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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead\nWould 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.\nNo 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 sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-stewardship-with-david-bower-22/
LOCATION:Janette Street Trailhead\, 699 Green Lane\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Healing While Black - Walking Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/healing-while-black-walking-series-6/
LOCATION:5901 Wissahickon Ave\, 5901 Wissahickon Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native Plants of Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Six Wednesdays: May 29th through July 10th *No class on July 3rd (Optional exam: Wednesday July 17).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-summer-2024-2/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 4 at 6 PM to review the past year\, elect members to the Board of Directors\, and learn about upcoming projects and Friends of the Wissahickon’s plans for stewardship in 2024. We will also be joined by Susan Slawson\, Philadelphia’s newly elected Parks Commissioner\, who will speak to us about her vision for the city’s park system.\nSlawson was appointed recreation Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia in 2008 by Mayor Michael Nutter. During the financial crisis in 2008\, Susan was able to raise millions of dollars to ensure that pools were open during the global economic crisis; federal grants\, which provided computer labs to underserved communities throughout the park and recreation were also secured.  She oversaw a seven-million-dollar capital renovation of the Dell Music Center\, an outdoor amphitheater.\nShe also has served as Lieutenant of the Philadelphia Police Department\, Management Consultant\, and Executive Coach. As a 30-year veteran and a civil service employee of the City of Philadelphia\, she is keenly aware of diversity and inclusion issues\, particularly law enforcement.\nRegistration is required for this event.  Limited seats will be available at the Valley Green Inn\, and this event will also be live-streamed via Zoom. All FOW members will also receive a digital copy of the Annual Report for 2023.\nFOW Members should visit the Member Hub or email Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org for the link to register.\nJoin or renew your membership here to attend this meeting!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/annual-members-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road at Forbidden Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Decades of Funding Trans Artists: Denise Brown\, Gabriel Foster & V  Chaudry
DESCRIPTION:Two Decades of Funding Trans Artists: A Conversation with Denise Brown and Gabriel Foster\, moderated by V Varun Chaudry\n\n\nTwo Decades of Funding Trans Artists: A Conversation with Denise Brown and Gabriel Foster\, moderated by V Varun Chaudry \nJune 4 at 6 pm ET (via Zoom) \nJoin us for a conversation with Denise Brown\, Gabriel Foster and V Varun Chaudhry on funding transgender artists. In 2005\, the Leeway Foundation expanded its grant funding to artists who identified as trans. After almost twenty years\, we look back at Leeway’s decisions\, strategy\, processes\, and impact on philanthropy and nonprofits. The three will also discuss how this work evolved over the years\, what is still needed\, and what’s next. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nDenise M. Brown (she/her) is a cultural organizer and strategist\, coach\, and facilitator who is passionate about using her skills and energies on creating\, supporting\, and illuminating work at the intersections of art\, culture and social justice and working intergenerationally to support the development of young leaders. She is the Executive Director of the Leeway Foundation\, an organization whose mission is to support women and trans* artists and cultural producers creating art for social change. For over 30+ years\, Denise has worked with cultural and social justice organizations\, individual donors\, and foundations like the ArtPlace/Philadelphia Assembly\, Grantmakers in the Arts\, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia\, Rauschenberg Foundation\, and Surdna Foundation on program development and grantmaking strategies regionally and nationally. She currently serves on the boards of the Henrietta Wurts Memorial Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation and Scribe Video Center\, a Philadelphia-based media arts organization. \n*Leeway is a trans-affirming organization committed to gender self-determination\, and we use the term “trans” in its most inclusive sense\, as an umbrella term encompassing transsexual\, transgender\, genderqueer\, Two-Spirit people\, and anyone whose gender identity or gender expression is nonconforming and/or different from their gender assigned at birth. \n \nGabriel Foster  is a black\, queer\, trans “momma’s boy\,” is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Trans Justice Funding Project. \nGabriel has had the opportunity to work with brilliant leaders\, mentors\, and community members while working at The American Friends Service Committee’s GLBTQ Youth Program and the Northwest Network of Bisexual\, Trans\, Lesbian\, and Gay Survivors of Abuse (WA) in Seattle\, WA; the Leeway Foundation in Philadelphia; SPARK Reproductive Justice Now in Atlanta\, GA and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project in New York. \nWhile always on a life learning curve\, Foster often finds himself daydreaming scheming about creative collaborations rooted in liberatory visions. And making really\, really hilarious memes. \n \nV Varun Chaudhry is a critical ethnographer with research investments in transgender studies\, queer of color critique\, and Black feminist theory. They are currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Women’s\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University and a Senior Fellow with the Center for Applied Transgender Studies. V’s academic research has been published or is forthcoming in GLQ\, Transgender Studies Quarterly\, Signs\, differences\, Feminist Anthropology\, and Feminist Theory. \nV is also the author of several reports and guides on LGBTQ and trans inclusion\, including Transforming Inclusion: An Organizational Guide (published by the Leeway Foundation in 2018)\, Out in Research: A Guide to LGBTQ Market Research (published by Suzy\, Inc. in 2021)\, Funding Trans Resilience (published by the Gender \nJustice Fund in Philadelphia in 2022)\, and a forthcoming ten-year retrospective from the Trans Justice Funding Project. V has also served as a racial and gender justice consultant for a number of nonprofit organizations\, including Transponder Eugene\, Girls Rock Philly\, and Bread and Roses Community Fund. \nV is currently working on their manuscript\, Transcraft: Pedagogies of World-Building\, which ethnographically maps the counterintuitive and strategic ways that trans and gender-nonconforming people of color and their allies world-build in\, through\, and against nonprofit and funding agencies in Philadelphia and the United States more broadly. V is the recipient of a Career Enhancement Fellowship from the Institute for Citizens and Scholars. \n \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Trans Justice Funding Project
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/decades-of-funding-trans-artists-denise-brown-gabriel-foster-v-chaudry/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:Summer Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:North zone horticulturist\, Briar Maverick will lead the way in a hands-on pruning class!\n\n\nSummer is the time to prune many iconic spring-blooming shrubs\, like azaleas and lilacs. Join Briar for a hands-on workshop to learn about summer pruning\, as well as rejuvenation pruning for large or mature shrubs. Participation in the spring pruning workshop is not required to attend the summer session. \nThis class is outdoors so please dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be provided. If you have your own pruners\, loppers\, or handsaw that you would like to use please bring it along with you. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will meet for the workshop at the Facilities Management Building.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/summer-pruning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:TrailOff Story Walk on the Delaware South Trail: Appear to Me
DESCRIPTION:Local theater and game-making company Swim Pony will lead a FREE guided community walk of their TrailOff immersive audio story Appear to Me by author Eppchez Yo-Sí Yes. TrailOff is a groundbreaking app created by Swim Pony in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Circuit Trails Network that transforms nature trails into stories that one can walk into\, through the visions of incredible local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors. It uses the magic of GPS-triggered audio technology to create an experience that is personalized to the user. TrailOff is completely free to download and available on iPhone and Android. With stories located on trails across the greater Philadelphia region\, TrailOff is a new way to get connected to the outdoors. Featured in Best of Philly! \nEppchez Yo-Sí Yes brings the fullness of their musicianship\, movement training\, and designer’s mind to the urgent themes that imperil humanity. The story takes you on a journey that mashes together the past and present itinerant denizens of the Delaware River’s piers. Filled with a dreamy troubadour spirit\, rough songs and honest conversation swirl through these untold tales of the waterfront\, narrated by feral cats channeling the hobo poet W. H. Davies\, radical dock workers\, Lenape boaters\, cruisers\, fishing teens\, even talking litter\, each simply seeking a moment of respite. \nSwim Pony staff will meet audience members at the trail’s start at Pier 70 Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19148 by Pier 68 near the South Philly Walmart and help everyone download the app onto their phones. The group will walk the trail\, listening to the story and traveling at their own pace. With location-specific audio technology\, the app syncs to their movement along the trail. They will regather at the trail’s end on the Washington Avenue Pier (aka Pier 53) to reflect on the experience\, discuss the story and hear about making-of details with Swim Pony staff and author Eppchez Yo-Sí Yes. \nTrailOff’s mission is to increase the diversity of nature trail users by featuring stories that are wide-ranging in genre – from coming-of-age to Afrofuturism\, poetry and horror – and bring the perspectives of extraordinary local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors to the Circuit Trails\, a network of free nature trails in the greater Philadelphia region. Even if you can’t attend the event\, TrailOff is free 24/7\, with 10 amazing stories available year round. \nLearn more about TrailOff at: https://trailoffquicklook.com/2024/03/04/appear-to-me-delaware-river-trail-south/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/juneteenth-tours-at-peter-wentz-farmstead-2/
LOCATION:Delaware River Trail
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Performance,Black History,Community Events,Explore the Circuit,Free,Free Community Events,History,Lecture,LGBTQIA+,Nature Walks,Special Event,Special Tour,Watershed,Yoga & Meditation
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SUMMARY:SPEAK UP for Parking-Protected Bike Lanes
DESCRIPTION:SPEAK UP for Parking-Protected Bike Lanes\n\nWhat do we want? Parking-protected bike lanes!\nWhen do want them? NOW!\n\nJoin the Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia as we head back to Harrisburg on Tuesday\, June 4th to talk to elected officials about the benefits of Parking Protected Bike Lanes and why it’s urgent they be legalized across the commonwealth.\nCurrently\, PennDOT does not allow for the installation of parking-separated bike lanes on state-owned roads. Amending state legislation is an issue that the Bicycle Coalition\, the City of Philadelphia\, and our partners have been working on since the 2017-2018 legislative session. As an interim solution\, PennDOT has permitted a pilot program to demonstrate protected bike lanes on selected state roads in Philadelphia. An interim solution is not enough — we need this program to be made permanent.\nJoin us in calling on our state legislators to save lives by passing HB1283.\nAdditional information & sign-up available here.\nIf you can’t attend on June 4th\, you can still SPEAK UP — send a letter to your state legislators using our easy template: bit.ly/yes2ppbl
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/speak-up-for-parking-protected-bike-lanes/
LOCATION:501 N 3rd St Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania 17120
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Healing While Black - Walking Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/healing-while-black-walking-series-5/
LOCATION:5901 Wissahickon Ave\, 5901 Wissahickon Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taxonomic Certification Opportunity at SFS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:When: June 3\, 2024\, taxonomic certification exams begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.Where: At the Society of Freshwater Science Annual Meeting in Philadelphia\, Pa.\nInterested? Fill Out This Form\nVisit the SFS website for more information about the annual meeting. For questions about the certification exam\, email tcp@stroudcenter.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/taxonomic-certification-opportunity-at-sfs-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown\, 201 N 17th St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exam
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SUMMARY:Philly Mycology Club  Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup -- May Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park! \nMeet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. \nEveryone is invited! For questions\, you can reach out to us at info@phillymycoclub.com. \nJoin us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event! \nBy registering for this event you grant the Philadelphia Mycology Club to use photographs and/or video of you taken at the event in publications\, online\, and in other communications related to the Philadelphia Mycology Club.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-mycology-club-cobbs-creek-park-cleanup-may-edition/
LOCATION:Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue\, Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography: Section A
DESCRIPTION:Dramatic photos of wildlife seen in the garden are a joy to behold and an inspiration to all. Through lecture and onsite practice\, professional photographer David Greaves presents insights on observing nature\, using natural light to its best advantage\, telling stories through photos\, using varying angles\, and more tips to further develop your skills in the art of  nature photography. Students should bring a smartphone or camera to practice the techniques learned. If you have a tripod and are interested in learning how to better utilize it\, bring it along. Dress for the weather.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday\, June 2\, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday\, June 16).\n About the Instructor:\nDavid Greaves is a biologist at the EPA\, wildlife photographer\, and founder of the Nature Under Your Nose (NUYN) brand. His love for nature and the outdoors was discovered while growing up in the Washington\, D.C. area. He uses his photography and his NUYN brand to encourage people of all ages\, colors\, and backgrounds to explore and enjoy the nature they can find all around them.\nRegister Now\nMember Registration\n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-photography-section-a/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-7/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:TrailOff Walk-in Event on the Perkiomen Creek Trail: A Sycamore’s Psalm
DESCRIPTION:A TrailOff walk-in featuring a bonus poetic exchange with the story’s author donia salem harhoor and Noam Keim – author of the award-winning collection\, The Land is Holy. \nExperience this immersive audio story through a cutting-edge app that syncs audio to your phone’s GPS as you walk. Told through the voice of a young poet\, A Sycamore’s Psalm explores care-giving\, family dynamics\, loss\, and roots of every kind. Travel with young Nehet – named after a tree – as she journeys through a diasporic legacy of Egypt\, both ancient and contemporary\, while encountering the history of the Perkiomen Creek and Trail in this gathering of lyric verse honoring loved ones present and past. \nAll of TrailOff’s stories are written by BIPOC authors to bring new perspectives to outdoor recreation spaces. Featured in Best of Philly! \nSCHEDULE\n11-11:30 AM: Gather at the Rahmer Park Gazebo for a warm welcome and poetic exchange with donia and fellow SWANA author Noam Kein\n11:30-1:30: Take off from the trailhead\, walk and listen. A Sycamore’s Psalm leads you from Salford Station Road Trailhead along the trail into downtown Schwenksville\, a 2.6 mile trip. You can then walk back enjoying the silence and nature or you could listen to the author interview as you walk back. \nBring headphones and a charged smartphone\, with the app and story A Sycamore’s Psalm downloaded.\nWe’ll provide bug spray\, snacks\, water\, and a unique walking experience. \nLearn more about TrailOff: https://trailoffquicklook.com/\nQuestions? Reach out to Christina at admin@swimpony.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/trailoff-walk-in-event-on-the-perkiomen-creek-trail-a-sycamores-psalm/
LOCATION:William Rahmer Memorial Park\, Salford Station Rd. and Harmon Rd.\, Harleysville\, 19438\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Arts & Performance,Explore the Circuit,Free,Free Community Events,Get Active,Health in Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swim Pony":MAILTO:admin@swimpony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
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SUMMARY:River Alive! Learning Trail Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join TTF and the Juniata\, Tacony Creek Park\, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park!\n\nThe Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! \nSix benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox\, fish\, turtle\, heron\, water snake\, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature\, song\, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations along the trail\, too! Some of the messaging is water activated\, appearing during rainfall or when you pour water on the ground. \nThe Learning Trail is developed in partnership with TTF\, Habitheque\, and local artists Miguel Horn and Jay Coreano. \nQuestions? Contact Doryán De Angel at doryan@ttfwatershed.org or 215.744.1853. \nRegistration link coming soon.  \nWe hope to see you there! \nEspañol \n¡Únase a TTF y las comunidades de Juniata\, Tacony Creek Park y Filadelfia para nuevamente dar la bienvenida a los bancos y animales del River Alive! Sendero del aprendizaje de vuelta al Parque Juniata! \n¡The Learning Trail es una forma nueva y emocionante para que las familias disfruten juntas de los espacios verdes mientras interactúan con el entorno natural que los rodea en Tacony Creek Park! \nSe reinstalarán seis bancos y esculturas de animales a lo largo de Cayuga Street en Juniata Park para conectarlo con Tacony Creek: zorro\, pez\, tortuga\, garza\, serpiente de agua y una nutria de río. Cada escultura incluye un espacio interactivo para el agua\, una canción y un letrero. ¡La poesía también conecta las seis estaciones a lo largo del sendero! Algunos de los mensajes son activados por agua\, que aparecen durante la lluvia o cuando viertes agua en el suelo. \nThe Learning Trail se desarrolló en asociación con TTF\, Habitheque y los artistas locales Miguel Horn y Jay Coreano. \n¿Preguntas? Contacte a Doryán De Angel en doryan@ttfwatershed.org ó 215.744.1853. \nEnlace de registro próximamente. \n¡Esperamos verte ahí!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/river-alive-learning-trail-opening-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Ferko Playground\, 1101 E Cayuga St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Celebrations & Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240522T194636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T194636Z
UID:10012963-1717324200-1717331400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Guided Trails Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturdays & Sundays\, May – June & September – November.\nBuy Tickets\nMember Tickets\n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/guided-trails-hike-6/
LOCATION:DE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240527T142645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T142645Z
UID:10013042-1717318800-1717329600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Stewardship with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion\nWould 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!\nNo 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.\nDetailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-stewardship-with-david-bower-21/
LOCATION:Hermitage Mansion\, 700 Hermit’s Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240603T170653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T170653Z
UID:10013212-1717315200-1717347600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Sustainable Agriculture and innovative Food Systems (SAIF) - 2nd Edition
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of the SAIF conference aims to advance sustainable agriculture and innovative food systems globally. Through dialogue\, collaboration\, and knowledge exchange among experts\, researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, the conference addresses challenges like climate change\, resource depletion\, and food insecurity. It explores solutions for environmental sustainability\, social equity\, and economic viability in agriculture. By sharing insights\, best practices\, and actionable strategies\, SAIF inspires positive change and contributes to a more resilient and equitable global food system.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sustainable-agriculture-and-innovative-food-systems-saif-2nd-edition/
LOCATION:100 E Rittenhouse St\, 100 East Rittenhouse Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240529T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T194305Z
UID:10013191-1717315200-1717322400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober
DESCRIPTION:Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes – each week guarantee different species! Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. There are restrooms and a water fountain near the trailhead. No registration required.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bird-walk-with-mary-ellen-krober/
LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240529T195131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T195131Z
UID:10013193-1717264800-1717279200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Black Excellence In Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for Black Excellence in Birding: An Evening With Christian Cooper\, the culminating event of Black Birders Week 2024! At this annual black-tie gala\, and fledgling sneaker ball\, meet science writer and editor Christian Cooper\, hear stories of his experiences as a birdwatcher and author\, and find out how the Central Park Birdwatching incident of 2020 changed the landscape for Black birders throughout the country. Find your Flock as we spotlight members of local birdwatching groups\,  explore specimens from our world-class Ornithology Collection and traipse through the rainforest in the Under the Canopy exhibit. Fluff up your plumage for a feathery date night or get your flyest sneakers (see what we did there) and pair them with fancy threads to show out that evening at what is becoming Philadelphia’s newest sneaker ball. Simply sip cocktails and savor delicious appetizers as you enjoy good conversation with fellow Black birders.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/black-excellence-in-birding/
LOCATION:The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University\, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240522T192916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T192916Z
UID:10012941-1717264800-1717272000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Eco Impressions : Art for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Eco Impressions: Art for a Sustainable Future features 19 artists whose work was created with the environment in mind.\n\n\nEco Impressions: Art for a Sustainable Future features 20 artists whose work was created with the environment in mind. From work that employs sustainable practices or eco-friendly materials to directly addressing topics such as climate change\, waste\, and pollution\, the included work asks viewers to consider their consumption and impact on our planet. \n \nKathy Andersen | Lorelle Becton | Jeff Brown | Jenna CaveGinny Cave | Christine M. Du Bois | Holly Guertin | Heidi HammelNicole Johns | Jen Loyle | Jose Trejo Maya | Alecia MillerJeannie Moberly | Kara Maria Naklicki | SHIZ | J.D. StoneSandy Thapsem | Pamela Tudor | Jean Wong | Debra Powell-Wright \n \n \nThe 20*20 House Gallery is located at 20 Lansdowne Court\, Lansdowne\, PA 19050 behind the 20th Century Club and is wheelchair accessible via a ramp in the back of the building. There is limited parking available in the building’s parking lot as well as on-street parking on Lansdowne Court and surrounding streets. \n**The 20*20 House will be open Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm from June 2nd – June 30th
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/eco-impressions-art-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:20*20 Gallery\, 20 Lansdowne Court\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240424T185753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T185753Z
UID:10012595-1717254000-1717275600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Beaconfest
DESCRIPTION:The Bucks County Beacon is a reader-supported\, popular\, and participatory media outlet that acts as a catalyst for community organizing and action\, and progressive change. Our work has been cited in other outlets such as Vanity Fair\, Talking Points Memo\, Wonkette\, Salon\, The Philadelphia Inquirer\, WHYY\, MSNBC\, Keith Olbermann & elswehere. As Bucks County’s only local source for progressive news and opinion\, our publication will bring together up and coming musicians from the area to support our continued coverage. \nThis June 1st\, beloved local venue Snipes Farm will be host to a celebration of community\, music\, and activism to support the Bucks County Beacon. There will be 5 bands\, as well as local sponsors and community groups. Food and drinks will be offered for sale by Great Barn Brewery.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/beaconfest/
LOCATION:Snipes Farm\, 890 W Bridge Street\, Morrisville\, PA\, 19067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Bucks county Beacon":MAILTO:emily@buckscountybeacon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240501T204427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204427Z
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SUMMARY:Riverfront North Partnership Fish Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Riverfront North Partnership invites the community to a fun afternoon of all things fish (and all things FREE) at the Frankford Boat Launch on Saturday\, June 1st from 3-6pm.\nWe’ll teach you to fish with all equipment provided\, do fish prints\, and other nature based fun activities. Also enjoy biking and a native plant sale!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/riverfront-north-partnership-fish-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Frankford Boat Launch\, Frankford Boat Launch\, 5501 Tacony Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Bicycling Events,Community Events,Family Fun,Free Community Events,Get Active,Neighborhood,Watershed
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240528T190105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T190244Z
UID:10013087-1717246800-1717254000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Bike Lane Clean-Up on S 11th St
DESCRIPTION:Join us to tidy up the South 11th Street bike lane between Reed Street and Washington Avenue!\nWe’ll meet at 9:00am near the Indego Station at 11th & Reed. Please bring your own gardening gloves and any tools you may have (broom\, rake\, shovel\, etc). We’ll bring trash bags and reflective vests.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bike-lane-clean-up-on-s-11th-st/
LOCATION:Indego Station: 11th & Reed
CATEGORIES:Biking in Philly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240522T193620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T193620Z
UID:10012949-1717246800-1717250400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration in advance is required. If registration is filled\, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. \nThe Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/biking-level-1-5-beginner-group-ride-urban-riding-basics-2/
LOCATION:Bike Container
CATEGORIES:---Biking,Classes & Workshops,Recreation & Health,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240522T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T190735Z
UID:10012938-1717245000-1717250400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Fruits & Veggies : A Taste of African Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Steamed\, sautéed\, curried\, and roasted veggies are centered in African heritage. Fruit is enjoyed as breakfast\, snacks\, and dessert.\n\n\nFruits\, vegetables\, and a healthy lifestyle are major keys to good health and well-being. \nAfrican-American ancestors in the southern United States grew and enjoyed fruits and vegetables. From the southern traditions come many kinds of greens\, squashes\, green beans\, and pumpkins. Peaches\, blackberries\, cherries\, plums\, and blueberries also grow in Georgia and Florida. \n– Oldways \nList of ingredients coming soon! Join us for delicious vegan dishes inspired by the African Diaspora. We invite you to cook along with Oldways Ambassador\, Claire Richardson. \nRegistered participants must sign in to Zoom to join the program.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fruits-veggies-a-taste-of-african-heritage/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240522T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T051450Z
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SUMMARY:Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about biodiversity\, meet rare and exotic species  plus explore the museum and the collection at our June Open House!\n\n\nJUNE’S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE\nMEET THE TURTLES!\nJoin us for this special Open House featuring faculty and students from Saint Joseph’s University biology department\, our longtime partner in the GeoKids LINKS program at local schools. Through hands-on activities\, live demonstrations and talks in our Lecture Hall\, they’ll share stories about their activities in the field and in their labs. \nAmong the special guests will be rare and exotic animals – including many different kinds of turtles – who live in the Biodiversity Lab run by Dr. Scott McRobert. The Lab serves as a conservation site for the study and management of endangered species. In addition\, during talks in the Lecture Hall\, Dr. McRobert will discuss the loss of biodiversity on our planet\, the terms used in the field (what exactly is an endangered species\, and why is extinction so hard to measure?) and some causes of the loss of biodiversity\, and possible solutions. \nThe Exhibit Hall will be open for self-guided exploration of the natural history collection throughout the day. Explore our 100\,000 natural history specimens\, including ancient fossils\, glowing minerals and animals from around the globe. Wander at your own pace or follow the path of one of our themed scavenger hunts. You can also pick up pencils and paper to draw from the specimens on display. \nAs always\, there will be scavenger hunts and activities for families with children. There will be live demonstrations and activities led by our partners at St. Joe’s\, including opportunities to interact with live animals from the Biodiversity Lab. We’ll also have information about science research opportunities available across the city for budding scientists! \nMuseum open Noon to 4 PM \nTalks in the Lecture Hall: \n1 PM & 3 PM: Dr. Scott McRobert – Tales from the Biodiversity Lab \nThe talks will be 45 minutes\, with a Q & A. All ages welcome. \nFree admission to the museum and programs; donations are encouraged!! \n\n\n\nThings to Know Before Your Visit\n• Walk-in visitors are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated and will speed up your entry to the museum. \n• Masks are recommended but not required. \n• There is no coat check or place to stow personal items – please travel light. \n• To protect the specimens and our historic interiors\, photography is not allowed in the museum and food and drink are not permitted in the building. \n•The Institute does not have a parking lot. Street parking on Montgomery Avenue and 17th Street is free and metered parking is available on Bouvier Street and Cecil B. Moore. \n \nA dream that keeps growing… \nIn 1855\, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn\, regardless of background or ability to pay. Today\, the Wagner offers more programs to more people than ever before! Your support helps us provide free education\, not only through the museum\, but through a wide range of courses\, lectures\, field trips\, and children’s science programs. Donations also assist us in caring for the museum and library collections and in preserving our wonderful building\, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. To learn more about what we do please visit our website. \n \nRegistration Information\nIn keeping with its original charter\, admission is FREE—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner’s free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. \nSuggested Donations \n$25/Family \n$10/adult \n$5/student \nFor any questions\, please email tickets@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x17. \nIf you would like to check your membership status or become a member\, please email KellyT@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x11. \n \nImages: From the Biodiversity Laboratory at Saint Joseph’s University. Photographer: Scott McRobert.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wagners-june-1st-saturday-open-house-meet-the-turtles/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 W Montgomery Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240523T180857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T180857Z
UID:10012915-1717239600-1717264800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:Now + Then Marketplace is back around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron for a MEGA MARKET w/ Philly’s longest running flea market\, Phila Flea Markets. One of the largest markets of the year\, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave\, Trenton Ave\, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from antique dealers and local artists to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes\nAs always the market is free to attend\, dog\, and kid friendly. A full list of all the vendors can be found on the event page.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/now-then-marketplace-mega-market/
LOCATION:Thunderbird Salvage & Hackett Elementary\, 2441 Frankford Ave Philadelphia\, PA 19125\, 2441 Frankford Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Events,Family-friendly,Food & Drink,Free Community Events,Local Food,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240523T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T164314Z
UID:10013008-1717239600-1717257600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair
DESCRIPTION:A free community-oriented event that promotes local artists\, health\, and wellness and celebrates the historic structures on site.\n\n\nTownFair\, hosted annually is a free community-oriented event that promotes local artists\, health\, and wellness and celebrates the unique cultural history of this national landmark site. Guests will explore our 20-acre arboretum site and visit with local artists and vendors. The celebration will include traditional hearth cooking and paper making in addition to therapeutic and wellness-based activities. Located as a trailhead into the Wissahickon Valley Park\, Historic RittenhouseTown is a well-traveled and loved Parks and Recreation site and one of Philadelphia’s most important historical cultural resources.  \n \nOpen to everyone\, tickets are not required to attend but donations are appreciated.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historic-rittenhouse-town-fair/
LOCATION:208 Lincoln Dr\, 208 Lincoln Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150716
CREATED:20240527T141149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T141149Z
UID:10013034-1717239600-1717246800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Fleisher x Craft Coven Supply Swap
DESCRIPTION:Free to drop off items and Free to Collect items!\n\n\nArt supply swap at Fleisher on Saturday\, June 1st with the help of Craft Coven. We will have canvases\, frames\, photography equipment\, easels\, so much random stuff pulled from basements!  \nFeel free to bring any supplies you’d like to hand off\, trade\, or donate. Anything left unattended at this evene will be assumed as a donation\, so please keep any non donation supplies with you at all times.  \nFor any questions email cdeutsch@fleisher.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fleisher-x-craft-coven-supply-swap/
LOCATION:705 Christian St\, 705 Christian Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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