How to Advocate Through a Meeting with Elected Officials or Their StaffJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on May 17 at 7:00pm for an informational session on how to advocate through a meeting with elected officials or their staff. Katie Blume from Conservation Voters of PA will be the speaker.Meeting with elected officials or their staff is one of the most impactful ways to make your voice heard. When you work with an organization, it is much easier to conduct an effective meeting. Late spring through the summer is a very active time for PA

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Springtime Foraging for Edible Wild PlantsJoin us on Pennsylvania Native Species Day for a celebration of all things native species!Longwood Gardens’ Associate Director of Land Stewardship and Ecology Lea Johnson, Ph.D. leads a fascinating discussion on what makes a species native versus non-native versus invasive, why we might prefer native species, and how native species improve so many things about our yards and gardens, from wildlife habitat to water management to beauty throughout the seasons. Leave with top tips for adding native species to your garden, along with a young plant of

Join us this summer on the 3rd Thursday of every month from May through August for an evening of family fun.This month there will be food from Smoke Break BBQ, live music from Brazilian band Minas, lawn games, and teaching artist Jihan Thomas will lead visitors in creating their own pop-up art and cards inspired by your favorite summer memory. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the grounds and mansion open for free self-guided tours. Donations are accepted but not required to attend. Please register in advance.

Explore data that demonstrates the impact we can have on the climate and local ecosystems in our own backyard.Mapping Our Impact Together Thursday, May 18, 7 – 8:30 PM Karen Clancy, Landscape Architect, Refugia Design-Build Jess Vairo, Site Analyst, Refugia Design-Build Refugia’s Ecological Greenway Network is a multi-year design/stewardship project in collaboration with homeowners and communities that seeks to enhance, rather than degrade, ecosystem function. Gain insight into the landscape analysis and innovative drone and ground mapping that enhances the efficiency of Refugia’s design process. Explore a biodiversity and carbon analysis using real quantifiable data from Greenway project examples that

National Bike to Work Day is a way to advocate for a more sustainable transportation option – biking.We hope you will join us to celebrate our 10th Annual Biek to Work Day! Our trail network is a critical lifeline to providing access to all. Our counties continue to invest in connections that will improve mobility for our region. THIS EVENT IS FREE!Please join us on Friday, May 19, 2023, for our next Bike to Work event!In partnership with Valley Forge National Historical ParkGroup rides start @ 8:05 AM | ride locations are listed belowPress Event Begins @ 9:15 AM | Location: Valley Forge National Historical Park |

Tour of Philly FoodWorks warehouse with CEO and Supply Chain Coordinator(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join Dylan Baird CEO of Philly Food Works and Loren Pola, Supply Chain Coordinator for a conversation about selling to urban food hubs and take a tour.

Friday night Family Nature ExplorationsJoin us for our monthly Friday evening, family-friendly nature-walks. The schedule is as follows:Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk. This month's topic is spring ephemeral wildflowers...plants that grow and bloom before the leaves of the forest canopy emerge. We will explore nearby trails for some of these delicate beauties! Recommended for ages 7 and up. Bring your camera. FREE Birds of the Meadow. Late May is the end of spring migration. On this walk, we will look for late migrants and birds that nest in Andorra Meadow, such as Orioles, Buntings, and more! Recommended for ages 7 and

Join us for the annual lecture in honor of Cheryl Beth Silverman, a lover of animals and the daughter of Art and Carol Silverman.This year, a panel of respected and passionate birders will share their expertise, as well as insights gained through the world of birding.Parking is available at the Logan Square Parking Garage with the iParkit App (located at 1815 Cherry Street). For more parking information including public transportation via SEPTA, visit https://ansp.org/visit/directions-and-parking/Visit ansp.org for more information about the Academy of Natural Sciences. Find your Flock at the Academy's other avian programs and exhibits!Visit aba.org for more information about

Fashion show of recycled materials transformed into wearable art.Students from Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design captivate your attention as they elevate raw, seemingly useless items into inventive designer garments. The evening is an action-packed event featuring a live runway fashion show experience.

