This forum is dedicated to discussing current issues, policies, and practices related to healthcare in the state of Pennsylvania. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a policy maker, a patient, or simply someone who is interested in the state of healthcare in Pennsylvania, this forum provides a space to share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Some topics that may be discussed include healthcare access, healthcare affordability, healthcare quality, healthcare equity, healthcare innovation, and healthcare regulation.

Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.

Philly growers, come down and gather energy for the upcoming season with Sankofa Community Farm, PASA Sustainable Agriculture, and other local growers. We’re excited to work, eat, and learn together to build a stronger, more connected Philly farming and gardening community. Schedule 9:30am: Arrival 10am – 12pm: Welcome and work together on the land 12-1pm: Eat together 1-4pm: Learn together with two workshop blocks for beginner and advanced growers focused on building self and community reliance. There’ll also be a seed swap, tool share, and community resource table! The Skillshare is a free event for Philly-area growers, gardeners, farmers, and

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/16 – 5/7 | 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult.Registration required for children only. Rain or

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join us for a conversation about consequences of gender toxicity on a global scale. In a world threatened by armed conflicts, climate collapse, widening inequality, and potentially ungovernable technologies, political leaders have plenty on their plates. At the same time, regressive and repressive gender policies are taking center stage in many places around the world. For instance, women’s rights are in continued crisis in Afghanistan; women’s health care is under assault in too many places, including the U.S.; and loudly anti-feminist presidents govern Argentina and El Salvador. Why have reductive, exclusionary, and even life-endangering reproductive and gender-based policies gained such traction globally? How

Join us for an exclusive virtual shopping experience hosted by our Online Store Team!Earth Month: Virtual Shopping with FABSCRAP!Join us for an exciting online event where you can celebrate Earth Month with a fresh collection of fabrics!On Tuesday, April 16th at 2pm (EST), you'll have the opportunity to shop a wide range of never-before-seen high quality and designer fabrics from the comfort of your own home. In honor of Earth Month, we will be highlighting natural fibers, nature-inspired prints, and the color green!Don't miss out on this exclusive online event! Mark your calendars and get ready to refresh your fabric

If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. After a quick orientation at the library, we’ll head to Renninger Park to utilize our new knowledge. Ryan from TTF will have nets, microscopes, and more for us to explore the creek! Please register here. 

Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For

Meet at Thomas Mansion 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

We are pleased to host our 17th annual New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team Conference!Widely considered the most comprehensive state-wide forum on invasive species and continues to evolve to address new and emerging issue, the conference has typically involved nearly 150 participants and speakers, representing academia, industry, government agencies, NGOs, the general public, and other stakeholders involved in the issues. Many are seeking opportunities for cooperation and collaboration to address invasive species from a state-wide perspective.Continuing Education Units:Urban and Community Forestry Program - 5 CEUsNJDEP Pesticide Control ProgramCategory 2 - Forest - 2 CEUsCategory 3A - Ornamentals - 2 CEUsCategory

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, craft, nature activity, and a “hike” around our preserve. Every week we’ll gather in Riverbend’s Snider Barn to begin the fun! This program is one hour each week and is designed for children ages 2-5. A caregiver must accompany each child. Siblings under 2 are welcome at no additional charge. The cost is $120 per child for a six-week session. Enrollment is capped at 12 participants. The final meeting of every session will include a campfire and s’mores. The Spring Session 2024 will be offered on Wednesday Mornings:

Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Wednesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. Questions or interested in volunteering? Contact (215) 520-2406 or info@bennettcompost.com

This hands-on workshop will instruct growers in setting up efficient orchard irrigation systems using drip irrigation and orchard tubing.Join Jose Spellman-Lopez for a hands-on workshop to learn how to efficiently set up basic orchard irrigation systems to support your orchard during dry periods. Learn how to install basic orchard tubing, drip irrigation and set up irrigation that pinpoints specific plants.

Part 3 of our webinar series presenting resources for urban food producers from a variety of speakers in city, state and federal positions.Sara Gligora works as the Central Regional Director at the Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture. She will share information about the Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Program, which provides direct grants and matching grants to help fund eligible projects, programs and equipment purchases conducted or made by an organization composed mainly of youth, or an organization with programs that benefit youth. Additionally, hear a firsthand experience from previous program recipient, Heidi Witmer of The Leaf Project.

