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,

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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

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Wednesday WalkaboutsWednesdays, April 12 – June 28, 1 – 2 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring to rejoice in the re-emergence of our beautiful gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the seasonal landscape and staff leader. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, or our nationally accredited collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!NOTE: Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times.Free of charge

Join us for a film and community conversation about the origins of Juneteenth and other Black commemorations of emancipation.Co-hosted with the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics at the Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of PennsylvaniaProduced by Annenberg Classroom, the film Juneteenth: Exploring Freedom’s Stories explores the history of Juneteenth and illustrates how and why freedom and citizenship were intertwined, as well as how the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution changed and expanded the definition of citizenship and the rights of all American citizens. Following a screening of the film, HSP will host a community conversation with Philadelphia-based

Summer Solstice: A Horticultural Therapy Exercise in MindfulnessIn honor of the arrival of summer, we will be pairing ourselves with a plant partner of our choice, learning to observe in a present, mindful sense with a quiet meditation, as well as a drawing, journaling, and printmaking exercise with our chosen plant material. In this workshop, we will discuss plant appreciation versus plant blindness, and work to make ourselves more aware of the flourishing green world around us. Attendees will be making prints with paint and brushes.Kate Irvine is a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a Bachelor of Science

***Note: This Park has two entrances. Be sure to use the Lee Road Entrance. Where Lee Road dead ends at the main park entrance, turn LEFT and follow the road all the way to where it ends at the all-abilities playground and parking lot. We will meet there.*** This field trip continues our series planned this spring specifically for beginning birders. Late afternoon/early evening is a great time to see and hear birds in all their spring activities. Whether you are brand-new or sorta-new to birding or you just love nature - we will go slowly to enjoy and explore

Our Queer Community Hikes are a safe space intended to foster a sense of community, while promoting time spent outdoors & self-care.Our Queer Community Series is designed for: anyone who self-identifies as a member or ally of the Queer Community. This is a monthly group outing designed to increase your general sense of well-being while combining gentle exercise and time spent in nature.Our mindful hikes begin and end with a personal check in using our THRIVE Compass tool. We then hike to our halfway point and the group is led through a mindfulness exercise before we head back.Our events are

The class will discuss deterrents and will feature bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs that are deer-resistant to inspire you.Deer can be a major challenge for gardeners in this area, munching on some of our favorite plants. Chanticleer Assistant Horticulturist Chris Fehlhaber will teach strategies for how co-exist with deer while still having a beautiful and productive garden. The class will discuss deterrents and will feature bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs that are deer-resistant to inspire you. Instructor BioChris Fehlhaber is an Assistant Horticulturist at Chanticleer, joining the organization in 2016. His goal is to raise the public’s consciousness and appreciation

Celebrate the longest day of the year and the kickoff to summer!Pond exploration! Marshmallow roasting! Crafts! Field Games! and much MORE!This is a family favorite Riverbend event. All are welcome to attend! Bring your own picnic and enjoy a lovely evening here at the preserve.Join us for this family friendly event!!This is a Riverbend FREE Event:This is a Riverbend Free Event, but the true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $45 per family. We recognize that for some families emerging from pandemic, this is unaffordable. Therefore, we are accepting voluntary donations to Riverbend Environmental

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 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

Join us for live music performances to welcome the start of summer!Built in 1914, the Olmstead Overlook gazebo is one of the most iconic structures in FDR Park, offering views of Edgewood Lake and the surrounding landscape. Its blue tile dome creates fantastic acoustics. With its acoustics and commanding presence, this is a great spot to welcome the start of summer with some soulful sounds.This event is in collaboration with Make Music PHL and is part of Make Music Day. Occurring on June 21 (the solstice and longest day of the year), Make Music Day is an annual event that

The Philadelphia Freedom Band welcomes summer 2023 with a PRIDE Solstice concert featuring renditions of many hits current and past.Put on your dancing shoes and join the Philadelphia Freedom Marching Band in celebrating PRIDE Solstice at Parkway Central Library as they perform a selection of music including songs by Elton John, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Blink 182, Dua Lipa, and many more!The Philadelphia Freedom Band (PFB) is a non-profit organization comprised of a wide variety of talented musicians, ranging from amateur to professional. We come together to perform throughout the greater Philadelphia area and provide visible, active support to the

.For children in grades 1 and up.Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? What about why some plants are big while others are small? Or even why birds have all different colors of feathers? Let's explore these possibilities with hands-on games and activities.

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating Tacony's newest mural!Join us as we celebrate the dedication of a vibrant new mural on Thursday June 22 from 2-3pm. This is the second Garden Mural out of the Kensington Color Me Back studio and images of the third mural in the Garden Serions will be available at the event for everyone to preview. There were 100+ participants of the Color Me Back: Same Day Work and Pay Program and community members from Tacony and Beyond who participated in the creation of this mural. This event is free and open. Light refreshements will be

Join a special Juneteenth Celebration: Sounds of Freedom! An evening of rhythms, stories, poetry, dance, crafts and LIVE musicIn collaboration with the Parkway Central Library Music Department, Sistahs Laying Down Hands Collective Lead Percussionist and Artistic Director, Karen "Magic Fingaz" Smith & Friends presents : A special very inclusive Juneteenth Celebration: Sounds of Freedom!! An evening of rhythms, stories, poetry, dance, crafts and LIVE music! This program will also highlight: the Summer solstice, Pride and Music Month! Karen "Magic Fingaz" Smith, Brooklyn Native, Philly Resident, is a Professional Percussionist, Playwright, Poet, Director, Teaching Artist, Curator and now Pie-Maker!!! Karen is

Join us each month from June - Nov 2023 to experience various forms of art making, connect with neighbors and make new friends.Cobbs Creek Art club is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation and mindfulness! The monthly workshops create space to spend time exploring the natural environment and expressing yourself through art. We’ll explore different art forms led by local artists and inspired by nature. No experience necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with neighbors and local artists in Cobbs Creek.Workshops in June -

Chef Tonii Hicks will prepare a citrusy herb soup inspired by "Red Dirt Witch" while we discuss Black history and future.Join us at Blackwell Library as we explore what is meaningful to us about Black history and Black future through story, culture, and food - featuring "Red Dirt Witch" from How Long 'til Black Future Month .In Red Dirt Witch, Emmaline is raising her children to survive in 1950s Alabama, when her daughter, Pauline, shows her a future she never would have imagined. Find How Long 'til Black Future Month and others by N. K. Jemison here at the Free

Dee's little baker program is back celebrating the end of the school yearDee's little bakers program is back celebrating Graduates of all grades(k-12) from 4 to 6pm Join us for a night of decorating Cookies, Storytelling and more brought to you by Dee's tasty treats & The Tacony LAB Comunity Arts Center Deestastytreats247@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on IG- dees_tastytreats247 Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll

History, activism, and resilience in the LGBTQIA community. A conversation about history, activism, and resilience in the LGBTQIA community. Walter, who is the surviving partner of late American Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, is the Executive Director of the Bayard Rustin Fund, which commemorates Rustin's life, values, and legacy. He is also board member emeritus at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, an LGBTQIA safe space, community activist center, and educational enclave in Princeton, New Jersey dedicated to honoring Bayard Rustin through their mission and good works.  

Inliquid and the Jericho Cinema Club invite you to join us for a screening of "Foragers," directed by Palestinian filmmaker Jumana Manna.Inliquid, in collaboration with Jericho Cinema Club, invites you to join us on Thursday, April 27, in the InLiquid Gallery for a screening of Foragers, directed and produced by Palestinian filmmaker Jumana Manna. Foragers depicts the dramas around the practice of foraging for wild edible plants in Palestine/Israel with wry humor and a meditative pace. Shot in the Golan Heights, the Galilee and Jerusalem, it moves between fiction, documentary and archival footage to portray the impact of Israeli nature

We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcNocturnal Wildlife Walks We will take a hike to look and listen for creatures of the night: owls, toads, flying squirrels, fireflies, racoons etcWed April 5 7:30pmWed May 3 7:30pmFri June 23 8:30pm