Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 – Page 4 – Grid Magazine

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The Fight for a Land Revolution .3 x ECO WURD Festival

One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A land justice workshop and community gathering that brings community members together to tacklehousing issues and come up with solutions.THE FIGHT FOR A LAND REVOLUTION PART 3 is back and better than ever! Join us on Mon Oct 9 at 1:30pm-2:30 for an in-person event at 1431-39 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA . This event is all about advocating for a land revolution, and we're excited to continue the conversation from our last event. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of land reform and to empower individuals to take action. We'll have engaging speakers, interactive activities, and

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Mindful Yoga (10/9 – 11/13)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.Mindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 10/9 – 11/136:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications. The location of Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes will

Seed Collecting

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

Harvesting seeds is a cost-efficient and exciting way to increase the number of plants in your garden. Learn the best techniques for collecting and storing seeds produced by our native trees, shrubs, and perennials. Following a brief lecture, participants will head out to the gardens for some hands-on seed collecting. Take home a diverse array of samples from Mt. Cuba’s gardens. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 (Rain Date: Tuesday, October 17th). About the Instructor: Claire Zuidervliet is the Conservation Propagator at Mt. Cuba Center, where she propagates a large variety of

$49

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This staff led afterschool program, guides children (ages 6-12) on adventures in Pennypack Park. October 10, 17, 24.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. This staff led afterschool program, guides children on adventures in Pennypack Park. We will meet at the Pennypack Environmental Center, then enjoy new adventures each week. Three Tuesdays in October.October 10: Apple Pressing + AdventuresOctober 17: PawPaws & Pumpkins + AdventuresOctober 24: Campfire + Adventures Children ages 6-12. This is a drop off only program.$5 per child per day Parking is available at the center

Lily P.A.D.S

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

Don't miss the potions, pumpkins, magic, and more at this week's spooky kids workshop.This week at LilyPADS, we’ll be up to all kinds of Hocus Pocus! The kiddos ages 3 and up will be mixing up some witches’ brew, digging into pumpkins to investigate what’s inside, mixing a few common household materials to create magic potions, and making their own magical bubble wands! Afterwards, join Glen Foerd & Riverfront North for a free outdoor viewing of Hocus Pocus!

DESIGNING THE 250th: The Declaration Station

Industrious 230 South Broad Street, #17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

PHILADELPHIA250 is unveiling proposed designs for the Declaration Station, a centerpiece of our civic engagement programs for the 250th.As part of our Declaration Station Ideas-to-Prototype Competition, three diverse, multidisciplinary teams will showcase their concepts. A unique design challenge, the Station is envisioned as a mobile and highly interactive resource that will reach people all over Philadelphia, hosting creative activities designed to spark connection to and engagement with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.The three teams presenting their designs are:ISA and Tiny WPA with artists Chenlin Cai, Calo Rosa and Serena SaundersMoto Designshop +

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

Movies By The River – “Hocus Pocus” – Glen Foerd on the Delaware

Glen Foerd on the Delaware 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hocus Pocus Free Outdoor Movie screening at Glen Foerd on the Delaware.Free Flicks in the Riverfront ParksNortheast Philadelphia’s biggest outdoor movie series, presented by Riverfront North Partnership, is kicking off on 8/22 at the Bridesburg Rec Center2023 FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE SCHEDULE8/22 – Super Mario Movie (Bridesburg Rec Center)9/12 – Encanto – (Glen Foerd)10/10 – Hocus Pocus – (Glen Foerd)*Super Mario and Encanto begin shortly after sunset. Hocus Pocus will begin around 7pm.

FABSCRAP PHL Volunteer Session: Wednesday, October 11th, AM session

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

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.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

Ecological Arboriculture

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

Develop a deeper connection to trees by understanding their outsized role in our natural ecosystems. Trees provide habitat and food. They support nutrient cycling in forest systems through leaf-drop and decomposition, mediate temperatures, mitigate storm water, and soil erosion, and are culturally significant to the mid-Atlantic region. Examine the ecological features of trees while learning about their anatomy and care. Find out how trees contribute, in both life and death, to forest ecology. Learn why large, mature trees need to be conserved and how climate change could impact forests in the future. These classes are rain or shine. Dress for

$229

Noon Bird Walks at Wissahickon Environmental Center

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

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts (9/6 – 11/15)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 15Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS: APPLELICIOUSNESS

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. Older Adults. FREE.Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. Apple Pressing & Apple Butter Make & Take Older Adults. FREE. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt

Monthly Home School -Seeds, Nuts, and Berries-A Fall Wildlife Banquet

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

Learn to identify trees , nuts, seeds and berries collected and eaten by wildlife in the fall. Learn who eats what.In autumn, nuts and seeds are falling to the ground to begin next year’s cycle of plant regeneration. Wildlife is busy collecting and eating this bounty before winter’s arrival. Let’s take a walk and identify as many of these food sources as possible and who might eat them. We can collect some and use them to add to colorful collage art.

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Fried Plantains & Poetry

Widener Library 2808 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy fried plantains, both savory and sweet, with a side of music and poems.Artist, Yannick Lowery, is drawing on his culinary background to prepare one of his favorite foods this Latine Heritage Month.Eating fried plantains while listening to songs and reading poems from around the world about them is a recipe for celebration!Featuring pieces from poets.org, an excerpt from High on the Hog, and more!Let's share what connects us through taste, words, and melodies.

Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: TBA Every Wednesday Time: 3pm to 5pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Stay tuned for registration link. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.  

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover the possibilities of National History Day Philadelphia and how 2024 can be a turning point for your students.Join us for the National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff as we celebrate the new season and its theme, Turning Points in History! Whether you have participated in NHD Philly in the past or are interested in learning about how to introduce this award-winning program to your school and students, the Kickoff will allow you to immerse yourself in the incredible possibilities of National History Day. Featuring a hands-on workshop and representatives from cultural institutions, libraries, and archives from across Philadelphia, this

New Muralists: A Philly Artist Talk Series

Paradigm Gallery + Studio, North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A series of artist panel discussions with local artists who are (mostly) new to mural making.A series of artist panel discussions with local artists who are (mostly) new to mural making. With each panel, we’ll learn how the artists took on this new challenge, what they choose to create, and why painting in the public space is important to them and valuable to our communities.Painting The Party–Artist PanelWHEN: 10/4, 5-8pm HOSTS: Conrad Benner and Darnell SchoolfieldPANELISTS: Tykira Mitchell, Tai Corrienté Baucom, Keshida Layone, Corinne Dodenhoff, Nasir Young, and Rushawn Videl-Gevonte StanleyPANELISTS BIOS:Tykira MitchellMeet Tykira, a portrait painter based in Philadelphia

5th Annual Water-Themed Trivia Night: Philly

Ladder 15 1528 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join fellow water professionals in Philly for a fun-filled night answering questions on our world's most vital resources - water!PA-AWWA YPs are back with the 5th installment of the Annual Water Trivia Night! Come solo or with friends, teams will be assembled on site. We will be holding this event live in Philly, Camp Hill, and Pittsburgh - so please register for the location you plan to visit! There will be CASH PRIZES for the Top 5 scoring teams across the entire state! Please register online by October 4th. Limited walk-ins with cash will be accepted. Trivia will begin promptly

FRIEDAcommunity – Panel discussion Truth and Justice

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

“Indigenous Peoples: Storytelling and Art in the uncovering and advancement of Truth and Justice.” FRIEDAcommunity is honored to host Mabel Negrete (CNS), co-Founder of IPD Philly and Eugene Black Crow Sr. to discuss the importance of Storytelling and Art in the uncovering and advancement of Truth and Justice. Eugene Black Crow Sr., is an Oglala Lakota of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge reservation, South Dakota. He is the founder and director of the Lakhota Woglakapo Project which provides free tutoring lessons to Lakhota community members to preserve their language. He is descended from the Black Crow Thiwáhe (paternal

$15 – $35

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

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

Blossom with the season.

Hunterdon Land Trust Dvoor Farm Project Ground Breaking Ceremony

111 Mine St 111 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ, United States

Join us for the Dvoor Farm Project groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the first phase of construction of this important project.This first phase of the project is a major step towards making Dvoor Farm a place to enjoy an array of educational and recreational activities that showcase the agricultural, cultural and natural heritage of Hunterdon County. This project will: boost the local economy; enable the public, businesses and community groups to utilize the barns; and diversify HLT’s revenue streams for greater sustainability.The ceremony will be held rain or shine at the west entrance of the bank barn. Park in the field

HOMESCHOOL: APPLELICIOUSNESS

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. This month we will press apples and make (&take) apple butter. We will explore all things apples including apple pressing and making apple butter. Best for children learning on a 2nd grade level & up.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however,

