Planning a program for the 250th in 2026? Connect with other program organizers and producers from all around the city of Philadelphia.PHILADELPHIA250 invites you to connect with other program organizers to spark collaborations and event ideas for the 250th. We're bringing our IDEAS WALL, so come share what your organization/collective is thinking or planning! #GetInspiredHow will activities, events, and programs in 2026 reflect what the 250th means to Philadelphians - the celebratory, challenging, and inspiring? PHILADELPHIA250 will amplify and promote diverse types of places, people, heritage and stories with an emphasis on including new, underrepresented and diverse voices. Our People’s

Come explore the trails at Brinton Run Preserve and learn about the plants and animals that call the Preserve home!Join North American Land Trust staff for a leisurely hike through fields and forest and engage in an open non-formal discussion about the plants and animals that call Brinton Run Preserve home. NALT Conservation Biologist and Environmental Scientist will lead a hike and discuss recent project initiatives and efforts across the Preserve. Some topics to be discussed during this informal hike might include the native plants, birds and wildlife that exists at BRP and how to identify them, pollinator and native

Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library to learn what geocaching is and how a GPS unit works.Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library to learn what geocaching is and how a GPS unit works. Then head out and discover hidden treasures (caches) around Burholme Park. Join us for this program geared towards families with Homeschoolers, 2nd grade and up! Adults must stay with the children. This session will be held from 10:30pm until 12:30pm. $5.00 per person per school aged child. Pre-registration is required on Eventbrite or call 215-685-0470 or email pec@phila.gov.Program Location: 7370 Central Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111Best

Join us on Friday, November 3, 6 - 8pm, for the opening reception of "Earth, Sky, Water," featuring Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.Join us on First Friday, November 3, 6 - 8pm, for the opening reception of "Earth, Sky, Water," featuring the luminous work of Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.In Earth, Sky, Water, artists Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson reflect on their individual identities and family histories, and a hope for personal and cultural transformation offered by contemplation of our current moment. These collected paintings parse questions of belonging, inheritance, and survival. A sense of interconnectedness between past and present,

Join us for the opening reception for 3 solo exhibitions by Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez during CraftNOW.Paradigm Gallery presents three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will be In attendence.OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 3 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press releases here:Learn about Kate VanVliet's "Heirloom Machine": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/kate-vanvliet-heirloom-machineLearn about Lucha Rodríguez's "Proximity Spectacle": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/lucha-rodriguez-proximity-spectacleLearn about Alexis Nutini's "Close Reading" here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/alexis-nutini-close-readingWe will also be hosting an artist talk where all 3 artists will dive deeper Into their collections:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-craftnow-exhibitions-at-paradigm-tickets-738946417627

Join us for open mic campfire night! Adults & Families. Free.Join us for open mic campfire night! Gather with us by the campfire to enjoy performances by our talented neighbors. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians, etc. are all welcome to join. Adults & Families. Free.Suggested for ages 6 & up. Spaces are limited and registration is required here or pec@phila.gov. If you are interested in sharing a performance, please register at openmicperformer113.eventbrite.com or email pec@phila.gov. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven.

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk.In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer. Mr. Whitmer will lead families on a leisurely walk around Riverbend's preserve to check out the many species of birds that call it their home.Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years birding experience. He is a past board member of Bucks County Audubon Society, past president of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, one of the oldest birding clubs in the country, and

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Start: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Chestnut Hill West StationDistance: 13-26miWhere to find us: Outside south side of stationOptional endpoints:- East Falls Station, Highland Station and numerous other mass transit optionsTerrain: paved, gravel, grassTransit: Amtrak, Megabus, NJTransit AC and NJTransit/Septa connections to 30th Street StationReturn: SEPTA trainParking: Many nearby garages and lots. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South GarageDifficulty: Average / Advanced Category: nature, history, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeAn Autumn Walk in the Park26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) from

Join us for a fun-filled day with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend.Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed.This event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited.Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event.

