Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 – Page 3 – Grid Magazine

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2023 Makers Market

Calvary Church 820 Rt. 113, Souderton, Souderton, PA, United States

Calvary Church is pleased to announce our second annual Maker's Market - Join us in celebrating our local maker economy! October 1, 2023 Why a Makers Market? It’s simple: things made by hand are meant to be experienced by hand. No technology can replace the one-to-one contact with the artist behind the masterpiece or replicate a tactile encounter with a macramé plant hanger or handmade piece of jewelry. The value for both the maker and the customer is obvious…we make connections with the maker and with each other to share ideas, provide support, and hang out with friends. We’re inviting

Yoga in the Garden

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Renew your body and mind with yoga among the trees.

Philly Mural Walking Tour

Love Park (across from Suburban Station) 16th and JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A wild and wiggly walk in and around Center City to view and discuss dozens of mural artworksStart and finish: Love Park outside Suburban StationDistance: ~9miWhere to find us: Love Park near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: Drop out when you likeTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa from Trenton and all other lines to Suburban StationReturn: on footParking: multiple optionsDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: urban, themeCoordinator: Charles UpdikeWander with us as we gaze upon and briefly discuss approximately forty murals in and around Center City, with a couple surprises. Finish with an optional visit to the Magic Gardens. More details to come.Highlights:- lots of murals- a few surprises

Fall Tours-Last tours of the 2023 season!

Lancaster Farm Sanctuary 1871 Milton Grove Road, Mount Joy, PA, United States

Join us for a one-hour walking tour of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary where you will get to meet the rescued animal residents and see their home!It's our favorite time of year! We're so excited to enter another tour season and see some new and familiar faces at the sanctuary. This is a walking tour around our sanctuary to meet and learn more about the animal residents, lasting about 1 hour. Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes and be aware if it rained recently the grounds will be muddy. This event isn't best suited for small children, we ask that caregivers use

Boston Typewriter Orchestra plays Mt Airy–free!

The 7-person percussion band makes the most of the Royal, Remington and Underwood's at hand. Percussive fun-- first in the spacious, award-winning garden adjacent to WPM Typewriter Shop (11:30 am), then street side at 1:30 pm Sunday, Oct.1. All free and part of the animated Mt.Airy Village Fair -- straddling Greene St at Carpenter Lane. Also -- the real cow, fake foliage, climbable fire trucks, Rocking Horse Rodeo, Willy Nilly's Carshare...and more. Food and Performance! Look for the shopping cart show too! Media contact: Pam WPM Typewriter Shop 267-974-0792

3rd Annual Camden Vegan Festival 2023

Camden Waterfront Lot 13 NE Delaware Ave & Cooper Street, Camden, NJ, United States

Vegan Food Festival promoting holistic wellness! Healing the mind, body, and spirit!FOE wellness and Camden Repertory Theatre Partner to present: The 3rd Annual Vegan Food Festival; bringing awareness to injustices related to health and wellness! It will be a fun filled day full of the best plant based goodies and music that the city of Camden, NJ and surrounding areas have to offer! Our mission is to educate families on preventive methods that are proven to maximize life and quality of life. Please join us as we educate and celebrate with one another! Wealth and health of the Mind, Body,

Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park

1 S 15th St 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the 2023 Philadelphia Marketplace! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will return to Dilworth Park!

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Awbury Farm Market

6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Locally Sourced, Farm Fresh Produce at Awbury. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons from spring through fall, you can enjoy fresh local foods, buy fresh produce, and shop for artisan goods. In addition, we have Awbury staff and partner organizations on site to answer your questions, plus fun, family-friendly activities, wellness events, workshops, and demonstrations on the first Sunday of every month.

Kick off Banned Book Week with A.S.King and David Levithan

Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA, United States

Join us in celebrating A.S. King and David Levithan's newest books and help us kick off Banned Books Week - Sunday October 1st at 1:00pm!We are thrilled to have A.S. (Amy Sarig) King and David Levithan back at Children’s Book World on Sunday, October 1st at 1 PM!We are so excited to hear them talk about their new books: David’s Ryan and Avery and A.S. King’s The Collectors! And of course since October 1st is the start of Banned Books Week we know they will have a lot to say about books and censorship since they both have books that

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Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

Seeing Seeds: A Journey into the World of Seedheads, Pods, and Fruit

Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by Teri ChaceAn engrossing, narrated hour-long talk based on her award-winning Timber Press title of the same name. “Every seed tells a story.” Though small and often not noticed or examined carefully, seeds are simply amazing—what they look like, what they do, how they do it, as they work towards their astounding goal of self-replication. Teri’s tour finds strangeness and fascination in the seeds of plants as familiar as oaks and dandelions, and as curious as figs and hellebores. View the gorgeous photographs

Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup–October Edition

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Studio Warming Party

Firehouse Arts Germantown, B06 5231 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come say hello to two small business owners, Ruby & Moth, of Spokes & Stitches and Touchthreads, and see our new studio space in Germantown.Interested in slow fashion and all things DIY? Come say hello to us and see our new studio space in the Firehouse Arts Building in Germantown, Philadelphia. Get acquainted with our work, have some snacks, and check out our sample sale. We will even have a small crafting area set up for you to enjoy!

