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Join us at Triple Bottom Brewery for yoga hosted by Tula yoga and a pint after, because it's all about balance!Join us for an all levels yoga class in our tap room and enjoy a complimentary beer or mocktail after. Bring your own mat, class from 11-12, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior for check in.$25 per Class or $60 for Three of the Summer Series Package - 4/14, 5/19, & 6/9
Using nothing but reeds, cane and wood handles we will construct our own baskets. We'll even have the opportunity to use dyed materials!With instructor Cassie Jones we will be construction baskets using nothing but lengths of dry reeds and wooden handles. You may even get the opportunity to use hand dyed reeds to incorperate into your personal basket. Meet up at Cassie's studio 14 on the second floor of Cherry Street Studio and we will pick out our materials and discuss the process of weaving three dimensionally. Depending on the weather we will take our basket materials and buckets of
Join us at the Terra Luna Farm for an interactive herbal workshop. Take a tour of the fields, seeing exactly where our medicinal botanicals come from. Learn the basics of harvesting kitchen herbs and go home with your very own herbal tea blend. Experience the joy of herbs in the field and in your teacup :) Please note: this is an outdoor workshop, so please wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. Where: West Kensington, Philadelphia - exact location of the farm will be shared via email upon sign up. When: Sunday, June 9 at 3:00pm
Join us for this fundraiser-meets-garden party!Pistil & Stamen: A Vox Populi Pollinator PartyJoin us at Pistil & Stamen: A Vox Populi Pollinator Party on Sunday, June 9th! But what exactly is a “pollinator party,” you ask? We like to think of it as a celebratory gathering of Vox’s wider community aimed at raising critical funds to help us spread our mission. Picture a fundraiser-meets-garden party infused with Vox’s unique flair!Event Details:Date: Sunday, June 9thTime: 3-7pmLocation: Open Kitchen Sculpture GardenDress Code: Come dressed as your favorite flower, pollinator, or simply in your summer favorites. Let your creativity bloom!What to Expect:Unique performances
Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org
Join me in Germantown for an intimate walking group curated for a safe space to heal in nature as a Black woman, man or non-binary person.
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 meet indoors in the Barn. Rain or shine!
Learn how wood fiber insulation, now produced in America, can be used to create wind-tight, vapor-open assemblies for long-term, robust building envelope assemblies. Join GBU’s Passive House Community to hear about the impact of building material carbon emissions, Life Cycle Analysis, and how wood-fiber insulation can make positive impacts with carbon sequestration. Click here to register! Attendees will walk away with: Working knowledge of insulation products available on the market today and the impact of new building codes on the building envelope to understand why now, more than ever, selecting the right insulation has a greater impact on our environment
Want free pizza + beer? What about a FREE Circular Philadelphia membership? Join in the fun at Emerald St. Farm on 6/10/24 | 5:30-7 pm.Want to get more involved and see Philadelphia's circular economy thrive?Want to grow your network - and Circular Philadelphia's reach?On a budget and want to earn a FREE Circular Philadelphia membership?Do you love pizza and/or beer?!If you answered YES to any of the above questions - this is the perfect opportunity for you. Become a Member Ambassador!For every organization/business you recruit, you’ll get $25 off your yearly membership, and for every individual, you’ll get $15 off!Interested?