Plant ID 101

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

Learn the basics in plant ID with horticulturist, Briar Maverick.Join horticulturist Briar Maverick on a walking tour of the Arboretum as he discusses the basics of plant identification: leaf arrangement and morphology; flower and fruit structure; bark; and growth habit. We'll look at real-world examples and explain terminology while appreciating seasonal highlights. This tour is designed for beginners to learn how to look at plants and tell one plant from another but is open to all experience levels. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 7 and October 26, 2023.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk

Craft Fair & Market Display Workshop with Anne Cecil

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

This hands-on workshop invites participants to bring a small amount of display setup, including products, stands, and collateral to practice effective setups in a learning environment. Each participant will be given a small area to stage their craft fair and market setups. They will be expected to give a brief brand statement to the group and will receive live critique to improve the quality of their displays. At the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with tangible feedback on display setup improvements, strategies for pricing and products, and how to maximize customer interactions at in-person tabling events. Workshop

$45

Craft Fair & Market Display Workshop with Anne Cecil at NextFab

NextFab, 1800 N. American St. 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This hands-on workshop invites participants to bring a small amount of display setup, including products, stands, and collateral to practice effective setups in a learning environment. Each participant will be given a small area to stage their craft fair and market setups. They will be expected to give a brief brand statement to the group and will receive live critique to improve the quality of their displays. At the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with tangible feedback on display setup improvements, strategies for pricing and products, and how to maximize customer interactions at in-person tabling events.

$30

SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

Sankofa Community Farm

Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed! This beginner-level workshop is led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds.   Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

2023 Experience the Estuary Celebration

Switch House at the Battery 1325 Beach Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary at the 2023 Experience the Estuary CelebrationThis year's celebration will take place at the Switch House at the Battery in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, October 12 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.Join PDE for an incredible evening featuring cocktail hour, open bar, dinner, silent auction, and the famous raw oyster bar featuring local Delaware Bay oysters.Sponsorship: Please contact Elizabeth for information on how to sponsor the celebration! Click here for the sponsorship form. Schedule:5:00 Reception - Cocktails, Hors d'Oeuvres, and Oyster Raw Bar Open5:00 Bidding Opens - Silent Auction and Wine Pull5:00 Special Demonstrations

Mindful Nature Photography

Canal Towpath 483 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ, United States

This relaxed class combines mindfulness with casual nature photography...Limited space. This class is IN-PERSON.This relaxed class combines mindfulness with basic nature photography so you can focus less on the “perfect picture” and more on capturing your surroundings in a mindful way. No experience necessary; all you need is yourself and your cell phone.Held weather permitting. --Event Type: Mind & Body

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

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

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

Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

We will be welcoming the Philly Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair back to our spaces to help you fix and repair, fix, and assemble your tricky items. Why replace it when you can repair it? This urban volunteer repair outfit will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled jewelry, IKEA furniture that needs assembling, or a vacuum cleaner that’s on the fritz? Sit down with one of their volunteers and they’ll help you hands-on with fixing it. While they do have some limits, they encourage a read of their ground rules before bringing in

Free

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

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

Dr. Aisha Mershani’s work documents nearly 20 years of the Israeli Apartheid Wall, Israeli violence, and Palestinian resistance. This exhibit is a gateway to bearing witness to what the news ignores – the people directly affected by the Wall. This multimedia experience includes photography of and audio storytelling by numerous Palestinian people living behind the Wall. This exhibit aims to educate the wider public, all while using the gallery space to build a broader solidarity community. Weekly events will be organized by the La La Lil Jidar Collective to engage audiences towards the realities on the ground through artistic expression.

Free

Philadelphia Birding Weekend

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will be hosted Oct. 13 - 15, 2023! We are bringing back some favorite field trips from last year, such as The Woodlands and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. We are also adding new field trips, including excursions to the Navy Yard and Belmont Plateau. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another fun weekend of birding in Philadelphia. Registration for Audubon Mid-Atlantic's 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will open on Monday, August 21. The registration link will go live at www.phillybirding.com

Weekend Warm-up Hike: NEW Wister Walk

The Weekend Warm-up Hike is back! Start your Friday off right with a brisk, one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and natural areas within the deer exclusion fence. The Weekend Warm-up Hike is intended as a moderate cardio workout, and we typically cover 2 1/2 to 3 miles. However, we reserve the right to pause and enjoy whatever surprises nature offers as we explore both familiar areas of the Arboretum and “hidden gems.” Be prepared for a mix of asphalt, gravel and natural surfaces. Hikes are not suitable for those with limited mobility. We recommend bringing along a reusable water bottle. Please

Bird Walk in the Garden

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

Look for resident and migratory birds while surrounded by the garden’s beauty.

