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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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,

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

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

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

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,

Join Lady Danni during a walk along the Delaware River Trail for an Urban Foraging trip.Join Lady Danni for a free walk at the Delaware River Trail in South Philadelphia to learn about plants and trees that grow in the ara and their medicinal uses. Meet at the beginning of the Delaware River Trail located at Columbus Blvd. and Washington Ave. Limited Must register.

Join us for a special Breakfast on the Farm event in celebration of Lancaster Water Week!What to expect: A fresh, hearty breakfast with beautiful farm views and an insider farm tour led by the Miller Family. You’ll hear more about how Lancaster Farmland Trust and local farmers are addressing natural resource concerns on Lancaster County farms to benefit soil health and productivity, while keeping local streams and rivers clean. About the Miller Farm: The Millers’ traditional dairy farm sits along a quiet road in Paradise, familiar with the sounds of horse hooves and steel wheels. After preserving their farm with

Join our walking tour of 3 community gardens in West Philadelphia and learn about NGT’s work to secure and protect them.Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, AARP, Feet First Philly and the Clean Air Council as we visit three community gardens in the Powelton section of West Philadelphia. We'll speak with garden leaders, hear about the work they're doing this growing season, and learn about NGT’s work to permanently protect community gardens across Philadelphia and the benefits they provide to the community.Garden tour schedule :10:00am Meet at Summer Winter Garden 3225-3227 Race Street10:30am Walk to Wiota Community Garden 4020 Powelton Avenue11:15am Walk

22nd and Spruce at Trinity@22nd is having a community sidewalk sale. Find treasures from 10am-3pm

Discover how and why Philly became such an industrial colossus, along with what caused its decline.We called ourselves “The World’s Greatest Workshop,” and there was almost nothing we didn’t make here, from silk stockings to locomotives. It didn’t last, of course, but some of the workshops and mill buildings from that era have managed to survive. Join Hidden City project director Pete Woodall as we explore remnants of Philadelphia’s industrial past, making our way from Northern Liberties to Olde Kensington and back again. We’ll visit the former sites of Stetson Hats, Schmidt’s Beer and Gretz Beer, plus former hosiery mills,

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!

Get a jump start to the day during the VIP hour from 11-12, which includes a VIP bag with amazing goodies! Free tickets to enter from 12-5.Free AdmissionLancaster VegFest is *free to attend from 12-5! Come see live music and speakers, play games, enjoy free yoga, and shop all the wonderful vendors!*There is a $5 suggested donation at the door that benefits our work and the rescued animals at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary.VIPBecome a VegFest VIP!!! VIPs get a FANTASTIC goodie bag and an exclusive hour to the event from 11-12!!! Imagine strolling leisurely through all the amazing vendors for a

Learn about turtles, worms and science research plus explore the museum and the collection at our June Open House!JUNE'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSESleeping Worms, Nesting TurtlesWhat can microscopic worms tell us about our need for sleep? How does turtle nesting behavior give insight into climate change and evolutionary adaptation? Do fish know what they look like?Join us for this special Open House featuring professors and students from Saint Joseph's University, our longtime partner in the GeoKids LINKS program for local schools. Through hands-on activities, live demonstrations and short talks in our Lecture Hall, they'll share some of the interesting research

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

We'll find and identify the mushrooms as we go, making sure to discuss their key identifying features.Join us, in person, on the trail at the Willows Park. We'll wind through a few ecosystems and search for the fungi hiding in them. We'll find and identify the mushrooms as we go, making sure to discuss their key identifying features.The instructor is Sam Bucciarelli. She is a land management professional with a passion for ecology, especially as it pertains to fungi and the role they play in helping our ecosystems thrive. She grew up in the NJ Pinelands, but she has spent

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Strawberry Moon Festival - Join us for a Guided Sunset Mediation and Fire Ceremony presented by SweetSoulsCare at Maple Acres FarmFull moon celebrations have been around since the dawn of time and are reflective of the natural cycles to which we are all subconsciously affected. Like the tides, we ebb and flow. We have good days, and bad. Full moon tides frequently lead to flooding, so is it any wonder we often get overwhelmed at this time of the month? These same natural cycles allow us to dive deep into our psyches at this time, and do some real healing

Join us at the “Philly Green Reels” environmental film festival that will inspire and ignite your passion for environmental activism.Join us at the “Philly Green Reels” environmental film festival that will inspire and ignite your passion for environmental activism. Our festival showcases a selection of groundbreaking films that highlight the urgent need for action on critical environmental issues, all centered right here in Philadelphia. These films cover a range of ecological concerns we face today, spanning from the destruction of wildlife ecosystems to the catastrophic effects of climate change.Come witness the power of cinema as we bring together a diverse

The Transformative Trail will be a one of a kind experience filled with affirmations, lupus facts and fellowship DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED

Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and