The Very Basics of Seed Saving

The Hansberry Garden & Nature Center 5150 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Seed saver Goda Trakumaite will cover the basics that you need to get started with saving seeds, and hopefully will inspire you to pursue a lifetime of further learning and experimenting! We’ll focus on some common veggie crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and beans, but we’ll also touch on native plants and herbs. Learn more about the speaker, the garden, and seed saving in general here. This is a rain or shine event, so please dress for the weather.

VIBES : A LGBTQ+ Fall Festival

Pentridge Station Pop-up 5110-5120 Pentridge Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kick off October with an OUTLOUD celebration ! Join us for drinks, games, music sets by DJ DELISH and DJ DIOR CARTEL, and more at Pentridge!This FREE Fall festival will create space for black and brown LGBTQ+ individuals and ally's to come together and share good vibes. Featuring drinks, hookah, live DJs, games such as giant connect 4, giant jenga, corn hole, and MORE!Donation go towards DJs and curating cost friendly community events.

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Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Botanical Observations: Designing a Sketchbook of Autumn Subjects (10/2-30)

Learn to design a sketchbook spread and fill it with beautiful observations and botanically correct drawings.MONDAYS, OCTOBER 2 – 30 Botanical Observations: Designing a Sketchbook of Autumn Subjects 6:30 – 8:30 PM 5-week virtual series Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new family of specimens each week as you create your sketchbook pages. Not only will you learn about that week’s botanical theme, but you’ll see how these subjects fit into the

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Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park Groundbreaking

Orthodox Street & Delaware Avenue 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 10-acre river park in Bridesburg!Join Riverfront North Partnership and the City of Philadelphia groundbreaking for the Robert A. Borski Jr. Park in Bridesburg. The much-anticipated park will transform a former concrete factory into a 10-acre public park with river views, a multi-use lawn, and an upland meadow, restroom, and parking. It is the last of the eight planned parks on the North Delaware River Greenway. The park is owned and managed by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and is expected to be open in 2025.Joining the celebration will be Mayor Jim Kenney; Interim Parks and

Arboretum Volunteer Session

Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Reading Terminal Market Tour

Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Eco Energy

4099 S Christopher Columbus Blvd 4099 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join YPE as we tour Eco-Energy's biofuels distribution terminal located in South Philadelphia!YPE Philly is teaming up with Eco-Energy to invite you to tour Eco's biofuels distribution terminal in South Philly on Tues, Oct 3rd at 4 PM EST. Come learn about Eco's distribution site, network, and enjoy light refreshments.More about Eco-Energy: https://www.eco-energy.com/ "With three decades of customer-focused solutions, Eco-Energy is driving the energy transition with our low-carbon solutions in the U.S., Canada, and abroad."More about YPE Philly: https://ypenergy.org/philadelphia/ "YPE aims to facilitate the advancement of young professionals in the energy industry around the world through social, educational and civic

1827 Society: Exploring the Trees of Washington Square

Washington Square Park Philadelphia, United States

Join the 1827 Society for an exclusive guided tree walk in Washington Square in Philadelphia with experts Paul Meyer, retired executive director of the Morris Arboretum and co-author of Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley, and Anthony Aiello, Associate Director, Collections at Longwood Gardens. Enjoy refreshments afterward hosted by Robin Potter, PHS board chair, and Dr. Peter Gould. Please note: Ample parking is available on and near Washington Square, with recommendations sent with event registration.

Lily P.A.D.S

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bring the kids and create Halloween-themed string art!Bring the kids ages 4 and up out to Lily P.A.D.S & create cool Halloween-themed string art to decorate your spooky space! The kids will design faces, and then weave yarn around nails, working their creativity and fine motor skills, to create their own unique Jack O'Lantern or Ghost design on wood!

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

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

$180 – $210

The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2023 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE, 19735

The Water’s Edge gala brings together business leaders, supporters of Stroud™ Water Research Center, and experts in the world of fresh water. During this event, the Stroud Center recognizes an individual or organization that has made invaluable contributions to the world of fresh water and presents them with the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence. The 2023 SAFE Award will be presented to Laura Turner Seydel, environmental advocate, eco-living expert, and chair of the Captain Planet Foundation. Date and time: Tuesday, October 3, 2023. 6:30 p.m. Registration and cocktails. 7:15 p.m. Lecture and award presentation. 8 p.m. Dinner. Location: Winterthur Museum,

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Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Volunteer Wednesdays at The Farm at Awbury (Mort Brooks Memorial Farm)

6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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,

Little Explorers: The Color of Leaves!

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Why do some trees change colors? Let’s see how many colors we can collect! We’ll also learn how animals start to prepare for the cold weather.   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, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.  

Reading Terminal Market Tour

Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

Global Lens: A Taste of Culinary Diplomacy

Perry World House 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A discussion on how food can be used as an instrument of diplomacy with celebrity chefs Amanda Freitag and Michael Solomonov.Food is an indelible instrument of foreign policy. A good meal can literally bring people to the table – and keep them there – to learn more about one another. But introducing national gastronomy abroad is a delicate process. Chefs must listen to and learn from the history and stories that inform the table customs of others. They must share their own culinary journeys in a way that fosters connection. Across an increasingly complex global landscape, what does it take

Noon Bird Walks at Wissahickon Environmental Center

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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!

A Taste of Latin American Heritage Pop-up

South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Reflecting the range of culinary traditions, foods, and flavors of Latin America that are richly flavorful, affordable, and easy-to-prepare.A Taste of Latin American Heritage features recipes that blend the food traditions of four cultures: the indigenous people (Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, and other Native Americans), continental Africans, the Spanish, and the Portuguese.Join us at South Philadelphia Library for a bite of delicious vegetarian food inspired by the culinary traditions of Latin America's people. Check out the menu!Cannellini Bean and Pumpkin Seed Salad, Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Pudding) on 10/3Wild Veggie Tostadas, Panama’s Tropical Bounty Smoothie on 10/17Menestra de Lentejas (Ecuadorian Lentil Stew),

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives

Join Matthew Skic, curator of Museum of the American Revolution’s Black Founders, to learn how archives help shape a museum exhibition.The documents held in archives like HSP not only provide valuable information for researchers, the objects themselves often become valuable storytelling tools in museum exhibitions. Matthew Skic, Curator of Exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, will share the research and discoveries behind the Museum’s special exhibit Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia. The exhibition brings together - for the first time - more than 100 historical artifacts and documents to tell the inspiring story of free Black

Free River Cruise on the Delaware to raise awareness on water quality

Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Environmental Citywide Coalition of Philly (ECCO Philly), Upstream Alliance, and the Riverways Collaboration on October 4th 5:00-7:30 for a cruise on a 50-person boat on the Delaware River! Meet at the dock in front of the Independence Seaport Museum by 5:00. We will discuss current water quality issues and efforts in Philadelphia and Camden, and our growing, community-led coalition to advance environmental work in Philly, while taking in the beautiful sights of our urban river! Registration is requested, at https://forms.gle/3NyynNCjm3zbtuV69. There are approximately 20 spots left for this fun evening with fellow environmental advocates, nonprofit leaders, neighbors, and

Beginning Embroidery with Michelle Gibbs

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn basic embroidery with artist Michelle GibbsJoin artist Michelle Gibbs for a class in basic embroidery techniques. All materials will be provided for the duration of the class, however students are encouraged to bring a hoop or embroidery floss that they'd like to work with.Two part class, October 4th and 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony 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! Do How

Hail the Mighty Insects! (Fall Course)

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FALL COURSE: ZOOLOGY SERIES with Professor Greg Cowper at the Parkway Central LibraryWAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE – FALL 2023 COURSE: ZOOLOGY SERIESHail the Mighty Insects! with Professor Greg Cowper6 Wednesdays from October 4 - November 8, 6:30 - 8:00pmLocation: at the Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th streets), Philadelphia. This course meets in the Science and Wellness department (room 202).This course requires pre-registration. Separate registration is required for each student. Sign up here or call 215-763-6529 x14 for assistance. Course DescriptionThis course is an introduction to general Entomology, the study of insects. Insects

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Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Volunteer – Care for Nature

Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA

Get hands dirty. Give back to a great cause.

Workshop & Discussion: Open Space Preservation in northern Chester County

Phoenixville Recreation Center, 501 Franklin Ave, Phoenixville, PA 19460, USA 501 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, United States

A workshop to understand open space preservation as a tool to manage extreme weather impacts in northern Chester County, PA.WORKSHOP & DISCUSSIONFrench & Pickering and the Center for Watershed Protection will present the results of a study on the importance of open space preservation in helping reduce the impact of poorly planned development and more intense rainfall events in northern Chester County.This program is designed to help local municipal officials, planners, engineers, and the public to understand the role of land preservation as a cost-effective tool to help people, property and infrastructure prepare as our region experiences more intense storms

Lunch+Learn Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-78

Stenton 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Author Norman E. Donoghue II will discuss his new book, “Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778.”Bring your lunch to Stenton for a special 'Lunch + Learn' program where author Norman E. Donoghue II will discuss his new book, “Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778.” In 1777, Congress labeled Quakers who would not take up arms in support of the War of Independence as “the most Dangerous Enemies America knows” and ordered Pennsylvania and Delaware to apprehend them. In response, Keystone State officials sent twenty men—seventeen of whom were Quakers—into exile, banishing them to Virginia, where they

Reading Terminal Market Tour

Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

People Places Things

Get Fresh Daily's Freedom Greens + Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

People Place Things: A Photo Journalism Project Documenting West PhillyPEOPLE PLACES THINGS: is a collaboration between Get Fresh Daily, Barnes Foundation, and PILI XSeeks to celebrate the rich and vibrant cultural, historical, and communal People Places Things of West Philly. While also envisioning what self determination and sovereignty means and looks like. A collective space where contributing freely and openly is encouraged. Using themes of hope and joy to energize the creativity in each individual. Get Fresh Daily cultivates wellbeing in the Black community by integrating plant-based living experiences, farm fresh produce, and culturally empowering wellness education. GFD is working

Mindfulness in the Garden Fall Meditation Workshop: Internal Weather Check

Practice to check in with our emotional weather mindfully Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will

Fall Fireside

FOR ALL AGES Bring your family and meet your friends for a cozy, after-hours adventure through our scenic gardens, where nature’s beauty meets the warmth of community. Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens during the crisp fall evening, grab food and drinks, visit our four photo-op stations and the large art display in the barn, take a walk through Tyler history, and check out the harvest season in our edible garden. Featuring Food: ➡️3 Food Trucks: Dos Gringos, Mobile Mess Hall, Ed Forbes Hot Dog Wagon ➡️2 Bars by Dock Street Brewing and Iron Hill Brewing ➡️FREE S’mores around the fire

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done!  Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8

La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.

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Film Screening: Walled Citizen

InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on October 5th, from 6-9 pm, for the fil screening of "Walled Citizen" by Sameer QumsiyehAs a part of the La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall programming, InLiquid invites you to join us on Thursday, October 5th, in the InLiquid Gallery for a screening of Walled Citizen, directed and produced by Palestinian filmmaker Sameer Qumsiyeh.Walled Citizen documents Sameer Qumsiyeh as he attempts to explore the planet as a backpacker defying the restrictions of movement imposed on him as a holder of one of the world's weakest ranking passports. Over the period of 3 years,

Fashion Face-Off: Panel Discussions hosted by TJU Fashion Design

Center for Architecture and Design 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Thomas Jefferson Fashion Department as they present a series of fashion industry panel discussions around sustainability and AI.Join the Thomas Jefferson University Fashion Design Department as we host our third annual Fashion Face-Off panel discussions as part of Design Philadelphia. This year, panels of fashion industry leaders and educators will discuss the future of fashion through the topics of Sustainability, Environment, & Ethics: The Psychology of Consumer Habits and AI Takeover in Fashion Design.Panel Discussion Moderators: - Prof. Farai Simoyi- "AI Takeover"- Prof. Carly Kusy- "Sustainability, Environment, and Ethics: The Psychology of Consumer Habits"Featured Panelists:- Madison Chamberlain- Madison

Philly Story Fest

Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The best stories from our city told live on one stage.What:Philly Story Fest brings journalists and locals together for a night of art, entertainment and storytelling by and for the people of Philadelphia. Think of it as a podcast, but live and on stage at the historic BOK building.Storytellers:Journalists, writers, editors and radio producers from Al Día, Billy Penn, The Philadelphia Citizen, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine, Spotlight PA, Root Quarterly, WHYY News and WURD go behind the scenes of their reporting, inviting readers into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. Plus surprise performances, live music, art, drinks

PAAFF Preview Party 2023

The Rail Park 1150 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the unveiling of PAAFF's 2023 film lineup with us at an outdoor party at the Rail Park!Do you want to be one of the first people to catch a sneak peek of our 2023 Film Festival? Then join us on Thursday October 5th (rain date Oct 6th) at the Rail Park for our Preview Party!Come mingle with fellow film lovers, nibble on some snacks, and sit back as we unveil the imaginative, absorbing, provocative, and just plain fun lineup of features, documentaries, and shorts programs we have in store for you!This event is a preview party to celebrate the

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Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Tree Planting along Mill Creek – Riparian Buffer and Reforestation – 2023

Black Ditch Creek / Mill Creek (Levittown, PA) Bristol Oxford Valley Rd and Mill Creek, Service Road access - (Across the street from Clover) after Black Ditch bridge on right, Levittown, PA, United States

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.Photo Gallery History of this Mill Creek Project Dates of volunteer events:(Spring 2023 Site Prep and Tree Planting) 3 acres , 200 trees, 50 shrubsTree source: Keystone 10 Million Trees2-25-2023 Saturday (9

First Friday Stakeholder Tour

Cheltenham Avenue & Tookany Creek Parkway Tookany Creek Pkwy & E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a guided tour of Tacony Creek Park. Our First Friday tour series is intended to introduce community stakeholders and partner organizations to the park, trail and creek, demonstrating the natural beauty of this under appreciated community green space, noting the challenges of this urban watershed park and talking through strategies for rallying support for this incredible community asset. We will meet at the northernmost end of the trail. We will walk south to the end of the trail and have vehicles staged to return our guests to our starting point. Please dress for the weather and wear

Urban Foraging with Lady Danni

FDR Park Pickle Ball Courts, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Lady Danni on a walk in FDR Park to learn about the beauty and utility of plants you may consider weeds!Many people think you have to go deep into the woods to forage, but you can find plants that can provide food and medicine anywhere plants will grow, and that includes lawns and in the cracks of the sidewalk. This walk is to show you the beauty and utility of many of the plants you may consider weeds. Join Lady Danni on a walk at FDR Park to learn more about the plants that grow in the Philadelphia/Lenapehoking area

Weeds 101: Fall Section

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Think of what gardening would be like without the world of weeds. Learn how to identify the most common annual and perennial lawn and garden weeds using leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds. The fall section covers species that should be removed before winter, making next year’s garden more maintenance free. Ecologically friendly methods of managing weed infestations are discussed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, October 6, 2023. About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning and teaching about all things growing. She worked in public gardens for

$29

Reading Terminal Market Tour

Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Spooky Silhouettes

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Explore the beauty and benefits of dead trees in the garden.

Re-Imagining a Christian Response to a Changing Climate

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 1: ChristianityExploring 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 1: Re-Imagining a Christian Response to a Changing ClimateWhat might a faithful Christian response look like in a rapidly changing world? In

Tacony LAB Six year Anniversary Party/First Friday

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate six years of community art in Northeast PhiladelphiaLet's Party!Join us for refreshments, music, make and take projects and our Maker Market as we celebrate this important milestone of creativity in Northeast Philadelphia!Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan.

30 Years of Struggle: Building a Poor People’s Army

Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center, South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 210 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a film screening, discussion, and fundraiser with Poor People's Army, celebrating 30+ years of struggle in Philly and beyond.30 Years of Struggle: Building a Poor People’s ArmyCome join us at the Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center in Philadelphia, PA, USA for a special evening with the Poor People’s Army. Masking is encouraged! AKA Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign and formerly Kensington Welfare Rights Union, the Poor People's Army is a nonviolent army dedicated to keeping people alive and building a cooperative economy and society. Through movement-generated films and a Q&A, they will share their

Twilight in the Garden: A Benefit for Bartram’s Garden

Twilight in the Garden is the annual gala to benefit Bartram’s Garden and the year’s largest fundraiser. Join us to celebrate this beloved public space and ensure its continued growth. Join us for a festive night of great company, an unparalleled setting, and deep gratitude as we gather in honor of this legendary landscape. You and your guests will enjoy: A magical choose-your-own adventure evening, with options for everything from sunset garden tours to cozy riverfront fire pits Silent auction featuring travel, artwork, private experiences, and more! Autumnal cocktails and seasonal treats

A closer look: Manuel Hernandez – Opening reception

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce Manuel Hernandez first solo show and first exhibition in Philadelphia. FRIEDAcommunity will host an opening reception on Friday 6 October, the first Friday in October, from 6pm to 8pm. The artist was born in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, before migrating as a child to the USA.  Hernandez paints large-scale works that integrate Aztec mythology, indigenous traditions, and symbolism, with contemporary life.  The resulting paintings are shaped like hide paintings and scaled the size of fresco murals, anchoring his work in Native American graphic art traditions, and breaking away from European practices.     100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition

First Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Nights

John Welsh Memorial Fountain Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our free summer and fall movie night series!Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights! With movies ranging from heartfelt animations to action-adventures to Marvel Studio favorites, there’s sure to be something for the whole family (schedule below). Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain across the street from the Please Touch Museum. We'll start the night with a short musical performance (30 mins) related to the movie and local food trucks will be on-hand each night, serving

Event Series Night of Lights

Night of Lights

Germantown Avenue

Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights

Free
Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Oct. 7, 2023 West Chester, PA

Government Services Building 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA, United States