Montgomery County, PA drive thru event to drop off Household Hazardous Waste. (NO TVs, electronics, or appliances will be accepted.)• If you need your gas can or container returned, please tape a note to it stating that you want to keep it.• You must stay in your car while in the event site.• You may arrive any time within your registered appointment window.• Please print out your ticket if possible (or write your name and appointment time on a piece of paper). • If you cannot attend the event, please cancel your appointment through your Eventbrite ticket or by emailing

Learn and network with fellow CNC and ShopBot fabricators and enthusists!Join us for a free informal gathering of CNC and ShopBot enthusiasts for a day of presentations and a show and tell. Learn from folks beyond the NextFab community and share what you are or want to be making on the ShopBot!Although each ShopBot Camp is unique, they almost always include a couple of presentations by ShopBot luminaries on topics like what’s new at ShopBot, or to share cool projects they had either worked on themselves or heard about in the CNC community. The heart of the gatherings though is

90 mins of deep breathing, stretching, and guided mediation in nature to reduce everyday work, family and relationship stress and anxiety.Let's Heal Together in Nature! Afrobeats + Heal Wellness Experience is an outdoor 90-minute intergenerational wellness session for adults and families interested in self-healing, community building, and harm reduction.Weekly Itinerary IncludesIntro to Deep BreathingIntro to Grounding/EarthingGentle Full Body StretchingGuided MeditationMental Health Check InAfter introductions, this weekly trauma-informed session dives into tools proven scientifically to assist you in managing family drama, work/life stress, church hurt, codependency, grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, post/current traumatic stress disorder, community hurt, depression, suicidal ideations, breakups, etc. Guests

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park.

Join the YPE Philly team to volunteer at FDR Park for Love Your Park Week!Join YPE Philly at the FDR Park Spring Cleanup on May 20, 2023, from 10 am - 12 pm! Groups of volunteers will help trash picking and garden maintenance in the park. All volunteers should meet at the Community Clubhouse off the 20th St and Pattison Ave park entrance.You are required to register via this link as well to sign the waiver: https://www.givepulse.com/event/register/365316

Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.For a few weeks this Spring, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library, walk with Black Girls With Green Thumbs, and let us kick off your 2023 outdoor wellness routine!Back for the third year, Grow & Walk Philly connects community members to each other and the green community assets within their neighborhood. Grow & Walk Philly is a FREE, all-ages multi-week wellness challenge to get Philly residents outside - gardening, walking, and moving!Having a consistent walking habit increases your heart health, muscle strength, and even promotes better

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

The Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival returns to the Jersey Shore on May 20 & 21 bigger and more delicious than ever!Get a 2023 Superstar Pass ! The Superstar Pass is a two-day pass to BOTH the Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival on May 20 and 21, AND the New Jersey Vegan Food Festival at the Meadowlands Expo Center on November 11 & 12!Early Bird tickets available until April 1!The Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival s a two-day celebration that features yummy vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good

Spring Paper Making SeriesIn this two-hour workshop participants will be introduced to the basics of Western papermaking and will experiment with embedding different flat objects and materials in handmade paper. Working with organic matter from the grounds of Historic Rittenhouse Town, thread, cut paper (etc.) students will learn to create unique pieces of handmade paper by encapsulating the materials of their choice within it. All levels of experience are welcome, no prior experience needed.Water resistant footwear encouraged.

Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection -Pedals for Progress / Sewing Peace Saturday 5/20/23 - 12pm - 3pm at Norristown Area High SchoolSaturday 5/20/23 12pm-3pmSponsored by the Rotary Club of NorristownAt Norristown Area High School 1900 Eagle Drive Norristown, PA 19403Contact Mark: RotaryofNorristown@gmail.com (484) 994-2349Pedals4Progress (www.p4p.org) effectively recycles serviceable bicycles and sewing machines to be used as economic development tools in developing countries.Putting used bikes and sewing machines to good use.Since 1991, 166,006 Bicycles and 6043 Sewing Machine have been donated to P4P and given to people to increase their ability to earn a living or get an education.“To empower sustainable

GetFreshDaily creates revolutionary spaces for Black people to come together, be well, have fun, and manifest the best version of themselvesOur 2nd Annual Black Arts + Wellness Fair will showcase some of our city's most beloved artists, creators, and makers of earth-centered wellness who will be sharing their craft + selling their wares in our very own Freedom Greens + Gardens. Expect beautiful art, live entertainment, warm vibes and 100% plant-based eating.Vendors include:Downes Art, De’von DownesAsk Aleish Ayurvedic SkincareThe Intuitive Crystal HealerThe Jewelry DropPoint Blank Limited4Ever JuicesPriscilla Bell-LambertyThe Sable CollectiveRealign.d CoJust Keebs, Makeba RaineyLatonia Brown, Face PaintingKah YangniTree PhillyPlant &

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Save Soil volunteers will have a booth at Weavers Way Co-Op( Chestnut Hill) to raise awareness for soil health.We will have a table outside Weavers Way Co-Op. We will share materials with passersby to raise awareness about soil extinction and how to prevent it.Let us come together to raise awareness to address soil health concerns. Join us as we raise awareness and urge for policy changes to protect our soil.Unless we raise our voices for soil, solutions will not come forth. This is our critical generational endeavor.Let's be part of the solution. Let's make it happen !Save Soil community event

Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.

Join us for a fun, interactive and educational plant swap party!Join us for a fun, interactive and educational plant swap party! 🌿 This is a special call for plant lovers in and around Philadelphia and for those who feel the call to begin this fascinating path of connecting with nature / connecting with life. You will be able to meet other people with the same passion as you and share experiences of how plants have changed our lives in a positive way✨🌱✨✨ Come with comfortable clothes and a willingness to feel the earth 💚🍃. Entrance fee: Donation suggested || You

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Book Harvest is emerging from our winter hibernation and kicking off the Spring with a book swap on 5/20 from 5-8 PM at Cira Green! Come swBook Harvest is emerging from our winter hibernation and kicking off the Spring with a book swap on 5/20 from 5-8 PM at Cira Green!Come swap books, hang out, and meet other book lovers from the Book Harvest community! Drop by or come hang for the whole time! We'll have a chalkboard that says Book Harvest Book Swap in case you can't find us.To be mindful and inclusive of our immunocompromised and disabled community

Free bird walk in one of Philly's birding hot-spots with a BirdPhilly guide.Join us for a free guided bird walk in Pennypack on the Delaware Park. Over 250 bird species have been identified in this park, which is a hot-spot in the Philadelphia area. Kestrels, bald eagles, blue herons oh my! We'll have a guide from Bird Philly helping us find and ID our feathered friends. A few pairs of binoculars will be available for participant's to borrow.Participants' will meet at the covered pavilion in between the soccer fields, baseball fields and the river at 8:30am. Expect to walk through

Grab your tribe and join me for a hike with other women, as we come together to uplift, network, connect, unwind, recenter and enjoy nature.Join me for a hike/walk on the Wissahickon Bike trail. We will be following the Forbidden Drive route of the trail, where we will share space with other women who all want to come together to uplift, empower, and re-center. Nature is one of the best ways to become grounded and raise vibrations. This is an opportunity to bond, learn something new, have a safe space, and hopefully walk away with something meaningful. The walk will

art market highlighting trans, non-binary, and gender expansive makersTrans Art Mart is hosting its second spring art market highlighting Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Expansive Artists and Makers in Philly. This event will take place Sunday, May 21 at Bok Building's West Gym from 11-5 pm.The event entrance is located at 821 Dudley Street .Parking is hard in South Philly- Please be aware of this in your travel plans.Masks are required and vaccine cards will be checked at the entrance.Entry is $5 and will be collected at the entrance. A portion will go to Philly-based reparation groups.Connect with Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/transartmartFacebook: www.facebook.com/transartmartFB

Join us Sunday, May 21st from 12-4pm for the Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl, a FREE indoor/outdoor festival for all ages, presented by Fairmount CDC, Rep. Donna Bullock, State Farm Fairmount, The Rounds and sponsored by RetroFitness Spring Garden, Green Mountain Energy, and Freedom Credit Union! Featuring emerging and ground-breaking local artists in a range of media, the festival will include 30+ artists and crafters, meeting visitors on Vendors Row in front of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, and displaying their work in businesses across the neighborhood. 🎨 The event takes place across the Art Museum neighborhoods of Philadelphia, centered around

Pick your planter, choose your plants, grow your creativity, and bury your stress!Terrarium Therapy will offer a retail pop-up shop with pre-made planters as well as our build-your-own plant bar at Other Half Brewing to Benefit PSPCA!
Various succulents, tropical plants, and cacti will be available as you select your own pot to match. Learn how to build and care for your very own succulent creation. Prices vary from $15 to $85. A portion of the proceeds will benefit PSPCA.
All major credit cards and cash will be accepted.
Registration for the plant bar is free and not required, but highly recommended to

Join us as we tell stories of abolitionists and freedom seekers and visit locations of the Underground Railroad in and around Kennett SquareOur popular, family-friendly tours are led by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable, climate-controlled bus.  You will visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity including the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities.

Free Book Swap event brought to you by Tree House Books and OURchive to promote literacy in our communities.Please join us for our second Book Swap of the year. Bring up to 5 of your own titles and a bag to take home as many as you'd like. Music will be curated by DJ Jamz and hosted by Tree House's own, Kai. We may have the Traveling Tree House present and filled with books as well, be sure to stop in and take a few pictures. This event is free but both organizations are Non-Profit and accepting donations year round

Another Soft Dinner for the black women on the Philly tech scene. A moment of gentle conversation and analyzation of our food relationshipsA soft dinner for black women on the tech scene. We will engage in gentle conversation and open ourselves up to our bond with decadent meals. How does it make us feel and which way does it touch me emotionally? We can engage in a discussion or we can simply quiet our senses to analyze the role of our dish. I am a introvert so this is cool for yall. See ya soon!

FREE Cloth Diaper Workshop!This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents and caregivers interested in investigating them as an option for their child.Join Jen, owner of The Nesting House, to find out why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The workshop will include information about how to get started with cloth diapering, the range of products that are available, and how to choose and care for these products. Product samples will be demonstrated so that participants can make an informed decision.A link will be sent just before the event starts.

Join members of Philadelphia Local Section of ACS for an evening of volunteering at MANNA.Join Philly ACS for an evening of volunteering with MANNA on Monday, May 22 from 5-8pm. We will be working with MANNA chefs to prepare meals in their kitchen! Long pants and closed toed shoes required. All volunteers must provide proof of vaccination and be older than 14. Friends and family are welcome to join!The number of spots is limited for this event. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please let us know so we can open up more slots for our

Disaster, Promise & Wildflowers in Philadelphia and BeyondJeff Carpineta is a Philadelphia open space preservation activist, artist, and wildflower gardener (Emerald Wildflower Garden, founder of The Perch Music & Arts Workshop), and Realtor with Phila’s oldest real estate company and PHS Garden supporter, Solo Real Estate.Jeff will share perspectives on “plant blindness”, the myth of the green thumb, some history of Philadelphia’s damaged ecology, efforts to heal, and the importance of native plant gardening for Them (birds, butterflies, bees, moths) to honor the web of connections that our life and life around the planet depends upon. Attendees will receive:a native

Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner! Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions. We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our website for our schedule of evening programs and

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Join the U.S. Green Building Council and the City of Philadelphia Municipal Energy Office for this course focusing on Green Building 101.About the Course: The City of Philadelphia is raising the bar for better environmental and energy efficiency standards in all newly constructed and renovated City buildings. Join USGBC and the City of Philadelphia Municipal Energy Office for a course introducing the foundations of green buildings practices and strategies. Imagine buildings and communities that regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life. Green building can do this – and subcontractors’ expertise are an important part of making it

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we celebrate the launch of Dr. Wendy Osefo's paperback of her memoir, "Tears of My Mother".Join us as we welcome Dr. Wendy Osefo and help her launch the paperback of her memoir, "Tears of My Mother: The Legacy of My Nigerian Upbringing." Wendy will be meeting people and signing copies of her book right here at Uncle Bobbie's. You do not want to miss this!DR. WENDY OSEFO is a Nigerian American political commentator, public affairs academic, philanthropist, and television personality. She is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Education. She is also a cast

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. Seniors Only. Free.Join us each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. This month we will explore our herb garden to find a what delicious plants have returned, then make a mini herb planter to take home. Seniors Only. Free.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for

Join the Germantown ArtHaus as we PAINT a Juneteenth Mural! Supplies, instruction & paint-by-number mural panels will be provided!"We knew when we started that the Germantown ArtHaus Restoration Project was going to be a community effort. Beautifying the exterior will be no different!"~ Keisha Whatley, Germantown ArtHaus FounderYou're invited to participate in a history-making mural in Germantown! The Absolute Equality- Juneteenth Celebration mural will be unveiled at this year's 2023 Juneteenth Festival ... and we need your help to make it happen! Instruction, all supplies and paint-by-number mural panels will be provided. No painting or artistic experience is required. (See

Statues in Fairmount ParkWithin the 2,000 acres of Fairmount Park that straddle the Schuylkill River in West Philadelphia lay dozens of statues, bust, and monuments. They depict people, animals, scenarios and abstracts as imagined or designed by sculptors and artists from around the world. This seminar will take a closer look at the stories behind many of these sculptures as we take a virtual tour through sections of the part that many have seen but maybe not really noticed.

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.May is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

Community-Powered Solutions for Housing Affordability: an action-oriented dinner & facilitated conversation by and for Germantown neighbors A Beloved Community doesn't let its neighbors be displaced from gentrification. Home/shelter is too basic a human need to let “the market” decide who your neighbors will be. Let's use our power (collective resources, voice & knowledge) to act on this. Event facilitators will provide a few prompts for discussion in small groups and for the whole room. Folks who participated in GREAT's recent Learning Circle on housing & beloved community will also share some of their experiences and learning moments.

