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Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania Samantha Nestory Horticulturist, Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden “Pollinators” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies—but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators that don’t get the spotlight—mining bees, moths, beetles, birds, and more! Thursday, November 10 1:30–3:00 pm Morris Arboretum Members: $30 Non-members: $35

$35

Vernon Park Rain Garden Cleanup & Maintenance

5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to care for our very first rain garden at Germantown’s beautiful and historic Vernon Park. We’ll weed and pick up litter in the rain garden with our partner, Friends of Vernon Park. We work with FOVP to maintain this garden of native plants, which cleans and slows down runoff pollution before it enters our stormwater system, creeks, and rivers. This site is part of the Philadelphia Water Department Soak It Up program. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves (though you’re welcome to bring your own). Please note, restrooms are not available. No plastic water

Ecological Gardening: The Basics

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ecological Gardening: The Basics Bess Trout Content and Production Specialist, Tyler Arboretum Have you ever looked at your backyard garden and wondered if there was a way to manage everything more sustainably? Do you feel like you are working against nature instead of alongside it? Join us to learn more about the process of ecological gardening, a practice that gives gardeners the power to effect real environmental change—right from your own backyard. We’ll discuss how you can build soil health, conserve water, recycle nutrients and create an ecosystem that will support local wildlife. The environmental challenges we currently face may

$35

Free Winter Seed Starting Workshop

Friends Hospital 4641 E Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn about growing native perennials in this easy way to start seeds. The native seeds are started outside in containers so they are protected from wildlife and benefit from the cold temperatures of winter. This indoor workshop will include all supplies and instruction by a Montgomery County Master Gardener. You will also take home containers with seeds! Space is limited, so please Register Here. ~~~Español~~~ Aprenda a cultivar plantas perennes nativas de esta manera fácil de comenzar a sembrar. Las semillas nativas se siembran afuera en contenedores para que estén protegidas de la vida silvestre y se beneficien de las bajas

IN PERSON-Valley Talk: Native Plants in Lenape Language, Legend, and Practice with Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Clan Mother Dr. Ann Dapice, Clan Mother Shelley DePaul, and Chief of Education Adam Waterbear DePaul

Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Valley Green Inn Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Clan Mother Dr. Ann Dapice, Clan Mother Shelley DePaul, and Chief of Education Adam Waterbear DePaul will discuss the use and significance of specific plants in Lenape culture. Topics will include Lenape language names of plants, food justice, medicinal plants, cooking customs, dietary concerns, and cultural stories surrounding plants and agriculture. Visit the LNPA table, where you can purchase Lenape books containing medicinal plants, recipes, and language, and other educational and cultural items.  Ann Dapice (Lenape/Cherokee) received a PhD in psychology, sociology and philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. She currently serves as elder,

Art for the Cash Poor

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023

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In-Person Fall Native Plant Sale

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Native plants play an important role in supporting biodiversity. Continue to make a positive impact by adding Native plants to your garden. Fall provides a great time for planting native plant species because of less leaf eating bugs, less weeds, and the opportunity to provide nectar before winter. Join us for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, September 16th from 9 am – 2 pm for our Fall Native Plant Sale at the Center. Some Fall Native Plants include: Goldenrod, Aster, Fruit trees, and Blueberries. Mark your calendars and get ready for some great native additions to your fall garden.

Seed Starter Sunday

Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join TTF on three Sundays at the River Alive! Learning Trail to get FREE seeds and everything needed to plant and take them home to grow! September 10: Carrots September 24: Arugula October 8: Black-eyed Susan Please register here. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Seed Starter Sunday

Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on these Sundays to get everything you need to plant seeds and take them home to grow! Domingos: Inicio de semillas ¡Reúnese estos domingos para recibir todo lo que necesitas para sembrar semillas y llevarlas a tu hogar para crecer! September septiembre 24:  Arugula & Carrots October octubre 8: Black-eyed Susan Please register here. Questions? Contact [email protected].

The Friends of Wharton Square Park 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Celebration

wharton square park 2300 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at the park as we celebrate the Governor’s recognition of our Native Habitat Gardens, created in partnership with the Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County. Wharton Square Park Rec Center 23rd Street and Wharton Street Copy and paste link in browser to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOunu-yPYE7zoozdxdDnIHqoNpgdpwA_JLUoO-vIDqjoAcZA/viewform

Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:

Pay What You Wish