Household Hazardous Waste collection from residents in Chester County and partner counties. AN APPOINTMENT TIME IS REQUIRED!ONE APPOINTMENT PER HOUSEHOLD! No duplicate appointments!NO LATEX PAINT, ALKALINE BATTERIES, ELECTRONICS OR APPLIANCES!You will print your "ticket" at the end of this registration. PLACE TICKET ON DASHBOARD OF CAR DURING THE EVENT. Materials will only be collected from trunk of car or bed of truck. STAY IN YOUR CAR. This is a NO CONTACT event.For more information on acceptable and non acceptable materials, packing your materials, and traffic flow, please visit our website page: https://www.chestercountyswa.org/121/Upcoming-Household-Hazardous-Waste-EventIF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, PLEASE CANCEL THROUGH THIS

Dawn of the Bed: Garden Bed Build at Hobart’s Run Community Garden

Hobart's Run 716 Walnut Street, Pottstown, PA, United States

Garden bed build to benefit Hobart's Run Community Garden.Get into the Halloween spirit while giving back to Hobart's Run Community Garden. Join us to build and install new garden beds to help the community grow and give more fresh, organic produce for seasons to come. If you love gardening and want learn how to build a raised bed or would like to give back to a great cause, this event is for you. No experience necessary. Trellis will provide materials and tools, but feel free to BYO. Feeling festive? Costumes are encouraged—and fan favorites will be rewarded as we snack

A closer look: Manuel Hernandez – Exhibition

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce Manuel Hernandez first solo show and first exhibition in Philadelphia. The artist was born in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, before migrating as a child to the USA.  Hernandez paints large-scale works that integrate Aztec mythology, indigenous traditions, and symbolism, with contemporary life.  The resulting paintings are shaped like hide paintings and scaled the size of fresco murals, anchoring his work in Native American graphic art traditions, and breaking away from European practices.     100% of the sale proceeds of any artwork during the exhibition go to the artist. In return, we have asked that selected artists schedule time to engage with

Mushroom Walk With the Philadelphia Mycology Club

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Curious about the mushrooms you see in the woods? Then come on this Phila. Mycology Club walk!We are pleased to welcome the Philadelphia Mycology Club to the Wissahickon Environmental Center to help us with some basics about mushroom identification. They will lead us on a walk through the woods nearby to see what mushrooms can be found in the Wissahickon. Meet at the Tree House.

Salves & Liniments

Salves and liniments have been used to soothe aching muscles, disinfect & heal cuts, scrapes, burns, and draw out splinters & thorns. You’ll learn to make both in this hands-on make + take workshop with Lady Danni. Rain or shine!   Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Best Woody Plants for Wildlife

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs! From willow and viburnum, to hawthorn and more, discover beautiful woody plants that give the most bang for your buck in terms of wildlife value! A garden walk to view the plants is included. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, October 7, 2023. About the Instructors: Leah Brooks is Mt. Cuba’s Public Programs Coordinator. She graduated from the University of Delaware with dual bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology. She’s an avid contributor to the Delaware Native Plant Identification and Exchange group

$29

Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition with Troy Bynum

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Wissahickon Environmental Center (The Treehouse) If you’ve seen our #wildlifewednesday posts on Facebook or Instagram, you know that the Wissahickon is home to endless wild beauty worth capturing. Meet Troy Bynum, the man behind our weekly wildlife posts, and learn how to use manual settings on your camera like a professional at our Introduction to Photography Workshop: Wildlife Edition. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this is an opportunity to brush up on your familiarity with aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and Exposure Compensation to take your photos to the next level. We’ll start at the Wissahickon

Fall Sustainability Festival – Community Partner/Vendor Registration

Farnham Park 1648 Baird Boulevard, Camden, NJ, United States

Join us at the Fall Sustainability Festival for a day of fun where families and local partners come together.Fall Sustainability Festival - Community Partner/Vendor RegistrationJoin us for the Fall Sustainability Festival, a vibrant community event celebrating sustainable practices and eco-friendly initiatives. Taking place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 1648 Baird Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103, this in-person gathering promises a day filled with fun, education, and collaboration.As a community partner or vendor, this is your chance to showcase your products, services, or initiatives to a diverse audience. Whether you're passionate about renewable energy, fashion, health & wellness, education or families,

Banned Books Brunch Benefit!

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice 12 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

The BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read invite you to our BANNED BOOKS BRUNCH to honor Harmonica Sunbeam & Senator Andrew Zwicker!Our BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read invite you to a very specialBANNED BOOKS BRUNCH to honor our dear friends & stalwart alliesHarmonica Sunbeam & Senator Andrew Zwicker!This extraordinary event will directly support our new impactful initiative, the BRCSJ Defenders of the Right To Read which under the strong leadership of our Center's award-winnin' Librarian-in-Residence Martha Hickson & the equally inspirational Andrea Caporale combats censorship, battles book-banning, keeps free people readin' freely in these difficult times for

Badass Women’s History Tour

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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!

