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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!\n\n\nThe Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4\, 1902\, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield\, Class of 1899\, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years\, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day. \nThis year Luke Hamilton will be our guest speaker. Luke is a preserve manager with Natural Lands Trust\, an Arboretum member\, and a member of the Arboretum’s Advisory Committee. We will be planting a Emerald Spire® flowering crabapple on the south side of the Morris Infirmary. Members of Haverford College Arboretum will be able to take home their membership perk of a dividend plant during this event. Parking for off-campus community members can be found in the visitor parking lot.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arbor-day-tree-planting-4/
LOCATION:Haverford College Arboretum\, 370 Lancaster Avenue\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
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SUMMARY:Migration Madness
DESCRIPTION:Join birding expert Tony Croasdale for birding walks in the Wissahickon and NW Philly during the peak spring migration.\n\n\nThursday\, April 17\, 10 am \nFridays 10 am\, April 25- May 30 \nExcept May 23-7:30am \nJoin birding expert Tony Croasdale for a series of birding walks during the peak spring migration. We will explore different Parks and recreation sites in Wissahickon Park and Northwest Philadelphia. \nApril 17- Valley Green (meet outside Valley Green Inn) Wood Ducks \nApril 25- Rex Ave (meet at Rex Ave trailhead)\, Louisiana Waterthrush \nMay 2- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (meet at Lare St and Porty Royal Ave) Warblers\, etc \nMay 9- Pastorius Park (meet at Shawnee St and Hartwell Ln) Warblers\, etc \nMay 16- Harper’s Meadow (meet at Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave) \nMay 23- &:30am! Summit and Old Line Road (meet at the small parking lot where Summit Ave & Old Line meet) White-eyed Vireos\, warblers\, etc \nMay 30- Manayunk Canal (meet at Venice Island Performing Arts Center) Peregrine Falcons
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/migration-madness-3/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon in April with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Brad Maule\nMeeting at the parking lot across from Walnut Lane Golf Club\nJoin Debbie and Jim as we hunt for spring ephemerals! Last year we saw spring beauties\, mayapples\, bloodroot\, jack-in-the- pulpit\, trout lilies\, and trillium. Will we be that lucky this year? We’ll also check on what the frogs are doing at the frog pond. We may visit some points of historical interest on our route.\nThis hike is about 4.5 miles and we will plan to spend about 3 hours on the trails. There are some rocky ascents and a particularly rocky descent\, so be prepared.\nChildren 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by and adult\, but please\, no dogs except for service animals.\nDistance: 4.5 miles\nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless otherwise specified\, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky\, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-in-april-with-debbie-hoellein-and-jim-mcclory-2/
LOCATION:Walnut Lane Golf Club on Magdalena Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Gallery Talk with 1838 Black Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:Join the curators of Free\, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers\, and 1838 Black Metropolis co-founders Morgan Lloyd and Michiko Quinones for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) archives. HSP’s newest exhibit highlights themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary of its founding\, the exhibit refocuses attention on abolition as a global Black-led political movement championed by the PAS. Through an assembly of primary source documents\, dive deeper into the family\, community\, and freedom for future generations that were key drivers for Black abolitionists in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Morgan and Quinones guide visitors through history during this free public event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-gallery-talk-with-1838-black-metropolis/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts - Black Joy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Uncle Bobbie’s as we welcome the amazing Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for a special workshop around Black Joy.\n\n\nJoy Is Your Birthright! \nWe are thrilled to welcome author\, and NAACP Image Award winner\, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for an intimate\, hands-on workshop experience around reclaiming BLACK JOY. \nSo many of us are looking for ways to reclaim JOY in light of the challenges and chaos of this moment in our country. It’s incredibly important that we are intentional with\, as Tracey says\, “writing joy into our days.” Through this micro-workshop Tracey will walk us through some of the exercises in the Black Joy Playbook and host a discussion on how we might embrace our joy as an act of resistance\, yes\, but also as a way to heal. \nAll tickets come with a copy of The Black Joy Playbook: 30 Days of Intentionally Reclaiming Your Delight \nAlso\, attendees will be able to have an exclusive shopping discount while in the store! \n \nWe look forward to seeing you at this needed event! \n——– \nAbout the book: \nReclaim your joy with this beautifully designed and thoughtful playbook from the author of the NAACP Image Award winner Black Joy. \nWe have an ancestral mandate to hold not just the pain and trauma of our experiences as Black people\, but to hold the joy and love and peace that is also ours. \nJoy is a weapon\, not only for resistance\, but also a means for healing—a powerful tool that is all-encompassing and necessary. Black Joy Playbook helps you mine your memories to discover what joy looks and feels like to you and then guides you to re-create it in your present-day life. \nDivided into themes of joy in the body\, breath\, tears\, laughter\, and every day\, each of the thirty entries includes the following: \n\na short inspiration\nquestions for reflection\na meditation\nspace for contemplation\nsuggestions for how to choose joy\n\nIt’s time to chase joy and cultivate it from the inside out! \n \nAbout the author: \nTracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts is a writer\, thought-leader\, and host of the podcast HeARTtalk with Tracey Michae’l\, known for exploring the intersection of culture\, identity\, and spirituality. As a “literary midwife\,” she has authored 25 books\, including bestsellers and collaborations with notable figures like Tabitha Brown\, Yusef Salaam\, and Rickey Smiley. Her groundbreaking work includes contributing to You Are Your Best Thing (2021) and publishing Black Joy: Stories of Resistance\, Resilience\, and Restoration (2022)\, which won the NAACP Image Award. Tracey also authored Then They Came for Mine: Healing from the Trauma of Racial Violence\, which won the 2023 Wilbur Award. Her recent release\, The Black Joy Playbook: 30 Days of Intentionally Reclaiming Your Delight\, launched in October 2024. A prominent voice in race\, social justice\, and faith\, Tracey has spoken nationally and written for major publications such as Oprah Daily\, Essence Magazine\, and The Washington Post. \n—— \nDoors open at 6pm \nEach ticket comes with a copy of The Black Joy Playbook. \nAll sales are final. \nSeating is General Admission. \nChildren older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-tracey-michael-lewis-giggetts-black-joy-workshop/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cliveden Conversation - The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death in the Early 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden\, The Turmoil of Transition\, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844. The program is free and virtual; advanced registration through our website is required: https://cliveden.org/cliveden-conversations/ \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Gary Laderman is the Goodrich C. White Professor of American Religious History and Cultures at Emory University and author of numerous books including two on the history of death in America: The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death\, 1799-1883 (Yale University Press\, 1996) and Rest in Peace: A Cultural History of Death and the Funeral Home in Twentieth-Century America (Oxford University Press\, 2003).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cliveden-conversation-the-sacred-remains-american-attitudes-toward-death-in-the-early-19th-century/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,History,Lecture,Montgomery County,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
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SUMMARY:Power of Herbs & Spices - Herbal Medicine in Your Kitchen With Ursula Adams
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to harness the power of herbs and spices for your health with Ursula Adams in your own kitchen!\n\n\nExplore the powerful medicinal properties of common herbs and spices found in the kitchen. From parsley\, cilantro to turmeric and ginger\, these kitchen staples have long been used for their healing qualities\, offering benefits like reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. The workshop will provide an overview of the most popular herbs and spices\, detailing their unique health benefits and practical ways to incorporate them into everyday cooking. We will prepare 2 separate recipes – a versatile Chimichurri as well as Turmeric-Ginger shots. You will have a chance to taste both. Join us to discover how the right herbs and spices can transform your health\, one meal at a time on 4/24 at 6:30pm. \nUrsula is a chef and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with a passion for incorporating healing foods into everyday cooking. She combines culinary expertise with personalized coaching to empower clients to nourish both their bodies and minds. This method addresses the emotional\, mental\, physical\, and spiritual aspects of health.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/power-of-herbs-spices-herbal-medicine-in-your-kitchen-with-ursula-adams/
LOCATION:Weavers Way Co-op – Ambler\, 217 East Butler Avenue\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Zine-making and Bookbinding
DESCRIPTION:Make your own zine at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.\n\n\nAbout this event \nDo you have a story to tell\, information to share\, or art/poems to display? Join this Zine-Making and Bookbinding Workshop\, no experience is required! Zines are a great way of sharing your ideas with your community\, and we’ll work together to craft your zine! \nThis class will focus on creating a zine out of your idea\, covering how to make zines and bind small books. We’ll learn how to make 3 styles of zines. and 2 bookbinding styles. You can decide what matches your project best and by the end of class\, you’ll have a finished zine\, several blank zines and small books\, and knowledge of how to produce more copies! \nPlease note: We require all visitors to the Soapbox to wear masks\, regardless of their vaccination status. The instructor reserves the right to ask you to leave if you do not comply. \nAbout the instructor \nBread Tarleton is an award-winning cartoonist and zine-maker based in Philadelphia. They are a graduate of The Center for Cartoon Studies\, where they taught classes in Zine-making and Comics Publication\, and received an MFA in Cartooning. They are currently a fellow at The Soapbox Community Print Shop and the book editor at A.B.O. Comix\, a publisher that puts out the work of Incarcerated LGBTQ+ people. Their next book Soften the Blow is coming out with Fieldmouse Press in 2024. \nCost \n$40 for Current Soapbox Members/$45 for Non-Members \nPlus a $15 materials fee that covers paper\, thread\, and use of all tools and equipment.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/intro-to-zine-making-and-bookbinding-3/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weeknights at the Wagner: Landscapes of Enslavement
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologist Jillian Gale will discuss how she uses archaeological and archival data to document how people navigated enslavement.\n\n\nWEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNER\nLandscapes of Enslavement in the Chesapeake and Caribbean\, with Jillian Galle\, PhD\nAs an archaeologist\, Jillian Galle studies how thousands of small artifacts\, from ceramics and fish bone to tobacco pipes and glass trade beads\, can reveal previously hidden patterns in human behavior. For twenty-five years\, her work with The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery at Monticello has brought together millions of artifacts\, field notes\, maps\, and images from dozens of sites of enslavement across the American South and Caribbean. In this talk\, Galle will discuss the ways she combines archaeological and archival data to model how women and men navigated enslavement in constantly changing social and physical environments. \nAn evening lecture series\, Weeknights at the Wagner\, invites experts into our Victorian lecture hall to speak on a variety of science and history of science related subjects. Each talk includes a Q&A with the speaker. Our Annual Member Reception will follow this talk. \nProgram Schedule: \nMuseum open until 5:45 pm. \n6 – 7:30 pm: Talk in the Lecture Hall. \n7:30 – 8:30 pm: Reception in the Exhibit Hall. \nThe talk is free. The reception is free to current members. You may register for the lecture\, the reception or both. \n \nAbout the Speaker\nJillian E. Galle\, PhD\, directs The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery at Monticello. Galle specializes in early-modern Atlantic World material culture and studies how women and men used material culture to navigate slavery and freedom throughout the Caribbean and Southeast in the 18th and 19th centuries. She created and directs the DAACS Summer Institute\, the first of its kind program for training scholars in material culture identification\, analysis \, and data collection. She has active fieldwork collaborations in Jamaica and has led fieldwork in Nevis\, St. Kitts\, Virginia\, and Tennessee. She is currently editing a volume titled\, Beyond the Mansion: 30 Years of Archaeological Research on Slavery at The Hermitage\, and is writing a book titled Fragmented Lives: An Archaeological History of Slavery in the Early Modern Atlantic World. \n\n\n\nANNUAL MEMBER RECEPTION\nAfter the lecture\, stay for our Annual Member Reception with wine & nibbles in the Exhibit Hall! Enjoy refreshments\, exchange ideas with fellow members\, and explore the Wagner’s vast natural history collection at this special evening event. The reception is free for current members and $15 for guests. \n \nA dream that keeps growing… \nIn 1855\, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn\, regardless of background or ability to pay. Today\, the Wagner offers more programs to more people than ever before! Your support helps us provide free education\, not only through the museum\, but through a wide range of courses\, lectures\, field trips\, and children’s science programs. Donations also assist us in caring for the museum and library collections and in preserving our wonderful building\, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. To learn more about what we do please visit our website. \n\nRegistration Information\nIn keeping with its original charter\, admission to the lecture is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner’s free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. \nSuggested Donations \n$10/adult \n$5/student \nFor any questions\, please email tickets@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x17. \nIf you would like to check your membership status or become a member\, please email KellyT@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x11. \n \nImages: \nDAACS and University of West Indies\, Mona students excavating at the Papine Estate\, St. Andrew Jamaica. \nHand-carved ceramic gaming discs recovers from the Morne Patate Village for Enslaved Laborers\, Dominica \n1799 Plat of Stewart Castle\, an extensive sugar plantation in Trelawny Parish \, Jamaica. \nJillian Galle at Papine Eatate\, St. Andrew Jamaic
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weeknights-at-the-wagner-landscapes-of-enslavement/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 W Montgomery Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Early Access Plant Party
DESCRIPTION:Help us kick off our opening weekend sale!\n\n\nEarly Access Plant Party\nThursday\, April 24\, 5:30 – 8 PM\n \nKick off the growing season by attending our exclusive opening night party! Get first dibs on plants while enjoying an open bar and hors d’oeuvres in the company of other plant enthusiasts. \nExperts from the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society as well as Jenkins’ horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert guidance on plant selection throughout the evening. \nCan’t join us for our Early Access Plant Party? Shop during our Plant Sale Weekend on Friday\, April 25 – Sunday\, April 27 from 9 AM – 4 PM or in The Garden Shop at Jenkins all season. Click here to learn more about Plant Sale Weekend.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/early-access-plant-party/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:LEDC 5-Year Strategic Plan - Community Input Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join us on either April 24th or 27th for a community meeting to help shape the future of Lansdowne through art\, business\, and community!\n\n\nThe Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is crafting a five-year strategic plan as part of our Main Street Matters designation renewal. This plan will drive our efforts to empower the community\, strengthen connections between artists and residents\, and build a more resilient small business ecosystem. \nJoin us at one of two community meetings where we’ll share our draft plan and invite feedback from residents\, artists\, business owners\, and stakeholders. Attend whichever works best for your schedule\, as both will cover the same content. Your voice will help shape the final strategy\, ensuring that Lansdowne thrives as a place where creativity and commerce fuel a stronger\, more connected community. \n \nWhat to Expect:\n\nPresentation of the First Draft of our 5 Year Plan: Learn about our new placemaking initiative that ties together art\, business\, and community.\nOpportunity for Feedback: Discuss key components\, share insights\, and help refine the plan.\nOpportunities to Get Involved: Learn how you can participate in our work through future focus groups in May\, through ongoing volunteering and committee opportunities\, and new programming.\n\nYour input will directly shape Lansdowne’s creative and economic future. Light refreshments will be provided. \nLet’s build a stronger community together—through art\, business\, and collaboration! \n \nParking: \n\nThe Highland avenue parking lot behind Dunkin is available for parking as well as parking along the street.\n\n \nFirst Floor Accessibility\n\nInclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.\nApproachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter\, providing ease of access for everyone.\nAccessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.\nWide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users\, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ledc-5-year-strategic-plan-community-input-meetings/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Art Studios & Maker Space\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tour the PECO Green Roof
DESCRIPTION:Join PHS on an hour-long tour of the green roof at PECO’s downtown Philadelphia headquarters. At 45\,000 square feet\, the PECO green roof offers stunning views of the city. It includes an observation deck and an “intensive” area featuring large planters filled with native grasses and perennials such as switchgrass\, little bluestem grass\, Agastache\, and Amsonia. \nPre-registration of all participants is required one week in advance of the tour. No walk-ins allowed. \n\nDATE\nApril 24\, 2025 \n\n\nTIME\n5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\n\n\nCOST\n\nGeneral Admission: $15 \nPHS Members: $10 \n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\nPECO Building\n2301 Market St\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19103
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tour-the-peco-green-roof-2/
LOCATION:Peco Building\, 2301 Market St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Old City Untapped
DESCRIPTION:This month\, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion.\n\n\nJoin us for Old City Untapped\, a free gathering where history and hops come together! This month\, step into the past at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern for an evening of drinks and discussion. This is a free event open to the public but please RSVP so we have an idea of how many to expect. The only way to guarantee a seat is to arrive early! \nHistorical romance author Rose Lerner shares her research into Jewish social\, legal\, and political life around the time of the American Revolution. Pennsylvania’s Quaker founding offered Jews a kind of civic equality that was unavailable to them in Europe. Rose will shine a spotlight on the tumultuous career of Philadelphia-born Lt. Colonel David Salisbury Franks\, who served under Benedict Arnold at West Point\, George Washington at Valley Forge\, and diplomats Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson in Europe. He later returned home to Philadelphia to work in Alexander Hamilton’s national bank\, until his early death in the yellow fever epidemic. \n📍 A Man Full of Trouble Tavern🎟 FREE📅 April 24 at 5:00pm \nRaise a glass to history—because in Philly\, the past is always on tap! 🍻
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/old-city-untapped/
LOCATION:A Man Full of Trouble\, 127 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birding Walk:  Scott  Arboretum at Swarthmore College
DESCRIPTION:Combining nature\, mindfulness\, and community engagement is such a powerful way to connect people to the environment.\n\n\nJoin us in this collaborative effort with Wild Birds Unlimited in Glen Mills\, Holly Merker (co-author of the book “Ornitherapy”\, A Mindful Birding and Forest Bathing Guide\, and Co-host of the Mindful Birding PodcastMindful Birding Network\, Founder & Member)\, and Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. (We will meet at the entrance of the Arboretum. Look for the sign). \nMindful Birding pairs observing birds with mindfulness techniques\, creating a practice that cultivates a heightened awareness and fosters connections. Labeling or identifying birds is not the primary focus\, but instead the intention is slowing down and noticing\, using birds as our guides. \nThrough guided instruction\, we’ll practice simple mindfulness exercises to engage our sensory awareness while intentionally tuning into the birds surrounding us. Techniques and prompts will accompany the gently guided walk\, which can enhance our observation skills\, deepening our experiences with wild birds around us. This in turn amplifies the positive benefits birds provide to our overall wellness. Participants will receive a take-home journal to foster observation and awareness\, and provide take-away techniques. \nAccessibility information: This program has been developed for most all mobility levels. This will be a slow-paced walk on wide and flat unpaved trails\, where we might sit and sometimes stand\, for short periods of time as we observe birds. “ \nPhoto of Northern Parula and apple blossoms attached. Photo credit: Holly Merker
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mindful-birding-walk-scott-arboretum-at-swarthmore-college/
LOCATION:Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wrapping the World in Colors: Art Program with Craft
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by learning about environmental artists and making a craft!\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day by joining Narberth Community Library for a fun and creative event! In the “Wrapping the World in Colors Art Program with Craft”\, children will learn about two environmental artists\, Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Together\, they transformed natural and urban landmarks by wrapping them in fabric\, surrounding them with material\, and even hanging cloth over them. One of their goals was to make people notice and appreciate the beauty of their everyday environment. \nIn the second part of the class\, kids will create an art project inspired by the ideas of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. \nFor ages 4-8. Register at the library or call us at 610-664-2878.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wrapping-the-world-in-colors-art-program-with-craft/
LOCATION:Narberth Community Library\, 80 Windsor Avenue\, Narberth\, PA\, 19072\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T173000
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SUMMARY:Creative Movement Workshop with Silvana Cardell
DESCRIPTION:In this community workshop at Taller Puertorriqueño\, dancer and choreographer Silvana Cardell will lead participants in creative movement exercises. Participants will learn about Cardell’s current project\, TERRA: Bodies and Territories\, which explores the shared vulnerabilities between women’s bodies and the environment through the medium of dance. The workshop will guide participants in movements drawn from TERRA\, exploring how their bodies relate to natural elements\, mimicking growth\, flow\, resistance\, and connection to the earth. The session will culminate in a choreographed dance piece.\nRegister Now\nPlease note: This workshop will take place at Taller Puertorriqueño\, which is located at 2600 N. 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19133 Registration is limited for this free workshop. No dance experience is required. Activities for children are available for caregivers who register for the workshop.\nCan’t make this event? Our next Creative Movement Workshop will take place on May 10.\nMajor support for TERRA has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from Georgian Court University\, and the 2025 Creative Sector Flex Fund\, a program by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.\nAbout Silvana Cardell\nSilvana Cardell\, a dancer\, choreographer\, and educator\, has been awarded a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography. With roots in Argentina and the US\, she has directed dance companies and developed programs in both countries. Cardell’s performances blend dance\, theater\, and visual arts\, and draw inspiration from her personal experiences and cultural background. Her work often addresses social issues and challenges dominant cultural narratives. Cardell’s performances have been showcased domestically and internationally since the late-90s. Her projects have received significant funding from prominent organizations\, including the National Endowment for the Arts\, Pew Center for the Arts & Heritage\, and the New England Foundation for the Arts\, The National Endowment for the Arts\, and Mid Atlantic Foundation of the Arts. She is also committed to advancing dance in her communities\, having founded several organizations\, including EDA Escuela de Danza del Abasto\, a three-year professional dance training program sponsored by Secretaria de Cultura de la Nacion in Argentina\, and Sala Ana Itelman\, a performance space sponsored by the Instituto Nacional del Teatro in Buenos Aires and Cardell Dance Studio in Philadelphia.\nIn Philadelphia\, Cardell has collaborated extensively with Manfred Fishbeck at Group Motion Dance Company\, Myra Bazell and Madison Mario at Scrap Performance\, Merian Soto\, theater director Blanka Zizka and created Cardell Dance Theater and Cardell Dance Studio. From 2009 to 2022\, she served as the Director and Chair of the Department of Dance at Georgian Court University. https://cardelldancetheater.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-movement-workshop-with-silvana-cardell/
LOCATION:Taller Puertorriqueño\, 2600 N 5th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
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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-15/
LOCATION:Design Gym LLC\, 1714 N. Mascher Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: The ServiceBerry by Robin Wall Kimmerer
DESCRIPTION:Meet to discuss the newest book from  Robin Wall Kimmerer\, famous author of Braiding Sweetgrass.\n\n\nThis book is available to borrow at the Andorra Free library.  This book club meets the last Thursday of every month at 3pm . Please shop local if you plan to buy it!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-book-club-the-serviceberry-by-robin-wall-kimmerer/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Poetry Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy fresh\, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring\, with a side of poetry.\n\n\nIt’s a celebration of seasonal foods\, spring\, and National Poetry Month! \nBring you and yours.  \nWe’ll bring the fresh foods\, plates\, and poems.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/lunch-poetry-thursdays/
LOCATION:Charles L. Durham Library\, 3320 Haverford Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Friends Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver\, then themed crafted to take home.\n\n\nMonthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed\, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/forest-friends-storytime-6/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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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-4/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T093000
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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-45/
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:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray\nMeeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive\nThere are two parking lots a short walk away from our meeting location. Please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing Bell’s Mill bridge from the lower lot.\nThere will be porta potties available nearby.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us along as we clear stormwater infrastructure of dirt and debris to maintain proper water flow\, prevent erosion\, and support the health of both the trails and surrounding ecosystems by reducing the risk of water damage to the landscape.\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• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\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-15/
LOCATION:Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Rd.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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-17/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T210000
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SUMMARY:Primitive Pottery: A  Journey from Soil to Earthenware
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a month long journey to learn about primitive pottery including: hand building\, wild clay processing\,  and wood fired ceramics!\n\n\nWelcome to Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware! Join 4 Elements Earth Education at Historic Rittenhouse Town for this hands-on experience series where you’ll be introduced to the ancient art of creating pottery from scratch (well\, soil actually). You will be guided through the stages of processing wild clay\, crafting with various hand building techniques\, and utilizing only wood on an open fire to produce your very own earthenware creation. Get ready to roll up your sleeves\, get your hands dirty\, and slip into the timeless world of hands\, clay\, and fire to create a vessel from the Earth herself! \n \nCourse Dates: \n\nWednesday\, April 23 from 7 – 9 pm\nWednesday\, April 30 from 7 – 9 pm\nWednesday\, May 7 from 7 – 9 pm\nWednesday\, May 14 from 7 – 9 pm\n\n \nThis class is offered via a Tier Pricing model in hopes of reducing financial barriers to those present in our community. To discuss bypassing service fees\, please reach out to info@4eee.org. \n \n4 Elements Earth Education ‘s Mission is to offer programs that guide youth\, teens\, and families to a more connected and balanced relationship with Mother Earth through caretaking and Earth Living Skills. \n \nIn Philadelphia\, we offer 100% donation based youth programs for children. All tickets for this event will contribute to allowing these programs to continue to benefit our local youth. Please select the pricing level that best allows you to invest in this Mission. \n \nif you are a sustainng member of a local nature conservation group\, such as : Friends of the Wissahickon\, Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers\, Wissahickon Trails\, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education – please reach out to info@4eee.org for a discount code! \n \nLocation: \n\nThis program will take place at the ‘Barn’ at Historic Rittenhouse Town. This is the building also accompanied by Paper Trail Bike Cafe\, and can be found via the address 211 Lincoln Dr.\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144.\n\n \nProgram Times: \n\nThis program will run on four consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7 pm – 9 pm.\n\n \nAttendees: \n\nOnly people who have registered and are above the age of 18 are welcome to join us at this event. All others will be asked to leave our class area for the duration of this program.\nWe love kids\, and we love pets\, but neither of these two wonderful beings are welcome at this specific program.\n\n \nGear List: \n\nGenerally speaking\, do not wear clothes that you consider to be of value to you. You will likely not be as clean and tidy as you leave as when you arrived. Please plan accordingly.\nPlease bring water and a snack for yourself.\nAll clay and materials will be provided.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/primitive-pottery-a-journey-from-soil-to-earthenware/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Provisions | A Virtual Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Attend this virtual session to discuss the exhibit Provisions with artist Rainey Tildale ’94 and poet Charlotte Boulay\n\n\nProvisions is a collaboration between artist Rainey Tisdale ’94 and poet Charlotte Boulay (HC staff)\, which will be on display at the Entrance Ramp Gallery of Lutnick Library from April 1 – June 2\, 2025. Join us for a behind-the-scenes discussion on the making of the exhibit with Rainey and Charlotte.  \nProvisions invites the Haverford community to experience poetry as tangible nourishment that girds us for the work of being human. The exhibit showcases Rainey’s “poem preserves”—buckeyes inscribed with carefully selected poems\, nestled in glass jars like summer produce put by for winter. Opening during National Poetry Month\, with poems curated by Charlotte and Rainey\, Provisions offers words to sustain us on seeds that grow toward light. A number of the poems were written or contributed by Fords\, and at least one buckeye in every jar is from the Haverford Arboretum. The jars line the library’s Entrance Ramp Gallery shelves like a community larder\, where we can reach for exactly the words we need when winter settles into our bones\, when we forget how many ways there are to be alive and tender together in this beautiful\, troubled world. \nThe event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/provisions-a-virtual-discussion/
LOCATION:PA
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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-6/
LOCATION:Starr Garden Recreation Center\, 600-44 Lombard Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Co-op Social - Game Night at Weavers Way Ambler
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler – it’s gonna be a blast!\n\n\nJoin Us for Game Night at the Co-op! \nLooking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started\, but feel free to bring your favorites to share. \nMake a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared foods section and settle in for some friendly competition. All ages are welcome\, and it’s BYOB for the grown-ups. \nCome for the games\, stay for the great company! We can’t wait to see you there. This in person event will be hosted on Wednesday 4/23 from 6-7:30pm
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/co-op-social-game-night-at-weavers-way-ambler-2/
LOCATION:Weavers Way Co-op – Ambler\, 217 East Butler Avenue\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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SUMMARY:The reimagining of the oldest building on Broad Street
DESCRIPTION:Lindsey Scannapieco will discuss the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine.\n\n\nThis presentation by Lindsey Scannapieco\, the Founder of Scout\, will focus on the approach and ethos in reimagining the iconic buildings at Broad and Pine\, where Strickland\, Furness\, and Haviland left their influence. Since 1892\, these spaces have nurtured artists\, makers\, and educators — giving rise to institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now\, we have the opportunity to build on that foundation\, transforming these interconnected buildings into a dynamic ecosystem of studios\, small businesses\, non-profits\, and artist residences—an open-ended\, ever-evolving place of exchange. Informed by experience executing incremental development and a vision of reanimating these spaces with meaning and possibility\, we are hoping to not merely preserve the architecture; but also seek to restore the conditions for creativity and community to grow. \nPhoto Credit: Michael Bixler \n \nThis event will be held at the Center for Design Philadelphia. \nLight refreshments will be served. \n \nFor more information\, click HERE!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-reimagining-of-the-oldest-building-on-broad-street/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lawns to Meadows: a four part immersive workshop
DESCRIPTION:Transform Your Lawn into a Thriving Meadow! \nYou can make a critical difference in fostering the health of our planet. Join us for a four-part immersive course on converting traditional lawns into vibrant\, biodiverse meadows. Whether you’re a home gardener\, professional landscaper\, or a budding ecologist — we can offer you key strategies to support pollinators\, build soil health\, and create a more resilient landscape wherever you are. \nSession 1: Wednesday\, March 12th\, 5-7PM – The Why & How of Meadow Making at Houston Meadow\nSession 2: Wednesday\, March 26th\, 5-7PM – Converting the Suburban Plot\, site preparation and native plant selection\nSession 3: Wednesday\, April 9th\, 5-7PM – Riparian Buffers and Edge Habitats at Whitby Meadow\nSession 4: Wednesday April 23rd\, 5-7PM – Maintaining & Enhancing Your Meadow at the LandHealth Native Plant Nursery \nWhether you’re a homeowner\, landscaper\, or community member looking to rewild a space\, this course will provide the tools you need to succeed. \n👉 Reserve Your Spot Today!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/lawns-to-meadows-a-four-part-immersive-workshop/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Gardening & DIY,Land Stewardship,Native Plants,Nature Walks
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