Events

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.

A September tour to remember! Late summer and early autumn is a period of abundance for our native wildlife and what better way to witness that glory than with a celebratory walk through Nature’s Sanctuary. Laurel Hill Green Burial Horticulture Intern Glenn Scarborough will give an informative and inspiring tour showcasing the many forms of floral and faunal wildlife that call this beautiful setting their home. Generously sponsored by Carol R. Yaster and William J. Levant, Esq. Tour Guide: Glenn Scarborough COST $20/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $18/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $15/Members of the Friends of

Join us for our yearly Nest Fest, a day of fun for the whole family that supports our work in wildlife rehabilitation!Join us for our yearly Nest Fest, a day of fun for the whole family! Learn about Tri-State’s important work directly from the experts, take a tour of our Oiled Wildlife Response building, enjoy educational activities like “Measure Your Wingspan,” browse handmade items from local vendors and enjoy a delicious meal from the onsite food truck. Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a health checkup from Dr. Erica Miller, DVM! Though this event is FREE

Join us for a loosely guided meet up of the Philly Nature Journaling Club! By popular demand, we are going to Kaskey Park on SUNDAY (note Sunday, not Saturday) September 20th from 10:00am-12:00pm. We will meet on the sidewalk at 425 S University Ave (38th St), Philadelphia, PA 19104 and walk into the park together. We ask that you fill out this form so we can send you detailed meet up instructions a few days before the event. Please note that as we get closer to the date, if there is harsh weather (precipitation, air quality, or extreme temps), we will send an

Join us for 3 days of free artmaking, Lead support for Barnes North is provided by the William Penn Foundation.Rooted in Community: Nature, Art & Reciprocity at Brewerytown GardenJoin us on September 13th, 20th and 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM for a chill day at Brewerytown Garden. This event is all about connecting with nature, exploring art, and embracing the spirit of reciprocity within our community. It’s a great chance to soak up the garden vibes and celebrate what brings us together.Come hang out, get inspired, and be part of something rooted in the heart of the neighborhood. We can’t