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  • Green Philly Symposium 2023

      @ Join Green Philly for our 3rd annual virtual symposium, “Moving Forward,” focusing on building a sustainable and equitable Philadelphia.  Learn from innovative experts and problem solvers during panels, lightning sessions, and keynotes, meet local organizations to learn about how to support and get involved, and network with fellow like-minded individuals. Your ticket to the Green Philly Symposium includes : Keynote Speakers 4 Panels plus Lightning Talk Sessions Opportunity to meet local non-profits and organizations Networking with innovative change-makers and community leaders in the sustainability community. Recordings to watch anything you missed! Details Date: Time: Add to calendar Google

    $20 – $30

  • TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

    Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

    Free

  • Gnome Core: Experimental Art Performance

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spend some quality time with our Gnome in Residence. This year’s Performing Artist in Residence is our own Professional Hermit, Alex Tatarsky. Alex’s performances will take place on the grounds of Glen Foerd and will inhabit a space somewhere in between eco-lecture, object dance, and foraged dinner theater. Although the concept of the professional hermit faded away at the end of the 18th century, it has not left us entirely. It has evolved from the antiquarian druid to its current reincarnation in the person of Alex Tatarsky: Garden Gnome. This performance will be located near the water tower and will

    Free

  • Family Scavenger Hunt / Búsqueda de tesoros, Tacony Creek Park

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

    Join Sierra Club Philly for a morning of nature and fun at Tacony Creek Park! All families will be given a scavenger hunt, to find different things and creatures in nature at the park, and will be able to visit TTF’s River Alive Trail! Light snacks will be provided. This is a bilingual event and will be available in both English and Spanish. In the event of rain, this outing will be postponed to the following day, Sunday August 27th. Sunscreen and bug spray are highly recommended. This free outing is accessible by car and public transit. RSVP here | RSVP

  • Feminist Bird Club and the Wildlife Clinic: The Bird Ethic

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

    Join the Feminist Bird Club of Philadelphia and the Schuylkill Center as we view Susan Hagen’s The Bird Ethic. Visiting this Environmental Art exhibition will support us as we birdwatch then gather enrichment materials for animals in the Center’s Wildlife Clinic. At the clinic, participants will learn how to support injured birds and animals!

    free

  • Walk with Me

    Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Friday or Saturday morning, or Sunday afternoon for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00am at E Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave. All are welcome to join us for this free walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines. Register Here to join. If you have any questions, email TCPwalkers@gmail.com or call 215.744.1853.  

  • Schuylkill Saturday: Guided Hike

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

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note: This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Easter Family Day at ASHM!

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, March 24th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt! Free for members and children under 2, $10 for

    $10

  • Spring Ting

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

    Join the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) for this fundraising dinner to celebrate our 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, chef Ulrika Bengtsson. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a three-course dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering. The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM. The silent auction features Philadelphia experiences, Scandinavian glass and antiques, artwork, basket bundles, and more! The dinner will also feature remarks from the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Urban Ahlin. Seating is limited; RSVP by April 19, 2024. The event is cocktail attire. Tickets begin at

    $125 – $150

  • Now + Then Greensgrow Market

    Greensgrow Farms 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, United States

    Our first all outdoor Now + Then Marketplace of the year, taking place at the recently reopened Greensgrow Farm, that has been closed for over 2 years in Fishtown. The NKCDC is resuming activity at the farm with programming and our market is the first big event since the gates have reopened. The market is from noon to 6pm and features over 60 local vendors including food & drink. Plants vendors like Nori Plants and Greenly Plant Co will be on site selling houseplants to green up your space and La Raclette & NiniBSweets are on site with food all

    Free