Events

Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Dress for the weather and wear reliable shoes as walking paths may be uneven. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday June 5th through Friday June 7th. About the Instructor: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director

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. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Join Leeway Foundation & guest grantee Kristen Harrison (MAR '23) + Philly Thrive for an in-person info session!Have questions about the application process for the Media Artist + Activist Residency?Join Leeway Foundation and guest grantee Kristen Harrison (MAR '23) + Philly Thrive for an in-person Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) Information Session. During the session, Leeway staff will walk through best practices for a successful application and Kristen and representatives from Philly Thrive will share their experience working collaboratively together and applying for the residency. Snacks and light refreshments will be available.Access the application and learn more about MAR

Get involved and help build power and relationships to prevent displacement and create Beloved Community in Germantown.In 2019 GREAT began hosting community discussions and events about housing and development in Germantown. That work generated many relationships, connections, collective learning, analysis, and a strong foundation to build on. This year marks a shift toward a stronger action / community-organizing approach.Our Info & Action-Planning Meeting on June 5th is a call for Germantown folks who want to get more involved, to get started with us.The format of the event will be very interactive. GREAT / Housing Committee folks will share information about

Make a zippered pouch with Maryann Evans. Previous sewing experience requiredIn this course, Students will make a small zipper pouch with a lining. Previous sewing experience required - this is not a beginner course. One Session, June 5th from 6:00pm-8:00pmAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes are only 2 hours long and it is difficult

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! 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 footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

Learn how to thin your fruit and prevent pest and disease problems later in the summer and support healthy organic fruit productionJose Spellman-Lopez will lead this hands-on workshop on fruit thinning and pest and disease prevention. Support healthy organic fruit production with tips and tricks for spacing your fruits through thinning, without damaging your trees in the process. Other basic tips for spring orchard maintenance will be discussed.

What can local journalism learn from the ways community groups come together? Three Philadelphia AAPI leaders share their experiencesHow does inter-community solidarity work in practice? What can local journalism learn from the ways community groups come together, and how can journalists use solidarity reporting to improve the accuracy of their stories?In this inaugural Perspectives Local event, three Philadelphia AAPI leaders will share their experiences in cross-community organizing, particularly around neighborhood redevelopment projects. Neighborhood change is something every local newsroom covers, and we hope the conversation will help journalists reflect on solidarity relationships in their own reporting, and better understand anti-displacement

Get ready for a night of young talent showcasing their art and talent at the Youth Art & Sound Show!Welcome to the Youth Art & Sound Show! The Germantown Art & Sound Quarterly Kick-Back inspired a Youth Edition!Sponsored by FUMCOG's Community Support Grant, the Youth Art & Sound Show celebrates the creativity of Houston Elementary School students! They've worked with over 8 Professional Artist Mentees to learn new skills and create a one-of a kind work of art!Join us at Our House Culture Center for a vibrant celebration and delight in the hard work and dedication poured into every piece

What is the history of your neighborhood?Precious Places Community History Project Premiere Since 2003, Scribe Video Center’s Precious Places Community History project has facilitated the production of 118 short documentaries about the public spaces, buildings, parks in the greater Philadelphia area that reveal the untold story of our region. Produced collaboratively with members of local communities, these carefully crafted films draw from the memories of neighbors to tell the story and the contemporary struggles of the places where we live.Please join Scribe in celebrating the premiere of 7 new films in the Precious Places Community History project including documentaries on ACES

Come learn about different bat species found on the refuge on this special twilight walk! Join the refuge volunteer Kim Sheridan for an after-dark walk. Free and kid-friendly!

Use bold foliage as the focal point for a summer container that steals the show. Interweave softer, finer-textured plants and add brightly colored flowers to create an imaginative and eye-catching creation perfect for a sunny spot. Bring your preferred pair of gardening gloves and a box for transporting the finished container. Plants and container included. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, June 7, 2024. About the Instructor: Susan Dixon is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. She has attended classes ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical

We will meet at different locations in Wissahickon Park to record breeding activity for the PA Breeding Bird AtlasWe will meet at different locations in Wissahickon Park to record breeding activity for the PA Breeding Bird Atlas. Fridays at 10 am June 7-28June 7- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston PlaygroundJune 14 - Valley Green InnJune 21- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard and Henry AveJune 28- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Avehttps://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/Birding/Pages/PA-Bird-Atlas.aspx

We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery. Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juice + Afrobeat + Garden AbundanHello!We will be hosting a Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery (soon to be holistic cafe!)Holistic Vendors + Food + Teas n' Juices + Afrobeat + Homegrown Abundance share table from local/backyard gardens.This is in network with a Germantown initiative of First Friday in Germantown and will be on the map as a destination for neighbors.This First Friday; June 7th from 5-8 we will also be celebrating the closing of our Spring Artists

Join the Tacony LAB for an event about the history of Tacony! We will have postcards to decorate, screen printing and light refreshmentsJoin the Tacony LAB for a First Friday all about Tacony We will have postcards to decorate, screen printing and light refreshments. We will have a treasure trove of historical images featuring Tacony.Registration is apreciated but not required to help us plan. Light refreshments will be provided.Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is a community art center funded by the City of Philadelphia located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. At the Tacony

Stardust: It’s literal. It’s metaphorical. And when it touches us, it’s magical! Soaring trees. Expansive vistas. Native plant gardens full of life. Let the magic of Stoneleigh: a natural garden awe and inspire you as we celebrate the natural world. The magic of Stardust—Natural Lands’ annual summer celebration and fundraiser—emanates from the experience of being wrapped in a stunning, conserved landscape. Don’t miss this evening of cocktails, roving supper, and merriment under the stars! Natural Lands’ regional mission to provide land for life and nature for all is vital. Your ticket purchase will advance our highest priorities for saving open

Join Leeway x NextFab 2023 Artist in Residence Khaliah D. Pitts for a community hike and workshop on Saturday, June 8 in the WissahickonJoin Khaliah D. Pitts, Leeway x NextFab 2023 Artist in Residence for a community workshop. Please bring journaling materials (pen + paper) and something to take pictures with. Light snacks will be provided.For Black folks, a recent history wrought with systemic violence against both the natural world and our land stewarding ancestors, can make being present in nature difficult. And even so, we is here, present in those spaces.Come play, explore and adventure in forest bathing, journaling

Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. Garden tours include walking

Take an in-depth look at the gardens and discover how to apply sustainable gardening practices. Learn about environmental topics such as climate change, systems-thinking, and consciously sourcing native plants for your region. This tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Two hours, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 8, 2024. Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

Let creativity blossom while you draw, paint, or photograph Mt. Cuba Center’s beautiful, everchanging gardens and natural areas. Free for participating artists! Meet other artists and enjoy a lovely day of art and inspiration. Try your hand at a new medium in one of our drop-in workshops from 11:30am-3pm 11:30am-1:30pm: Pyrography with Maria Phillips 12:30pm-2:30pm: Beading Circle with Kesha Braunskill 1-3pm: Nature Journaling Workshop with Kathy Elliot Advance registration required for participating artists required. Call Mt. Cuba at 302.239.4244 or visit here to register and review guidelines. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June

Come join us at Remake's Philly Hub for some chill yoga sessions! Support ethical fashion while working on your wellness ✨Welcome to Yoga Club: Hosted by Remake's Philly Hub! Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga session at the beautiful Azalea Garden in Philly. Get ready to stretch, breathe, and unwind. Come for yoga, stay for the community while supporting ethical and sustainable fashion through Remake. Don't forget to bring your own mat and water bottle. See you there on Sat Jun 08 2024 at 10:30 AM!About Remake: Remake is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that unites changemakers to advocate

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a pop up card making workshop/make and take, featuring designs based on the fireplaces of Glen Foerd. Stroll the many rooms and make observations to decorate your personal viewpoint of the fireplaces.The pop-up cards are cut using a cricut machine. We will be having the machines for you to watch them make the cardsThis event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.

Save Soil volunteers will raise awareness about Save Soil by wearing our Save Soil shirts or Save Soil stickers while enjoying the walk !Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event detailsJoin us for the Save soil walk along Boathouse Row and Kelly Drive to raise awareness of the Save Soil

Parallel examines, through dance, the differences that bring joy and strife to our shared human existence. The works featured in this show express the intricate relationships between and amog our identites, and encourage audiences to consider their own place within the web of humanity. Happens on the following Dates: Jun 8, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: EDT Jun 8, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT

Join us for an evening of sustainable art & community engagement at the Summer '24 Artist Reception!We're excited to bring you our reCreate Gallery's Summer '24 Artist Reception at The Resource Exchange! Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of diverse artistic expressions, with a special cherry-on-top of sustainable practices. Mark your calendars and come celebrate this talented group of local creative re•users!When: Saturday, June 8th 5-8pmWhere: 1800 N American StNo tickets requiredFREE & open to the publicFEATURED MAKERS:Pessoa • Annemarie Branco • Benjamin Rodrigo • Benin Marshall • Carolyn Chernoff • Cassidy Colgan • Danielle Cartier • Deanna Black

Meeting at Cresheim Trail Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! 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 footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewery for yoga hosted by Tula yoga and a pint after, because it's all about balance!Join us for an all levels yoga class in our tap room and enjoy a complimentary beer or mocktail after. Bring your own mat, class from 11-12, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior for check in.$25 per Class or $60 for Three of the Summer Series Package - 4/14, 5/19, & 6/9

Using nothing but reeds, cane and wood handles we will construct our own baskets. We'll even have the opportunity to use dyed materials!With instructor Cassie Jones we will be construction baskets using nothing but lengths of dry reeds and wooden handles. You may even get the opportunity to use hand dyed reeds to incorperate into your personal basket. Meet up at Cassie's studio 14 on the second floor of Cherry Street Studio and we will pick out our materials and discuss the process of weaving three dimensionally. Depending on the weather we will take our basket materials and buckets of

Join us for this fundraiser-meets-garden party!Pistil & Stamen: A Vox Populi Pollinator PartyJoin us at Pistil & Stamen: A Vox Populi Pollinator Party on Sunday, June 9th! But what exactly is a “pollinator party,” you ask? We like to think of it as a celebratory gathering of Vox’s wider community aimed at raising critical funds to help us spread our mission. Picture a fundraiser-meets-garden party infused with Vox’s unique flair!Event Details:Date: Sunday, June 9thTime: 3-7pmLocation: Open Kitchen Sculpture GardenDress Code: Come dressed as your favorite flower, pollinator, or simply in your summer favorites. Let your creativity bloom!What to Expect:Unique performances

Join me in Germantown for an intimate walking group curated for a safe space to heal in nature as a Black woman, man or non-binary person.

Want free pizza + beer? What about a FREE Circular Philadelphia membership? Join in the fun at Emerald St. Farm on 6/10/24 | 5:30-7 pm.Want to get more involved and see Philadelphia's circular economy thrive?Want to grow your network - and Circular Philadelphia's reach?On a budget and want to earn a FREE Circular Philadelphia membership?Do you love pizza and/or beer?!If you answered YES to any of the above questions - this is the perfect opportunity for you. Become a Member Ambassador!For every organization/business you recruit, you’ll get $25 off your yearly membership, and for every individual, you’ll get $15 off!Interested?

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.These classes are for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some of oldies greatest hits to todays R&B.Line Dance Instructor: Monique aka Mo' Smooth (because every line dancer is given a name on the dance floor ☺️)Instructional dance from 6:30 - 8pm - Mondays (6 six-week session) beginning Monday, June 10th through Monday, July 15th. What you will need:Bring your water bottles,

Indigenous Wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Sandra Ingerman, and Lyla June JohnstonWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm for the second session, which will explore the Indigenous Wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Sandra Ingerman, and Lyla June Johnston. As in the past, we will use music, prayer, meditation, responsive reading, and small group discussion to explore this topic.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and

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

Join us for an evening at Nice Roots Farm. Explore the farm, learn about the work that Share is doing, and enjoy light refreshments.Join us for an evening at Nice Roots Farm in Share Headquarters for the Fields & Friends: A Nice Roots Farm Meet-Up! You'll have the opportunity to explore the farm, learn about other work that Share is doing, meet and mingle with other Nourishers, and Share staff. And of course, we'll be providing light refreshments for you to enjoy.For convenient access to Nice Roots Farm, please park in parking lot B located at 29th and Hunting Park

Come join us for a fun Happy Hour at Yards Brewery and learn about Solar States' project on a rooftop tour - cheers to solar energy!Join us for a fun evening of networking and a Solar Tour of the Solar States project at Yards Brewing Company! Sip on some refreshing brews while learning about sustainable energy initiatives in our community. This in-person event is an excellent opportunity to network, learn, and gain insight into the future of renewable energy. Don't miss out on this unique experience!The first 40 people to sign up through Eventbrite will receive one drink ticket for

Join Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Signe Wilkinson as she explores the role of satire in discussions of contemporary events.To mark its 200th Anniversary, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is delighted to host Pulitzer Prize - winning editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. Ms. Wilkinson will deliver a talk entitled “Can She Say That? Signe Wilkinson Cartoons A Man’s World”, providing an overview of her own career and the history of political cartooning. This event serves as the celebratory reception to debut the exhibit Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America. Organized by Dr. David R. Brigham, HSP’s Librarian and

Join me in Germantown for an intimate walking group curated for a safe space to heal in nature as a Black woman, man or non-binary person.

Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Online Store Team!Statement Fabrics: Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP!Join us for an exciting online event where you can make a statement with a fresh collection of bold and vibrant fabrics!On Wednesday, June 12th at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a wide range of never-before-seen high quality and designer fabrics from the comfort of your own home. We will be showcasing a selection of fabrics with eye-catching details such as embelishments, prints, bright colors, dynamic textures, and overall fun!Don't miss out on this exclusive online event! Mark your

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! 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 footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field trip

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Buy Tickets Member Tickets