Help reforest 2 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants,tend,or plant native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park. * Photo Gallery / HistoryDates of volunteer events:(Spring 2023 Tree Tending and Watering)2-24-23 Friday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)3-24-23 Friday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)3-26-23 Sunday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)5-7-23 Sunday (9 am - 12 ) and (1 pm - 4 pm)6-11-23 Sunday (9

A Pilgrimage to Freedom: Tracing the Steps of Harriet Tubman from Maryland to Canada. At Kennett Friends meetingWalking Artist, Ken Johnston, will share stories of the places he passed through and the inspiring people he met on his journey tracing Harriet Tubman's journey to freedom. The second in Kennett Heritage Center's Speaking of History series, sponsored by Hadley Fund of the Chester County Community Foundation.

Love our Earth. Stand up for our planet.PhilHarmonia is proud to close our ninth season with the world premiere of Adam Silverman’s Elegy for the Earth - a powerful setting of poems by Susan Gubernat that bemoan the harmful effects of negligent human activity on the environment and the direness of climate change. We will also sing additional works by Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, Saro Lynch-Thomason as well as original compositions by PhilHarmonia members, Dana K. Fiero and L. Gnadinger. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted in advance and at the door. 20% of donations received for this

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

Please join us for lunch and fellowship while celebrating woman farmers and the women that support our regional agriculture industry.Join CCEDC's AgConnect for lunch, catered by local food enthusiast Christie Keith, formerly of Glenmoore Deli fame, as we celebrate women farmers and the women in agriculture that keep our food system moving. Our guest speaker, Judi Radel of Yeehaw Farm in Duncannon, will enlighten us with plenty of belly-laugh-inducing stories about how life in agriculture is unpredictable, constantly keeping us pivoting, and we just have to laugh and move on to the next plan.

Workshop for artists looking to incorporate social justice efforts into their artwork."As long as communities face injustice and inequity, the arts will remain a platform to create social changes we desperately need.” - Asad Ali Jafri, Independent Cultural ProducerLocal artists, poets, and musicians have driven social justice impact within communities for decades, increasing social justice awareness through their creative mediums.

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

Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. Children ages 2-5 years with an adult.Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join us for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE. Eventbrite fees apply if paying by card. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, those options can be found at checkout. 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

celebrate the start of summer by hiking the forest, meadow, creek, pond and wherever else the kids' adventurous souls take us.Drop off your child to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather with staff. We will celebrate the start of summer by hiking the forest, meadow, creek, pond and wherever else the kids' adventurous souls take us. Ages 6-10. Drop-off. $5 per child.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

Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Strawberry Mansion community members to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities to

Join us as for a demonstration using native plants for container gardening.Interested in attracting birds, butterflies and beneficial insects to your garden but short on space or time? In this workshop you’ll learn easy, take-home tips to assemble pollinator friendly containers using low maintenance native plants for sun or shade.Join us in the nursery yard as Marcia Tate demonstrates using native plants to make show stopping container displays. Marcia Tate is a garden designer, coach, photographer, teacher & writer specializing in native plants and regenerative gardening.Marcia is vice-president of the board of directors and active member of Friends of Glen

Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Grays Ferry residents to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities to collaborate

Join us as we learn about aphids, their unusual lives, and their many cool predators in this walk and talk with naturalist Sam Nestory.Despite their small size, aphids rarely go unnoticed in the garden because where there's one aphid, there's likely hundreds! But despite their vast numbers, aphids rarely pose a significant threat to our native plant gardens, because they are one part of a larger, fascinating ecosystem. Join us as we learn about aphids, their unusual lives, and their many cool predators in this walk and talk with naturalist Sam Nestory. Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager and naturalist

Join the Leeway Foundation & a guest grantee for an in-person Art & Change Info Session before the August 1st deadline!Have questions about the application process for the Leeway Art and Change Grant?Join Leeway Foundation and guest grantee Misty Sol (ACG ‘11, ‘16, ‘20; LTA ‘16; WOO ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22) for an in-person Art and Change Grant Information Session. During the session, the guest grantee will share their experience applying to the Leeway Art & Change Grant. Access the application and learn more about the ACG here before the August 1st deadline.Can't make the Information Session?You may also be

Whether starting a new garden or looking to optimize your garden, come learn about the principles and techniques that will lead to success!Join us to learn how you can best manage your garden for year after year success and improvement. With a focus on backyard vegetable gardens, we will discuss the principles and practices that you can implement to achieve a wildly successful and sustainable organic living soil ecosystem. From defining the location and size of your garden to managing the plants and soil system, this comprehensive session will coverChoosing the best location for your garden involves taking into consideration

Join The Spruce Foundation for a night celebrating this year's grantees, with music, food, and drinks.Join The Spruce Foundation for an evening at PHS Pop-Up Garden on South Street to celebrate this year's grant recipients. Grantees to be announced in early May!In addition to the chance to honor youth-serving nonprofits making a difference in our city, you'll have a prime opportunity to make new friends or connect with old ones by networking with other emerging professionals, leaders, and philanthropists.Tickets includes access to an open bar of craft beer and soft drinks, as well as light bites. This event is open

Garden Bros. Circus is back in Philly and we'll be there for opening to protest the abuse and exploitation of horse, ponies, dogs and other animals for its two shows on opening day. Like all circuses that force animals to perform, Garden Bros. Circus has a long history of violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including failing to provide two elephants with adequate care and shelter. They were forced to stand on asphalt in direct sunlight in 89-degree weather without access to shade. Camel and pony exhibitor Joel Faulk and horse exhibitor Kambarov Raiychbek Kozugulovich were similarly charged. Faulk and

Explore the current understanding of bees in cities and the future of urban bee research.City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory Thursday, June 15, 7 – 8:30 PM Austin Martin, PhD student, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University Although it may seem counterintuitive, cities can serve as effective havens for bees in a national landscape replete with intensive agriculture and toxic lawns. Explore the current understanding of bees in cities, including Austin Martin’s research on native bees in Detroit and its neighboring suburbs. This lecture will also illuminate existing shortcomings in urban ecological research and discuss how urban political ecology

Join us for a celebratory tree planting!In 2017 the Arboretum underwent a tree risk assessment that resulted in us having to remove approximately 500 trees from campus. We set a goal that within ten years we would plant two trees for each tree removed meaning that we would add an additional 1,000 trees to campus by 2027. We are happy to report that we have met that goal early and will be planting our 1,000th tree on Friday, June 16, 2023! Please join us in celebrating our accomplishment as we plant a Styrax obassia, fragrant snowbell, on Lloyd Green.

Join us to capture the season!Photo WalkSaturday, June 17, 9 – 11 AM(rain date: Sunday, 6/18)Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30Photo Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, April 15, May 20, and

Join us for a special walking tour of Parkside!Join us for a special walking tour of Parkside with Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) and John Sigmund (Public Programs Manager and passionate park history buff). Parkside. The name says it all — it’s the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park. Similarly to Strawberry Mansion on the other side of the Schuylkill, Parkside is where the city grid meets the greenspace, buffered by a boulevard of grand homes facing the park. Much of the Parkside neighborhood was built during the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. Originally populated by

We would love for you to come on down to the Market and meet the Makers & growers and see what they have to offer.BrickNKulture Black Farmers' & Artisan Market Provides a community that supports & values the opportunity for individuals that are creators, makers, and for those that eat the food that they grow.This space supports Black local Growers, Makers and Entrepreneurs!The Black Farmers & Artisan Market is Rain or Shine from JUNE-SEPT Every 3rd Sat from 9am-1pm.We would love for you to come on down to the Market and meet the Makers & growers and see what they

Help PDE bag oyster shells so that they can used in restoration projects and support clean waters!PDE has been collecting oyster shell from Wilmington area restaurants since early 2016. Generally, spent oyster shells go to landfills, but with our recycling program, shells are going back to the bay! Oyster shells are important for baby oysters and the entire aquatic ecosystem. Juvenile oysters need hard structures to attach to...which in turn leads to more oysters! We need to put our recycled oyster shells into bags so that they are easier to transport and easier to use on restoration projects.Who: Anyone age 12

Follow Ken along the streets and trails to learn the history of slavery in Pennsylvania and Kennett Square's first free Black community.Walking Artist, Ken Johnston, has traced Harriet Tubman's steps from Maryland to Canada. He recently embarked on a research journey of the history of slavery and freedom in southeastern Pennsylvania and the settlement of free Blacks in Kennett Square. Caution: hilly terrain.

Plant Pests, Diseases& Nutrient DeficienciesThis hands-on workshop will cover common plant diseases and nutritional deficiencies found among vegetable and fruit plants grown in small scale urban agricultural production systems. We will also discuss the prevention of common plant pests to include identifying of crop beneficials, helpful insects and prevention techniques for your summer and fall crops.

Saturdays in the Park is a safe, welcoming space for community members to engage in activities that promote physical and mental wellness.Saturdays In The Park is a program of regular pop-ups in the community green space to provide community members with opportunities to reduce stress, increase connection, build skills and connect with community resources. By offering these pop-ups in coordination with Southside Clean Up events, we can continue to build community connections, nurture relationships, and streamline access to services, all of which are shown to be effective mitigators of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.We will have snacks, water, art supplies

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.60 vendors around the blocks next to Thunderbird Salvage & in the Philly Brewing Company Parking lot at the same time Philly Flea is happening on the next block around Hackett Elementary School. Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!

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!

A free Juneteenth Celebration for all! Come enjoy a family friendly event full of music, culture, fun and live entertainment!

"The ancestors of African Americans brought wonderful food traditions to parts of the Caribbean, South America, and the southern states.""A Taste of African Heritage is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots. This healthy way of eating is powerfully nutritious and delicious, and naturally meets the guidelines experts recommend for supporting good health." - OldwaysJoin us for a delicious vegetarian dish inspired by the African diaspora.Led by instructor, Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey. Shayla is a passionate Philadelphia chef whose focus includes community, culture and food.Here is the list of ingredients. We hope you'll

Community Clothing Swap - open to all!Join us, Climate Action, and Kensington Corridor Trust for a fun and sustainable clothing swap at the Kensington Corridor Trust Community Garden on June 17th! This event is open to everyone, so gather your friends and family and come swap clothes with us.To help us prepare for the event, we kindly ask that you register your attendance. Registration is quick and easy, and it will ensure that we have enough space and resources to accommodate everyone.At the clothing swap, you'll have the chance to exchange your gently used clothes with others, giving new life

Beyond Juneteenth is an annual holistic, community based cultural, spiritual, and educational event dedicated to moving beyond the symbolismBeyond Juneteenth is an annual holistic, community based cultural, spiritual, and educational event dedicated to moving beyond the symbolism of Juneteenth. This year our festivities are 2 days!Saturday, June 17th commences at Drop Squad Kitchen with a Communal Remembrance Procession to the river at 12 Noon to venerate our ancestors and the living community of ancestors (Egbe).There will be vendors, face painting, good food, good vibes, 6 DJS, Musical Performances, and this will be hosted by King Simon!The festivities will conclude at

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Join us for a reading of Poems of the Pennypack by Poets G. Emil reutter and Diane Sahms, and bring your poems for open mic.Join us for a reading of Poems of the Pennypack by Poets g emil reutter and Diane Sahms. Bring your poems or antidotes to read in the open segment of this event!Adults & Teens. Free. g emil reutter and Diane Sahms will have books available for purchase.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. Photos will be taken

Join us for a free Juneteeth celebration at historic Hatfield – the big white house at 33rd and Girard!Join us for a free Juneteeth celebration at historic Hatfield – the big white house at 33rd and Girard! Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live jazz music, a DJ, kid-friendly activities and games, and prize giveaways. Enjoy refreshments including pretzels and water ice. Plus, step inside the house to see a new photo exhibit from We Walk PHL and GirlTrek: “Healing Through the Land: Black Faces in Green Spaces.”June 19th is Juneteenth, which commemorates and honors the end

Philadelphia's FIRST Juneteenth Mural Dedication! MAKE HISTORY in Germantown on Saturday, June 17th at 2pm!Philly's 1st Juneteenth Mural | A Celebration!The history-making mural dedication will include:An opportunity to meet the Muralist & their TeamThe festival's Colored Troop Re-enactors African drum performances An interactive MURAL art stationSOUL FOOD Martinis & Cupcakes by Tiny Cakes BakeryCapital One Caf´e Swag!& More!You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist, ask questions and GET INSPIRED! This new Mural marking ‘Freedom Day,’ the first of its kind in Philadelphia, will be unveiled and dedicated at The Germantown ArtHaus during Philadelphia’s Juneteenth Festival on Saturday,

Honoring a quarter century of community-based ecological restoration in Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park for the second year in a row!Join us for a festive day of celebration in commemoration of 25+1 years of Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers!!!We got rained on last year, so we are doing it again!Join us for LIVE MUSIC, locally catered food, tasty beers, and lots of other treats!One dinner ticket gets you a yummy meal (vegan/vegetarian options available) and includes one adult beverage. Additional beverage tickets are available, and discount tickets are provided for couples and families. The more tickets you buy, the more fun you'll have,

Pop Up Shop Feathering Local Vendors

Join experienced bird watcher and trip leader Holger Pflicke for a brisk bird hike on the Trolley Trail!West Fairmount Park is an excellent location to connect with nature and its large woods provide a great opportunity to get one closer to the 10,000-steps-a-day goal. This time of year, Philly’s green spaces are once again bustling with returning breeding birds and stopover migrants. The park will be no different, with woodpeckers, sparrows, thrushes and warblers abound. Our goal will be to walk about 3 miles on various terrain with up- and downhills while watching and talking about birds. We will utilize

Join us to protest Q&Q Live Market at 1120 Spring Garden St from 12-2. We will be bearing witness to the animals, educating the public about the realities of urban slaughterhouses, and giving out free vegan food, provided by the amazing Greyhound Cafe. **We will be having a second event to protest Garden Bros Circus after this event. Please plan to stick around and join us! Details to come soon.

This month we are switching to the THIRD SUNDAY & partnering with Everybody Eats for a Juneteenth event! Join us on Sunday, 6/18!We're switching things up this month, and for good reason. We are honored and excited to partner with the incredible organization Everybody Eats as they host their 4th annual Juneteenth cookout at Malcolm X Park on SUNDAY, 6/18 giving away food & essentials. Everybody Eats Is planning to serve 5,000 meals In one day! Now, about that switch-up. This month, we are volunteering on the THIRD SUNDAY instead of the second Saturday. Additionally, this month's event time is

A hands-on workshop where we'll learn all about the beauty and function of soil in watershed health!Soil is the skin of the earth. We move across it every day, but rarely stop to notice it or understand its importance to all living things. The composition of soil plays a big role in watershed health, and it’s also more complex–and beautiful to look at–than most of us can imagine! Join ecological artist (and TTF Streamkeeper) Rebecca Schultz and Dr. Alain Plante, Soil Scientist and Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for a closer

Join us for the Juneteenth Freedom Market! Shop from vendors, enjoy live music, delicious food, and fun activities. Come celebrate with us!**We still have vendor spaces available, please click the link to fill out the application"Vendor Application Join us for a day of celebration and community at our Juneteenth vending event on June 18th, 2023! Hosted by M Casey Designs and sponsored by Nextfab, this event promises to be a family fun-filled day of music, food, and shopping.Discover unique and handmade products from local vendors while enjoying live music performances and delicious food from local food trucks. This event is

Free Family Community Event with, DJ, Activities, Food, Raffles, and Local Vendors! NextFab and M Casey Designs have partnered to bring you the Juneteenth Celebration and Freedom Market on Sunday, June 18th, 2023 from 12:00-5:00 pm at NextFab North Philly, 1800 N. American Street. Juneteenth Freedom Market is a public indoor/outdoor event to celebrate culture, family, and community. This family-friendly celebration will include a free photo booth, DJ, raffles, games, food, vendors, and much more! Shop local and handmade from over 30+ local artists and makers while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the

Discover Philly's Best Food, Music, Art, and Shopping at Live More Marketplace.Live More Marketplace invites you to shop with makers and artists at our monthly marketplace in Philadelphia's landmark venue, Cherry Street Pier. View works on display by resident artists and enjoy food and drinks from the Cherry Street Pier Beer Garden.Share with your friends and family and let's celebrate Philly together.Hosted by Walls For Justice and Live24HRSFor partnership and sponsorship information email us at livemoreusa@gmail.comIf you would like to be a vendor, fill out this vendor application today.

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making an Abstract Floral Painting!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Art Xpressionz for this month's Art in the Park. We will be making abstract floral paintings. This program will be a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and art. Children will need a parent/guardian there to assist. This program is free for the first 20 participants that register. Please get a ticket for each child participating. Parents/Guardians not creating art will not need a ticket. If you register and cannot attend and

Dynamic DIY flower crown workshop includes all materials, guided meditation & reflections for your crowning glory!Join us for our 1st DIY flower crown workshop led by artist/organizer Taylor Street. This special workshop has been added to Self-Care Sunday offerings for June 18, 2023 from 1-3p. The $44.44 fee includes the cost of all materials, assistance, guided meditation and reflection. There is no better way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Historic Rittenhouse Town at the Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective. Class size is limited to 10 people so get your ticket soon. Registration must close by the 17th in

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.

2023 Summer Camp Registration***For the safety of our animals, staff, and fellow campers, proof of covid-19 vaccination is required to attend camp. ***This camp is for your budding naturalist who is wild about wildlife. An introductory course to the world of animals and the variety of species we have around us, each day will focus on a particular topic with that day’s activities revolving around it. Children will be learning about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and the ecosystems those animals live in through a variety of games, activities, crafts, live animal presentations, and even hands-on work outdoors with

It’s that time again! Turn up with us for a Juneteenth celebration at DA COOKOUT x Dream Space.We are taking over the Sculpture Courtyard for a day of Black Joy and resilience. A family reunion-style cookout like no other, with traditional BBQ food, refreshing drinks, and music provided by DJ Twin Llamas and DJ Bria G.Da Cookout x Dream Space "Da Cookout" 4th Annual Celebration" continues the tradition of creating spaces of Black Joy and celebration in Philadelphia for a one of a kind finale to Juneteenth weekend! Dream Space brings our community together to envision the future we deserve

Help us kick off our upcoming relaunch!GREAT's time bank has about 100 members. In 2019, members were meeting at monthly potluck gatherings, and a website called Hourworld helped track and facilitate the exchanges.At this time we are not pushing members to "do time banking." Our dear time bank was just getting started before COVID began, which really threw off momentum. The project became quite dormant, but it still has serious potential. Through the Spring and Summer of 2023, we are breathing life back into the time bank, looking for new leaders, and will Re-Launch in the Fall of 2023. The

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river. These classes are for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some of oldies greatest hits to todays R&B. Line Dance Instructor: Monique aka Mo' Smooth (because every line dancer is given a name on the dance floor ☺️) Instructional dance from 6:30 - 8pm - Mondays (6 six-week session) beginning Monday, June 19th (no class on Monday, July 3rd) What you

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Join KW Philadelphia DE&I for a thoughtful conversation about wealth and home ownership within the Black/African American community.Join us on Zoom or in person for an informative panel with some of the top real estate and non-profit professionals in Philadelphia! You will learn exactly how they got started and the challenges they had to overcome to become successful in their fields, as well as the challenges they still face today regarding decades of institutionalized and publicized discrimination, especially in the housing industry.Those on the panel understand just how hard it is to build sustainable wealth, and that's why we're here

Join this Development…for Good event to explore how the design of public space connects communities and can lead to economic growth.How does the design of a public space connect communities, and how can it lead to economic growth for neighborhoods and the city? The next event in The Citizen’s Development…for Good series looks at these questions, with some of the Philadelphians who have answered them in their work featuring:Jerry Sweeney, CEO, Brandywine Realty Trust Connor Barwin, founder, Make the World Better FoundationJerome Shabazz, executive director, Overbrook Environmental Education CenterTya Winn, executive director, Community Design CollaborativeModerated by Guidehouse Associate Director Laura

What is Biochar? Join us to learn about the benefits of Biochar and see the Biochar machine in action.Learn about the awesome benefits of Biochar and see it in action! Join us for a demonstration of the Biochar machine and dive into the history and benefits of this incredible soil amendment that will enhance soil quality, increase crop yields, and build extremely resilient and regenerative soil ecosystems. During this demonstration, you will:Learn about the history and benefits of biocharSee biochar produced through pyrolysis using the Biochar machineUnderstand best practices for application and use in the garden

A short, colorful bike ride celebrating Pride Month in Doylestown!Join us for a casual, colorful, fun and slow bike ride through Doylestown to celebrate PRIDE! We'll start and end at Borough Hall and Broad Commons park. The loop is about 3 miles total, on open streets (with cars). We'll follow all rules of the road and ask that everyone wears a helmet. The entire $10 ticket fee will be donated to The Rainbow Room in Doylestown, an LGBTQIA youth program that provides a supportive and empowering environment for youth ages 14-21. (If this fee is a burden, please email us

Join your neighbors in a discussion around environmental injustices and envision what an environmentally just neighborhood could look like.The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will hold in-person and virtual community listening and visioning sessions for Strawberry Mansion community members to share experiences with environmental injustice in their communities.In Session 2, participants will:Envision what a thriving community looks like and present challenges to achieving that vision.Learn about funding resources available for environmental justice efforts.Identify barriers to accessing funding and opportunities

Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, from 6 - 7:30, for the unveiling of the latest mural installation at Park Towne Place.Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, from 6 - 7:30, for a preview of the latest mural installation at Park Towne Place. Featuring the work of Philadelphia-based painter Serena Saunders, this installation showcases a fresh, colorful perspective on the human imagination, directly inspired by the local community. The mural will be displayed in the South Tower on Park Towne Place’s residential campus. As a supplement to their robust art program, Park Towne Place has partnered with InLiquid to institute a

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 7-8 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged! CDC guidelines will be followed. Due to the recent uptick in

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,

Summer arrives at 10:57 a.m. June 21st. Join us as we mindfully hike through the forest and along the creek to welcome summer.Summer arrives at 10:57 a.m. June 21st. Join us as we mindfully hike through the forest and along the creek setting our intentions for the season to come. Adults & Teens 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. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks