Seasonal Science: Holiday Programming December 20-30, 2025 The Museum is closed December 24 and 25. Celebrate the season with science! 🏗️ Back by Popular Demand: Creation Station Step inside Creation Station, a pop-up build and play construction area where young explorers can let their creativity run wild. Sparkling lights, and festive trees surround large Imagination Playground blocks, KEVA planks and other fun building materials. Budding engineers can put their skills to the test in this limited-time space. Closes at 4pm daily. 💫 New Planetarium Show: Reason for the Seasons Why do we experience winter on Earth? What do seasons look

Join us on Sunday, Dec 28th at 12PM for a hike at the Cobbs Creek Park while connecting with new friends and old!Únete a nosotros el domingo 28 de diciembre a las 12 pm para una caminata en el Cobbs Creek Park mientras conectas con nuevos amigos y viejos.We will meet by the Cobbs Creek Rec center on 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 1913912PM Meet-up time1230PM Hike starts. Don' be late!IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:After registering, please look for a waiver to complete in your email (from Community Initiatives, not Latino Outdoors).If you cannot attend, please let us

Come relax and connect with nature through a meditative sound bath experience! Yoga mats are encouraged. Free, no registration needed. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Photo courtesy of Terry Fowler Meeting at Crefeld Trailhead (see map here) There is nearby parking all along Crefeld Street. Please note that there will not be bathrooms available along our route. Join Debbie, Jim, and Terry on our first hike of the winter. With the leaves down, we should see some beautiful vistas. We’ll be travelling on the Lavender, Orange, and Yellow Trails and visiting some sights of historical and natural interest. We’ll see what plants we can recognize in the winter. Our route takes us up Monster Hill (long and steep!) and some other climbs, so be prepared.

Gather with us to connect, discuss and engage around the 4th cooperative principle Ujamaa!Celebrate & explore cooperative economics with PACA at Plant and People!Join us as we uplift the legacy and living practice of cooperation in our communities. Learn about Philadelphia’s Cooperative Ecosystem, PACA’s offerings, and connect with other cooperators and coop-curious community members. You’re invited to dive into local business resources and discover PACA’s free workshops, technical assistance, and membership benefits.Plant and People 3952 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104What is Ujamaa?Ujamaa, the 4th principle of Kwanzaa, means cooperative economics. It calls us to build and maintain our own stores,

Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

Meeting at the Valley Green Inn (see map here) The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Lot. The outdoor restrooms next to the Inn should be available for use. For the first walk of the year join FOW Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple and Eric Dahlberg for a moderately paced hike on the beautiful trails of the Wissahickon Valley. We will cover between four and six miles (depending on the group and trails chosen) as we greet the new year and enjoy unimpeded wide

Time & Location Jan 01, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Philadelphia, 120 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA About the event Join us for the 2026 goat takeover of the Wissahickon! Meet some new people and goats for a fun and healthy start to the New Year. We will start at the Northwestern Avenue entrance and walk to Bells Mills Road and back. Walk is about 1mi total (.5mi each way) on gravel path. This event is FREE, no reservation required! Cancelled if pouring rain; check here or @phillygoatproject Instagram for weather related updates. Overflow parking will be

Join us for the opening reception of Home 2033 at the Kiosk GalleryOpening Reception: Friday January 2nd 6pm - 9pm Lee showcases his ceramic and fiber art in Lansdowne's Kiosk Gallery at UtilityWorks. His show "home 2,033" is inspired by his own obtainable future with artwork that is derived from his sensual pleasures. Hope to see you at the OPENING RECEPTION: January 2, 2026 - 6pm! Artwork will remain there between January 2nd and February 28th, contact lee@monsterarts.media to schedule a private walkthrough of his show.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Accessibility Statement:The LEDC are committed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for all individuals,

Discover the vibrant winter birdlife at The Discovery Center in Philadelphia! This is a premier destination for birders, situated along the Atlantic Flyway, making it a crucial migratory stopover for over 200 species. Our expert-led bird walks offer a fantastic opportunity to observe a variety of wintering ducks that flock to the region because the Delaware River rarely freezes completely. Keep an eye out for species such as: Bufflehead Canvasback Common Merganser Hooded Merganser American Wigeon During the walk, participants will also learn how to use eBird, a vital community science tool from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the

Photo courtesy of Lisa Myers Meeting at Pachella Field (6839 Henry Avenue) There is parking at the Pachella Field parking lot. Please note that there will not be bathrooms available along our route. We are starting the new year off with the first of three winter hikes where we will observe some of the larger trees in the Wissahickon canopy as well as interesting rock exposures. We’ll even pass by a couple features of historical interest. Our route includes the Yellow trail, Forbidden Drive and Connector Trails. We will leave our pets at home for this hike! Distance: 2 miles Level:

Family Art Club, ages 2-18, 10:00am-10:45am.One day workshop!We request that you do not arrive more than 5 minutes early.Family Art Club! For ages 2-18. One adult per family. This class is for families with children who feel more comfortable creating with their grownup. It is a 45 minute session.We'll be using colored markers to create faux watercolor backgrounds and then make drawings on themSession is from 10:00AM-10:45AMTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period.

Join us for pigeon-focused urban birding tours in the Italian Market area of South Philly.On our Italian Market Pigeon Tour, meet the pigeons of the historic market on 9th St and Washington Ave. Your expert pigeon guide will bring you through the historic market and visit nearby established pigeon flocks. You'll also get to see the market pigeons nesting in old buildings and braving traffic with confidence.What is a pigeon tour?Our pigeon tours are 90-minute walking tours, and are great for all ages.Tourists will get to experience Philly from a unique perspective.Locals will get to see their neighborhood in a

Unleash your inner Artist and join us for a messy, colorful, and fun art extravaganza perfect for creative kids!Welcome to the Kid’s art class happening at Cherry Street Pier! This class is for creative kids ages 5-12. Let your little ones unleash their creativity. Every class is a new project.

Start your new year right with a winter walk! Meet at the Visitor Center, no registration needed.

January 4th – February 27th | Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Join us in the Cope House Gallery this winter for Urban Wild, a collection of photographs from the Northwest Photo Club that represents it’s members’ diverse interests and feature the natural world that permeates the urban environment in Northwest Philadelphia. Be sure to join us for a Gallery Talk with Northwest Photo Club on January 10th from 3-4 PM, followed by the opening reception from 4-6PM. About the Northwest Photo Club: The Northwest Photo Club is a community of photographers

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.Mindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 1/5–2/96:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.This is a HYBRID series—virtual and indoor in-person options.Members: $72/6-week seriesNon-Members: $102/6-week series

A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper.Paper Jam! A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper. Bring a project you’re working on or make something with available materials. All are welcome!Free workshop led by teaching artist Cory Kram!

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture via Zoom to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Naomi Shihab Nye Prize.Join Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture (located at 310 W Master St) on January 6th, 2026 at 12 PM via Zoom to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Naomi Shihab Nye Prize, honoring Arab American and Arab Canadian voices in middle-grade fiction!Our First Place winner, Salam Zahr, will share from The Serious Life of Talia Khalil, and Second Place winner, Rym Tina Hickey, will read from Haunted. The event will also feature a special reading by Naomi Shihab Nye herself, the renowned poet for

Join us for our monthly drawing club with artist Bob Dix. Come and learn new skills! All ages.Come learn how to draw, or learn new techniques with teaching artist Bob Dix. All ages welcome, however, participants under the age of 13 need to have an adult with them.

An Introduction to monotypes on the etching press at the Soapbox Community Printshop in Philadelphia!About this eventWant to learn how to create painterly prints on the etching press? Over the three hours of this analog painting workshop, participants will learn to create unique painterly monotypes with water-based auka inks and plexiglass, while becoming comfortable using the etching press.About the Workshop LeaderDre Grigoropol is an illustrator and multimedia artist. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design. Dre has years of experience teaching digital art. She has a deep passion for the arts and creativity, enjoys painting, is

Let's explore the worlds of animals through pictures and stories, and see how our animal neighbors spend the winter.Pre-K to 1st gradeMeet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyWednesdays 10:30 - 11:00amFREE

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 12:00 pm SHIFT · 252 Haverford Avenue · Narberth PA 19072 We are excited to offer monthly candle refills every first Wednesday of the month! Perennial Candles will be picking up vessels dropped off by noon the day of the event. Each vessel will be refilled off site with clean-burning soy and coconut wax, then returned to the shop for pickup during the following month’s event. For additional details and pricing, please visit their website. How it Works Drop off your vessel by noon the first Wednesday of the month. Submit the candle refill form. Feel free

Reconnect with nature and yourself on a guided wellness walk. Slow down, breathe deeply, and find calm through mindfulmtime outdoors.

Join us for the closing reception of Stories My Father Told Me, featuring artist and author Helen Zughaib.Join us for the closing reception of Stories My Father Told Me, featuring artist and author Helen Zughaib. This special evening will celebrate the exhibition’s final day and the release of Zughaib’s accompanying book, which brings her vibrant gouache and ink paintings to life alongside the stories her father shared about his youth in Damascus, village life in Lebanon in the 1930s, and his journey to America after World War II.Helen will be present to discuss her work, share insights into her creative

Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility, and meet our talented members, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our shops, including textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. Learn about membership, classes, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month, we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community. Be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. This month, join us for: January Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair! Get

Explore the impact of salt in the environment, and steps residents and communities can take to reduce those impacts.THURSDAY, JANUARY 8(rescheduled from Thu, 12/18/25)Salt—A Winter Water Conundrum7:00–8:30 PMKate Hutelmyer, Water Resources Planner, Chester County Water Resources AuthorityWhen winter weather hits, deicers like road salt are typically the first line of defense for public safety. However, overuse and/or misuse of deicers can create major challenges for our freshwater systems when what’s applied on the land washes into local streams. Explore the impact of salt in the environment, and steps residents and communities can take to reduce those impacts.A partner event with

Attend this virtual session to discuss Bad Naturalist by Paula Whyman with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop by Paula Whyman. This book is a memoir about Paula's attempts to restore native meadows on a 200-acre mountaintop, the obstacles she encountered, and the discoveries she made along the way. Paula is actually a parent of a Haverford alumnus, and this book club session is in preparation for her author visit on February 10th! In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior

Get ready to learn the art of crochet in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with other adults who share your creative interests!Welcome to the Adult Art Workshop: Intro to Crochet happening at Cherry street pier. Join us to learn the art of crocheting! No experience needed, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Let's spend a fun morning together exploring this craft. See you there!

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

Unleash a wave of local biodiversity and bring our ecosystem to life! Join us at The Discovery Center for an engaging seed-packing party. Get hands-on and become a vital link in supporting the buzzing native pollinators and beautiful local native birds. By preparing seed packets full of thriving native plants, you're directly engineering backyard buffets and critical habitats that ensure their survival. Come plant the future with us and make a tangible impact on your local environment! This is the first event in our Seed Stewards series. You can attend just one or come back for future events to trace

Join Primex staff and learn the art of Japanese hanging-string gardens. These moss-covered plant spheres make wonderful home decor!This event will take place in our barn.

Glen Foerd mansion sits along the Delaware River in the northeastern-most corner of Philly and is one of the best places in the city to study gulls during the winter. While there is no guarantee, we are hoping to see a rare gull such as Iceland or Glaucous Gull. There should also be a good amount of waterfowl out on the river, and we can discuss how to distinguish Double-crested Cormorants from the Great Cormorants that visit the area in winter. We plan this as a stationary event overlooking the river, but if folks want, we can also explore the

Join us for pigeon-focused urban birding tours around Clark Park in this beloved Philly neighborhood in West Philly.On our West Philly Pigeon Tour, meet the pigeons of this beloved Philly neighborhood. We'll start and end at the corner of S 45th St and Locust St, just outside the Green Line Cafe on Locust.(After the tour, take a ten-minute walk over to Clark Park Farmers Market for local treats and fresh produce.)What is a pigeon tour?Our pigeon tours are 90-minute walking tours, and are great for all ages.Tourists will get to experience Philly from a unique perspective.Locals will get to see

January 10th | Gallery Talk 3-4 PM, 4-6 PM Opening Reception | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Join us at the Cope House Gallery for a Gallery Talk with Northwest Photo Club on January 10th from 3-4 PM, followed by the opening reception from 4-6 PM. Urban Wild is a collection of photographs of Northwest Philadelphia that represents it’s members’ diverse interests and feature the natural world that permeates the urban environment in Northwest Philadelphia. About the Northwest Photo Club: The Northwest Photo Club is a community of photographers from across the Philadelphia area who meet locally in

Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.This introductory course is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills in bird watching, focusing on the birds found in and around Philadelphia. Participants will learn bird identification techniques, key characteristics of local species, and effective bird-watching methods. By the end of the course, participants will feel confident in identifying common birds found in and around the city.

Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration!SUNDAY, JANUARY 11Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music Concert2:30–3:30 PMGideon Whitehead (guitar) and Ekaterina Skliar (mandolin)Join us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow.This concert is a collaboration with Allegro Music Consultants.Click here to view the three-part chamber music series.Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Come listen to stories with guest storytellers, crafts, activities, and space for the whole family to gather. led by KokuRoko Learning Co-opBring the whole family to enjoy tales representing Black and Brown peoples, play, and foster community. We invite elders and griots to share stories. This is led by Koku-Roko Learning Co-op, where we gather like-minded families; easing the load of parenting and offering a curious space to explore.Check out our last Story HourMore about Koku-RokoKoku-Roko is a Black and brown-led co-operative space for cultural enrichment and liberated learning. We curate child-centered and family-encouraged educational experiences to support the development

A pre-Jobs Fair Resume Clinic, organized by TU Black Alumni Alliance, as part of the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.A pre-Jobs Fair Resume Clinic, organized by TU Black Alumni Alliance, as part of the 31st annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service event at Temple UniversitySchedule an appointment for Resume Assistance - Monday, January 12th, 3pm-5pm and Tuesday, January 13th, 11am - 2pmKlein College of Media and Communication, Annenberg Hall - room 2, 2020 N. 13th Street, Phila., PA 19122Do you need help improving your resume? We’re here to support you.Services include:Updating old or outdated

Learn how to fight off colds and flu naturally with Kara Jo's garden remedies - no more sniffles or sneezes!Learn how to take plants growing in your garden and available in the stores to build an herbal immunity medicine cabinet to support you during the cold and flu season. Kara Jo will discuss how to tap into natural healing powers of herbs and flowers that we can grow in our gardens.Kara Jo is a long time co-op member shares her love and knowledge about holistic remedies with Weavers Way community. She also has a range of natural products for sale

Join us for a cozy evening discussing how birdwatching can feed your mind, body, and soul - it's more than just a book club!Written by Holly Merker, Richard Crossley, and Sophie Crossley, January’s Book Club is one you won’t want to miss!January’s Book Club with a Very Special Guest! We’ve been building toward this moment, and it will happen in January! Our Wild Birds Unlimited Book Club returns in January, and the co-author of " Ornitherapy: For the Mind, Body and Soul", Holly Merker will be joining us to lead the discussion.This is a rare opportunity to dive deeper into

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!Since its founding in 1988, the Othmer Library at the Science History Institute has been a haven for research in the history of science—but there's more to the story. Explore the reading room on a guided tour, learn how our collection has grown, and discover why we have one of the most comprehensive rare book collections on chemistry and its alchemical roots.Guests 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the dos and don'ts of renting with our Rights of Landlord and Tenants Workshop!Join us for an informative workshop on the Rights of Landlord and Tenants!Event Date: January 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM (Eastern Time)Venue: ECS St Barnabas MissionCome learn about your rights and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant in a friendly and interactive setting. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this workshop will provide valuable insights and tips to navigate the rental world with confidence. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge!See you there!

January 2026 Meeting of the Joseph Priestley SocietyHarvesting Earth's internal heat has been practiced since Roman times, but recent interest has grown in geothermal as a reliable, continuous clean power source. Brian Schmidt of Geothermal Rising will overview the industry's history and technological advances. Jill Karpinski and Andy Feick of Swarthmore College will share details about transitioning their campus heating and cooling systems to geo-exchange as a cost-effective climate mitigation strategy with minimal campus disruption.About the SpeakersBrian Schmidt has served as librarian and industry analyst for Geothermal Rising since 2011. Previously, he served in a variety of library and research