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A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
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Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: I St. & Ramona Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Are native cultivars as valuable in pollinator habitat gardens as straight native species? Native plants are generally recommended for supporting pollinators, but the growing demand for native plants, coupled with the horticulture industry’s desire for plants with unique characteristics, has led to the increased breeding and availability of native cultivars or “nativars.” Annie White was one of the first researchers in the country to evaluate native cultivars based on their ecological value instead of just their garden performance. Informed by both years of rigorous field research and real-world landscape design experience, Annie’s talk discusses both the benefits and challenges of
Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we
The Clay Studio presents Figuring Space, a new exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists based in the United States. Each of the artists explores their individual cultural identity and what it means to be human through their figurative sculptures. The powerful figures will serve as a body of evidence to lay bare the issues that permeate American art and social culture. Figuring Space is co-curated by Jennifer Zwilling, Curator and Director of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio, and Dr. Kelli Morgan, Professor of the Practice and Director of Cultural Studies at Tufts University.
Bluebird numbers were once in decline but thanks to the efforts of conservation minded individuals and organizations their numbers have increased. Unfortunately, some Bluebird lovers think they are doing a good deed by simply putting up a nest box in their back yard. That is not the case and often can do more harm than good. Join us for this informative session if you are interested in being a responsible Bluebird ‘landlord’ or just want to learn more about these charismatic and native cavity nesting birds.
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
DATE Saturday, January 14, 2023 - Sunday, January 22, 2023 TIME 12:00am - 11:59pm We’re excited to announce the return of our WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt: a FREE, all-ages scavenger hunt to encourage exploration of Fairmount Park even during the coldest months. This six-week self-guided Scavenger Hunt begins on Saturday, January 14th and ends on Sunday, February 26th, focusing on different geographic areas of the park each week: Week 1: East River (Art Museum / Kelly Drive) Week 2: West River (MLK Drive) Week 3: Lower East Park (below Girard Ave.) Week 4: Lower West Park (Centennial District, below Montgomery
Meet at the Valley Green Inn The middle section of the Wissahickon Valley Park is notable for its rich history. The tension between the patriots seeking independence and the Torries, who wanted to remain loyal to the crown, was real and played out in the Wissahickon. Nearly a century later, taverns, aka roadhouses, played a pivotal role in bringing Philadelphians to the Wissahickon. Other sites along our intended route include a failed gold mine, historic mills, the site of the first known baptisms in the Wissahickon on a frigid Christmas morning, the Fingerspan Bridge, and more. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
Let’s clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways! Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers for a Saturday Creek Care Day along the TCP trail. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 10am to 12pm Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
The Tacony LAB workshop series at Glen FoerdJoin the crew from the Tacony LAB community art center for a screen printing workshop/make and take, featuring our collection of designs based on images of Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper, tote bags and t-shirts.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort
Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Broad Street Line, Ridge Avenue Spur, and the PATCO line, to learn about the Philly subways. We'll travel the subway south to the stadiums, and north to Fern Rock where the subway actually exits the tunnel. From there we’ll take the Broad-Ridge Express Spur to 8th and Market, then board PATCO to Camden and back.Along the way, we’ll check out the eagles salvaged from the demolished NYC Penn Station, old subway cars rusting away at Fern Rock Station, an abandoned revenue train platform, ghost stations, and more. Plus, Jerry will
Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his
Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his
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Make Your Own Wooden Frame and Photo in this two-day, hands-on workshop at NextFab!
Meet at Wigard Avenue Trailhead Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are
Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day, we will be giving back to our park, it’s users, the creek, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year, we will be doing a clean-up beneath and around the recently re-opened bridges that connect Forbidden Drive to the paved bike path. Removing this litter will not only make this area of the park more beautiful, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all! No experience is
This year, Bartram’s Garden staff will be partaking in a neighborhood cleanup in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in support of our friends at AFAHO! We greatly appreciate the hard work and commitment of all of our neighbors who have volunteered with our Horticulture team and the Sankofa Community Farm in past years. We look forward to having you join us for volunteer sessions at the Garden again this spring. We are very excited to serve the Southwest community on January 16th by taking care of our streets and public spaces.
Join us for Uhuru Furniture's 26th Annual MLK Day Event with Film Screening and Outdoor Volunteer Project A Project of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). Build black community economic self-reliance and carry on the movement for African self-determination!Program Schedule:10-11:30amWatch historic films of MLK, Malcolm X, Civil Rights and Black Power MovementsVideos and presentation on the work of APEDF and the movement for African self-determination today. Live drums and spoken word with Karen Smith & Rahnda Rize 11:30am-2:30pmVolunteer Project - outdoor postering and door hanging to spread the word about Uhuru Furniture and APEDF 2:30-3pmPizza and vegan lunch
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
FarmerJawn and Chef Tonii Hicks are teaming up for a five-course dinner on Sunday, January 22nd at the farm’s greenhouse at Westtown School located at 1225 E. Street Road in West Chester. About the Event Come and join FarmerJawn and Chef Tonii Hicks as they team up for a five-course dinner on Sunday, January 22nd at the farm’s greenhouse at Westtown School located at 1225 E. Street Road in West Chester. The dinner will commence at 4 p.m. following a cocktail hour beginning at 3 p.m. The series will showcase a different chef and local beverage company each month.
Join the American Swedish Historical Museums Toddler Time as we learn about arctic animals. We will read “In Arctic Waters” by Laura Crawford to discover the animals that swim in the Nordic seas. $0 per museum member child and $5 per non-member child, an adult chaperone is free. Pay at the door or pre-register online.
Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children
Join Friends of the Wissahickon via Zoom on Tuesday, January 17, for its Annual Public Projects Meeting to hear about the organization’s upcoming plans and projects to conserve our community’s treasured Wissahickon Valley Park. FOW’s Executive Director Ruffian Tittmann will review last year’s improvements and the status of current and planned conservation projects, while Director of Field Stewardship Shawn Green will share FOW’s volunteer achievements from 2022 as well as how to get involved in 2023, and Capital Projects Coordinator Pauline Berkowitz will discuss the ongoing Germantown Neighborhood Connection and the East Falls Reroute and Habitat Restoration projects. Register below
This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the natural world in a fun way.This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the real world, specifically the natural world. Taught by local natualist and educator, Brian Rudnik. The program is most appropriate for 3rd to 5th graders but younger students will find much to their interest and older students will be challenged to explore concepts more deeply.10/19/22 SHAPES IN NATUREHow do different mathematical shapes such as circles, spirals, polygons, certain curves and other shapes manifest in nature? Why are natural objects and phenomena shaped
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for four of Delaware’s native owl species — the barred, barn, great horned, and Eastern screech — and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in the trees. Owls are nocturnal, so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, attendees will head out into the garden and listen to their unique calls. Dress for the weather. (Class size is limited.) This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
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. Email PEC@phila.gov if you'd like to pay by cash or check.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of
Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Welcoming Wildlife to Your GardenIs your garden wildlife-friendly? Learn how to make your landscape inviting for songbirds to butterflies to other wildlife alongside Longwood Fellow Ryan Gott, Ph.D. Explore the reasons, benefits, and basic principles of wildlife-minded landscaping, as well as region-specific resources to help you continue on your wildlife gardening journey ... and to keep wildlife in your landscape. Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun!All proceeds from this collaboration between Longwood Gardens and the Creamery of Kennett Square are used to promote family-friendly community
The Bicycling Craze was meaningful, especially for women.Bicycles had a major impact on society. The biggest was on the women's movement, it broke down several barriers by allowing women to leave the home and travel without a man. It allowed them to participate in education, social and political organizations. Susan B. Anthony noted;" The bicycle had done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world."
InLiquid is excited to invite you to take an evening to slow down, relax, enjoy light refreshments, and hear some short remarks from the artists of Raking Light. As summer turns to fall, the angle of the sun’s rays becomes more acute and the shadows they cast grow more pronounced. This new light alters which details are accentuated or recede. In Raking Light, the interplay of light and shadow features prominently in the works of the four artists on view. Through distinct processes artists Polly Bech, Jean Burdick, Meegan Coll,and Jennifer Brinton Robkin encourage a renewed examination of our surroundings
Learn the techniques of tapestry weaving in this 2-part class structured around the use of the frame loom.Learn the techniques of tapestry weaving in this 2-part class structured around the use of the frame loom. Students will learn to create shapes and texture through basic plain weave, loops, and pile. All materials will be provided; no experience needed! Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class,
Discover the benefits of trees and how investing in trees is an investment in a better worldThe Scientific Benefit of Trees for Livable and Sustainable CommunitiesThursday, January 19, 7 – 8:30 PMJessica B. Turner-Skoff, PhD, Science Communication Leader, The Morton ArboretumThe scientific literature is clear: in addition to supporting critical habitat and ecosystem processes, trees can improve people’s physical, mental, and social well-being. An effective strategy to enhance people’s lives is to plant and protect trees, especially in cities. This talk will take a deep dive into the research and demonstrate how trees can help support 15 of the United
This event was established to bring attention to Franklin’s ideas and accomplishments and highlight his relevance in the modern world.Join us at the American Philosophical Society on January 20, 2023 for the 2023 Ben Franklin Celebration, "The Future of Oceans," honoring Sylvia Earle.At 10 a.m., the morning will kick off with an introduction by Charlotte Hudson, Director of the Lenfest Ocean Program, Pew Charitable Trusts. Helen Rozwadowski, professor of History and founder of the Maritime Studies program at the University of Connecticut and Irina Marinov, Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, Long Term Guest Investigator, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Drop off your child with staff to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather.Drop off your child with staff to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather .Ages 6-10. $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 hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us
Three Philadelphia writers discuss the challenges posed by writing and publishing about real people, violence, and justiceMaking Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center: Literary Reading & Discussion: On Writing Memoir, Gender Violence, & Reparative JusticePlease join three Philadelphia writers for a reading from Lisa Nikolidakis' new memoir, No One Crosses the Wolf, as well as an open discussion about the challenges posed by writing and publishing about real people, violence, and justice.Speaker / Author biosLisa Nikolidakis’s memoir, No One Crosses the Wolf, about the traumas of a perilous childhood, a shattering murder-suicide, and a healing journey debuted in September 2022.
Attend this virtual session to discuss Gathering Moss by Robin Wal Kimmerer with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This 2003 book was the recipient of the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding natural history writing. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
Some Remarkable Stories about Avian Diversity with Jason WecksteinThis is a hybrid meeting. We encourage “in-person” meeting but can also be enjoyed virtually. Jason Weckstein will take us on a virtual tour to introduce us to some of his favorite specimens from the collections of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (ANSP). When he arrived at the ANSP in Summer 2014 as curator of Ornithology he told himself that every day at work he would open up one case and peruse specimens. He has managed to do that a lot, but certainly not every day and it seems
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Tioga & Glenwood Neighborhood Greening Roundtable. Participation is limited to 16 residents.Dates: Saturday, January 21, 2023Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMPARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO 16 RESIDENTS. Selected residents will receive $75 each for their participation, plus lunch and refreshments. Please complete the application below, including the five questions that follow. Registration closes at 12 PM, January 17, 2023. All registrants will be notified within 48 hours.What would make your neighborhood “green”?The Academy of Natural Sciences ranks Tioga and Glenwood amongst Philadelphia's eight most neglected and underserved neighborhoods. We need your help to discuss these questions: What would you do to
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
Join ecological landscape designer Jeff Lorenz of Bala Cynwyd-based Refugia Design/Build for expert tips and insight on creating a native habitat that is immersive, functional, and resilient. In an effort to reimagine their landscapes, homeowners often seek plants that manage stormwater runoff. How can we get creative with design and materials to create a beautiful and multi-tasking outdoor space? Reducing lawn, establishing deep-rooted plantings and integrating permeable hardscaping is key to reducing neighborhood erosion, filtering pollutants, and absorbing dirty water before it enters our precious waterways. This program takes place online Saturday, January 21, 2023 About the Instructor: Jeff Lorenz
Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336 Ardleigh
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Providing a new conceptual framework for cooperation as a form of social practice Providing a new conceptual framework for cooperation as a form of social practice, Practicing Cooperation describes and critiques three U.S.-based cooperatives: a pair of co-op grocers in Philadelphia, each adjusting to recent growth and renewal; a federation of two hundred low-cost community acupuncture clinics throughout the United States, banded together as a cooperative of practitioners and patients; and a collectively managed Philadelphia experimental dance company, founded in the early 1990s and still going strong. Through these case studies, Andrew Zitcer illuminates the range of activities that make
With over 300 commissions to its credit, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Matthew Levy, Taimur Sullivan) presents a portrait of Bang on a Can‘s visionary co-founders in an all-saxophone program featuring the premiere of In a delirium by Michael Gordon alongside performances of Cha by Julia Wolfe and Revolutionary Etudes by David Lang. Both PRISM and Bang on a Can were founded in the 1980s with a common dedication to new music, and both evolved independently over decades to present programs of powerful contemporary work on tour and in self-produced concert series and festivals; to establish robust
Come birding with Bonnie!Bird Walk Monday, January 23, 9 – 10 AM Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Come birding with Bonnie! Search for resident birds in winter 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
Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Attend this virtual session to discuss shrub varieties that the birds will love with Arboretum Program Coordinator, Jennie Kelly.Shrubs that produce berries are an excellent addition to the fall and winter landscape. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they can also help support the bird community. In this lecture, we will discuss native varieties of berry-producing plants that can be found at local nurseries and what types of birds you will be attracting to your backyard. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Whitaker Avenue & East Loudon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Vanguard took the side of polluters when it backed out of its biggest climate commitment last month. Vanguard is at a crossroads now – will it continue to cave to right-wing pressure and invest in fossil fuels, propelling us further down the path of climate chaos, or will it make the courageous choice to stand by climate commitments and invest in community-led solutions? Join us for an action to confront Vanguard with the question: which future will you choose? Vanguard calls its New Year’s customer webinar A Look Ahead; we’ll use art and our voices to offer a real glimpse
Book launch of an anthology of antifascist writing that takes up the fight against white supremacy and the far-right from multiple anglesNo Pasarán! is an anthology of antifascist writing that takes up the fight against white supremacy and the far-right from multiple angles. From the history of antifascism to today's movement to identify, deplatform, and confront the right, and the ways an insurgent fascism is growing within capitalist democracies, a myriad of voices come together to shape the new face of antifascism in a moment of social and political flux.Speakers BiosShane Burley is an author based in Portland, Oregon. He
Learn to create a sewing pattern by tracing off a favorite garment!In this 2-hour workshop, we'll learn how to trace a pattern off of a simple knit garment like a tee shirt or tank top without taking it apart. We'll also go over the fundamentals of pattern drafting, like finding the grainline of each piece and adding seam allowance. This technique can help you clone and recreate your favorite silhouettes directly from the clothes you already have and love.Supply List:18" clear plastic dressmaker's ruler3 yards of dotted pattern papera mechanical penciltracing wheelYour own knit t-shirt or tank topRuby will be
Join the Academy as we look toward the future of water.Join the Academy of Natural Sciences as we look toward the future of water — considering community resilience in relation to this fundamental element of human and ecological health. What are the key issues that we need to remain focused upon? What challenges do we see on the horizon? How do we keep the water flowing? This program marks the Academy’s transition from Water Year 2022 to Biodiversity Year 2023. Moderator: Sharon Walker, PhD, Dean, College of Engineering; Distinguished Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering; Distinguished Professor in the
Volunteers help keep Aark afloat! Join us for our virtual volunteer orientation to learn what it entails to be an Aark Wildlife volunteer.Interested working with wildlife? Want to help feed bottle babies and aid in the recovery of injured wildlife? Are you able to commit to a 4-hour shift once a week during our busy season? Register for our online orientation to join our volunteer team and learn firsthand about wildlife rehabilitation!Steps to Volunteer:Step 1: Attend our online orientationStep 2: Submit application and all required documents (link provided in conformation email)Step 3: Attend a brief one-on-one zoom session to discuss
Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
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Bundle up for seasonal garden tending
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
Meet at Blue Bell Park Experience the Wissahickon in January with Andi, Debbie, and Jim. We’ll be able to appreciate the plants that stay green and also the beautiful vistas observable after the leaves fall. And maybe we’ll see and hear the woodpeckers more easily during this winter month. Our 3.5-4 mile hike will bring us to the East Falls trail on the other side of Lincoln Drive where we will visit the site of the McKinney Quarry. Expect some steep rocky climbs and descents. Children 12 years and older are welcome when accompanied by and adult, but please no
Riverbend is excited to host local illustrator Kate Garchinsky for a reading of "The Secret Life of the Red Fox" followed by an art workshop. This fun, educational story is perfect for a winter's day. The story begins on a snowy February afternoon and follows the mother fox’s life cycle as the seasons change around her. Following the book reading, Kate will lead participants through an art project. This event is intended for children ages 6-12. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to the event. Pre-ordering of the book is available with your ticket purchase. The deadline to
A discussion and Q&A of Cars and Jails which investigates how the car functions at the cross-roads of the debt economy and carceral state.Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center Book Launch and Discussion: Cars and Jails: Dreams of Freedom, Realities of Debt and Prison with Andrew Ross and Julie Livingston"Racism is like a Cadillac, they bring out a new model every year."—Malcolm X (a former auto worker)American consumer lore has long held the automobile to be a "freedom machine," consecrating the mobility of a free people. Yet, paradoxically, the car also functions at the cross-roads of two great systems
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plantsNative Seed Propagation Saturday, January 28, 10 AM – 12 PM Helen Standen, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens It may be cold outside, but it’s time to sow and grow! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter sowing, leaching, soaking, scarification, and stratification. Participants will create their own milk jug greenhouse and sow seeds to take home utilizing the techniques covered. Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35
Learn about herbal salves & oils for skincare & first aid. Learn for Free. $10 to Make & Take.Learn about herbal salves and oils for skincare and first aid. Learn for Free. $10 to Make & Take a 1oz tin.Adults and teens. Children 8 & up with an adult. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to
Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors
You're invited to Philly's 2nd EVER Vintage Fashion Show! Support local models, stylists, and vintage shops Urban Exchange Project & Thunderbird Salvage by joining us Saturday 1/28 at a new location on Frankford Ave. All vintage modeled outfits are for sale; pieces are exclusively affordable, sustainable fashion. Peruse and purchase from curated clothing racks & modeled outfits from both shops at the show. Fashion Show attendees may receive a free drink with donation of a gently used backpack or winter wear upon entry to the show. Donations will be given out to folks in need in the Kensington community. Bar
Incendiary artist Don McCloskey comes to Bristol for a one-night-only engagement of his upcoming fourth album, The Chaos and the Beauty, set for release on April 29 on Lemon Hill Records. Don’s eclectic work has appeared in the Oscar Award-winning film (Bowling for Columbine), television series (FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, MTV’s The Hills), streaming series (Apple TV’s Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet), scripted Audio dramas (Audible’s 64th Man), national ad campaigns, terrestrial radio, Apple podcasts, and have garnered over 1 million streams on Spotify, alone. He’s toured nationally with artists from Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon the Chef, The Roots, Donavon
Volunteers help keep Aark afloat! Join us for our virtual volunteer orientation to learn what it entails to be an Aark Wildlife volunteer.Interested working with wildlife? Want to help feed bottle babies and aid in the recovery of injured wildlife? Are you able to commit to a 4-hour shift once a week during our busy season? Register for our online orientation to join our volunteer team and learn firsthand about wildlife rehabilitation!Steps to Volunteer:Step 1: Attend our online orientationStep 2: Submit application and all required documents (link provided in conformation email)Step 3: Attend a brief one-on-one zoom session to discuss
Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.
The 2023 Summit is a biennial scientific meeting inviting scientists from the Delaware Estuary to share their research.The 2023 Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit is back in person in 2023, in Atlantic City, NJ at Harrah's Resort and Casino! This year's meeting will feature new sessions like DEIJ for Community Leaders and contributions from authors of the 2022 Technical Report for the Estuary and Basin. Invited keynote speakers will include Catrin Einhorn from the New York Times Climate Desk, NOAA's Dr. Phillippe Hensel, and Penn State University's Ray Najjar. The Delaware River Basin Commission’s Advisory Committee on Climate Change
Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Schedule: Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 5:15 AM Saturday mornings at 6 AM RSVP for location to tcptrotters@gmail.com or 215-744-1853 All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines.
During 2022-2023, the Jefferson Humanities Forum hosts multidisciplinary scholars and thinkers to investigate the theme of Repair.Jefferson Humanities Forum presentsFinding Purpose in an Age of Climate CrisisBritt Wray’s fascinating and hopeful new talk demonstrates the emotional and existential effects of living in a warming world—and how we can get through them together. Although anxieties surrounding the climate crisis can cause us to burn out, give up, and question deeply personal decisions like whether to have children, working through these anxieties can unlock a deep capacity to care for and act on climate issues. We need to look at the climate
Free/ FLOWER ARRANGING Join Bill Kirk of Stein’s Your Florist to learn the basics of flower arrangement.Free/ FLOWER ARRANGING Join Bill Kirk of Stein’s Your Florist to learn the basics of flower arrangement. Bill will both demonstrate and instruct using fresh flowers. Each person will leave with their own arrangement.One Session - January 31st from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony 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
Join us at The Crane Local Gallery on February 9 from 6 - 9 PM for the Public Reception for the poignant exhibition "Unquiet Fury" From January 28 through March 11, 2023 the InLiquid is pleased to present Unquiet Fury: The Women's Uprising in Iran a solo show by the Iranian American, Nazanin Moghbeli that was made in response to the cultural uprising that began in 2021 and was led by women. Moghbeli’s work abstracts traditional Persian calligraphy and combines it with Farsi poetry and fragments of CIA documents, capturing the undulating course of Iranian culture and national identity.
Carex are a diverse and versatile, yet underutilized genus of native plants that are overflowing with garden merit. They can fill various niches in landscapes as groundcovers and living mulch, while some can even be used on their own as specimen plants. Traditionally thought of as shade perennials, some Carex species exhibit remarkable tolerance to full sun as well, making them a viable and worthy addition to the garden. Sam Hoadley, manager of horticultural research, shares the top-performing Carex from Mt. Cuba’s Trial Garden and discusses strategies and examples of how to successfully incorporate Carex in home gardens. This program takes
Join us as we celebrate Philadelphia's culinary entrepreneurs with a classic dishThanks to the entrepreneurship of colonial Black women, pepper pot soup—a thick stew of beef tripe, vegetables, pepper, and other seasonings—became one of the first street foods in America. Join us for a tasting and discussion between two experts around the significance of the stew in the 19th-century culinary and business landscape. Using the Food Griot's research and Valerie Erwin's culinary expertise, we will discuss how the West African and Caribbean roots of this signature dish have led to different variations and how the entrepreneurial spirit of so-called "Pepper
SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and
Join us at this year’s Annual Members Meeting to celebrate our accomplishments, hear plans for the year ahead, weigh in on the election of new Board Members, and network with local business owners while mingling over breakfast. A thriving impact economy is evolving from possibility to practice, and Greater Philadelphia is a beacon. We are incredibly proud that our community is a driving force at the heart of it. SBN will hold its annual Board elections at the Annual Meeting. The general membership elects Board members annually, while the Board directly elects its officers. We are excited to announce Philadelphia
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. This month we will focus on living the groundhog life. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply. Email PEC@phila.gov if you'd like to pay by cash or check.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
SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and
SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and
Join us virtually to learn more about this year's InLiquid Wind Fellows!Please join us virtually on Thursday February 2nd from 6-7:30 PM for a special Pecha Kucha style presentation from this year’s InLiquid Wind Fellows. Pecha Kucha is a presentation format where presenters have 20 slides that they talk about for 20 seconds each - which limits their total time to 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The 2023 Wind Fellow recipients are comprised of ten noteworthy emerging artists from the Philadelphia area:Dara Haskins | Carolina Marin Hernandez | Lisa Jungmin Lee | Kimberly Neff | Magdalena Rieders | Athena Scott
9:00 – 11:30 am
nurture trees and watch the future grow.
Join Jonathan Wilson (Associate Professor of Environmental Studies) for a look into his cutting-edge research!Plants are unique among multicellular organisms because much of their physiology is biophysical, rather than behavioral, and the anatomy that defines these biophysical capabilities is preserved in the fossil record. Cutting-edge techniques, when applied to fossilized plant leaves and stems, can illuminate the evolution and ecology of plants that have been extinct for hundreds of millions of years—and shed light on the environments they inhabited. In this presentation, I will describe the techniques we use to understand extinct plants, what scientists have learned about these unusual
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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask in the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are comfortably spaced apart for individual use (unless you opt to share with a friend)Cleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations
Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Arch Enemy Arts is thrilled to present: TABERNACLE, an enchanting series of 10 new and original paintings by Maryann Held. In this solo feature, the local artist continues her explorations in design and color through acrylic paint and gold ink, with each work reverently housed in hand-picked vintage frames WAX & WANE, a solo feature highlighting debut works by Brian Serway. A collection of 7 mixed media paintings, the series depicts an array of mystic woodland creatures captured in the Tennessee artist’s distinctive and haunting style. Also on view through February
We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night.Nocturnal Wildlife & Full Moon Walks We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night. January 6th will also be full moon night! This program is appropriate for people of any age that can be quiet! FREE Friday January 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Friday February 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm