Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Audubon Educator Jose Santiago as we tour our native pollinator gardens! We'll get a behind the scenes tour of the native plant work done on-site at The Discovery Center, learn techniques to bring native plants into your home, and look for the medicinal and traditional purposes of the plants found around Philadelphia. Plants are everywhere in our great city, come find out why Philadelphia is home to so many native (and invasive) plants!

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you

Join the Academy for the second summer Book Circle to read and discuss Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge by science journalist Erica Gies. Sessions are held every other week on Zoom, from July 27 to August 24, for a total of three sessions. Week 2 Reading Selection: pages 96–207 Chapter 4. Beavers: The Original Water Engineers Chapter 5. Reclaiming Historic Water Knowledge in Modern India Chapter 6. Planting Water: How Water Shaped Culture in Ancient Peru Chapter 7. Let Floodplains Be Floodplains: Antidote to the Industrial Era About Water Always Wins: “In this quietly radical book, science

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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

August on a Pennsylvania farm is pure bliss! The very best of summer fruits and vegetables are all ripe at the same time! Corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, peaches, summer apples, blackberries, nectarines, and sunflowers all fill our store and fields.  Join us as we celebrate all the summer goodness.  We will be offering a leisurely hayride to transport family and friends out to the fields and orchards for some August picking fun. In addition to the picking, Linvilla’s bakery will be offering some delectable treats featuring summer’s goodness. Our many acres of sunflowers are available for photographs and picking! 

Sustainable living practices for the modern urbanite.Infused Oils & VinegarsMake your own high end infused oil or vinegar with us. Oil and vinegar are pantry staples that can be infused with herbs, fruit, flowers, and spices. They make great gifts that can be stored for marinades, soups, and a wide variety of cooking uses. These infusions can be stored long term. This class will focus on using dried herbs and fresh fruits. Navy Yard x Black Girls with Green ThumbsMonthly Education SeriesMany people are fascinated by sustainable living practices yet feel it may be too large a fit. This series

Join the mending movement, by learning how to mend your favorite jeans with textile artist and designer, Janell Wysock!This workshop is a part of Fibershed's 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven't signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)Dedicated to keeping waste at a minimum and the concept to use what we have, artist and designer Janell Wysock, is focused on repairing and making clothes functional. Janell produces a line of sweaters, dresses, shawls, and outerwear accessories as well as installation art. She is passionate about not creating waste so in tandem with what she produces she revels in the beauty of

PHS presents, 'Meet the Makers,' a series where you'll meet and get to know local brewers and taste through your favorite beer and cider.2SP will be in the garden to talk all things hops! Learn all about the plant that gives beer so much character and taste through some of 2SP's hoppiest brews!Beer will be available for purchase to be enjoyed at the Garden or to be taken to go. Must be 21+ to attend.

Join us on a full moon evening as we follow in the footsteps of a fabled mystic monk.

Apply to the Artisan Accelerator program, an online 8-week experience that gives artisans and entrepreneurs the essential tools and support.The NextFab makerspace has historically been the place where makers and creatives can build tangible products, providing the physical resources and tools to go from making to selling. Now, we're going a step further with our NextFab Artisan Accelerator, an 8-week experience that gives entrepreneurs the essential tools, support, and structure to focus on the things that matter to build viable businesses. This program is designed specifically to help artisan entrepreneurs craft profitable business models, reach new customers, and build sustainable

Goat Hiking at Wissahickon Valley Park

Goat Hiking at Wissahickon Valley Park

Goat Hiking at Wissahickon Valley Park

Zine launch cocktail party with a dozen award-winning chefs, culinary pop-up shop, hosted by Dana Cowin and Sisterly Love Collective.Sisterly Love and Dana Cowin, host of Speaking Broadly podcast and former editor of Food & Wine, invite you to celebrate the launch of Speaking Broadly zine, amplifying women at the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and food. From 4pm we'll get a taste of Speaking Broadly with two intimate panel discussions from Dana and special guests TBA. Check out our can't miss Sisterly Love curated pop-up shop and cool off with Philly's fabulous food community.At 5:30pm we'll drop the beat on

Learn the basics of canning, pickling, and seed saving so you can enjoy your summer garden all year round!Make your summer garden last all year long by preserving its bounty. We'll be joined by our Gardens Team for this special workshop where we will cover the basics of pickling, canning, seed saving, and more! We'll even send you home with some of our favorite summertime treats. Registration is required.Registration closes at noon on Thursday, 8/11 or prior if the class sells out. If you would like to attend after registration has closed, please send an email to kkapoano@pennhort.org and we’ll

Meet with the Co-op's Plastic Reduction Task Force to discuss ongoing and new projects to reduce single use plastics at the Co-op! The meeting will be virtual. Please email if interested. Note that if this date doesn't work for you, a Recap Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 17 from 12:00 - 12:45. Organizer Email: outreach@weaversway.coop

The City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania  have emerged as leaders, driving utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. Power from solar farms like these is now cost-competitive with conventional energy, providing a pathway for institutions and companies to fulfill climate, financial, and economic development goals. The panel includes both the perspective of the energy buyers and solar developers. Laura Rigell, Solar Manager Philadelphia Energy Authority Amanda Warwood, Energy Manager City of Philadelphia Ben Suplick, Director of Engineering and Energy Planning, Facilities and Real Estate Services, University of Pennsylvania Matt Mooney, Director of Business Development, ENGIE Brent Alderfer, CEO and Founder,

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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

Take a culinary journey to Northwest Argentina with Jezabel Careaga! Join Jezabel for an intimate, hands-on empanada class to learn how to prepare one of her favorite signature empanadas: Leek & Cheese! Come and learn all the secrets of Northwest Argentine empanadas and spices. Learn to fill and crimp your empanadas. While the empanadas bake, we will prepare a salad to enjoy with our warm empanadas. This class is vegetarian friendly, with vegan options available. Please notify us in advance with any dietary restrictions. All proceeds from ticket sales go towards supporting the Culinary Literacy's Center programs for youth, neighborhood

Join us for yoga on the grounds at Glen Foerd, taught by Glen Foerd’s Arts and Culture Program Manager and Certified Yoga Teacher, KristinaJoin us for yoga on the grounds at Glen Foerd, taught by Glen Foerd’s Arts and Culture Program Manager and Certified Yoga Teacher, Kristina Murray. This class roots students in yoga asana poses and emphasizes aligning movement with breath. We will focus on embodying a variety of postures that increase strength, flexibility, mobility and balance. This class is open to students of all skill levels. Linger after class and explore our beautiful park and museum. Bring your

Goat Hiking at Wissahickon Valley Park

Goat Hiking at Wissahickon Valley Park

Come join us at Glen Foerd this summer as we explore the beautiful Delaware River by kayak.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! Cost: $70/$60 members per kayak* Requirements: All participants must have a signed waiver

Goat Hiking at Wissahickon Valley Park

Learn various techniques for how to propagate your favorite house plants.Interested in learning how to create new plants out of the ones you already have? In this class, we’ll review all the necessary steps to properly propagate indoor plants and introduce you to the best way to cut various types of plants (fiddle leaf figs, monsteras, succulents, and more), which vessels to place them in, and how to transition the cutting from water to soil. You’ll go home with 4 new cuttings to help turn your home into the plant jungle you've been wishing for! Registration is required.Registration closes at

Updated date! Please join us for this rescheduled summer cleanup of the Delaware River!This cleanup has been rescheduled for 8/23 (previously 7/21, postponed due to heat emergency in Philadelphia). Please join us for this summer cleanup event! Please join United By Blue for a fun-filled Community Cleanup Event by volunteering to clean up your local waterway. The focus of the day will be cleaning up litter and debris from the shoreline of Philadelphia's own Delaware River. This could include the removal of items as large as tires and abandoned household furniture to as small as pesky microplastics and ever-abundant snack

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.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more.Collecting seeds from native plants in your garden is an ecologically friendly gardening practice that is also an inexpensive way of replicating plants in your garden. Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more. During this walk, Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemek Walczak will discuss his favorite native plants to propagate and students will have an opportunity to try their hand at seed collection. Instructor BioPrzemek Walczak has been a Chanticleer Horticulturist since 1996. Over

We want to hear from you!Join us for a special 'Field Testing' - a virtual opportunity for Lancaster Farmland Trust’s closest friends to hear directly from our President and CEO, Jeff Swinehart to learn more about our recent strategic planning process and have the opportunity to give your input and insight into the future of LFT. Over the last year, we have been conducting a thoughtful and thorough process to develop a bold, new strategic plan to ensure our long-term sustainability and significantly advance the protection of farmland across our county – which, we believe, will help to maintain our

Friends of the Rail Park presents: Final Fridays at the Rail Park! Every last Friday of the month from May to September.

Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en FDR! Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday at the historic boathouse overlooking the park’s central lake. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Tickets are for an hour dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 pm PLUS the social dance from 8:00-11:00 pm! Lesson is from an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can- $10, $15, or $20 (per person) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: If Philadelphia’s

Join us for Breakfast on the Fisher Farm!Join us for a fresh, hearty breakfast and beautiful farm views. After we enjoy our meal, you’ll hear more about what Lancaster Farmland Trust is doing to preserve and conserve Lancaster County farmland followed by a farm tour led by the farm family. About the Farm: The Fisher farm sits along a quiet road, familiar with the sounds of horse hooves and steel wheels. Bisected by a small tributary of Eshleman Run, the Fishers run a traditional dairy farm with support crops. To manage their soil and waterway health, LFT recently helped the

LOCATION Belmon Plateau Cross Country Course Montgomery Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131 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

Learn more about the health and environmental benefits of biking and trail use, and the latest updates on the Chester Valley Trail system!Bike riding is not only a fantastic way to improve your physical and mental health, but also the health of the planet! Unlike cars, bikes do not release harmful emissions, nor do they require harmful chemicals (like antifreeze). Moreover, the development of roads requires the destruction of green space, and creates water runoff that contributes to ground and water pollution. Riding a bike reduces traffic and noise pollution, improving mental health and communities. Philadelphia is the top bicycle

WPP Speaker Series: The Willows and its Neighbors presented by Jeff GroffJoin Jeff Groff at the Willows Mansion for a fun and engaging look at the Willows and its Neighbors on Tuesday, August 30th. This illustrated talk tells the story of The Willows (originally called Rose Garland when built), the families who owned it over the years, and its architect Charles Barton Keen. This area really was the gold coast for great Main Line country places and the talk will highlight neighboring estates such as Dunminning, Ravenscliff, Happy Creek Farm, Hothorpe, and Inver House.There will be a wine and cheese

Join our FABSCRAP QUIZZO sessions for a chance to win a limited upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!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. During our last summer game of the season, volunteers will play FABSCRAP Trivia, and prove their knowledge of FABSCRAP's operations and sorting process! The trivia winner(s) of each session will be entered into a raffle to win a limited supply upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and

Intro to Solar Printing at Cira GreenCelebrate fall by learning to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind solar prints. Display your work of art at home or give as a gift to your nature loving friends.This craft is good for ages 12+ and will last approximately one hour.Admission includes:-snacks and refreshments-instruction-all supplies required to make and take home your very own solar print-supplies to make more, so you can develop your cyanotyping skills at home or share the joy with friends and familyEach print is unique! Date: August 31st, 2022Location: Cira Green Park - 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104Time: 2-3 PMNotes:

Join our FABSCRAP QUIZZO sessions for a chance to win a limited upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!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. During our last summer game of the season, volunteers will play FABSCRAP Trivia, and prove their knowledge of FABSCRAP's operations and sorting process! The trivia winner(s) of each session will be entered into a raffle to win a limited supply upcycled FABSCRAP hoodie!FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and

Help pick up litter along a sand beach of the Delaware River in Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem PA, there is nice view of Philadelphia here

Help pick up litter along a sand beach of the Delaware River in Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem PA, there is nice view of Philadelphia here