Managing the Compounding Water System Challenges Facing Local Leaders in the Northeast Mega RegionThe Water Center at Penn is pleased to present our second annual Spring Water Policy Forum, which will be held in person on the University of Pennsylvania's campus.The theme for this year will be Navigating Turbulent Waters: Managing the Compounding Water System Challenges Facing Local Leaders in the Northeast Mega Region and the Forum will consist of a morning of keynote and setting the stage presentations followed by remarks from a panel or commenters.Following the presentations and commenter discussions, the Forum will move into a networking lunch

Join Coyote Tracks for a morning filled with family, neighbors, and Nature!Join your friends at Coyote Tracks and some local neighbors for a Family Nature Day!This is an opportunity for us all to gather and cultivate relationships with Nature and each other. Imagine kids playing in the budding woodlands while parents and guardians spend time exploring a plant, identifying bird songs, or exploring a hand craft.This experience is hoping to provide the perfect blend of learning and leisure for all ages!Expect to be unwinding in Nature, kids playing and exploring, and allowing time for curiosities and connections to grow!Location:208 Lincoln

Exploring Criminal Justice Reform, Art, and Social ChangeJoin us in the Great Hall for a thought-provoking day of films and discussions marking the 20th anniversary of the film Concrete, Steel, and Paint, directed by Tony Heriza and Cindy Burstein. Through three powerful documentaries, we’ll reflect on the evolution of criminal justice reform, social stigma, and the role of art in bridging divides. Additional films include Paint Me a Road Out of Here by director Catherine Gund, and Pardon Me, directed by Shuja Moore. Each film screening will be followed by a panel discussion exploring criminal justice reform, art and social

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Lavett is creating new works that will represent and amplify African folklore and tribal stories told from a Black woman’s perspective.Artist StatementThis body of work is inspired by cherished Storytime moments with my granddaughter, particularly our shared love for The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton. This powerful tale, rooted in an African American folktale, has also influenced one of my favorite authors, Toni Morrison, in Song of Solomon. These works serve as the foundation for my exploration of resilience, hope, and freedom throughout African American history.The Visual narrative I seek to convey traces a journey from Africa, through the

Join Leeway Foundation for a conversation-style Transformation Award (LTA) information session before the May 15th deadline.Nota: sesión sólo en inglés.Learn more about the Leeway Transformation AwardJoin Leeway Foundation for an in-person Transformation Award (LTA) Information Session and Guest Grantee Panel featuring insights from previous LTA grantees Andrea Walls (ACG '14, '20; LTA '21; WOO '20), candice iloh (LTA '24), and Heather Raquel Phillips (ACG '17; LTA' 20). Conversation moderated by Germaine Ingram (ACG '12; LTA '08). During the session, awardees will discuss their art for social change practice and their experience successfully applying for the LTA. Ask questions and learn

Street Movies! is a free screening and performance series bringing artists and independent short films to vibrant community spacesPresented in partnership with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, join us on Thursday, April 3rd for a curated screening of Middle Eastern shorts that combine politics with sci-fi and the supernatural. This program is co-curated by Joseph Fahim and will feature an opening performance by Palestinian composer and Buzoq player, Jiryis Murkus Ballan.Film Program:In Vitro (Dir. Larissa Sansour & Soren Lind, Palestine/Denmark/UK, 2019, 28 min): Commissioned by the Danish Arts Foundation for the 58th Venice Biennale, In Vitro, co-directed with Søren Lind, is

A FREE screening of Alex Eaves' documentary REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle The Planet, at STITCH AND DESTROY. .Celebrate the start of Earth Month with STITCH AND DESTROY! We are hosting a FREE screening of REUSE! , a documentary that inspired STITCH AND DESTROY's beginnings as a business dedicated to reusing textile waste.Reuse! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet by Alex EavesReuse! follows Reuse Pro Alex Eaves' cross-country adventure to the 48 contiguous US states. He finds endless reuse solutions for our waste problem that are sustainable, easy, and fun. And he learns how reuse benefits people, planet, and wallet.Check

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Show of art celebrating the many themes of Spring, with a concentration on all things EGGThe Craft Coven is hosting our second annual EGGY art show in the Cherry Street Pier first floor gallery until April 30th 2025. Opening reception will take place on April 4th for First Friday.What is EGGY?The theme eggy can be interpreted in many ways. This show is meant to be a celebration of all that Spring holds for our community. There are images that we connect with this time of year: eggs, rabbits, flowers, raindrops, color palette of pastels, greens and pinks just for example.