You should join the American Swedish Historical Museum virtual talk “Sisterhood of the Varjo Dress: Women who wore Marimekko and what it meant to them” by Alexandra Lange and learn beyond the aesthetic elements of Marimekko. In this talk, Lange will offer a history of the artists, writers, and designers who chose Marimekko as their uniform from the 1960s onwards, describing how the dress designs aligned with their cultural politics and expanding opportunities for women. The talk will be held over Zoom and is $10 for ASHM, FASDV, and Fabric Workshop Museum members and $15 for nonmembers.

Celebrated Urban Birder David Lindo in conversation with Jason Hall, Founder and President of In Color Birding Club.Presented in partnership with the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC)Celebrated Urban Birder David Lindo takes us around the urban world of birds. Over 20% of the globe’s bird species have been recorded within our towns and cities, sometimes without us noticing. You will be surprised by some of the species Lindo will be featuring. To see some of these great birds, all you have to do is open your hearts, minds and, importantly, look up! This program is presented in conjunction with Academy

Join us for a walk through our sustainable campus landscape.Over the past few years, Haverford has been working hard to become a more sustainable campus and in 2021 and 2022 we were ranked #4 on the list of top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN). From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn the many ways Haverford's physical campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. This tour will be led by Jesse Lytle, Claudia Kent, and Jennie Kelly who all work on sustainable aspects of campus and is a

We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our art studio and creative space, a hub for artists, creators and art lovers alike.We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our art studio and creative space, a hub for artists, creators and art lovers alike. Join us for an evening of art, music, and celebration as we showcase our stunning gallery and our new facilities. Whether you're an established artist or just starting out, our space is designed to inspire and support your creative journey.Take a moment to relax on our iconic blue couches

Wildlife Photography Workshop + Bird Walk @ Dixon Meadow PreserveIntroduction to Photography: Wildlife EditionDifficulty: BeginnerIn this course, participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of photography - aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and Exposure Compensation - to best capture photos of the desired subject out in the field. This course focuses on transitioning into using manual settings.Important terminology and troubleshooting techniques will be explored so participants can capture images with their own artistic style. This course is designed to be a hands-on training that will help improve participants' photography skills, whether complete beginners or experienced photographers.At the end of the

Join us for a Revival Walk through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney where we will honor the sun and nature.The Revival Walks bring healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lift up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us on the second Saturday of the month (except August) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in community with one another and with our natural environment. Additional

Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. This is the place to shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods! Come out Saturday and Sunday May 27th and 28th at the Cherry Street Pier from 10AM to 5PM. Shop for your back to school wardrobe with our vintage clothing vendors, discover new and unusual decor for your home and shop for artisan goods made here in Philly you can't find anywhere else! Happens on the following Dates: May 27, 2023, 10:00am to 5:00pm EDT May 28,

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Community Gardening Workshop in the Kensington Neighborhood!Join us for a Garden Beds Build Workshop! This will be the start to our community vegetable garden. Plus, paint Garden signs to label plants and leave your mark in the garden! Bring the kiddos, and your creativity. We will provide the materials, the knolwedge, and snacks!

Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

Sip wine and stroll through a hidden backyard meadow in Princeton with the experts at WildLawn and The Persian Rose Garden.Stroll through a hidden backyard meadow in Princeton with the experts at WildLawn and The Persian Rose Garden. Learn how to turn a high-maintenance lawn into a beautiful, eco-friendly and easy-to-maintain meadow. Enjoy wine and refreshments while mingling with like-minded community members.All proceeds go toward Sustainable Princeton's mission!GET your tickets here: bit.ly/meadow2023

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Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for our second annual black-tie Black Birders Week event: Black Excellence in Birding.Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for our second annual black-tie Black Birders Week event: Black Excellence in Birding. Meet some of the country’s most well-known Black birders, go behind the scenes of the Academy to interact with world-class ornithology collections, join the panel discussion on Black Women in Birding, and meet local poets and artists as they share their expressions throughout the night. Tweet an invite to a fellow bird lover, fluff up your plumage for a feathery date night or

Join artists featured in HOT BED's spring exhibition, LEADING A COLORFUL LIFE, for a closing reception and walk & talk tour of the exhibition. Learn more about the artists' process, approaches to color, and get behind-the-scenes knowledge of the spectacular works included in this show. Doors open at 6pm, talks begin at 7pm. RSVP for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/599689877567.

Join us for a free guided kayak tour of the Delaware River.Looking for a new adventure? Come join us at Glen Foerd this summer as we explore the beautiful Delaware River by kayak. Kayak excursions will be led by professionally certified guides and are appropriate for all levels of experience. The tour will include an introduction to the basics of paddling and an overview of safety protocols. Our exploration will be in tandem kayaks, so grab a buddy and come join us! Please arrive on time so our staff can deliver the safety talk and get everyone out on the