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

Learn more about Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and their potential for facilitating affordable decarbonization of the power sector.Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!Consumers are adopting clean, flexible technologies such as smart thermostats, electric vehicles, and batteries at a rapid rate. Virtual power plants (VPPs) combine these technologies across participating customers to create a resource that can reduce, shift, or generate electricity when needed. By providing these services to the power system, VPPs can make significant contributions to grid reliability while directly compensating those consumers who participate. This presentation will introduce the concept of VPPs, describe their

Join us for a conversation about climate finance ahead of COP29.As global temperatures continue to rise, so does the urgency for transformative climate finance to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts globally. But how the world will raise and wield the finance needed - some US$3 trillion a year globally by 2030 – remains fraught.Policymakers are negotiating mileposts like the NCQG (New Collective Quantified Goal), an agreed amount developed countries will provide to developing countries for climate action. But the reality is that no matter what they agree, it won’t be enough. The debate on how to

Join Riverfront North and Glen Foerd for a Free Outdoor Movie screening of Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus. Plus pumpkin painting for kids!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Glen Foerd for a fun, spooky, family friendly evening along the river, watching Halloweentown and the original Hocus Pocus.Halloweentown will begin at dusk, right around 6:30pm. Hocus Pocus will be shown right after at about 8pm. Get there early to get a good spot! The fun begins at 5pm with free pumkin painting for the kids hosted with Mural Arts Tacony LAB (limited to the first 150 children or while supplies last). Free Halloween

Join Greater Philadelphia's arts and culture community for an evening of shared celebration and networking.Every year, the Cultural Alliance brings together hundreds of members of Greater Philadelphia's arts and culture community for an evening of shared celebration and networking. This year, join us as we shine the spotlight on the region's Creative Economy and the countless individuals who are our city's visionary heartbeat.Dress code is creative business casual. The Annual Meeting is an 18+ event.This event will be held at the The Bok Building (800 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148) auditorium and rooftop bar

Hey there! Get ready for the 17th Annual Global Water Alliance Conference where experts will discuss the latest water solutions worldwide.17th Annual GWA ConferenceNature-based Solutions for WaSH: Resilience for Humans and NatureCo-hosted by Temple University College of EngineeringThe Global Water Alliance’s (GWA) annual 1-day conference will address the power of nature as a promising and cost-effective strategy to strengthen climate resilience while pursuing sustainable development goals. What does “nature-based” mean when seeking access to safe water, high-quality sanitation, and opportunities to practice safe hygiene?Nature-based solutions are intended to benefit the ecosystem while mitigating climate impacts, improving water quality, access to

Andrea Mitchell Center graduate student workshop, featuring Ezekiel Vergara and Maryam Nahhal.The Andrea Mitchell Center invites you to its second graduate student workshop of 2024-25, featuring Maryam Nahhal of Johns Hopkins University and Ezekiel Vergara from the University of Pennsylvania.This is a hybrid event -- the Zoom links will be sent to all participants.Papers will also be sent to all registered guests.Maryam Nahhal is a fourth year PhD candidate in Political Science at Johns Hopkins University. She completed my BA in International Relations at Queen Mary, University of London, and my MLitt in International Security Studies at the University of

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact [email protected]).Free of charge

Join us for a laid-back evening of networking, drinks, and good vibes to celebrate and support our local small businesses!Small Business Happy Hour Come join us for a fun evening of networking and relaxation at Attic Brewing Co! This event is the perfect opportunity to unwind after a long day of work, meet fellow small business owners, and exchange ideas over a cold brew. Whether you're looking to make new connections or simply enjoy a casual drink, this happy hour is the place to be. Don't miss out on the chance to mingle, share stories, and support local businesses. See

An immersive gathering in storytelling, music, and ancestral wisdom to ignite courage, humanity, and love.The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour 2024-2025 is a healing odyssey across the United States calling people to rise up in courage, humanity, and love.Join visionary civil rights leader Valarie Kaur in an immersive experience of storytelling, music, song, ancestral wisdom, and community-building. We invite you into a space for soulful introspection, deep listening, and courageous action. Each stop uplifts local leaders, artists, and advocates who catalyze hope. You will leave with the tools needed to lead with love and courage in your daily life.At the heart

Make meaningful connections while helping refugees thrive into their local community!

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

This monthly meet up gives you the tools you need as you prepare to join the CultureWorks community.

Come join us at the Sankofa Community Farm Home Gardener Potluck, where we'll gather in person to share delicious food, exchange gardening tSankofa Community Farm Home Gardener Potluck Join us for a fun and delicious gathering at the Sankofa Community Farm Home Gardener Potluck! This in-person event will take place at 3000 South 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this potluck is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow green thumbs and share your gardening stories and tips. Bring a dish made from your homegrown produce or simply come to enjoy the

Come listen in on a fireside chat with DVRPC Executive Director, Ariella Maron, about how DVRPC approaches urban challenges.The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is Greater Philadelphia's regional planning agency, planning for the nine-county, bi-state region as a whole, while also addressing place-based issues facing various portions of the region, including Center City, Philadelphia.  Ariella Maron became DVRPC's Executive Director in January 2023 and will join us for a fireside chat with Patty Elkis, DVRPC's recently retired Deputy Executive Director. Come listen in on a conversation about how DVRPC approaches urban challenges of aging infrastructure, a changing climate, disadvantaged communities,

Come find your writing people every third Thursday at Norristown's favorite bookstore, Recycle Read Repeat.This not a class! This is a community run writers group. This is a place to share what you have written, workshop a piece that isn't quite right, get and give feedback, make friends, laugh and comiserate, find inspiration and give inspiration.All forms of writing accepted.This group is meant for support and encouragement.

Come out to Cherry Street Pier on the night of Thursday, October 17th to help raise money for Cerfplus.org. Enjo happy hour specials and artI’m excited to invite you to A Night for Asheville, a special event to benefit CERF+ (The Crafters Emergency Fund) on Thursday, October 17, from 6-9 PM at Cherry Street Pier.Philadelphia’s local artists will be auctioning their work to provide crucial grant funding for artists in Asheville, NC, who lost their studios and artwork in the recent catastrophic flooding. As a fellow artist, I can’t imagine such a loss, and I’m proud to see the Philadelphia

This is an hour of remote ag business planning technical assistance that will be confirmed upon sign-up. Date subject to change.Speak with an agriculture technical assistance provider about crop planning, harvest and post-harvest handling in preparation for farm market and food hub sales, using sustainable practices for small space production. These time slots are virtual conversations. To sign up for an in-person meeting see the other in-person sessions in this collection listed for Monday and Wednesday. Your actual technical assistance slot will be confirmed by email from [email protected].

Meeting at the parking lot on Magdalena Street across from the Walnut Lane Golf Club Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in October. We hope to see some beautiful fall color during our walk. We’ll observe what our favorite plants look like this time of year and may even see some Osage oranges and a flowering native euonymus. Toleration is on our route along with some other points of historical interest. Our approximately 3.5-4 mile route includes some steep and rocky inclines and descents. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an

Join us for our 7th Birthday Celebration!Join us for the Tacony LAB's 7th Birthday Celebration!During this special event we will have fabric squares for you to decorate that will be turned into a Tacony LAB quilt! Our staff will be sewing the quilt during the event and you'll see the quilt come to life! It will be displayed at a separate event.We will have cake and other refreshments - along with a make and take activity.First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month.Registration is encouraged

Activist Networking EventPhilly, come make friends, empower, recharge, and activate for animals!Join the fun with hosts: American Vegan Society, Revolution Philadelphia, and The Humane League.Learn more about local campaigns that are vegan with ahimsa. Network with like-minded individuals. Eat. Chat. Volunteer.There is no charge to attend this event, but donations are always welcome. This event will be sponsored by Fat Badger Bakery. They will be donating cookies for the event! Other foods will also be available for purchase.

Join us for a fun Fall Festival on our charming farm, bursting with seasonal joy and family fun!Guests can explore a variety of engaging craft stations where they can create autumn-themed decorations such as Pumpkin Succulent Arrangements, Pumpkin Flower Arrangement (you will cut your own fresh flowers from our organic flower garden), Pumpkin painting and decorating (decoupage, pressed flowers, acrylic paint)Throughout the festival, visitors can meet and cuddle adorable baby animals like goats, lambs, piglets, cows, kittens and more. We will also have a decorated photo booth for all your selfie and portrait needs. With yard games, fire pit and

guided walk in the nearby woods in search of owl sights or soundsGuided walk in search of sights and sounds of owls. Learn about owls that inhabit thw Wissahickon. All are welcome to attent children must be able to walk in silence .

See Mt. Cuba Center in a new light – no light, that is! Embark on a guided Night Hike to experience the stars and sounds of our natural lands after dark. Listen as the night comes alive with the chatter of owls, frogs, crickets, and maybe even a fox or two. Learn about the nocturnal animals that call our natural areas home and how to spot and listen for them once the sun goes down. Guests should be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Friday,

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Enjoy a day filled with fun, family-friendly activities that promote literacy, creativity, and community connection. Free books!Event Description:Celebrate Literacy & Creativity in Germantown!Natural Creativity is thrilled to host the first-ever Germantown Literacy Fair, a day dedicated to promoting literacy and community engagement through fun, family-friendly activities.Join us for a range of exciting outdoor activities, hands-on experiences, and interactive vendor booths, all while learning more about how to support literacy in your home. Whether you're a family looking for a day of fun or a community member wanting to connect with local resources, this event has something for everyone!Event Highlights:Interactive Literacy-Based

Liberty Flea Vinyl & Vintage is a market for people who love vinyl records, tapes, cds but also like to shop for vintage clothing and antiques all together! This event is indoors at 1301 S Columbus Blvd from 10am to 5pm on Oct 19th. Free Parking for all attendees and vendors! Earlybird admission from 10am to 11am is $10, General admission is 11am to 5pm and costs $5 in advance, $7 day of show. Shop amazing vinyl record and vintage vendors together, under one roof!

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.

October workshop will focus on building a Community Emergency Plan. This plan will be built by the community for the community!The goal of READYCommunity is to help residents across Philadelphia prepare for emergencies. OEM is working to help the public better prepare for and persevere through a crisis, whether within one home or a whole city block. The goal is to empower and connect people in a community through workshops, educate them on emergency preparedness, and help residents build emergency plans that are relevant and specific to their community.

Forum and block party to celebrate three We Here installations in Kensington.We Here Community Forum: Clay Heals MindsSaturday, October 1912-2 p.m.: Forum program and lunch (registration required)2-4 p.m.: Family-friendly clay activities, food and musicFree and open to the publicJoin us to celebrate the artists and community members behind We Here, a Mural Arts public art project in Kensington with a focus on youth, creativity and pottery. Featuring lead artist Roberto Lugo in conversation with Tony Award-winning playwright and poet Lemon Andersen, followed by a roundtable on the arts, behavioral health and community wellbeing with speakers including Brenda Mosley, Executive Director,

One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote!About the event: One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote! Join us on Saturday October 19th from 12p – 6p to register to vote, enjoy light refreshments, and get a first look at InLiquid’s newest exhibition The Voice of The People. This exhibition highlights work by InLiquid Member Artists that are creating pieces about the current political landscape in our country. All participating artists have unique voices and perspectives on how this landscape affects them, their lives, and

Amsonia, or bluestars, are a rugged, versatile, and endlessly garden-worthy genus that deserve a place in any home garden. Without exception, bluestars are long -lived and provide multiple seasons of interest from their blue flowers in April and May, to their beautiful foliar textures in the summer, and striking golden color in the autumn. In addition to being exemplary garden plants, Amsonia support a variety of early season pollinators, including bumble bees and hummingbirds, and are even host plants for several butterflies and moths. Sam Hoadley, Mt. Cuba’s manager of horticultural research, will be your guide through the trials, sharing

Designed to showcase Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden. Founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the festival now celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th, 2024, from 12pm-6pm. The festival is free to the public. A special thanks to this year’s funders: The Borough of Lansdowne, SAMA department Store, Astound Broadband, BRE Presents, YMCA, Comcast, Conshohocken Brewing Company, Renewal

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Join us at the Great Marsh Institute for a guided walk through the forests and roadside wetlands. **This event is free and open to everyone. The PMC is funded entirely through donations. If you are able, please consider giving an amount of your choice at checkout* Meet at in the upper parking lot (we'll put out signage!) After a brief introduction, we'll hit the trails. GMI is a small non-profit aiming to expand programming and stewardship programs. Trails are challenging in elevation and not well marked, so for this event, it will be best to stay with a the group.

Art- and Action-Based Lesson Plans for Climate Justice in LenapehokingThe summer of 2024 has been the hottest on record, and it’s going to get even hotter. Your students know that the planet is heating up, and they deserve to be prepared for our region’s changing climate future. Join Mural Arts Philadelphia for “Getting to the Roots,” a workshop that introduces six art- and action-based lesson plans for 8th graders in alignment with Pennsylvania science and language arts standards.Attend ONE of our fall / winter 2024 sessions to receive print-outs of lesson plan materials, including a copy of the mural and

Help engage the community this election year by writing letters.Join longtime Weavers Way Co-op member and local artist, Mindy Flexer for "Vote Forward’s" letter writing party her art studio. Why participate in a letter writing party? Letter writing is more fun with friends, and in a year we need all community members engaged and ready to vote, this is a fun way to reach a lot of voters. Supplies will be provided but if you wanted to bring along extra paper, envelopes or stamps to share it would be greatly apprecaited. This in person event will be hosted on 10/20

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 4-week series: 10/21 – 11/116:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications.The location of Monday evening Mindful Yoga classes will be

Join us for Grief Medicine, a healing space to honor our losses and find comfort in community support.

We will do an experiment on leaves to be able to see their pigment, and take a walk to learn to ID trees and their leaves.We will do an experiment on leaves to be able to see their pigment, and take a walk to learn to ID trees and their leaves. We will also make a tree and leaf guide with rubbings that we make from leaves we gather.

Learn about the facets of Just Transition, key challenges, and opportunities, with insights from the Scottish Just Transition Commission.Boxed lunches will be available to go following the talk!There is growing consensus that responses to the climate crisis must be embedded in justice thinking, and that mitigation and adaptation approaches should not create new or entrench old injustices. Just Transitions has emerged in response.According to the International Labour Organization, Just Transition refers to greening the economy in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind. Its manifestations

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13Golf Cart Garden Tours11:00 – 11:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffExplore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary and research nursery, and history of the property, including a drive-by view of the Jenkins and Browning Houses.Tour topics and route will be the same each week. Limited spots available—only

Join SBN for an enlightening training session on voter engagement for businesses on October 23, 2024, from 5:30-7pm via Zoom. This training is being held as part of The Business of Civic Engagement, a partnership between the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, Committee of Seventy, and B Local Philadelphia. In this session, we will share key insights on the November 2024 election and provide businesses with tools to engage their staff and communities in local elections. The Committee of Seventy will lead an educational session on the 2024 General Election ballot, critical election deadlines, and best practices for businesses

Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets on Wednesday October 23rd and Wednesday October 30th from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for

From Gore-Tex to do-it-yourself kits, hear how synthetic fibers have transformed the outdoor industry.Join us in person or online as historian Rachel Gross, author of Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America, examines how our changing ideas about nature, commerce, and self-identity have shaped the outdoor goods market into a booming, multi-billion-dollar industry.Gore-Tex and Do-It-Yourself Kits: How Synthetic Fibers Transformed the Outdoor IndustryOutdoorspeople flipping through the pages of popular magazines such as Backpacker or Field and Stream in the late 1970s would have seen page after page referencing a revolution in materials.