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

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

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

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

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

Learn to make your own sunblock to protect you over the hot, summer months with Andrea from Honey Rose Botanicals.Come learn how to make natural skincare products made with organic ingredients, garden grown herbs, beeswax from my hives, and take-home products you can enjoy all season long! In this series, you will get a taste of my many hats. Herbalist, Aromatherapist, Soapmaker, and a small taste of beekeeping! This month learn to make your own Non-Nano Zinc sunblock to protect you over the hot, summer months!

Along Mill Creek in Bristol Township, PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. Planting native trees and shrubs.Along Black Ditch, a tributary of Mill Creek in Levittown, Bristol Township PA we are installing a riparian buffer to help lessen storm water. We will be removing invasive shrubs then planting native trees and native berrying shrubs to spread the good native plants by feeding birds.3 acres , 200 trees, 50 shrubsPhoto Gallery History of this Mill Creek Project Dates of volunteer events:(Spring 2023 Site Prep and Tree Planting) Tree source: Keystone 10 Million Trees2-25-2023 Saturday (9

Learn great native plant combinations for shade and what will stand up to our four-legged (and white-tailed) friends.Join us at Redbud to kick off your weekend with an afternoon Yard Talk by Gregg Tepper, Horticulturist at Laurel Hill. Gregg will take your questions and shed light on what works in all types of shady conditions. Learn great native plant combinations and what will stand up to our four-legged (and white-tailed) friends. Gregg Tepper is a professional horticulturist, lecturer, consultant, and lifelong native plant enthusiast. He is currently horticulturist at the Arboretum at Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries in

Philly Goat Project's FREE Special Needs "RAMble" is open to friends with a range of disabilities and special needs and their families.Please reserve your spot via email at kelly@phillygoatproject.org or text Karen at 215-460-7725 For more information please check our website: https://www.phillygoatproject.org

Free neighborhood cleaning supplies pick-up. Community and city resources, Giveaways, and special guest.

Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River with activities and kayaking!Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River - from life in a drop of river water to plants that help keep the river clean.After a brief lunch break (bring your own), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river!This program is geared towards

“Getting to Green: Routes to Roots” is a public art project, encouraging residents to use public transit to access green spaces in Philly.“Getting to Green: Routes to Roots” is a multi disciplinary public art project, encouraging residents to use public transit to access green spaces in Philadelphia. Unique artwork including a bus wrap, posters in bus shelters and print materials will feature hand drawn maps to orient riders and encourage their exploration of new pathways. Short video profiles will feature stories of riders, drivers and routes. A public launch and unveiling of the “Route 7 bus wrap” kicks off June

Roses are notoriously difficult to propagate -- learn some tips and techniques from Wyck's Rosarian and help propagate our historic roses!Participants will help the Rosarian propagate antique roses and reblooming climbing roses by preparing softwood rose cuttings for the greenhouse. Participants will receive one softwood cutting of their choosing to take home. All materials will be provided, but if you have leather or rubber rose gloves, we recommend bringing them with you!This workshop will take place at Wyck (6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144). We will gather in the education building next to the Walnut Lane entrance.

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!

Let's Get Green... Please share, share, share! After a long and unexpected hiatus... We are back! Join us for the 3rd-year revival of Philadelphia's own celebration of vegan and whole-food-plant-based (wfpb) lifestyles. Bring your friends and family, vegan and non-vegan alike, to visit with vegan/wfpb vendors and exhibitors of food, art, culture and organizations supporting the vegan/wfpb lifestyle. Enjoy music, vegan/wfpb speakers, intriguing panel discussions, and fun throughout the day. Philadelphia VegFest is a celebration of life & the vegan lifestyle! Promoting compassionate, sustainable, and healthful living! Fun for all ages! This is a FREE event. More details here: (https://www.phillyvegfest.com/)

Get your early bird tickets to our first ever music festival or enjoy free, family friendly experiences on Phase I!What’s more Philly than a block party? Join us on June 10, 2023 for The Rail Park’s Annual Block Party for a day filled with live music, local vendors, food trucks serving up delicious treats and plenty of activities for all ages. Whether you want to dance the day away, explore the park's beautiful views and greenery, or just soak up the sun with friends, we've got you covered.You won't want to miss our live musical performances featuring some of the

