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Community Gardening Workshop in the Kensington Neighborhood!Join us for a Garden Beds Build Workshop! This will be the start to our community vegetable garden. Plus, paint Garden signs to label plants and leave your mark in the garden! Bring the kiddos, and your creativity. We will provide the materials, the knolwedge, and snacks!
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.
FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping
Sip wine and stroll through a hidden backyard meadow in Princeton with the experts at WildLawn and The Persian Rose Garden.Stroll through a hidden backyard meadow in Princeton with the experts at WildLawn and The Persian Rose Garden. Learn how to turn a high-maintenance lawn into a beautiful, eco-friendly and easy-to-maintain meadow. Enjoy wine and refreshments while mingling with like-minded community members.All proceeds go toward Sustainable Princeton's mission!GET your tickets here: bit.ly/meadow2023
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Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for our second annual black-tie Black Birders Week event: Black Excellence in Birding.Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for our second annual black-tie Black Birders Week event: Black Excellence in Birding. Meet some of the country’s most well-known Black birders, go behind the scenes of the Academy to interact with world-class ornithology collections, join the panel discussion on Black Women in Birding, and meet local poets and artists as they share their expressions throughout the night. Tweet an invite to a fellow bird lover, fluff up your plumage for a feathery date night or
Join artists featured in HOT BED's spring exhibition, LEADING A COLORFUL LIFE, for a closing reception and walk & talk tour of the exhibition. Learn more about the artists' process, approaches to color, and get behind-the-scenes knowledge of the spectacular works included in this show. Doors open at 6pm, talks begin at 7pm. RSVP for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/599689877567.
Join us for a free guided kayak tour of the Delaware River.Looking for a new adventure? Come join us at Glen Foerd this summer as we explore the beautiful Delaware River by kayak. Kayak excursions will be led by professionally certified guides and are appropriate for all levels of experience. The tour will include an introduction to the basics of paddling and an overview of safety protocols. Our exploration will be in tandem kayaks, so grab a buddy and come join us! Please arrive on time so our staff can deliver the safety talk and get everyone out on the
Help us weed our garlic and other summer season crops!THIS VOLUNTEER SHIFT IS FOR NON MEMBERS ONLY.Help us weed our garlic and other summer season crops! Look for Akiva or Ally when you get to the farm. If you are a Weavers Way member or a CSA shareholder please sign up for shifts in the member center to get credit for your hours. How to get here: On google maps search "Henry Got Crops." The address is 7095 Henry Ave. When you pull into the farm there is parking across from the white farm market building and next to the
Family oriented market & nonprofit showcase. Stimulate revitalization. Promote community as an exciting place to live, shop & invest.Bridgeport River Market is returning to Rotondo Riverfront Park! The construction of the multi-use trail connecting the Chester Valley Trail to the Schuylkill Valley Trail has finally been completed and the market can return to the original location. GPS use: 98 DeKalb St, Bridgeport. This is a well-travelled road, being PA State Route 202. Bridgeport River Market is an open-air evening market, held in Rotondo Riverfront Park, along the Schuylkill Riverfront. In addition to the local vendors that sell crafts, artwork, jewelry
Vegan Brunch Every Sunday - Wake and Bake 4Real (and EAT) Live at the Lair (Brunch)Every SundayNoon to 3 pmVegan brunchThe Lair (420 Safe Place)Sunday Funday (games, movies, & brunch)
Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an Affirmation Craft Project.Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an affirmation craft project. Young children will make a handprint craft. This program will be a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and art. Children will need a parent/guardian there to assist. This program is free for the first 20 participants that register. Please get a ticket for each child participating. Parents/Guardians not creating art will not need a
Educational & hands-on workshops to learn simple, easy ways to start or improve your home garden using beyond organic, no-dig, permacultureNo-dig gardening is one of the BEST and most approachable ways to get started in your garden. This class is designed for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. The benefits of no-dig gardening are vast including less weeds, more abundant and healthier harvests. This workshop offers a hands on experience so be prepared to get your hands in the dirt! Bring garden gloves if you choose and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The workshop will be outside so please dress appropriately
Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at LA Fitness Bala Cynwyd to raise awareness for soil health.We will have a table inside LA Fitness Bala Cynwyd. We will share materials with passersby to raise awareness about soil extinction and how to prevent it.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event
Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Strawberry Mansion residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 1, participants will:Learn how government partners identify environmental injustice.Be invited to share their personal and community experiences with environmental injustice.Highlight community assets that support community health and wellbeing.Dinner will be provided. Childcare
An info session for Philly artists seeking project funding in 2023. We'll cover eligibility, application requirements, and any questions!Join us at Icebox Project Space, in the Crane Arts Building, on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 PM, where you can learn more about The Velocity Fund's application — open now thru June 6. Logan Cryer (2022 Velocity Fund Grantee) will also speak about their curatorial practice, including their upcoming project, Invited: Take Care of the Square Footage.Accessibility Details: This event will be in-person and indoors. Masks are recommended. Icebox Project Space, located within the Crane Arts Building, is wheelchair accessible. There
Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 TIME 8:30pm - 10:30pm LOCATION Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Our moonwalk and stargazing series continues as we await the appearance of June’s “Strawberry Moon”. According to the Farmers Almanac, June’s full moon is given this name to mark the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries that are ready to be gathered. This name has been used by Native American Algonquin tribes as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples. First, we’ll use the moonlight to guide us on a short hike on a
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,
Are overly aggressive plants invading your landscape? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Dress for the weather and wear reliable shoes as walking paths may be uneven. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place on two Wednesdays: May 31 and June 7, 2023. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba
Join Krystal of Inner Sanctum RituWell outside, around Passyunk Ave, to identify and explore herbs historically used for chronic pain.We’ll meet at South Philly Acupuncture and visit several plants and trees to discuss how these plants have been historically used to remedy chronic pains, and how to identify them in your own backyard. We’ll end our time together with a short meditation in Columbus Park to connect and integrate our learnings, quiet our minds and listen what our bodies want us to know.About 5 plants/trees will be identified. Please bring a journal if you’d like to write down information shared
UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardners Point Park. Fun poses, stretches, games and songs best for kids under 8.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga at Lardner's Point Park (5202 Levick Street) Two classes will go back to back - Kids at 5:30pm- 6:00pm, Adults at 6:15pm (Register for these classes separately!). Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park.*Bring your own mat, some available if needed Free, but donations welcome.
Whether you’re new to SBN, a long-term member, or someone looking to learn more about triple-bottom-line businesses in the region, SBN’s Member Open Houses are the most engaging way to maximize your SBN experience. At our Member Open Houses, you’ll learn business practices from participating members and deepen your connections within our local impact economy. Join us Wednesday, May 31, from 5:30 – 8 pm, for SBN’s next Member Open House with BOK businesses Tuft the World, Remark Glass, Miles Table, and Lobo Mau! Learn about Tuft the World and Remarks' business operations, enjoy a tufting and screen printing demonstration,
Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Grays Ferry residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 1, participants will:Learn how government partners identify environmental injustice.Be invited to share their personal and community experiences with environmental injustice.Highlight community assets that support community health and wellbeing.Dinner will be provided. We
Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and the basics of using a sewing machineLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Maryann Evans, you will be making a pillowcase.One Session from 6:00pm-8:00pm, May 31stTacony 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 enroll in a Tacony LAB
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.
Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. This program takes place
1-1.5 hournature activities and lessons on most Thursdays.Weekly Afternoon Activities/ Homeschool LessonsThursdays at 1:00pmJoin us for weekly themed, 1-1.5 hour activities and lessons on most Thursdays. We can accommodate requests for other times and dates by appointment for your group. Equipment and materials are provided. These programs are geared for elementary and middle school aged children with caregivers. We can adapt programs to the needs of your group. $5 per child.Frogs & ToadsApril 6 One of the wonders of spring is frogs and toads emerging from their winter dormancy. Learn about what type of frogs live in Philadelphia and take
A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic LandmarkMay is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the chosen area for the day from
Join us for a guided tour of Tacony Creek Park. Our First Friday tour series is intended to introduce community stakeholders and partner organizations to the park, trail and creek, demonstrating the natural beauty of this under appreciated community green space, noting the challenges of this urban watershed park and talking through strategies for rallying support for this incredible community asset. We will meet at the northernmost end of the trail. We will walk south to the end of the trail and have vehicles staged to return our guests to our starting point. Please dress for the weather and wear
Use bold foliage as the focal point for a summer container that steals the show. Interweave softer, finer-textured plants and add some brightly colored flowers partial to shade conditions to create an imaginative and eye-catching addition to your deck or patio. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, June 2, 2023. About the Instructor: Susan Dixon is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. She has attended classes ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical Garden and is currently earning her certificate of merit at Longwood. She has a passion
2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationJoin PA IPL for our 2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationFirst Fridays 12-1pm | October 2022 through June 2023JUNE 2: Stormwater & Rain BarrelsPA IPL is offering a virtual Environmental Education Series that is generously funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The programs will be offered virtually along with our partner, First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG), and will be available to all of our members through this virtual environmental education series, Caring for Creation with PA IPL. Please join us during your lunch hour on First Fridays.Our June
FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
6:30 – 9:30 pm
cocktails, roving supper, and merriment under the stars.
Join us for a morning of winter squash planting as well as other field tasks such as weeding, mulching, 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 involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun,
The Wissahickon Trail Classic is back for the 2023 season! Back for its 14th anniversary after a 3 year hiatus, the Wissahickon Trail Classic is back and ready to provide a unique race experience for hundreds of runners! Benefiting Friends of the Wissahickon, funds raised through the Trail Classic will go directly back into the stewardship of the Wissahickon trail system and watershed. Join us on Saturday, June 3rd at 8:30am for this 10K trail race or 1 mile family-friendly nature walk. Registration is required for this event. Click here sign up! Thank you to our race partner! Thank
Join Lady Danni during a walk along the Delaware River Trail for an Urban Foraging trip.Join Lady Danni for a free walk at the Delaware River Trail in South Philadelphia to learn about plants and trees that grow in the ara and their medicinal uses. Meet at the beginning of the Delaware River Trail located at Columbus Blvd. and Washington Ave. Limited Must register.
Join us for a special Breakfast on the Farm event in celebration of Lancaster Water Week!What to expect: A fresh, hearty breakfast with beautiful farm views and an insider farm tour led by the Miller Family. You’ll hear more about how Lancaster Farmland Trust and local farmers are addressing natural resource concerns on Lancaster County farms to benefit soil health and productivity, while keeping local streams and rivers clean. About the Miller Farm: The Millers’ traditional dairy farm sits along a quiet road in Paradise, familiar with the sounds of horse hooves and steel wheels. After preserving their farm with
What better way to celebrate pride month than by indulging in the great queer pastime of frolicking among flowers?? Come be gay with us as we bird Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, PA on Saturday, June 3rd from 9am-11am! This is our first visit to this picturesque garden and we are so excited! We will be catching the tail end of migration and can expect to see some springtime visitors along with plenty of nesting summer residents. Registration is REQUIRED as we have a limited number of reserved parking spaces available. Please signup here. We also included accessibility and other site information
Learn how to make and play a Native courting flute with Tchin, an Indigenous Elder musician and culture bearer. We Are the Seeds is creating space for Native and Non-Native individuals to learn to make and play the Native courting flute, which holds unique historical and cultural significance. In a modern take on this traditional art, participants will make flutes out of PVC pipes. They will also have the opportunity to learn from and have discussions with Tchin, creating opportunities for cross-cultural understanding.
Every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm 5501 Germantown AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19144 The Germantown Farmers Market invites local food producers and artisan makers to sell their wares in the heart of Historic Germantown!
Join our walking tour of 3 community gardens in West Philadelphia and learn about NGT’s work to secure and protect them.Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, AARP, Feet First Philly and the Clean Air Council as we visit three community gardens in the Powelton section of West Philadelphia. We'll speak with garden leaders, hear about the work they're doing this growing season, and learn about NGT’s work to permanently protect community gardens across Philadelphia and the benefits they provide to the community.Garden tour schedule :10:00am Meet at Summer Winter Garden 3225-3227 Race Street10:30am Walk to Wiota Community Garden 4020 Powelton Avenue11:15am Walk
This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: · Balance · Pedaling techniques · Starting and stopping · Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is
Plant walk and meditation to deepen connections with plant allies. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
22nd and Spruce at Trinity@22nd is having a community sidewalk sale. Find treasures from 10am-3pm
Discover how and why Philly became such an industrial colossus, along with what caused its decline.We called ourselves “The World’s Greatest Workshop,” and there was almost nothing we didn’t make here, from silk stockings to locomotives. It didn’t last, of course, but some of the workshops and mill buildings from that era have managed to survive. Join Hidden City project director Pete Woodall as we explore remnants of Philadelphia’s industrial past, making our way from Northern Liberties to Olde Kensington and back again. We’ll visit the former sites of Stetson Hats, Schmidt’s Beer and Gretz Beer, plus former hosiery mills,
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!
Join TTF and the Juniata, Tacony Creek Park, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park! The Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! Six benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox, fish, turtle, heron, water snake, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature, song, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations
Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!
Get a jump start to the day during the VIP hour from 11-12, which includes a VIP bag with amazing goodies! Free tickets to enter from 12-5.Free AdmissionLancaster VegFest is *free to attend from 12-5! Come see live music and speakers, play games, enjoy free yoga, and shop all the wonderful vendors!*There is a $5 suggested donation at the door that benefits our work and the rescued animals at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary.VIPBecome a VegFest VIP!!! VIPs get a FANTASTIC goodie bag and an exclusive hour to the event from 11-12!!! Imagine strolling leisurely through all the amazing vendors for a
FREE! Join the Philly Goats and the Philadelphia Orchard Project at the annual Strawberry Mansion Strawberry Festival in East Fairmount Park! Meet the goats from 12-1 at Mander Rec (2130 north 33rd street) and then walk them over to the Strawberry Festival for free strawberry picking and other treats from 1-3!(2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive) At the Festival there are FREE strawberries, strawberry plants to take home, and FREE tours of the historic mansion itself, where you can learn about Strawberry Mansion’s connection to the abolition movement. The goats will be on hand to walk and read stories with friends of all ages! Rain date
Learn about turtles, worms and science research plus explore the museum and the collection at our June Open House!JUNE'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSESleeping Worms, Nesting TurtlesWhat can microscopic worms tell us about our need for sleep? How does turtle nesting behavior give insight into climate change and evolutionary adaptation? Do fish know what they look like?Join us for this special Open House featuring professors and students from Saint Joseph's University, our longtime partner in the GeoKids LINKS program for local schools. Through hands-on activities, live demonstrations and short talks in our Lecture Hall, they'll share some of the interesting research
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.
We'll find and identify the mushrooms as we go, making sure to discuss their key identifying features.Join us, in person, on the trail at the Willows Park. We'll wind through a few ecosystems and search for the fungi hiding in them. We'll find and identify the mushrooms as we go, making sure to discuss their key identifying features.The instructor is Sam Bucciarelli. She is a land management professional with a passion for ecology, especially as it pertains to fungi and the role they play in helping our ecosystems thrive. She grew up in the NJ Pinelands, but she has spent
Unleash your creativity and explore how overcoming functional fixedness can help you bring new life to objects that no longer serve their original purpose. Bring an old toy or item that you’d like to upcycle into something new and functional. You’ll want to take notes for this one, so bring a notepad and pen!
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Strawberry Moon Festival - Join us for a Guided Sunset Mediation and Fire Ceremony presented by SweetSoulsCare at Maple Acres FarmFull moon celebrations have been around since the dawn of time and are reflective of the natural cycles to which we are all subconsciously affected. Like the tides, we ebb and flow. We have good days, and bad. Full moon tides frequently lead to flooding, so is it any wonder we often get overwhelmed at this time of the month? These same natural cycles allow us to dive deep into our psyches at this time, and do some real healing
Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.
Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month. See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn
Join us at the “Philly Green Reels” environmental film festival that will inspire and ignite your passion for environmental activism.Join us at the “Philly Green Reels” environmental film festival that will inspire and ignite your passion for environmental activism. Our festival showcases a selection of groundbreaking films that highlight the urgent need for action on critical environmental issues, all centered right here in Philadelphia. These films cover a range of ecological concerns we face today, spanning from the destruction of wildlife ecosystems to the catastrophic effects of climate change.Come witness the power of cinema as we bring together a diverse
The Transformative Trail will be a one of a kind experience filled with affirmations, lupus facts and fellowship DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED
Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and
Kick off Pride Month with a tour of some of Laurel Hill West’s deceased members of the LGBTQ+ community. Tour Guide: Pat Rose COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** Free/Ages 5 and under ** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged! DIRECTIONS We will depart from the CONSERVATORY at
Learn to paint, collage, and build dimension with encaustic wax!*Beginners welcome! This is our second encaustic workshop, so the lesson will be slightly more involved than the first, but if you've ever held a paint brush (or not) you'll do just fine! What is encaustic wax and how is it used in art?Encaustic consists of natural beeswax and dammar resin (crystallized tree sap). Once heated to a melting point, it can be applied as a base, top-coat, adhesive, and/or mixed with pigments! This medium lends itself wonderfully to mixed media art, abstract paintings, and even portraiture! In this workshop we'll
Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month. See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn
Join the PMC for some land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park!Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. This month, along with picking up trash, we will also be removing invasive plants.Everyone is invited! For questions you can reach out to us at info@phillymycoclub.com.Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location!
Celebrate spring with a peaceful hike and meditation! DATE Sunday, June 4, 2023 TIME 3:00pm - 5:30pm LOCATION Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives Philadelphia, PA 19131 Ecotherapist Krista Nelson will lead a guided hike and meditation to help you rekindle your love of nature as we celebrate spring. Find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. We’ll start our hike with a tour of the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden where we’ll take in the beauty of the gardens while hearing about the unique architecture of the house. Our journey will then lead us
This is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist for guided walks at various locations in NW Philadelphia.Northwest Philly Bird and Nature Walks Various Parks & Recreation Sites in Northwest PhillyMondays at 9amThis is a weekly program except for holidays. Join a knowledgeable naturalist and expert birder for a guided walk. We will have binoculars with us, but will look at much more than birds! Pre-registration is requested. All ages. FREE. Message WEC@Phila.gov for more information. March 6 Wissahickon, Bells Mills Road East Parking LotMarch 13 Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave entrance)March 20 Wissahickon, Valley Green (meet
Join All Together Now PA’s Clothing& Textile Coalition for our second Pennsylvania Fibershed Supply Chain Meeting on Monday, June 5th from 10-11:30am EST where we are excited to bring together every aspect of Pennsylvania’s clothing and textile supply chain in one Zoom room! Through our work we have found that designers rarely, if ever, are given the opportunity to connect with the farmers who produce their fibers; recyclers may never get to meet the designers or manufacturers whose clothes or textiles they’re up-cycling; patternmakers may not ever have the chance to collaborate with spinners and weavers; knitters could go their whole career without ever speaking
This project is not just an event to involve family bonding but also a opportunity to learn and experience gardening.Playworks is asking the school community (staff, students, parents) to join us as we bring beauty and life to the school through nature by gardening. We are looking for your help and attendance in supporting a special project for the students of Marianna Bracetti Academy Charter School. Our goal is to commemorate the school by teaching the children the benefits of gardening and harvesting for our environment, as well as providing hands-on experience in gardening.
Samantha Nestory will lead the way with a workshop and garden stroll.“Pollinator” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies – but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators that don’t get the spotlight – mining bees, moths, beetles, birds, and more! This class will feature both a workshop and a walk-around to hopefully see some of
Sounds of Sistahood is an ensemble concert of musically gifted Philly creatives paying homage to cultural giants in Black arts & culture.The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc. presents, Sounds of Sistahood. Hosted by Free Library of Philadelphia (Parkway Central Branch). An ensemble concert of musically gifted Philly creatives paying homage to cultural giants in Black arts & culture in celebration of Black Music Appreciation month. Hosted by Shekhinah B. The concert will take place at the Parkway Central Branch in the Montgomery Auditorium. On-Street Metered Parking | In-Doors | Live Music | Local Talent | Free | Wheelchair Accessible |
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.Mindful Yoga 4-Week Series on Mondays, June 5 - 26, 6 – 7:15 PM Janet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Hatha Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial.This Mindful Yoga series may have in-person and virtual options.Members: $48/series | Non-Members:
Join Bright Side Baptist Church and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a campus tour exploring water conservation practices!Join Bright Side Baptist Church for a tour of our new rain garden and native plantings as part of Lancaster Water Week. We are in the process of transforming our campus to be good stewards of creation. Meet several different native plants that can help to absorb runoff and provide wildlife habitat, and take away a few ideas for your own property or house of worship!All are welcome! Children should be accompanied by an adult. Lancaster Water Week is an annual celebration
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 6th, to advocate for Automated Speed Enforcement in Philadelphia! The Roosevelt Boulevard Automated Speed Enforcement pilot is set to expire in December of 2023. Recently, Senators David Argall (R-Schuylkill County) and Judith Schwank (D-Berks) introduced a co-sponsorship memo announcing that they will introduce a bill to reauthorize the program. We expect that it will introduced in the next month. We want to advocate to Senators to make the program on Roosevelt Blvd permanent and to expand it to the rest of Philadelphia county. This technology saves lives and should be expanded
Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!
Clients need clean water. Get the latest news to support them and bring your voice to the table!Join the group conversation for news about ways to support your clients and be part of Lancaster's collaborative clean water efforts. Agenda topics will include:Funding options: get your required form signed if you're doing a Growing Greener application plus hear about the local Clean Water FundAct 167 potential - what's the interest and the benefit?EPA Settlement - how does it affect us?Project examples at a watershed scaleAgriculture ordinances and stormwater project review triggersBring examples of your clients' municipal agriculture ordinances to share and
Join Share Food Program's supporters for an evening of volunteerism & community, as we roll up our sleeves to help Share feed our neighbors.Share Food Program, the Greater Philadelphia Region's leading hunger relief organization, welcomes our generous supporters to Donor Volunteer Night. We're excited to show off our headquarters, and chat with you about how your support helps Share deliver millions of meals each month to our neighbors. Then we'll roll up our sleeves and help pack boxes of food for senior citizens in our area.
Join us on Tuesday, June 6th for a Happy Hour with Kickstarter!Join us on Tuesday, June 6th for a Happy Hour with Kickstarter! Laura Feinstein is Kickstarter's Design and Tech Editor and North American Outreach Lead, working to mentor, inspire, and help promote the ideas and projects of both emerging and established creators. She will review past projects she's seen from successful hardware and electrical engineers and provide a mini-workshop where she'll review best practices. During her session, she'll leave ample time for Q&A. Following Laura's presentation, Scott Keely will give a brief introduction to patents. Scott is a patent
Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Strawberry Mansion community members to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 1, participants will:Learn how government partners identify environmental injustice.Be invited to share their personal and community experiences with environmental injustice.Highlight community assets that support community health and wellbeing.
Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 6 at 6 PM to review the past year, elect members to the Board of Directors, and learn about upcoming projects and Friends of the Wissahickon’s plans for stewardship in 2023. We will also be joined by Jude Husein, the Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate, who will speak to us about the importance of community support for green spaces. Registration is required for this event. Limited seats will be available at the Valley Green Inn, and this event will also be
Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 7-8 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged! CDC guidelines will be followed. Due to the recent uptick in
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. (There is no guarantee we will see turtles or any other specific wildlife, but we will keep our eyes out for all the possibilities.)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. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and
Making Campaign Promises Into Reality for Parks & RecRec It Philly Working Group KickoffGetting campaign promises is step one in our work to build up Parks & Rec’s capacity to meet its mission. Step two is to work with the mayor elect to formulate the policies and partner support she will need to fulfill those promises. This transition work is a roughly year-long process that will continue the work of the Rec It Philly Coalition in creating implementable policies and action plans and continuing to build public support for those plans.Working group member expectations:Meet with your committee four times from
Walk in the garden and “collect” as many colors as you can! Make some colorful flower artwork to take home. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Wednesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Join us as we learn about aphids, their unusual lives, and their many cool predators in this walk and talk with naturalist Sam Nestory.Despite their small size, aphids rarely go unnoticed in the garden because where there's one aphid, there's likely hundreds! But despite their vast numbers, aphids rarely pose a significant threat to our native plant gardens, because they are one part of a larger, fascinating ecosystem. Join us as we learn about aphids, their unusual lives, and their many cool predators in this walk and talk with naturalist Sam Nestory. Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager and naturalist
Open House: 5 pm Presentation and Q & A: 6pm to 7pm Refreshments & Kids Corner Register here. Learn about the new Master Plan for Tacony Creek Park by viewing park maps and a presentation of the plan. TTF has worked with consultant Natural Lands to develop a plan centered on community input and equity, with the goal of encouraging park use and strengthening connections with communities. Learn more about People of the Park and Explorer Kits, two special projects implemented as part of the Master Plan process. The plan was developed with the help of an Advisory Committee, and widely shared surveys and
Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Grays Ferry residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 1, participants will:Learn how government partners identify environmental injustice.Be invited to share their personal and community experiences with environmental injustice.Highlight community assets that support community health and wellbeing.
Reúnete con tus vecinos para conversar sobre las injusticias ambientales y visualicen lo que podría ser una comunidad con justicia ambientalLa Oficina de Sostenibilidad de Filadelfia, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Filadelfia, la Comisión Asesora de Justicia Ambiental de Filadelfia, el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Pensilvania y la Agencia de Protección Región 3, llevarán a cabo sesiones de escucha y visualización presenciales y virtuales para que los residentes de Grays Ferry compartan sus experiencias con respecto a la injusticia ambiental en sus comunidades. En la primera sesión, las y los participantes:Aprenderán cómo el gobierno identifica la injusticia medioambiental.Serán
Do you have fabric scraps lying around that you don’t want to toss? Join us for an evening of upcycling those scraps into a flower bouquet!In this 2-hour workshop you will learn three styles of fabric foliage and will be able to arrange your own mini bouquet. You will leave with the skills to create larger bouquets on your own and will be provided with templates for future use. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome.FABSCRAP will provide us with some great fabric options, but if you have your own fabric that you would like to use, please feel free
Celebrate PVLA's 45th anniversary; featuring an eclectic array of artistic experiences and awards for Lawyer and Law Firm of the Year!On June 7, 2023, we will celebrate our landmark 45th anniversary at our fundraising event, The Arts Affair 2023 at University of the Arts’ Hamilton Hall. The event will feature an electric array of live performances, visual art, and interactive artistic experiences (plus delicious food and drinks!) hosted by one of Philadelphia's top drag performers, Iris Spectre, that includes spoken word artist Visionary the Poet, photographer and multimedia artist John Singletary, cello and guitar/vocalist duo of Ajibola Rivers & Moustapha
Join special guest André Caetano Kaingang (teacher and Xokleng elder) in this Zoom Webinar as we explore plant allies and traditions of the Atlantic forest. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Join special guests and Guarani elders in this Zoom Webinar as we explore plant allies and traditions of the Atlantic Forest. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Delaware County is hosting its 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference! Expect to be inspired and informed!Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 8th, 2023Time: Registration will open at 8:00 AM with a vegan breakfast. Programming will begin at 9:00 AM. Vegan lunch will be served at 12:00. The day will conclude at 4:30 PM. Location: Widener University, Alumni Auditorium, 1 University Place, Chester, PA 19013Delaware County is hosting its 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Widener University on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Expect to be inspired and informed by speakers and panelists centered around the County's six sustainability focus areas and through the lens
8:30 – 11:30 am
Blossom with the season.
Meet new friends, spruce up your gardening skills, and learn about native plants while maintaining our Sensory Garden and Front Entrance Garden. Tasks include weeding, trimming, collecting seeds, removing plants, transplanting, and other garden-related tasks.
Take a guided hike that goes from trail…to taps!Join John Sigmund, Public Programs Manager and park history enthusiast, for a thirsty Thursday guided hike that goes from the trails to the taps! This social hike series is a great way to get out on the trails and meet new people over cold drinks at a "Parks on Tap '' in Fairmount Park. Parks on Tap is a popular tradition of a traveling beer garden that visits the city's various neighborhood parks. Proceeds benefit Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Park Friends Network. On Thursday June 8 from 5:30-7:30 pm, we'll meet
In this month’s Second Thursday event, we are officially opening our Artisan Accelerator showcase in the NextFab Gallery! Join us as we unveil the work of our graduating Artisan Accelerator cohort including: Ruth Easterbrook of Ruth Easterbrook Ceramics Thomas Miller of iron peony John Castellaneta of Castle Brothers Workshop Vivian Purcell of Vivian Purcell Ceramics Sara Becker of Absurd Printworks Daniel Haughton of DH Studio Be sure to pop into the NextFab Mezzanine to view Omar Buenaventura’s exhibit “Field of View” as part of the Da Vincci Art Alliance x NextFab residency. “Honoring the past through art and practice,
What does Philadelphia’s climate future look like? Mural Arts’ Climate Justice Initiative (CJI) invites you to help “Paint the Future” at this family-friendly evening of art and activism! Mural Arts is currently painting a 400-foot-long mural that illustrates the past, present, and future of climate change and climate justice in Lenapehoking (the homelands of the Indigenous Lenape people, including Philadelphia and the Delaware River watershed). On June 8 and July 13, you can help us paint this mural! (Children are welcome to attend, but must be at least 12 years old to participate in painting.) While painting, you will also learn about
Join us IN-PERSON at the Wagner for an evening lecture with historian Michael J. Lewis, followed by our annual member reception.WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNERBuilding for Books: A History of Philadelphia's Libraries with Michael J. Lewis, Williams CollegeArchitectural Historian Michael J. Lewis will trace the roots and development of Philadelphia’s private and public libraries.The Quakers who founded Philadelphia believed in universal literacy and were great creators of libraries. The first was the Library Company, which Benjamin Franklin helped establish in 1731 and which was America’s first subscription library. But Quakers also believed that knowledge should be useful, and gave their libraries
Join us on June 8th for the opening of "Glass House + Meddow," and for the unveiling of an installation by our 40PNPB Artist Ambassador.Join us on June 8th, from 6-9 PM, in the InLiquid Gallery, for the opening of our latest exhibition, Glass House + Meddow, and for the unveiling of an exterior art installation by our 40PNPB Artist Ambassador, Jazmyn Crosby. Glass House + Meddow features three separate art installations by Donna Backues, Chantal Westby, and Jaime Alvarez. By focusing on this particular spot on the planet, Glass House + Meddow examines the human impact on the local