CiderFest at Woodford Mansion
Woodford Mansion 2300 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesKick off Philly Cider Week with CiderFest at Woodford Mansion
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Kick off Philly Cider Week with CiderFest at Woodford Mansion
TTF is excited to provide FREE monthly field trips to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on the following Sundays: September 24, October 22, and December 17. Trip schedule below: 1:30pm – Meet at Ferko Playground – 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 5:00pm – Arrive back at Ferko Playground *This trip is valued at $60 per person. Please notify with 48hrs notice from departure if you are no longer able to attend. Questions? Call us at 215.744.1853 or email [email protected] Register here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TTF proveerá excursiones mensuales GRATIS al museo del Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) en los siguientes
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Get ready to sow seeds of abundance and visualize a fruitful harvest in your journal! Enjoy premium, fresh-squeezed fruit juice by Kalina!Join Kalina, a FarmerJawn Agripreneur Cohort member, as she leads a journaling workshop allowing you to intentionally write your goals. The workshop will also include a gardening exercise, where everyone will plant a seed in a mini pot. Your ticket includes:🧃Fresh-squeezed, homemade fruit juice with Kalina's original recipes. Juices are specially made to support the alleviation of anxiety, rejuvenate your spirit, and give your body the minerals it needs to thrive. All the fruit is seeded and sourced from
Led by Tiny Farm Wagon / part of Teaching at the End of TimesDivine Seeds led by Tiny Farm WagonIn her essay, “Rootedness: The Ancestors as Foundation”, Writer Toni Morrison argued that because Black people were disregarded, our ways of knowing were disregarded. Because Black life is often depicted as pathological, we create rituals to honor the wellness practices inherent in Black culture. Join Tiny Farm Wagon for seed planting and collage activities. We’ll put our hands in the soil, set intentions, and create art with quotes from Black self-help/wellness gurus, and images from Black culture, Black history, and nature.
Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St, Manayunk, PA 19127) Join us for a late summer bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail, all part of the vast Circuit Trail Network. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park. We will hook onto the Wissahickon Bike Path and ride along Wissahickon Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town, and will then head to Forbidden Drive, where we will ride for a short period of time to view
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Learn how to Sew! Taught by Derek Bakal you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Derek Bakal you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, October 23rd and 30th.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
Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. Free.Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. Free. 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. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
A discussion about Michael Mann's new book, Our Fragile Moment: How Lesson's from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate CrisisA rapidly warming climate is driving natural catastrophes. Drought, fire, sea level rise, heatwaves, flooding, and storms threaten the wellbeing of people all around the world. As the dangers unfold, global warming becomes a lived experience, and it feels too late to act. In his new book, Our Fragile Moment, Michael Mann turns this climate doomism on its head by looking to Earth’s history for inspiration. Humanity’s inception, and some of its greatest innovations, are the result of large-scale
Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. This month we will be making cider. Kids can dress up in their favorite costume to parade around the meadow as we follow a storybook trail. $5.00 per child. Each participant is asked to bring 4 apples as well. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply if paying by card. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, those options can be found
Kids can learn about different types of creepy crawlers and then make their own Bug Hotel.Come out for a session filled with creepy crawly coolness, as we Investigate Insects! We’ll hear about some of our local bug life from our GF Environmental Staff friends, dig & search for some interesting little critters, and then make our very own Bug Hotels!
Bringing your sewing questions to Maryann Evans and get help finishing or starting projects.Join Artist Maryann Evans for a night of help with your sewing questions. Feel free to bring a project in progress, or start a project with guidance. Come get your sewing questions answered and you could learn how to read a pattern, sew a zipper and more. Basic sewing skills needed - this is a more advanced workshop. 6:00pm-8:00pmIf you have any questions as to what this workshop entails, please call or email us for clarification. Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
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
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Moviehouse Productions presents Philadelphia A-Z: A fascinating lost Philly tale for each letter of the alphabet.Do you like nostalgia? We've got a program for you!Local historian "Radio Rick" Spector presents little known tales about Philadelphia. Learn about Philly's connections to Marian Anderson, the Three Stooges Larry Fine, Anna Jarvis, JFK and more!
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
The Strides Collective Presents: A World Premiere production of Sister of Mine by Kate McGunagle Directed by Jonathan V. Edmondson Assistant Directed by Caitlin Alvarez Honorary Producer: Lauren Hughes Featuring: A - Eliza Waterman Z - MJ Santry Wednesday, October 25 - Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Sister of Mine runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. About the Play: A and Z, former childhood friends recovering from compulsory heterosexuality, imagine a series of encounters in which they unexpectedly reunite after substantial time apart, exposing longings, secrets, and betrayals. A
Join us for a fun, creative evening of making Jack-O-Lanterns for the next evening's Night Hike!Come out and carve a Jack-O-Lantern that will be on display during the Fall Festival. Compete for prizes for a winning pumpkin in both children and adult categories. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. Come anytime during the above window to carve! You may pick up your pumpkin at the end of the Fall Festival which will take place the next day if you wish to take it home.If you are unable to attend the pumpkin carving night and you would like
A documentary detailing the life of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna Thunder Hawk, whose career fighting for Indigenous and women's rights has now spanned over 50 years. Through a circular Indigenous style of storytelling, this film explores what it means to navigate a movement and motherhood and how activist legacies are passed down and transformed from generation to generation in the context of colonizing government that meets Native resistance with violence. Warrior Women Genre: Documentary Release date: 2018 Country of origin: US Directors: Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King Stars: Marcella Gilbert, Madonna Thunder Hawk Language: English Running time: 1h
Please join us on October 25 at Park Towne Place for an opening reception and artist remarks in the North, West, and South Tower galleries.We will start in the North Tower gallery and move on to the West and South Tower Galleries as a group. Each gallery will offer an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists and enjoy hors d'oeuvres.About the Show:Inspired by climate systems and the ever-changing landscape, the five artists of Material Time evaluate and deconstruct patterns and forms found in nature. Working with materials and processes that are both natural and human, each artist offers ways
The Strides Collective Presents: A World Premiere production of Sister of Mine by Kate McGunagle Directed by Jonathan V. Edmondson Assistant Directed by Caitlin Alvarez Honorary Producer: Lauren Hughes Featuring: A - Eliza Waterman Z - MJ Santry Wednesday, October 25 - Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Sister of Mine runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. About the Play: A and Z, former childhood friends recovering from compulsory heterosexuality, imagine a series of encounters in which they unexpectedly reunite after substantial time apart, exposing longings, secrets, and betrayals. A
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGES 8-17 Meet the hunters of the skies. What makes birds of prey unique among birds? Join Briar Bush Nature Center’s Animal Curator as we explore the incredible adaptations hawks and owls possess to be efficient hunters, including lightweight skeletons, sharp beaks and talons, and silent feathers. You’ll get to touch some real bird artifacts and see some live birds of prey up close! About the presenter: Briar Bush Nature Center’s mission is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and protect nature by encouraging curiosity and scientific inquiry. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please check in at the Visitor
Come out to meet other non-profits doing amazing work in Germantown, Mt. Airy, and Chestnut Hill.Northwest Non-Profit Meet and GreetJoin the Patricia Kind Family Foundation for our first neighborhood grantee meet-up. We want you to connect, network, and learn who is doing what down the block from you! If you are a current grantee, past grantee, or another non-profit PKFF doesn't know, if you serve the North West community, come out. There's free parking in the Acme Lot (Germantown and Sedwick), street/neighborhood parking and a lot next to FitLife ( past Mt. Pleasant Ave) that's also free. PKFF will provide
