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Meeting at Wissahickon Environmental Center (see map here) The center is a short hike down from the Andorra Upper Parking Lot. Please note that there will be a bathroom available at WEC. Winter 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. We’ll

On Wednesdays after school make art with materials from nature: plants, stones, and even dirt from around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.Look closely and see nature in a new way. Prepare to get messy!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyEvery other Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pmFREE

Join us for the first in a four-part series. This will be an interactive virtual workshop to review changes in Philly business taxesJoin 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.Workshop Topic: "Get Ahead of BIRT Changes: What Philly Businesses Must Know for 2026"Information about the change for the BIRT and other updates for small businesses that will impact filing your taxes for 2026.Understanding changesResources to helpPlanning now for AprilGet tips for working effectively with your accountant or

Join us at the historic Willows Mansion to explore this ancient Chinese mind body practice.Join 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!This 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.Advance registration is appreciated.

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. Join 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. -Eco-Speed Networking: Match your passion with the perfect volunteer opportunity, paving the way

Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.Enjoy 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

How plants and animals adapt to winter? Why do evergreens not freeze?  Let's take a walk looking at and discussing winter ecology.How 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? What happens to insects in winter...to fish, to frogs and toads? Let's take a walk looking at and discussing winter ecology!

Thursdays Jan 8, Jan 15, Jan 22, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Join 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. All are Welcome. Geared towards families with ages 5 & up with an adult. FREE. Subject to change. Register at https://forms.gle/FT2adW5gAyUtY3x3A to stay up-to-date. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking.The center, bathrooms, and

Exploring how identity-based disparities are embedded in social policy, housing, education, and healthcare.How 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.Speakers: DeMarcus Jenkins & Amy Hillier. Moderated by Ayana Colvin.Speaker Biographies:Amy 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

Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about how to care for our forests and ecosystems at this moment in time.About the PresentationIn 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

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH 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

Join us as we welcome bestselling author, Sharon G. Flake for a book signing celebrating the release of "Hattie Mae Begins Again".We are so excited for this!Three-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.This is the perfect event to bring your young reader to!Each ticket comes with a copy of Hattie Mae Begins Again.See you in Germantown!--------About the author:Sharon G. Flake is best known for her ground-breaking novel The Skin I'm Inwhich changed the way many Black girls viewed themselves. Considered a

Take a walk to search for animal tracks. Learn the track and gait patterns of some common animals. Make a plaster replica track cast.Snow 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

Join Tony Croasdale to look for “creatures of the night,” including Screech Owls, Great-horned Owls, and Flying Squirrels.Take a short walk with us around the Tree House grounds listening for owls and using our thermal imager to detect nocturnal wildlife like flying squirrels and opossums. Please register on Eventbrite. FREE.

Join us for an inspiring night of music about the inequities of our world & a call for community, presented by Philadelphia Voices of Pride.

Free Yoga Event. Rest & Rejuvenation with Artist and Certified Yoga Instructor Misty Sol.Join us for a morning refresh at Philly's newest Black owned Cafe & Gallery, D'Griot at Maplewood Mall in Germantown Philadelphia!The event is free and includes a free cup of tea courtesy of The Museum of Black Joy.Other refreshments will be available for purchase from the Cafe.Please use your name and email address to register.Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own, you can also bring a small blanket or pillow for the restorative rest & rejuvenation practice.

Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants.SATURDAY, JANUARY 24Native Seed Propagation10:00 AM–12:00 PMMax Dupont, Nursery Production Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensIt may be cold outdoors, but it’s time to sow and grow indoors! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter sowing, leaching, soaking, scarification, and stratification. Get hands-on experience as you sow and take home native seeds collected at Jenkins.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40

Mudlarking is the act of looking for discarded remnants along creeks and riverbanks during low tide. In this workshop, former Glen Foerd Artist in Residence Cory Kram will lead participants to the Poquessing Creek (a former dumping ground in the early 1900s) for a treasure hunt! Antique bottles, ceramic shards, buttons, marbles, and bottle-stoppers are just some of the many objects that visitors may find in the creek. Participants will collect these objects, wash them, and take them home as souvenirs. A corresponding creek clean-up will occur during the mudlarking. Let’s see what we can find! Participants should dress in

A Training Course on the Glowforge and the Roland BN 20🧩 Make Your Own Puzzle: Turn Your Art or Photos into Play📅 January 24th | 🕓 11am - 12pm📍 Utility Works MakerSpaceCreate something playful, personal, and totally one-of-a-kind! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll turn your own drawing, design, or photograph into a custom jigsaw puzzle.Whether you sketch something new during class or bring a favorite photo or digital image, we’ll guide you through the process of preparing your design and using makerspace tools to transform it into a finished puzzle you can take home.✨ What to Expect:Learn how to prep

Knit and Crochet Meetup. Come work on a project, or start a new one! We will have basic instruction available.Please note this is for ages 13 and up.Join us for a fiber arts meetup! We'll be here making things with yarn! Come and start a project, or continue a project you've started. We can provide basic instruction for knitting and crochet.No Experience required. You can drop in any time during the 4 hour period.

Join us on the trails beginning at 66th and Sherwood in Morris Park. We'll walk about a mile and practice identifying trees in winter based off of their bark, buds, shape, and ecological context. Tree Identification is an important skill in mycology because it can be a key identification feature and help to identify habitats for target species. Registration is limited for this event. Please only register if you feel sure you will come and please email us at info@phillymycoclub.com to cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend. This event will be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather is

Help young trees grow their best with foundational pruning !Join us for Pruning Club as we focus on foundational pruning of young trees—the early cuts that set trees up for strong structure, long-term health, and resilience. We’ll cover basic pruning principles, why early training matters, and get hands-on experience in the field.What to bring:GlovesHand prunersEye ProtectionWe will also have supplies if you, so don't worry if you don't have your own. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn 🌳✂️

Join us for an inspiring night of music about the inequities of our world & a call for community, presented by Philadelphia Voices of Pride.

Come birding at Jenkins!MONDAY, JANUARY 26Bird Walk8:30–9:30 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensGo birding with Bonnie! Search for resident birds in winter, and 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 (we have a few pairs to borrow). Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of charge

Looking to increase your native plants presence? Participants will leave with 1 or 2 sets ready to put in your gardens/backyards.Winter sowing is an easy, low-cost gardening technique where seeds are planted in recycled plastic containers (like milk jugs) and left outdoors in winter to experience natural cold stratification, germinating in spring when conditions are right, creating strong, pre-hardened seedlings without needing grow lights or heat mats, perfect for many perennials, native plants, herbs, and cool-season veggies.

Join us each Monday in collective practice — arriving in our bodies, grounding in the present moment, and meeting ourselves with curiosity,Meditation Monday at One Art - Community Sit CircleDate: Every Monday, Starting October 13thTime: 6:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: One Art - 4139 N 52nd St. PhiladelphiaWith over twenty-five years of shared meditation and mindfulness practice, Malaika Gilpin and Noelle Warford invite you to gather in stillness at One Art Community Center in West Philly.Each week, our community sit becomes a gentle return—to posture, to silence, to the steady rhythm of breath. Together, we practice arriving in our bodies and

Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

.Satellites, supercomputers, and data are available today to predict climate disasters better than ever before. Yet across the globe, extreme heat, floods, and storms continue to catch communities off guard, often hitting the poorest and most vulnerable the hardest. If these disasters can be seen coming, why is there still a struggle to stop the damage?The problem is not just the physics of the atmosphere—it is the last mile of policy and human response. For an early warning system to be effective and help save lives, a scientific forecast must be transformed into a political decision, a clear message, and

Join us in crafting "zines" (mini-magazines) about your favorite Cobbs Creek and nature subjects! Supplies and snacks provided.All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyDecember 9th, 6-8pm Collage WorkshopJanuary 27th, 6-8pm Coloring Page DesignFREE

At Bad Art for Good, we're gonna get together and make some art to make things better. ​How can art make things better? Creating makes us feel good! Art moves people! And we need a LOT of people to move right now! ​We're going to use art and community to spread messages worth spreading, on climate change, biodiversity, and whatever issue is most important to you.

Let's explore the worlds of animals through pictures and stories, and see how our animal neighbors spend the winter.Pre-K to 1st gradeMeet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyWednesdays 10:30 - 11:00amFREE

Lessons from Philadelphia's pandemic-era streeteriesWhen the pandemic hit, cities around the world turned parking spaces into lively outdoor dining areas known as “streeteries” or “COVID cafés.” For a moment, sidewalks, streets, and parklets became some of the city’s most vibrant spaces. However, the rise and fall of these installations also highlighted a deeper story: how policies, regulations, and local politics determine who is allowed to use the street—and who is not.This panel brings together researchers and local practitioners studying how streeteries spread across cities, with a spotlight on Philadelphia's experience, and why some neighborhoods experienced many while others saw few,

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! All levels of birders welcome.Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime. Late fall/winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining or snowing. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders. Walks vary in length from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs.

Join Penn Climate for a discussion by Karen Golberg titled "Developing Alternatives to Oil as Feedstocks for our Chemicals and Liquid Fuels"Penn Climate welcomes Karen Goldberg, Vagelos Professor in Energy Research and Chemistry, and the inaugural Director of the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology, for a seminar titled "Developing Alternatives to Oil as Feedstocks for our Chemicals and Liquid Fuels."It is widely accepted that decarbonization of our energy systems will have the largest impact on mitigation of climate change. But, with a move away from oil as a primary energy source, we will need to develop other sustainable

Join the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and PlaceEconomics for a presentation and discussion of their recent report.Join the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and PlaceEconomics for a presentation and discussion of Growing Through Preservation: The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in Philadelphia, a new report that quantifies how preservation contributes to the city’s economy, housing, and community vitality.The study reveals that rehabilitation of historic buildings has generated more than $4 billion in investment, created 2,500 jobs annually, and supported diverse, affordable neighborhoods across Philadelphia. The presentation will feature key findings from the report and explore their implications for urban

CCCG Education Series: Join us in person for the CCCG Education Series monthly this January to December 2026!CCCG Education Series:Join us monthly in person for the CCCG Education Series this January to December 2026! It's a great chance to dive into exciting topics, connect with others, and boost your skills. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event—mark your calendar and get ready to learn and engage live!Date Topic Description1/28/2026 Winter SowingLearn how to start seeds in milk jugs for spring planting – receive milk jug/seeds2/25/2026 HydroponicsLearn about hydroponics (growing in water) and receive produce3/25/2026 Starting a Vegetable GardenLearn

Come out and touch some clay!This is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of clay per session and access to our basic tools and supplies. Pieces can be glazed with color and will be once fired and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. We will have limited colors available and suggest that you purchase your own Stroke and Coat glaze if you'd like consistent color and control. You're welcome to bring any of your own tools.The instructor leading your session will have a basic project that you can build if you aren't working independantly.

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome back New York Times Bestselling author, Clay Cane for the release of his debut novel.Remembering is an act of Resistance...Join us as we welcome the host of the Clay Cane Show on Sirius XM and New York Times bestselling author, Clay Cane for the release of his debut novel, Burn Down Master's House.Clay will be in conversation with fellow SiriusXM radio host, Reecie Colbert.You've heard Clay before, but not like this!All tickets will come with a signed copy of Burn Down Master's House.Don't miss this amazing event!-----About the author:Clay Cane is a New York

Get ready to celebrate this significant next phase in ending hunger in Montgomery County!Montgomery County, PA and Share Food Program are excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new warehouse in Lansdale on Thursday, January 29 from 12 - 1 p.m.This event marks the completion of state-of-the-art renovations to Share’s 27,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Lansdale, PA, and celebrates a crucial step forward as well as our supporters who’ve made this possible.Though Share has served the region in collaboration with 70+ pantries, shelters, schools, and other partners over the years, this new facility will be our first

Weekly Teen Open Studio. Ages 13-19. Come make art! We can provide basic instruction in art and sewing. Snacks will be provided.Come make art! We will have several instructors that can assist in learning new skills. We will have art supplies, sewing supplies and snacks!

Join us for a laid-back evening of sculpting pinch pots while sharing drinks and snacks - it's the perfect happy hour activity!Pinch Pot Happy HourUnwind, get your hands dirty, and connect with your community at Pinch Pot Happy Hour! This relaxed, drop-in ceramic session is the perfect way to de-stress after work. Whether you stay for the whole evening or just pop in for a bit, you’re invited to hang out, snack, sip, and make something with clay.No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you through fun, beginner-friendly projects like toys, shakers, boxes, or simple cups. We’ll have great music, good

Learn skills in patterning, cutting, and sewing + create a denim bucket hat from textile waste!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their newest garment-making workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will instruct you in the various steps of garment construction. We will go over patterning, cutting your pattern pieces, ironing and machine-sewing curves. Haven and Corey will guide you step-by-step, in making your reversable denim bucket hat. Sewing machines, fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be sewing on Singer Brilliance machines.While this is a beginner friendly workshop, we do request that you have some prior

Come nerd out with us as local author & historian Dr. David W. Young shares how race, history, and memory affect efforts to preserve historyCome nerd out with us as local author and historian Dr. David W. Young shares how race, history, memory, and urban planning affect ongoing efforts to preserve local history.And of course we'll serve you snacks and a complimentary glass of wine!

Examining plants and their agency in nation-building.Adventive America places the forthcoming 250th anniversary of the United States into a broader international context by examining plants and their agency in nation-building. This nontraditional lens explores collectors, collections, and global botanical exchanges between the United States, Indigenous nations, Britain, Spain, Japan, and China, from the early American republic to the present day. Whether shipped in transatlantic Bartram’s boxes in the eighteenth century, showcased at the 1876 Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, emergent in the weedy ballast grounds along the Delaware River, or exchanged as part of the traditional seed-saving practices of

Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm · $5 SHIFT · 252 Haverford Ave · Narberth Pennsylvania 19072 Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe with our seasonal community clothing swap! Drop off your clean, unwanted clothes during store hours the week leading up to the event. Please bring your items on hangers—if possible—to help us with organization and time restraints prior to the event. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering prior to the event. On the day of the swap, attendees will be able to browse through the “community closet,” selecting an equal number of

Join us to learn how healthy land equals healthy water. Dr. Tuorto shares how we can fight floods and algal blooms through watershed care. A Healthy Watershed Takes a Village... and Everyone Up and Downstream of the Village: How we treat our land, so too do we treat our water. Dr. Steven Tuorto, Director of Science and Stewardship at The Watershed Institute, will talk about the drivers of waters quality, some of the science used to assess watershed health and water quality, how this correlates directly to some of our most pressing threats such as flooding and harmful algal blooms,

Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is nearby parking at the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area. Please note that there will not be porta potties available at Northwestern since they’ve been removed for the winter. Join Debbie, Jim, and Trish as we hike the northern part of the Wissahickon in January. We’ll be staying on the north side of Bells Mill Road, walking in Andorra Natural Area and on the Orange Trail on the east side of the Wissahickon Creek. We’re excited to have Trish lead with us and share her knowledge of the area. Our

Join us for pigeon-focused urban birding tours in the Italian Market area of South Philly.On our Italian Market Pigeon Tour, meet the pigeons of the historic market on 9th St and Washington Ave. Your expert pigeon guide will bring you through the historic market and visit nearby established pigeon flocks. You'll also get to see the market pigeons nesting in old buildings and braving traffic with confidence.What is a pigeon tour?Our pigeon tours are 90-minute walking tours, and are great for all ages.Tourists will get to experience Philly from a unique perspective.Locals will get to see their neighborhood in a

with Rashida Osbourne🧵🍷 Sip & Sew: Make Your Own Tote Bag📅 January 30th | 🕓 6pm - 8pm 📍 Utility Works MakerSpaceGrab a drink, take a seat, and stitch something stylish! Sip & Sew is a laid-back sewing workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own custom tote bag.This beginner-friendly class will cover sewing basics like cutting fabric, stitching seams, and adding handles, all in a relaxed, social setting. Enjoy a beverage as you sew, chat, and create alongside fellow makers.Bring your own sewing machine or message madi@lansdownesfuture.org for to request one provided for you. ✨ What to Expect:Step-by-step