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.

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

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!

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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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

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

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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

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!

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

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

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

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!

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

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Reflecting the range of culinary traditions, foods, and flavors of Latin America that are richly flavorful, affordable, and easy-to-prepare.A Taste of Latin American Heritage features recipes that blend the food traditions of four cultures: the indigenous people (Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, and other Native Americans), continental Africans, the Spanish, and the Portuguese.Join us at South Philadelphia Library for a bite of delicious vegetarian food inspired by the culinary traditions of Latin America's people. Check out the menu!Cannellini Bean and Pumpkin Seed Salad, Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Pudding) on 10/3Wild Veggie Tostadas, Panama’s Tropical Bounty Smoothie on 10/17Menestra de Lentejas (Ecuadorian Lentil Stew),

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

Amber Art & Design shares their recipe for collaboration and approach to community engagement in Philadelphia and beyond.Join Amber Art and Design and Mural Arts Philadelphia for a workshop and guided tour of "Common Space / Espacio Común 10 years of practice with Amber Art & Design", an exhibition celebrating 10 years of collaboration and community engagement. We will share how we started, what's kept us going and welcome any questions or ideas for the future.About the exhibit:Amber Art & Design, known for producing murals, public art installations, community engagement processes, educational programming, and arts and culture consultancies in Philadelphia

The essential relationships between democracy, voting, and climate change solutionsJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on October 18 at 7:00pm for a discussion about the essential relationships between democracy, voting, and climate change solutions. Voting for positions at all levels strengthens democracy and has the potential to implement strong climate friendly policies. The reverse is also true, when people fail to vote, democracy can be threatened and harmful policies or no policies can be enforced.Speaker: Maegan Ramirez, Climate Justice Outreach Coordinator at the Union of Concerned Scientists

Join SEI for a “look behind the curtain” as we explore the true impacts of Renewables, CHP and EV Charging projects on your utility bill.Regardless of if you have alternative energy in mind right now, you can learn more about your utility bill and how everyone will be charged for electricity and utilities in the future. Who should attend:Facilities Managers, Building Owners, CFOs, Energy Professionals, Sustainability Managers Procurement Professionals, Project & Property Developers, Municipal Developers, Job Seekers. Event Agenda:  8:00 to 8:30 a.m. - Check-in, networking and light breakfast.8:30 to 10:00 a.m. - Program followed by Q & A moderated

Advancing WaSH Goals in a Changing World Through Innovation and ResilienceGlobal Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference: Advancing WaSH Goals in a Changing World Through Innovation and ResilienceThe challenges of climate change and resource shortages require innovative approaches to advance resiliency and mitigation in WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). Co-hosted by Science History Institute This 1-day conference will address the urgent need for new technologies and new data analytics in water management throughout the world in order to adapt to the future realities of more extreme weather patterns and events, sea-level rising, glacier melting and drought. Innovative thinking is needed. Successful

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A discussion with BENJAMIN SOVACOOL (Boston University), moderated by SANYA CARLEY (Penn Kleinman Center for Energy Policy).Hybrid Event: In-person and online. Zoom link sent to registered attendees.CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, like that from dirty sources, requires significant technological infrastructure, with potentially deep impacts on the wellbeing of surrounding communities and ecosystems. In this conversation, leading energy justice thinker BENJAMIN SOVACOOL (Boston University) grapples with the economics, politics, and environmental tradeoffs of energy production. He considers how and why any energy transition must account for social and multispecies justice. How can we conceptualize energy justice? What does it look like on

Join WHYY, N.I.C.E. partner FunTimes Magazine, and Africom for a community screening and talk about PBS' newest documentary.The new PBS documentary We Hold These Truths explores the influence of America’s Declaration of Independence. This one document inspired over 100 nations around the world to seek their own independence.Join WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team, N.I.C.E. (News & Information Community Exchange) partner FunTimes Magazine, Africom Philly and our host, Bartram's Garden, for a screening and community discussion with residents who have immigrated to the U.S. from African and Caribbean countries about their lived experiences, their search for freedom, and whether the

The Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon is back!Philadelphia Lantern Slide SalonThursday, October 19, 2023, 6 to 7:30 pm - in the Wagner's lecture hallCelebrate Archives Month Philly at the Wagner Free Institute of Science as we showcase glass lantern slides from the special collections of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the American Philosophical Society, The Historical Society of Frankford, the Penn Museum, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science during the annual Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon.In the spirit of lantern exhibition culture, this salon will bring together unique and rarely-seen images presented in the