Come and unwind with us on First Friday with a laid-back game night!Come and unwind with us on First Friday with a laid-back game night!We’ll have several games on hand for 2 to 4 people to play at a time, and we will be trying out a vegan-themed card game that has just made its debut.Help us determine if it’s legit or not!Also, feel free to bring your own games (cards, dice, board games etc) for us to try!Entrance is free and donations are welcomed.Sign-up on AmericanVegan.org

Join us on Friday, April 4th for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show.Join us on Friday, April 4th from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show First Friday. We will have light refreshments.Register here if you plan to attend!If you wish to display your work, please fill out the google form linked below.https://forms.gle/HDsHb8VGVxFKnVrUAThis is an event to showcase works that Northeast Philadelphia Residents have created. You do not need to have taken classes at the LAB to partcipate.Mural Arts Philadelphia Tacony LAB Community Art Center is inviting

Come on out to this 1st Friday event! Learn about the artist Gustav Klimt then create a collage featuring you and a loved one.Welcome to **Gustav Klimt, Create, and Sip** event! Join us for a fun evening of art and creativity at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia. Get inspired by the works of the famous artist Gustav Klimt and unleash your own artistic talents. This in-person event will take place on **Tue Apr 4th, 2025** at **7:00 PM**. Come ready to create, sip on some drinks, and enjoy a relaxing evening by the waterfront. No experience is necessary, just bring

Please join us for a Producers Forum screening featuring Dawn Logsdon and Lucie FaulknorFree for All: The Public Library by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor (USA, 2025, 85 minutes) Free For All: The Public Library chronicles the more than a century long evolution of the nation’s public libraries, tracing the battles over who can enter, what belongs there, and who makes these decisions, while exploring how public commons are defined and defended. The film examines historical elements such as the central role of women, the institution’s role in cultural movements such as the Harlem Renaissance as well as current struggles

REGISTER HERE Trip Leader: Troy Bynum Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 180 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve. Dixon Meadow Preserve eBird Hotspot A Note About Our Field Trips: We encourage participants to regularly

Outdoors for All (Day Conference) convenes urban outdoor advocates around discussions centering improvement of access to natural resources.Since the summer of 2023, the Sally Blagg Family Foundation has been building relationships with landscape partners from across the Appalachian landscapes. Our goal was to return to our early American roots of environmental stewardship; exploration, subsistence farming and forest management. As we spent more time with individuals and institutions west of the fall line it became clear that deeper, more intentional, connectivity was necessary to bridge the so-called "urban/rural divide."The Outdoors for All (Community Day Conference) is a convening of urban outdoor

Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Please joing us at Lardner's Point Park for a couple hours of stewardship! We'll teach you about native plants and how to keep them thriving this spring for our beloved pollinators. Come get acquainted with this gem of a park that truly showcases the work of our organization and dedicated volunteers. Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under

Make an impact on Tacony Creek Park by cleaning up illegally dumped tires. This is a signature site of the Philly Spring Cleanup on 4.05Come celebrate The Philly Spring Cleanup with United by Blue , Philadelphia Parks and Rec, the Philadelphia Water Dept, The Office of Clean and Green, and TTF Watershed at Tacony Creek Park.We will come together to help preserve the health and beauty of Tacony Creek Park by tackling one of the largest illegal dumpsites in Philadelphia. Volunteers will remove illegally dumped tires as well as clear debris from surrounding streets. Being comfortable with lifting heavy objects

Please join us for Saturday Leadership Academy! Mentoring at its best by 100 Black Men of Philadelphia. "What They See Is What They'll Be"The 100 Black Men of Philadelphia (www.100BlackMenPhilly.org) is a brotherhood of successful black men who pull their resources and volunteer time to mentor black and diverse youth in the Philadelphia area. We provide "Safe Havens" for young folks to learn, development and have fun. Mentoring is a key preventive measure to stop "gun violence". YOUR CHILD COULD EARN UP TO $450 FOR JUST ATTENDING THE MENTORING PROGRAM ON 1st AND 3rd SATURDAY!It is easier to build strong

Join us Sat, April 5th, 10AM-1PM for the NW Community Spring Clean-Up! Meet at 5549 Germantown Ave. Tools & coffee provided!Join us for the Northwest Community Spring Clean-Up Project — Round 2!Let's come together to make our community shine! On Saturday, April 5th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, we’ll be gathering at Treasures (5549 Germantown Ave.) for a neighborhood clean-up effort as part of the Philly Spring Cleanup initiative.We’ll provide all tools and gloves — just bring your energy and community spirit!☕ Coffee and refreshments provided📍 Meeting Place: Treasures, 5549 Germantown Ave.🧤 Supplies: Tools and gloves providedThis clean-up is

Join us for a fun Saturday morning full of creativity and art projects for kids! This class is for ages 5-11.Welcome to MS Amy's Kid’s art class! This class is for ages 5-11years old. It is intended to be a fun and creative experience where children can explore their artistic talents. All materials are supplied, instruction included, and projects are planned for all abilities.The event will take place at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The kid's classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday 5-6:30pm and every 1st and 3rd Saturday 11-12:30pm in studio 13.Cherry street pier is a

Philly Goat Project is proud to partner with Grief Coach, Naila Francis, and offer the community Free Grief Walks in Nature alongside our herd of 13 goats. We welcome anyone to join us, regardless of loss and regardless of time since the loss. Join us for our Spring Grief Walk. Apr 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event This year, for each walk, we will be focusing on one of the 4 elements found in nature (fire, earth, water, air). Make sure to check out each

Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.This introductory course is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills in bird watching, focusing on the birds found in and around Philadelphia. Participants will learn bird identification techniques, key characteristics of local species, and effective bird-watching methods. By the end of the course, participants will feel confident in identifying common birds found in and around the city.

FREE, All ages, No reservations needed. Led by Naila Francis. Time 12-2 PM. Starts promptly at 12.FREE, All ages, No reservations needed. Led by Naila Francis. Rain date is Sunday, April 6th from 12pm-2pm. Please check social media for weather related changes.For more information check out our listing.Program Details: Our 2-hour program starts right at 12pm with a brief guided meditation. Then we will embark on a quiet 30-minute walk (goat walking optional) through the arboretum, with a few stops along the way for reflection. Our last hour of the program is devoted to an "open sharing" activity. This activity is based off of

Join us for an afternoon exploring native flowers, buzzing beehives, animals tracks, and other signs of spring!Flowers are blooming, pollinators are buzzing, and the days are getting longer. Join the Wagner Museum and our community partners, The Discovery Center, The Land Health Institute, and the Sanctuary Farm, in spotting the different signs of spring!Outside in the Wagner's yard, observe the shapes, sizes, and colors of different native flowers with The Land Health Institute. Then get an up-close look at a buzzing bee colony with Sanctuary Farm's real-life observation hive! In addition to observing, engage your creative skills by drawing animal-track

Afternoon Session: From Seed to Plant 1pm - 3pm. Learn the ins and outs of seed starting.Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 1:00pm – 3:00pmFrom Seed to Plant – Develop your skills in seed starting and in seed up-potting in this greenhouse hands-on afternoon session. Participants will learn the ins and outs of seed starting and will take home an entire tray of their newly planted seeds for their bounty-full vegetable and herb plot. Afternoon class 1:00pm – 3:00pm.Afternoon Sessions Fee: $15.00 per adult, $10.00 for children ages 10-16 with an adult.Register Today!Please note, the morning session, Vegetable Garden Design, requires

Create a small-scale, wall-hung collage art piece from items the artist collected and curated.Join us in the Lower Level of the Towne Center, at Park Towne Place from 2 - 4 PM on Saturday, April 5th , for an exclusive workshop with PTP artist-in-residence Jessie Renew.In this workshop, artist Jessie Renew will impart her techniques of creating mixed media and collaged artworks made from everyday items. Participants will learn about Jessie’s approach to cultivating creativity, seeing potential in everyday items, and processes of making art with these things using weaving, fusing, and adhering. Each participant will create a small-scale, wall-hung

Join us for a hands-up cyanotype workshop led by artist and photographer Mandy O'Donohue.Join us for a hands-on cyanotype workshop led by artist and photographer Mandy O'Donohue!Inspired by Carl Cheng's interest in experimental and alternative photographic processes, O'Donohue will teach participants how to assemble and develop cyanotype prints. Visitors are encouraged to drop in anytime during the posted hours to participate in this free workshop. All materials will be provided. No experience is required.This program is presented as part of the closing weekend programs for Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses.About the instructorMandy O’Donohue is a Philadelphia-based photographer and artist whose

Join us for a delightful Spring Dinner filled with delicious food, great company, and all the animals!Welcome to the Spring Dinner at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary! Join us for an evening of delicious food and great company! Start of with a glass a wine, hors d'oeuvres and a walk around the sanctuary to see Jude, George, Dolly and all your other LFS friends! Followed by a divine whole-food, plant-based, multicourse seated dinner in the barn compliments of Chef Hilary Mace and her team at The Art of Ceremonial Cooking! This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a seasonal meal while supporting

Join Philly Queer Birders for an outing at Awbury Arboretum. Free and no registration required!

It’s a gravel-grinding good time!Hone your off-pavement skills, meet new friends, and have some fun during the Gritty City Gravel Series.Each ride will kick off from a Trek Philadelphia-area shop, then we’ll ride about 20 miles at a no-drop pace on mixed terrain. Gravel is lurking everywhere, so get ready to explore the dirt outside your door every first Sunday of the month from December – April.Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.Route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49208130Looking for your local Gritty City Ride? Check out when and where the different series rides are taking place:Trek Bicycle Philadelphia Manayunk - December

Join us for a little spring cleaning at Tacony Creek Park! United by Blue and TTF Watershed Tacony Creek CleanupJoin us for a little spring cleaning with United by Blue and TTF Watershed at Tacony Creek Park.We will be coming together to help preserve the health and beauty of Tacony Creek. We will be meeting at The Tacony Creek Park - Whitaker Gateway, there is plenty of street parking around the gateway.Come join our cleanup crew for a chance to win a United by Blue backpack made out of recycled plastic and stick around for free food after the cleanup.

Start off Earth Month right and learn how to make seed bombs!Start off Earth Month right and learn how to make seed bombs! Our seed bombs are a mixture of clay, compost, and native wildflower seeds. Get your hands dirty and make your own seed bombs that you can plant in your garden or throw in an empty lot. This is a drop-in friendly event, no ticket is required. Each seed bomb will be $5 to make or 3 bombs for $12. Seed bombs purchases will be available at STITCH AND DESTROY during the event. TOSS THEM AND REJUVINATE THE

Community-centered experience designed for women to connect, reflect, and grow together—physically, mentally, and spiritually.Sis Walks & Talks is a community-centered experience designed for women to connect, reflect, and grow together—physically, mentally, and spiritually. It’s more than just a walk; it’s a safe space for meaningful conversations, sisterhood, and self-care in nature.Our next walk will take place at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, April 6, from 3 PM to 5 PM. This beautiful refuge offers a peaceful, scenic setting where we can enjoy nature, move our bodies, and engage in uplifting discussions.What to Expect:✨ A refreshing walk through nature’s

Learn about PHL Catalyst Fund eligibility, funding opportunities ($10K-$50K grants), and resources for entrepreneurs.Philadelphia is launching an innovative GRANT: the Catalyst Fund—a $5 million grant program designed to help businesses start, sustain, and scale.In this live interview, we sit down with Leslie Acosta of the Philadelphia Commerce Department to break down the eligibility, funding opportunities ($10K-$50K grants), and how the fund goes beyond capital by providing mentorship, business education, and ecosystem support. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to bridge capital gaps or a business ready to expand, this episode will give you the insights you need to take advantage of

A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper.Paper Jam! A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper. Bring a project you’re working on or make something with available materials. All are welcome!Free workshop led by teaching artist Cory Kram!

A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews.The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion.The schedule:March 31st - Karen WarringtonApril 7th - Alfie PolittApril 14th - John ChurchvilleApril 21st - Barbara Easley-CoxApril 28th - TBDMay 5th - Bilal QayyumMay 12th - Rev. Pamela WilliamsMay 19th - Joann BellEach session will feature immersive audio stories followed by a guided discussion,

Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the First Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September - December & February - June). First Saturday programs have their own EventBrite listings

2025 Season Garden PassThis pass allows entry to the gardens and grounds of Nemours Estate during regular business hours throughout the 2025 season, including outdoor events.Explore 200-acres of French-inspired formal gardens, grounds, and woodlands. No entry to Mansion or Chauffeur's Garage.INSTRUCTIONS: Guests only need to purchase this pass once. Upon first visit to Nemours Estate please provide your information and the type of pass you purchased.Open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.IMPORTANT: Last entry is at 4 p.m. and Gardens close at 5 p.m.Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

Learn about PHL Catalyst Fund eligibility, funding opportunities ($10K-$50K grants), and resources for entrepreneurs.Are you a small business owner in Philadelphia looking for funding to start, sustain, or scale your business? Join us for an exclusive Catalyst Fund Information Session, where you'll get a deep dive into this $5 million grant program designed to help businesses grow, create jobs, and build wealth. In this session, you'll learn:How to qualify for the catalyst fundThe industries and businesses eligible to applyHow to prepare a strong application, including growth plans and financialsAdditional support available, including mentorship, business coaching, and capital accessThis is your

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 6-7 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!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

WURD Radio celebrates Black women business owners with the 2025 Level Up contest, in partnership with WVON (Chicago) and KJLH (Los Angeles).WURD Radio celebrates this year's Level Up contest, in partnership with WVON (Chicago), and KJLH (Los Angeles). This year we’re continuing to amplify Black women-owned businesses who are making a difference in their communities. We thank everyone who nominated themselves or a Black woman-owned business of their choosing. We will begin the selection process of our 5 finalists and be in touch ahead of the Level Up Pitch Party competition.Be sure to join us on Tuesday, April 8, where

Join us for a 4-week outdoor Tai Chi seriesWEDNESDAYS SERIESTai Chi9:30–10:30 AM4-week series: 4/9 – 4/30Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiTai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles that underlie this martial art. Tai Chi is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind and relaxed body.All levels welcome. Classes will be held outdoors with an indoor option for inclement weather.Members: $48/4-week seriesNon-Members: $68/4-week series

Join us for an exciting opportunity to network, learn, and discover the latest opportunities in clean energy employer support!You're Invited to the Clean Energy Grant Lunch & LearnHosted by Philadelphia Energy AuthorityJoin us for an exciting opportunity to network, learn, and discover the latest opportunities in clean energy employer support!PLEASE RSVP BY 4/4/2025!Clean Energy Employers Include:Advanced ManufacturingBuilding WeatherizationEnergy EfficiencyClean Energy GenerationClean Grid and StorageClean FuelsSolar, Wind, HydroelectricSustainable TransportationClean Energy HVAC & Electricity GenerationBusinesses engaged in Environmental Sustainable PracticesAt the Clean Energy Mixer, you'll:🌱 Learn how the Clean Energy Grant can support your employee retention, on-the-job training and diverse recruitment goals📚

Learn how to stand up for your rights as a tenant at our workshop - don't let landlords push you around!Tenant Rights WorkshopCome join us for an informative workshop on tenant rights at the ECS St Barnabas Community Resource Center. Learn about your rights as a tenant, how to deal with common issues, and where to seek help if needed. This in-person event is a great opportunity to empower yourself and ensure you are knowledgeable about your rights as a renter. Don't miss out on this valuable workshop!

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 9–JUNE 25Wednesday Walkabouts1:00–2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and seasonal landscape. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, our Rhododendron collection, native plants, Jenkins’ history, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of five or more are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact: tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Help Keep Our Waterways Clean: Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event Join us for a fun and impactful volunteer event as we mark the Olde Richmond neighborhood storm drains! Many people don’t realize that storm drains flow directly into local waterways—meaning litter, chemicals, and pet waste can end up in the same rivers we rely on for drinking water, fishing, and recreation. By adding educational markers to storm drains, we’re helping spread awareness and prevent pollution right at the source. This volunteer event is in partnership with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary - all supplies will be provided, and no

Anthropologist Deirdre de la Cruz on the efforts to develop and enact reparative approaches to her institutions's Philippines collections.Wolf Humanities Center • University of Pennsylvania2024–2025 FORUM ON KEYWORDS“It’s Your Curse,” and Other Lessons in Repairing Historical HarmDeirdre de la CruzAssociate Professor of History and Asian Languages and Cultures, University of MichiganThe University of Michigan possesses extensive archival, photographic, archaeological and natural history collections from the Philippines, many of which were built during the American colonial period from objects, images, and ancestors taken without the consent of local source communities. In this talk, historical anthropologist Deirdre de la Cruz introduces a

Join us for a fun and interactive evening event exploring rare books, archives, and library collections.Join our curators and librarians for a fun after-hours event in the Othmer Library’s reading room where you’ll have the opportunity tosee unexpected treasures not usually on displaymake a craft to take homesupport the library by adopting collection itemsand much more!About the Othmer LibraryThe Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History is an independent research library encompassing the history of chemistry and related sciences and industries.The Othmer Library was founded in 1988 when Donald and Mildred Topp Othmer announced their challenge grant

Combining nature, mindfulness, and community engagement is such a powerful way to connect people to the environment.Mindful Birding pairs observing birds with mindfulness techniques and creating a practice that cultivates a heightened awareness. Labeling or identifying birds is not the primary focus, but instead the intention is slowing down and noticing, using birds as our guides.Holly Merker (co-author of the book "Ornitherapy": A Mindful Birding and Forest Bathing Guide, and Co-host of the Mindful Birding Podcast Mindful Birding Network , Founder & Member), will teach us how to use mindfulness exercises that engage our sensory awareness while intentionally tuning into

A textile reuse, mending, and upcycling gathering. Drop-in every other week!BYO mending projects. I’ll be on hand to help, whether it’s darning, patching, or something else. Some basic supplies (needles, embroidery thread, pins, scissors, sewing machine, iron, interfacing, basic thread) will be provided.Feel free to BYO handcraft, specific color thread, etc.This gathering is about repairing our clothes and extending the life of our textile belongings, together. Come fix that hole in your sock, sew on that button, hem that pair of pants.Show up, hang out, and fix your things.While this isn’t a formal workshop or class, support is available for

Join Coyote Tracks for a morning filled with family, neighbors, and Nature!Join your friends at Coyote Tracks and some local neighbors for a Family Nature Day!This is an opportunity for us all to gather and cultivate relationships with Nature and each other. Imagine kids playing in the budding woodlands while parents and guardians spend time exploring a plant, identifying bird songs, or exploring a hand craft.This experience is hoping to provide the perfect blend of learning and leisure for all ages!Expect to be unwinding in Nature, kids playing and exploring, and allowing time for curiosities and connections to grow!Location:208 Lincoln

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Open (BYO) Craft Night at The Resource Exchange!Calling all of our Philly friends! Every 2nd Thursday of the month The Resource Exchange is open late until 8pm for after-hours access to our shop & gallery, plus rotating events & activites!THIS MONTH'S FEATURED EVENT:Open Craft Night! 🎨🖼️🎭April 10 | 5-8pmFREE • BYO supplies.snacks.bevs.*please RSVP so we have a head countCome by, kick back, and enjoy a fun night of casual crafting & connecting at the r.e.! Bring a sketchbook, some magazines & glue, crochet supplies – whatever inspires you! Got a work in progress? Bring it on over & receive some

Come meet beloved children's author Laurence Pringle and chat about his books in person at our author talk.Laurence Pringle is a well-known children's nonfiction author, particularly famous for his engaging books on science, nature, and animals. Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet the renowned author in person. Laurence Pringle will be sharing insights about his writing process and inspirations on this, sure to be memorable, night. Don't miss this chance to interact with a talented author. Mark your calendars and spread the word to fellow Laurnece Pringle enthusiasts!Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation

Join us for a conversation between two bestselling authors Lisa Ko and Emma Eisenberg on Ko's recently published Memory Piece, a visionary novel of friendship, art, and ambition that asks: What is the value of a meaningful life? Lisa Ko is the author of the nationally bestselling novel The Leavers, which was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and the PEN/Hemingway Award, and winner of the 2016 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Ko’s short fiction has appeared in The Best American Short Stories and her essays and nonfiction have been published in The New York Times and The Believer. Emma Copley Eisenberg is the author of the

Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility, and meet our talented members, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our upgraded shops, including textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. Learn about membership, classes, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community, be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. This month join us for: April Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair!

Come to Tree House Books for free pizza and a book signing with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, author of cookbook, We the Pizza.Join us for an exclusive book signing with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, Founder of Down North Pizza and author of the new cookbook, We the Pizza. Grab a free slice of their award-winning pizza and enjoy an author chat with Muhammad at 6:30pm.Created and launched by Philly born-and-bred entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the mission of Down North Pizza is to reduce recidivism rates in North Philly and serve up delicious food while doing it.More than just a cookbook, We the Pizza features empowering