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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Domino Lane off of Henry Avenue (see map here)\nThere is parking near the Wigard Avenue Trailhead\, about a 5-minute walk from our meeting location.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping\, digging\, tamping\, and cutting; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site maintenance: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools for cutting vines\n• Litter clean-up\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-15/
LOCATION:FOW Workshop Driveway\, 7301 Henry Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aligning Social Impact & Profitability: 1 Day Course in Philadelphia\, PA
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to balance purpose and profit using ethical models\, sustainability strategies\, and impact-driven business practices.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/aligning-social-impact-profitability-1-day-course-in-philadelphia-pa/
LOCATION:123 S Broad St\, 123 S Broad Street 15th Floor Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19109\, Ph No +1 469 666 9332\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Wanderings with Jane Klein\, Jean McWilliams\, Stephanie Stein\, and Stan Kozakowski
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Wissahickon Environmental Center (see map here)\nThe center is a short hike down from the Andorra Upper Parking Lot.\nPlease note that there will be a bathroom available at WEC.\nWinter beckons us to experience her unadorned beauty. What do you notice—the cold against your skin\, the stately bare trees in stark contrast to the sky? Or perhaps how the birdsong sounds different now than in the spring? Want to become more intentional with your observations? This program encourages you to slow down and connect with nature\, awakening your senses and deepening your bond with Mother Earth.\nWe’ll have fun noticing small\, delightful natural details. Whether you’re an experienced artist\, a beginner\, or simply love nature\, this program helps you attune to its beauty and complexity. We’ll explore ways to strengthen observational skills and use creative writing to enhance visual art. For those interested\, we’ll share how to start a personalized nature journal to capture reflections.\nBring your playful curiosity and a tool(s) of choice—for example\, a camera; a writing pen and paper; or your favorite medium (paintbrush\, drawing pencils/paper/ kneaded eraser etc.) Pack a hard surface such as a clip board or a book to support your work. And don’t forget to bring something to sit on.\nWe will take a short hike and return back to the Environmental Center. Depending on the weather we will either sit around a fire or go inside to enjoy our creative time together.\n“When we see with clear eyes\, we know that we are surrounded by beauty. Let yourself fall in love with your life by paying attention.” – John Muir Laws\nDistance: 1 mile\nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nAudience: 18 years old and up\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless otherwise specified\, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky\, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-wanderings-with-jane-klein-jean-mcwilliams-stephanie-stein-and-stan-kozakowski/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center\, 298 W Northwestern Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Gym Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington for OPEN GYM. Design Gym drop-in hours to rediscover and explore your creativity through design play and exercise. Some ways to enjoy OPEN GYM: \n🧊 [brain emoji] Creative reset\n✍🏽 Bring a project\n💻 Co-work (we’ve got wifi)\n🖊️ Try our design tools + exercises\n🧩 [puzzle emoji] Play our design games\, toys + puzzles\n📚Look through our design library\n[snack emoji] snacktime \nALL ARE WELCOME\, including outside food + drink\, all ages\, no design experience necessary. Coach available on-site for assistance and guidance. **Please follow us on our social channels\, or visit our website\, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** \nDesign Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you’re born with.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/open-gym-hours/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meetup,Education/Lecture,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Free,Weekly & Monthly,Work Day,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Art from Nature
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays after school make art with materials from nature: plants\, stones\, and even dirt from around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.\n\n\nLook closely and see nature in a new way. Prepare to get messy! \nAll ages & experience levels welcome! \nMeet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobby \nEvery other Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm \nFREE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/art-from-nature/
LOCATION:700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy\, 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
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SUMMARY:Get Ahead of BIRT Changes: What Philly Businesses Must Know for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first in a four-part series. This will be an interactive virtual workshop to review changes in Philly business taxes\n\n\nJoin us for the first in a four-part series. This will be an interactive virtual workshop to review changes in the Philadelphia taxes for small businesses for the 2025 tax year. \nWorkshop Topic: “Get Ahead of BIRT Changes: What Philly Businesses Must Know for 2026” \nInformation about the change for the BIRT and other updates for small businesses that will impact filing your taxes for 2026. \n\nUnderstanding changes\nResources to help\nPlanning now for April\nGet tips for working effectively with your accountant or tax preparer\n\n \nThis event is virtual. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86495560934
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/get-ahead-of-birt-changes-what-philly-businesses-must-know-for-2026/
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong at the Willows Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the historic Willows Mansion to explore this ancient Chinese mind body practice.\n\n\nJoin instructor Jood Thompson at the historic Willows Mansion to explore this ancient chinese mind body practice. Qi Gong exercises create a strong and flexible body\, and clear mind and an open heart. All experience and skill levels welcome! \nThis class is offered on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, with a suggested donation of $10 per class to benefit Willows Mansion revitalization. Thank you. \nAdvance registration is appreciated.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/qi-gong-at-the-willows-mansion/
LOCATION:The Willows Mansion\, 490 Darby Paoli Road\, Villanova\, PA\, 19085\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Deer Conundrum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Gardeners and native plant lovers often see deer as a threat: They eat the plants we try to nurture\, and they are a major factor influencing forest ecosystems. But the truth about deer is complicated\, and so is the quest to manage their numbers. How did we get here? Explore the many facets of the deer question\, particularly the history of their changing populations in North America with author Erika Howsare of the book The Age of the Deer: Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors. \nJoin live to participate in our online learning community or watch after as your schedule allows. All registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session. \nThis program takes place online Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026. \n About the Instructor: \nErika Howsare is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction book The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors. She also hosted an award-winning companion podcast called If You See a Deer. She has worked in local journalism for more than twenty years and contributes reviews and essays to national outlets including The Atlantic\, Orion\, the Los Angeles Review of Books\, and others. She lives and gardens in Virginia\, and teaches writing privately. \nREGISTER NOW: \nGeneral Public \nIndividual+ & Dual+ Members \nSupporter\, Advocate & Conservator Members \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-deer-conundrum-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
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SUMMARY:Connect for Change: Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Community is the key to finding purpose and feeling better – and we’re here to help you plug in. \nJoin Green Philly’s 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer — a fun\, low-pressure way to connect with local organizations making a real impact. Come for a night of meaningful connections\, inspiration\, and ways to take action close to home. We’ll make it easy for you to meet new friends while you’re at it. \n-Eco-Speed Networking: Match your passion with the perfect volunteer opportunity\, paving the way for a lasting impact and meeting like-minded changemakers.\n-Flash Talks with Organizers: Get inspired by quick\, engaging talks from local environmental leaders sharing bold ideas and actionable ways to make an impact.\n-Connect with Registered Community Organizations: Learn what’s happening in neighborhoods across the city.\n-Fill your 2026 with action: Learn about Green Philly’s initiatives\, upcoming events\, and how to stay involved with our incredible partners all year long. \nLet’s start the year by building a greener\, more sustainable future—together!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/connect-for-change-volunteer-matchmaking-mixer/
LOCATION:Temple University – Science and Education Research Center\, 1925 N 12th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Rides
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly\, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social media (Reddit or Instagram) for the details of each ride. \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-night-rides-2/2026-01-21/
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SUMMARY:Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Together with a favorite grown-up\, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks\, art\, music and stories as part of the hands-on\, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space\, pre-registration is required.\n$20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sprouts-97/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Volunteer – Winter Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Did you know more than 100\,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. \nVolunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with like-minded people. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-winter-gardening-30/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Trail Hike with the Chester County Trail Club
