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Sew a eight-pocket drawstring travel jewelry pouch. Previous Sewing Experience REQUIREDSew a eight-pocket drawstring travel jewelry pouch. In this class, you’ll hone your skills in sewing smooth, precise curves and constructing clean drawstring channels to keep your small items organized on the go. You can adapt these skills for endless future pouch and bag projects.Previous machine sewing experience required.Please note: If we do not have record of your taking a beginning sewing class at the lab, we request a quick skill check of your sewing skills.You can register for this class in person starting September 28th. Online registration opens October

Are you ready for a unique cycling adventure around Philly? Well, dust off your helmet, grab your water bottle and join the us for the ride!Pedal. Party. Repeat.Pedal Around Series is coming to Philadelphia for another unforgettable ride around the city out of Wissahickon Brewing East Falls!Choose your route and enjoy a rest stops full of fun and good vibes. We'll offer 16mi & 48mi route options so there's a ride for everyone!Registration to the ride is FREE but required and includes food (slider) and a coffee or one beer.Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.Thank you to

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk.In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer. Mr. Whitmer will lead participants on a leisurely walk around Riverbend's preserve to check out the many species of birds that call it their home.We are offering separate start times for adults and families.Adult Bird Walk: 9:00am - 10:30amFamily Bird Walk: 10:30am - 11:30amThe Adult Bird Walk is for participants ages 12 and over. Limit of 20 participants for the Adult Bird Walk. This is a free

No barriers to entry. All equipment provided!All Ages Learn to RideJoin us for a free All Ages Learn to Ride series for kids, teens, and adults who are ready to build confidence on two wheels.Our last session will run from Sunday, 10/25/26, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and includes 1 hour of guided instruction for each participant in a small-group format. Coaches will help riders work on the basics of balance, braking, starting, stopping, steering, and building comfort on the bike.Bikes and helmets will be provided. Registration is required so instruction groups can be planned and riders can be matched

Join Riverbend and Michelle Detwiler, owner of Wild About Native Plants, for our Fall information session for Peter's Pollinators!

Meeting at the St. Martin’s Lane Trailhead (St. Martin’s Lane and Huron Street) Join Trail Ambassador Jon McCabe and our Director of Field Stewardship, Shawn Green as we travel along the Cresheim Creek during the spookiest month of the year! We will talk about famous mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot, Nessie, the Jersey Devil, and some lesser-known local monsters as we encounter ruins and travel through a shady little pine grove. Along the way, we’ll work together to create legends and lore of a brand new Wissahickon creature. Costumes are highly recommended! Please note that there will be a rocky

Sketch, sew, pin and patchwork!Create your own upcycled patchwork Sweatshirt with Marcy Morris ArtistryHosted by at d'griot Sunday October 25th3 hours of Community Creativity 1-4pmTicket info:Ticket #1: BYO Sweatshirt & Sewing suppies (scissor, needles/ thread)Choose from our mix of fabrics. $35Ticket #2: BYO Sweatshirt Choose from our mix of fabrics Sewing supplies included. $45Ticket #3: Order a Blank Sweatshirt in your size and color choice. (Black/White/Sport Grey) Sales ends on Oct. 18th. Email your order by October 18th to Marcypaints@gmail.com $55*Bring a piece of fabric to add to collective mixand receive $5 cash back at event.Hosted by d’griot cafe +

For the 8th year in a row we’ll be getting together to socialize, eat, carve pumpkins, and see who makes the best maitake (or other mushroom) jerky. Everyone is invited! As always we are doing a costume contest – mushroom themed costumes are highly encouraged. Winner will receive a PMC merch bundle and bragging rights. 🎃 Please let us know if you’re coming by registering (for free) Here ** IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DISH to share please make a list of all the ingredients used to be displayed on the table. We will provide index cards if you need

Learn to sew a museum-quality handmade book, with the best of materials!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for a fun crafty evening of creating your own hand-stitched book. Corey and Haven will guide you step by step in creating a single, museum-quality handmade book. Utilizing heavy-body watercolor paper, with leather covers and a protective slip case!The key difference between this workshop and Basics of Bookbinding is that in Advanced Bookbinding, the materials are not pre-cut or prepared for you. By the end of this workshop you'll be an expert in all of the elements of making a handmade book.We are making just

Professor Conor Harrison of the University of South Carolina discusses his new book with the Kleinman Center's Shelley Welton.Join the Kleinman Center for this book talk and discussion. Lunch will be available following the talk.The twenty-first century has seen major transformations in the U.S. electricity sector—but while the use of coal power wanes and the need for renewable energy becomes more urgent, financial actors maintain a complicating influence on the trajectory of energy transition. Brokers of Power identifies changing patterns of investment intertwined with the shift from state-regulated electricity monopolies to a market-driven price model and the embrace of wind

See Passyunk Avenue reflected in a vibrant, detailed new mosaic by Eric Okdeh!Join Mural Arts Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and the East Passyunk Business Association to dedicate Passyunk Passeggiata, a new 120-foot mosaic artwork by Philadelphia artist Eric Okdeh.Stretching across a low wall on Passyunk Avenue, at the foot of Jared Bader’s East Passyunk Historical Street Scenes, Passyunk Passeggiata celebrates the history, character, and everyday life of the avenue.With 60+ murals in the city, Okdeh has incorporated mosaic into murals for more than 20 years, but this is only his second wall constructed entirely of glass. The result is

We will hike the trails of Andorra Natural Area, enjoying the fall colors while we learn about some of the tree species that grow here.We will hike the trails of Andorra Natural Area, enjoying the fall colors while we learn about some of the tree species that grow in our Park. 

Join Food Tank, FareRX, AmeriHealth Caritas & Temple University at WHYY Studios for an exploration of food as medicine in Philly and beyond!On Tuesday, October 27, join Food Tank, FareRx, AmeriHealth Caritas, and the College of Public Health at Temple University for Food First Health Summit Philadelphia hosted at WHYY-NPR Studios' Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons.The afternoon will bring together members of Congress, state and local policymakers, leading health experts, farmers, food system innovators, and community advocates for timely conversations about the future of food as medicine. Guests will enjoy live music, light food and refreshments, and opportunities to

Join the artists of Heart of Kensington Creates for a conversation about public art, creative collaboration, and shared Kensington pride.Earlier this October, Mural Arts welcomed new murals, gallery exhibitions, and installations to Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood through the Heart of Kensington Creates initiative. Now, you can hear directly from artists who made the work about their creative practices, design processes, and community engagement.From photographer Paolo Morales’ collaborative exhibition at UV Space to large-scale murals at the Allegheny and Tioga SEPTA stations, these projects reflect the stories, voices, and creativity of the Kensington community. How did local residents help shape these works?

From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionStewardship S’TuesdaysFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11am

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffEach walking tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, native trees, seeds & fruits, fall foliage, and much more.Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Join us for a fun, creative evening of making Jack-O-Lanterns for the next evening's Night Hike!Come out and carve a Jack-O-Lantern that will be on display during the Fall Festival. Compete for prizes for a winning pumpkin in both children and adult categories. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. You may pick up your pumpkin at the end of the Fall Festival if you wish to take it home. If you are unable to attend the pumpkin carving night and you would like to enter a pumpkin in our competition please reach out to Jennie at

Join the Andrea Mitchell Center and Public Trust for a film screening and conversation about political cartoons and democracy.“Political cartoons were born with democracy. And they are challenged when freedom is.”— Patrick Chappatte, 2019Join the Andrea Michell Center and Public Trust for Democracy Under Siege, a film screening and conversation on Tuesday, October 28, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm, about the power of political cartoons and the state of American democracy. The screening will be followed by a hybrid conversation with director Laura Nix and Pulitzer Prize–winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes, moderated by scholars Jeff Green and Aaron Levy. Sponsored by Women

Spring Volunteer Opportunities!*Wednesday May 27 will coincide with our Volunteer Appreciation event. The more the merrier! Even if you have never volunteered with us, we would still appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you there!Join us every 4th Wednesday for an early evening of stewardship at Borski Park in Bridesburg!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches and CEOsBeer journalist and author Tara Nurin visits with her book A Woman's Place is in the Brewhouse. Stop by for a special Q&A and reading with Tara and learn about the history of women and beer!Beer Sampling by Tannery Run Brew WorksAuthor Q&AIt’s women, not men, who’ve brewed beer throughout most of human history. Their role as family and village brewer lasted for hundreds of thousands of years—through the earliest days of Mesopotamian civilization, the reign of Cleopatra, the witch trials of Medieval and Renaissance Europe, and the settling of colonial America.

October 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Pinelands Alliance’s Public Lands Advocate, Jason Howell, will provide a master class on community organizing illustrated through our campaign to keep data centers out of the Pinelands on Wednesday, October 28! The power of community has shown to be strong time and time again as New Jersey fights data centers. But this power can also be used to fight other bad ideas that jeopardize the places and people we love. Sign up for the 7pm session here and you will be sent a Zoom link.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Hill-Physick House’s Annual Halloween Fall Fundraiser, when two iconic eras are pitted against each other for an epic battle! Beginning at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026, you are invited to choose. Do you fancy the waistcoats, gowns, and powdered formality of 1776 when we proclaimed our independence? Or do the funky rhythms and leisurewear of 1976’s disco era keep you stayin’ alive? For those who want to dress up, pick one, the other, or a combination of both and prepare to battle for your era. The evening will culminate with a grand costume

SustainPHL is more than an awards ceremony: it’s the ultimate night to connect, celebrate, and be inspired with leading changemakers.Philadelphia has been welcoming the world in 2026 - and SustainPHL is bringing together the people creating a more sustainable future right here at home.The 9th annual SustainPHL returns on Thursday, October 29, at a new venue: The German Society of Pennsylvania.As Philly takes the international stage during a historic year for the city, SustainPHL celebrates the local leaders, organizations, businesses, and ideas showing what sustainability can look like in Philadelphia and beyond.SustainPHL is more than an awards ceremony: it’s the

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Join Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, Paul Neumann, and Paul Ricker on an autumn hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We’ll be hiking on both sides of the creek, through meadow and woods. Courtesy Stable is on our route along with 2 bridges. What do the plants look like in October? Our approximately 4.5 mile route includes a rocky decline and a walk up Monster hill. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but please- no dogs except for service animals Check out a preview of our hike

Join Truelove Seeds founder Owen Taylor for a hands-on workshop exploring the art and science of seed saving. Participants will learn which plants are best suited for seed harvesting and discover techniques for collecting, cleaning, packaging, overwintering, and preserving seeds for future growing seasons. Through demonstrations using a variety of plants, Owen will share practical tips and best practices drawn from years of experience stewarding culturally significant and heirloom seeds. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how seed saving supports biodiversity and food traditions and will take home seeds to begin their own seed-saving journey. Date October 31,

Unleash your inner artist at our animal-themed painting event - no experience required, just good vibes and creativity!

Every first Friday of the month we invite the community out to spend the day tending to the land, learning and growing with us

Since the gallery's inception in 2012, Arch Enemy Arts has hosted Small Wonders every year. It has become our longest-running annual exhibition and a beloved tradition for our collectors, who kick off their holiday shopping with small, original works of art. Featuring artwork priced at or below $300 and measuring no larger than twelve inches, Small Wonders offers artists an opportunity to reach new audiences and makes collecting original art accessible to a wider range of budgets. Over the years, the exhibition has showcased hundreds of artists and well over 1,000 original works, serving as a welcoming—and addictive—introduction for first-time

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