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Sustainable living practices for the modern urbanite.Infused Oils & VinegarsMake your own high end infused oil or vinegar with us. Oil and vinegar are pantry staples that can be infused with herbs, fruit, flowers, and spices. They make great gifts that can be stored for marinades, soups, and a wide variety of cooking uses. These infusions can be stored long term. This class will focus on using dried herbs and fresh fruits. Navy Yard x Black Girls with Green ThumbsMonthly Education SeriesMany people are fascinated by sustainable living practices yet feel it may be too large a fit. This series
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let
Small businesses are vital to the local economy and a sustainable future. How are businesses practicing sustainability in practical and less “traditional” ways? Approaching businesses from both a sustainability and equity lens will help strengthen the local ecosystem and create a cleaner city. Join us for this fireside chat with SBN’s Executive Director, Devi Ramkissoon, to discuss her role and how Philadelphia can become a more sustainable, equitable and small business-friendly city. About the Speaker: Devi Ramkissoon, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network Devi Ramkissoon comes to SBN with 15+ years of experience in international development, specializing in working with
Join the mending movement, by learning how to mend your favorite jeans with textile artist and designer, Janell Wysock!This workshop is a part of Fibershed's 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven't signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)Dedicated to keeping waste at a minimum and the concept to use what we have, artist and designer Janell Wysock, is focused on repairing and making clothes functional. Janell produces a line of sweaters, dresses, shawls, and outerwear accessories as well as installation art. She is passionate about not creating waste so in tandem with what she produces she revels in the beauty of
Learn all about the age-old art of pressing and preserving flowers.In this workshop, you will learn all about the age-old art of pressing and preserving flowers. We'll cover foliage selection, pressing techniques, and how to arrange and design your own work bundled with composition and style. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.Registration closes at noon on Thursday 8/4, or prior if the class sells out. If you would like to attend after registration has closed, please send an email to kkapoano@pennhort.org and we’ll check to see if we can accommodate you. If you need to cancel, please make
We scream for ice cream! Cool off with a cone at FOW’s 15th Annual Ice Cream Social. Spend an afternoon of free ice cream and sorbet from Bredenbeck’s in Chestnut Hill along with activities for the whole family with FOW staff & partners—plus free admission from our partners at Woodmere to the Woodmere Art Museum! Location: Woodmere Art Museum (9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118)
PHS presents, 'Meet the Makers,' a series where you'll meet and get to know local brewers and taste through your favorite beer and cider.2SP will be in the garden to talk all things hops! Learn all about the plant that gives beer so much character and taste through some of 2SP's hoppiest brews!Beer will be available for purchase to be enjoyed at the Garden or to be taken to go. Must be 21+ to attend.
Join us on a full moon evening as we follow in the footsteps of a fabled mystic monk.
Did you know more than 40,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers in weeding, planting, mulching, and other seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let
Join WHYY in Tacony Creek Park for Story Time by the Little Library – Free! Plus hands-on art, literacy activities, and book giveaways! For more information or to register for this free program, contact Colleen Slotman at 215.928.2459 or cslotman@whyy.org
Apply to the Artisan Accelerator program, an online 8-week experience that gives artisans and entrepreneurs the essential tools and support.The NextFab makerspace has historically been the place where makers and creatives can build tangible products, providing the physical resources and tools to go from making to selling. Now, we're going a step further with our NextFab Artisan Accelerator, an 8-week experience that gives entrepreneurs the essential tools, support, and structure to focus on the things that matter to build viable businesses. This program is designed specifically to help artisan entrepreneurs craft profitable business models, reach new customers, and build sustainable
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park Farmer’s Market in West Philadelphia every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm!
Summer is the perfect time to transition to a plant-based diet! Learn foundational cooking techniques that will transform your garden-fresh harvest into mouth-watering meals the whole family love. Learn more about our community partner and event co-organizer Get Fresh Daily.
Join us in the NextFab Gallery, for the installation of “La Sombrilla,” a self-sustaining environmental sculpture.Join us in the NextFab Gallery, for the installation of “La Sombrilla,” a self-sustaining environmental sculpture that responds to the context of climate change in one of the largest immigrant communities in the city. Multidisciplinary artists Jose Ortiz Pagan, Omar Buenaventura, and Maria Dumlao will discuss the barriers faced by many migrant communities in owning homes, and how their installation begins to open the doors to those conversations.Their installation "La Sombrilla," an installation originally unveiled while it was 100° in Southeast Philadelphia, during an event
FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! Join for a volunteering session, hosted by Wearwell! Come learn more!Come join FABSCRAP PHL for a Sip & Sort, hosted by Wearwell! Join FABSCRAP and Wearwell for a Sip and Sort! Enjoy adult beverages, while volunteering your Thursday evening to sort fabric scraps for recycling and to shop reclaimed fabrics afterward.As a thank you for your effort, Wearwell is giving away TWO free annual memberships ($96 value each) and will provide all attendees with a code for 20% off at Wearwell!Wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be
Learn about GREAT's initiative to build emergency preparedness and community self-reliance in Germantown.This event is NOT in Market Square. EventBrite doesn't recognize THE PEOPLE'S LOT as a location. It's across from Market Square, on East Church Lane, just a few doors past Uncle Bobbie's. It's an outdoor lot with colorful chair and lots of murals. We will use GREAT's Organizer’s Guide for Emergency Preparedness & Community Self-Reliance, switching between presenting content from the Guide to small group / individual brainstorm time. The main topics include: * Building connections & resource-mapping* What to do in an immediate emergency situation* Longer-term resiliency
Come out to The Oval XP on August 11th from 6pm to 10pm for IRL Queer Speed Dating. This is our 6th iteration of speed dating but our first exclusively-queer event. Anybody 21+ who identifies LGBTQIA+ is welcome to attend. This event is free to attend. 21+ pay as you go beer garden
Southwest Philadelphia neighbors, join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Cucumbers, Watermelon, Tomatoes, Oh MY!! Its that time of the summer to celebrate all of the fruits the summer has to offer. All the fruits of the season are prime for picking and preparing fresh bites on the farm! Come dressed in your brightest colors and prepare to eat a plethora of fruits (veggies & herbs too) prepared by a FarmerJawn favorite chef in some dope ways, enjoy fruit forward cocktails...go on a tasting farm tour with FarmerJawn , pot up and take your own fruit seedling home AND be ready to dance the night away. Kids and house broken
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in nurturing nature at our headquarters preserve. Good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before you go”
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 90 minute adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.Tour DescriptionMeet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia (North East corner of Market Street).Every Saturday and public holidays during the spring, summer, and autumn at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 90 minute adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical
Our mind & body wellness program series with the Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) is back! Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. No registration is required and all abilities are welcome! Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat, as well as a small and large towel (a limited amount of extras are available on-site). Classes will be held outside unless there is extreme heat or rain.
Pack a picnic and your favorite beverages and head to Stoneleigh for a sunset stroll. The garden unfolds throughout summer and early fall, with colorful blooms, towering trees, and inspiring vistas. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Great Lawn.
Join us at Bartram’s Garden for a special outdoor presentation of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s film Memoria, with a pre-screening performance by Sunken Cages and DJ Ripley.,presented by CineSpeak. BYO chairs or blanket (seating is first-come, first-served). Refreshments will be available for on-site purchase, but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well. This event is outdoors, rain or shine. If it is rainy (but not stormy), we will relocate the event to a big tented area. Look for updates via email and social media. Event Flow 7pm: Doors open 7:30pm: Pre-screening performance by Sunken Cages and DJ Ripley. 8:00pm: Film
Explore the night sky during the summer’s most spectacular meteor shower, the Perseids. Use a telescope to see the moon and stars up close, locate constellations using star maps, and enjoy s’mores by the campfire.
Could you really use a wish right now? Well on 8/12, you don't need to pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars!Could we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? Could you really use a wish right now? Well on Friday, August 12th, you won't need to pretend! Astrology has a long history/tradition in the LGBTQIA+ community, and astronomy has a long history/tradition in the Jewish community.Come learn the basics of astrology, astronomy, and how they intersect, all set against the backdrop of a brilliant sparkling night sky! Bring warm clothes, glasses
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before
Devil’s Pool is one of the most beautiful locations in the park, and also one of the most popular. The high use of this spot often means an excess of litter left behind that pollutes our waterways. Come out and help us keep this special place clean! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the
We're helping our first ever partner at Philly Reclaim clean up before they close & saying hello to a new partner at Brewerytown Garden!***This month we have two volunteering opportunities on the same day but at DIFFERENT TIMES in DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, please look closely when registering!Happy August everyone! We have bittersweet news, we're volunteering with our first ever VU PHL partner this month at Philadelphia Community Corps! Unfortunately, it's for a sad reason. PCC / Philly Reclaim is closing down and everything in their warehouse must go. They need our help to clean. Over the years PCC has provided career
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the
Natural Lands and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are teaming up to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitat, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with community. Thank you for giving back! No experience necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. You are welcome to bring long-handled loppers
Join Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitats, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with the community. Thank you for giving back. No experience is necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you. Location: 4641
Exciting changes are coming to FDR Park over the next several years as part of the FDR Park Plan. Join us for an approximately 2 hour tour (with many stops) to learn more about how the FDR Park Plan’s two main zones; the Ecological Core and Urban Edge will balance nature, water, and human activity into one unified, climate resilient system. FDR Park Plan Overview from Fairmount Park Conservancy on Vimeo. Can’t make it? Take a virtual tour of the FDR Park Plan here and stay tuned to Fairmount Park Conservancy’s newsletter for more dates announced soon! COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: By registering for this event you are agreeing to follow ALL of
Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org.
What can archaeology tell us about the history of botany and gardening? Join graduate student and archaeologist Ally Mitchem and Curator Joel Fry for a tour of Bartram’s Garden where we explore this question. On this tour, Ally will discuss some of the archaeology that has been carried out at the garden, and what those investigations revealed about the garden as a natural, technological, and scientific space in the 18th and 19th centuries. This tour is for lovers of horticulture, nature, travel, and archaeology and anyone who wants to spend a morning outdoors at this historic garden! Meet at
The Germantown Farmers Market reopened on May 21st, 2022! Visit the market weekly on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and support local farms, artisan vendors, and food trucks!
Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The Olney Culture Lab presents the Revival Walks in Tacony Creek Park, hosted by Storyteller Mama Carla and featuring special guest artists. Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during the height of the pandemic, the Revival Walks brought healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lifted up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us on the second Saturday of the month (from June through October) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and
Preserving Local Abundance: Preventing Food Waste through Fermentation with April McGregerAfter working all season in the garden, we want to make the most of our harvests and prevent anything from going to waste. In this class, local food preservation expert April McGreger will show us how to use one of the world's oldest and simplest methods of preserving foods, lactic-acid fermentation, to turn our abundance into fermented pickles and salads that will last for many months. We will utilize a small batch method of fermenting by the pint or quart, which requires no special equipment and makes this the perfect
Dazzling displays of native plants, ancient trees, landscape designs by the Olmsted Brothers, and myriad habitats are highlighted on this guided exploration of Stoneleigh. The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is usually only open for special events—is also included in the tour, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside the former home of three prominent Main Line families.
Vegan food and merch festival with live music and vendors. Music, moon bounce and more!Phoenixville VegFest is a vegan food and merch festival with live music and vendors. The sixth annual VegFest will take place on August 2022 from 12pm – 5pm at Reeves Park in Phoenixville, PA. Reeves Park is located between 2nd and 3rd ave and between Main and Starr st. The street address is 401 Main st. Phoenixville, PA 19460.This event benefits Peace Advocacy Network (PAN). Information about PAN's mission and programs can be found at http://www.peaceadvocacynetwork.org/
Calling all Tea Lovers! Learn to make your own tea blends with FarmerJawn Greenery! Calling all tea lovers! Join us this weekend for an awesome hands-on workshop. We'll be discussing the benefits of drinking tea, medicinal herbs, and how to make your own tea blends at home. We will also discuss proper methods of storing and preparing loose leaf tea. During this class you’ll be enjoying some of our very own Viva Leaf Tea Co. tea blends! Come on down and get your tea on with FarmerJawn Greenery! Led by Tiana Williams (she/her), FarmerJawn Greenery Retail Horticulturist
Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Join fellow volunteers in removing invasives, nurturing native plants, or restoring habitat. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23,000 acres and 120 miles of trails, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with enthusiastic, like-minded people. The health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this volunteer event. Please review “before
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for “Food Beneath Our Feet in Fairmount Park” tours with expert forager and naturalist Lynn Landes and Lady Danni Morinich. Lynn is the founder of The Wild Foodies of Philly, a 6000+ member educational foraging meetup since 2010. This will be the second in a 3-part series in Fairmount Park, with the last one scheduled for October 2 (location to be determined). On these tours you will learn about the wonderful world of wild plants and their “uses” for food, fiber, and medicine. Wild edible plants and animals are the only truly sustainable food source, in
Practice the time-honored tradition of botanical illustration within the historically significant setting of Bartram’s Garden. Working from live specimens, participants will have a chance to closely observe and recreate the structures that make each plant unique. Materials will be provided, or bring your own to share with the group. Learn more about this workshop’s instructor, Heather Rinehart.
West PhillyBring your bundle of retted and dried flax and your own snacks. We’ll provide beverages.