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Plant walk and meditation to deepen connections with plant allies. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance.
Pack a picnic basket and settle among the gardens at Andalusia’s Open Saturdays, where families and nature lovers can enjoy the grounds during the weekends. The next Open Saturday is May 20, Garden Photography Day! Photographer Sandy Stolzman will capture the gardens, offer technical tips, and demonstrate her process. Bring a camera, or smartphone, to take your own pictures of Andalusia’s beautiful scenery. Guests can embark on self-guided garden tours aided by a map of the grounds and view a panorama of trees and flowers in various stages of bloom, including the fragrant crab apple tree in the Graperies, set
Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.For a few weeks this Spring, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library, walk with Black Girls With Green Thumbs, and let us kick off your 2023 outdoor wellness routine!Back for the third year, Grow & Walk Philly connects community members to each other and the green community assets within their neighborhood. Grow & Walk Philly is a FREE, all-ages multi-week wellness challenge to get Philly residents outside - gardening, walking, and moving!Having a consistent walking habit increases your heart health, muscle strength, and even promotes better
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.
Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!
Meet the artists of 2202 Alter Street Studios in this Open Studio and Sale Event on May 20th from 11 am - 4 pm! Housing over 20 individual artist studios, select artists invite you to join them to tour their studios, chat with them, and see a behind-the-scenes look at how the art is created. Artwork in various mediums will be for sale and free kid-friendly crafts will be available for budding Picassos of all ages! Light drinks and refreshments will be served as you explore each floor. This event is free and open to the public. The Studios at
The Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival returns to the Jersey Shore on May 20 & 21 bigger and more delicious than ever!Get a 2023 Superstar Pass ! The Superstar Pass is a two-day pass to BOTH the Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival on May 20 and 21, AND the New Jersey Vegan Food Festival at the Meadowlands Expo Center on November 11 & 12!Early Bird tickets available until April 1!The Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival s a two-day celebration that features yummy vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good
Spring Paper Making SeriesIn this two-hour workshop participants will be introduced to the basics of Western papermaking and will experiment with embedding different flat objects and materials in handmade paper. Working with organic matter from the grounds of Historic Rittenhouse Town, thread, cut paper (etc.) students will learn to create unique pieces of handmade paper by encapsulating the materials of their choice within it. All levels of experience are welcome, no prior experience needed.Water resistant footwear encouraged.
Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection -Pedals for Progress / Sewing Peace Saturday 5/20/23 - 12pm - 3pm at Norristown Area High SchoolSaturday 5/20/23 12pm-3pmSponsored by the Rotary Club of NorristownAt Norristown Area High School 1900 Eagle Drive Norristown, PA 19403Contact Mark: RotaryofNorristown@gmail.com (484) 994-2349Pedals4Progress (www.p4p.org) effectively recycles serviceable bicycles and sewing machines to be used as economic development tools in developing countries.Putting used bikes and sewing machines to good use.Since 1991, 166,006 Bicycles and 6043 Sewing Machine have been donated to P4P and given to people to increase their ability to earn a living or get an education.“To empower sustainable
GetFreshDaily creates revolutionary spaces for Black people to come together, be well, have fun, and manifest the best version of themselvesOur 2nd Annual Black Arts + Wellness Fair will showcase some of our city's most beloved artists, creators, and makers of earth-centered wellness who will be sharing their craft + selling their wares in our very own Freedom Greens + Gardens. Expect beautiful art, live entertainment, warm vibes and 100% plant-based eating.Vendors include:Downes Art, De’von DownesAsk Aleish Ayurvedic SkincareThe Intuitive Crystal HealerThe Jewelry DropPoint Blank Limited4Ever JuicesPriscilla Bell-LambertyThe Sable CollectiveRealign.d CoJust Keebs, Makeba RaineyLatonia Brown, Face PaintingKah YangniTree PhillyPlant &
Join us for the Zen of Philly Shopping Experience at Spruce Street Harbor Park May-September every 3rd Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm. The Zen of Philly Market is a shopping experience consisting of Philadelphia's makers and small businesses, whose main goal is to introduce a zen lifestyle to their audience. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure Philadelphia continues to bloom from seeds planted by Philly natives. Hosted by the Zen Building Company. To learn more, visit www.TheZenOfPhilly.com. Email: thezenofphilly@gmail.com Vendor Application: https://www.thezenofphilly.com/pages/vendor-application
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.
Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at Weavers Way Co-Op( Chestnut Hill) to raise awareness for soil health.We will have a table outside Weavers Way Co-Op. We will share materials with passersby to raise awareness about soil extinction and how to prevent it.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.
Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve focus, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through nurturing activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, each session is an invitation to relax, reflect, and restore. Join Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, for one, some, or all four sessions of this outdoor workshop series offering therapeutic practices that honor and preserve our connection with nature. May Session: Forest Bathing & Letter Writing Following a guided walking meditation focusing on release and
Join us for a fun, interactive and educational plant swap party!Join us for a fun, interactive and educational plant swap party! 🌿 This is a special call for plant lovers in and around Philadelphia and for those who feel the call to begin this fascinating path of connecting with nature / connecting with life. You will be able to meet other people with the same passion as you and share experiences of how plants have changed our lives in a positive way✨🌱✨✨ Come with comfortable clothes and a willingness to feel the earth 💚🍃. Entrance fee: Donation suggested || You
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Book Harvest is emerging from our winter hibernation and kicking off the Spring with a book swap on 5/20 from 5-8 PM at Cira Green! Come swBook Harvest is emerging from our winter hibernation and kicking off the Spring with a book swap on 5/20 from 5-8 PM at Cira Green!Come swap books, hang out, and meet other book lovers from the Book Harvest community! Drop by or come hang for the whole time! We'll have a chalkboard that says Book Harvest Book Swap in case you can't find us.To be mindful and inclusive of our immunocompromised and disabled community
Free bird walk in one of Philly's birding hot-spots with a BirdPhilly guide.Join us for a free guided bird walk in Pennypack on the Delaware Park. Over 250 bird species have been identified in this park, which is a hot-spot in the Philadelphia area. Kestrels, bald eagles, blue herons oh my! We'll have a guide from Bird Philly helping us find and ID our feathered friends. A few pairs of binoculars will be available for participant's to borrow.Participants' will meet at the covered pavilion in between the soccer fields, baseball fields and the river at 8:30am. Expect to walk through
Grab your tribe and join me for a hike with other women, as we come together to uplift, network, connect, unwind, recenter and enjoy nature.Join me for a hike/walk on the Wissahickon Bike trail. We will be following the Forbidden Drive route of the trail, where we will share space with other women who all want to come together to uplift, empower, and re-center. Nature is one of the best ways to become grounded and raise vibrations. This is an opportunity to bond, learn something new, have a safe space, and hopefully walk away with something meaningful. The walk will
art market highlighting trans, non-binary, and gender expansive makersTrans Art Mart is hosting its second spring art market highlighting Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Expansive Artists and Makers in Philly. This event will take place Sunday, May 21 at Bok Building's West Gym from 11-5 pm.The event entrance is located at 821 Dudley Street .Parking is hard in South Philly- Please be aware of this in your travel plans.Masks are required and vaccine cards will be checked at the entrance.Entry is $5 and will be collected at the entrance. A portion will go to Philly-based reparation groups.Connect with Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/transartmartFacebook: www.facebook.com/transartmartFB
Join us Sunday, May 21st from 12-4pm for the Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl, a FREE indoor/outdoor festival for all ages, presented by Fairmount CDC, Rep. Donna Bullock, State Farm Fairmount, The Rounds and sponsored by RetroFitness Spring Garden, Green Mountain Energy, and Freedom Credit Union! Featuring emerging and ground-breaking local artists in a range of media, the festival will include 30+ artists and crafters, meeting visitors on Vendors Row in front of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, and displaying their work in businesses across the neighborhood. 🎨 The event takes place across the Art Museum neighborhoods of Philadelphia, centered around
Pick your planter, choose your plants, grow your creativity, and bury your stress!Terrarium Therapy will offer a retail pop-up shop with pre-made planters as well as our build-your-own plant bar at Other Half Brewing to Benefit PSPCA! Various succulents, tropical plants, and cacti will be available as you select your own pot to match. Learn how to build and care for your very own succulent creation. Prices vary from $15 to $85. A portion of the proceeds will benefit PSPCA. All major credit cards and cash will be accepted. Registration for the plant bar is free and not required, but highly recommended to
Join us as we tell stories of abolitionists and freedom seekers and visit locations of the Underground Railroad in and around Kennett SquareOur popular, family-friendly tours are led by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable, climate-controlled bus. You will visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity including the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities.
Free Book Swap event brought to you by Tree House Books and OURchive to promote literacy in our communities.Please join us for our second Book Swap of the year. Bring up to 5 of your own titles and a bag to take home as many as you'd like. Music will be curated by DJ Jamz and hosted by Tree House's own, Kai. We may have the Traveling Tree House present and filled with books as well, be sure to stop in and take a few pictures. This event is free but both organizations are Non-Profit and accepting donations year round
Another Soft Dinner for the black women on the Philly tech scene. A moment of gentle conversation and analyzation of our food relationshipsA soft dinner for black women on the tech scene. We will engage in gentle conversation and open ourselves up to our bond with decadent meals. How does it make us feel and which way does it touch me emotionally? We can engage in a discussion or we can simply quiet our senses to analyze the role of our dish. I am a introvert so this is cool for yall. See ya soon!
FREE Cloth Diaper Workshop!This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents and caregivers interested in investigating them as an option for their child.Join Jen, owner of The Nesting House, to find out why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The workshop will include information about how to get started with cloth diapering, the range of products that are available, and how to choose and care for these products. Product samples will be demonstrated so that participants can make an informed decision.A link will be sent just before the event starts.
Date: Monday, May 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start; 4:30 p.m. cocktail reception.Location: Bidermann Golf Course, Wilmington, Delaware. Hit the Links With Us as We Tee Off “Fore” Fresh Water Your participation helps support Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration. Golfer packages are available for foursomes and individual players. Sponsorships allow you to maximize your exposure to a targeted demographic while enjoying a day of golf. Non-golfers can support the golf outing by purchasing non-golfer sponsorships or attending the cocktail reception. Purchase Golfer Packages Purchase Golfer Sponsorships Purchase Non-Golfer Sponsorships
Join members of Philadelphia Local Section of ACS for an evening of volunteering at MANNA.Join Philly ACS for an evening of volunteering with MANNA on Monday, May 22 from 5-8pm. We will be working with MANNA chefs to prepare meals in their kitchen! Long pants and closed toed shoes required. All volunteers must provide proof of vaccination and be older than 14. Friends and family are welcome to join!The number of spots is limited for this event. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please let us know so we can open up more slots for our
Disaster, Promise & Wildflowers in Philadelphia and BeyondJeff Carpineta is a Philadelphia open space preservation activist, artist, and wildflower gardener (Emerald Wildflower Garden, founder of The Perch Music & Arts Workshop), and Realtor with Phila’s oldest real estate company and PHS Garden supporter, Solo Real Estate.Jeff will share perspectives on “plant blindness”, the myth of the green thumb, some history of Philadelphia’s damaged ecology, efforts to heal, and the importance of native plant gardening for Them (birds, butterflies, bees, moths) to honor the web of connections that our life and life around the planet depends upon. Attendees will receive:a native
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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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 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our website for our schedule of evening programs and
Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!
Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.
Join the U.S. Green Building Council and the City of Philadelphia Municipal Energy Office for this course focusing on Green Building 101.About the Course: The City of Philadelphia is raising the bar for better environmental and energy efficiency standards in all newly constructed and renovated City buildings. Join USGBC and the City of Philadelphia Municipal Energy Office for a course introducing the foundations of green buildings practices and strategies. Imagine buildings and communities that regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life. Green building can do this – and subcontractors’ expertise are an important part of making it
Bee balm, passion flower, anise hyssop, and spicebush are just some of the fragrant native plants in Laurel Hill’s natural burial area, Nature’s Sanctuary. Join horticulturist Christopher Barrett Sheridan for a scent-led tour of fragrant plants as we learn about their traditional uses, wildlife benefits, and interpretive meanings throughout history. We’ll harvest and arrange cuttings of the plants into tussie mussies, or nosegays, the small, aromatic bouquets made fashionable during the Victorian era when Laurel Hill was founded. COST $20 General Admission $18 Seniors & Students with ID $15 Members $10 Youth $2 ACCESS Cardholders with ID DIRECTIONS This
Join Uncle Bobbie's as we celebrate the launch of Dr. Wendy Osefo's paperback of her memoir, "Tears of My Mother".Join us as we welcome Dr. Wendy Osefo and help her launch the paperback of her memoir, "Tears of My Mother: The Legacy of My Nigerian Upbringing." Wendy will be meeting people and signing copies of her book right here at Uncle Bobbie's. You do not want to miss this!DR. WENDY OSEFO is a Nigerian American political commentator, public affairs academic, philanthropist, and television personality. She is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Education. She is also a cast
PWPvideo presents Mission Story Slam to gather the best mission-driven storytellers in Philadelphia to highlight their organizations and sustainable businesses. Mission Story Slam is hosted twice a year and this month’s theme is “The Next Chapter.” Grant Blvd’s Kimberly McGlonn will be joined by other well-known Philadelphians to share their next chapter story with a live audience at Yards Brewing on May 23 at 6 PM. Storytellers compete by telling a 5-minute true story on the theme of "The Next Chapter.” A panel of 3 judges selects the best story to win a $250 donation to their favorite nonprofit. The
Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,
Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. Seniors Only. Free.Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. This month we will explore our herb garden to find a what delicious plants have returned, then make a mini herb planter to take home. Seniors Only. Free.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
Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Rorer Street & Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19120 Date: Wednesday, May 24 Time: 3pm to 5pm 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.
In this interactive workshop led by LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us.
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 the Germantown ArtHaus as we PAINT a Juneteenth Mural! Supplies, instruction & paint-by-number mural panels will be provided!"We knew when we started that the Germantown ArtHaus Restoration Project was going to be a community effort. Beautifying the exterior will be no different!"~ Keisha Whatley, Germantown ArtHaus FounderYou're invited to participate in a history-making mural in Germantown! The Absolute Equality- Juneteenth Celebration mural will be unveiled at this year's 2023 Juneteenth Festival ... and we need your help to make it happen! Instruction, all supplies and paint-by-number mural panels will be provided. No painting or artistic experience is required. (See
Statues in Fairmount ParkWithin the 2,000 acres of Fairmount Park that straddle the Schuylkill River in West Philadelphia lay dozens of statues, bust, and monuments. They depict people, animals, scenarios and abstracts as imagined or designed by sculptors and artists from around the world. This seminar will take a closer look at the stories behind many of these sculptures as we take a virtual tour through sections of the part that many have seen but maybe not really noticed.
A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.May is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
Do you care about Tacony Creek Park? Join us for our monthly park friends group meeting! Share your thoughts and ideas with other park neighbors and hear updates on programs and events. Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org with any questions or agenda items! Please register here.
Join us for an evening of music and storytelling at the Hill-Physick House. Geoffrey Burgess will present readings from his novel based on the life of a musician who worked closely with Johann Sebastian Bach, accompanied by music for oboe and harpsichord played by Geoffery with Leon Schelhase. Find out how an American tree came to be associated with the son of an eighteenth-century German city musician. Burgess spins a tale of the mundane and the extraordinary in Germany at the dawn of the Age of Reason. Based on extensive research, The Thorn of the Honey Locust is shot through
Community-Powered Solutions for Housing Affordability: an action-oriented dinner & facilitated conversation by and for Germantown neighbors A Beloved Community doesn't let its neighbors be displaced from gentrification. Home/shelter is too basic a human need to let “the market” decide who your neighbors will be. Let's use our power (collective resources, voice & knowledge) to act on this. Event facilitators will provide a few prompts for discussion in small groups and for the whole room. Folks who participated in GREAT's recent Learning Circle on housing & beloved community will also share some of their experiences and learning moments.
You should join the American Swedish Historical Museum virtual talk “Sisterhood of the Varjo Dress: Women who wore Marimekko and what it meant to them” by Alexandra Lange and learn beyond the aesthetic elements of Marimekko. In this talk, Lange will offer a history of the artists, writers, and designers who chose Marimekko as their uniform from the 1960s onwards, describing how the dress designs aligned with their cultural politics and expanding opportunities for women. The talk will be held over Zoom and is $10 for ASHM, FASDV, and Fabric Workshop Museum members and $15 for nonmembers.
Celebrated Urban Birder David Lindo in conversation with Jason Hall, Founder and President of In Color Birding Club.Presented in partnership with the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC)Celebrated Urban Birder David Lindo takes us around the urban world of birds. Over 20% of the globe’s bird species have been recorded within our towns and cities, sometimes without us noticing. You will be surprised by some of the species Lindo will be featuring. To see some of these great birds, all you have to do is open your hearts, minds and, importantly, look up! This program is presented in conjunction with Academy
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Friday or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00am at E Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave. View the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines. Register Here to join. If you have any questions, email TCPwalkers@gmail.com or call 215.744.1853.
Join us for a walk through our sustainable campus landscape.Over the past few years, Haverford has been working hard to become a more sustainable campus and in 2021 and 2022 we were ranked #4 on the list of top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN). From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn the many ways Haverford's physical campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. This tour will be led by Jesse Lytle, Claudia Kent, and Jennie Kelly who all work on sustainable aspects of campus and is a
Get ready for another night of art, music, and community at our May Fourth Friday event! Join us on May 26th at Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery and The Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre from 6-9 pm for an evening of fun and creativity as we showcase the incredible talent of Germantown's art scene with DJ WayV from Musiqology. Discover unique works of art, connect with local artists, and enjoy live music, refreshments, and a Q&A about culture and the arts in the Germantown Area. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, we've got something for
We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our art studio and creative space, a hub for artists, creators and art lovers alike.We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our art studio and creative space, a hub for artists, creators and art lovers alike. Join us for an evening of art, music, and celebration as we showcase our stunning gallery and our new facilities. Whether you're an established artist or just starting out, our space is designed to inspire and support your creative journey.Take a moment to relax on our iconic blue couches
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.
Wildlife Photography Workshop + Bird Walk @ Dixon Meadow PreserveIntroduction to Photography: Wildlife EditionDifficulty: BeginnerIn this course, participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of photography - aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and Exposure Compensation - to best capture photos of the desired subject out in the field. This course focuses on transitioning into using manual settings.Important terminology and troubleshooting techniques will be explored so participants can capture images with their own artistic style. This course is designed to be a hands-on training that will help improve participants' photography skills, whether complete beginners or experienced photographers.At the end of the
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–10:30 am. Location alternates between Whitaker Ave & E Loudon St, and Rising Sun Ave Gateways Philadelphia, 19120. You can view the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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
Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Sarah Adeniran at sadeniran@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.
Every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm 5501 Germantown AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19144 The Germantown Farmers Market invites local food producers and artisan makers to sell their wares in the heart of Historic Germantown!
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride
Join us for a Revival Walk through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney where we will honor the sun and nature.The Revival Walks bring healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lift up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us on the second Saturday of the month (except August) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in community with one another and with our natural environment. Additional
The Olney Culture Lab presents the Revival Walks in Tacony Creek Park, hosted by Storyteller Mama Carla and featuring special guest artists. Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during the height of the pandemic, the Revival Walks brought healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lifted up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us once a month on a Saturday through October (except August) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature.
Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. This is the place to shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods! Come out Saturday and Sunday May 27th and 28th at the Cherry Street Pier from 10AM to 5PM. Shop for your back to school wardrobe with our vintage clothing vendors, discover new and unusual decor for your home and shop for artisan goods made here in Philly you can't find anywhere else! Happens on the following Dates: May 27, 2023, 10:00am to 5:00pm EDT May 28,
Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!
Wyck is a National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia that served as the ancestral home to one Philadelphia family for nine generations (1690-1973). Wyck's rose garden dates back to the 1820s and is widely recognized as the oldest rose garden in America, with 50+ cultivars of historic roses representing many chapters in American history. Included in the garden are original roses from the 19th century design, as well as plants from its earlier iteration as an 18th century kitchen garden. Today it stands as an authentic archetype of an early colonial American rose
Community Gardening Workshop in the Kensington Neighborhood!Join us for a Garden Beds Build Workshop! This will be the start to our community vegetable garden. Plus, paint Garden signs to label plants and leave your mark in the garden! Bring the kiddos, and your creativity. We will provide the materials, the knolwedge, and snacks!
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.
FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping
Sip wine and stroll through a hidden backyard meadow in Princeton with the experts at WildLawn and The Persian Rose Garden.Stroll through a hidden backyard meadow in Princeton with the experts at WildLawn and The Persian Rose Garden. Learn how to turn a high-maintenance lawn into a beautiful, eco-friendly and easy-to-maintain meadow. Enjoy wine and refreshments while mingling with like-minded community members.All proceeds go toward Sustainable Princeton's mission!GET your tickets here: bit.ly/meadow2023
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Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for our second annual black-tie Black Birders Week event: Black Excellence in Birding.Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for our second annual black-tie Black Birders Week event: Black Excellence in Birding. Meet some of the country’s most well-known Black birders, go behind the scenes of the Academy to interact with world-class ornithology collections, join the panel discussion on Black Women in Birding, and meet local poets and artists as they share their expressions throughout the night. Tweet an invite to a fellow bird lover, fluff up your plumage for a feathery date night or
Join artists featured in HOT BED's spring exhibition, LEADING A COLORFUL LIFE, for a closing reception and walk & talk tour of the exhibition. Learn more about the artists' process, approaches to color, and get behind-the-scenes knowledge of the spectacular works included in this show. Doors open at 6pm, talks begin at 7pm. RSVP for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/599689877567.
Join us for a free guided kayak tour of the Delaware River.Looking for a new adventure? Come join us at Glen Foerd this summer as we explore the beautiful Delaware River by kayak. Kayak excursions will be led by professionally certified guides and are appropriate for all levels of experience. The tour will include an introduction to the basics of paddling and an overview of safety protocols. Our exploration will be in tandem kayaks, so grab a buddy and come join us! Please arrive on time so our staff can deliver the safety talk and get everyone out on the
Help us weed our garlic and other summer season crops!THIS VOLUNTEER SHIFT IS FOR NON MEMBERS ONLY.Help us weed our garlic and other summer season crops! Look for Akiva or Ally when you get to the farm. If you are a Weavers Way member or a CSA shareholder please sign up for shifts in the member center to get credit for your hours. How to get here: On google maps search "Henry Got Crops." The address is 7095 Henry Ave. When you pull into the farm there is parking across from the white farm market building and next to the
Family oriented market & nonprofit showcase. Stimulate revitalization. Promote community as an exciting place to live, shop & invest.Bridgeport River Market is returning to Rotondo Riverfront Park! The construction of the multi-use trail connecting the Chester Valley Trail to the Schuylkill Valley Trail has finally been completed and the market can return to the original location. GPS use: 98 DeKalb St, Bridgeport. This is a well-travelled road, being PA State Route 202. Bridgeport River Market is an open-air evening market, held in Rotondo Riverfront Park, along the Schuylkill Riverfront. In addition to the local vendors that sell crafts, artwork, jewelry
Vegan Brunch Every Sunday - Wake and Bake 4Real (and EAT) Live at the Lair (Brunch)Every SundayNoon to 3 pmVegan brunchThe Lair (420 Safe Place)Sunday Funday (games, movies, & brunch)
Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an Affirmation Craft Project.Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an affirmation craft project. Young children will make a handprint craft. This program will be a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and art. Children will need a parent/guardian there to assist. This program is free for the first 20 participants that register. Please get a ticket for each child participating. Parents/Guardians not creating art will not need a
Educational & hands-on workshops to learn simple, easy ways to start or improve your home garden using beyond organic, no-dig, permacultureNo-dig gardening is one of the BEST and most approachable ways to get started in your garden. This class is designed for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. The benefits of no-dig gardening are vast including less weeds, more abundant and healthier harvests. This workshop offers a hands on experience so be prepared to get your hands in the dirt! Bring garden gloves if you choose and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The workshop will be outside so please dress appropriately
Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at LA Fitness Bala Cynwyd to raise awareness for soil health.We will have a table inside LA Fitness Bala Cynwyd. We will share materials with passersby to raise awareness about soil extinction and how to prevent it.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event
Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Strawberry Mansion residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 1, participants will:Learn how government partners identify environmental injustice.Be invited to share their personal and community experiences with environmental injustice.Highlight community assets that support community health and wellbeing.Dinner will be provided. Childcare
An info session for Philly artists seeking project funding in 2023. We'll cover eligibility, application requirements, and any questions!Join us at Icebox Project Space, in the Crane Arts Building, on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 PM, where you can learn more about The Velocity Fund's application — open now thru June 6. Logan Cryer (2022 Velocity Fund Grantee) will also speak about their curatorial practice, including their upcoming project, Invited: Take Care of the Square Footage.Accessibility Details: This event will be in-person and indoors. Masks are recommended. Icebox Project Space, located within the Crane Arts Building, is wheelchair accessible. There
Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 TIME 8:30pm - 10:30pm LOCATION Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Our moonwalk and stargazing series continues as we await the appearance of June’s “Strawberry Moon”. According to the Farmers Almanac, June’s full moon is given this name to mark the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries that are ready to be gathered. This name has been used by Native American Algonquin tribes as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples. First, we’ll use the moonlight to guide us on a short hike on a
Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,
Are overly aggressive plants invading your landscape? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Dress for the weather and wear reliable shoes as walking paths may be uneven. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place on two Wednesdays: May 31 and June 7, 2023. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba
Join Krystal of Inner Sanctum RituWell outside, around Passyunk Ave, to identify and explore herbs historically used for chronic pain.We’ll meet at South Philly Acupuncture and visit several plants and trees to discuss how these plants have been historically used to remedy chronic pains, and how to identify them in your own backyard. We’ll end our time together with a short meditation in Columbus Park to connect and integrate our learnings, quiet our minds and listen what our bodies want us to know.About 5 plants/trees will be identified. Please bring a journal if you’d like to write down information shared
UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardners Point Park. Fun poses, stretches, games and songs best for kids under 8.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga at Lardner's Point Park (5202 Levick Street) Two classes will go back to back - Kids at 5:30pm- 6:00pm, Adults at 6:15pm (Register for these classes separately!). Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park.*Bring your own mat, some available if needed Free, but donations welcome.
Whether you’re new to SBN, a long-term member, or someone looking to learn more about triple-bottom-line businesses in the region, SBN’s Member Open Houses are the most engaging way to maximize your SBN experience. At our Member Open Houses, you’ll learn business practices from participating members and deepen your connections within our local impact economy. Join us Wednesday, May 31, from 5:30 – 8 pm, for SBN’s next Member Open House with BOK businesses Tuft the World, Remark Glass, Miles Table, and Lobo Mau! Learn about Tuft the World and Remarks' business operations, enjoy a tufting and screen printing demonstration,
Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Grays Ferry residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 1, participants will:Learn how government partners identify environmental injustice.Be invited to share their personal and community experiences with environmental injustice.Highlight community assets that support community health and wellbeing.Dinner will be provided. We
Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and the basics of using a sewing machineLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Maryann Evans, you will be making a pillowcase.One Session from 6:00pm-8:00pm, May 31stTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it!How to enroll in a Tacony LAB
Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social media (Reddit or Instagram) for the details of each ride.
Native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. This program takes place
1-1.5 hournature activities and lessons on most Thursdays.Weekly Afternoon Activities/ Homeschool LessonsThursdays at 1:00pmJoin us for weekly themed, 1-1.5 hour activities and lessons on most Thursdays. We can accommodate requests for other times and dates by appointment for your group. Equipment and materials are provided. These programs are geared for elementary and middle school aged children with caregivers. We can adapt programs to the needs of your group. $5 per child.Frogs & ToadsApril 6 One of the wonders of spring is frogs and toads emerging from their winter dormancy. Learn about what type of frogs live in Philadelphia and take
A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic LandmarkMay is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the chosen area for the day from
Join us for a guided tour of Tacony Creek Park. Our First Friday tour series is intended to introduce community stakeholders and partner organizations to the park, trail and creek, demonstrating the natural beauty of this under appreciated community green space, noting the challenges of this urban watershed park and talking through strategies for rallying support for this incredible community asset. We will meet at the northernmost end of the trail. We will walk south to the end of the trail and have vehicles staged to return our guests to our starting point. Please dress for the weather and wear
Use bold foliage as the focal point for a summer container that steals the show. Interweave softer, finer-textured plants and add some brightly colored flowers partial to shade conditions to create an imaginative and eye-catching addition to your deck or patio. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, June 2, 2023. About the Instructor: Susan Dixon is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. She has attended classes ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical Garden and is currently earning her certificate of merit at Longwood. She has a passion
2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationJoin PA IPL for our 2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationFirst Fridays 12-1pm | October 2022 through June 2023JUNE 2: Stormwater & Rain BarrelsPA IPL is offering a virtual Environmental Education Series that is generously funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The programs will be offered virtually along with our partner, First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG), and will be available to all of our members through this virtual environmental education series, Caring for Creation with PA IPL. Please join us during your lunch hour on First Fridays.Our June
FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
6:30 – 9:30 pm
cocktails, roving supper, and merriment under the stars.
Join us for a morning of winter squash planting as well as other field tasks such as weeding, mulching, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun,