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Using soil and natural materials we will make our own watercolor paints!I was shocked when I learned that acrylic and oil paints are made out of plastics. I knew there had to be a way to create paints that were conducive to my health and belief systems. I mean, people did it before there were plastics, right? So ten years ago, I embarked on a journey to learn everything I could about pigments and dyes. And, I want to share it with you.Join me for the Make Your Own Watercolors workshop, where we will learn how to make every color

What plants can tolerate constantly wet areas, or clay soil, or relentless sun, or deep shade? A select group of native plants that can take on those challenges, look great, and provide ecological services – all at the same time. Leave with a list of plants to help solve the difficult site dilemmas that you may have! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from

From garden to glass, this well-loved spirit has evolved from an herbal medicine to a staple behind the bar, originating in the Middle Ages and popularized during the reign of King William III, gin derived its predominant flavor from juniper berries. Today, gin is produced in subtly different styles and brands. Learn the history of gin, the role of junipers in gin production, and taste a variety of gins distilled with herbs, spices, and fruit. (Ages 21 and over) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Diane Keesee has

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be

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. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Join us for a guided tour highlighting key pest and disease issues in Southeastern PA.We will walk a pre-scouted route of the Arboretum to showcase some key pest and disease issues common to Southeastern PA. Insect and mite issues will include hemlock woolly adelgid, spruce spider mite, white pine sheath mite, boxwood leafminer, boxwood mite, and various scales. We will also discuss the protection of pollinators and other beneficial insects through the proper use of registered products.This walk is cosponsored and led by Chris Ward of John B. Ward & Co. Arborists. Attendance provides 3 CEUs for ISA Certified Arborists

PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 1“HOW TO GET NOTICED! PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 1”More about these workshops and your workshop leader:Join us for a fun and informative workshop tailored to address the concerns of small nonprofit arts and culture organizations about how to stand out from the crowd and increase visibility on a shoestring budget.Nina Zucker, PR & Marketing Creative Strategist, will bring her knowledge of how to leverage a shoestring budget to create communications plans that will increase visibility and grow audiences for small

PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 2“HOW TO GET NOTICED! PR and Marketing for Small Nonprofits on a Shoe-String Budget - Part 2”More about these workshops and your workshop leader:Join us for a fun and informative workshop tailored to address the concerns of small nonprofit arts and culture organizations about how to stand out from the crowd and increase visibility on a shoestring budget.Nina Zucker, PR & Marketing Creative Strategist, will bring her knowledge of how to leverage a shoestring budget to create communications plans that will increase visibility and grow audiences for small

Summer camp for adults! Space and time to make music & art, explore nature, and meet new friends!Space CampJune 19 - 22, 2024Pendle Hill Retreat CenterThis retreat in Swarthmore, PA is a playful, inspiring opportunity to connect and create with others, or on your own.In addition to having space to be creative, there will be campfires, s’mores, singing, a talent show, game night, and more!The schedule includes professionally-led workshops appropriate for various levels in Brazilian samba drumming (led by Mike Stevens), improv theater (led by Bobbi Block), painting, (led by Amy Block) and art, science and nature (led by Anya

Come join us for a literary family reunion inspired by the legendary June Jordan on JUNE-teenth - it's gonna be a blast!In a double entendre on the word Juneteenth, Harriett’s Bookshop and Friends of the Tanner House propose a calling forth dedicated to June Jordan at Harriett's Bookshop on June 19th with poets, musicians, scholars, artists, and families gathered to honor Jordan’s legacy with a Fish Fry and BBQ by Chef Tonia Renee (confirmed) and matching literary family tree tees—think an old school family reunion with cousins you perhaps have yet to meet.Veneration:June Jordan was a prophetic writer and thinker

Join Dream Space on Juneteenth to envision the future we deserve through self-care, community care, and celebration.Live24HRS and StarPowerMarketing are taking over the Sculpture Courtyard for a day of Black Joy and resilience.The day begins with self care and community care with wellness sessions, and community activities then proceeds to the turn-up with food, refreshing drinks, and music.Shop with local small businesses and local makers in the Live More Marketplace. Dream Space brings our community together to envision the future we deserve using mediums of art, wellness, and social justice programming.If your company or organization is interested in sponsorships or

Our Queer Community Hikes are a safe space intended to foster a sense of community, while promoting time spent outdoors & self-care.Our Queer Community Series is designed for: anyone who self-identifies as a member or ally of the Queer Community.This is a monthly group outing designed to increase your general sense of well-being while combining gentle exercise and time spent in nature.Our mindful hikes begin and end with a personal check in using our THRIVE Compass tool. We then hike to our halfway point and the group is led through a mindfulness exercise before we head back.Our events are a

Allow the vibrancy and charisma of the monarch to inspire your time painting and collaging a work of art with artist, Monica Lopez. Learn paintbrush usage, color mixing, and color application on canvas while finding your unique painting style. Monica will guide you through finding artistic expression with personalized instructions. Open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, June 19, 2024. About the Instructor: I am Monica Lopez. I am a proud Mexican visual artist. Ever since I was little, textures and colors of all sorts were

Juneteenth Freedom DayFreedom dance party with Pop up Performances by some of Philly's BEST Black performers!Sounds: Dj El InternationalPerformances by:Cupid Bowe Ashantidoll Mz.Peaches Honey Bomb & Queen Nzinga

Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

Learn how to secure funding for your business by tapping into grants and crowdfunding opportunities to help your business grow online!Welcome to Fuel Your Growth: Leveraging Grants and Crowdfunding to Scale Your Business! Learn about a $10k GRANT with VSBDR and more! This online event is designed to help you take your business to the next level by tapping into grants and crowdfunding opportunities. Join LA21-CDC and Widener University for insightful sessions, expert advice, and practical tips on how to secure funding for your growth. Don't miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Let's

Learn how to access funding for high tunnels for your farm or garden during this workshop with USDA staff from NRCS .Join our latest webinar to learn how to access funding for high tunnels for your farm or garden during this workshop with USDA staff from NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and FSA (Farm Service Agency). You will also hear firsthand from a Ben Miller, an urban grower in SouthWest Philly who received a high tunnel through NRCS’s EQIP program (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). Learn how to apply for this program in preparation for the 2025 application deadline this coming

Come join us for a fun day of painting and potting with your community - let's get creative together!Community Painting & Potting Event Come join us at the Tacony Library for a fun-filled day of creativity! Grab a paintbrush or a pot and get ready to unleash your inner artist. This in-person event will be held at Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a first-time potter, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Let's come together as a community to create something beautiful!

Living your values in your private or shared community landscape can be done with respect to your neighbors. Learn to work with entities like HOAs and neighborhood ordinances that present barriers to your ideas for lawn transition to habitat gardens. Join Julie Snell and Lisa McDonald Hanes from Redbud Native Plant Nursery and TEND landscape architects to discuss strategies to influence decision-makers regarding local landscapes. If weather permits, enjoy an after-hours garden walk with Julie and Lisa to conclude the class. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Thursday, June 20, 2024. About the Instructor: Julie

Join SBN on June 20, the summer solstice, for an evening of community and appreciation on the longest night of the year! This evening will be a celebration of the start to summer with great company, food, and music! This event will be in the NKCDC Garden from 6 to 8pm. We will have local snacks, and Mural City Cellar's pop up bar will open. This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Suggested donations are $10 for members, and $20 for non-members. Please pay what you are comfortable with contributing.

Grab your friends and family and join the MakerSpace for a basic lesson in sewing. The starting class for the sewing series.A beginner class to our sewing series taught by Tiara orange. These classes are recommended before taking her more advance classes, "Make You Own Clothes" series.In this class you will:Learn how to thread your machineMake some basic stitchesCreate a simple sewing project.Students must bring a sewing machine, all other sewing supplies will be provided.Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Join us on June 20th for our Summer Solstice Potluck! Celebrate the longest day of the year with friends and Ecotherapy enthusiasts!Bring a friend, bring a dish, bring yourself! Gather with us as we celebrate the longest day of the year. This event will run from 6pm to 9pm.

Discover the amazing natural history and biology of native waspsTHURSDAY, JUNE 20Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects7:00 – 8:30 PMHeather Holm, Pollinator Conservationist and AuthorDiverse, flower-rich landscapes provide critical habitat for predatory wasps to consume flower nectar and hunt for insects (and spiders) to feed their offspring. Discover the amazing natural history and biology of native wasps. Learn about their nesting habitat, prey specificity, and the ecosystem services—including pest insect population control and pollination—they provide.Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date)NOTE - this lecture WILL

This is a fundraiser for Gazan Families. This will be a family-friendly event w meditation, yoga & other activities for adults & childrenIf you purchase a ticket for $25+ (per person), you will receive a t-shirt (See here for t-shirt samples). Please register to receive the order form so you can select the style/size for your shirt! Please look at FAQs to know how to buy multiple tickets.On this International Day of Yoga (IDY) (June 21st, 2024), Yogis for Palestine, La La Lil Jidar, & Philly Families for Ceasefire invite you to embody yoga in the service of Palestinian liberation

The first and only conference for women of color navigating the healing plant and wellness industry! Higher Conference Welcome to the Higher Conference! Join us at Billy Penn Studios on North 5th Street in Philadelphia, PA, USA for an event like no other. Get ready for inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities that will take your knowledge to the next level. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Lineup, details, and more at mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Included with garden admission. Music lineup: Genesis Z & Atlantis This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, June 21, 2024 (Rain Date: Following Friday). Buy Tickets Member Tickets  

Join us for an extraordinary array of fun from Longwood Gardens to Lincoln University as we honor and celebrate the history of Juneteenth.Our vision for these Juneteenth efforts is to create a vibrant and inclusive celebration that honors the legacy of freedom and resilience. Following the theme for this year’s celebration which is The Frederick Douglass Chronicles. We envision a gathering where people from all different backgrounds come together. Through engaging educational activities, uplifting cultural performances like a fashion show, and meaningful discussions during dinner.**This is a Multi-site event. Please note the time and location of the ticket purchased. Due

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert a wide range of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects! ✓ Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site✓ Wheelchair Accessible

June 22nd the Kennett Heritage Center will present a 3-part historical program as part of Kennett Square’s month-long Juneteenth Celebration

Attracting butterflies to your yard is a wonderful way to increase the ecological value of your property and connect with the natural world. Discuss plants that provide food for adult butterflies and their caterpillars and how to create suitable habitats for these ephemeral beauties. Take home five floriferous native pants and easy-to-use instructions for making a butterfly garden of your own. The class will go outside to see the plants in the gardens. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 22, 2024. About the Instructor: Melissa Starkey, PhD, is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Mt.

Come join us for a festive Juneteenth Celebration filled with music,food,and community as we honor and commemorate African American freedom.Welcome to the Juneteenth Celebration!Come join us for a day filled with music, food, and fun at 30 N Lansdowne Ave. Let's commemorate the end of slavery in the United States with live performances, delicious food vendors, and activities for the whole family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate freedom and unity with your community. The day will start with a flag-raising, singing, and keynote speakers at Borough Greene, in front of Borough Hall, at 1:30PM. There will be

Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all. Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. For more

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

Local photographer and naturalist, Hank Davis, will present his  photos of all the hummingbird species he has 'captured' over the years.June 15th is Nature Photography Day! The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) along with millions of photographers and photography lovers across the nation observe Nature Photography Day on this day. Our presentation will be one week later but that's ok! Join us for this fun evening with everyone's favorite bird!Hank Davis is originally from New York City, but has lived in the Delaware Valley for 50 years. Upon his move to the area, he gained an appreciation for nature

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be

Join us for a day of hiking to spread hope and positivity in our community at Hiking For Hope Flagship event!Join us for a day of rejuvenation, connection, and empowerment at our Hiking for Hope event! This is more than just a hike – it's a mini retreat designed to help you reset, reconnect, and find your community.Event Highlights:African Dancing with Mastah Tee Fitness: Kickstart your day with vibrant, energizing African dance moves that will uplift your spirit and get your body moving!Silent Hike with Yogi Den: Experience the peace and tranquility of nature with a guided silent hike, allowing

Celebrate Juneteenth with NBMBAA & NExT Philadelphia - a fun event to honor Black culture, achievements, and community in person!NBMBAA Philly & NExT Philadelphia (Network of Extraordinary Talent) Juneteenth CelebrationCome join us at the Beach Bar at Cavanaugh's River Deck on North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia, PA, USA for a day of celebration and community. We're excited to commemorate Juneteenth with music, food, and good vibes. This in person event promises to be a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate freedom together. Be sure to where your afro centric colors,

2024 Summer Camp RegistrationThis camp is directed at children who aspire to one day work in the animal field, whether it be as a zookeeper, veterinarian, a future rehabber, or even just someone who loves animals! The activities in this camp will revolve around learning the basics of what it is like to work with and keep animals healthy and happy in captivity, with each day revolving around a certain aspect of animal husbandry. Throughout the week there will be different lessons, games, and activities following the theme of that day, covering topics such as diets, veterinary care, enrichment, training,

Sing-a-long with Miss Delia on the ukulele and listen to stories read aloud at the Ambler Community Garden.Sing-a-long with Miss Delia on the ukulele and listen to stories read aloud. Those registered may participate in making a craft in the garden afterwards.Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.

On Pride month, NESAWG invites you to this important conversation. You don't want to miss it!Black and Brown Queerness in Agriculture: A roundtable conversation with Queer Farmers of Color and the intersectionalities in the overall food system. An online event hosted by NESAWG - Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group.Monday, June 24, 2024 from 6pm-8pm (Online)Learn more about the event at https://nesawg.org/events-2024Learn more about us at: https://nesawg.org/Questions? Feel free to e-mail us at info@nesawg.orgWe welcome any and all contributions to help pay the amazing Speakers.https://nesawg.org/donate$10$20$50$100OtherOur conversation with open audience participation will spotlight the experiences and perspectives of Farmers of Color and

Explorers ages 5-7 years old can join us for this mini nature camp. This is a great way to prepare your camper for longer day adventures.Explorers ages 5-7 years old can join us for this mini nature camp. This is a great way to prepare your camper for longer day adventures in the park.We will make a themed craft each day, read stories, play games and see live animals!Dates: Tuesday, June 25-Thur, June 27Ages: Children 5-7 yearsTime: 9:00am- 12:00pm (This is a drop off program)Registration Required: $50.00 per child per day; Eventbrite fees apply. Payment is Non-refundable.Space is extremely limited.Campers

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task