Learn the what, why, and how of science-based mindfulness meditation in this beginner friendly presentation.About the ProgramScientific research shows mindful meditation can relieve stress, pain, and other negative thoughts. Join Maceo Hood, a certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness, to learn about the science of mindful meditation. A brief practice session will follow. Sign-up is not required but appreciated all the same. About the PresenterMaceo Hood began practicing Transcendental Meditation in the 70’s while a student at Lincoln University, PA. In the years since, he earned his Master degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from

Look at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (& Future?) Favorite 7:00 – 8:30 PM Mark A. Turdo, Cidermaker, Cider Historian, and Author of the Pommel Cyder blog Cider was once the most important beverage in America, but our relationship to it has been interrupted. Touching on everything from William Penn to Prohibition, this overview by Mark A. Turdo looks at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today. Explore early horticulture, economics, foodways, and politics through

Join us on October 19th, from 7-9 PM, for a panel discussion with the La La Lil Jidar Collective Please join us on Thursday October 19th from 7 - 9 pm for a panel discussion featuring the La La Lil Jidar collective. Hear how they built the project collaboratively and their hopes and goals. Panelists: Aisha Mershani, Nora Elmarzouky, Tracy Chahwan, Qais Assali (virtual), Ahmed Ahmed, Tara Taraneh, Yaqeen YemeniThis discussion is in conjunction with the solo exhibitoin La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine, currently on view at the InLiquid Gallery. Aisha Mershani’s (they/them)

The Mural Arts Institute is proud to announce "Created, Together: A National Assembly for Artists Working with Communities"Created, Together. is a national assembly for artists and creatives working with communities brought to Philadelphia by Mural Arts Institute. This two-day event includes site visits to public art projects throughout the city of Philadelphia, a film screening, and a full day of networking with fellow creatives from across the country. The gathering is open to all who identify as contributors to the creative intersection of art in public spaces. Artists, administrators, community members, policy makers, students and more are welcome. The goal

Black Urban Growers (BUGs) and our partners are pleased to present the 11th Annual Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners (BUGS) Conference.Black Urban Growers (BUGs) and our partners are pleased to present the 11th Annual Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners (BUGS) Conference, convening urban and rural farmers, chefs, food product makers, students, herbalists, nutritionists, consumers, policymakers, educators, activists and organizations from across the country! Family Harvest: Seeding Land, Legacy and Liberation is the theme of this year’s conference. Come join us to connect with our Black agrarian family from across the nation in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Through

A Deep Dig will walk visitors through what 22 years of community building has created in West Philadelphia's One Art Community CenterA Deep Dig will walk visitors through what 22 years of community building has created in West Philadelphia. Visitors will walk away with invaluable insight to bring back to their own communities to stimulate growth and healing. ABOUT USOur mission is to cultivate a space that encourages holistic healing in Philadelphia through art, education, cultural, and community engagement.Our programs are intentionally curated to foster deeper connection to Self, the Earth, and the community. We serve over 10,000 individuals annually.

Join us for a fun-filled, in-person ASME Philadelphia Villanova Sustainability tour, where we'll explore sustainable practices.Join us for the ASME Philadelphia Villanova Sustainability tour! Get ready to explore the world of sustainability at Garey Hall, Villanova, PA, USA. This in-person event will take you on an exciting journey to discover innovative solutions for a greener future. During the tour, you'll have the chance to witness cutting-edge technologies, meet passionate experts, and learn about sustainable practices that are shaping our world. From renewable energy to eco-friendly architecture, this event has it all! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand

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Learn why bats are vital to our ecosystem.A representative from the PA Bat Rescue Organization is coming to our store! Join us to learn about the mysterious and wondrous world of bats. Explore their natural history, environmental impacts, why bats are vital to our ecosystem and how you can help bats in your neighborhood. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our non-releasable ambassador bats. Seating is limited to 20 guests.