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS 18+\nLace up your boots and hit the trail with the Chester County Trail Club for a morning of exploration and challenge. Hike 5- to 7 miles through open meadows\, quiet forests\, and along rocky streams. Climb and descend the varied terrain\, and gain a sense of the Arboretum’s natural beauty and the lay of the land\, one step at a time.\nPlease be on time\, as the group will start promptly at 9:30 am.\nWhat to expect:\n· Rain or shine\n· Check in at the Visitor Center\, then meet your guide in front of  the Barn\n· Experienced guide\n· 5-7 mile\, moderately-paced hike\n· Peaceful woodland scenery\n· Diverse walking surfaces that include pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails.\n· Changes in grade\, including steep hills\nWhat to wear & carry:\n· Dress in layers for the outdoors\n· Hiking boots with good tread\n· Water and snacks\n· Hiking poles\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\nMEMBERS (Sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS:  $18 per adult (18-64); $15 per senior (65+). The non-member fee includes admission\, so please feel free to stay the entire day!\nGUEST PASS REGISTRANTS (for non-members only): FREE  Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in\, or inform them that you are accompanying a participating Family level or above member as their guest.\nREGISTER HERE  
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/trail-hike-with-the-chester-county-trail-club-10/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000
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SUMMARY:Girard College Historical Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College  to  explore its history and architecture.\n\n\nEnjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city\, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard\, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school\, including Founder’s Hall\, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that led to the school’s desegregation. \nThe tour will begin at the front gate of Girard College (corner of S. College and Corinthian Avenues)
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/girard-college-historical-campus-tour-8/
LOCATION:Founders Hall at Girard College\, 2101 South College Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T143000
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SUMMARY:Winter Ecology Walk
DESCRIPTION:How plants and animals adapt to winter? Why do evergreens not freeze?   Let’s take a walk looking at and discussing winter ecology.\n\n\nHow plants and animals adapt to winter? Why do evergreens not freeze?  Why do broad-leaf trees lose their leaves\, and what happens inside the tree?  \nWhat happens to insects in winter…to fish\, to frogs and toads?  \nLet’s take a walk looking at and discussing winter ecology!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-ecology-walk/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Gym Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington for OPEN GYM. Design Gym drop-in hours to rediscover and explore your creativity through design play and exercise. Some ways to enjoy OPEN GYM: \n🧊 [brain emoji] Creative reset\n✍🏽 Bring a project\n💻 Co-work (we’ve got wifi)\n🖊️ Try our design tools + exercises\n🧩 [puzzle emoji] Play our design games\, toys + puzzles\n📚Look through our design library\n[snack emoji] snacktime \nALL ARE WELCOME\, including outside food + drink\, all ages\, no design experience necessary. Coach available on-site for assistance and guidance. **Please follow us on our social channels\, or visit our website\, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** \nDesign Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you’re born with.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/open-gym-hours/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meetup,Education/Lecture,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Free,Weekly & Monthly,Work Day,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Look Beneath The Forest Floor for More
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays Jan 8\, Jan 15\, Jan 22\, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.\nJoin us in unearthing the WWW (Wood Wide Web) through the lens of the microscope. Open a secret doorway into a hidden universe. A drop of pond water or compost transforms into a bustling world of fascinating creatures\, crystalline shape and unseen patterns. Every twist of the focus knob reveals an alien world.\nAll are Welcome. Geared towards families with ages 5 & up with an adult. FREE.\nSubject to change. Register at https://forms.gle/FT2adW5gAyUtY3x3A to stay up-to-date.\nParking 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.\nPhotos 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 out\, please let us know before the program.\nTicks don’t hibernate. TICK CHECK upon return and every day after nature play.For questions or to register by phone/email.\nContact us at pec@phila.gov or 215.685.0470
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/look-beneath-the-forest-floor-for-more-3/
LOCATION:Pennypack Environmental Center\, 8600A Verree Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260112T153422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T153422Z
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SUMMARY:Identity and Well-Being: Issues of Policy & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Exploring how identity-based disparities are embedded in social policy\, housing\, education\, and healthcare.\n\n\nHow do race\, gender\, sexuality\, and other aspects of identity influence well-being? This conversation centers on how identity-based disparities are embedded in social policy\, housing\, education\, and healthcare systems. Our speakers will explore how intersectional approaches to well-being can illuminate paths toward greater justice and inclusion. \nSpeakers: DeMarcus Jenkins & Amy Hillier. Moderated by Ayana Colvin. \nSpeaker Biographies: \nAmy Hillier\, PhD\, MSW\, is a social worker and an Associate Professor in the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). Her most recent research focuses on transgender youth and their families. With colleagues\, she is working to develop a short screener for parents to complete in health care settings to identify young children who are gender non-conforming\, to normalize a wide range of gender expressions and identify families who might need support. \nHer other research has focused on historical housing and public health disparities\, including mortgage redlining\, affordable housing\, healthy foods\, park use and access\, and outdoor advertising. She has taught courses in city planning\, urban studies\, public health\, and social policy on GIS\, racism\, public health and the built environment\, and research methods. \nShe is the founding director of the cross-school graduate LGBTQ certificate. With Dr. Stephanie Boddie\, Dr. Hillier co-directs “The Ward\,” a research\, teaching\, and public history project dedicated to sharing the timeless lessons about racism and the role of research in affecting social change based on W.E.B. Du Bois’ 1899 book\, The Philadelphia Negro. \nDeMarcus A. Jenkins is an assistant professor in the School of Social Policy and Practice with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Broadly\, his program of research centers on important policy- and practice-relevant issues concerning Black and other vulnerable populations in relation to education\, housing\, and criminal/juvenile justice. Specifically\, his work focuses on (1) the interconnectedness of education and criminal justice\, including the strategies\, technologies\, and logics of carceral systems that appear in schools; (2) the relationship between education reform and urban development with a focus on housing policies; and (3) the politics of policy change or how marginalized populations interact with the policy process. He investigates the intersection of race\, urban space\, and policy and its implications for educational equity and justice. Dr. Jenkins’ interdisciplinary scholarship draws on critical theories of race\, critical spatial theory\, Black geographies\, critical policy studies\, and urban sociology. His research has been funded by the Spencer Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation. \nBefore joining SP2\, Dr. Jenkins held faculty appointments at Penn State University and the University of Arizona\, where he was founding faculty in the Education Policy Center. He is currently a faculty affiliate at the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis and the inaugural visiting faculty fellow at the Campus Abolition Research Lab (CARL) at the University of Michigan. Previously\, he worked as a policy analyst at the state and local levels and as a high school English teacher. Dr. Jenkins earned his PhD in Urban Schooling from the University of California\, Los Angeles. He received his EdM from Georgia State University and MA from American University. He holds a BA in English and Afro-American and African Studies from the University of Michigan. \nAyana Colvin is a PhD student at the School of Social Policy and Practice. Before joining SP2\, she worked as a high school English and a New Language (ENL) and English Language Arts (ELA) teacher in the New York City public schools system for eight years\, gaining valuable insights that propelled her toward a career in social work. \nShe holds a BA in Humanities with minors in French and film studies from Ohio Wesleyan University\, a Master’s in TESOL Education from City College of New York\, and a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/identity-and-well-being-issues-of-policy-practice/
LOCATION:Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics\, 133 South 36th Street\, Suite 010\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
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SUMMARY:Indivisible: Stories of Strength Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Indivisible: Stories of Strength\, an exhibition exploring identity and culture among native and immigrant Philadelphians. This exhibit features a video series\, collaborative art pieces\, and new artwork in collage\, ceramics\, mosaics\, printmaking\, and photography created by artists and staff from SEAMAAC’s art resiliency workshops. The evening will include a panel discussion with artists and teaching artists who created pieces for this powerful exhibition. Free and open to the public\, light refreshments served.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/indivisible-stories-of-strength-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="american sw":MAILTO:egorman@americanswedish.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260112T153152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T153152Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: How to Love a Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about how to care for our forests and ecosystems at this moment in time.\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nIn this talk\, Ethan Tapper\, a forester\, bestselling author and digital storyteller from Vermont\, will draw from his work as a forester and his book How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World to discuss what it means to care for forests and other ecosystems at this moment in time. How do we respond to the harmful legacies of the past? How do we use our species’ incredible power to heal rather than to harm? How do we reach toward a better future? In a time in which many believe that “protecting” ecosystems means protecting them from ourselves\, Ethan argues that humans must take action to help ecosystems heal and to move into a more abundant future\, and that to do so is an act of care and compassion – of love. \nEthan’s message is at once compassionate and pragmatic\, clear-eyed and hopeful\, sobering and inspiring – a powerful new vision for how we can build a world that works for all of its ecosystems and all of its people. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nEthan Tapper is a forester\, digital storyteller\, and the bestselling author of How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World. For more than a decade\, Ethan has been recognized as a thought-leader in the world of ecosystem stewardship\, winning numerous regional and national awards for his work. More recently\, he has been recognized as a writer – since its publication in 2024\, How to Love a Forest has been named the winner of the 2025 New England Book Award for nonfiction and received international acclaim. \nEthan’s message of relationship\, responsibility and hope reaches millions of people each year through his writing\, social media channels with hundreds of thousands of followers\, and the hundreds of walks\, talks and keynotes that he delivers across North America each year. \nEthan works\, writes\, hunts\, birds and runs a small consulting forestry business from his home at Bear Island – his 175-acre working forest\, homestead\, orchard and sugarbush in Vermont – and plays in his punk band\, The Bubs. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-how-to-love-a-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260119T143134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T143134Z
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SUMMARY:From Inequity to Action: Confronting Environmental Racism in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:How are Pennsylvanians fighting for environmental justice\, and how can we join in the fight in 2026? Join Climate Action PA for an informative and engaging virtual panel discussion featuring community leaders from across the Commonwealth. We will hear about the connection between climate change and racial injustice and how to combat these injustices on the community level. 2026 is the time to come together with your community and make change! \nThere will be time for audience Q&A and community conversation.\nPanelist Include:\nDavid Evans: Founder of Block By Block Philly\nWill Caverly : Author and historian\nDong Yoon Kim: Southeast Regional Environmental Justice Coordinator\, PA DEP\nSerafia Cecil: President\, C4 (Campus Coalition Concerning Chester)\nJanet White: HERE 4 Climate Justice\nAshlei Tracey: Young Involved Philadelphia
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/from-inequity-to-action-confronting-environmental-racism-in-pennsylvania/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action PA":MAILTO:gdruid@climateactionlcv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260119T143421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T143421Z
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SUMMARY:From Inequity to Action: Confronting Environmental Racism in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:How are Pennsylvanians fighting for environmental justice\, and how can we join in the fight in 2026? Join Climate Action PA for an informative and engaging virtual panel discussion featuring community leaders from across the Commonwealth. We will hear about the connection between climate change and racial injustice and how to combat these injustices on the community level. 2026 is the time to come together with your community and make change! \nThere will be time for audience Q&A and community conversation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/from-inequity-to-action-confronting-environmental-racism-in-pennsylvania-2/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action PA":MAILTO:gdruid@climateactionlcv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260112T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T153258Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Machine Sewing- Tote Bag Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!\n\n\nJoin STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop! \nSTITCH AND DESTROY owners\, Haven and Corey\, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts\, threading the machine\, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine\, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines\, pre-cut fabric\, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be sewing on Singer Brilliance machines. \nAll levels are welcome! This is a beginner friendly workshop and you do not need any sewing experience. Half of the workshop will be going over how to use a sewing machine and the other half will be used as time to create your tote bag. This workshop is open to folks 18+. Our Intro To Sewing Machine Workshops are perfect for those who have never sewn or need a refresher on basics. \nSpace is limited in our studio- we are able to accommodate 6 attendees. Sign up now to secure your spot! \n\n\n\nLocation and Accessibility: \nThis workshop meets in-person for 3 hours. \nSTITCH AND DESTROY is located right off of South Street on 4th St in Philadelphia. Our address is 523 S 4th St. Philadelphia\, PA 19147. \nThere is limited metered street parking on our block and in this area it can be difficult to find parking. We suggest taking public transportation- Bus 40\, 57\, 12\, 47\, 42 and 21 are nearby. The Market-Frankford Line 5th St stop is 7 blocks away. The Broad Street Line Lombard-South stop is 10 blocks away. \nPlease arrive on time so that the workshop can begin at 6 PM. \n \nWe do have a bathroom available to attendees. The studio/workshop space is up 4 steps of stairs\, making this workshop not wheelchair accessible. Email stitchanddestroyclothing@gmail.com with any questions. \n \nWorkshop Policy: \nTicket refunds are available through eventbrite 7 days before the workshop. Please request refunds through eventbrite or email stitchanddestroyclothing@gmail.com. Please be mindful that space is limited in our small studio and there is a waitlist. Ticket processing fees are non-refundable. \nIn the case of last-minute cancellations\, after the 7-day refund window\, due to sickness or unexpected unavailability STITCH AND DESTROY will offer attendee a ‘Workshop Credit’ equal to the price of the purchased Workshop Ticket . This will be in the form of a personalized Coupon Code\, which can be applied to any one upcoming workshop we offer within the year. If this circumstance occurs\, please email StitchAndDestroyClothing@gmail.com ASAP- this credit is only available if we hear from you prior to workshop’s commencement. \nIn the event that STITCH AND DESTROY cancels this workshop\, an alternate date will be chosen and ticket refunds will be available to all that are unable to attend the alternate date.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/intro-to-machine-sewing-tote-bag-workshop-5/
LOCATION:523 S 4th St\, 523 South 4th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20251209T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T144327Z
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SUMMARY:Inheritors
DESCRIPTION:Midwest Morton College\, founded with tremendous idealism\, finds itself on the eve of its 40th anniversary facing pressure from the state government to quell protests from faculty and students. Madeline\, the founder’s granddaughter and a student at Morton\, must decide what she is willing to risk to do what she believes is right. \nBest known for her one-act Trifles\, Susan Glaspell gives us a play from 1921 that makes our times seem a little less unprecedented.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/inheritors/2026-01-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260112T153349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T153349Z
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Sharon G. Flake - "Hattie Mae Begins Again" Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome bestselling author\, Sharon G. Flake for a book signing celebrating the release of “Hattie Mae Begins Again”.\n\n\nWe are so excited for this! \nThree-time Coretta Scott King Honor winning author\, Sharon G. Flake is coming to Uncle Bobbie’s to sign copies of her new book\, Hattie Mae Begins Again. \nThis is the perfect event to bring your young reader to! \nEach ticket comes with a copy of Hattie Mae Begins Again. \nSee you in Germantown! \n——– \nAbout the author: \nSharon G. Flake is best known for her ground-breaking novel The Skin I’m In \nwhich changed the way many Black girls viewed themselves. Considered a modern \nclassic\, this best-selling novel is used in classrooms worldwide and studied by experts in \nthe field of education and literature. Flake is the best-selling author of over a dozen \nbooks\, with more than 1.5 million in print on six continents. She has won numerous \nawards and recognition by the pillars in the publishing industry\, including having her \nwork named a Kirk’s Prize finalist. Her books continue to empower and shine light on \nteens and communities often underrepresented in publishing. \n \nAbout the Book: \nFrom the three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winning author of The Skin I’m In comes a poignant story about a southern girl far from home at an elite girls boarding school in the north\, who must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future\, set against the backdrop of the great migration in South Philly. \nYou can be what you want in life.Climb as high as you wish.Nothing can stop you\,not even pedigree. \nHattie Mae is from Seed County\, North Carolina. She knows hard work: milking cows\, plucking chickens\, minding the garden. Her hands are made for manual labor\, her feet for dirt—that is\, according to Lisa and some of the girls at Miss Abigail’s School for Exceptional Young Ladies in Philadelphia. In their eyes\, Hattie Mae will never break into upper society and is unworthy of becoming a doctor or a lawyer. \nThough Hattie Mae sticks out like a sore thumb and has more in common with the hundreds of Black folks pouring into the city looking for better opportunities during the Great Migration\, she knows that she belongs. She just has to prove it to the rest of the girls—and maybe even to herself. \nA moving coming-of-age story about finding the courage to be yourself\, chasing your dreams\, and lending a hand to others along the way. \n—— \nDoors open at event start \nEach ticket comes with a copy of Hattie Mae Begins Again. \nAll sales are final. \nOrder of entry will be on a first come\, first serve basis. \nYou must have a ticket to enter. \nPeople18 years and older need their own ticket
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-sharon-g-flake-hattie-mae-begins-again-book-signing/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T091500
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20251222T210427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141719Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Warm-up Hike
DESCRIPTION:Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout\, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry\, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store.\nGates open at 7:45 am\nThe group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am.\nPlease arrive on time.\nCheck in with your experienced guide in the parking lot.\nRestrooms will be open.\nWhat to expect on the trail:\n2½ to 3-mile moderately fast-paced hike\nWalking surfaces that include pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails\nChanges in grade\, including possible steep hills\nWhat to wear & carry:\nDress in layers for the weather\nHiking boots or shoes with good tread\nWater and snacks\nHiking poles\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.\nMembers (sign in for your discount!): Adults: FREE\nNon-Members: Adults (ages 18-64): $18 per person; Seniors (ages 65+): $15 per person. The fee includes admission for the day\, so stay as long as you’d like!\nGuest Pass Holders (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest passes to the lead guide upon arrival.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weekend-warm-up-hike-52/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T101500
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194045Z
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SUMMARY:Budding Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:We believe that joy comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists aims to foster a connection with nature for our youngest learners.\nGet ready for hands-on\, nature-filled fun for our littlest explorers! Join Riverbend educator\, Felicia Acconciamessa\, for a preschool-friendly\, nature-based program that includes a story\, art\, nature activity\, and a “hike” around our preserve. \nEvery week we’ll gather in Riverbend’s Farmhouse to begin the fun. \nProgram Details:\nThis program is designed for children ages 2-5. A caregiver must accompany each child. Siblings under 2 are welcome at no additional charge. \nNEW for Winter 2026 — three class options! \nChoose the day and time that fits your schedule best:\nWednesdays at 10:30 AM — starting January 7\nThursdays at 2:00 PM — starting January 8\nFridays at 9:15 AM — new this winter! — starting January 9\nClasses run through February 25\, 26\, and 27. \nPlease note: There will be no class on February 18\, 19\, or 20. \nInclement weather make-up dates are reserved for the first week of March.\nDesigned with our youngest explorers—and you\, their amazing caregivers—in mind\, Budding Naturalists is all about joyful\, hands-on\, nature-based learning\, even in the chill of winter. \nThis season\, we’ll:\nMake bird feeders for our hungry feathered friends\nCreate nature ornaments and magical frozen sun catchers\nPaint on snow and blow frozen bubbles\nTrack winter wildlife and learn how animals adapt and hibernate\nInvestigate different animal furs\nEnjoy special animal encounters with new Animal Ambassadors\nExplore our peaceful winter preserve\, where quiet landscapes reveal hidden wonders\nBuild forts …and more!\nWe’ll wrap up the season with warm drinks and a cozy fire-and-s’mores celebration during Week 8! \nEach week in our Winter Wonderland is a new adventure — helping your little one grow curiosity and confidence\, while you connect with other caregivers in a relaxed\, supportive\, and nature-filled setting. \nSpots fill quickly (we do sell out!)\, so please secure your place early. \nWe can’t wait to explore\, play\, and celebrate the magic of winter with you and your little ones! \nThe cost is $160 per child for each eight-week session. Space is limited as enrollment is capped at 12 participants per session. Siblings under two are free!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/budding-naturalists/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Environmental Art,family and kid friendly,Little Explorers,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260110T142416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T142416Z
UID:10028218-1769164200-1769167800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Storytime + Design
DESCRIPTION:Warm-up to the concept of design and it’s many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. \nThe age range of books will vary\, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels\, or visit our website\, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** \nDesign Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you’re born with.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/storytime-design-3/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Education/Lecture,Event,Family,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Gym":MAILTO:FlexIt@DesignGym.Co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260119T182024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T182024Z
UID:10028508-1769173200-1769178600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Animal Tracks ID Walk and Indoor Activity
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk to search for animal tracks.  Learn the track and gait patterns of some common animals.  Make a plaster replica track cast.\n\n\nSnow and mud create the places we can explore for animal tracks. Learn the tracks patterns and gait of common animals in the Wissahickon. Enjoy making a plaster mold of track replica inside. Cost $2 per child
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/animal-tracks-id-walk-and-indoor-activity/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072403
CREATED:20260110T142247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T142247Z
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SUMMARY:Open Gym Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington for OPEN GYM. Design Gym drop-in hours to rediscover and explore your creativity through design play and exercise. Some ways to enjoy OPEN GYM: \n🧊 [brain emoji] Creative reset\n✍🏽 Bring a project\n💻 Co-work (we’ve got wifi)\n🖊️ Try our design tools + exercises\n🧩 [puzzle emoji] Play our design games\, toys + puzzles\n📚Look through our design library\n[snack emoji] snacktime \nALL ARE WELCOME\, including outside food + drink\, all ages\, no design experience necessary. Coach available on-site for assistance and guidance. **Please follow us on our social channels\, or visit our website\, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** \nDesign Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you’re born with.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/open-gym-hours/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meetup,Education/Lecture,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Free,Weekly & Monthly,Work Day,Workshop,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Gym":MAILTO:FlexIt@DesignGym.Co
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