Now + Then Marketplace x Fishtown Music & Arts Festival Market

Front Street Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.40 vendors on Front St under the El . Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!

Farm Animal Pot Project for Kids

Organic Heirlooms Farm 1537 Dillon Road, Ambler, PA, United States

The project involves designing farm animals on terracotta pots, painting them with acrylic paint, and then adding a plant at the end.The project involves designing farm animals on terracotta pots, painting them with acrylic paint, and then adding a plant at the end. As you watch your chosen plant grow and flourish within the farm-inspired pot, it will become a living part of your art. The farm animals will keep you company as you tend to your plant, creating a cute piece of decor in your home.After crafting you will walk over to our Sister-Farm (Rose Bridge Farm and Sanctuary)

Whole Grains + Beans & Rice : A Taste of African Heritage

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

Wagner’s October First Saturday Open House Event: FlightFest

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the Wagner museum and the collections, and learn all about birds and their migration patterns!OCTOBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEFlightFest: All About Birds!Caw-Caw: Our theme this month is FlightFest: All About Birds! Our October Open House falls in the middle of the annual migration of birds south for the winter. Philadelphia is in the Atlantic Flyway so millions of migratory birds pass through the city between August and November. This event will focus on migratory birds and the challenges they face on their travels. Among other activities, Bird Safe Philly will be on hand to discuss ways to take action

Art for the Cash Poor

1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

The 23rd annual installment of InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor is a Philly-centric affordable art fair – a free and public art sale directly benefiting local artists and craftspeople. All artwork is sold for $250 or less. The festival on North American Street is a featured event of the robust arts corridor that is taking shape along the street. Local arts and community organizations will provide free programming for visitors that day including art and craft-making demonstrations, workshops, and more. Art for the Cash Poor brings together a wide array of artists from diverse backgrounds and voices. Celebrating the

Free

The Trail of Living Witnesses: Cemetery Trees and the Stories They Tell

Easton Cemetery 401 North 7th Street, Easton, PA, United States

Robert Christopher and PAZA, Tree of Life, will present a tour of trees in the cemetery and the stories the trees tell.Robert Christopher, Conservation Manager for the City of Easton, and PAZA, Tree of Life, will present a tour of trees in the cemetery including age, and the stories the trees tell. As the tour begins, take in a few moments of flute music along with soft drumming from the Paza team as we approach each Living Witness. At each tree Rob will briefly describe the tree, its common and botanical names, the tree's age, and mention a significant fact

The Bird Ethic – Opening Celebration

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Artist-in-residence Susan Hagen’s solo exhibition, The Bird Ethic, is opening in our gallery and on our trails October 7th. Hagen’s diorama-inspired outdoor sculptures capture historical moments in bird conservation, bird science, and humankind’s impact on bird populations, guiding guests to take action to repair our interconnected world. At the opening, Hagen will lead a walk and talk about the outdoor exhibits. We will also have a hands-on art activity. The walk is wheelchair-accessible along our Widener Trail. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP requested.

Free

Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

Finletter School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, United States

 Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 3rd edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Finletter School located at 6101 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. Enjoy musical performances from DJ Gully Ranks, City Love, Will Ellsworth, Sumchai, Zaire Best, Precious & Elle Gyandoh. Arts & crafts, nature games, bike rides, books and plants, giveaways, and donuts and cider will be provided to ring in the fall! Please register

Reading Terminal Market Tour

Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Climate Justice Mural Dedication!

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate our region's newest, largest, and most ambitious public artwork about the causes of, and solutions to, the climate crisis!The climate crisis can be overwhelming. How can we deal with all of our complicated feelings? What kinds of actions can we take, individually and collectively, to make a difference? And what is the role of art in supporting movements for climate justice?In 2020, Mural Arts Philadelphia convened a group of two dozen artists, activists, and organizers from across Lenapehoking (the original homelands of the Lenape people) to tackle these enormous questions. The result is a brand-new, 400-foot-long mural showing the

BYO Picnic, Pick-Your-Own-Flowers & Goat Snuggles

Organic Heirlooms Farm 1537 Dillon Road, Ambler, PA, United States

Bring your own picnic basket and Pick Your Own Flowers from our flower fields & snuggle with our young goats.Bring your own picnic basket and everything you need for a perfect picnic. We have tables and chairs set up next to our horse pasture for you to use. You can enjoy our beautiful white horses while you enjoy your dinner. Flowers are a must for the perfect picnic. You can create your own bouquet to enjoy during dinner and take home afterwards. We have Sunflowers, Zinnias, Dahlias and Snapdragons.You will have the chance to snuggle with our young goats.You can

Beats & Brews

Binky Lee Preserve 1445 Pikeland Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

Jam out in the barnyard and give back some love to Binky Lee.

Event Series Night of Lights

Night of Lights

Germantown Avenue

Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights

Free

BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for a bird walk at this underappreciated park in NE Philly! We should see warblers, thrushes, and sparrows while spring migration is slowly ramping up. We will meet at the Ramona Ave entrance (40.016572, -75.107705) and walk about 2-3 miles. Dress for weather. TTF provides binoculars!   Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. View the BirdPhilly event calendar here.

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Volunteering

We are excited to build community at our Indigenous People’s Day Celebration. This free public event is held annually in remembrance of Indigenous resistance and annual celebration of the past, present, and future lives of Indigenous people. Support is needed to: Setup ( 9AM-12PM): Moving tables, putting up tents, directing traffic, general participant support Event facilitation ( 12PM-5PM): Directing traffic and guests, answering general accessibility questions Breakdown (5pM-7PM): Cleaning up litter, packing up tables and tents

Hike and Connect with NextGen

Stroud Preserve Private Entrance 449 Lucky Hill Road, West Chester, PA, United States

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Explore trails and connect with colleagues.

Art of Being: Degrowth/Slowing Down in Lenapehoking/Philadelphia

Painted Bride Art Center 5212 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Art of Being: Degrowth/Slowing Down invites participants to decompose capitalistic states and restore the grounded and centered body-mind.Art of Being: De-growth/Slowing Down in Lenapehoking/PhiladelphiaDance/Movement Workshop with Ayako KatoSunday, October 8, 2023, 10 am - 1 pm @ Painted Bride Art Center5212 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139In Person Registration details below.There are so many unsaid and even unconscious “must” pressures in society. These also change based on our age, gender, and role in our own family--and even shift in different cultures. This time, we'll focus on finding out how we are responding to these expectations (intertwined with capitalistic rhythms) and how

Seed Starter Sunday

Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on these Sundays to get everything you need to plant seeds and take them home to grow! Domingos: Inicio de semillas ¡Reúnese estos domingos para recibir todo lo que necesitas para sembrar semillas y llevarlas a tu hogar para crecer! September septiembre 24:  Arugula & Carrots October octubre 8: Black-eyed Susan Please register here. Questions? Contact ralt@ttfwatershed.org.

Primex Fall Fest

Primex Garden Center 435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

The fall season is a great time to celebrate the beauty of nature and spend time with loved ones. And what better way to do that than by attending a fall festival at your local garden center? There will be a wide variety of activities for children of all ages, including pumpkin painting, face painting, and a guess the weight of the pumpkin contest. In addition to the activities, there will also be delicious fall treats available. From hot apple cider to fresh popcorn, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Free

Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000-8600 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill, transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children's activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors. An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. “The Fall for the Arts Festival” offers the perfect

Free

Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

Come out for dance performances, live music and lectures, vendors, family activities, and more!   Sponsors & Partners John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Clean Water Action Alliance for Watershed Education, as part of their River Day’s 2023 Programming Gente De Tierra Ollin Yolitzli Calmecac Native Nations Dance Theater Claymobile Masa Cooperativa Do Centro De Mae Terra Grey Cloud Singers

¡CineMÁS!: Movie + Mercado en FDR Park

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the first-ever Spanish-language film series in the park!SCHEDULE: 9/24: Maya and the Three 6–8 PM: Mercado – food trucks/vendors at the boathouse lawn 7 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn 10/8: Vivo 11 AM–7 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors at the boathouse (inside/front lawn) 6:30 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn 10/15: Coco 11 AM–7 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors at the boathouse (inside/front lawn) 6:30 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn HORARIO: 24 de septiembre: Maya y los Tres 6–8 PM: Mercado – camiones de

Event Series Awbury Farm Market

Awbury Farm Market

6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Locally Sourced, Farm Fresh Produce at Awbury. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons from spring through fall, you can enjoy fresh local foods, buy fresh produce, and shop for artisan goods. In addition, we have Awbury staff and partner organizations on site to answer your questions, plus fun, family-friendly activities, wellness events, workshops, and demonstrations on the first Sunday of every month.

Mushroom Foray at Fort Washington State Park

Fort Washington State Park - Hawk Observation Deck Parking Lot 449 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA, United States

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for free public mushroom hunt!**This event is free and open to everyone. The PMC is funded entirely through donations. If you are able, please consider choosing the Donation Ticket option at checkout to give an amount of your choice**Meet at the Hawk Observation Deck parking lot at 1pm. After a brief introduction we will break apart to look for mushrooms. If it is your first time and/or you feel like you need guidance you will be able to follow more experienced members. At 3pm we will all meet back at the starting point to identify