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SUMMARY:Firefly: The State Insect of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session to learn all about fireflies with master gardener Anita Ann Murphy!\n\n\nJoin Master Gardener Anita Ann Murphy to understand the Pennsylvania state insect\, the Firefly. You will also learn some fun facts about our wonderful state that will surely get you “glowing”. You will also discover simple ways to preserve these lights of the night sky. \nParking can be found in our visitor parking lot\, and participants will meet for the workshop at VCAM. \nPhoto courtesy of Penn State
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/firefly-the-state-insect-of-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Catbird Store Opening in Philly (5/8)
DESCRIPTION:Catbird\, the Brooklyn-based demi-fine jewelry brand\, is excited to announce it will be opening a new storefront on Walnut Street in Philly on 5/8! Join us to celebrate Catbird’s newest East Coast location with a number of in-store treats and activations including wine\, pizza\, flash poetry\, and wine courtesy of SOFIA\, and more! The new store will feature cases lined with 14k gold classics\, milestone rings\, a build-your-own charm counter\, Catbird’s signature candles\, Forever Bracelets\, and Diary and Confetti charm chains for shoppers to customize! \nStarting opening day (5/8) and running through the end of May (5/31)\, in-store activations will include:\nOpening Weekend\, 5/8 – 5/11: All weekend long\, the first 200 guests to spend $250+ will receive a custom tote bag filled with treats including the pink bow charm only found in Catbird’s opening party gift bags\, limited edition Philly stickers and more! Catbird will also be serving SOFIA wines and bringing a taste of NYC to Philly with Russ & Daughters black and white cookies for shoppers to enjoy.\nFriday\, 5/16: From 4-8pm\, Catbird will be hosting an opening celebration with bouquets\, flash poetry\, pizza and wine for all shoppers. The brand will also reveal its exclusive Philly charm\, which will only be available to shop in-store. The first 100 customers to spend $250+ will receive a custom tote bag filled with treats\, including the pink bow charm only found in Catbird’s opening party gift bags.\nSaturday\, 5/24: Mini floral bouquets in a Catbird palette will be included with all purchases $250+.\nSaturday\, 5/31: Enjoy weekend pastries from local bakeries including Gather Alfajores! \nOpening Day & Weekend\nDate: 5/8-5/11\nTime: Mon-Sat: 11am – 7pm (opening party from 4-8pm); Sun: 11am-6pm\nLocation: 103 S 18th St\, Philadelphia\, PA \nAdditional Opening Activations\nDate: 5/24 and 5/31\nTime: Mon-Sat: 11am – 7pm; Sun: 11am-6pm\nLocation: 103 S 18th St\, Philadelphia\, PA
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/catbird-store-opening-in-philly-5-8/
LOCATION:Catbird Philly\, 103 S 18th St\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Managing Invasives: Section A
DESCRIPTION:Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? 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. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15.\nAbout the Instructors:\nEllen Lake\, PhD\, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She taught environmental education and was the Education Director at the Brandywine and Red Clay Valley Associations. Ellen has a master’s degree in Entomology and Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware\, where she researched biological control of mile-a-minute weed and how to integrate weed management techniques to restore plant communities. Ellen has extensive experience researching insect-plant interactions\, including work for the USDA in the Greater Everglades ecosystem.\nNate Shampine\, CERP\, is Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands Manager responsible for implementing land conservation practices through the creation and maintenance of healthy\, functional ecosystems. He is a graduate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry\, and he is also a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner through the Society for Ecological Restoration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/managing-invasives-section-a/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Spring Botanical Art: Wildflowers in Color
DESCRIPTION:Bring yourself to the next level with drawing native wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s unique collections. Continue to learn basic botanical drawing skills\, such as composition\, scale\, and perspective\, while introducing simple color techniques that add another dimension to your work. A series of step-by-step exercises\, instructor demonstrations\, and one-on-one feedback sessions provide a strong foundation in botanical drawing. Students may work in watercolor or colored pencil.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 5/8 through 5/29.\nSee the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. https://mtcubacenter.org/event/spring-botanical-art-series-4/\nAbout the Instructor:\nMargaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration\, with distinction\, from the NYBG.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-botanical-art-wildflowers-in-color/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Classes & Workshops,Native Plants
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SUMMARY:Native Planters
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter\, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals\, refine your gardening expertise\, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape.\nTools are provided\, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle\, to wear sturdy shoes\, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday\, April 17 to October 30\, from 10am-12pm.\nRegistration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins welcome!\nSign Up
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-planters-6/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship Program
DESCRIPTION:The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age!\n\n\nThe Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age! We will start with a story and then work with kid-sized tools to help beautify our park. \n \nAn adult must stay with the child. Only register for the child\, not the parent. \n \nThe program is every Thursday from May 1st through June 5th. 10am – 11am at Pennypack on the Delaware. Participants will meet at the pavilion near the soccer fields\, between the baseball fields and the river.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/young-explorers-toddler-stewardship-program-2/
LOCATION:Pennypack on the Delaware\, Pennypack on the Delaware Park\, 7801 State Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Connection Hike: Move\, Breathe\, Discover
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS ONLY\nRenew\, recharge\, and reconnect with nature on this contemplative morning hike guided by Tyler Docent and PA Master Naturalist Barbara Frank. Wander through our scenic trails\, pausing to reflect on the discoveries and natural beauty surrounding you. Along the way\, enjoy a few calming yoga stretches to relax your body and heighten your awareness of the environment. We will also journal our thoughts and observations\, deepening our connection to the landscape.\nThis hike is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to the natural world.\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nCheck-in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide. This hike includes changes in grade and walking surfaces\, including pavement\, grass\, and gravel. As with any hike on the Tyler trails\, sturdy\, closed-toe shoes are recommended. Please bring water\, a snack\, and a journal or notebook to write your thoughts.\nAbout your guide: Barbara Frank is a PA Master Naturalist\, a docent at Tyler\, a yoga teacher\, an artist\, and a true lover of nature in all of its manifestations. She leads tours for children and adults.\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!):  FREE\nNON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult. The fee includes admission for the day\, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like!\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): FREE.  Please give your guest pass to the Visitor Center at check-in unless you are accompanied by a family-level or above participant.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-connection-hike-move-breathe-discover-3/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Together with a favorite grown-up\, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks\, art\, music and stories as part of the hands-on\, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.\n$20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sprouts-51/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-17/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Volunteer – Spring Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Did you know more than 40\,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding\, planting\, mulching\, and other seasonal garden projects. \nVolunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with like-minded people. \nThe health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-spring-gardening-20/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Bird Walks on the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Join Preserve Manager Mike Coll on a leisurely stroll through Saunders Woods Preserve to spot and hear a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Mike will share tips and tricks to enhance your birding experience\, ensuring you don’t miss a single fluttering friend. \nCan’t attend this one? Check out these other walks:  \n\nThursday\, April 24\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Hildacy Preserve (Media\, PA)\nSaturday\, April 26\, 8:00 – 11:00 AM\, Green Hills Preserve (Mohnton\, PA)\nTuesday\, April 29\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM\, ChesLen Preserve wetlands (Coatesville\, PA)\nThursday\, May 1\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Summerhill Preserve (Willistown\, PA)\nThursday\, May 1\, 8:00 – 11:00 AM\, Willisbrook Preserve (Malvern\, PA)\nThursday\, May 8\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM\, Stroud Preserve (West Chester\, PA)\nThursday\, May 15\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Gwynedd Preserve (North Wales\, PA)\nSaturday\, May 17\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Crow’s Nest Preserve (Elverson\, PA)\nTuesday\, May 20\, 8:30 – 11:00 AM\, Peacedale Preserve (Landenberg\, PA)\nThursday\, May 22\, 8:00 – 10:30 AM\, Hildacy Preserve (Media\, PA)
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bird-walks-on-the-preserves-7/
LOCATION:Saunders Woods Preserve\, 1020 Waverly Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035
CATEGORIES:Birding,general
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
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SUMMARY:Body of Work: Yoruba Richen
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for these three day of screening events featuring the films of Yoruba Richen\n\n\nYoruba Richen is a prolific Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker whose body of work illuminates issues of race\, space\, and power and elevates the voices and stories that have historically been marginalized. Her films have been featured on multiple outlets\, including Netflix\, MSNBC\, FX/Hulu\, HBO\, Peacock\, and PBS. She is Founder of the production company\, Promised Land Film\, and is the Founding Director of the Documentary Program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. \nThis Body of Work will showcase two evenings highlighting Yoruba’s films elevating Black women’s stories and one evening of work that uncovers and brings to light stories that have been intentionally buried featuring white descendants engaging with their legacy of racism and terror. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 7:00 PM \nHow It Feels To Be Free (USA\, 2021\, 113 minutes) \nHow it Feels to Be Free tells the story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne\, Abbey Lincoln\, Nina Simone\, Diahann Carroll\, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes\, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process. Broadcast on PBS in the American Masters series and nominated for an Emmy. \nThursday\, May 8\, 7:00 PM \nThe Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (USA\, 2022\, 101 minutes) \nThe first feature length documentary about the iconic activist\, this film tells the unexpected story of Parks and her life beyond the historic bus boycott\, revealing the intent behind her activism\, her lifelong radical politics and her courage. Winner of the Peabody and Gracie Awards and honored by the Television Academy. We will also present a 3 minute clip from Yoruba’s new project on Joan Little whose 1975 murder trial galvanized a support movement. \nFriday\, May\, 9\, 7:00 PM \nThe Cost of Inheritance (USA\, 2024\, 60 minutes) \nThe Cost of Inheritance explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States and takes a personal approach to understanding our history\, systemic injustices\, and inequities. We follow descendants of enslavers and the enslaved as they are reckoning with their past and trying to find a just way forward. We will also show very brief excerpts from American Coup: Wilmington (2024) on the white supremacist insurrection in North Carolina in 1898 and American Reckoning (2022) on the unsolved 1967 murder of a Mississippi Civil Rights activist and organized Black armed self-defense.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/body-of-work-yoruba-richen/
LOCATION:Scribe Video Center\, 3908 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Planet Local
DESCRIPTION:Transition Town Greater Media presents a Film Screening and Discussion \nPlanet Local: A Quiet Revolution\n\nA film by Local Futures\nWednesday\, May 7\, 7PM. Doors open at 6:45PM.\nFranciscan Spiritual Center\, 609 S Convent Rd\, Aston\, PA 19014 \nFree and open to the public\, donations appreciated. Free parking adjacent to building. Please RSVP here. \nPlanet Local is about a quiet and transformative revolution emerging worldwide. As people work to protect and restore their local economies\, their communities\, and the natural world\, countless diverse initiatives are demonstrating a new path forward for humanity. It’s a path that localizes rather than globalizes\, connects rather than separates\, and shows us that human beings need not be the problem—we can be the solution.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/film-screening-planet-local/
LOCATION:Franciscan Spiritual Center\, 609 S Convent Rd\, Aston\, PA\, 19014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition Town Events
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SUMMARY:Uncovering The Secrets Of The Underground Railroad At Valley Forge
DESCRIPTION:What is the connection between the Underground Railroad and Valley Forge? Dionne Patterson will explain\, educate and inspire us.\n\n\nDionne Patterson\, the visionary behind UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc.\, is dedicated to illuminating the antebellum era by exploring the lives of both free and enslaved African Americans\, as well as the multifaceted history of the Underground Railroad. A proud graduate of Delaware State University\, Dionne is a certified cultural interpretive guide\, genealogist\, herbalist\, forest bathing guide\, researcher\, and historian. Her mission is to provide a holistic education that brings to light the untold stories of landscapes\, structures\, and the people who exemplified faith\, resilience\, and community within the Underground Railroad. \n \nThrough her work\, Dionne has forged partnerships with state organizations\, parks\, genealogical societies\, school districts\, and museums across the Mid-Atlantic Region. She offers immersive experiences through hands-on workshops\, curriculum development\, walking tours\, seminars\, and physical events\, all focused on African American narratives. As an education consultant\, she is recognized as a subject-matter expert (SME) in trauma\, cultural competency\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and child development. Dionne has also developed programs for institutions of higher learning\, the state of Delaware\, and both national and state parks. \n \nDionne’s expertise has led her to collaborate with Delaware State University as a content consultant and storyteller for their documentary Women of Vision\, Women of Purpose\, which explores the Underground Railroad. This fall\, she will be featured in a PBS documentary on the Underground Railroad through WSKG. Through UGR3DAY\, Dionne also writes and produces a quarterly magazine that delves into Underground Railroad travels\, Black history\, and genealogy.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncovering-the-secrets-of-the-underground-railroad-at-valley-forge/
LOCATION:The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley\, 30 East Swedesford Road\, Malvern\, PA\, 19355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T203000
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SUMMARY:Make and Mend
DESCRIPTION:A textile reuse\, mending\, and upcycling gathering. Drop-in every other week!\n\n\nBYO mending projects. I’ll be on hand to help\, whether it’s darning\, patching\, or something else. Some basic supplies (needles\, embroidery thread\, pins\, scissors\, sewing machine\, iron\, interfacing\, basic thread) will be provided. \nFeel free to BYO handcraft\, specific color thread\, etc. \nThis gathering is about repairing our clothes and extending the life of our textile belongings\, together. Come fix that hole in your sock\, sew on that button\, hem that pair of pants. \nShow up\, hang out\, and fix your things. \nWhile this isn’t a formal workshop or class\, support is available for problem solving and technique. We can look at things and figure them out together. Some sewing experience is helpful\, but not required. Demos are available for new techniques and tricks. \nEvery other Wednesday evening\, 6:30-8:30pm\, at Starr Garden Community Center. Suggested donation is $10 for supplies\, but everyone is welcome regardless. Pay what you can\, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. \n \nAbout your Host: Hi I’m Tess and I’ll be there\, fixing my socks and sweaters\, my homie’s pant button\, etc. Usually darning by hand. I’m an artist and apprenticing tailor. I love sewing\, weaving\, and creative problem solving – big and small. I think gathering and practicing skills of resilience is powerful in our times\, and fun. Let’s creatively repair together! \nAbout your Location: This event is located in the Starr Garden Playground rec center. When you enter the gates for the playground you will walk to the right of the building to the entrance that is facing Lombard Street.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/make-and-mend-7/
LOCATION:Starr Garden Recreation Center\, 600-44 Lombard Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Sewing with Emily Hitchner
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Sew!  Taught by Emily Hitchner you will learn how to make a tote bag.\n\n\nWith teacher Emily Hitchner\, you will be learning the basics of using a sewing machine and then making a tote bag. \nOne Session from 6:00pm-8:00pm on May 7th. \nTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance Policy \nAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen\, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late\, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes are only 2 hours long and it is difficult to catch up students when they are late. \nThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. \nOur classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class\, please commit to attending it! \nHow to enroll in a Tacony LAB class: \n• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning 3 weeks before a class first meets. Please check the “About” section of the LAB’s Facebook page for open hours or call the LAB at 267-686-7420 to hear the hours. \n• You may enroll online using Eventbrite beginning one week before a class first meets (provided there are still spaces) by visiting our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/o/the-tacony-lab-community-arts-center-1… \n• You may come to the first class and enroll at that time\, providing space is available. For same day enrollment\, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the class. \nOnly one registration per person will be accepted. Each student attending the class must register with their name and email address. Multiple registrations under the same name will not be honored. \nIf you enroll ahead of time and do not attend the first class\, you will be removed from the roster and your place will be offered to another student. \nIf you need to miss subsequent classes or decide you no longer wish to attend\, please notify the LAB by phone call or email ahead of time. \nIf you do not notify the LAB of absence or withdrawal\, you will not be able to enroll in another class until 3 months have passed.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/beginning-sewing-with-emily-hitchner/
LOCATION:The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center\, 6918 Torresdale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T170000
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SUMMARY:OPEN GYM Hours @ Design Gym
DESCRIPTION:EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity\, creativity\, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/open-gym-hours-design-gym-20/
LOCATION:Design Gym LLC\, 1714 N. Mascher Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T140000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walkabouts
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!\n\n\nWEDNESDAYS\, APRIL 9–JUNE 25 \nWednesday Walkabouts \n1:00–2:00 PM \nJenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff \nJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and seasonal landscape. Topics may include spring wildflowers\, flowering trees\, our Rhododendron collection\, native plants\, Jenkins’ history\, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! \nGroups of five or more are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact: tours@jenkinsarboretum.org). \nFree of charge
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-walkabouts-6/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20250505T173100Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173100Z
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SUMMARY:Noon Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!\n\n\nEnjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime. The winter is an excellent time for birding\, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos\, sparrows\, and spasuckers. If it’s too cold\, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However\, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/noon-bird-walks-9/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20250122T210618Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring
DESCRIPTION: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 to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens\, learn to identify 60 trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials for spring. Examine their key identifying characteristics\, preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather\, classes are rain or shine.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center six Wednesdays: 4/2 through 5/7.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-2/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T113000
DTSTAMP:20250428T173425Z
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers: Nests & Eggs!
DESCRIPTION:Find out where birds come from and where they live. Build your own nest to take home! \n  \nABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: \nEvery first Wednesday of the month\, March through November\, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration\, a garden walk\, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. \nDesigned for toddlers and preschoolers\, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. \nFor more information\, email Leslie Gale\, lgale@bartramsgarden.org. \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/little-explorers-nests-eggs-2/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden Courtyard\, Coach House and Barn\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, Philadelphia\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Classes & Workshops,Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount,Family Activities,Little Explorers,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T110000
DTSTAMP:20250428T132610Z
CREATED:20250312T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T132610Z
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SUMMARY:Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Together with a favorite grown-up\, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks\, art\, music and stories as part of the hands-on\, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.\n$20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sprouts-50/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20250505T173949Z
CREATED:20250428T132331Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower and FOCT
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower\, his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors\, and our friends at Friends of the Cresheim Trail for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-and-foct/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T110000
DTSTAMP:20250505T173026Z
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SUMMARY:Weeding Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for Weeding Wednesdays\, where we come together to tackle the garden and enjoy some outdoor fun!\n\n\nWelcome to Weeding Wednesdays! Join us at Lardner’s Point Park every Wednesday to help keep our park clean and beautiful.  We’ll provide all the tools you need to pull weeds and make our park shine. It’s a great way to meet new friends\, get some fresh air\, and give back to the community.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weeding-wednesdays-3/
LOCATION:Lardner’s Point Park\, 5202 Levick St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
DTSTAMP:20250429T171710Z
CREATED:20250429T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T171710Z
UID:10018733-1746604800-1746612000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required.\nJoin birders Sara Boucas-Neto\, Chuck Root\, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows\, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 7:45 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am\, and the gate will close at 8:10 am.\nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day)\nNon-Member Senior: $15 (includes admission to Tyler for the day)\nGuest Pass Registrants: FREE (for non-members only) Please give your guest pass to the person taking attendance.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weekday-bird-walk-35/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20250502T150403Z
CREATED:20250423T153352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T150403Z
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SUMMARY:Grid Presents: The People Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Public Trust for The People Left Behind\, a conversation on Tuesday\, May 6\, 2025 from 7-8:30pm about the long-term effects of gun violence on local communities beyond the crime scene. The launch event for a new Grid magazine podcast\, the program will be hosted by Afea Tucker and features panelists Vivek Ashok\, Ellie Rushing\, Julien Suaudeau\, and others. Presented in partnership with Grid. \nAbout the Program\nWhy does gun violence reporting in local and national media typically center on the crime scene and the judicial process? How can we break the never-ending loop of the news cycle\, from one shooting to the next? How can we remove the stigma of victimhood and involve local actors (loved ones\, neighbors\, neighborhood associations) in the streamlining of gun violence coverage? Can news outlets shift from emergency reporting about shootings to long form journalism about their personal implications? What kind of storytelling and journalistic standards should we advocate to maximize the agency of survivors and co-victims? What needs to be done to mitigate the risks of exploitation and retraumatization? To what extent is sharing one’s story with the world part of a healing process? \nAbout the Speakers\nDr. Vivek Ashok is an Associate of the Center for Violence Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\, and a fellow in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Penn Medicine. His research focuses on the language surrounding firearm related violence\, and disentangling firearm violence from mental illness. \nEllie Rushing is the Justice and Injustice Reporter at the The Philadelphia Inquirer. She covers criminal justice and law enforcement in Philadelphia\, including how crime and the court systems impact communities. \nJulien Suaudeau is a writer and filmmaker. He hosts two Philadelphia-centric podcasts: Song of Philadelphia and The People Left Behind. He teaches French and Film at Bryn Mawr College\, where he is the director of the Film Studies program. \nAfea Tucker is The Trace’s Philadelphia Community Engagement Reporter. She oversees Up the Block\, a resource and information hub for Philadelphians affected by gun violence. A veteran media professional and journalist\, her work has been published in The Philadelphia Tribune\, WHYY\, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. \nTerrez McCleary founded Moms Bonded By Grief. In November 2024\, the organization opened the Moms Bonded By Grief Botanical Garden of Healing\, a space built by mothers of homicide victims to honor Philadelphians lost to gun violence. The memorial garden sits at the corner of 51st Street and Woodland Avenue. \nMichelle Kerr-Spry is a Trauma-Informed Specialist and Behavioral Health Generalist\, as well as the Director of Programs and Development for Mothers In Charge (MIC). She joined MIC in 2006\, shortly after the murders of her only brother\, James\, and then oldest son\, Blain\, and has worked there in various capacities for the last 19 years.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-people-left-behind/
LOCATION:Public Trust\, 4017 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,Free,Hosted events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T200000
DTSTAMP:20250407T180739Z
CREATED:20250407T180739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180739Z
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SUMMARY:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness\nApril 22: What is Emptiness?\nApril 29: Ultimate Relaxation\nMay 6: Profound Peace\nMay 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self\nMay 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life \nClasses are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession\, Julie shows a clear example of how to be a modern\, lay Buddhist practitioner in a busy city and presents Buddha’s teachings in an eloquent and inspiring manner. \nClasses take place on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transcending-suffering-the-buddhist-view-of-emptiness/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Common Space County Line Road\, 301 E County Line Road\, Ardmore\, 19003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Wellness,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia":MAILTO:education@meditationinphiladelphia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTSTAMP:20250505T172754Z
CREATED:20250505T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T172754Z
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SUMMARY:Music for May & Forever- a spring recital and photography exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music and art with a concert of classical and folk tunes alongside a spring photography exhibit!\n\n\nCelebrate spring with us and enjoy an evening of art and music.   \nThe evening will feature songs about gardening\, spring and timeless classics!  \nZev\, Pamela and Jesiah Somers: Guitar and Voice \nSarah Meilahn Tyson: Piano\, HarpsichordDavid Morgan: Violin\, Viola and Cell \nPhotography exhibit will feature the art of the Ambler Photography Club
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/music-for-may-forever-a-spring-recital-and-photography-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch\, 209 Race Street\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTSTAMP:20250505T172854Z
CREATED:20250505T172854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T172854Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga On The Pier
DESCRIPTION:Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise Yoga\n\n\nJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware\, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. \n \n** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd\, just south of Rhawn St.) \n \nThis class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city. \n \nPlease bring your own mat 🙂 \n \nPre-registration encouraged! \n*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-on-the-pier-18/
LOCATION:Pennypack on the Delaware\, Pennypack on the Delaware Park\, 7801 State Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000
DTSTAMP:20250418T161327Z
CREATED:20250418T161327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T161327Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Collage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Intro to Collage program that will introduce the unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages. Collages make for a wonderful and heartfelt Mother’s Day gift idea!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/intro-to-collage/
LOCATION:Welsh Road Library\, 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Classes & Workshops,Film,Free
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