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Quilt the Harvest

1400 N American St 1400 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen, design and constructJoin us every other Friday to make our our "Square Yard Quilt". This inclusive art and education project is open to all. Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story.Together we'll envision and create the pieces of our "square yard quilt". An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Bok Open Studios

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 FROM 6-9PM Come explore the Bok building and meet the 200+ businesses that call Bok home (PHILADELPHIA) — Don’t miss a favorite bi-annual Philly happening, Open Studios, returning this fall on Friday, October 13th from 6-9PM. During this free, family-friendly event, you’re invited to explore all 9 floors of the building and meet the Bok community! This past spring was the biggest Open Studios turnout yet, with nearly 100 studios visited by over 4,000 guests! This fall, there are more makers and creatives to see than ever. Open Studios brings you directly

Free

Celebration of Cooperation: PACA’s First-Annual Fundraiser

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

We’re excited to announce our first annual fundraiser, a Celebration of Cooperation, happening at Pentridge Station.We’re excited to announce our first annual fundraiser, a Celebration of Cooperation, happening at Pentridge Station on the evening of Friday, October 13th, 2023!While everyone is invited to attend, regardless of donation. This is a fundraiser for PACA cooperative organizing work - so please consider selecting the donation ticket to PACA. Thank you so much.Food, music, and more will be in store. You'll hear from different coops on the critical work they are doing, as well as have opportunities to dance and commune. We definitely

Houston Meadow Bird Walk

Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Houston Meadow provides quick access to different upland habitats that support a diversity of birds.Houston Meadow provides quick access to different upland habitats that support a diversity of birds. We will scan the meadows for bluebirds and sparrows, the woods for warblers and vireos, and watch the open sky for raptors. If Eventbrite is “full” RSVP at WEC@phila.gov

Focus on Photo Composition

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Learn how to turn your next click into a powerful photograph!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14Focus on Photo Composition9:00 AM – 1:00 PMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerThe tools of composition are powerful ways to create more interesting, dynamic photographs. Beyond technical settings, the decisions of subject placement, light, line, and point of view will lead the viewer’s eye to what is important to you, the artist. Join us to learn how to turn your next click into a powerful photograph! After brief indoor instruction, head outside to create photographs along the garden paths at Jenkins, reconvening for supportive sharing.Participants will need to bring

Fall Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway

Brinton Run Preserve 6 Oakland Rd, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Join us at BRP for the Fall Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway! Help plant trees (Oct 14) and/or just take a few to plant at home (Oct 16 & 17)Fall Tree Planting and Tree GiveawayCome join us for a volunteer tree planting and tree giveaway event at North American Land Trust's Brinton Run Preserve! Get your hands dirty and help make the Preserve, your personal property and your community a greener and more beneficial place! Hope to see you out there!Date: Saturday, October 14th (Volunteer Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway) Mon-Tues, October 16th -17th (Tree Giveaway)Time: 9am to 4pm on

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani at kimani@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist. Parents/guardians

Animals in our Backyard –

FOR ALL AGES Meet the animals! Bring the whole family for our daytime version of our popular Nature at Night program. You don’t have to go to another country or a zoo to see exciting animals; we have them right here in our backyards! In this program, you’ll meet animals from Pennsylvania and learn why they are worthy of some hometown pride. Live animals and taxidermy mounts highlight this exciting experience. Participants learn what behaviors and adaptations are unique to each species and then see the critters up close. About the presenter: Briar Bush Nature Center’s mission is to inspire people of all ages

Creek Care Day: Montgomery County

Ethel Jordan Park 347 Cadwalader Ave, Elkins Park, PA, United States

Join your neighbors and Streamkeepers for our monthly Creek Care Day in Montgomery County at Ethel Jordan Park. We will be working to remove some of the existing buffer fencing. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves (though you’re welcome to bring your own). Please note, restrooms are not available. No plastic water bottles – please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.  This event will be canceled in the event

Lawn-less Yards

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

Reducing the American lawn is beneficial for everyone. We can add more native plants, reduce flooding in our watersheds, attract pollinators, and bring balance to our ecosystems. Dive into some example projects where lawns have been replaced by native plant solutions. With a focus on a variety of site conditions such as sunny slopes, low wet spots, and wooded areas, view before/during/after images and learn the plant lists that made them successful. Taking this fall course will hopefully inspire you to spend the winter planning your spring projects! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, October 14,

$29

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: New Moon Healing Circle-Indigenous Healing Practices & Holistic Therapies

We will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. We’ll also touch on womb health and hip opening.  You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as well as an offering for the ancestors of the forest. This can be tea, juice, fruit, a song, or something else you’d like to share. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Intro to Bookbinding

Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Make your own one-of-a-kind book using techniques employed since the first century.Take home a one-of-a-kind book using the methods from about the first through the mid-19th centuries. You will learn how to hand sew the book sections (called signatures), secure the hardcovers, add a leather or cloth spine and decorative paper to the covers, and lay down the endpapers. Participants will also be provided step-by-step written instructions you can bring home.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Meadow Weaving with Enrica Ferrero

Swing by and check out our newly refurbished meadow loom! Our friend Enrica Fererro will be in the Meadow to guide you with gathering plants and interworking them into woven panels to be displayed. The meeting spot is in the Meadow between the Parking Loop and the Boathouse.  This outdoor event is subject to weather-related cancelations.    

Vino and Vinyasa

Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska, United States

Embrace all the changes autumn brings with this hour-long practice! Bring a mat, a partner, and your water bottle for a vinyasa yoga class led by a YogaSix instructor. After the session, continue the good vibes with a complimentary flight featuring '21 Barrel Select Chardonnay, '22 Carbonic Cabernet Franc, and Spiced Apple or a glass of wine. This relaxing combination will help you unwind, breathe, and feel your best as you head into the weekend. Things To Know: Please review our house policies before attending this event. Advanced reservations are required and are non-refundable. Open to those with all levels

$25

Badass Women’s History Tour

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

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Screen Printing Workshop at Glen Foerd

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

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB community art center for a screen printing workshop/make and take, featuring our collection of designs based on images of Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper, tote bags and t-shirts.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB. Registration is recommended, but not required for this workshop. Walk-ins are welcome!Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s

Now + Then Marketplace x Philly Flea Mega Market 2

Thunderbird Salvage 2441 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.60 vendors around the blocks next to Thunderbird Salvage & in the Philly Brewing Company Parking lot at the same time Philly Flea is happening on the next block around Hackett Elementary School. Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!

Ugly Plant Sale

1431 N 52nd St 1431 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover amazing deals on all your favorite plants and pots!Ugly Plant Sale Join us at the Ugly Plant Sale happening at 1431 N 52nd St. It's the perfect time to spruce up your living space or garden. Our end-of-season sale features a stunning selection of houseplants, perennials, and so much more. Don't miss out on the chance to beautify your surroundings for less!

The Museum for Art in Wood presents Queering Wood Craft: Erotiscium and Craft, an LGBTQIA+ Woodworkers Roundtable Part 7

Online event

The Museum for Art in Wood has launched a series of conversations with queer woodworkers. Haniel Wides, a student at the North Bennet Street School, will lead the next edition of the roundtable discussion with leading queer woodworkers and artists in wood, sharing the ways their lived experience impacts their craft, process, and aesthetic. Join us for this enlightening and fun afternoon. Haniel Wides is a non-binary artist and fabricator from Baltimore, MD, who is currently enrolled in the Cabinetry and Furniture Making program at North Bennet Street School. They strive to approach woodcraft with a socially and historically conscious

Free

Mural Dedication | The Philly Selfie Project + We Will Write the World

Germantown ArtHaus 6228 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Germantown ArtHaus & Mural Arts Philadelphia for a fun-filled, family-friendly mural dedication!Youth + Literacy + Art = A Celebration!Mural Arts joins its partners Germantown ArtHaus, Read by 4th, and Mt. Airy CDC to dedicate another mural in the We Will Write the World series as part of Reading Promise Week and Mural Arts Month. We Will Write the World promotes early-childhood literacy through public art pieces across Philadelphia. The Philly Youth Selfie Project + Mural ArtsThis mural brings together a project by Germantown ArtHaus Founder & artist, Keisha Whatley, to showcase over 200 self-portraits created by children and adults

VU PHL & MANNA

Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance 420 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

VU PHL is partnering with MANNA for Pie in the Sky on Oct 14th! **Different timing, same second Saturday!****Different timing than usual, same second Saturday!!**MANNA is a non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious, medically-appropriate meals and provides nutrition counseling to neighbors who are battling life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, renal disease, and HIV/AIDS. Through their delivery of 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, MANNA provides hope and nourishment to the Greater Philadelphia area and Southern New Jersey.What we will be doing on Saturday, October 14th, 12 PM - 3 PM: MANNA gearing up for their Pie in

Second Saturdays – Forest Bathing

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

Through outdoor mindfulness, we will bring the practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, to StentonIs it possible to “feel” history? The layers of history at Stenton are many, visible, and profound. They are seen in its natural and human-made features. They are echoed in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the place. Through outdoor mindfulness, we will bring the practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, to Stenton. Forest bathing has been shown to provide tremendous health benefits including stress reduction, improved immune function, and a greater ability to concentrate. At Stenton, we hope this embodied experience of history will

Community Print Pop-Up featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints

Park Towne Place The Great Lawn, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is

Free

Mom’s Market

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

At Balck Lotus, women-run businesses are always in season - come shop with us every two weeks!Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents the Mom's Market to support local businesses owned by local moms and women entrepreneurs. This special biweekly marketplace is held in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Town. Bring the whole family and enjoy a nature walk on the surrounding trails. It's no secret that women-run businesses are important and deserve our support year-round. However, there's no denying the excitement that comes with shopping with them during certain times of the year. Whether it's during the holiday season or when the

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Riverbend Environmental Center Shiverfest 2023

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Our super fun celebration of all things fall and Riverbend returns!! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community based-event packed with fun fall activities for the whole family. Delicious food trucks Pony rides    Fall arts and crafts    Trick-or-treat trail    Insect and circus shows And much more!  Join us for this frighteningly fun, family friendly event! Shiverfest is Riverbend's opportunity to raise awareness and funding to further our mission to educate and empower our community through a direct connection with nature. Students around the region benefit from Riverbend’s nature-based STEM programs annually.  Environmental know-how is essential for the next generation to

GOAToberFest

Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Tickets are now available for Philly Goat Project's biggest fundraiser of the year, GOAToberFest, on Saturday, October 14th from 4-6pm! This fundraiser is in support of the nonprofit and features 13 goats, signature cocktails, snacks, exclusive GOAToberFest swag, raffle for art created by the goats, short Laurel Hill West cemetery tour, 2024 goat calendar launch, fire pits with s’mores, lawn games, and other goat shenanigans. The featured signature cocktail will be a “Hot Teddy” in reference to the goat attending named Teddy whose namesake, Teddy Pendergrass, is laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Guests who attend Philly Goat Project’s GOAToberFest

$75

GOAT’OberFest 2023

Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Join Philly's favorite goat squad for our 2023 GOAT'OberFest FUNdraiser at Laurel Hill West Cemetery! 13 Goats, Signature Cocktail, special swag n snack and all kinds of PGP Goat Shenanigans among the changing leaves and spirits of Laurel Hill West! 2024 PGP Goat Calendar Launch AND exclusive swag!

Holistic Health & Healing Expo 2023

The Drexelbrook 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, PA , United States, Drexel Hill, Philadelphia & The Countryside, United States

Join Us For the Holistic Health & Healing Expo We are the go-to resource for natural wellness, organic food, healthy pets, spirituality, sustainability, and green living in South Jersey and Philadelphia’s Mainline. We created The Holistic Health & Healing Expo as an opportunity to bring the community together by connecting, educating, and inspiring our attendees. The Holistic Health & Healing Expo will offer attendees a chance to learn about: Alternative healing Chiropractic medicine Electric automobiles Green Living Handmade products: lotions, candles and personal care products Healthy Kids Holistic coaching Holistic practitioners Homeopathy Integrative medicine Intentional Jewelry and Crystals Intuitive readings

Free

AIDS Walk Philly

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Philadelphia, United States

The 37th Annual AIDS Walk Philly continues to serve as the region’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser. Philadelphians can be a lifeline for their neighbors and loved ones by participating in the AIDS Walk Philly 5K, raising public awareness and funds for those living with HIV disease in our community. The walk will take place on Sunday, October 15, 2023, along Kelly Drive. Gather at the Art Museum Steps for a morning of fun and meaning for an important cause. Participants can register online and get additional information at www.aidswalkphilly.org or call 215-731-WALK. AIDS Fund provides emergency financial assistance to people living

$50

SWWAG Workshop: Food Fermentation

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Learn about food fermentation and preservation methods, how to make kimchi at home, and the cultural significance of fermentation. This beginner-level workshop will be held at our annual Harvest Fest down at Sankofa Community Farm. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Second Sunday Guided Tour

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

Don't miss an interesting guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.Join us for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of Glen Foerd on the second Sunday of the month with a guided tour of the Main House and grounds. This engaging and relaxing walk will provide you with insight into local history while connecting you to the natural space of the Delaware River watershed.

¡CineMÁS!: Movie + Mercado en FDR Park

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

Join us for the first-ever Spanish-language film series in the park!SCHEDULE:9/24: Maya and the Three6:00–8:00 PM: Mercado – food trucks/vendors at the boathouse lawn 7:00 PM: Movie starts on the main lawn 10/8: Maya and the Three + Vivo11:00 AM–7:00 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors at the boathouse (inside/front lawn) and cooking demonstrations from Eugenio Salas + Communal Griddle**6:00-6:25 PM: Aztec dancing from Kalpulli Kamaxtle Xiuhcoatl6:30-7:00 PM: Maya and the Three, Episode 1 on the main lawn7:00 PM: Vivo starts on the main lawn10/15: Coco 11:00 AM–7:00 PM: Mercado de Latinas – food and craft vendors

The Clay Studio presents Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서

The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the human instinct to travel and seek new perspectives through 'Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서.' This exhibition showcases the ceramic artwork of twelve talented artists who embarked on their ceramic journey in Korea and later pursued graduate studies in the US. Their sculptures reflect the evolving personal narratives born from the courageous choice to relocate to a foreign land in pursuit of fresh outlooks. Delve into the profound questions this geographic transition raises: How has this journey influenced their artistic identities? How has immersion in new cultures shaped their artistic processes and perspectives? And, most importantly, how do they

Free

Sankofa Harvest Fest

Come celebrate, bring in the season’s harvest, and uplift Sankofa Community Farm! This will be a day of community joy and healing with music and dance, wellness workshops, and seasonal plantings.

Urban Tree Connection’s Fall Farm Party

Neighborhood Foods Farm 608 N. 53rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

UPDATE: FALL FARM PARTY WILL BE SUNDAY OCTOBER 15 (10/15) DUE TO RAINCome out to Urban Tree Connection's Fall Farm Party for a day of fun, community, and big announcements! The Fall Farm Party will feature food, a make-and-take-tea workshop, and the reveal of UTC's new organizational name!

Event Series Awbury Farm Market

Awbury Farm Market

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

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

Plant Medicines:Healing with CBD/Cannabis for Optimal Health

Holistic Health & Healing Expo The Drexelbrook, Drexel Hill, PA, United States

Discover the healing properties of hemp/cannabis to alleviate common health conditions and restore homeostasis and holistic healthHave you heard about the medicinal properties of cannabis but curious about how this plant can alleviate so many disparate health conditions like, chronic pain, depression, sleep disorders and anxiety? Join us and learn how this incredible plant works naturally with our biology but without harsh side effects. We dive into the science and and expose the truth and how CBD might be the missing link to your natural health journey. *No products will be sold during this event

SWWAG Workshop: Potted Perennial Fruits and Herbs

Sankofa Community Farm

Pots and containers can be a simple way to increase our growing space. For many of us in urban spaces, growing perennial plants in pots can provide a source of fresh culinary essentials in small outdoor spaces. They add beauty and life to the spaces we spend our time. We’ll discuss plant selections, soil mixes, maintenance, and seasonal care for potted perennial fruits and herbs. Led by Corrie and Caro from the Philly Orchard Project. (beginner-level), as part of our annual HarvestFest programming. We hope you’ll stay for the rest of the free festivities. Click here to see more upcoming

Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tour 2023

Brandywine Valley Tourist and Information Center 300 Greenwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

Join us as we tell stories of abolitionists and freedom seekers and visit locations of the Underground Railroad in and around Kennett SquareOur popular, family-friendly tours are led by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable, climate-controlled bus.  You will visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity including the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities.

United We Create

Philadelphia Distilling 25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia Distilling will be holding ‘United We Create’ on Sunday, October 15th from 1PM to 7PM. United We Create is a yearly event at Philadelphia Distilling showcasing local artisans, both artists we work with and we admire. Some of the makers will be demonstrating their skills, such as glass blowing by Jim Loewer and screen printing by Paul Carpenter. While others will be giving out samples of their products, such as Pizza Freak Co. Products will also be available to purchase directly from the vendors. At the end of the evening we will be raffling products featured from every vendor.

Free

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Paint with Wine Pigments

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Learn to paint using carefully crafted wine pigments instead of paint.SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15Paint with Wine Pigments3:00 – 5:00 PMNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionExplore the wonderful things you can do with wine! Learn to paint using carefully crafted wine pigments instead of paint. Discover how to blend, create washes, and build techniques in this unique art workshop. Working on cold pressed watercolor paper, create a selection of contemporary art pieces using wine pigments with the guidance of a professional artist.All art materials and a complimentary glass of wine (for ages 21+) are included. Suitable for beginning and experienced artists. No

New Moon Hike

FOR ADULTS 18+ ONLY Experience the Arboretum after dark! Nighttime offers a different perspective of the Arboretum. Join guides Dick Cloud and John Bunting as we traverse the Arboretum under a moonless sky. We will depend on our flashlights and use our senses of hearing, smell, and touch to navigate the North Woods. Our guides will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights. If the skies are clear, we will observe the stars as we walk through meadows and more open areas. We also hope to see and hear some of the nocturnal wildlife that make a home at the Arboretum! This moderately-paced

Bird Walk

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Bird Walk 8:00 – 9:00 AM Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Go birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early access to Jenkins during fall migration. Explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.

Free – Kid’s Nature Story Time with the Tacony Library and Riverfront North

Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an outdoor nature story time with the Tacony Free Library, along the river at Lardner's Point Park.Join Riverfront North Partnership and the Tacony Free Library for an outdoor nature story time, along the river at Lardner's Point Park. Every Third Monday at 11am from July through October we will host a free kid's story time event focused around nature. Except stories, singing, dancing and laughing!We suggest you bring blankets or small chairs for yourself and the children as there are limited benches available. Event will be canceled if there is a high likliehood of rain and participant's

Israel and Hamas at War

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

Join Perry World House for an expert discussion on the unfolding events in the Middle East.Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War redefined boundaries in the Middle East and solidified Israel as a regional power, the world awoke to the news that Hamas launched a bloody surprise attack from Gaza into Israel. The ongoing attacks have left hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian civilians dead and thousands more injured, and have prompted Israeli leadership to declare that the country is at war with Hamas. What led to this attack? How has and will the international community respond? And what might we

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Volunteer – Fall Gardening

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

Blossom with the season.

Jenkins Juniors (10/17 – 11/14)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 5-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4)10/17 – 11/ 14 | 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series!Suitable for ages 2–4. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space

Arboretum Volunteer Session

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

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Reading Terminal Market Tour

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

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

Municipal Task Force Meeting

Join us for our last 2023 Municipal Task Force Meeting! Topics: The PA Funding Navigator Program The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will provide updates on the 2024 MS4 program and Site Inspection Update on the West Chester Stormwater fee Grant $$$ opportunities We’ll have plenty of time to hear your stormwater needs and ideas! Please share this invitation with Commissioners, staff, committee members, volunteers, and property owners. When: Tuesday, October 17 from 12pm to 1:30pm on Zoom. Register here. Questions? Call Julie@ttfwatershed.org.

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This staff led afterschool program, guides children (ages 6-12) on adventures in Pennypack Park. October 10, 17, 24.Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. This staff led afterschool program, guides children on adventures in Pennypack Park. We will meet at the Pennypack Environmental Center, then enjoy new adventures each week. Three Tuesdays in October.October 10: Apple Pressing + AdventuresOctober 17: PawPaws & Pumpkins + AdventuresOctober 24: Campfire + Adventures Children ages 6-12. This is a drop off only program.$5 per child per day Parking is available at the center

Lily P.A.D.S

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

Kids are welcome to create their very own Halloween mask!Halloween time is the perfect time to have some super creative fun with Mask Making! Come out to the Play Space and use all kinds of colorful art materials and loads of imagination to design your very own mask! And as usual, we’ll make time to play, play, play!This activity is perfect for kids ages 4 and up!

Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

Online

Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

$180 – $210

Sew Basic: For People Who Know Absolutely Nothing About Sewing

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

Sewing intrigues you but you don’t know where to start… Come learn about the basics of sewing in an inspiring and friendly atmosphere.If only you could hem your own pants, mend your torn clothes, and reattach that button that fell off! This upcycling trend seems cool and you want to hop on board, but where do you even start? Thanks to the Reagan administration gutting home economics programs in favor of STEM to compete with Russia during the Cold War, most Millenials and Gen Zer’s never learned how to sew in school.In this 2-hour class, professional tailor and fashion designer

Uncle Bobbie’s X Jessie Reyez – Live Reading

Greene Street Friends School 20 West Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome Jessie Reyez for a special live reading of her new book of poetry, "Words of a Goat Princess"We are so excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist, Jessie Reyez for a special, live reading of her new book of poetry, Words of a Goat Princess.This will be an amazing opportunity to hear the words and the thoughts and motivations behind them. A Q&A will follow so make sure you have your questions ready for Jessie.All tickets will come with a signed copy of Words of a Goat Princess.You don't want to miss this!-----About the author: Jessie