Understanding the Value of Water and the Job Opportunities it CreatesSave the date for The Water Center at Penn’s annual Careers in the Water Industry event, hosted on Thursday, October 26th from 1:45pm to 5:00pm at the Annenberg Public Policy Center. This event is presented in partnership with PennClubH2O, Penn Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, the Center for Science, Sustianability, and the Media (CSSM), the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), Penn Environmental Innovations Initiative, Penn Career Services, and Wharton MBA Career Management. Learn more about our speakers: Maria AndrewsMaria has been teaching at Penn since 2002 and is currently the
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Celebrate the season at our family-friendly festival!Enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate the season at our fall festival! This evening will be full of family-friendly activities including but not limited to children's crafts and games, an apparel sale, and a jack-o-lantern lit night hike! The night hike, arts, crafts, and games are free for all. For those wishing to purchase snacks or apparel, we take cash, credit, debit, checks, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This event will be canceled if inclement weather is predicted. Parking for this event can be found in the South Lot and the festival will take
LIVE Policy Update CallJoin us for a LIVE Policy call on October 26 at 5pm. This month, we’ll continue our discussion of the DEP’s new environmental justice policy and mapping tool with Abby Jones. Abby is Vice President of Legal and Policy at PennFuture. As Vice President, Abby is responsible for integrating PennFuture's legal, regulatory, and policy activities in furtherance of the organization's mission of protecting Pennsylvania's air, water, and land, as well as empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations.In her role as an attorney based out of PennFuture's Poconos office, Abby's work focuses on water quality
Let's grow together! Join us to learn more about the Walnut Street Community Garden.Big things are happening at the Walnut Street Community garden and we want you to be a part of it! Join us to connect with neighbors, learn more about what's growing, and how you can get involved in our vibrant community garden.Snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with time for a Q&A Session with fellow community members. Stop by when you can and stay for however long you'd like at this open house style event. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, this info
A Hill-Physick House FundraiserImmerse in the Halloween spirit at the Hill-Physick House Fall Fundraiser on Thursday, October 26th. Fans of Stanley Kubrik's The Shining, come meet Lloyd the Bartender. Look for the Grady Twins, and experience a Gothic art installation Dark Forest by Heather Ujiie. Lastly, come in costume! The most awesome costumes will win a gift. The Haunting of Hill-Physick House is a fundraiser for PhilaLandmarks to continue preservation and interpretation at our historic houses. Tickets are $50 tax deductible. Purchase tickets online here or call 215-925-2251.This event is sponsored byJohn Milner ArchitectsSociety Hill Civic AssociationOcean Tents & Party
Orientation for high school students interested in participating in Aark's Teen Advisory Council program. Read below for more details.Introducing Aark's newest initiative, the Teen Advisory Council. This program is a volunteer opportunity for high school students that allows them to get involved with Aark in a fun and engaging club-like setting. Students will have the opportunity to plan and participate in different volunteering events at Aark, monthly club meetings, fundraising, and wildlife and nature themed outings in and around Bucks County, including the chance to get involved in and learn about local wildlife conservation efforts.This orientation is an introduction to
This event is specifically for the families of Bartram Village and the surrounding Southwest Philadelphia. If you are not a resident of this neighborhood, please help us ensure that we have enough candy for the children of our community by choosing a different Halloween event for your family! Late October has long been a time of not only all things spooky, but also honoring loved ones who have passed on in many cultural traditions. Come to the Garden for music, dancing and stilts, goodies, storytime, and crafts, as well as an ancestral veneration aspect. Costumes not necessary but highly encouraged!
Join us each month from June - Nov 2023 to experience various forms of art making, connect with neighbors and make new friends.Cobbs Creek Art club is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation and mindfulness! The monthly workshops create space to spend time exploring the natural environment and expressing yourself through art. We’ll explore different art forms led by local artists and inspired by nature. No experience necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with neighbors and local artists in Cobbs Creek.