The Clay Studio welcomes people of all ages for a day of creating art and muddy fun during the 8th annual Clay Fest, presented by PNC Arts Alive. From noon to 5 p.m., guests can participate in a number of free activities for all ages, including hands-on clay projects, wheel throwing demonstrations, a group sculpture extravaganza, picture frame decorating, stop-motion clay animation, an ice cream social, and music. During Clay Fest, Clay Studio artists will lead special ceramic activities, including creating necklaces with teaching artist Nitza Walesca, traditional Ghanaian Pottery techniques with Associate Artist Robin Williams-Turnage, and cup throwing with

Bring the kids and join us for an interactive and fun environmental lesson and demonstration on watersheds.A watershed? What’s a watershed? Is it an H2O home? An Aqua outhouse? Perhaps it is a lean-to for liquids. Let’s figure it out together next to the Delaware River. Did you know you have a watershed address? Come learn how to find yours. Join us at Glen Foerd for a 45-60 min lesson on watersheds. This will include an interactive activity and all participants can also learn how to make a watershed model at home. Program is intended for elementary to middle schoolers.

For stunning late Victorian Gothic Revival architecture combined with fascinating social history, it's tough to beat Church of the AdvocateFor stunning late Victorian Gothic Revival architecture combined with fascinating social history, it's tough to beat Church of the Advocate at 18th and Diamond, the final stop on this tour but the first thing we want to tell you about (we didn't want to bury the lede!). The church's progressive social practices began at its founding with the abolition of "pew rents" and reached their height in the 1960s and 70s when it hosted the Conference of Black Power, the Black

This is our regular monthly meeting of the local Philadelphia chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby as we work to build congressional support and political will for action on climate change. We meet online due to COVID-19. The local meeting follows a national level video call with a guest speaker. You can join remotely with the provided Zoom video conference link from your computer or smart phone, or by phone using a conference line number. All are welcome! Register and we will send you links to the national session (http://cclusa.org/meeting) which starts at 1:00 pm and lasts about 40 minutes, as

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

Meet & celebrate Philly's grassroots leaders - people on the frontlines of bringing change in the city! All donations will support them!Join us on Saturday, June 10th at the Center for Design & Architecture for PhillyBOLT's first annual celebration of participants in our School for Grassroots Leadership! Meet and celebrate some of Philly's grassroots leaders in-person and learn more about their work via art installations.Get insight into the critical work they're doing to help make sure every neighborhood in Philly can thrive. Plus, get ready to meet some amazing people over delicious food, refreshments, and live music! Catered by D-Nice

Narrated by Kathy Lee, an excellent opportunity to learn the history of West Fairmount Park going back to the 1876 world's fair.Now in its 15th year, the West Park Arts Fest, presented by West Park Cultural Center and Fairmount Park Conservancy, has become a signature event in West Fairmount Park to bring people together in the park to celebrate the arts, cultural diversity, and talent of Philadelphia while promoting greater awareness of our city park and the area's history and heritage. This free, family-friendly event features live music, dance, and other performances on two stages. The children's zone engages all

Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors

Celebrate with us for night 2 of VBC with live music, speakers, vendors, food, drinks, and more at Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden!!!Philadelphia City Repair Project is a non-profit organization that works to help community groups and individuals to transform their neighborhoods by reclaiming public space. We believe in creating and supporting environments that foster community, art, and ecology that are made by the people who live in them.Each year we host our largest event, the Philly Village Building Convergence (Philly VBC). Through a city-wide volunteer effort and a wide range of partnerships between community organizations, grassroots groups, and individuals, the

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Bird Philly for a Free bird walk at the beautiful Glen Foerd historic property.Join us for a free guided bird walk at the beautiful Glen Foerd historic estate along the Delaware River. We'll have a guide from Bird Philly helping us find and ID our feathered friends. A few pairs of binoculars will be available for participant's to borrow. This event is for all levels of birders, new and old. Participants' will meet on the grass in front of the historic mansion at 8:30am. Expect to walk through some brush and high grass, so long

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

See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks."Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood. Join Hidden

A series of no-cost, yoga classes provided in partnership with neighborhood wellness businesses and organizations.Yoga transcends traditional exercise as a total wellness practice, having both spiritual and physical benefits. With historical African and Indian roots, yoga was created by brown and Black people as a tool for growth. Consider trying yoga if you would like enhanced:Sleep Confidence FlexibilityConcentration Grow With the Flow! will also integrate breath work, affirmations, and group meditation into each class.Through August Black Girls With Green Thumbs will host twice monthly yoga classes at Vivid Belle. Participants will leave with take home cards that highlight the health

Come spend a Sunday afternoon with us and enjoy live music unplugged in the Roots Garden at Fisher Park.You are in for a special treat as Olney's own Marquise Lindsey-Bradley teams up with Malinda Lissette to perform a set of duets for clarinet and flute in the vibrant green space of Roots Garden at Fisher Park! This will be a homecoming of sorts as Marquise returns from completing his undergraduate degree at Cleveland Institute of Music this spring. Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket, although we will have some folding chairs available. If it's a nice sunny day,

Explore, create, & connect! Join us for an afternoon of papermaking, a nature walk, and artsy play.A walk in the woods to identify plants and then let’s make paper and play with natural materials together. Bring a curiosity for natural materials and your experimental crafty spirit open to explore and see what happens!Come for all or part of the afternoon. Suitable to bring children along. Rain or shine–and if it’s shine, bring a blanket and snacks along to play and enjoy the Wissahickon.This project is supported in part with funding from the Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation and the Marrazzo Family

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for free public mushroom hunt!Meet at 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 to identify and talk about what we found. Please note, cell phone service may be limited in this part of the park. Sign up for carpooling here: https://carpoolorganiser.com/event/foray-at-nockamixonChildren are welcome to attend. Dogs are also

Help reforest 2 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants,tend,or plant native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park. * Photo Gallery / HistoryDates of volunteer events:(Spring 2023 Tree Tending and Watering)2-24-23 Friday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)3-24-23 Friday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)3-26-23 Sunday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)5-7-23 Sunday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)6-11-23 Sunday (9

A Pilgrimage to Freedom: Tracing the Steps of Harriet Tubman from Maryland to Canada. At Kennett Friends meetingWalking Artist, Ken Johnston, will share stories of the places he passed through and the inspiring people he met on his journey tracing Harriet Tubman's journey to freedom. The second in Kennett Heritage Center's Speaking of History series, sponsored by Hadley Fund of the Chester County Community Foundation.

Love our Earth. Stand up for our planet.PhilHarmonia is proud to close our ninth season with the world premiere of Adam Silverman’s Elegy for the Earth - a powerful setting of poems by Susan Gubernat that bemoan the harmful effects of negligent human activity on the environment and the direness of climate change. We will also sing additional works by Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, Saro Lynch-Thomason as well as original compositions by PhilHarmonia members, Dana K. Fiero and L. Gnadinger. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted in advance and at the door. 20% of donations received for this

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

Please join us for lunch and fellowship while celebrating woman farmers and the women that support our regional agriculture industry.Join CCEDC's AgConnect for lunch, catered by local food enthusiast Christie Keith, formerly of Glenmoore Deli fame, as we celebrate women farmers and the women in agriculture that keep our food system moving. Our guest speaker, Judi Radel of Yeehaw Farm in Duncannon, will enlighten us with plenty of belly-laugh-inducing stories about how life in agriculture is unpredictable, constantly keeping us pivoting, and we just have to laugh and move on to the next plan.

Workshop for artists looking to incorporate social justice efforts into their artwork."As long as communities face injustice and inequity, the arts will remain a platform to create social changes we desperately need.” - Asad Ali Jafri, Independent Cultural ProducerLocal artists, poets, and musicians have driven social justice impact within communities for decades, increasing social justice awareness through their creative mediums.

Join us for a guided tour highlighting key pest and disease issues in Southeastern PA.We will walk a pre-scouted route of the Arboretum to showcase some key pest and disease issues common to Southeastern PA. Insect and mite issues will include hemlock woolly adelgid, spruce spider mite, white pine sheath mite, boxwood leafminer, boxwood mite, and various scales. We will also discuss the protection of pollinators and other beneficial insects through the proper use of registered products. This walk is cosponsored and led by Chris Ward of John B. Ward & Co. Arborists. Attendance provides 3 CEUs for ISA Certified

Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply if paying by card. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, those options can be found at checkout. 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

celebrate the start of summer by hiking the forest, meadow, creek, pond and wherever else the kids' adventurous souls take us.Drop off your child to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather with staff. We will celebrate the start of summer by hiking the forest, meadow, creek, pond and wherever else the kids' adventurous souls take us. Ages 6-10. Drop-off. $5 per child.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

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 community members to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities to

Join us as for a demonstration using native plants for container gardening.Interested in attracting birds, butterflies and beneficial insects to your garden but short on space or time? In this workshop you’ll learn easy, take-home tips to assemble pollinator friendly containers using low maintenance native plants for sun or shade.Join us in the nursery yard as Marcia Tate demonstrates using native plants to make show stopping container displays. Marcia Tate is a garden designer, coach, photographer, teacher & writer specializing in native plants and regenerative gardening.Marcia is vice-president of the board of directors and active member of Friends of Glen

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 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities to collaborate

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

Join the Leeway Foundation & a guest grantee for an in-person Art & Change Info Session before the August 1st deadline!Have questions about the application process for the Leeway Art and Change Grant?Join Leeway Foundation and guest grantee Misty Sol (ACG ‘11, ‘16, ‘20; LTA ‘16; WOO ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22) for an in-person Art and Change Grant Information Session. During the session, the guest grantee will share their experience applying to the Leeway Art & Change Grant. Access the application and learn more about the ACG here before the August 1st deadline.Can't make the Information Session?You may also be

Whether starting a new garden or looking to optimize your garden, come learn about the principles and techniques that will lead to success!Join us to learn how you can best manage your garden for year after year success and improvement. With a focus on backyard vegetable gardens, we will discuss the principles and practices that you can implement to achieve a wildly successful and sustainable organic living soil ecosystem. From defining the location and size of your garden to managing the plants and soil system, this comprehensive session will coverChoosing the best location for your garden involves taking into consideration

Join The Spruce Foundation for a night celebrating this year's grantees, with music, food, and drinks.Join The Spruce Foundation for an evening at PHS Pop-Up Garden on South Street to celebrate this year's grant recipients. Grantees to be announced in early May!In addition to the chance to honor youth-serving nonprofits making a difference in our city, you'll have a prime opportunity to make new friends or connect with old ones by networking with other emerging professionals, leaders, and philanthropists.Tickets includes access to an open bar of craft beer and soft drinks, as well as light bites. This event is open

Garden Bros. Circus is back in Philly and we'll be there for opening to protest the abuse and exploitation of horse, ponies, dogs and other animals for its two shows on opening day. Like all circuses that force animals to perform, Garden Bros. Circus has a long history of violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including failing to provide two elephants with adequate care and shelter. They were forced to stand on asphalt in direct sunlight in 89-degree weather without access to shade. Camel and pony exhibitor Joel Faulk and horse exhibitor Kambarov Raiychbek Kozugulovich were similarly charged. Faulk and

Explore the current understanding of bees in cities and the future of urban bee research.City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory Thursday, June 15, 7 – 8:30 PM Austin Martin, PhD student, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University Although it may seem counterintuitive, cities can serve as effective havens for bees in a national landscape replete with intensive agriculture and toxic lawns. Explore the current understanding of bees in cities, including Austin Martin’s research on native bees in Detroit and its neighboring suburbs. This lecture will also illuminate existing shortcomings in urban ecological research and discuss how urban political ecology

Join us for a celebratory tree planting!In 2017 the Arboretum underwent a tree risk assessment that resulted in us having to remove approximately 500 trees from campus. We set a goal that within ten years we would plant two trees for each tree removed meaning that we would add an additional 1,000 trees to campus by 2027. We are happy to report that we have met that goal early and will be planting our 1,000th tree on Friday, June 16, 2023! Please join us in celebrating our accomplishment as we plant a Styrax obassia, fragrant snowbell, on Lloyd Green.

Join us to capture the season!Photo WalkSaturday, June 17, 9 – 11 AM(rain date: Sunday, 6/18)Laura 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.Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30Photo Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, April 15, May 20, and

Join us for a special walking tour of Parkside!Join us for a special walking tour of Parkside with Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) and John Sigmund (Public Programs Manager and passionate park history buff). Parkside. The name says it all — it’s the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park. Similarly to Strawberry Mansion on the other side of the Schuylkill, Parkside is where the city grid meets the greenspace, buffered by a boulevard of grand homes facing the park. Much of the Parkside neighborhood was built during the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. Originally populated by

We would love for you to come on down to the Market and meet the Makers & growers and see what they have to offer.BrickNKulture Black Farmers' & Artisan Market Provides a community that supports & values the opportunity for individuals that are creators, makers, and for those that eat the food that they grow.This space supports Black local Growers, Makers and Entrepreneurs!The Black Farmers & Artisan Market is Rain or Shine from JUNE-SEPT Every 3rd Sat from 9am-1pm.We would love for you to come on down to the Market and meet the Makers & growers and see what they