things, such as an old staircase going up the side of a building or plaster traces left by a set of shelves in an attic gable. As history in our changing cities is erased and remade, these ghosts can be ephemeral or enduring. They can be quickly revealed and

Join Woy Magazine, cinéSPEAK for a screening and conversation with the filmmaker celebrating Afro-Cuban heritage and cultural resistance!Join Koletivo Sin Nombre, Woy Magazine, cinéSPEAK and Gloria Rolando for a screening of El Alacrán, a film on Havana’s Carnival comparsa, and a discussion on the Carnival in both Cuba and Haiti - and its connection to cultural resistance. Celebrate Afro-Cuban heritage and Caribbean solidarity!Koletivo Sin Nombre is a collective of artists, organizers, and athletes who use creative resistance to build solidarity across Nuestra America. Follow: @Kolektivo.Sin.Nombre (Instagram)**EVENT FLOW**DOORS @ 5:30PMSCREENING & CONVERSATION with the filmmaker @ 6:00PM—**TICKETS**FREE TO ATTEND —DONATIONS TO

Join Mural Arts and artist Amir Campbell for an evening of joy and celebration of Sharswood history and community!Join Mural Arts and artist Amir Campbell for an evening of joy and celebration of Sharswood history and community! These events kick-off the upcoming mural series at Webb Plaza. We invite you to contribute to a Sharswood history timeline, participate in an art-making exercise, and engage in a photobooth to document your iconic dance moves.

Make your own zine at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this eventDo you have a story to tell, information to share, or art/poems to display? Join this Zine-Making and Bookbinding Workshop, no experience is required! Zines are a great way of sharing your ideas with your community, and we’ll work together to craft your zine!This class will focus on creating a zine out of your idea, covering how to make zines and bind small books. We’ll learn how to make 3 styles of zines. and 2 bookbinding styles. You can decide what matches your

Everything is connected—from the scraps in your kitchen to the water in our streams. When food waste is composted instead of thrown away, it transforms into a powerful soil conditioner that benefits watersheds in major ways: Reduces runoff: Compost-enriched soil acts like a sponge, holding rainwater and filtering out pollutants before they reach rivers and streams. Builds healthier landscapes: Compost restores soil health, which supports stronger plants and ecosystems that naturally protect water quality. Reduces chemical pollution: By naturally enriching your soil, compost decreases the need for synthetic fertilizers, which often wash into waterways, causing harmful algae blooms and disrupting ecosystems. By

Join us to discover how the Winter Garden in the Sourlands stays vibrant and beautiful all year round!Talk of the Sourlands: The Winter Garden – Beautiful and Alive as any SeasonIn this talk, Rosalind will discuss the Winter Garden, highlighting the “bones” of the garden, focusing on plants that are both native and visually appealing for the winter season. She will go over winter garden maintenance and how to have a garden that feeds into the ecosystem. Through photography and discussion, she hopes that people will walk away from this talk realizing just how beautiful and alive the winter season

A collage workshop in which we will focus on Black figures. All materials provided. We will use paper, fabric, and other media.ANY DAY NOWJoin us for a collage workshop that focuses on creating Black figures from paper, like the handmade collage in the flyer. All materials will be provided, but if you want to bring paper of your own, please do.

Join us at the BLK IVY Open Mic Event for a night of music, poetry, and creativity!One year ago, we set out to create a safe haven for self-expression and joy through our monthly open mic series, and there’s NO WAY we could’ve done it without you. Come celebrate #BlackJoyMonth with us, and one whole year together as a community!This event will take place Friday, February 28th, 2025 at BLK Ivy Thrift from 6:30-8:30pm.Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. For those performing, please prepare pieces surrounding Black love and JOY, as this will be our theme for the

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Eve L. Ewing for the launch of her latest book, "Original Sins".What if instead of asking, "why don’t our schools work?" we asked, "what if they’re actually doing what they were built to do?"Got your attention yet?The brilliant, award-wining author, Eve L. Ewing will tackle this question and so much more when we welcome her for the launch of her latest book, "Original Sins". Eve will be in conversation with writer and sociologist, Janine de Novais.Q&A will follow the discussion.All copies of Original Sins will be signed.See you there!******About the book:If all

Come join our Floral Art Workshop where everyone can unleash their creativity and learn how to create beautiful floral arrangements!Welcome to our Floral Art Workshop *For Everybody*! Join us on Fri Feb 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Little Treat for a cozy and creative evening filled with flowers and art. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of pressed floral arrangements, no prior experience needed!All materials will be provided, just bring your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Don't miss out on this exciting event - reserve your spot now!IMPORTANT INFO BELOW:Spaces are very limited. (Not

Public Community Paint DayPlease join Sanctuary Farm and Mural Arts for a Community Paint Day to contribute to the upcoming mural designed by Cindy Lozito at Sanctuary Farm.

Combine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations!SATURDAY, MARCH 1Scientific Illustration Workshop10:00 AM–12:00 PMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyCombine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations! Learn more about scientific illustration from the role of composition to the in-depth process of making and documenting observations. Review the scientific method as it applies to artists, and how being able to make detailed observations for our artistic creation can lead us to notice the little things around us.All materials provided. No prior artistic or scientific experience is required.Members:

Join us for a fun Saturday morning full of creativity and art projects for kids! This class is for ages 5-11.Welcome to MS Amy's Kid’s art class! This class is for ages 5-11years old. It is intended to be a fun and creative experience where children can explore their artistic talents. All materials are supplied, instruction included, and projects are planned for all abilities.The event will take place at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The kid's classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday 5-6:30pm and every 1st and 3rd Saturday 11-12:30pm in studio 13.Cherry street pier is a

A fun workshop + experience. Participants will leave with a poem and bar of chocolate for their lover (friends/family included!)Come join blew + Ebo as they offer a fun experience and support gifting to your loved ones(friends + family included) Event will be hosted at d'griot gallery (soon to be cafe!) visit dgriot.co / Follow @dgriot.philly - Rent the gallery for your event!About Ebo of Xoxoa ChocolatesAt the heart of Xoxoa Chocolates is a dedicated chocolatier, Ebo Nunoo, whose journey from enthusiast to master craftsman is as rich and complex as the chocolates they create.Growing up surrounded by the lush

Join us for a special weekend opportunity to explore the Wagner's collections and learn all about everyone's favorite fungi--the mushroom!MARCH FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE: Mushroom Madness!Spring is almost here - get ready to forage by learning all about mushrooms during our March First Open House! The Wagner will be open from 12 to 4 pm for an afternoon packed with hands-on activities, museum exploration, and fun for all ages in our Victorian natural history museum.As part of the program, Sam Bucciarelli, President of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will present "Introduction to Mushrooms," an overview of everything you want to know

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe'll be making a variety of small handmade stickers, colored with pencils or markers. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child

Princesses, Princes, and Frog Lovers of all ages are cordially invited to Riverbend’s Tea Party.Princesses, Princes, and Frog Lovers of all ages are cordially invited to Riverbend’s Tea Party.Dress your best and enjoy an afternoon that’s all about amphibians: stories, crafts, and an animal encounter with Riverbend’s Green Tree Frog ambassadors. Guests will enjoy light tea party fare and the event is hosted by a very special princess who loves frogs!Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest prince, princess or frog attire for a family-friendly magical afternoon in Riverbend’s Snider Barn. The gala is a caregiver and child event

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggles of local gays and their friends alike! Come on this LGBTQ history walking tour of the Gayborhood!

Indulge in a unique experience where you'll craft your very own carnivores' bog! $75 per or $90 for a couple to make ONE BOG together.🌿 Join Pretty Green Terrariums for an immersive Carnivorous Bog Workshop!📅 Date: Saturday March 1st, 6-8pm🕒 Time: Doors open at 10am📍 Location: 1116 South St Storefront🌟 About the Workshop: Indulge in a unique BYOB experience where you'll craft your very own carnivores' bog in an 8” bowl or “boggle!” Our bog workshops are sure to be a quick fan-favorite, spanning 2 hours and providing all the materials you need. "Bioactive" means these habitats mimic nature, with

Join us for 🌼 Spring Into Nature: A Family Fun Day Outdoors 🌼 as we welcome the coming of spring with a day full of fun, laughter, and exploration for the whole family! What to Expect: Games for all ages to enjoy A hands-on craft inspired by nature A community fire  Come ready to play, create, and celebrate spring’s arrival in the outdoors. Let’s make memories and embrace the season together. RSVP now to secure your spot! Tickets are 1 per family. Note: The site is currently not ADA accessible as the paths are uneven and unpaved. LOCATION LandHealth Native Plant Nursery, 19131

Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Greenhouse Yoga at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on select dates throughout the winter. Escape the winter blues and connect with your practice in the lush, tropical setting of the Horticulture Center’s greenhouse. These all-level classes take place on select Sundays and will be led by a rotation of experienced teachers from Tula Yoga. ABOUT THE HORTICULTURE CENTER: The Horticulture Center in West Fairmount Park, a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, was built for the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It sits on the site of the former Horticultural Hall, an 1876 Centennial Exposition building. Within

Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.Join this introductory photography workshop and unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, empowering participants with a solid foundation. Explore Exposure Compensation, Auto-Focus, Metering, and more, while mastering important terminology and troubleshooting techniques.Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, this workshop cultivates the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. By the end, you’ll confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and diverse subjects, applicable across

Join us for a conversation with Cindy Stockton Moore and Laura Hricko! Join us to learn about their personal teaching practicesOnce a quarter, DVAA hosts Creative Conversations to gather and get into the nitty gritty of professional development within our artistic practice. DVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Please consider a donation of $10 to support this event and more like it!For this session of Creative Conversations, join us for a conversation with Cindy Stockton Moore and Laura Hricko. They will be talking about their experiences Teaching In and Out of

Save Soil is launching Cultivating Change: Save Soil Movie Event (featuring Common Ground film) to raise awareness about soil health.Save Soil is launching Cultivating Change: Save Soil Movie Event (featuring Common Ground film) to raise awareness in our community about the soil degradation crisis and how we can be part of the solution. Cities around the globe will be hosting an event featuring a film titled Common Ground, produced and directed by Kiss The Ground organization. This event will be free and open to the public.Movie Event DetailsWhereIndian Valley Public LibraryAddress - 100 E. Church Ave, Telford, PA 18969When2nd March

Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to present “NATURAL EMOTIONS,” an exhibition of dimensional collage by Carlos Gil.Join us at the Da Vinci Art Alliance on Sunday, March 2nd at 3 pm for a look into the creative mind of Carlos Gil as they give a talk surrounding their new exhibition.Since photography’s inception, the image-making technology has been associated with reality. Yet it is within these assumptions of truth that we are most likely to fall into illusion. Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to present “NATURAL EMOTIONS,” an exhibition of dimensional collage by Carlos Gil.The latest evolution of Gil’s

Calling all teachers, educators, and those looking to bring STEM education to their communities. NextFab, alongside STEM Ed Consulting, are hosting a day of learning and professional development to engage educators serving diverse populations. This one-day event will be hosted at NextFab, at 1800 N American St, in Philadelphia, where participants will work hands-on, learning how to start or level up their makerspace, connect with other educators and makers, and take home a customized project. Starting with a tour of NextFab, our technical experts will lead hands-on workshops to help participants make either a custom leather accessory, cheeseboard, or piece

Bring out your child's inner wildlife artist! Create a painting for the National Wildlife Service’s national duck stamp contest!Junior Duck Stamp Contest,Create a painting for the National Wildlife Service’s national duck stamp contest!  Ages 6 to 18 are eligible.  Entries must be based on an actual animal.  Learn about waterfowl in the process.  Note: You will need 2 or 3 sessions to complete your work.Registration needed!https://www.fws.gov/program/junior-duck-stamp

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,

What does 'net zero' mean? Explore pledges, energy equity, fossil fuel phaseouts, renewables, and the path to a Paris-aligned future.Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!At COP21 in 2015, the world coalesced around what has come to be known as the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2C and pursue efforts towards 1.5C. In 2018, the IPCC published their special report on 1.5C, making it clear that a key milestone of achieving this aim is getting to “net zero”. By 2019, national pledges had started to come in. Starting with the UK,

Homeschool Families can learn about maple trees, sap, and the process we use to create maple syrup. Taste test sap and syrup!Homeschool families can join us at the Tree House to learn about maple trees, sap, and the process we use to create maple syrup. Taste test sap and syrup!  Registration necessary.

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for a free mushroom-themed zine workshop. Led by Pixel, our instructor, we'll look at and talk about zines and books on mushrooms and related topics, do a movement activity to embody the lifecycle of a fungus and a meditation on fungi as a part of our lives, followed by a discussion to explore the things that come to mind (where do we see fungi in our cultures, how are they represented and how do they make us feel). We'll then transition to a zine making session. Paper, tools, collage and drawing materials will be provided. Space in this free workshop is

Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, March 4 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia PA, 19130 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a one-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation.  We’ll start by using the moonlight to guide us on a short hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail – a wooded trail that runs high above Kelly Drive and offers some views of the Schuylkill River below. Learn a little about the history of the area as well as the nocturnal animals that call