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21Photo Walk9:00 – 11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.Rain date: Sunday, 10/22Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, Sept 16, Oct 21, and Nov

Celebrate National Estuary Week by helping PDE bag oyster shells so that they can used in restoration projects and support clean waters!Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has been collecting oyster shell from Philadelphia restaurants since 2022. Generally, spent oyster shells go to landfills, but with our recycling program shells are going back to the Delaware Bay.Oyster shells are important for baby oysters and the entire aquatic ecosystem. Oysters are ecosystem engineers and a keystone species in the Delaware Bay. These awesome shellfish not only filter our water but oyster reefs are important habitat for lots of local wildlife. By returning

Mothers, gather your family and meet us beneath the trees for our 3rd Annual family wellness retreat.Black Girls With Green Thumbs calls mothers from across the Philadelphia region to gather together to release and unwind. On Saturday, October 21st we invite you and your children to immerse yourself in nature for the 3rd Annual They Didn't Know We Were Seeds: Family Wellness Retreat. At the retreat you and your family will: be free to let go nurture curiositybreak through loneliness Together with other women and their children, you will enjoy a beautiful day of restoration and exploration in the woodlands

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park.On this tour, you’ll learn about the history and ecology of the Rail Park, and its potential to become a greenway connecting 10+ Philly neighborhoods and thousands of residents. Each tour begins at 10 AM and will last approximately 2 hours. Please note that this is a linear walking tour, extending 2 miles.We will begin at the corner of 27th and Pennsylvania Streets, and end at Phase One around 12th and Callowhill Streets. We do not loop back to the starting point

Saturdays in the Park is a safe, welcoming space for community members to engage in activities that promote physical and mental wellness.Saturdays In The Park is a program of regular pop-ups in the community green space to provide community members with opportunities to reduce stress, increase connection, build skills and connect with community resources. By offering these pop-ups in coordination with Southside Clean Up events, we can continue to build community connections, nurture relationships, and streamline access to services, all of which are shown to be effective mitigators of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.We will have snacks, water, art supplies

Connect to the Holistic Community by attending the WOW EXPO in the Greater Philadelphia Area! Pre Register Today for EARLY BIRD $5 TicketsEnjoy a Day of Wellness Saturday, Oct 21 10am -6pmAt The WOW EXPOExplore the World Of Wellness Natural Health Expo in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This community Expo will be held in Plymouth Meeting Mall. Our all-day event includes:The WoWellness PavilionEnjoy Holistic Demos or speak with one our 30+ local and regional Holistic Healthcare and Functional Medicine Practitioners including Chiropractic, Nutrition, Essential Oils, Homeopathy, Wellness Services, Herbal & Many Other Wellness Supplements. Mother Earth Marketplace Connect to the Community

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Come join us at Alternative Media and the Solidarity Economy, where we'll explore new ways to empower communities and challenge the status qAlternative Media and the Solidarity Economy Join us for an exciting event at PhillyCAM in Philadelphia, PA, USA! We're diving deep into the world of alternative media and its role in the solidarity economy. Discover how independent media platforms are shaping narratives and empowering communities. From grassroots journalism to community radio, we'll explore the diverse ways alternative media is challenging the status quo. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn how you can contribute

Tour Historic RittenhouseTown and participate in papermaking at America's first paper millOn this HC Field Trip, we visit Historic RittenhouseTown for a tour of the grounds, including the 1707 Homestead, 1753 Bake House, and a papermaking workshop.Established in 1690 along Paper Mill Run, a tributary of the Wissahickon Creek, the Rittenhouse Mill was the first paper mill in British North America. Around it, bloomed the early industrial community known as Rittenhouse Town. Working with rags from Germantown residents, the Rittenhouse Mill made paper that was sold to printers in nearby Germantown, Philadelphia and New York for use in Bibles and

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!

Learn natural dye methods including bundle dyeing, shibori techniques, indigo vat use, and other creative dye printing!Learn natural dye methods including bundle dyeing, shibori techniques, indigo vat use, and other creative dye printing! The workshop will begin with tutorials on indigo dyeing, bundle dyeing, and tying techniques, followed by guided open studio time for participants to explore their creative vision. We call this a 'sampler' because we will do short basic demos on several dye techniques and facilitate the application of these techniques on your garments, fabric or yarn. This includes up to 5 pound of personal items to dye.

Join KAPWA’s Filipino artists at Palumbo Park for an afternoon of food, performance, and community care!From contemporary aesthetics to traditional expressions, Neill Catangay's exhibition "KAPWA" offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of perspectives that make up our shared human experience.Celebrate those shared human experiences with KAPWA’s Community Day Saturday, October 21 from 12pm-4pm! Join KAPWA’s Filipino artists at Palumbo Park (723 Catharine St) for an afternoon of food, performance, and community care.

Kick off Philly Cider Week with CiderFest at Woodford Mansion

Join for tricks, treats and adventures with our education animals.Explore the Witch’s haunted house, make your own spooky slime, meet our resident owls, and much more! We have two events scheduled. Please choose the appropriate ticket for your desired time to attend and bring your ticket for easy entrance.Costumes are welcomed and encouraged.Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event as we have to limit the number of tickets to 100 for each time.Tickets are non-refundable.

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FarmerJawn's "Black Harvest Dinner Series" series celebrates black foodways in all their facets!FarmerJawn presents The "Black Harvest" Dinner SeriesThe "Black Harvest" Dinner Series is a remarkable exploration of American farming history, highlighting the often silenced narratives of black farmers whose land was unjustly taken. Over the past century, the number of Black-owned farms has significantly declined, from approximately one million in the early 1900s to only about 30,000 in 2023. This series celebrates black foodways in all their facets, from dedicated growers to ingenious product makers, showcasing the incredible creations brought to life by Black creators. FarmerJawn is committed to

Join us for a hands-on Lavender Workshop where will make five products that you can take home. This class will soothe your soul.We grow our own organic lavender on the farm, harvest it, then you make and take products with it to take home! Snuggle the cutest and sweetest baby goats before and after the workshop. You will make an organic perfume roller, car diffuser, room or linen spray and summertime luminary candle all with the organic lavender you picked! This class will soothe your soul.

The Day of the Dead is coming to South Philly with sugar skulls and shining cycles!Fairmount Park Conservancy and Cesar Viveros invite you to “Huey Mikailhuitl – La Gran Fiesta De Los Muertos” – Day of the Dead art workshop and festivities!Participants will learn about the traditions and artistic practices of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, including a performance from an Aztec dance group, a special sugar skull-making workshop, and an altar-building demonstration using architectural elements of the historic FDR Boathouse. This event will also break the mold of tradition with some exciting new elements never before seen in Philadelphia,

Montgomery County, PA drive thru event to drop off Household Hazardous Waste. (NO TVs, electronics, or appliances will be accepted.)• If you need your gas can or container returned, please tape a note to it stating that you want to keep it.• You must stay in your car while in the event site.• You may arrive any time within your registered appointment window.• Please print out your ticket if possible or write your name and appointment time on a piece of paper. • If you cannot attend the event, please cancel your appointment through your Eventbrite ticket or by emailing

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for free public mushroom hunt!**This event is free and open to everyone. The PMC is funded entirely through donations. If you are able, please consider choosing the Donation Ticket option at checkout to give an amount of your choice**Meet at the Weisel Farm House - High Bridge Trailhead at 1pm. After a brief introduction we will break apart to look for mushrooms. If it is your first time and/or you feel like you need guidance you will be able to follow more experienced members. At 3pm we will all meet back at the starting point

Kick off Philly Cider Week with CiderFest at Woodford Mansion

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

Get ready to sow seeds of abundance and visualize a fruitful harvest in your journal! Enjoy premium, fresh-squeezed fruit juice by Kalina!Join Kalina, a FarmerJawn Agripreneur Cohort member, as she leads a journaling workshop allowing you to intentionally write your goals. The workshop will also include a gardening exercise, where everyone will plant a seed in a mini pot. Your ticket includes:🧃Fresh-squeezed, homemade fruit juice with Kalina's original recipes. Juices are specially made to support the alleviation of anxiety, rejuvenate your spirit, and give your body the minerals it needs to thrive. All the fruit is seeded and sourced from

Led by Tiny Farm Wagon / part of Teaching at the End of TimesDivine Seeds led by Tiny Farm WagonIn her essay, “Rootedness: The Ancestors as Foundation”, Writer Toni Morrison argued that because Black people were disregarded, our ways of knowing were disregarded. Because Black life is often depicted as pathological, we create rituals to honor the wellness practices inherent in Black culture. Join Tiny Farm Wagon for seed planting and collage activities. We’ll put our hands in the soil, set intentions, and create art with quotes from Black self-help/wellness gurus, and images from Black culture, Black history, and nature.

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

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

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Derek Bakal you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Derek Bakal you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, October 23rd and 30th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it!How to

Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. Free.Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. 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 out, please let us

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