Harmful Algal Bloom in the western basin of Lake Erie on September 25, 2017. Photo: Aerial Associates Photography, Inc. by Zachary Haslick, public domain When: Monday, June 10, 2024. Doors open at 6 p.m. for light refreshments. Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311. Cost: Free. Please RSVP so we can plan for refreshments. RSVP Now Laura Johnson, Ph.D., will explain the causes of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, why we need to be concerned about these blooms, and what we should do to prevent exposure to bloom toxins. In
R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.These classes are for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some of oldies greatest hits to todays R&B.Line Dance Instructor: Monique aka Mo' Smooth (because every line dancer is given a name on the dance floor 
)Instructional dance from 6:30 - 8pm - Mondays (6 six-week session) beginning Monday, June 10th through Monday, July 15th. What you will need:Bring your water bottles,
Indigenous Wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Sandra Ingerman, and Lyla June JohnstonWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm for the second session, which will explore the Indigenous Wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Sandra Ingerman, and Lyla June Johnston. 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
Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for litter clean-ups at various locations on Tuesday mornings this summer! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information will be included in
Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Interested attendees can arrive at 5 p.m. for a tour of the native wildflower garden and streamside forest at Overlook Park. Refreshments begin at 6 p.m. Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. Cost: This event is free to attend, but attendees must RSVP. RSVP Now Curious about the good, the bad, and the ugly of ecosystem ecology? Join Marc Peipoch, Ph.D., assistant research scientist and principal investigator of the Ecosystem Ecology Group at Stroud Water Research Center, as he describes the hallmarks of a healthy, well-functioning
Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of
Join us for an evening at Nice Roots Farm. Explore the farm, learn about the work that Share is doing, and enjoy light refreshments.Join us for an evening at Nice Roots Farm in Share Headquarters for the Fields & Friends: A Nice Roots Farm Meet-Up! You'll have the opportunity to explore the farm, learn about other work that Share is doing, meet and mingle with other Nourishers, and Share staff. And of course, we'll be providing light refreshments for you to enjoy.For convenient access to Nice Roots Farm, please park in parking lot B located at 29th and Hunting Park
Come join us for a fun Happy Hour at Yards Brewery and learn about Solar States' project on a rooftop tour - cheers to solar energy!Join us for a fun evening of networking and a Solar Tour of the Solar States project at Yards Brewing Company! Sip on some refreshing brews while learning about sustainable energy initiatives in our community. This in-person event is an excellent opportunity to network, learn, and gain insight into the future of renewable energy. Don't miss out on this unique experience!The first 40 people to sign up through Eventbrite will receive one drink ticket for
Join Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Signe Wilkinson as she explores the role of satire in discussions of contemporary events.To mark its 200th Anniversary, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is delighted to host Pulitzer Prize - winning editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. Ms. Wilkinson will deliver a talk entitled “Can She Say That? Signe Wilkinson Cartoons A Man’s World”, providing an overview of her own career and the history of political cartooning. This event serves as the celebratory reception to debut the exhibit Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America. Organized by Dr. David R. Brigham, HSP’s Librarian and
Join us for this FREE workshop on rain barrels, and find out what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including installation tips. Please register here. Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. This program takes place
Join me in Germantown for an intimate walking group curated for a safe space to heal in nature as a Black woman, man or non-binary person.
Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction –
ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, April through June and September through November, 10 – 11:30am. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email lgale@bartramsgarden.org
Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Online Store Team!Statement Fabrics: Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP!Join us for an exciting online event where you can make a statement with a fresh collection of bold and vibrant fabrics!On Wednesday, June 12th at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a wide range of never-before-seen high quality and designer fabrics from the comfort of your own home. We will be showcasing a selection of fabrics with eye-catching details such as embelishments, prints, bright colors, dynamic textures, and overall fun!Don't miss out on this exclusive online event! Mark your
During our hour-and-a-half program each month, trained Riverbend Educators will lead students through outdoor explorations, science experiments, and student-driven and inquiry-based crafts. Our programs align with NGSS standards and enhance student learning at home.
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Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with
Mt. Cuba’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class descriptions. This program takes place in person
Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins
Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field
Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field trip
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Buy Tickets Member Tickets
Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay
The William T. Coleman, Jr. Foundation will honor the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr., with a private dedication ceremony. This event celebrates the permanent display of Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Crafted by renowned international artist Zenos Frudakis, the sculpture stands as the first memorial in Philadelphia to commemorate the distinguished African American Civil Rights Attorney and Cabinet Officer. The initial founders of the Foundation are the Coleman family, Dilworth Paxson LLP law firm, Independence Blue Cross, PECO Energy Company, and the Raynier Foundation. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 12 to ensure we can prepare
Come out and use our crafty space to make some stuff. Use our tools or your own and come craft with other creatives.The Craft Coven is now offering Open Studio time at our Cherry Street Pier studio space. We have this space, so we want to see it getting used! Through workshop sales, donations and volunteer artists we are able to occupy a space on the second floor of The Cherry Street Pier in studio 14. We'd love to see you come out and use our space and/or supplies to get your creative juices flowing :-D Some sessions will be
Calling all LGBTQ+ Makers: Network & Explore at NextFab’s Queer Maker Night! Don’t miss this free event as part of our Pride Month programming! Join shop techs Kirby, Newell, and Hannah in our welcoming space for LGBTQ+ makers of all experience levels to connect, share their talents, and explore the possibilities at NextFab. What to Expect: Guided Shop Tour: Get a hands-on view of our various shops, including the woodshop, metal shop, jewelry studio, and more. Q&A with Local Makers: Meet and chat with inspiring LGBTQ+ makers who are already part of the NextFab community. Make Connections: Network with fellow
In the cooler hours of the evening, take in and learn about the beautiful trees and gardens in a special tour of Laurel Hill West with Aaron Greenberg, Laurel Hill’s Arboretum Manager and master arborist. 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 and under ** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. Youth and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Join us at the FABSCRAP warehouse to sort recovered fabrics, network, and sip on a summery cocktail!Join FABSCRAP for our Summer Sip and Sort series! Enjoy summer cocktails, while spending your Thursday evening sorting fabric scraps for recycling and shopping for reclaimed fabrics afterward. Come ready to enjoy snacks and mixed drinks provided by Good Vodka!This event is sponsored by Good Vodka, a sustainably distilled spirit created from discarded coffee fruit, generating carbon offset. Good Vodka was founded in 2015 and its mission is to develop new, climate-positive spirits from overlooked agricultural byproducts and novel ingredients. Check out Good Vodka's
Come hang out at The Resource Exchange on the 2nd Thursday of the month for a fun and creative gathering!Every 2nd Thursday of the month The Resource Exchange will be open late until 8pm for after-hours access to our shop & gallery, plus rotating events & activites!Join us for fun and creative gatherings, learn something new, and connect with like-minded individuals in a welcoming environment!THIS MONTH'S FEATURED EVENT:QUEER Craft Night! 
5-8pmFREE • BYOB • BYOSCalling all of our LGBTQ+ friends! In celebration of Pride Month, we invite you to kick back and enjoy a fun night of casual crafting &
Open to all! Pre-registration is required. Rain or Shine. Join us under the tent on Painter Lawn for an evening of fun and friends as we celebrate 80 years of Tyler Arboretum, where nature and neighbors come together! Enjoy signature dishes from local restaurants and caterers, craft beers, wine, and cocktails! Plus, you won’t want to miss our silent and live auction items. A limited number of tables for guaranteed seating are available for purchase. Individual ticket purchase does not include assigned seating. Your support of this fundraiser helps protect and share the natural lands, trails, and gardens at Tyler Arboretum. REGISTER
Enjoy summer with “Bridgerton” inspired outdoor concerts in beautiful gardens across the City. The concerts begin at 7pm but audiences are welcome to arrive up to an hour before to enjoy the Garden, picnics, and drinks. Handel Water Music Suite No.3 in G major, HWV 350 Williams Sinfony Telemann Water Music, Overture Montgomery I Want To Go Home featuring Michelle Johnson, soprano Learn more at the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia’s website.
Meet 1-on-1 with a Leeway staffer for in-person application support before the May 15th Stage 1 deadline.Meet 1-on-1 with a Leeway staffer to receive direct feedback on your Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) application before the June 24th deadline.Leeway staff will be available from 10am-3pm to meet with applicants on a first come, first serve basis. While advance registration is not required, we encourage you to RSVP so we have a sense of how many folks might join us.Snacks and light refreshments will be available.THERE WILL BE A SPANISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER ON SITE.HABRÁ UN INTÉRPRETE DE ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE.Can’t make
Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors from the tri-state area will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park.Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District.Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t
A walk and talk about the necessity of forest restoration and the importance of natural lands stewardship and then a restoration workshop.Gather at WEC for a walk & talk about the necessity of forest restoration and the importance of natural lands stewardship. Then we will provide the work gloves, tools, and training for a restoration project nearby. Wear sturdy shoes that tie and clothes that can get dirty. Lead by Susannah Beckett, a WEC educator with many years experience in forest restoration.
Join FABSCRAP for our monthly Summer Games! Compete in Sorting Bingo for a chance to win an extra 5 pounds of free fabric!Join FABSCRAP for our 2024 Summer Games!FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.During this special BINGO session, volunteers search for the right fiber types, colors, patterns, or specialty fabrics to mark off a row on your Bingo card, and win a voucher for an extra 5 pounds of free fabric! Each Bingo
Farm to Table dinner from the garden at GrumblethorpePhilaLandmarks and the Grumblethorpe House Committee invite you to join us for an early summer evening farm to table dinner to be held al fresco on the grounds of the working farm at Grumblethorpe, home of the Wister family. The dinner will take place under the stars in Grumblethorpe's lush garden. The dinner will prominently feature home grown ingredients from the 280-year-old working farm and kitchen garden grown by local students participating in the youth food program under the tutelage of the Grumblethorpe Youth Volunteer Mentor and Grumblethorpe Operations Manager. Grumblethorpe Staff
Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, JUNE 15Photo Walk9:00 – 11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Rain date: Sunday, June 16Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, April 20, May 18, and June 15
Join us along the river at Lardner's Point Park! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a morning along the river at Lardner's Point Park! We'll be cleaning up the park, removing litter and debris, completing some invasive removal and other general landscaping tasks! Meet at the entrance plaza before the fishing pier! There will be a table and signs pointing you in the right direction!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to partipcate.
Learn how to use the spices in your kitchen as medicine to relieve various ailments including arthritis, muscle aches & pains.An empowering holistic step-by-step approach to using and making plant-based therapies to address a broad range of health concerns and beauty interest. Urban Medicine Cabinet selfcare workshops cover: Anxiety, Dermatitis, Cold/Flu Care, Cold Process Soapmaking, First Aid Care and Pain management.
An empowering holistic step-by-step approach to using and making plant-based therapies to address a broad range of health & beauty concernsJoin us for an empowering holistic step-by-step approach to using and making plant-based therapies to address a broad range of health concerns beauty interests.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Join us for Philly's only FREE special needs eco-therapy program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please email kelly@phillygoatproject.org to register. Time & Location Jun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join the warm and wonderful staff and trained goats at The Philly Goat Project for a morning of outdoor fun and wellness. This event is open to anyone with special needs and their friends and family. These special events are focused on helping famiies connect to one another, increase resources, get healthy in
What are the best native perennials for a sunny garden? Learn some easy-to-grow, sun-loving species and varieties that thrive in our region. Take a tour of Mt. Cuba’s wildflower gardens and discover plants that add beauty and bring a host of pollinators to your landscape from spring through fall. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens. Register Now Member Registration
Join us to mark storm drains in our community to prevent pollution and protect our waterways!Welcome to the Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event!Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: Tacony Creek ParkLooking for a different site? Choose from 4 Locations Around Philadelphia! See all sites and register at https://bit.ly/SDMeventJune15.Marconi Plaza, 2800 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19145Overbrook Park, 1300 N 75th Street Philadelphia, PA 19151 (meet at Rose Playground)Tacony Creek Park, E Olney Ave and E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19120Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (meet at Greene Street entrance)Description: Join us in making
Stop by our Education Station in the Pollinator Preserve, where we have something for everyone – whether you are a gardener, insect lover, or just like to get close to nature. We love sharing the relationships between plants, insects, and birds with you and even have something for the youngest visitors. No registration is necessary, and it’s free with admission. So just stop by anytime from 10 am to 1 pm. See you there! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY
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 individuals younger than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for kids! Registration in advance
Be inspired! Tour five Doylestown residential gardens in transition to the use of native plants and creative water management.The Bucks County Branch of the Woman's National Farm & Garden Association in partnership with Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve presents their eighth annual garden tour showcasing local residential gardens in transition to the use of native plants and creative water management. See five unique approaches and take home ideas for your own yard, meadow, woodland, foundation planting, bird and pollinator haven, or vegetable plot. Native plants serve as an impetus for responsible land stewardship and offer a pleasurable way for each of
In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Friends of Pennypacker Mills are partnering with the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, a beekeeper, and an arborist to honor and educate the public about these ecologically vital insects and wildlife. Register to attend any of a variety of lectures on topics ranging from caterpillar appreciation and helping honeybees to gardening for native bees and other pollinators. Sign up to attend one of the tree identification walks! You and your family will enjoy a variety of educational booths and children’s activities. Over a dozen Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions
Saturday, June 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours at the Peter Wentz Farmstead Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. We will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned by the Wentz family and how their stories connect to the larger history of slavery in early Pennsylvania. Learn about Jack, a freedom seeker owned by Peter Wentz who escaped twice from the Farmstead. Hear the stories of Hannah Till and William Lee, enslaved people
Learn about Mt. Cuba’s approach to land management and the events that shape our past, current, and future landscapes. Become empowered to take ecologically beneficial actions to support native wildlife and habitats with the effects of climate change in mind. Bring water and be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain throughout our natural lands. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Two hours, $7 per person in addition to garden admission, free for members. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturdays & Sundays, May – June & September – November. Buy Tickets Member Tickets
a yoga, garden and sound healing experience with Black Girls With Green Thumbs + lululemonSAVE THE DATE | Pre-Register limited spots available.This special installment of Grow & Walk Philly is powered by lululemon and will include:30 min yoga flow from Mia of Black Girls with Green ThumbsGuided meditation and sound healingTea tasting featuring herbs from the West Oak Lane Library gardenCurated satelite libraryGarden fresh, lite refreshments
Join us for a Revival StoryWalk through Tacony Creek Park where we will honor the sun and nature with Storyteller Mama Carla Wiley & guests.Join us this year for Revival Walks through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in community with one another and with our natural environment.Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during the height of the pandemic, the Revival Walks brought healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lifted up Afro-centric
Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.For a few weeks this Spring, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library, walk with Black Girls With Green Thumbs, and let us kick off your 2024 outdoor wellness routine!Back for the 4th year, Grow & Walk Philly connects community members to each other and the green community assets within their neighborhood.Grow & Walk Philly is a FREE, all-ages multi-week wellness challenge to get Philly residents outside - gardening, walking, and moving!Having a consistent walking habit increases your heart health, muscle strength, and even promotes better mood!Open
Join us for a unique family-friendly workshop where you'll discover the art of botanical rubbings inspired by Lansdowne's flora.Join us for a unique family-friendly workshop where you'll discover the art of botanical rubbings inspired by Lansdowne's flora. Learn to capture intricate plant textures through this ancient printmaking method. Create stunning patterned papers and transform them into delightful origami masterpieces. Unleash your creativity and connect with nature in a whole new way!
Using soil and natural materials we will make our own watercolor paints!I was shocked when I learned that acrylic and oil paints are made out of plastics. I knew there had to be a way to create paints that were conducive to my health and belief systems. I mean, people did it before there were plastics, right? So ten years ago, I embarked on a journey to learn everything I could about pigments and dyes. And, I want to share it with you.Join me for the Make Your Own Watercolors workshop, where we will learn how to make every color
A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end
What plants can tolerate constantly wet areas, or clay soil, or relentless sun, or deep shade? A select group of native plants that can take on those challenges, look great, and provide ecological services – all at the same time. Leave with a list of plants to help solve the difficult site dilemmas that you may have! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from
Rain or shine Appropriate for adults (18+) and youth ages 12-17 Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out! In June, we hope to find wildflowers of late spring and early summer. All levels of knowledge are welcome. There may be some periods of moderately paced hiking, so wear comfortable hiking shoes. Feel free to bring a camera and a wildflower guide, such as Peterson’s Field Guide or Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, if you’d like,
From garden to glass, this well-loved spirit has evolved from an herbal medicine to a staple behind the bar, originating in the Middle Ages and popularized during the reign of King William III, gin derived its predominant flavor from juniper berries. Today, gin is produced in subtly different styles and brands. Learn the history of gin, the role of junipers in gin production, and taste a variety of gins distilled with herbs, spices, and fruit. (Ages 21 and over) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Diane Keesee has
Grab your blanket or lawn chair and settle in for this unique, open-air theater experience.
FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out
Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be
Learn about Mt. Cuba’s approach to land management and the events that shape our past, current, and future landscapes. Become empowered to take ecologically beneficial actions to support native wildlife and habitats with the effects of climate change in mind. Bring water and be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain throughout our natural lands. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Two hours, $7 per person in addition to garden admission, free for members. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturdays & Sundays, May – June & September – November. Buy Tickets Member Tickets
Our 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee is exactly one month away! Come on out to the Garden for a full day of free festivities, co-hosted and emcee’d by our friends at VinylTap 215. There’ll be live performances by Jacqueline Constance, youth storytelling with Paul Best, free fruit, fitness classes, lawn games, vendors, and more!
FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out
FOR ALL AGES Explore Tyler’s bluebird boxes! For more than fifty years, volunteers at Tyler Arboretum have been monitoring the nesting activities of the Eastern Bluebird. Please join us on this family-friendly tour to share this tradition. We will walk the succession field and check on quite a few bluebird boxes. We expect to see bluebirds, active nests of bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds, eggs, and young nestlings! We will be walking on grassy fields, so bug spray and close-toed shoes are recommended. Please check in first at the Visitor Center patio window by 1 pm, where you’ll then meet your
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a
FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted
Trailblazers is an all new program for older campers ages 11-13 who are looking for a fun and enriching summer experience. During their week at Riverbend, the Trailblazers will practice collaboration, problem solving, and leadership through service projects centered around nature stewardship, environmental education, or animal care. This is a great program for campers of all personalities, experience levels, and backgrounds who are seeking a community of people to learn and engage with. Each week will involve about 15 hours of volunteer service and end in a field trip.
2024 Summer Camp RegistrationThis camp is for your budding naturalist who is wild about wildlife. An introductory course to the world of animals and the variety of species we have around us, each day will focus on a particular topic with that day’s activities revolving around it. Children will be learning about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and the ecosystems those animals live in through a variety of games, activities, crafts, live animal presentations, and even hands-on work outdoors with activities such as sweep netting for insects, searching for and tracking wildlife on Aark’s property, and conducting their very
Join us for a guided tour highlighting key pest and disease issues in Southeastern PA.We will walk a pre-scouted route of the Arboretum to showcase some key pest and disease issues common to Southeastern PA. Insect and mite issues will include hemlock woolly adelgid, spruce spider mite, white pine sheath mite, boxwood leafminer, boxwood mite, and various scales. We will also discuss the protection of pollinators and other beneficial insects through the proper use of registered products.This walk is cosponsored and led by Chris Ward of John B. Ward & Co. Arborists. Attendance provides 3 CEUs for ISA Certified Arborists
Trailblazers is an all new program for older campers ages 11-13 who are looking for a fun and enriching summer experience. During their week at Riverbend, the Trailblazers will practice collaboration, problem solving, and leadership through service projects centered around nature stewardship, environmental education, or animal care. This is a great program for campers of all personalities, experience levels, and backgrounds who are seeking a community of people to learn and engage with. Each week will involve about 15 hours of volunteer service and end in a field trip.
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for litter clean-ups at various locations on Tuesday mornings this summer! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information will be included in
PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 1“HOW TO GET NOTICED! PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 1”More about these workshops and your workshop leader:Join us for a fun and informative workshop tailored to address the concerns of small nonprofit arts and culture organizations about how to stand out from the crowd and increase visibility on a shoestring budget.Nina Zucker, PR & Marketing Creative Strategist, will bring her knowledge of how to leverage a shoestring budget to create communications plans that will increase visibility and grow audiences for small
PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 2“HOW TO GET NOTICED! PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 2”More about these workshops and your workshop leader:Join us for a fun and informative workshop tailored to address the concerns of small nonprofit arts and culture organizations about how to stand out from the crowd and increase visibility on a shoestring budget.Nina Zucker, PR & Marketing Creative Strategist, will bring her knowledge of how to leverage a shoestring budget to create communications plans that will increase visibility and grow audiences for small
Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!
Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. This program takes place
Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction –
Trailblazers is an all new program for older campers ages 11-13 who are looking for a fun and enriching summer experience. During their week at Riverbend, the Trailblazers will practice collaboration, problem solving, and leadership through service projects centered around nature stewardship, environmental education, or animal care. This is a great program for campers of all personalities, experience levels, and backgrounds who are seeking a community of people to learn and engage with. Each week will involve about 15 hours of volunteer service and end in a field trip.
Summer camp for adults! Space and time to make music & art, explore nature, and meet new friends!Space CampJune 19 - 22, 2024Pendle Hill Retreat CenterThis retreat in Swarthmore, PA is a playful, inspiring opportunity to connect and create with others, or on your own.In addition to having space to be creative, there will be campfires, s’mores, singing, a talent show, game night, and more!The schedule includes professionally-led workshops appropriate for various levels in Brazilian samba drumming (led by Mike Stevens), improv theater (led by Bobbi Block), painting, (led by Amy Block) and art, science and nature (led by Anya
Come join us for a literary family reunion inspired by the legendary June Jordan on JUNE-teenth - it's gonna be a blast!In a double entendre on the word Juneteenth, Harriett’s Bookshop and Friends of the Tanner House propose a calling forth dedicated to June Jordan at Harriett's Bookshop on June 19th with poets, musicians, scholars, artists, and families gathered to honor Jordan’s legacy with a Fish Fry and BBQ by Chef Tonia Renee (confirmed) and matching literary family tree tees—think an old school family reunion with cousins you perhaps have yet to meet.Veneration:June Jordan was a prophetic writer and thinker
Join Dream Space on Juneteenth to envision the future we deserve through self-care, community care, and celebration.Live24HRS and StarPowerMarketing are taking over the Sculpture Courtyard for a day of Black Joy and resilience.The day begins with self care and community care with wellness sessions, and community activities then proceeds to the turn-up with food, refreshing drinks, and music.Shop with local small businesses and local makers in the Live More Marketplace. Dream Space brings our community together to envision the future we deserve using mediums of art, wellness, and social justice programming.If your company or organization is interested in sponsorships or
Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!
Join us at Awbury Arboretums Francis Cope House on Wednesday June, 19th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth! Come celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a Q&A led by Germantown Infohub's Rasheed Ajamu with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, journalist Cassie Owens, and Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson! Following the talk, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening, multi-dimensional
A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted: Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re" Over 60 years, first begining as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our Great Culture. Their Walk has spanded more than 25 African Countries and Hundreds of African Leaders and at the same time they were instrumental in fusing the African American Experience with their African Continental Experience ! 1865 people were not interested in immigration into the United States. In fact, the United States
Our Queer Community Hikes are a safe space intended to foster a sense of community, while promoting time spent outdoors & self-care.Our Queer Community Series is designed for: anyone who self-identifies as a member or ally of the Queer Community.This is a monthly group outing designed to increase your general sense of well-being while combining gentle exercise and time spent in nature.Our mindful hikes begin and end with a personal check in using our THRIVE Compass tool. We then hike to our halfway point and the group is led through a mindfulness exercise before we head back.Our events are a
Allow the vibrancy and charisma of the monarch to inspire your time painting and collaging a work of art with artist, Monica Lopez. Learn paintbrush usage, color mixing, and color application on canvas while finding your unique painting style. Monica will guide you through finding artistic expression with personalized instructions. Open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, June 19, 2024. About the Instructor: I am Monica Lopez. I am a proud Mexican visual artist. Ever since I was little, textures and colors of all sorts were
Join us for a conversation with Henbo Henning in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. A talk with Henbo Henning Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Talk: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner: served at 7:00pm Format: at FRIEDA, 320 Walnut Street Fee: Talk&Dinner for Member: $25 (service and tax included) Talk&Dinner for Guests: $35 (service and tax included) Talk&Dinner for Guests “30 or under”: $15 (service and tax included) Menu *** Beet & goat cheese salad Quinoa salad *** Chickpeas & apricot tagine (vegan) Rice pilaf (vegan) Roasted vegetables
Juneteenth Freedom DayFreedom dance party with Pop up Performances by some of Philly's BEST Black performers!Sounds: Dj El InternationalPerformances by:Cupid Bowe Ashantidoll Mz.Peaches Honey Bomb & Queen Nzinga
Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.
Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with