Come to re-imagine what our future looks like & explore co-operative economics & collective workNyambi & blew kind are joining forces to bring Philly based business folk and other inspired individuals around the co-operative idea table. This is our second gathering, hoping to connect to more dreamers that would be interested before we close the group. Nyambi is a farmer, educator, and business woman of natural body care products. Running shop out of the Cherry St. Pier and having a strong voice in the co-operative movement in Philadelphia.blew kind is a cultivator of community and sustainability through entrepreneurship. She has
Celebrate the opening of Camphill Kimberton Village's exhibit at Penn State Great Valley: The Arts as a Vehicle for Social Change.Join us for a dessert reception to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit with work by individuals from The Camphill School, Camphill Soltane, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills and Frog Hollow Farm.The exhibit will feature artwork from local non-profit organizations who work alongside those with special needs (The Camphill School, Camphill Soltane, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills and Frog Hollow Farm). Come and see a variety of artwork including mosaics, textiles, ceramics, and woodworking. Hear the stories of the artists who
The Strides Collective Presents: A World Premiere production of Sister of Mine by Kate McGunagle Directed by Jonathan V. Edmondson Assistant Directed by Caitlin Alvarez Honorary Producer: Lauren Hughes Featuring: A - Eliza Waterman Z - MJ Santry Wednesday, October 25 - Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Sister of Mine runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. About the Play: A and Z, former childhood friends recovering from compulsory heterosexuality, imagine a series of encounters in which they unexpectedly reunite after substantial time apart, exposing longings, secrets, and betrayals. A
Dr. Aisha Mershani’s work documents nearly 20 years of the Israeli Apartheid Wall, Israeli violence, and Palestinian resistance. This exhibit is a gateway to bearing witness to what the news ignores – the people directly affected by the Wall. This multimedia experience includes photography of and audio storytelling by numerous Palestinian people living behind the Wall. This exhibit aims to educate the wider public, all while using the gallery space to build a broader solidarity community. Weekly events will be organized by the La La Lil Jidar Collective to engage audiences towards the realities on the ground through artistic expression.
Celebrate the ending of the 25th Annual Mural Month at Fringe Bar !This year to conclude Mural Arts Month we’ve decided to lift the curtain, so to speak, to give the public an opportunity to peer deeper into the organization but giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with our board members, directors, artists and employees in a celebratory setting. As we approach our 40th year, and mayoral election, it’s important we allow the community we serve to address how they feel we can serve them better, and this is a first step. Help us close out the 25th
Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, PA Beach Cleanup Just North of Philadelphia walk the beach cleaning up trash from the tidal Delaware RiverNeshaminy State Park is along the Delaware river. At low tide the beach is exposed and it is pretty nice but their is usually some interesting trash that washes up . On a sunny day you feel like it is the ocean shore but with Philadelphia in the background.Come out to Neshaminy State Parksign a liability waiverget gloves and trash bagswalk the beach cleaning up trashExcel Events now partners with KeepPABeautiful.org, who has provided gloves and bags to
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Join your neighbors and community members for a crafty, spooky, and family-friendly October Final Friday!Join Friends of the Rail Park for a crafty, spooky, and family-friendly October Final Friday!Just in time for Spooky Season, we'll be hosting an arts and crafts session for our costumed "young" friends of the Rail Park. There will be several interactive stations for getting creative and creepy! We invite families to come in a festive mood and to stay for music and treats (and a few tricks)! Come in a costume and bring a friend!You won't want to miss the last event of the year
🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Friday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through our moonlit forest. Keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. 🔥
Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE
Join us for a night of wholesome Halloween fun while supporting our Library.With raffles, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest (favorite literary characters?), some wicked treats from Matines, and a cauldron brew, this is a party you don't want to miss. Come in costume or come as you are. Bring the kids, friends/family, or join solo. $25/adult and kids enter for free - each at their own peril, but to the great benefit of our Library branch.Suggested donation of $25.
As the days grow shorter and the autumn settles over the city, Philadelphia transforms, bringing in the exciting spirit of the fall festivities season. Amid this seasonal shift, families in Philadelphia are eagerly looking for fun and safe activities for the entire family to enjoy. Germantown organizations are joining forces this October to provide a safe space for children, their families, and the community to come together and enjoy various Halloween festivities. The Germantown Arts District, in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Germantown, will be hosting the GAD October Fourth Friday Autumn Nights on October 27, 2023, from
The Strides Collective Presents: A World Premiere production of Sister of Mine by Kate McGunagle Directed by Jonathan V. Edmondson Assistant Directed by Caitlin Alvarez Honorary Producer: Lauren Hughes Featuring: A - Eliza Waterman Z - MJ Santry Wednesday, October 25 - Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Sister of Mine runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. About the Play: A and Z, former childhood friends recovering from compulsory heterosexuality, imagine a series of encounters in which they unexpectedly reunite after substantial time apart, exposing longings, secrets, and betrayals. A
Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at this interactive community art show!
Visiting form Brazil, filmmaker Diosmar Filho will be in-person at Scribe Video Center to screen and discuss Terras Que LibertamJoin us for a screening of the documentary film "Lands That Release: Stories of the Cupertinos" co-sponsored by the Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity at Drexel University. The screening will be followed by a conversation about land-based resistance struggles in Brazil with Diosmar Filho, co-director and producer of the film, and Dr. Ashley Gripper, faculty at the Ubuntu Center.About the FilmLands That Release/Terras Que Libertam documents the trajectory of the Black Quilombola population living in Chapada
Halloween Campfire and Party for ages 6 &upWalk through the spooky woods to a campfire with stories and songs. Followed by crafts, light snacks & games for the whole family. Suggested for ages 6 & up. This can be a bit scary for the little ones. Costumes are NOT allowed for your safety. Walk through the woods is guided, but on uneven trails. However, the campfire area is accessible for anyone in your group unable to take the walk. (Please let us know in advance) $5.00 per person. Payment is NOT accepted at the door! Spaces are limited and registration
an evening where the craft brews and art will be on tap ;) featured artists include a musician, singer/songwriter & poet.Artsi partners with Triple Bottom Brewing to bring back our “Arts on Tap” series. On Friday Oct 27th at 7:30pm, join us for an evening where the craft brews and art will be on tap ;) Evening will feature performances by three local artists:Jordan Brown, Singer/SongwriterKeegan Tawa, Musician (Sax & Duduk)MissSpokenPoet, Poet Each artist set will be paired with a featured libation you can purchase, hand-selected by the brewery and inspired by the performance you will experience. — ABOUT TRIPLE BOTTOM BREWING
Join TTF for a FREE Bird Walk in Tacony Creek Park, led by Keith Russell of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Binoculars are provided! Reserve your space here | Reservar su espacio aquí TTF has Bird Guides in English and Spanish, which include a map, a list of bird species found in and around Tacony Creek Park, courtesy of Keith Russell of Audubon Mid-Atlantic, and helpful tips for spotting and identifying birds in the park. The woodlands and meadows that make up Tacony Creek Park provide year-round habitat for over 100 species of birds and other wildlife. The 3.2-mile paved trail that runs
Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani Keaton at kimani@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.
Join us for a Revival Walk through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney where we will honor the sun and nature.The Revival Walks bring healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lift up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us once a month on a Saturday (except August) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in community with one another and with our natural environment. Additional artists
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride
Dalanie Franklin created Photography is Medicine to support veterans and others coping with PTSD. Join us in a special nature focused event.Goat walk and photography talk will start at the Goat Barn promptly at 10 a.m. Please leave 15 minutes to park on Ardleigh Street and find you way to the barn. This area is moderately wheelchair accessible with mostly dirt roads and some small hills. This event is FREE and everyone takes turns walking the goats. There are port o pottys on site and a water filling station but no other food. Any questions please text or call the
Join us for a special walking tour of the Parkside neighborhood! DATE Saturday, October 28, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 12:30pm LOCATION School of the Future 4021 Parkside Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) for a special walking tour of the Parkside neighborhood on October 28 from 10:00 AM—12:30 PM. Parkside. The name says it all — it’s the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park. Similarly to Strawberry Mansion on the other side of the Schuylkill, Parkside is where the city grid meets the greenspace, buffered
Learn about Mt. Cuba’s approach to land management and the events that shape our past, current, and future landscapes. Become empowered to take ecologically beneficial actions to support native wildlife and habitats with the effects of climate change in mind. Bring water and be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain throughout our natural lands. Two hours, $3 per person in addition to garden admission. Free for Members. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Saturday, October 28, 2023 Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view
Come along to our workshop and learn how to carve amazing pumpkins! We will supply the pumpkin along with all the specialized equipment you need for carving, as well as patterns and ideas to help you make a spectacular pumpkin. This program is for adults and children (8+) as we’ll be using sharp tools. Wear clothes that can get messy!
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.
Our once-a-season, bicycle-based field trip exploring Philadelphia's 500 million years of geologic history!Hidden Geology Bike Tour Meet in the garden of the American Philosophical Society, southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut across the street from the Monaco Hotel It's back! Our once-a-season, bicycle-based field trip exploring Philadelphia's 500 million years of geologic history, which is all around us yet rarely seen. We'll start in Old City near Independence Hall, ride to the beautiful and scenic banks of the Schuylkill River, and then on to Manayunk where we will have a tasty snack before returning to Center City. We'll stop at
Join us for the Frankford CDC Fall Festival, a lively in-person event filled with autumn festivities, food, and fun for the whole community!Frankford CDC Fall FestivalCome join us for the Frankford CDC Fall Festival at Frankford Pause Park! Get ready for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Whether you're a local resident or just visiting, this in-person event is perfect for everyone.Experience the vibrant atmosphere as you explore the park and enjoy a variety of activities. From live music performances to interactive games, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to bring your appetite, as local food
Join us on October 14th, from noon - 2 pm, for a community conversation with faculty and students living and studying near the Wall.Join us on October 14th, from noon - 2 pm, for a community conversation with faculty and students living and studying near the Wall.Direct from Palestine, from Abu Dis to Philly, a community conversation with the Philadelphia area and Bard and Al Quds University faculty and students. These two universities are located in Abu Dis, the Wall sits directly in front of them. This is an opportunity to hear first hand accounts about what life is like
Join us for family friendly fall fun! Games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, & a spooky cellar tour!Join us for an afternoon of family friendly fall fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, spooky storytime with Logan Library, and a spooky cellar tour! Light refreshments and cider will be served. Event is free.
At Balck Lotus, women-run businesses are always in season - come shop with us every two weeks!Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents the Mom's Market to support local businesses owned by local moms and women entrepreneurs. This special biweekly marketplace is held in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Town. Bring the whole family and enjoy a nature walk on the surrounding trails. It's no secret that women-run businesses are important and deserve our support year-round. However, there's no denying the excitement that comes with shopping with them during certain times of the year. Whether it's during the holiday season or when the
Is your favorite sweater holding on by a thread? Beloved jeans a little off-color? Fear not!**OUR EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT LIMITS US TO 20 TICKETS PER EVENT. WE HAVE MUCH MORE SPACE AVAILABLE. IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO RESERVE A TICKET, PLEASE STILL ATTEND. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!**Is your favorite sweater holding on by a thread? Beloved jeans a little off-color? Fear not, because The Lansdowne Fiber Repair Clinic is open and can help you heal your wardrobe and head home with a wardrobe that’s revitalized!Join us on October 28th from 1 - 4 pm at the 20*20 House
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Please join us for a very special literary event celebrating ANYBODY HOME? (Blue Edge, 2023), the poetry debut from Kay Cosgrove. This event is made possible thanks to donations from our annual fundraiser. The poems in Kay Cosgrove’s first collection are driven by curiosity – about herself, the world, and her place in it. Witty and elegantly restrained, they ask the question: how do we live the lives we’ve made for ourselves? Cosgrove roams from barrooms to checkout lines to the enigma of motherhood; she is a teenager responsible for a sack-of-flour-as-a-baby, and then an adult driving a teenage babysitter
🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Saturday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through our moonlit forest. Keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. 🔥
Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE
Led by Lizania Cruz / part of Teaching at the End of TimesMobilizing & Building Coalitions led by artist Lizania CruzIn this workshop participants will learn how to use story circles as a way of uniting, mobilizing, and honoring the histories of immigrant communities. And as a framework for creating coalitions based on different expressions of power: power within, power with, and power to. The goals of this workshop are to understand the framework of story circles and how to put it into praxis, to draw connections between the stories shared and how these could become tools of organizing by
The Strides Collective Presents: A World Premiere production of Sister of Mine by Kate McGunagle Directed by Jonathan V. Edmondson Assistant Directed by Caitlin Alvarez Honorary Producer: Lauren Hughes Featuring: A - Eliza Waterman Z - MJ Santry Wednesday, October 25 - Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Sister of Mine runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. About the Play: A and Z, former childhood friends recovering from compulsory heterosexuality, imagine a series of encounters in which they unexpectedly reunite after substantial time apart, exposing longings, secrets, and betrayals. A
SUITABLE FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Experience the magic of Tyler’s natural areas at night! Join guides Dick Cloud and John Bunting as we head into the forest under the full moon’s light. Hiking at night is a unique sensory experience. We will use our senses of hearing, smell and touch to navigate the forest. Our guides will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights. In addition, we hope to see and hear some of the nocturnal wildlife that makes a home in Tyler’s natural areas! This moderately-paced hike is for adults and teens comfortable walking 2+ miles on uneven terrain that may include
You're Invited To Mister John's Halloween Block Party! We're excited to open the doors of our brand-new building in South Philly, and to celebrate, we're throwing a giant Halloween Block Party, Mister John's style! Please join us in costume on Sunday, October 29th from 10am - 4pm at South 8th & Fulton Street for a day of fun for the whole family. There will be nonstop live music, raffle prizes, arts & crafts, drag storytime, a costume parade, student performances, a giant dance party and SO MUCH more. We will have light refreshments but feel free to BYOB!
Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!
Philly Cider Week is an annual weeklong series of events celebrating orchard-driven cider, with a focus on cideries based out of Pennsylvania and highlighting PA-grown apples. PCW’s goals are to continue to expose the Philadelphia region to the ever-growing world of cider. To raise industry and consumer awareness of the diversity of this historical beverage. We strive to cultivate an appreciation of the sense of place tied to agriculturally-driven beverages, specifically ciders, that share an honest connection to the land on which the fruit is grown, and the importance that such products hold for the future of the planet. This
What was it like in 1793 when Philadelphia was overcome with the Yellow Fever plague?Please join PhilaLandmarks and Christ Church Burial Ground for an educational walking tour highlighting the horrors of the devastating Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793.We will explore the medical realities and social impacts of the fever in Philadelphia by visiting the Hill-Physick House, Powel House, Dr. Rush's House, Christ Church Burial Ground and more!
Join us for a fun fall event creating this beautiful Pumpkin Succulent Planter.In this workshop, you will learn how to create a beautiful, long-lasting pumpkin succulent planter. Your experience will include a (real) 6-7lb or 3-5lb "Cinderella" or "Ghost" pumpkin, a variety of succulents, soil, preserved moss, mini bundle of dried florals and step-by-step instruction. We will discuss best practices for succulent care and maintenance; soil, sun requirements, grooming, watering, and propagation for healthy plants.Please note these pumpkins are not carved so your centerpiece will last for many months! We also will not be using glue on the succulents so
Join the PMC for our fall social!For the 5th year in a row we'll be getting together to socialize, eat, carve pumpkins, and see who makes the best maitake (or other mushroom) jerky. Everyone is invited! This year we are also doing a costume contest, mushroom themed costumes are highly encouraged. Winner will receive a PMC merch bundle and bragging rights. ** IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DISH to share please make a list of all the ingredients used, to be displayed on the table. We will provide index cards if you need them. If your dish contains wild mushrooms
Halloween crafts and candy hunt at Grumblethorpe!Bring the kids to Grumblethorpe for Halloween! Grumblethorpe Youth Volunteers will host a spooky garden and candy hunt with pumpkin painting, crafts and games from 4-6pm on Sunday, October 29th. $5 suggested donation per kid. Free entry available, no questions asked. Don't be shy and come on by! Costumes encouraged.
An interactive workshop exploring useful strategies for acting on climate.The climate is in crisis; it's time to act; but it's hard to find time, energy, emotional resources, and people to act with. This interactive workshop explores useful strategies for getting started and for helping other people get started. Speaker: Eugene Chislenko teaches ethics at Temple University, has worked with the Sunrise Movement and 350.org, and is a co-founder of Philosophers for Sustainability.This event will take place in the Heim Center, Room 131 at the Parkway Central branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Because this event takes place after the
Join us for a spooky stroll in Halloween costumes followed by a costume contest, spooky stories, campfire & s’mores (while supplies last).Halloween is a very fun time of year for all and we would like to celebrate that! Join us for a spooky stroll in Halloween costumes followed by a costume contest, spooky stories, campfire & s’mores (while supplies last). Open to the public for young adults ages 18-30. FREE.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. This is an all-weather, outdoor
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,
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 and instruction – you
How do seeds travel? (And why do they travel?) How do squirrels play a role to help trees in the fall? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make your own collection. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, [email protected].
Develop a deeper connection to trees by understanding their outsized role in our natural ecosystems. Trees provide habitat and food. They support nutrient cycling in forest systems through leaf-drop and decomposition, mediate temperatures, mitigate storm water, and soil erosion, and are culturally significant to the mid-Atlantic region. Examine the ecological features of trees while learning about their anatomy and care. Find out how trees contribute, in both life and death, to forest ecology. Learn why large, mature trees need to be conserved and how climate change could impact forests in the future. These classes are rain or shine. Dress for
Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Wednesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at [email protected] or 215-744-1853.
Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 2: JudaismExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 2: A Jewish Approach to Activism and Accompaniment Through the Climate CrisisIn this month’s conversation, are taking a deep dive into the
Celebrate the Day of the Death with a conversation about death and dying!On multiple levels, green burial solves the problems of modern death care - the environmental, financial, and psychological ones. Join Friends of Green Burial PA co-founder, Carin Bonifacino, as she explains how green burial addresses each one of these aspects. In addition, participants will learn what green burial is, see photos of green burial grounds currently in use, and tap into resources for further learning and for finding green cemeteries where they live. This event will be hosted via Zoom.Carin Bonifacino is a co-founder of Friends of Green
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!
Mid-Atlantic region orchard preparations for winter including leaf management, fig care and fertility considerations.Jose Spellman-Lopez will lead a hands on workshop at Ruth Bennett Community Farm highlighting preparation of orchard plants in the Mid-Atlantic region for winter including leaf management, fig care, and fertility management. Learn how to set your orchard up for success next year by closing down the season thoughtfully.
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 [email protected]).Free of charge
Join TTF from 3-5pm at the River Alive Learning Trail for FREE information and materials: Seek and Find maps, coloring pages, reusable bags, and water bottles. Learn about the Learning Trail’s 2023 FREE summer programs! Seek & Find, free tickets to the Independence Seaport Museum, and free field trips to Independence Seaport Museum one Sunday each month. Next trips are October 22 and December 17. Register here. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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
Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, we’ll head out into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, November 1st,
Join us for a conversation with Manuel Hernandez in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Talk 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner 7:00pm Price Talk & Dinner: Members: $25 (service and tax included) Guests: $35 (service and tax included) Guests “30 or under”: $15 (service and tax included) *RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at least 2 days prior to the event. For detailed information and to sign up, please check: https://frieda.community/programs/manuel-hernandez-artist-talk/
Reclaiming Our Vote - The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election Join NExT Philadelphia (The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals) for an exciting online event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. The stakes have never been higher as we come together to discuss and strategize for the upcoming municipal election. This event is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be a part of the movement to reclaim our vote. During this event, we will delve into the key issues at hand, what's on the ballot, and the impact this election will have on our
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total). It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating,