Follow foraging extraordinaire Lady Danni on a fundraiser tour of NSNP's gardens to discover plants you may need before you weed!When you're preparing your garden, are you removing weeds?Many "weeds" routinely pulled during garden preparation are edible and medicinal. During this walking tour of Norris Square Neighborhood Project's gardens led by Lady Danni, you will learn about plants you may consider weeds and how they can be helpful to you. Lady Danni will teach you how to use these weeds in cooking or in making healing remedies.So before you hoe, let's talk about these weeds you need to know.Attendees will

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!

Get ready to be enchanted by the mystical world of moss art at Evergreen Creations: Moss Art Magic - where nature meets creativity!Come join us for a magical experience creating stunning moss art at our in-person event! Discover the beauty and tranquility of working with moss to create your own unique masterpiece. Let your creativity flow while creating an everlasting piece of nature brings the vibrant greenery of the outdoors into your space, without the hassle of upkeep. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and express yourself through art!The venue is not ADA accesible and there

With the return of Spring comes a nightly chorus of chirps and peeps, but those aren’t birds you’re hearing!Join us as we seek out the frogs responsible in their unique, ephemeral habitat: the vernal pool. One of Spring’s most fascinating—and fleeting—features, vernal pools come and go with the changing of seasons. Discover how to find vernal pools, what other wildlife calls them home, why they play such an important role in their larger ecosystem, and what we can do to protect them.Program PreparationPlease dress for the forecasted weather and bring water and anything else you may need. This class is

Spend the evening making bird feeder crafts at Aark's Booze & Blooms workshop! This event is 21+ and BYOB and Snacks.This event will be held on:Saturday, March 30th, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You must be 21 years or older to attend! BYOB and SNACKSYou will spend the evening learning about nectar and fruit eating backyard bird species here in Pennsylvania, learning how to build and design your very own bird feeders to attract them.We highly recommend bringing your own empty glass bottles (beer bottle, small wine bottle, olive oil bottle, etc.) with the label removed and cleaned. While we

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects! 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 be sent by email the day

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our

Learn about volunteering with the Haverford College Arboretum!This event is for those interested in becoming a volunteer with the Arboretum. The session will include a tour of the grounds, information on upcoming volunteer sessions, and allow interested individuals to complete the paperwork necessary for volunteering at Haverford. Volunteer sessions are held every other Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon starting on April 16th and running through October. We welcome both new volunteers and returning volunteers to take part in this refresher/tour.Parking for this event is located in the Visitor Parking Lot off of Woods Road. Please allow 5-10 minutes

WURD Radio celebrates Women’s History Month with the 2024 Level Up contest, in partnership with WVON (Chicago), and KJLH (Los Angeles).WURD Radio celebrates Women’s History Month with the 2024 Level Up contest, in partnership with WVON (Chicago), and KJLH (Los Angeles). This year we’re continuing to amplify Black women-owned businesses who are making a difference in their communities. Nominations are now closed and we thank everyone who nominated themselves or a Black woman-owned business of their choosing. We will begin the selection process of our 5 finalists and be in touch ahead of the Level Up Pitch Party competition.Be sure

This event has been canceled due to forecasted rain Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is

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

A panel combining poetic readings in both Tamazight and English with a scholarly intervention on the construction of Amazigh literature.Brahim El Guabli, Associate Professor of Arabic Studies and Comparative Literature, Williams CollegeKhadija Ikan, Moroccan writerAtlas Phoenix, TranslatorThis panel combines poetic readings in both Tamazight and English with a scholarly intervention on the construction of Amazigh literature. The participants will discuss the imbrication of Indigeneity and literary concerns in Amazigh people's struggle for recognition of their language and culture in their indigenous homeland in Tamazgha (the broader North Africa).______________A Black and Amazigh Indigenous scholar from Morocco, Brahim El Guabli is an

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

Visiting Scholar Stefan Ambec of the Toulouse School of Economics will review the challenges in the design of the EU's CBAM.This is a hybrid event. For those attending virtually, a Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event.Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!On the path to achieving carbon neutrality, the European Union (EU) has recently adopted a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to address carbon leakage from international trade. Visiting Scholar Stefan Ambec of the Toulouse School of Economics will review the challenges in the design of the EU's CBAM and discuss its

Participants will create their own one-of-a-kind art patch that they can use to mend a hole, cover a stain, or bring new life to drab items.With the guidance of Julie Woodard of Juicebox Workshop, and using fabric scraps and a needle and thread, participants will create their own one-of-a-kind art patch that they can use to later mend a hole, cover a stain, or bring new life to a drab item in their wardrobe. Basic familiarity with hand sewing is helpful, but not required. Attendees will develop and build their confidence with using a needle and thread, feel inspired to

The goal of this skill-share is to learn and connect through the process of papermaking.As a skill-share rooted in the healing power of papermaking, this program will be an extension of the work that we do at Paper Think Tank, a handmade papermaking studio housed at Brandywine Workshop and Archive (BWA). Through the transformative process of papermaking, we can facilitate an experience that will build community and resilience by sharing our knowledge about the endless possibilities of natural materials in an accessible way through the exploration of paper made from invasive plants, old clothing and repurposed material. The goal of

Experience quick and easy cooking demos wiFor the First Friday in April, the American Vegan Center is showing how quick and easy delicious vegan food can be. American Vegan Society staff and volunteers perform 5-minute cooking demos on the half hour (6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30). Visitors can enjoy the whole evening or drop in anytime for some fun tips, food, and socializing. All recipes will be available on a handout.6:00 pm Nardos Seiler (age 9) – Guacamole6:30 pm Naeemah Fletcher – Restaurant-Style Salsa7:00 pm Clint Dinshah (age 13) – Pumpkin Pudding7:30 pm Wenona Dege – Tofu Dip/SpreadSamples will be available

Tacony LAB First Friday Makers MarketJoin us for our first Makers Market of the year!First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month. For April 5, we will have family light painting portraits with a printed photo before you leave.Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan.The Tacony LAB is grateful for the support of the Tacony Community Development Corporation as well as the Tacony Civic Association as we grow our creative community here in Tacony and the surrounding Lower Northeast .

Join us for a day of exploring how we can restore our environment by honoring conservation, cultural traditions and solutions-based futures.Environmental Restoration: Centering Conservation, Cultural Memory, & Sustainable FuturesWelcome to an exciting event dedicated to environmental restoration! Join us at William Penn Charter School for a day filled with discussions on conservation, cultural memory, and sustainable futures. Learn from experts in the field and engage in conversations about the importance of preserving our environment for future generations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the movement towards a more sustainable world!

Join us along the river at Lardner's Point Park! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a morning along the river at Lardner's Point Park! We'll be cleaning up the park, removing litter and debris, completing some invasive removal and other general landscaping tasks! Meet at the entrance plaza before the fishing pier! There will be a table and signs pointing you in the right direction!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to partipcate.

Along Mill Creek in Bristol Township, PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. Planting native trees and shrubs.Along Black Ditch, a tributary of Mill Creek in Levittown, Bristol Township PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. We will be removing invasive shrubs then planting native trees and native berrying shrubs to spread the good native plants by feeding birds.More about this projectDates of volunteer events:Tree source: Keystone 10 Million Trees3 acres ,200 trees, 50 shrubs (were planted in the spring 2023)75 trees, 25 shrubs (were planted in falll 2023)With the

Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town. Are you free this day? Do you want to help out the Wissahickon Watershed? Then join us for this very exciting service day! With the help of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, we will be closing Lincoln Drive (the only main road that runs right next to the creek within Wissahickon Valley Park) from Wissahickon Avenue down to Ridge Avenue for a large-scale litter clean-up! Come help us make this often travelled section of the park cleaner! The event will be cancelled in inclement weather. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring

Join us for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with Sound Meditation Practitioner Eunmi Chang. DATE Saturday, April 6 TIME 9:30 am - 11:00 am LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia PA, 19130 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Eunmi Chang from Eunmi’s Sound Healing & Yoga for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at Lemon Hill Mansion. We’ll start out with a guided hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail before coming inside the mansion for a peaceful sound healing meditation. Manage your stress, improve your well-being, and literally find your grounding inside the gorgeous historic house. What is a Sound Bath? Essentially, a sound bath is

Join us at one of the 4 gardens led by our SEED Skills program! We'll be building some new structures and getting ready for spring.Join us for a garden work day at the Don Coppedge Village Community Garden!We'll be putting together a produce stand and garden communication board as well as completing some spring projects that will help to get the garden ready for planting. Projects will include some basic construction - Trellis has tools but if you have a drill that you would be willing to bring, that would be welcome! Otherwise, just bring yourself - we will have

Plant some wetland loving Native Trees and Native Shrubs along mill creek. Shade the creek, provide native wildlife habitat, erosion controlVolunteer Dates:Saturday 4- 6-24 from 10:30am to 12 noon we will plant live stakes for erosion control.Saturday 4-27-24 from 9am to 12 noon we will plant trees in the wetland and along creek.We are going to plant some wetland loving native trees along a creek bank and sporadically within the native wetland. A Beaver made a dam across the creek, breached a dike and this created a native wetland with cat tails. All of the trees that lived there died

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!

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Cardboard Flower Weavings. Make a beautiful flower arrangement!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 this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish

Create your own embossed paper using recycled paper pulp!With the guidance of Stephanie Van Riet, DVAA's April Artist-in-Residence, create your own embossed paper using recycled paper pulp! After a short demonstration, visitors of all ages are welcome to make their own paper from recycled material and emboss with designs cut out from foam sheets. This simple technique allows you to give your old paper a second life, and design an original artwork.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this

This workshop would include hands-on instruction in using power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging.Tuft the World is hosting a drop in/open house workshop and demo at their Bok Building space on Saturday, April 6 from 12-2pm.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this workshop works out to be $15 per person.This workshop will have enough materials available for 5 people. If you register to attend, please be mindful we are purchasing supplies for you. If

Join artists Nancy Agati and Joy Lai for a mindfulness sitting, breathing, and drawing workshop.Join artists Nancy Agati and Joy Lai for a mindfulness sitting, breathing, and drawing workshop. Through synchronized breath-work, movement, and focusing exercises, we will explore a series of meditative drawing methods loosely referencing the patterns and flow of water. Drawing prompts will offer a variety of techniques to foster contemplative responses and creative flow. No prior art experience necessary; bring only your curiosity and willingness to participate.The workshop will take place in the newly installed permeable surface courtyard at DaVinci Art Alliance. The courtyard, Aqua Terrace, will

Receive an hour of support with needs related to an agricultural grant proposal you have an interest in pursuing

Meet at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects! 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 be sent

Come ride with usHone your off-pavement skills, meet new friends, and have some fun during the Gritty City Gravel Series.Looking for your local Gritty City Ride? Check out which stores are participating in this ride:Trek Philadelphia ManayunkWe’ll kick each ride off from Trek Bicycle Philadelphia and ride about 20 miles at a no-drop pace on mixed terrain.Gravel is lurking everywhere, so get ready to explore the dirt outside your door and join us for a new route every first Sunday of the month from December – April.Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.

Using a recycled plastic that is often used for takeout containers we will decorate and build different types of jewelry and charms.Using a recycled plastic that is often used for takeout containers we will decorate and build different types of jewelry and charms. Attendees will leave the workshop with knowledge on how to recreate this with take out containers in the future. By teaching the basic idea of how this plastic can be reused, we are teaching the community how to apply this method with everyday useful solutions. This same plastic can be used to create things like reusable travel

Riverbend and the MLCPRI want to help families have conversations about climate change and take action together.Do you feel overwhelmed by the news about climate change? Do you talk to your kids about how they feel about it? Riverbend and the Main Line Carbon Pollution Reduction Initiatve (MLCPRI) want to help families have these conversations and take action together. Join us in Riverbend’s Snider Barn where you and your family will find a safe space to tackle these tough issues together. We’ll help you frame the discussion and provide every family with actions they can take right now to help

Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices.With the guidance of Laura Hricko of Dye Club, learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices. This workshop will lead participants through one of the most water-wise natural dye processes, known as bundle dyeing. You will leave this workshop having created two naturally dyed fabric samples, and a handout that will direct you towards continuing your investigation of these practices on your own. Get inspired by these humble

Come drink and draw with DVAA artists Jake Weiss and Nasir Young!Drop in between 12p and 3p to draw with Nasir Young and Jake Weiss.Two of our favorite local artists will guide attendees through observational sketching. Jake and Nasir will share out about how to use different materials to render scenes of personal importance. Bring ideas, or even reference photos for you to sketch!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this workshop works out to be $15 per person.This

Join the Wagner community for this special solar eclipse celebration!Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024:A FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing PartyMonday, April 8, 12:30-4:30pm (Eclipse from 2:08-4:35pm)In 2017 a solar eclipse passed over a large portion of the US, bringing with it astronomical excitement, plenty of celebration, and a stunning display in Philadelphia. On April 8 this phenomenon returns, and the Wagner welcomes you in marking the occasion! Join us for activities and multiple opportunities to view the eclipse for astronomers of all ages.Caused by the shadow of the Moon lining up to temporarily blot out the Sun, solar eclipses have

Meet at the Tree House to walk to the Andorra Meadow to view the solar eclipse.Meet at the Tree House at 2:30 or the upper parking lot (via Ridge Ave) at 2:45 to walk to the Andorra Meadow to view the solar eclipse. We expect to see an 88% eclipse at 3:23 pm. We ordred a solar filter for our spoting scope, we will make some solar projectors to bring. Please bring only ISO 12312-2 certified glasses or filters, or use a projector to view the eclipse indirectly. Non-certified or damaged viewing equipment can damage your eyes! Please take a look at

Grab your friends and family for this hands-on workshop on how to sew basic pants.Must bring your own sewing machine.Join us at Utility Works MakerSpace for a fun and informative event where you can learn how to sew basic pants! Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in sewing. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process step by step, teaching you everything you need to know to create your very own pair of pants. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your sewing

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

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

Our Tiny Tracks programs provide a time and space for young people (ages 3 - 7) to be guided into Nature Connection practicesOur Tiny Tracks programs provide a time and space for young people (ages 3 - 7) to be guided through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and nature literacy expeditions - all designed to allow for young people to be more aware of, and connected to, the Earth and her many children - rooted, feathered, and furred!

A conversation about sustainable and equitable transportation at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church.PA IPL is working in partnership with the Climate Action Campaign and East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church to highlight Inflation Reduction Act investments and uplift local climate initiatives in Lancaster. We’re hosting a conversation about electric vehicles and sustainable, equitable transportation with participation from local organizations and elected officials. We will highlight local leaders who will speak to these topics before we view the electric vehicle charging stations at East Chestnut Mennonite Church. This event will take place at 11am at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Join us

Join Penn IUR for a panel discussing the World Bank paper, Vibrant Cities - On the Bedrock of Stability, Prosperity, and Sustainability.How will the world’s developing cities become vibrant—capable of meeting the climate, social, and economic challenges of tomorrow? Vibrant cities offer firms and households high expectations for good returns on investments, for a sustainable and resilient future, and for dynamic and inclusive growth. Cities thrive not only by increasing incomes and wealth for a select few but by improving common welfare through the equitable provision of basic services and opportunities. To do this, tomorrow’s vibrant cities will be: resilient

Part of our webinar series presenting resources for urban food producers from a variety of speakers in city, state and federal positions.Join us for a moderated webinar featuring Management and Program Analyst Sharonté Williams from the USDA. She will be sharing information about grant program opportunities and technical assistance available for urban and innovative producers. Additionally, hear a first-hand experience from two previous program recipients, Jennifer Anderson of Trellis for Tomorrow, and Alexis De Santi of Haverford Township.

One person's trash is another person's art!Ten Trashy artists use recycled and upcycled materials in witty and whimsical ways, exciting the viewer's imagination and encouraging them to see far beyond the original use of an object.Penn State Great Valley encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Becky Stanko at rus1078@psu.edu or call 610-648-3236.

Exploring Place: A Journey of Discovery & InspirationJoin us on Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm to kick off PA IPL's annual Bike & Hike with an Orientation & Welcome Call!The annual PA IPL Climate Advocacy Bike & Hike is a tour of PA's great outdoors & various routes that highlight the beauty of our state. The ride seeks to nurture hope for a cleaner future across our state & is an opportunity for cyclists and hikers to connect with likeminded people and the broader PA IPL community statewide by sharing their journeys - the diversity of landscape and life -

Meet at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our beautiful gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the seasonal landscape and staff leader. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, or our nationally accredited collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of more than four are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times(contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org)Free of charge

Upcycle your old band tees with South Philly Yarn + Craft LLC and transform them into something you can use every day!We’ve all got those band tees laying around that we can’t wear anymore, but nostalgia won’t let us part with them either! So, let's go through our closets and put them to some good use!During this workshop we'll provide all of the tools to make a tote bag from your old band tees. All you have to bring is your tee***! (Safe space - no judgement here…my first concert was Backstreet Boys…) You will be using fabric scissors, Iron,