Monthly program focusing on a different source of food in Philadelphia be it a market, garden, cooperative, or other source.Where Can You Source Your Food in Philly? OK Produce at Reading Terminal MarketOur December program will focus on Reading Terminal Market's OK Produce. Join Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey for a seasonal recipe using root vegetables.Space is limited and priority will be given to registered attendees. Tickets will be honored up until 3:50 pm, please arrive by 3:45 pm to guarantee your seat. At 3:50 pm, we will fill open seats. Please email kitchen@freelibrary.org for more information.

Join us for a cozy four-week poetry class inspired by the nature of the season of the sticks led by Courtney Hunter Stangler.Stick Season Poetry - A Four Week Nature-Inspired Poetry ClassDates: November 12, December 3, December 10 , December 17 (11/25 update: please note the updated dates due to illness and venue relocation!)Time: 5:30 PMLocation: ****NEW LOCATION**** Samuel Recreation Center - 3539 Gaul Street, Port Richmond.Come join us for a cozy and creative four-week poetry class inspired by the beauty of nature during the Stick Season. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this class is perfect

Bring your questions and join us for a conversation with our graduates about their Waldorf experiences. We'll be exploring how the Waldorf curriculum, community and environment impacted our talented alumni, and helped to shape their lives beyond Philly Waldorf. At the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, we provide the right learning experiences at the right time. We are a Preschool through Eighth Grade school, located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Wandering Waters Seminar SeriesJoin us Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm for the third seminar in our series “Wandering Waters”. In this seminar, we will hear from folks who hold responsibility to protect and regulate Pennsylvania’s waterways. A representative from the PA Department of Environmental Protection as well as the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will join us on this call to share about the water work their offices are engaged in. We will additionally hear from experts in water policy and conservation about some of the ways they are working on the ground and in the halls of power to

Welcome to the East Market Holiday Series! Join us at Jefferson Plaza - East Market for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer.Welcome to the East Market Holiday Series! Join us at Jefferson Plaza - East Market for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer. This in-person event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and shopping for unique gifts from local vendors. Make your own s'moresHot Chocolate BarHoliday movies Themed entertainment Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the magic of the holiday season. We

Join us for a night with STUDIO NATURE! At the creative workshop, we will be making a beautiful home decor of "A Star of Wonder."Come for a cocktail at 5.30 PM. Activity begins at 6 PM!Festive food & drinks will be served throughout the evening. Hosted by Corporate Interiors, Designtex, Patcraft, Formica, and Garden State Tile.

Join SBN and connect with familiar and new faces as we gather to celebrate while sharing insights from our journey and toast our successes of 2024. Enjoy food, cocktails, and mocktails at Philadelphia Distilling (25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123), over lively music and much more! More details to be announced soon. Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Time: 6 – 9pm Location: Philadelphia Distilling, 25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Ticket Information: Early Bird Pricing until Friday, November 8, 2024: at $50 for SBN members and $70 for non-members. General Admission tickets will be on sale Nov 9-December

A guided experimentation workshop on the process of essence-making utilizing flowers and the natural environment -- and poetry.A flower essence is an energetic medicine intended to replicate a portion of the essential nature of a plant in a clear bowl of water. What is the essence of a fire pit? What is the essence of a view of the bridge or the breeze over the water?A guided experimentation workshop on the process of essence-making utilizing flowers and the natural environment -- and poetry. The result will be physical essences that participants can both keep & share, and poetry on the

Join Krystle for a two hour poetry workshop that will include reviews, styles, prompts and group activities!Please join Krystle Griffin at Philly Typewriter for her monthly two hour long poetry workshop. Open to all skill levels as it will include a variety of reviews, styles, prompts and group activity. The only thing required to bring is yourself as materials will be provided. However, feel free to bring any personal materials you want from home. The goal of this workshop is to both help understand poetry a little more and to have you leave inspired. Krystle would love for everyone to

A Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia celebration in partnership with Wednesday Night Rides Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 7 – 9 pm. Our annual celebration of cycling in all weather is returning December 11th to tour the sights and lights of South Philly’s decked out streets. Kicking the ride off with a costume contest and commemorating it at the after party, we’re geared up for another Holiday Lights Ride. 

Come see our classes in action! We’ll take you on a journey through our programming from pre-k to eighth grade. We'll talk about the Waldorf philosophy, our unique curriculum, and anything else that you may be curious about. Observation Mornings are adults only - thank you for understanding.

Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

Join chemist and author Michelle Francl for an intriguing evening exploring the science behind the world’s most popular beverage: tea!Tea can be a pick-me-up or give us a meditative moment. It’s been used to secure diplomacy and friendship, and been a coveted, contested commodity.Dr. Francl’s recent book, Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea, explores the science behind caffeine; the perfect temperature for steeping your tea leaves; the secret benefits of drying, roasting, and aging; and so much more. You’ll never experience your favorite tea—whether black, green, or pu’erh—the same way again!About the SpeakerMichelle M. Francl, PhD is the Frank B. Mallory

Open Studio Collaging!Here are the supplies we have at the Coven:Glue sticksMod Podge*BladesScissorsCutting MatsClippings & MagazinesMixed media paper & other background bases*you will need to supply cups and brushes for Mod PodgeAbout your Host:Jamie DeAngelis is an official SoulCollage® Facilitator and Philadelphia-based mixed-media artist who creates vibrant works with second-hand materials. She received a Bachelor of Studio Art from Rosemont College (2008), where she unlocked her love of iconography, papermaking, bookmaking, and the pop art vibes of printmaking. Since receiving a Master of Science in Arts Administration at Drexel University, she has been inspired by Philly’s arts & culture scene

OPENING RECEPTION: IMPRINTS OF TIME AND PLACE ceramics & photographs by zami Reflections on identity, community connections, and acts of resistance Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery is pleased to present the first exhibit in our new space, featuring the work of our founder Hazami Sayed. Imprints of Time and Place is both a homecoming for Hazami (aka zami) and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Al-Bustan. The exhibit moves from photographs of youth's hopeful joy and an enduring cultural heritage, to documentation of tumultuous times. Through the tactile art of clay, zami finds solace, expressing connection through an

Join us to learn all about birds of prey.The term raptor refers to birds of prey in general, which are known for their hunting skills, sharp talons, and keen vision. True raptors are hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and vultures. While owls are considered to belong to a different order, they are still predatory birds. Chris Weaver (owner of WBU Glen Mills) will explain how raptors play a crucial role in ecosystems and human society, and their importance spans a wide range of ecological, environmental, and cultural areas.

Attend this virtual session to learn all about the trees and shrubs that can be best used for natural holiday decor.Bring nature indoors by decorating your home for the holiday with natural elements such as branches, seed pods, and berries. In this session, we will talk about what species are best to harvest from your own backyard, as well as, how to sustainably prune plants around the holidays. We hope that this lecture will give you some inspiration for your decorations this year!This event will take place via Zoom and the event link will be emailed to participants in the

Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!Winter Luminary NightsFriday, December 13, 5:00 - 6:30 PMAs the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!Bundle up for a walk down to the pond while enjoying luminary lanterns.Our giant wreath will also be on display creating the perfect backdrop for a holiday photo.More event details to come - stay tuned!$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket

Attention birders old and new! Help us with the annual Audubon census of birds, The Christmas Bird Count.Do you enjoy birding, and are you able to identify most of our wintering bird species? Then we need YOU to participate in this year's Audubon Christmas Bird Count! We will census the birds in the Andorra Natural Area on Saturday, December 14th between 9 AM and 2 PM.Meet at the Tree House. We will divide the area into sections and will split up to cover them all. Please RSVP on Eventbrite. You do not have to attend for more than 2 hours.

Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 3401 Reservoir DrivePhiladelphia Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all. Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form below to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age

VU PHL is partnering with Campaign for Working Families - join us!Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is a non-profit driven support families and individuals in the community to financial stability through programs such as tax preparation, workforce training and employment, and financial services, resources, and public benefits. CFW advocates for policies and initiatives that lead to opportunities and financial stability throughout the community.What we will be doing on Saturday, December 14th , 10AM - 1 PM:Our volunteers will be hands on putting together Intake Folders for taxpayers to complete when using Campaign for Working Families and Supply Kits for their

Celebrate different seasonal and holiday traditions at our annual 'Winter around the World' event at Lemon Hill Mansion. TIME 10:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia PA, 19130 Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to welcome the public to Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park for multiple fun-filled days this holiday season. Experience how different countries and cultures celebrate the winter season with a continuation of our “Winter around the World” theme. On the first weekend, we will showcase the seasonal and holiday traditions of the Caribbean (Saturday, December 7) and Japan (Sunday, December

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Taught by Barb BaurMake a beaded ornament! We have cut out shapes on our laser cutter at the Tacony LAB that you will turn into a beautiful beaded ornament. We will have a tree or a snowflake to choose from.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. This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Registration is required for this workshop in order to

Join us for a holiday edition of AIYAH ART MARKET!!! It’s our final market of the year, and we really stacked the lineup with some incredible artists. Over 15 vendors will be dispersed throughout our space and into our secret garden It's the perfect day to find gifts that are handmade from local Philly artists. Live music will be playing all day for you and friends to bop along to. Our food vendor, From Lino, will be slinging snacks. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors! Bring your kids and dogs. It’s a wholesome community day, yall!

The Mt. Airy Winter Art Market will take place December 14th from 11am - 6pm! Handcrafted art and gifts for all of your loved ones.Join us on December 14th, 11am - 6pm, at the Mt. Airy Winter Art Market, where local artists showcase their incredible work alongside student and faculty creations. A perfect place to find unique, hand-made gifts while supporting our creative community. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with a DJ spinning fantastic tunes, while you indulge in delicious snacks and beverages. Capture the season with memorable portraits at our Seasonal Portraits station, featuring the talented Naomieh Jovin as your

Join us for our annual winter holiday social at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education! Come one, come all to celebrate the holiday season with your favorite local mushroom club! To celebrate a fruitful year, we will be hosting an afternoon of family friendly holiday festivities. We will share a potluck meal, do some crafts, screen the 2024 Fungi Film Festival, and hold a white elephant gift exchange. We will have merch for sale with fresh selections of shirts, stickers, pins. and prints. We will have a guided walk at 1pm (weather permitting), but feel free to hit the trails at the Schuylkill Center earlier or

Join us for amazing fun with friends 14 and older for goat cuddles, photos, yoga poses, goat art raffle , goat walk and improv !Tickets support PGP's mission focused programs including Teen Job Training and Special Needs Animal Assisted Therapy. Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE but they are TRANFERABLE to a friend. Please check our website or social media for rain date issues. Special Improv Night with our amazing goats. Tickets are $35 and attendees must be at least 14 years old. B.Y.O.B. and we provide all the rest, including complimentary s'mores and a cozy fire pit!

Each person at Pennhurst had a File. Each person at Pennhurst had a Life.File/Life is a community-led exploration of the Pennhurst archives produced by the Insitute on Disabilities, Temple University, CEHD. Seven archivists (all people with disabilities and/or family members) share stories from the archives that made them listen, feel, imagine, and remember. In doing so, they ask the question: Can a file ever contain a life? Stories are told through a variety of mediums, including short films of varying artistic styles, that together create an hour-long, deeply personal, visual, and aural exploration of the archives.The film is a co-creation

Join the Keswick Cycle - Paoli team for their annual Holiday Light Ride. Decorate your bike and cruise with us on Saturday, December 14th!Decorate your bike and roll with us through ride 3 of the Keswick Cycle Holiday Ride Series. This will be a no drop ride through rolling hills, average speed 13 mph. We'll head over to the lovely village of Wayne, take some photos by the tree and then back to the store for hot cider and hot cocoa. Helmets are required as always along with front and rear bike lights. Don't forget to decorate your bike, let

Come join us to make a one-gallon self-sustaining BioActive Terrarium! $75 per terrarium or $90 for a couple to make ONE TERRARIUM together. Join Pretty Green Terrariums for an immersive BioActive Terrarium-making Workshop! Date: Saturday December 14th, 6pm-8pm Time: Doors open at 6pm Location: 1116 South St Storefront About the Workshop: Indulge in a unique BYOB experience where you'll craft your very own one-gallon terrarium. Our BioActive Terrarium workshops are a fan-favorite, spanning 2 hours and providing all the materials you need. "Bioactive" means these terrariums mimic nature, with added organisms like isopods, springtails, bacteria, and fungi to create a

Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!Winter Luminary NightsSaturday, December14, 6:30 - 8:00 PMAs the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!Bundle up for a walk down to the pond while enjoying luminary lanterns.Our giant wreath will also be on display creating the perfect backdrop for a holiday photo.More event details to come - stay tuned!$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Explore the dense history of Philadelphia's historically Jewish neighborhood - 2 miles, 2 hours.Event lasts 2 hours. Tour begins at 6th and Lombard, ends at 5th and Spruce.From the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York's famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater, literary societies and newspapers, along with synagogues and banks, bath houses and delicatessens.This walk begins at the front steps of Mother Bethel Church at 419 South 6th Street, with an introduction

The Historic Waynesborough Open House and Candlelight tour is on December 15, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Tour Anthony Wayne’s House and learn about holiday customs, create a festive craft, and enjoy beverages and cookies after the tour. All tours begin in the Carriage House located at 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA 19301. Admission is $10 for adults $5 for children $25 for families and groups of four Tickets available at the door or online.

Start or deepen your yoga practice in community with other queer and trans people of color! Classes include both movement and meditation.

Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!Winter Luminary NightsSunday, December 15, 5:00 - 6:30 PMAs the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!Bundle up for a walk down to the pond while enjoying luminary lanterns.Our giant wreath will also be on display creating the perfect backdrop for a holiday photo.More event details to come - stay tuned!$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket

Join us for Grief Medicine, a healing space to honor our losses and find comfort in community support.

Wisdom of Joanna MacyWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm for the last program this year. We will be exploring the Wisdom of Joanna Macy, focusing on Active Hope and the Spiral. As in the past, we will use music, prayer, meditation, responsive reading, and small group discussion to explore this topic.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and seek hope as an interfaith community.

Tour the festive displays in the 77-room Mansion, Chauffeur’s Garage and gardens.Celebrate the holidays with Noël at Nemours Estate! Tour the festive displays in the 77-room Mansion, Chauffeur’s Garage and the gardens. Live music performances will also be held in the Mansion throughout the season.Hours: Tuesday - Sunday open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m.; Closed Monday.Saturdays in December with Later Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with last entry at 7 p.m. with live music, food trucks, hot chocolate, holiday cocktails, and firepits.Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Come celebrate our amazing teachers in the autistic community at The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia!Community Celebrity Teacher at The Autistic Art Coalition of PhiladelphiaCome join us for a special event at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center! We are excited to welcome a Community Celebrity Teacher "Barb Baur," is a Philadelphia based artist, maker and educator. She primarily makes art jewelry, has been known to repair musical instruments and sail the East Coast of the U.S.Barb’s artwork is in traditional gold/silversmithing techniques combined with modern fabrication tools like CAD (computer aided design) and 3D printing. Drawing on her time

a free virtual coach'n session for folks needing support in their story. Transform the old to the new, personally + professionallyCome to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new.blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew:blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses since 2010, she guides folks through their

Get ready to celebrate the holidays in style at the AACOPhilly Holiday Art Party - a festive gathering filled with art, music, and good vibeWelcome to the AACOPhilly Holiday Art Party! Join us for a festive celebration of creativity and community at LIBERTY RESOURCES. Get ready for 1:00PM to 2:30PM filled with art, music, and good vibes. Whether you're an artist, or someone who just like making art. This is a Neurodiverse Community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support local artists and get togeter to make art, there will be snacks. See you there!

This monthly meet up gives you the tools you need as you prepare to join the CultureWorks community.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration as we mark the holiday season and prepare to kick off our 15-year anniversary in 2025!Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration as we mark the holiday season and prepare to kick off our 15-year anniversary in 2025!Explore our newly refreshed space, and meet with fellow CultureWorks members. Whether you're new to CultureWorks or have been part of our community for years, this party is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year and connect with others who share your passion for creativity and collaboration.The evening will include:A celebration

Come find your writing people every third Thursday at Norristown's favorite bookstore, Recycle Read Repeat.

Bring your own supplies or use some of ours! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on.Bring your own supplies or use some of ours! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on. Come out and draw or paint and exchange ideas with your peers!

Join us for a hands-on Fresh Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop!

Discover an array of native evergreens that will enhance the appearance and ecological value of your property.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19Native Evergreens7:00–8:30 PMDuncan Himmelman, Ph.D., Horticulturist and Garden EducatorEvergreens are an indispensable part of all home landscapes. They provide year-round color and textural interest, give structure to the garden, and offer shelter and food sources for birds and other wildlife. Learn the identifying features, cultural requirements, and uses of an array of native evergreens that will enhance the appearance and ecological value of your property.Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date)This

Ars Nova Workshop presents the blistering Mendoza Hoff Revels, co-led by guitarist Ava Mendoza and bassist Devra Hoff, at Solar Myth on Thursday, December 19. Exploding into the avant-jazz consciousness with their astonishing 2023 debut Echolocation, Mendoza Hoff Revels is an electric and formidable unit led by guitarist Ava Mendoza and bassist Devra Hoff and featuring tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and drummer Ches Smith. While Mendoza and Hoff have floated around each other’s musical orbits as individuals for decades, the original impetus of this group was Mendoza’s, based on the love she and Hoff shared for aggressive and polyglot

Learn about the history of the winter solstice, and enjoy popcorn and hot ciderLearn about the Winter Solstice which is the shortes day of the year, and celbrate with maple popcorn and hot applecider.

Embrace the magic of the season with our event full of family fun, and unforgettable memories!Join us for our annual Winter Farm Festival. Embrace the magic of the season with our event full of family fun, and unforgettable memories! We will have a Live Nativity Scene and baby animals waiting to cuddle. We will also have a fire going to help take the chill off and a hot coca bar. Plus we will have a decorated area for all your photo needs.On Friday we will have holiday decor make and take stations that include wreath making, garland, candle making, and

Unveiling the Wonders of Gardening: The Know to Grow Webinar Series PHS is delighted to present the Know to Grow Webinar Series, a vibrant and inclusive program designed to nurture your love for gardening. This reimagined lecture series welcomes everyone, from seasoned gardeners to those with a budding curiosity about the plant world. Join us as Claudia West, a leading voice in the field of ecological planting design, paints a spectacular picture of the new pollinator garden at the Arboretum at Penn State. Described as a marriage of brilliant space making, expert science, innovative planting, and skillful installation methods; designers

Please join us for our annual holiday/winter party!Join us for a Scribe tradition to celebrate the end of year holidays and gather together as we prepare for a return of light. We will have food, drinks, games, live music, and dancing.Feeling festive? Consider donating a toy to the toy drive or becoming a member at scribe.org/annual-appeal.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Philadelphia. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at Independence Seaport Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Independence Seaport Museum Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility:

Join Coach J & Jazz as we a hike & network with like minded individual's looking to prioritize their mental health & wellness.Join Coach J and Jazz as we a hike and network with likeminded individual's looking to prioritizing their mental health and wellness. This hike will be roughly 2 in a half hours longs,there and back and roughly 4.5 miles total. This hike is open to both men and women.

Ready to get creative with natural materials? Join us for a fun, hands-on three-class series where you’ll dive into the world of mixed media knitting and weaving! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to try something new, we’ll guide you step-by-step in creating your very own scarf dyed with vibrant colors made from vegetable scraps like onion skins and avocado pits. Not into knitting? No problem! You can explore a beginner-friendly weaving project using natural materials instead. It’s a relaxed, welcoming environment where you’ll learn, create, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece. Registration is encouraged—don’t miss out on the

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.

Saturday, December 21 12pm – 4pm 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne PA 19035 Free Come visit the yellow cottage in Rolling Hill Park for an insider look at Deirdre Murphy’s climate action artist studio. Paintings and prints will be discounted for the holidays with 20% of sales benefitting LMC programming and the historic yellow cottage. See more about Deirde’s process and her work here. All ages are welcome and encouraged to make a pinecone birdseed ornament or Winter Luminaire. Light refreshments will be available.

This season of giving, let’s not forget our furry neighbors! Join Coyote Tracks for an afternoon of nature time, gift making, and fun !Holiday for the AnimalsCome join Coyote Tracks Programs for a wonderful day at the Wissahickon Environmental Education Center! This family friendly event, Holiday for the Animals, is a time for families and friends to enjoy a day outside as we enter the Winter season. Activates include: exploring a hands on 'nature museum', creating 'gifts' for our beloved local wildlife to take home, and enjoying time with warm drinks and each other around a cozy fire (*dependent upon

Join us at the Wharton Esherick Museum on Saturday, December 21st from 1:00-2:30PM in the 1956 Workshop as we round out a wonderful year focused on the theme of rhythms with award winning Philadelphia-based poet Jena Osman. Jena Osman has authored numerous poetry collections, with her latest collection A Very Large Array (2023) spanning three decades of poetic and intellectual exploration. At WEM, the solstice marks a time for reflection, meaningful conversation, and community. Jena Osman’s poetry is grounded in historical and archival materials that she transforms into new forms of storytelling that shed light on our present moment. The

Bring a reference photo from your phone or freehand drawing and learn how to transfer it into an original embroidery. All materials providedThis workshop takes place in Studio 16 at Cherry Street Pier. We will take time to embroider on the pier and enjoy the view. All ages and abilities encouraged.

What do Christmas and cemeteries have in common? Well, not much… but as the secular aspects of the holiday evolved over the decades of the 19th century, those who contributed to that evolution have found their final resting place at Laurel Hill East! This tour will explore those individuals connected to events and incidents that have indelibly arisen from the holiday. Tour Guide: Russ Dodge COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** Free/Ages 5

This is a gathering of like minds and hearts to celebrate the winter solstice and to learn by processing seeds together.