Kids Club ToddlersExperience cutting and tearing fall color paper to make a glowing suncatcher! Kids Club Toddlers class is a one hour art class for kids from 2 years old to 5 years old. Parents must attend with their child.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! How to enroll in a Tacony LAB kids class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at

Make your one-of-a-kind marbled paper!Developed by the Persians in the 15th century, marbling is the art of floating and designing watercolors on a base fluid then permanently transferring the design to paper. You will learn how to prepare the paper to accept the paint, mix the colors for marbling, create the base fluid, float the colors on the base and create your design. You'll then transfer the design to paper you can take home with you.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

Drape and draft a basic bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant pattern block to fit your own body. This class is exclusively for plus-size sewists.*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop section is being offered exclusively for members of the plus-size community, because patternmaking is a body-conscious process and it has been my dream (as a petite-plus person myself) to offer a space where other plus-size sewists can work together to make patterns for our bodies without judgment. If you typically wear a size XL or above, this is for you! If not, please register for the other section for all bodies. The course

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Join us for a festive celebration of the turkeys (and chickens!) of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary!This two-hour event will feature a walking tour of the sanctuary and then we will gather in the barn for fall goodies from My Vegan Baker! Enjoy a cinnamon roll, muffin and scone along with some delicious local apple cider while also learning about and admiring the birds of LFS! We will then conclude the event by feeding the birds some pumpkin pies made specially for them! We can't think of a better way to start the holiday season than by celebrating our wonderful, feathered friends!Wear

"The ancestors of African Americans brought wonderful food traditions to parts of the Caribbean, South America, and the southern states.""A Taste of African Heritage is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots. This healthy way of eating is powerfully nutritious and delicious, and naturally meets the guidelines experts recommend for supporting good health."- OldwaysJoin us for a delicious vegetarian dish inspired by the African diaspora. Led by instructor, Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey. Shayla is a passionate Philadelphia chef whose focus includes community, culture and food.Here is the list of ingredients. We hope you'll

Join us for a "Soapy Saturday " in our historic, Victorian building!NOVEMBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEThe Chemistry of Clean: Art & Science of Soap MakingNovember's Open House is all about soap! What does pH balanced mean? Why are there shells in my soap? Join Dr. Thomas Twardowski, Thomas Jefferson University, as he shares with all the suds and surfactants of soap. Consider how designs in nature act to clean organisms and how humans mastered the chemistry of botanical materials to use shells, oils and wood ash to make soap. Everyone will get to make and take their own soap as

A multicultural celebration of youth creativity in dance and movement that highlights different cultural expressions all on one stage!After almost four years away due to the pandemic, Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of our signature annual event - Olney Youth Arts Festival! This multicultural celebration of youth creativity continues to focus on dance and movement by our young people. The event is designed to highlight different ethnic expressions towards cross-cultural awareness and to showcase the strength of various arts programs serving the children and youth in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. The vast array of

Join master beekeeper, Vincent Aloyo, for a talk about our friend the honey bee.Honey bees are key pollinators, enabling or enhancing food production. In gathering their own food, bees move pollen from flower to flower, allowing plants to produce seed-containing fruits (some of which we call vegetables). Although many bees and insects are efficient pollinators, Vincent Aloyo, Master Beekeeper, will explain the characteristics that make honey bees useful pollinators. Despite their importance, large numbers of honey bees die each winter, and other pollinators are in decline, mostly due to human activity. Lack of forage (flowers and weeds) due to overuse

See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks"Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood.Join Hidden City

Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Market Street elevated passenger railway and subway-surface carsThe tour begins with a short walk west along Market Street to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure and the trolleys back in the 50's. After riding the trolley from 33rd Street eastbound around City Hall to 13th Street, we check out the PCC car in the basement of SEPTA HQ at 1234 Market Street. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east, we see the sun again at Spring Garden Station, view Northern Liberties and Kensington from above, pass the site

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.25 vendors around the block next to Thunderbird Salvage & in the Philly Brewing Company Parking lot in conjunction with Fireball Printing's Weirdo Fest which is happening all down Frankford Ave . Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!Our glorious celebration of all that is ART and WEIRD returns!HALLOWEEN!!!! (Close enough)Circus! Wrestling! Music EVERYWHERE!Art, ideas, feelings, LOVE!Treats, tricks, omg…COSTUMES!!!Ghosts, aliens, wizards! MAGIC!Shadows, spells, wonder, WEIRD!More info at www.weirdo.pizza

Come join us for a captivating VIRTUAL screening of The Oil Machine, followed by an insightful conversation with the director“Powerful documentary - essential viewing” Brian Ferguson - Scotsmanhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/731161312167 “A beautiful piece of work, hypnotic & mesmerising and incredibly emotional - I learned so much from watching this” Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoon Show.“…the sheer depth of explanation – from the role played by financial markets, to the real efficacy of certain techniques like carbon capture, to who really owns North Sea oil … – made for a calm, informative, eye- opening experience. To know why COP26 is so

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

Join us for an artist talk moderated by Amze Emmons featuring artists Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez.Artists: Alexis Nutini, Lucha Rodríguez, Kate VanVliet Moderator: Amze EmmonsCurator: Sara McCorristonParadigm Gallery presents a closer look at three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will dive deeper into their collections and discuss how their unique processes tie together fine art and craft techniques, moderated by Amze Emmons, and joined by curator Sara McCorriston.Sunday, November 5th, 2023 • 1:00 PMRSVPs are required to guarantee seating.Location: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA

Join the PMC for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park!Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at info@phillymycoclub.com.Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event!

In-person cooking class that covers multiple vegan dishes for the holidays!Christina Pirello is here to teach how to have delicious and healthy holidays. This fun and informative cooking class helps you navigate the season and maintain your wellness all through the cold winter and any stress that may come your way. Millions of Americans know Pirello from her long-running PBS television show Christina Cooks. Here’s a rare opportunity to see this bubbly Philly vegan legend live and in person at the American Vegan Center. As with her well-received 2022 ‘Holiday Survival Guide” class, Pirello will walk attendees through the preparation

Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the fascinating world of art history while sipping on your favorite drinks at the pierArt History, Create, and SipJoin us for an exciting evening of art, creativity, and relaxation at Art History, Create, and Sip! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side.On Sun Nov 05 2023, starting at 6pm we will gather at 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106 to Learn about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. We will make art based on her work, enjoy 25% off of

Observe Saw Whet Owl BandingSave the Date for this fun family experience! (This is the new date due to postponing 10/27/23)Observe Northern Saw-whet Owl banding at Rushton Farm and experience nature at night. These tiny owls (no bigger than a soda can) travel through Pennsylvania in the fall in search of ideal overwintering habitat.Learn all about their ecology and conservation from our field scientists, and (hopefully) see an owl up-close. Limit 25 guests.Very Important Things to Remember:We are in a place with heat, running water, etc. BUT, if you want to see owls or go on a night hike, bring

Come join us for a captivating screening of The Oil Machine, followed by an insightful conversation with the director behind it all.“Powerful documentary - essential viewing” Brian Ferguson - Scotsman“A beautiful piece of work, hypnotic & mesmerising and incredibly emotional - I learned so much from watching this” Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoon Show.“…the sheer depth of explanation – from the role played by financial markets, to the real efficacy of certain techniques like carbon capture, to who really owns North Sea oil … – made for a calm, informative, eye- opening experience. To know why COP26 is

A panel featuring Ernel Martinez and Keir Johnston of Amber Art and Jane Golden of Mural Arts, Moderated by Li Sumpter.Join us for a special panel discussion moderated by Li Sumpter featuring Ernel Martinez and Keir Johnston, of Amber Art and Design and Jane Golden, of Mural Arts. About the exhibition:Amber Art & Design, known for producing murals, public art installations, community engagement processes, educational programming, and arts and culture consultancies in Philadelphia and nationwide, believes in art's capacity to serve as an inclusive platform for critical conversations led by and for community voices. The exhibition will explore themes of

Kids don’t have school on Election Day, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying a day at camp? On Election Day 2023, Awbury Arboretum will be hosting a day of camp from 8:30am-3:30pm, with a full day’s activities: games, hiking, lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or you can send your own), s’mores, scavenger hunts, crafts, and time spent exploring nature. Camp will take place rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. Election Day Camp will be staffed by counselors from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp. Date: Tuesday, November 7Time: 8:30am-3:30pmLocation:

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

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

Understand how LEED, Zero Energy Ready Homes, and ENERGY STAR can earn multifamily projects Inflation Reduction Act incentives.Multifamily projects have new resources to help them go green! Join us on November 8 to learn how multifamily projects that meet ENERGY STAR, Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH), and LEED requirements can earn financial incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The webinar will feature the new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance on the Section 45L tax credit for energy-efficient new homes. Speakers include: Liz Beardsley, U.S. Green Building Council Jaime Van Mourik, U.S. Department of Energy Rebecca Hudson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 15Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment will be our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. We will develop logical reasoning and skills in areas outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, probability, geometry, basic algebraic concepts and more. Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be

Take your homeschooling experience to the outdoors with Riverbend Environmental Education Center.Visit Riverbend’s 30 acres to explore animal adaptations, ecosystems, life cycles, and more using hands-on science skills.  During our hour-and-a-half program each month, trained Riverbend Educators will lead students through outdoor explorations, science experiments, and student-driven and inquiry-based crafts. Our programs align with NGSS standards and enhance student learning at home.Time: Every Wednesday, 2:00 pm -3:30 pmAge: 5-10Cost: $25/person/program, $20/sibling/programMax: 20 participants Minimum: 10 participants for the program to runLesson Overview:Nov 8 - Tour The Aquaponics GreenhouseLearn how Riverbend is using fish waste to grow food, then do some scientific

Tour the unique Gothic & Romanesque Bryn Athyn CathedralJoin us in touring the Gothic and Romanesque Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Built by over 300 local artisans during the height of the American Arts & Crafts Movement using old world craftsmanship, the cathedral is a monument to the Swedenborgian faith and a unique masterpiece. Learn of the details that make this nontraditional mix of architectural styles and materials such a wondrous sight to behold.This private group tour of the cathedral is available through special arrangement, so don't snoose on the opportunity. Meet at 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.Questions, concerns, conundrums?

This staff led afterschool program, guides children (ages 6-12) on adventures in Pennypack Park. Nov. 8, 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5, 12, 19.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. This staff led afterschool program, guides children on adventures in Pennypack Park. We will meet at the Pennypack Environmental Center, then enjoy new adventures each week. Kids can join for one, some or all adventures.Children ages 6-12. This is a drop off only program.$5 per child per day Tentative Adventure ThemesW November 8: Geology Rocks T November 14: CampfireT

Discover the joy of candle making in this workshop with Latoya from Natural Body Essentials, LLC.Discover the joy of candle making in this workshop! Learn to choose scents, blend the wax, and create your own unique candle. It's a creative and aromatic adventure into the world of candle crafting.This is an in person workshop that will be held at our Germantown Outreach Office, located at 326B W Chelten Ave on Wednesday, November 8th from 6:30-8:00pmIntroducing our instructor, Latoya from Natural Body Essentials, a dedicated skincare brand that focuses on providing gentle and chemical-free solutions. Their products are carefully designed to

Don't miss this opportunity to learn innovative ways to cut costs, reduce waste, and promote sustainability from industry leaders!Reusable containers effectively reduce costs and increase sustainability for businesses selling prepared or bulk food. After working to ensure that reusable container use is fully allowed in the Philadelphia health code for food establishments, Circular Philadelphia is now advocating for more reusable container use in food businesses throughout Philadelphia.Join Circular Philadelphia and our partners Tiffin Indian Cuisine, The Rounds and Re:Dish for a seminar to hear from these businesses that have already switched to reusables. Agenda:10 am-10:15 am: Registration and networking10:15 am-10:30

Explore tree identification by key guides and a leaf pigmentation experiment.Learn how to use a simple guide to identify trees by leaf patterns. Collect leaves and make rubbings or drawings of at least 5 species. Learn about the different pigments in leaves and help with a simple experiment to see them.

Explore your relationship to environmental justice and learn concrete ways to include Lenape and other Indigenous people in your work!In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to meet Native members of the Climate Justice Initiative and dive deeper into the Indigenous mural imagery. Then we will explore our own relationship to environmental justice and ways to include Lenape and other Indigenous people in our work. Participants will leave with direct connections to local Lenape tribes and Native organizations to deepen their own justice work. Featuring Felicia Teter (Natives in Philly), Priscilla Bell Lamberty (Natives in Philly), and Denise Bright

Join us for a Community Workshop for a new mural in the Northeast related to Accessible JusticeJoin us for a Community Workshop for a new mural in the Northeast related to Accessible JusticeJamee Grisby the artist in charge of the mural will be leading this workshop.Participants will be using squeegee art to create a piece based on color, emotion and rhythm. then we will be transforming the piece using paint markers and text to create a message about accessible justice and have a discussion throughout the process. Community Input will be used to create a mural in the Northeast in

A mural dedication celebrating the new Finally on 13th mural that highlights the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia ballroom culture.A dreamchild of applicant Jacen Bowman and the many members of Philly’s Ballroom scene, Finally on 13th celebrates the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia ballroom culture. This mural, designed by Nile Livingston, will stand alone as the Gayborhood’s first mural, honoring this rich practice of Ballroom that has recently become mainstream. The mural is the first in Philadelphia to celebrate black queer culture in a neighborhood steeped with that history which is fast impacted by gentrification. The mural will be dedicated on November

Drawing on the strengths of global engagement in the liberal arts and community-based global learning, identifying next steps together.With particular attention to the intersection of expansive, liberal arts and humanistic academic curricula with experiential global and civic learning, this gathering will focus on the ways in which institutional innovations can intentionally upset historic patterns of exclusion and marginalization. Vitally, our attention is not only on disruption, but also on building forward. Building in favor of robust, critically-informed experiential learning that challenges students to live into their roles as next generation resource stewards and facilitative leaders, co-creating more just, inclusive, and

Join Jonathan Wilson (Associate Professor of Environmental Studies) for a look into his cutting-edge research!450 Million Years of Novelty and Convergence: A Brief History of Plant EvolutionThe evolution of land plants transformed the planet: from providing the basis of complex terrestrial ecosystems, reshaping the physical environment of the Earth's surface, to transforming the chemistry of the ocean and atmosphere. The history of plant evolution—preserved in the fossil record—contains a record of these changes and the plants that drove them, with their surprising morphologies and novel vegetative and reproductive features. In this presentation, Jonathan will explore the evolutionary history of plants,

Come celebrate 20 years of WURD Radio!!The party’s about to be on! Join us on Friday, November 10 for WURD Radio’s 20th-anniversary celebration – an evening of Black excellence and elegance. Hosted at the beautiful Fitler Club in downtown Philadelphia, we’ll get things started at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Grab a bite, share a toast or just come hang out with your favorite WURD hosts. In recognition of this milestone birthday, we’re bringing together the owners of the nation’s three remaining Black talk radio stations – Melody Spann Cooper, owner of WVON in Chicago, Tavis Smiley, owner of

Families are invited to Smith Memorial Playground for an afternoon of free hands-on craft activities at the annual CraftNOW Create! Hosted by CraftNOW Philadelphia, children receive step-by-step instructions and demonstrations on how to create eight unique and delightful craft projects ideal for elementary-age students. This year’s CraftNOW Create features projects from the Asian Arts Initiative, The Clay Studio, Da Vinci Art Alliance, the Museum for Art in Wood, The Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. CraftNOW Create is a rain-or-shine event sponsored by the Joseph Robert Foundation.

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

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. This 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. Registration is recommended, but not required for this workshop. This is not an instructional work shop but more like a make

Kids Club 6 years old and upLeaf luminaries Paper leaves and glue will be attached to a small vessel, creating a glowing votive for this time of year. Kids Club art class is a two hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:30. 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 through

Join us in the garden for a community Ginkgo Roast!Join us for the 5th Annual Grumblethorpe Ginkgo Roast on 11/11 from 1-3pm! This year, we will try ginkgo bean curd soup alongside fresh roasted ginkgo seeds and beats from local partners S(tree)tworks, who is even bringing their see saw printing press!

“Rooted in Me” by Yolanda Ward   Using the wonderfully simplistic medium of paper, Yolanda Ward seeks to explore personal stories and watershed moments. Exhibit on display from November 2 through December 19 in the Cope House Gallery. ”I’ve come to this work through many twists and turns. Creating with “All Paper” has become a challenge and the driving factor in my work. The words “What If” are a big part of my creative process. My intent is to see what I can create and what stories I can tell using the wonderfully simplistic elements of paper. On my journey

Pot Profits for Pennsylvanians (P3) invites you to attend a free gathering at Green Meadow Farm on Saturday, November 11, 3-5pm, to learn how state legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis can curtail the power of multi-state corporations and benefit local farms and small businesses. Speakers will include cannabis entrepreneurs and farmers, plant educators, a law enforcement officer, and legislative representatives. Sarah Minder, a P3 Cannabis Ambassador from Pittsburgh, will be offering a sampling of CBD infused appetizers made with organic produce from Green Meadow Farm. Pot Profits for Pennsylvanians (P3) is a program of All Together Now PA to champion

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome Tariq Trotter a.k.a. Black Thought of The Roots as he launches his memoir "The Upcycled Self"UPDATE: Tariq Trotter will be in conversation with Uncle Bobbie's very own, Marc Lamont Hill. In addition, each ticket will come with a SIGNED COPY of The Upcycled Self!!This event will be taking place at Greene Street Friends School.------------From one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and war—of becoming who we are.upcycle verbup·cy·cle ˈəp-ˌsī-kəl: to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher

A gentle immersion into the infinite offerings of one of South Philly's only wild spaces.What will we do?Spend two hours in the company of a certified forest therapy guide who will lead you through a gentle outdoor immersion. Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, happiness, and a sense of awe. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing” and refers to bathing in the beneficial compounds which trees emit, such as oxygen and phytoncides. Though the city's Master Plan has caused us to

Join us for a fun and interactive guided tour every second Sunday, starting on November 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM!Back by popular demand: monthly tours of Glen Foerd’s Main House and grounds!Join us for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of Glen Foerd on the second Sunday of the month with a guided tour of the Main House and grounds. This engaging and relaxing walk will provide you with insight into local history while connecting you to the natural space of the Delaware River watershed.