Come through and experience a community art show that opens stories through performance, visual art, and archival exploration.We are gathering to celebrate Jazz! April is full of jazz experiences in Philadelphia. We are providing space for people to gather, be inspired, and share. An open mic! accessible for local musicans, performers, and supporters to share their voice.A community art show of visual, perforamnces, and archival engagment. An artist talk and closing show to honor the participants and their stories. If interested in submitting work, please fill out this formIf you are interested in vending - email rad.love.philly@gmail.comThird Thursday Jam Session:

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Discover many wild foods that grow locally in the eastern United States, the nutritive benefits they have, and how to be ethical foragers.THURSDAY, APRIL 17Backyard Bounty: Foraging at Home7:00–8:30 PMMarissa Jacobs, Trained Forager, Certified Herbalist, and Founder of The Art of EcologyAre you interested in eating seasonally, and creating delicious meals with whole, sustainably sourced ingredients? Look no further than your backyard! Discover the many wild foods that grow locally in the eastern United States, the nutritive benefits they have, and how to be ethical foragers. Feel more confident in your plant identification skills and discover some fun recipes to

Hear from PCSSM researchers and students on their latest work in communication science.The Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media is excited to host its first PCSSM Research Day. Hear from PCSSM researchers and students on their latest work in communication science on climate, health, energy justice, climate action, agency & motivation, and more. There will be talks, a poster session, and a networking opportunity at the end of the day.Location: Room 109, Annenberg School for CommunicationTime: 10:00am-3:15pmThis is an in-person event and talks will be recorded and posted to our YouTube for later viewing. Registration required. Questions? Reach

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

MS. Amy has all the materials and years of teaching experience. She can show you how to make your own one of a kind journal.Welcome to the Japanese Stab Journal event! Join us on Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM in studio 4&7 at cherry street pier in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Get ready to immerse yourself in the art of Japanese stab binding and create your very own unique journal. This hands-on workshop will teach you the techniques of binding using beautiful paper, cardboard, and thread. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Don't

Join us for a fun workshop where you'll create your own kaleidoscope flower frame, plus enjoy some sweet treats with Little Treat!Kaleidoscope Flower Frame Workshop w/ Little TreatCome join us at Little Treat (613 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia) for a fun and creative workshop where you'll get to make your very own kaleidoscope flower frame! Led by Christiana, this hands-on event will let you unleash your inner artist while enjoying a cozy community setting, complete with snacks & beverages. No experience necessary. Though it may look complicated, kaleidescope-style designs actually simplify the process so you can let go of overthinking &

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, APRIL 19Photo Walks9:00–11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, April 19, May 17, and June 21

Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive Our meeting location is about a .5-mile hike from both primary parking locations, as Bells Mill Road will be closed from Lykens Lane to Germantown Ave starting around 7:00 am. Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. Please note that there will only be porta potty access during the service day. Even though every day is Earth Day for us as FOW, we always love to do something extra special for the Wissahickon around April 22nd. This year, we’ll be showing some extra

Join us with your family to help the Riverbend Preserve blossom!Volunteers are invited to help ready the preserve for the spring and summer seasons. This event is free and open to all.Spring is a wonderful time to plant trees and work on the preserve just before the warmth of summer! Planting trees and tending gardens at the preserve helps to combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed.Registration is required as spaces are limited. Please bring your own water and work gloves to

Come and enjoy your favorite Winter Market but with a Egg-celent Scavenger hunt!Join us on April 19th for the Lansdowne Winter Market and our fun, inclusive Eggnostic Egg Hunt! Enjoy amazing vendors, a vibrant community, and an egg -citing scavenger hunt open to all. Don’t miss out on the springtime fun! 🌸🥚

Roll up your sleeves & grab a friend, join us in our efforts to Keep Norristown Beautiful!Small changes have a BIG impact on our community!Join us on April 19TH at 10am for our 3rd Annual Community Clean-up. This event is completely FREE and all ages are welcome!Grab your family, friends, and colleagues, and let's work together to make Norristown a cleaner place for us all to live!W e will meet Ackey's Park (on the Sterigere St. side) at 10 AM and then begin to collect trash within the surrounding area, making our way down Sterigere St. towards Stanbridge St., then

Celebrate the grand opening of Plant and People Shop + Café! Ribbon cutting, giveaways, tastings & more!Celebrate with us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, as we officially open our expanded space dedicated to plants, wellness, and community. We are excited to share this new space with our community and showcase what we can create and celebrate together as it begins to blossom.Event Highlights:Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AMSamplings from Nourish Café:Free wellness samples (while supplies last)Chair massagesHourly rafflesThe new Plant and People Shop + Café is a space for connection, creativity, and well-being. Explore a curated selection of

