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Where: Somerton regional rail station When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Remaining Spots: 8 Register Overview You are registering for  Group B on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30 AM. You’ll be walking ↻ Clockwise from Somerton toward Torresdale. ✍️ Please register individually for each segment of the Fall 2026 Walk Around Philadelphia that you’d like to join. About this segment  Meeting point: Somerton Regional Rail Station  Optional post-walk gathering: This segment may include the option to gather for snacks at the Three Monkeys Cafe after the walk.  Segment overview: This segment is estimated to cover roughly 12–15 miles over 6-8 hrs. The terrain includes roads & sidewalks, with opportunities for adventurous off-roading

Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!For questions, more information, and to register, contact George Ambrose at Gamb370294@Aol.comAges 9+Every second Saturday at 10amMeet at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental CenterFREE

In this workshop, we will use the pigment created at Tacony LAB workshop to make printing ink. We will then make original prints from plantsIf you are interested in making pigments to print with, you can attend the first class at the Tacony LAB. Link Below:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-with-plants-taught-by-rebecca-schultz-tickets-1997508364289?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=trueRegistration opens on August 29th online.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 in a class, please commit to attending it!How to enroll in

VU PHL and the Spruce Foundation are partnering with Liberty Lands to help repair & maintain the Northern Liberties greenspaceAs a volunteer-led organization serving all residents and business owners of Northern Liberties, the NLNA maintains Libery Lands & our community center, connects neighbors to information and resources, and advocates on their behalf. Together we seek to cultivate connection, belonging, and a sustainable quality of life in our neighborhood.What we will be doing:In partnership with Liberty Lands, up to 50 VU and Spruce Foundation volunteers will help to sustain the park through the following activites:Repair the garden path by filling in

More than a market. It's a movement. Rooted in community. Built for all of us to thrive.

Support your park by shopping from more than fifty vendors of handmade and vintage goods!Come to FDR Park's Welcome Center, located right by the 15th and Pattison gate. There will be plenty to browse and buy, from rubber ducks to vintage dresses and fresh flowers. Your purchases will support small local businesses and FDR Park!

The Philadelphia Honey Festival at Wyck is our sweet finish to the summer season! Hosted in partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, the festival offers a variety of activities that celebrate and educate about our important friend, the honey bee!  This always-popular event includes honey tastings, extractions, presentations, bee-bearding, a mead and beer garden, and much more! 2026 Schedule All Day (10 AM – 4 PM): Vendor Marketplace Wyck House open for tours Honey tastings and sales at Bee Guild Tent G-Town Radio Broadcasting Family friendly activities at cultural partner site stations 10:30 am – Open Hive Talk at Apiary 11am-1pm – Kids’

Join us for a FREE nature-based therapy program. Program is for families or people with special needs. Drop in welcome from 12:30pm-1:30pm!The All Abilities Ramble is a gentle, joyful space created especially for children, teens, and adults with special needs — along with the people who love them. This is your time to explore, connect, move at your own pace, and enjoy our goats in a calm and supportive environment.CHOOSE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE!Register for a 30 minute 1:1 visit (reservation is required)ORDrop in for a Group Farm Tour from 12:30am-1230pmThis program is completely FREE, reservations are required for 1:1 spotsTo

Join us for an exciting talk with Jason Fehon, local business owner, DJ and bird enthusiast!Fall migration offers some of the year's best birding opportunities.  Learn how to attract more birds and create a bird-friendly yard by thinking beyond the feeder. We will discuss how to identify peak migration days and explain how weather and timing can improve your birding success. We'll also compare popular bird identification apps and discuss their strengths for fall birding. Whether you're new to birding or looking to expand your yard list, you'll leave with practical tips to make your backyard a destination for birds. SPEAKER BIO: Jason Fehon is a brewery owner, a DJ at WMMR-FM, a husband,

An informal, open and respectful space to share emotional responses and reactions related to the climate crisis.Utilizing the Climate Cafe model developed by the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America (https://www.climatepsychology.us/climate-cafes/).Led by trained and experienced group facillitator, Jonathan Veit (https://jonveit.com). Climate Cafes are NOT meant to be considered therapy.A space for exploration of thoughts, feelings and experiences rather than what we are DOING about the climate crisis.Not designed to lead participants to any conclusion or toward action (actions can be discussed, but reflection is paramount).Starts informally at 4:30pm to give time to purchase food and drinks,. Facillitation begins at 5:00pm

Group show of local artists with a focus on sustainability & circularity!Join us for our next opening reception at the reCreate Gallery!Our exhibitions rotate seasonally and feature a diverse range of locally made works & wares with a focus on sustainability & circularity! Don't miss your chance to check out the show, support the artists, and maybe even be a part of the next one ;)When: Saturday, June 13th 5-8pmWhere: The Resource Exchange 1800 N American StFREE & open to the publicNo tickets required!Follow us on our socials for open call news, reception dates & more!Facebook & Instagram: @theresourceexchange

Join us to celebrate a new mural evoking community, nature, and the promise of a greener future at Sloan Street Community Garden!Muralist Shari Tobias designed new artwork that both compliments and expands the garden’s existing mural, Botanical Wall, painted in 2001 by Ana Uribe. Enjoy live jazz, refreshments, and a wildflower seed paper-making activitiy at the dedication ceremony. Then stick around for an outdoor screening of three short films from Scribe Video Center’s Street Movies! series, themed around growth and gardening.Created in collaboration with Sloan Street Gardeners and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, the new mural aims to cultivate community among

Join us for another Wild at the Lakes bat walk at FDR Park! Come out and learn more about the bats that call the park home. Saturday, September 12 Starting at 7:15 PM Did you know that not all bats hibernate in caves? Pennsylvania is home to three species of bats that actually migrate south for the winter!

In honor of African storytellers, an exploration that connects our past, present, and future narratives through multiple mediums!In honor of African storytellers, an exploration that connects our past, present, and future narratives through writing, crafting, engaging with nature, and conversation. This workshop supports folks with getting unstuck toward their future story of what is possible by processing grief, connecting deeply emotionally, increasing empathy for others, practicing vulnerability and creativity, and promoting community in their environment. about the facilitator blew kind:Inspired by her afro-indigenous lineage, blew kind creates transformational experiences where folks can connect deeper within themselves and each other toward

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Come and learn the basics of Oil Pastel with instructor Jackie Lehrian. Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Registration is required for this event.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment

Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by George Coombs.As trees face increasing threats from climate change and novel pests and diseases, it is essential to adapt our practices to protect and sustain our landscapes. Join the Mt. Cuba Center’s director of horticulture for an insightful discussion on strategies to safeguard their garden’s tree canopy. George Coombs will explain their strategic approach to choosing resilient species, including the models and thought processes behind it, their list of recommendations, and the methods that will be used to track tree resilience over

Connect with neighbors at the monthly Cobbs Creek Neighbors Meeting - Give feedback on upcoming play space designs in Cobbs Creek Park!Clean Air Council is teaming up with community partners, Tiny WPA, Amber Art and Design, and Parks and Recreation to build art and play spaces in the vision of community members. The project will create Little Nature Playgrounds at Cobbs Creek Park entrances that aim to increase access and offer play and learning spaces for the community. This project includes three elements, asphalt art murals, little playground structures, and park maps at three locations inside of Cobbs Creek Park.Community

Join birding expert and WEC supervisor Tony Croasdale as he searches for unique birds as they migrate south. Location varies by date.Join birding expert and WEC supervisor Tony Croasdale as he searches for unique birds as they migrate south. Location varies by date.Mondays 10:00 am (except holidays)Wednesday, 9/9- Pastorious ParkMonday, 9/14- Harper’s Meadow (meet at Northwestern Ave & Forbidden Drive)Monday, 9/21- Valley Green (meet outside VG Inn)Monday, 9/28- Blue Bell Park (meet at 814 Walnut Ln)Monday, 10/ 5- Houston Meadow (meet at Houston Playground)Tuesday 10/13-  Upper Roxborough Reservoir (meet at Port Royal & Lare)Monday, 10/19- Saul Agricultural Fields (meet at

Youth Mountain Bike Club - September 2026 - 4 sessions - September 14, 20, 21, 27 at Belmont PlateauYouth Mountain Bike Club - September 2026 - 4 sessions - September 14, 20, 21, 27 Monday evening Sept 14: 5:30-7pmSunday Sept 20: 10am-12pmMonday evening Sept 21 5:30-7pmSunday Sept 27 10am-12pmJoin us for an exciting youth mountain biking experience this September! Our program is designed to build confidence, skills, and a love for riding in a supportive and fun environment.📅 Dates & Time:4 sessions - September 14, 20, 21, and 27 📍 Location:4 session - Belmont Plateau👦 Who Can Join?Open to all

Ready to swap ‘til you drop? Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), meet fellow garden enthusiasts, and go home as a new plant parent! It’s a one-for-one exchange; if you bring five items, you'll go home with five new items! We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants and special plant society guests with demonstration specimens. Please note: Some months, the swapping goes FAST, so we encourage you to arrive promptly at 6 pm. Register Here Another note: this garden serves alcohol, so a valid, physical

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

Join us for a nature walk in Andorra Meadow. We will look for birds and pollinators.Join us for a nature walk in Andorra Meadow. We will look for birds, including those migrating, and pollinators while enjoying the colors of goldenrod, asters, and crabapples trees.

Join us for a conversation about Benjamin Franklin, the Founders, the drafting of the Constitution, and Philadelphia's central role.Join historian Stacy Schiff and constitutional scholar Akhil Amar for an afternoon of storytelling and conversation about Benjamin Franklin, the Founders, the drafting of the Constitution, and Philadelphia’s central role in it all.Part of Penn’s America 250 speaker series, this special event falls on National Voter Registration Day, coincides with Constitution Week, and will remind us all of the enduring power of civic participation. President Jameson will offer opening remarks and Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Ezekiel Emanuel will moderate. Copies of

Join us for the opening reception of a photography exhibit that follows the Schuylkill River captured by maritime museum expert John Brady.Join us in celebration of the opening reception to preview the show, meet the photographer John Brady, and enjoy lite fare and drinks with the Fairmount Water Works community!Walking the SchuylkillOn display at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center from Sept. 16, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and

What Does a Home Without Fossil Fuels Look Like?Get a behind-the-scenes look at Passive George, an all-electric, net-zero energy residential development taking shape in Philadelphia.Join Green Philly for a construction-site tour to see how Passive House strategies, including a high-performance building envelope, advanced air sealing and insulation, and rooftop solar, come together to reduce energy use.Designed to pursue PHIUS certification, Passive George is projected to produce enough solar energy to offset 100% of its annual energy demand. You’ll learn what makes Passive House design different, how these strategies can create more comfortable and resilient homes, and what this project could

Learn about moths and then observe what moths and other bugs are attracted to the light we set up. Popcorn will be provided.Learn about moths and then observe what moths and other bugs are attracted to the light we set up.  Popcorn will be provided.

What Does a Home Without Fossil Fuels Look Like? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Passive George, an all-electric, net-zero energy residential development taking shape in Philadelphia. Join Green Philly for a construction-site tour to see how Passive House strategies, including a high-performance building envelope, advanced air sealing and insulation, and rooftop solar, come together to reduce energy use. Designed to pursue PHIUS certification, Passive George is projected to produce enough solar energy to offset 100% of its annual energy demand. You’ll learn what makes Passive House design different, how these strategies can create more comfortable and resilient homes, and what

MacArthur Fellow. Contemporary Lakota artist. Visionary. Dyani White Hawk brings her groundbreaking practice—where traditional Lakota design meets bold abstract painting—into conversation with A Nation of Artists, exploring how Indigenous artists have always been essential to the American story, even when institutions failed to recognize them. White Hawk's monumental works challenge viewers to reconsider what American art means. By weaving together star quilts, geometric abstraction, and materials that carry cultural memory, she creates a visual language that honors ancestral knowledge while pushing contemporary art forward. Her work asks essential questions: Whose traditions count as "American"? How do artists maintain cultural continuity

Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to foraging, wild edible plants, and simple ways to enjoy nature’s flavors.Curious about foraging but not sure where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to finding and using wild edible plants. This talk will cover the basics of plant identification, safety, and responsible harvesting, along with simple ways to enjoy what you gather. Discover how foraging can deepen your connection to the natural world and bring new flavors to your table. Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun.