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Medicinal Plants and Responsible Wildcrafting

The removal of invasive plants from your garden doesn’t have to be an entirely destructive enterprise. Learn the medicinal uses of these invaders, and how they can be part of a more responsible approach to harvesting medicinal plants in the wild. Rachelan Griffin discusses endangered and threatened native medicinal plants, responsible wildcrafting practices, and cultivation of these important but rapidly disappearing native herbal powerhouses. The lecture will be followed by a walk in the gardens, so please dress for the weather. This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Saturday, September 24 (Rain Date: Saturday, October 1) About the

$39

Event Series Blending with Intention Make & Take at RTR

Blending with Intention Make & Take at RTR

Head over to Northern Liberties and snag the most thoughtful gift for your loved ones. The Random Tea Room is offering a Holiday Make & Take on Saturday December 10th and 17th from 1-4pm. Tickets and timing are limited so snag one in your preferred time slot now. This class is self guided with visual prompts and interactive elements. Similar to choose your own adventure, but with Tea! Becky, the creator of RTR, will be on hand to assist you in the steps of blending and answer questions as needed. Your experience will start by sampling a few Random Tea

$50

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for the natural world and dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and a sense of awe. Anisa George, a certified forest therapy guide, facilitates a series of interactions with nature that cultivate presence, calm, and profound joy. Discover how to unlock the door to new connections and intimacy with the environment through this guided meditation. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and a snack, a light backpack to carry your belongings, and something comfortable to sit on in case of wet ground. This program takes place in-person

$39

Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Houston Playground Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19

Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Wigard Avenue Trailhead Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for the natural world and dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and a sense of awe. Anisa George, a certified forest therapy guide, facilitates a series of interactions with nature that cultivate presence, calm, and profound joy. Discover how to unlock the door to new connections and intimacy with the environment through this guided meditation. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and a snack, a light backpack to carry your belongings, and something comfortable to sit on in case of wet ground. This program takes place in-person

$39

Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

Cedars House 200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Cedars House Cafe Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are

The Wissahickon: A Cultural Inspiration with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, United States

Meet at Valley Green Inn Wissahickon Valley Park is not only an important natural resource and wonderful outdoor space – it is also an inspiration for artists of all types. Join us on this 4 – 5 mile multimedia hike as we explore the films and television programs, the paintings, the literature and the music that have drawn inspiration from the Wissahickon and rooted it in American culture. We will hike both Forbidden Drive and the wooded trails of the northern portion of the park, stopping at points of interest to note and appreciate their cultural significance. We will try

29th Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival

Downtown Haddonfield along Kings Highway between Washington Avenue and Haddon Avenue, along Tanner Street to Euclid Avenue and on Kings Court, Haddonfield, NJ, United States

Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival returns for its 29th year with more than 200 artists showcasing the best of fine art and craft from the region and beyond. This two-day outdoor festival, sponsored by Subaru, will be held Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. along Kings Highway between Washington Avenue and Haddon Avenue, along Tanner Street to Euclid Avenue and on Kings Court. Learn more at downtownhaddonfield.com.

FREE

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing: Section A

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for the natural world and dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and a sense of awe. Anisa George, a certified forest therapy guide, facilitates a series of interactions with nature that cultivate presence, calm, and profound joy. Discover how to unlock the door to new connections and intimacy with the environment through this guided meditation. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and snack, a light backpack to carry your belongings, and something comfortable to sit on in case of wet ground. This program takes place in-person at

$39

Hike the Mt. Cuba Trails and Ashland Hawk Watch Hill

Reconnect with nature in this exceptional behind-the-scenes trek through the natural areas with Ellen Lake, Mt. Cuba’s director of conservation and research, and Joe Sebastiani, manager at Ashland Nature Center. Along the way, scout for birds, explore old-field meadows and woodland habitats, and learn about several natural lands projects and research experiments. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars, a water bottle, and lunch. Be prepared for a four-mile hike through hilly terrain. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 (Rain Date: Wednesday, October 25). About the Instructor: Ellen Lake, PhD,

$35

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing: Section C

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for the natural world and dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and a sense of awe. Anisa George, a certified forest therapy guide, facilitates a series of interactions with nature that cultivate presence, calm, and profound joy. Discover how to unlock the door to new connections and intimacy with the environment through this guided meditation. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and snack, a light backpack to carry your belongings, and something comfortable to sit on in case of wet ground. This program takes place in person

$39

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.  

Using Medicinal Herbs

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to treat minor illnesses at home without the use of pharmaceuticals? Native herbals as well as common kitchen herbs could help your family stay well in cold and flu season. Learn how to prepare simple healing dishes for health, and how to incorporate common household spices into healing remedies. Discover what plants you can grow in your garden to help promote health, and how to preserve, store, and prepare those plants to make herbal remedies in your own kitchen. Take home a useful tool to get started with making your own

$49

Community Hero Action Group Hosts Fourth Annual Community Health Conference and Festival

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

Community Hero Action Group (CHAG) will host its fourth annual Pennsylvania Black Health Matters Conference. This free four-day-long hybrid conference will hold a festival on Saturday, April 13th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST held at Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, with live entertainment, dancing, food, giveaways, health demos, a voting lounge, the “Woosah” area, and more. The remaining days of the conference include a line-up of prominent speakers such as Senator Art Haywood, Commissioner Omar Sabir, and Keisha Hudson, Philadelphia Chief Defender. Daily topics span from health policy to chronic disease and the interrelatedness of social

Free