Celebrate IDMS with a guided history and architectural tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College .Did you know Philadelphia is home to 67 of the country's 2,618 National Historic Landmarks? On the weekend of April 19, many of Philadelphia's landmarks will offer special events as part of an annual celebration of the International Day of Monuments and Sites (IDMS) organized by the Global Philadelphia Association.We will be celebrating IDMS with a guided walking tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle

Join us for a fun Saturday art class for kids to unleash their creativity! This. Lass 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 very

A guided tour devoted to those who fought for freedom during the American Civil War.Many of you have asked for it, and we're both honored and pleased to finally be able to offer it to you: Mount Vernon Cemetery's first ever CIVIL WAR VETERANS TOUR.After 3 long years of battling the vines, the Friends of Mount Vernon Cemetery have located a sizable number of graves of those who fought (and in some cases died) during the American Civil War.Join us for this inaugural off-roads guided tour that is not only designed to take visitors all throughout the property's 28 acres

CAICU is a public art series highlighting Puerto Rican-themed gardens in Norris Square, created by local organizers in the 1980s.Mural Arts’ CAICU project kicks off its Philadelphia 2025 event series with a new mural at the corner of Front & Susquehanna, honoring the Norris Square community's rich history and Caribbean heritage. This mural celebrates the legacy and evolution of this space by reimagining previous works on this wall. Lead artists: Celso Gonzalez of Loíza, Puerto Rico, and Omar García, “Angurria,” of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Collaborating artists: Dan One, Calo Rosa, and the Taína Sisters.El proyecto CAICU de Mural Arts

Join us for our Earth Day Celebration on the farm where Awbury Food Forest lead volunteer Jeannie Gerth will lead a spring forage walk where attendees will harvest and remove garlic mustard from the food forest. Attendees will then be invited to make a tasty garlic mustard side and a spicy condiment with the harvest!

Join us at the Self-Directed Education Forum to explore alternative learning methods and empower young people and families!Philly Free School and Natural Creativity are excited to announce their annual Self-Directed Education Forum with guest speaker, M.This engaging event brings together parents and young people who are eager to explore the world of self-directed education. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various educational spaces in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, participate in insightful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about alternative learning methods. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, exploration, and community as we celebrate the

Join us at The Farm at Awbury on April 19th from 12pm - 4pm to celebrate Earth Day! We’re inviting our friends, neighbors, and the entire Philadelphia community to come out for a fun day of volunteering, fun with The Philly Goat Project, live demos, and so much more!

Join us to watch Grumblethorpe transform into a Wisteria Wonderland, alongside a variety of tulips and other Spring bulbs. Enjoy Spring Garden Moments and a cup of Wisteria lemonade at Grumblethorpe for the Historic Germantown Stamp Rally Kickoff!

FREE Fun with the goats and many other wonderful outdoor activiteis. Event is from 12-4, goats will be out spending time with friends from 112PMVolunteer Activity on The Farm → help us clear vines and multiflora, cut and clear ivy from mature trees and invasive honeysuckle, remove old tree cages from young trees, and more!Join Jeannie Girth in the Awbury Food Forest for a Foraging Activity! This is a ticketed event, you can purchase tickets for the AFF Workshops here:Join the S(tree)twork Project at the Lighting House to make leaf prints and natural art!Join @fletcherstreeturbanridingclub for horse rides around the

Join us at Chimaera Gallery for an immersive Sound Bath Jam — a unique meditative experience that surrounds you in soothing, healing sound. Unlike a traditional sound bath, this collaborative event brings together multiple sound artists who will weave a rich and layered soundscape using crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, chimes, and more. Let the harmonious interplay of frequencies guide you into a deep state of relaxation and mindfulness. Whether you're seeking stress relief, emotional release, or simply a moment of stillness, this collective performance offers a rejuvenating journey inward. Featured practitioners include: ✨ Kelly Lawler(@kellylawler555) ✨ Ariel Monroe (@deltae.m.wellness)

OHYUNG, an alter ego and solo project of composer/ musician/artist Lia Ouyang Rusli, will present a performance featuring their new album You Are Always On My Mind. As a conversation between her trans self and her former self, the unstructured performance pushes boundaries, turning AAI's theater into a spectacle of excessive emotion that drives audiences to derangement. The performance's intense self-focus with full dopamine release offers transformative relaxation. The performance opens with two acts, Anne Ishii x Clint Takeda and Asphalt Savannahs. You are on your feet all throughout the night. You Are Always On My Mind came out March 28th co-released by Brooklyn’s NNA Tapes and the UK’s Phantom Limb.

An Introduction to Setting Type and Printing on a Vandercook Press at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library.Learn the basics of printing letterpress at The Soapbox, from setting type, to locking up your form on the press, to printing (and cleaning!) using the Vandercook cylinder press. Other methods of image making will be discussed. Explore our type drawers and gain the basic skills you need to work during Open Hours. A materials fee covers paper, ink, other consumables, and studio maintenance.Please note: Masks are required for this workshop, regardless of vaccination status. The instructor reserves the right to

Join us in the One Art Courtyard for live music, local vendors, farm to table food, yoga, and good vibes!Wow it's 4/20 SZN already! We are so excited to invite you all to our season opening event: One Art's Annual 4/20Just as spring starts we like to invite our community out to shake off any remnants of the winter blues and gather to celebrate the Earth - and all that grows from it!!! ;)By day, you can expect good music, good food, live painting, yoga, vendors, and all over good energy - the perfect family fun day! And as the

Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, APRIL 21Bird Walk7:45 – 8:45 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensSearch for spring migratory birds, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of charge

Dispose of your electronic waste sustainably during Earth Week with PAR!Help us celebrate Earth Week by participating in an electronics recycling drive. This event is a collaboration between Haverford's Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER), the Arboretum, and PAR-Recycleworks. Large appliances, light bulbs, and batteries will not be accepted. All data on devices is wiped and destroyed.This event will take place in the South Lot. The drive will then be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Most items are able to be recycled free of cost, but some items have a cost in order to ensure

In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay and then painting it.In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay. This class is a good beginning to working with air dry clay.In the second class when your piece is dry, we will be painting them. Class is from 6:00pm-8:00pm. When signing up for this class, you are comitting to attend both sessions.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other

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,

An introduction to Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose to

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!Our 10 AM class is SOLD OUT but we added a new 11 AM class! Click here to learn more and register._______________________________TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/22–5/13 • 10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must

Let's come together for A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service Project to clean up our community and make a positive impact on our planet!A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service ProjectIn its seventh year, A Broader Green day of service, a partnership between Temple Alumni and the North Broad Renaissance, celebrates Earth Day with a focus on kicking off the landscaping season, raising awareness about the NBR's maintenance and landscaping program, and supporting ongoing efforts to improve the health and quality of life along North Broad Street. Through education and hands-on activities, this year’s project includes beautifying planting beds

Join a member of the Leeway staff for a one-to-one virtual applicant support session before the May 15th deadline.Para concertar una reunión virtual en español, envíe un correo electrónico a info@leeway.org o regístrese a través de esta página e indique que desea una sesión en español en el campo de acomodaciones del formulario de pedido.Join a member of the Leeway staff for a one-to-one virtual applicant support session. This is a chance to get direct feedback on your Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) application before the May 15th deadline.Session will occur either virtually or by phone. After you register, call or

April 22, 2025 • 12 PM ET • Virtual Join us for a virtual armchair conversation on groundbreaking advances in breeding plants to thrive in a warming world. This event features William Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, and Dr. Doris Wagner, DiMaura Professor of Biology at Penn Arts & Sciences. Dr. Wagner is also the inaugural director of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center (Plant ARC), a new initiative dedicated to sustainable, plant-based solutions for addressing climate change. They will engage in a captivating discussion about Plant ARC’s pioneering research on cellular

Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders!Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders! Learn about the species that live in the Park and how we can help amphibians thrive. Best for ages 6 and up.

Join CEOs Stanley Bergman of Henry Schein Inc and Farooq Kathwari of Ethan Allen Interiors to discuss how the business leaders address bias.Jewish and Muslim leaders have worked together for years advocating for issues of common concern. A primary focus has been combatting the rise in bias and hate crimes in our country. CEOs Stanley Bergman and Farooq Kathwari will share their experiences in leading these efforts.SpeakersSince 1989, Stanley M. Bergman has been Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500® company and the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based

This is a free event. Please sign up so we can gauge our crowd. Donations are graciously accepted so we can continue offering programs like this to the community.  10% off  Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!   Live Music by Jeff Alexander From flower pots to meadows, we will discuss how you can add essential pollinators to your world.  Judy Wicks will talk about her personal commitment to sustainable living and why she turned her yard into a meadow. Backyard Biome Design will give a presentation about their work creating Judy’s meadow and other important sustainable land projects. 

Please join the Powel House Committee and PhilaLandmarks for a special day of touring three historic mansions along the Delaware River.Please join the Powel House Committee and PhilaLandmarks for a special day of touring. We will be visiting three historic mansions along the Delaware River and enjoying lunch at the oldest tavern in Pennsylvania.As an added bonus we will have a special guide on the bus to provide additional information about interesting places we pass as we travel from site to site. Our tour will start at the lovely Glen Foerd house built in 1850 by Charles Macalester. The next

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

Raised beds and raised awareness! Volunteer to clean up the West Oak Lane Library garden and some early Spring planting.Earth Day is Everyday!Volunteer to prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2025 growing season.Urban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support climate resiliency, a healthier environment, and health & wellness. Urban gardens like the one at the West Oak Lane Library are an integral part of a healthy neighborhood providing an avenue for food sovereignty.All ages are invited to help prepare the

Help us with our yarn bombing! Join the Tacony LAB for machine knitting knit nights! No experience needed and all ages welcome!We need volunteers to help us crank out massive panels of colors on our knitting machines for our yarn bomb project near Lardners Point Park!All ages welcome and no experience needed. Walk in EventTacony 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

Lindsey Scannapieco will discuss the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine.This presentation by Lindsey Scannapieco, the Founder of Scout, will focus on the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine, where Strickland, Furness, and Haviland left their influence. Since 1892, these spaces have nurtured artists, makers, and educators --- giving rise to institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now, we have the opportunity to build on that foundation, transforming these interconnected buildings into a dynamic ecosystem of studios, small businesses, non-profits, and artist residences—an open-ended, ever-evolving place of

Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler - it's gonna be a blast!Join Us for Game Night at the Co-op!Looking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started, but feel free to bring your favorites to share.Make a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared foods section and settle in for some friendly competition. All ages are welcome, and it's BYOB for the grown-ups.Come for

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

Attend this virtual session to discuss the exhibit Provisions with artist Rainey Tildale '94 and poet Charlotte BoulayProvisions is a collaboration between artist Rainey Tisdale '94 and poet Charlotte Boulay (HC staff), which will be on display at the Entrance Ramp Gallery of Lutnick Library from April 1 - June 2, 2025. Join us for a behind-the-scenes discussion on the making of the exhibit with Rainey and Charlotte. Provisions invites the Haverford community to experience poetry as tangible nourishment that girds us for the work of being human. The exhibit showcases Rainey's "poem preserves"—buckeyes inscribed with carefully selected poems, nestled

Join us for a month long journey to learn about primitive pottery including: hand building, wild clay processing, and wood fired ceramics!Welcome to Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware! Join 4 Elements Earth Education at Historic Rittenhouse Town for this hands-on experience series where you'll be introduced to the ancient art of creating pottery from scratch (well, soil actually). You will be guided through the stages of processing wild clay, crafting with various hand building techniques, and utilizing only wood on an open fire to produce your very own earthenware creation. Get ready to roll up your sleeves,

Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver, then themed crafted to take home.Monthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.

Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry.It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month!Bring you and yours. We’ll bring the fresh foods, plates, and poems.

Meet to discuss the newest book from Robin Wall Kimmerer, famous author of Braiding Sweetgrass.This book is available to borrow at the Andorra Free library. This book club meets the last Thursday of every month at 3pm . Please shop local if you plan to buy it!

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

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about environmental artists and making a craft!Celebrate Earth Day by joining Narberth Community Library for a fun and creative event! In the "Wrapping the World in Colors Art Program with Craft", children will learn about two environmental artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Together, they transformed natural and urban landmarks by wrapping them in fabric, surrounding them with material, and even hanging cloth over them. One of their goals was to make people notice and appreciate the beauty of their everyday environment.In the second part of the class, kids will create an art project inspired by the

Combining nature, mindfulness, and community engagement is such a powerful way to connect people to the environment.Join us in this collaborative effort with Wild Birds Unlimited in Glen Mills, Holly Merker (co-author of the book "Ornitherapy", A Mindful Birding and Forest Bathing Guide, and Co-host of the Mindful Birding PodcastMindful Birding Network, Founder & Member), and Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. (We will meet at the entrance of the Arboretum. Look for the sign).Mindful Birding pairs observing birds with mindfulness techniques, creating a practice that cultivates a heightened awareness and fosters connections. Labeling or identifying birds is not the primary

This month, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion.Join us for Old City Untapped, a free gathering where history and hops come together! This month, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion. This is a free event open to the public but please RSVP so we have an idea of how many to expect. The only way to guarantee a seat is to arrive early!Historical romance author Rose Lerner shares her research into Jewish social, legal, and political

Join PHS on an hour-long tour of the green roof at PECO’s downtown Philadelphia headquarters. At 45,000 square feet, the PECO green roof offers stunning views of the city. It includes an observation deck and an “intensive” area featuring large planters filled with native grasses and perennials such as switchgrass, little bluestem grass, Agastache, and Amsonia. Pre-registration of all participants is required one week in advance of the tour. No walk-ins allowed. DATE April 24, 2025 TIME 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm COST General Admission: $15 PHS Members: $10 LOCATION PECO Building 2301 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19103

Join us on either April 24th or 27th for a community meeting to help shape the future of Lansdowne through art, business, and community!The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is crafting a five-year strategic plan as part of our Main Street Matters designation renewal. This plan will drive our efforts to empower the community, strengthen connections between artists and residents, and build a more resilient small business ecosystem.Join us at one of two community meetings where we’ll share our draft plan and invite feedback from residents, artists, business owners, and stakeholders. Attend whichever works best for your schedule, as both

Help us kick off our opening weekend sale!Early Access Plant PartyThursday, April 24, 5:30 - 8 PMKick off the growing season by attending our exclusive opening night party! Get first dibs on plants while enjoying an open bar and hors d'oeuvres in the company of other plant enthusiasts.Experts from the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society as well as Jenkins' horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert guidance on plant selection throughout the evening.Can't join us for our Early Access Plant Party? Shop during our Plant Sale Weekend on Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27 from

Archaeologist Jillian Gale will discuss how she uses archaeological and archival data to document how people navigated enslavement.WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNERLandscapes of Enslavement in the Chesapeake and Caribbean, with Jillian Galle, PhDAs an archaeologist, Jillian Galle studies how thousands of small artifacts, from ceramics and fish bone to tobacco pipes and glass trade beads, can reveal previously hidden patterns in human behavior. For twenty-five years, her work with The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery at Monticello has brought together millions of artifacts, field notes, maps, and images from dozens of sites of enslavement across the American South and Caribbean.

Make your own zine at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this eventDo you have a story to tell, information to share, or art/poems to display? Join this Zine-Making and Bookbinding Workshop, no experience is required! Zines are a great way of sharing your ideas with your community, and we’ll work together to craft your zine!This class will focus on creating a zine out of your idea, covering how to make zines and bind small books. We’ll learn how to make 3 styles of zines. and 2 bookbinding styles. You can decide what matches your

Come learn how to harness the power of herbs and spices for your health with Ursula Adams in your own kitchen!Explore the powerful medicinal properties of common herbs and spices found in the kitchen. From parsley, cilantro to turmeric and ginger, these kitchen staples have long been used for their healing qualities, offering benefits like reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. The workshop will provide an overview of the most popular herbs and spices, detailing their unique health benefits and practical ways to incorporate them into everyday cooking. We will prepare 2 separate recipes – a versatile Chimichurri as well as

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome the amazing Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for a special workshop around Black Joy.Joy Is Your Birthright!We are thrilled to welcome author, and NAACP Image Award winner, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for an intimate, hands-on workshop experience around reclaiming BLACK JOY.So many of us are looking for ways to reclaim JOY in light of the challenges and chaos of this moment in our country. It's incredibly important that we are intentional with, as Tracey says, "writing joy into our days." Through this micro-workshop Tracey will walk us through some of the exercises in the Black Joy Playbook

Photo courtesy of Brad Maule Meeting at the parking lot across from Walnut Lane Golf Club Join Debbie and Jim as we hunt for spring ephemerals! Last year we saw spring beauties, mayapples, bloodroot, jack-in-the- pulpit, trout lilies, and trillium. Will we be that lucky this year? We’ll also check on what the frogs are doing at the frog pond. We may visit some points of historical interest on our route. This hike is about 4.5 miles and we will plan to spend about 3 hours on the trails. There are some rocky ascents and a particularly rocky descent, so

Join birding expert Tony Croasdale for birding walks in the Wissahickon and NW Philly during the peak spring migration.Thursday, April 17, 10 amFridays 10 am, April 25- May 30Except May 23-7:30amJoin birding expert Tony Croasdale for a series of birding walks during the peak spring migration. We will explore different Parks and recreation sites in Wissahickon Park and Northwest Philadelphia.April 17- Valley Green (meet outside Valley Green Inn) Wood DucksApril 25- Rex Ave (meet at Rex Ave trailhead), Louisiana WaterthrushMay 2- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (meet at Lare St and Porty Royal Ave) Warblers, etcMay 9- Pastorius Park (meet at Shawnee

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!The Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4, 1902, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield, Class of 1899, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day.This year Luke Hamilton will be our guest speaker. Luke is a preserve manager with Natural Lands