Love nature and want to lend her a helping hand? Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in tending our picturesque, native-plant gardens. 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” details.

Attend this campus tour with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Join Us!Dr. Mia Charlene White will outline the relationship between cultural production and Earth Justice using specific resistance projects practiced by historically marginalized communities. By connecting these cultural practices to a broader conceptual framework called “blues epistemologies,” Dr. White will use her positionality as a radical geographer to provide generative ideas for linking embodied, place-based organizing to theoretical ways-of-knowing. Participants will come away with concrete examples of community resistance as well as introduction to a theoretical model that links social ecologies/community-based resistance and concepts rooted in the Black radical tradition.The Mural Arts Institute is hosting a two-week long series of

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

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Tuesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. 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

Join us to collectively launch the process towards a digital catalog of the collections at WPCA/Paul Robeson House & MuseumJoin Paul Robeson House & Museum with Leeway x IPMF Media Artist-Activist in Residence Malkia Okech to collectively launch the process towards a digital catalog of the collections at Paul Robeson House & Museum/West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. This introductory event is an information session regarding opportunities and needs of building a digital archive at PRHM/WPCA. Together we will brainstorm the following: How do we remember the history of our community? What can we do to preserve these memories? What can we

Art and Nature walk focusing on birdsBirds and collageThis art and nature walk will focus on birds in Lardner’s Point Park. We will learn about their characteristics, migration patterns, and role in supporting a healthy ecosystem. Participants will then be invited to make a paper collage capturing the color, pattern, and movement of local birds. We will meet at the entrance to the park off Levick Street. There is limited parking on-site and along the surrounding roads so please share a ride if you can. Please dress according to the expected weather. There is currently construction at the park entrance

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise Yoga

The period between about 1898 and World War 1 is known as the Golden Age of Postcards, with U.S. Postal Service estimates of a billion postcards mailed and collected. Join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and our 2019 Volunteer of the Year, David Bower, as he shares highlights from the more than 3,000 Wissahickon postcards filling 18 albums that he’s collected from that time over the past three decades. A natural storyteller, David will connect his postcards’ views of the Valley Green Inn, Historic Rittenhousetown, bridges, and even some things that no longer exist, to the past, present, and future

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you

Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide a free reusable water bottle to volunteers. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. 25 person limit for this event. Pre-registration required. Contact Alex Rosario to register Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and Environmental Justice Symposium webpageMural Arts Institute is hosting a two-week long series of events exploring the intersection of environmental justice and art. While most events during the two weeks are virtual and free, September 14th will bring people together for a full day of in-person and hybrid programming at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Pre-registration is required, and sliding scale admission (Solidarity through Redistribution) ensures admission to the full Symposium, lunch, and admission to rooftop beer garden and networking event. For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and

For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and Environmental Justice Symposium webpageMural Arts Institute is hosting a two-week long series of events exploring the intersection of environmental justice and art. While most events during the two weeks are virtual and free, September 14th will bring people together for a full day of in-person and hybrid programming at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Pre-registration is required, and sliding scale admission (Solidarity through Redistribution) ensures admission to the full Symposium, lunch, and admission to rooftop beer garden and networking event. For full event descriptions, please visit the MAI Arts and

The world is gradually emerging from more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its economic order perhaps permanently changed.Global trade and supply chains have dominated the world economy for decades, boosted by neoliberal policies that prized efficiency over resilience to disruption, but the pandemic exposed their fragility. Shortages of essential goods, from semiconductor chips to foodstuffs, were felt around the world, and the lack of critical medical equipment—such as personal protective items like masks and gloves —hampered public health efforts in many countries. In response, national economies are beginning to shift focus from global to local, with regional

As the season begins to change, birds are prepping for their fall migration. Join Assistant Preserve Manager Claudia Winters in search of south-bound migratory birds and learn which birds are moving through Sadsbury’s woodlands. These habitats provide resources for a variety of species, including warblers, flycatchers, and thrushes.  (NOTE: To get to the event please click here or type in 443 Old Wilmington Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Please don’t just type in Sadsbury Woods Preserve in your GPS, that will lead you to the middle of the preserve, via a neighbor’s driveway.) 

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

Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasive plant species, nurturing native plants, and restoring habitats. 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 outdoor volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details. Capacity

FOR ADULTS (18+) AND YOUTH AGES 15+ As summer wanes, the meadows come alive with life! A glorious display of flowers and insects gain sustenance from each other while birds and dragonflies fill the air above. We will look for several species of native goldenrods and discuss the important role this keystone species has in our ecosystem. This edition of Richard’s Ramble will be slower-paced with mostly level walking as we concentrate on the smaller, fascinating community living in the meadows. There’s more to discover in Tyler’s 650 acres. Join Dr. Richard Brenner for a walk through the various eco-communities at Tyler.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

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!  

Three of a Kind is on view from September 15 to October 20 in the Barn gallery space at Bartram’s Garden. The opening reception is on September 15 from 5-8PM and will feature DJ Papo. The Mshindas will host an open mic poetry event on October 20th for the closing reception from 5-8PM. For more information, contact vinyltap215@gmail.com.    Three of a Kind brings together the creative practices and artworks of family members DuiJi, Kara, and Dahra Mshinda. In this one-of-a-kind collaborative exhibition, the Mshindas share a collection of artwork that ranges from figurative to abstract drawings, photographic portraiture, assemblage,

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Thursday walks will be held weekly at 5 PM between September 1 and October 27, 2022.  

Early fall 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.

An opportunity for Philadelphia’s holistic healers to gather, share wisdom, and transform through interactive community healing sessions.

Discover native grasses with Jenkins' Executive Director, Tom SmarrNative Grasses for Your Garden Thursday, September 15, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Presented by Tom Smarr, Executive Director, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Grasses are not just in the lawn or a green tuft along the roadside. Grasses are an important part of the ecological structure of many plant communities, plus provide aesthetic interest in the garden. There are a wide variety of native species that grow in a spectrum of conditions with a diversity of shapes, colors, and growth habits. Join Tom Smarr to learn more about great species, selection, and design

Meet at Johnson Street between Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon Avenue. Johnson Street is one way between Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon Avenue. Enter Johnson Street from Wissahickon Avenue. Join Andi, Debbie, and Jim as they lead a different type of hike in September. Besides exploring the changes in flora and fauna as we anticipate autumn, we will hike to the Henry Houston Statue, through what was once the Houston Ramble. This hike will be done in memory of Gerry Schweiger who led a similar “Trails less Travelled” hike to the statue in the past. We will also visit Rittenhouse Town and

Stop by our Education Station in the Pollinator Preserve, where we have something for everyone – whether you are a gardener, insect lover, or just like to get close to nature. We love sharing the relationships between plants, insects, and birds with you and even have something for the youngest visitors. No registration is necessary, and it’s free with admission. So just stop by anytime from 10 am to 1 pm. See you there! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Support Citizen stewards of the public right-of-way for the equitable distribution of plazas and parklets across the city of Philadelphia.Take the Lane, StreetBox’s inaugural Symposium is intended to elevate the need to center and support citizen stewards of the right-of-way in legislation and policy pursued by environmentalists, urbanists, and good government advocates. The event will serve the wider design and advocacy communities.*if cost is a factor for your participation, please email ariel@streetboxphl.com for scholarship informationAgenda:12:00 pm | Arrival, registration, and light lunch will be served12:30 pm | Rubber, Meet Road: Philadelphia PlaceMakers on finding challenges and opportunities in the ROW

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Volunteers help with setup and breakdown at the outdoor Bike Hub, assist with helmet fitting, hand out snacks, and lead free bike rentals registration while BCGP staff is teaching classes, giving tours, or taking a bathroom break. No previous knowledge or experience in cycling required. We are ideally looking for volunteers to commit to our Friday volunteer days throughout the season, including a few of our Saturday and Sunday Open Bike Hubs. Volunteers must be able to complete a minimum of

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.

Come celebrate FABSCRAP's 6th Anniversary at our Philadelphia warehouse as we kick off our Digital Silent Auction!FABSCRAP is celebrating our 6th anniversary and kicking off our Digital Silent Auction in Philadelphia on Friday, September 16th. Come join our Philadelphia team for drinks, desserts, and a preview of prizes in our Silent Auction, running from September 16th - September 20th. Every attendee will receive an raffle entry to win a Rebecca Taylor black crochet clutch bag (retail $195), fashion sustainability books, and Fiskars scissor set - winner will be chosen at the end of the event! Additional tickets available for $6

Wear your best Gatsby attire and enjoy a special evening of cocktails, nibbles, and cooking as we celebrate the intersection of food and water in a unique setting.

Lady Danni leads a walk along between Piers 68 and 70 to discuss the trees and plants that line the trail.Behind Columbus Blvd (Delaware Ave) there is 1.64 miles of trail from Pier 68 & 70 lined with trees and wild plants that have edible and medicinal value. We’ll start at Pier 70 that begins at Walmart, and walk towards pier 68 and Washington Avenue Green. We’ll discuss the trees and other plants that line the route. This is a collaboration between Wild Foodies and Landed Gentress.To prepare for the tour you can visit wildfoodies.org and familiarize yourself with the

This effective herbal first aid remedy can be used to treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including  Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and LaSalle University. Ms. Nyambi has led national discussions of food sovereignty and social justice initiatives.  Her career is characterized by her passion for reconnecting others to the earth as a sustainable source of health and healing. She manages an acre organic fruit orchard and

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.

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!  

Art and Nature walk at Lardner's Point Park with a microphotography session.Seeing is Believing: Viewing and Sculpting River Microbes utilizes real-time freshwater samples from the Delaware River to observe, record, and photograph microscopic life. Participants will collect a water sample, view microorganisms through a microscope, and create a wire sculpture based on what they see. Expect to be excited by the fast moving critters propelling across your viewscreen!We will meet at the entrance to the park off Levick Street. There is a small parking lot on-site , however please share a ride if you can. Please dress according to the

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.

Meet at the Valley Green Inn We will meet at the Valley Green Inn and walk downstream along Forbidden Dr. We will descend the steps to the Livezey dam and and also venture into the seldom-visited Gorgas creek cave. After crossing the stream at the Mt. Airy bridge we will head back upstream on the rocky, hilly and in some places wet, orange trail. After passing inside the enclosed, iron-mesh Fingerspan bridge high above the Wissahickon, we will stop on the steps for a snack break. We will continue on to the historic Glen Fern house and Devils Pool on

Come join Wild Keeper Georgia to clean up Manayunk Canal Towpath!Come join Keep Nature Wild Wild Keeper, Georgia for a trash cleanup at Manayunk Canal Towpath!The DeetsWho: Everyone! Bring friends, family, leashed/friendly pets and more friends!When: 09/17/2022 from 10am-noonWhere: Manayunk Canal TowpathStuff to Know:Wear outdoor appropriate attire and your Keep Nature Wild gear is always a plus :) Shoes/boots and long pants are always recommended as well as a hat or some form of shade.We will provide bags and gloves. Feel free to bring trash grabbers and buckets in lieu of bags.You don’t need any sort of pass or permit

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults!   Registration in advance is

We would love to see you at this year’s health fair! Please find information below: When: September 17th, 2022 (10AM - 4PM) Where: Mercy Ministries Neighborhood Community Center (1939 W Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA) What: Every year, TEAC hosts a community health fair to connect with members of the community and provide them with resources and education! We have partnered with multiple local organizations to create booths that cover a variety of topics, and you can check them out to the right. Who can come? We welcome anyone and everyone to come join us. Who can I contact for more

Come Tour Villanova University’s Stormwater Control Measure Research and Demonstration Park.Villanova is one the leading university in the research of Stormwater Green Infrastructure. The Program headed by Dr. Robert Traver conducts hydrologic and water quality research on several types of stormwater water control measures including: Stormwater wetland, bio-infiltration, bio-retention rain gardens and swales, pervious concrete/porous asphalt, infiltration trenches and green roof. The on-campus tour will be led by researchers and will discuss current research of the various stormwater controls.There will be a sufficient amount of walking around campus at this event. Tickets are free, but registration is required. Specific parking

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 Friends of the Rail Park for a walking tour covering the 3 mile vision for the Rail Park.

Explore the Center City Philadelphia streets that housed a thriving metropolis of free Black Philadelphians nearly 200 years ago.Based on the 1838 Census of the Free Black community in HSP’s collection, this walking tour will explore the Center City Philadelphia streets that housed a thriving metropolis of free Black Philadelphians nearly 200 years ago. It revealed almost 19,000 free Black people who created 16 churches, 23 public and private schools, 80 beneficial societies, 300 Black owned businesses and possessed over $40,000,000 in wealth. Join members of the Black Docent Collective to walk through the spaces where people lived, worshipped, attended

BEING A MODERN MEDITATOR: Practicing Ancient Wisdom in the Modern Busy WorldSaturday, September 17 • 10:30am - 12pm • $20with Special Guest Teacher, Kadam Morten Clausen You’ve probably heard that meditation is good for you - but how can you find time to meditate with work, family, friends and the world all vying for your attention? In this workshop, special guest meditation teacher Kadam Morten Clausen will give advice on how to practice Buddha’s ancient wisdom in tandem with your busy everyday life. Buddha’s teachings are scientific methods for improving our human nature and qualities and meditation is a powerful

Join Us!A day full of activities that educate and advocate for the Abolition Amendment. State and local legislators, activists, and formerly incarcerated artists will join a roundtable on End the Exception and speakers will speak to slavery’s continued legality under the Constitution. The public can participate in art making stations with End the Exception stencils and work on a collaborative mural. Featuring “Except for Me” an installation by the End the Exception Coalition led by Worth Rises with production from EP & Co. “Except for Me” is part of the End the Exception campaign, and spotlights those at the center

Win points and prizes when you find natural items, using cards from the challenging game “Aqua Marooned”. Search and play by yourself or with a partner. Either way, you are guaranteed to have a fun time, and perhaps see some nifty surprises, some hidden, some in plain sight. For most ages. There is reading involved, so adults will need to read to younger children. Especially designed for middle school students. Meet in the parking lot of Kleinheinz Pond (35 Tookany Creek Parkway, Cheltenham PA 19012). We will cross the Parkway to the walking path. Join environmental educator Judith Gratz as

A collective activity of canning for food preservationDetails coming soon!

Time & Location Sep 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA About the Event Are you ready for Fall?! Join us at The Greenery this weekend for a hands-on workshop on making your own fall potted landscape. From mums to cabbage, even pansies and kale; there are tons of beautiful greenery to add to your home this season! We’ll give you the best tips for keeping your plants beautiful in the cold season and discuss the best cold-hardy outdoor plants to keep your space green!   Led by FarmerJawn Greenery Team 10%

Come learn how to identify the Wissahickon’s terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates.Invertebrate Surf and TurfSaturday September 17th from 1:30 to 3:30pmCome learn how to identify the Wissahickon’s terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. We will use sweep nets to sample the woods and kick nets to sample the creek. A plethora of identification materials and expertise will be provided. This program meets at Harper’s Meadow (between Northwest Stables and the creek.) Pre-registration is required. Children of all ages with caregivers. FREE

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping our volunteers, community, and team safe:Masks are required to enter the FABSCRAP warehouse.Volunteer stations are spaced at least 6 feet apartCleaning and sanitizing of volunteer stations and frequently touched surfaces will take place between all volunteer sessionsThe FABSCRAP

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community. Saturday walks will be held weekly at 3 PM between September 3 and October 29, 2022.  

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

In the theme of community and photography, on September 19 at 7PM we will be holding a panel discussion between artists and community members alike on the importance photography can hold in underserved communities. Photography Without Borders will be joining us along with some of the artists from In These Strange & Uncertain Times, including Homies Helping Homies co-founder, Kevin Bass. In addition, we will hear from other mutual aid and photography organizations. In These Strange & Uncertain Times is on view from September 2 - October 2 at Cherry Street Pier. Visit 2020photofestival.org for Zoom link information.

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects at Thomas Mansion! At this very special part of The Wissahickon Valley, we’ll be sustaining recent FOW plantings of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and we’ll be caring for some of the beautiful and historic gardens that have been cared for by generations of other volunteers. We’ll also remove invasive vegetation and windfall tree limbs, and we’ll occasionally do some maintenance on nearby trails.

Stop by our Education Tasting Station in Lucille’s Garden to sample the seasonal bounty from our edible garden! No registration is necessary, and it’s free with admission. Just stop by any time during the hours of 10 am to 1 pm. See you there! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Learn about the Philadelphia connection to Southern Food from colonial times to the Great Migration and beyond.Valerie Erwin is a Philadelphia chef and social justice activist and a long time resident of Germantown. For 12 years she owned the critically acclaimed Geechee Girl Rice Cafe. Geechee Girl featured the food of the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia where her grandparents were born. She now manages a food access program for a small local foundation. Valerie does programs and presentations on both Philadelphia and Low Country foodways, on the importance of local food and on the intersection of food

Explore birds from a creative point of view, learn techniques for drawing birds used by professionals, and create some bird art of your own. This workshop is designed for families to create together while enjoying our feathered friends who call Bartram’s Garden home. Materials will be provided, or bring something to share with the group in this open-ended, community-centered creative experience. Learn more about this workshop’s instructor, Heather Rinehart.

Join the PMC for a free and public mushroom hunt!Meet in the parking lot of Ridley creek picnic area #9 at 1pm. After a brief introduction we will break apart to look for mushrooms. If it is your first time and/or you are feeling like you need guidance you will be able to follow more experienced members. At 3pm we will all meet back at the starting point to identify and talk about what we found. Children are welcome to attend. Dogs are also welcome but we ask you to keep them on leash at all times.Close-toed shoes and long

HVHS Annual Meeting at 2 pm, followed at 2:30 pm by presentation and tour of the Drake Farmstead at The Watershed InstituteREGISTER HERE ONLY for the on-line virtual presentation over Zoom. No registration is required to attend in person.2 p.m. - HVHS Annual Meeting with Election of Officers and TrusteesThe public is welcome to attend. Members will vote on HVHS business.Presentation of the Hopewell Valley History Awards. 2:30 p.m. - Historic Preservation Program: “An Unlikely Story of a Family Farm and an Undercover Heiress”Presentation and tour of the Drake Farmstead at The Watershed Institute by Patrick Harshbarger, an historian and

Learn about native plants that will help hold your groundHold Your Ground! Reducing Soil Erosion with Native Plants Sunday, September 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Presented by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Erosion can be a big challenge for many homeowners. Join Steve Wright for an indoor presentation to explore botanical solutions to help reduce soil erosion on your property, as he introduces you to several native plant species that will help hold your ground. Members: $20; Non-Members: $30

Join Get Fresh Daily on Sundays for a variety of workshops including culinary, gardening, wellness, and creativity.

Meet at Chestnut Hill 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. 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 systems, please stay home.