Join Leeway x NextFab 2023 Artist in Residence Khaliah D. Pitts for a community hike and workshop on Saturday, June 8 in the WissahickonJoin Khaliah D. Pitts, Leeway x NextFab 2023 Artist in Residence for a community workshop. Please bring journaling materials (pen + paper) and something to take pictures with. Light snacks will be provided.For Black folks, a recent history wrought with systemic violence against both the natural world and our land stewarding ancestors, can make being present in nature difficult. And even so, we is here, present in those spaces.Come play, explore and adventure in forest bathing, journaling

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. Garden tours include walking

Take an in-depth look at the gardens and discover how to apply sustainable gardening practices. Learn about environmental topics such as climate change, systems-thinking, and consciously sourcing native plants for your region. This tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Two hours, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 8, 2024. Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

Let creativity blossom while you draw, paint, or photograph Mt. Cuba Center’s beautiful, everchanging gardens and natural areas. Free for participating artists! Meet other artists and enjoy a lovely day of art and inspiration. Try your hand at a new medium in one of our drop-in workshops from 11:30am-3pm 11:30am-1:30pm: Pyrography with Maria Phillips 12:30pm-2:30pm: Beading Circle with Kesha Braunskill 1-3pm: Nature Journaling Workshop with Kathy Elliot Advance registration required for participating artists required. Call Mt. Cuba at 302.239.4244 or visit here to register and review guidelines. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June

Come join us at Remake's Philly Hub for some chill yoga sessions! Support ethical fashion while working on your wellness ✨Welcome to Yoga Club: Hosted by Remake's Philly Hub! Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga session at the beautiful Azalea Garden in Philly. Get ready to stretch, breathe, and unwind. Come for yoga, stay for the community while supporting ethical and sustainable fashion through Remake. Don't forget to bring your own mat and water bottle. See you there on Sat Jun 08 2024 at 10:30 AM!About Remake: Remake is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that unites changemakers to advocate

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

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a pop up card making workshop/make and take, featuring designs based on the fireplaces of Glen Foerd. Stroll the many rooms and make observations to decorate your personal viewpoint of the fireplaces.The pop-up cards are cut using a cricut machine. We will be having the machines for you to watch them make the cardsThis event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.

Save Soil volunteers will raise awareness about Save Soil by wearing our Save Soil shirts or Save Soil stickers while enjoying the walk !Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event detailsJoin us for the Save soil walk along Boathouse Row and Kelly Drive to raise awareness of the Save Soil

Time & Location Jun 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event FREE! Want to learn more about farms? Animals? Free gardens to visit in your neighborhood? Come to the Farm at Awbury on Saturday, June 8th from 1-3pm to meet the goats, the bees, the chickens and learn all about our gardens and trails. Special Bonus for local Philly School Families!  Rain date is Sunday June 9th from 1-3. Please check our website phillygoatproject.org for weather-related updates.

Parallel examines, through dance, the differences that bring joy and strife to our shared human existence. The works featured in this show express the intricate relationships between and amog our identites, and encourage audiences to consider their own place within the web of humanity. Happens on the following Dates: Jun 8, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: EDT Jun 8, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT

Join us for an evening of sustainable art & community engagement at the Summer '24 Artist Reception!We're excited to bring you our reCreate Gallery's Summer '24 Artist Reception at The Resource Exchange! Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of diverse artistic expressions, with a special cherry-on-top of sustainable practices. Mark your calendars and come celebrate this talented group of local creative re•users!When: Saturday, June 8th 5-8pmWhere: 1800 N American StNo tickets requiredFREE & open to the publicFEATURED MAKERS:Pessoa • Annemarie Branco • Benjamin Rodrigo • Benin Marshall • Carolyn Chernoff • Cassidy Colgan • Danielle Cartier • Deanna Black

Plays & Players invites you to their third annual gala: Fancy On Delancey, on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 6-9pm. This enchanting evening of elegance and entertainment celebrates the rich history and exciting future of Philadelphia's cultural gem, Plays & Players Theatre. Set against the backdrop of this historic venue, steeped in over a century of theatrical legacy, this fundraising event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Live entertainment from Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society, immersive performances from Envoûté entertainment, food from Hart of Catering, and BAHA whiskey included with admission. Attendees will even be permitted to explore the

Meeting at Cresheim Trail 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

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

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 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 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.

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?

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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. Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

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

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 &

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.

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

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

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

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

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