Welcome to Herbal Aid! The Many Hands Community Apothecary is a cluster of garden beds located in The Farm at Awbury. During the Herbal Aid Ed course, students will care and support those garden beds over the 9-month course of study. The program covers an introduction to 40+ plants from a range of cross-cultural traditions. These include the cultivated, wild, and native medicines of our Philadelphia bio-region on the ancestral indigenous territory of the Lenni Lenape/Wingohoking. Garden days invites students to get hands-on time in the Many Hands Community Apothecary garden on site at Awbury Arboretum where we will cover

THE FIGHT FOR A LAND REVOLUTION workshop and community gathering that will bring land justice organizations together in Philly.THE FIGHT FOR A LAND REVOLUTION workshop and community gather is back! Join us on Wed April 17th at 5:00pm for an in-person event at 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 at the Rotunda. This event is all about advocating for a land revolution, and we're excited to continue the conversation from our last event. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of land reform and to empower individuals to take action. We'll have engaging speakers, interactive activities, and plenty

Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion, core body strength, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position, balance, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat, and towel, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. About the Instructor: Melissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches

Participants will get hands on experience using fruit tree bark and Shibori resist techniques to dye a scarf!Under the guidance of Yannick Lowery, this program will be a letter writing/ reading session. Participants will be encouraged to write messages to the future that highlight their dreams, nightmares, hopes and premonitions for the future of Philadelphia. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to read submitted post cards and hold discussions around the steps needed to building systems of self sufficiency and collective resilience.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us

Come out and touch some clay!This is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of clay per session and access to our basic tools and supplies. Pieces can be glazed with color and will be once fired and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. We will have limited colors available and suggest that you purchase your own Stroke and Coat glaze if you'd like consistent color and control. You're welcome to bring any of your own tools.The instructor leading your session will have a basic project that you can build if you aren't working independantly.

Slow down, Relax, Rest and Restore inside of the parlors the Francis Cope House. This restorative yoga class taught by Megan Do Nascimento will consist of holding certain yoga  poses for a longer amount of time. We will be using blankets, blocks, bolsters to allow our bodies to recover from a long day. Bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks and blankets are provided.  Restorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels. By definition, restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of

The Clean Energy Co-op is helping Weavers Way Co-op go solar! The Weavers Way Co-op is on its way to having solar power thanks to cooperation between two co-ops, Weavers Way and the Clean Energy Co-op (the Clean Energy Co-op is different from The Energy Co-op, which is a Philadelphia-based energy supplier). Weavers Way Co-op, a local food cooperative with 4 grocery stores and 2 farms, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Clean Energy Co-op to have solar panels on the roof of its new Germantown store. The Clean Energy Co-op uses a proven and awarded

Support spring sprouts in our favorite public garden.

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! 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 just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: April 4th through 25th. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction,

Mt. Cuba’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class descriptions. This program takes place in person

Although a small state, Delaware has a collection of fascinating rare plants in need of conservation. Rare plant conservation is a science that requires a high degree of expertise, such as botanical identification. Gain a deeper understanding of rare plants and the systems to classify and protect them with Élan Alford, Mt. Cuba’s plant conservation scientist. Explore the gardens with Élan as she highlights a selection of Delaware’s rare plants. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Thursday, April 18, 2024. About the Instructor: Élan Alford, Ph.D, is the Plant Conservation Scientist at Mt. Cuba Center.

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Necromancy and the Democratic Storytelling of W.E.B. Du Bois and Toni MorrisonShatema Threadcraft is an Associate Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies, Philosophy and Political Science at Vanderbilt University and a 2023-24 Laurance S. Rockefeller Faculty Fellow at the University Center for Human Values, Princeton University. She is the author of Intimate Justice: The Black Female Body and the Body Politic (Oxford University Press, 2016), winner of the National Women’s Studies Association’s 2017 Sara A. Whaley Award for the best book on women and labor, the 2017 W.E.B. Du Bois Distinguished Book Award from the National Conference of Black Political

Science and Society Speaker SeriesThe Science History Institute’s newest exhibition, BOLD: Color from Test Tube to Textile, explores the 150-year history of the synthetic dyes that color our clothes and make our style stand out. But what does the future look like for sustainable fashion? And how can circular design—durable, reusable, and recyclable fashion—help combat “fast fashion” pollution and transform the relationships between us, our clothes, and our environment?Join experts from Philadelphia’s leading fashion sustainability initiatives for an engaging panel talk on the future of circular design!ModeratorRachel HigginsCofounder, PA FibershedSpeakersJo Corvus has a master of science in sustainable development and

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) continues its 200th Anniversary programming with the next of five themed exhibits celebrating its diverse collection of documents and art reflecting our national history. In partnership with Independence Historical Trust (IHT), “All View It As An Object of High Importance”: Banking in the Early Republic is on display at HSP from April 16 through May 31. The exhibit highlights innovations and experiments in banking institutions in Revolutionary and early America and supports the second anniversary pillar of the year, ‘Americans and Innovation: Science, Technology, and Enterprise.’ A public reception unveiling the new exhibit takes

Grab your friends and family and join the MakerSpace for a basic lesson in sewing. The starting class for the sewing series.A beginner class to our sewing series taught by Tiara orange. These classes are recommended before taking her more advance classes, "Make You Own Clothes" series.In this class you will:Learn how to thread your machineMake some basic stitchesCreate a simple sewing project.Students must bring a sewing machine, all other sewing supplies will be provided.

ADULT ONLY nature programs in the Wissahickon! Expect naturalist studies, awareness games, movement activities, and more! Designed for fun!

Join us for a fun and meaningful mezuzah making workshop, facilitated by the talented artist and Tribe 12 Fellow ('19), Danielle Abrams!Join us for a fun and meaningful mezuzah making workshop facilitated by talented artist and Tribe 12 Fellow Danielle Abrams ('19) of HamsaMade! This event is designed for people in their 20s and 30s who are dating in Philly's Jewish community -- a creative and engaging way to connect with your heritage while meeting new people!During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own mezuzah, a symbol of Jewish tradition and protection for the home. Danielle

Maimouna Youssef, also known as Mumu Fresh, is the critically acclaimed Afro-Indigenous singer, Emcee, songwriter, activist, workshop facilitator and audio engineer who’s been called a “quadruple threat” by The Roots’ Black Thought and “groundbreaking” by Oscar-winning artist, Common. With her expansive musical background ranging from Jazz, Gospel, Spirituals, traditional African & traditional Indigenous music, to Hip Hop, Soul, rock and experimental acapella fusion, this concert by Mumu Fresh and her phenomenal band is a multi-genre live music event not to miss. The Band: Demetrice Everett, Drums Amber D. Gillispie, Background Vocals Nile Hargrove, Keys Lamonte Maccain, Bass Darnell “Showcase” Taylor,

Solomonic + Whagwaan Culture present... 420 JAWN feat... SISTER NANCY backed by Unity Vibration band alongside... I Yahn I Arkestra Federation Sound Solomonic Sound 7-11p / 21+ / @ Warehouse On Watts 923 N. Watts St. Philly We are blessed to have the presence of such a true icon for this 420 celebration. Sister Nancy has proven over and over again to light up the stage with her performances in Philly and across the globe. This will be her first time performing with a live band (Unity Vibration) in Philly! Also included on the line up is hometown favorites I

Discover how tiny garden spaces can provide ecological benefits with native plantsJOIN THE WAITLIST! We have reached capacity for Eventbrite registration but we are utilizing the waitlist as an extension of our registration list. Folks on the waitlist will be able to attend this virtual presentation and will receive the Zoom link via email (closer to the event). THURSDAY, APRIL 18Little Garden, Big Impact: Native Plants for Small Spaces7:00 – 8:30 PMLaura Cruz, Garden Designer and HorticulturistSmall spaces can have a big impact! Discover how tiny spaces such as containers, pocket meadows, and mini woodlands can provide ecological benefits with

Join us for an incredible evening with Mark Segal, a trailblazer and advocate who has played a pivotal role in the LGBTQ+ communityMark Segal was 18 years old on the night of June 28th, 1969, when he entered the Stonewall Inn. Raised by the only Jewish family in south Philadelphia’s Wilson Park housing project, Segal was no stranger to being an outsider. He told his parents he was leaving Philly to go to school in New York. In truth, he’d left to find a gay community. Watching an episode of The David Susskind Show years earlier he’d learned that gay

NextGen Council invites you to Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve.

Please join Sanctuary Farm Phila on April 19th at 7pm at vegan hotspot Miss Rachel's Pantry for a very special dinner that will benefit our North Philadelphia urban farm nonprofit. Feast on five delicious, seasonally curated, plant-based courses while supporting Sanctuary Farm and all of our FREE programs, which include a produce stand, a therapeutic gardening program, summer camp and after school opportunities for children and teens, and a variety of cooking, gardening, and nutrition classes. Tickets include five courses, wine pairings, non-alcoholic beverages, and service. Learn more about our farm at www.sanctuaryfarmphila.org

Meet at Walnut Lane Golf Club Join Debbie and Jim as we hunt for spring ephemerals! Last year we saw spring beauties, mayapples, trout lilies, trillium, and possibly jack-in-the pulpit. Will we be that lucky this year? We’ll also check on what the frogs are doing at the frog pond. We may also visit some points of historical interest on our route. This hike is a little longer than some of our others, and we will plan to spend about 3 hours on the trails. There are some rocky ascents and descents on the route. Children 12 years of age

Help Tredyffrin EAC members continue their Earth Week tradition of planting trees at Wilson Farm Park!Please join the Tredyffrin EAC for a morning of planting trees throughout Wilson Farm Park! We will meet in the north pavillion parking lot, near the all-abilities playground. Please bring gardening gloves and large shovels if you have them as well as your own water bottles.FYI: In the event of inclement weather, any changes/updates to this event will be communicated via the email provided during registration.Many thanks to project funders Chuck Cutshall and Bank of America!

FOR ADULTS 18+ Join Senior Gardener Mallory Smyth for a tour of Tyler’s Native Woodland Walk! The Native Woodland Walk at Tyler highlights the beauty of the woodlands of Southeastern Pennsylvania and showcases some of our native species that thrive and enhance home gardens. In spring, this garden comes alive with spring ephemerals, flowering shrubs, and more. On this leisurely-paced tour, Mallory will highlight the garden’s seasonal wonders, talk about the plants she’s added, and discuss her vision for the future. We will be walking on uneven paths. Closed-toe shoes with ankle support and good tread are recommended. Check-in first at the Visitor

Meet at Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot If you visited the Blue Bell Hill in March, return with us in April to delight in the exuberance of spring. Evident in the woodlands will be the spring ephemeral flowers and vernal streams. Learn of the role they play in the ecosystem of the watershed. During our walk, we will be guided into slowness, stillness, and quietude to better receive what is happening in the life around us and within. Our path will take us on trails of varied terrain, connecting with nature through slow paced observation and sensory awareness intended to

One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.

Meet, Mingle + Play with fellow Circular Philadelphia Members for a fun-cilled Spring Happy Hour at Rutabaga Toy Library!🌱🌼 Spring is springing! Come out of hibernation to join Circular Philadelphia and Rutabaga Toy Library for a fun-filled Spring Happy Hour!🌸🍹🧸This event is the perfect opportunity to:🤝 Connect with fellow members: Network and build relationships with like-minded individuals passionate about a circular economy while enjoying FREE snacks and drinks 😋!🔄 Discover Rutabaga Toy Library: Explore this member organization and learn about their mission to promote sustainable play experiences for children. 🪀😄 Unwind and have fun: Enjoy good conversation and refreshments, and

Join us for a hike through the nearby woods in search of spring ephemeral flowers—the plants that flower before the trees leaf-out.Join us for a hike through the nearby woods in search of spring ephemeral flowers—the plants that flower before the trees leaf-out. Many of these plants will "disappear" before summer. Learn some of the unique characteristics of beautiful, native plants.

Join us at Tyler Arboretum for our Spring Fireside event, a festive celebration in honor of Earth Day! Held in mid-April, just days before Earth Day, this outdoor gathering is perfect for nature lovers and families alike. Indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks, a cupcake truck, and enjoy a selection of beer and spirits. Dive into the spirit of spring with engaging nature education stations tailored for all ages. We’ll have a self-guided walk, story time, and other fun activities.  Come experience a fun evening in nature that the whole family can enjoy among the beauty of Tyler Arboretum’s

Join staff from Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and Wissahickon Environmental for a presentation on bats and then a release of several rescued bats.Join staff from Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and Wissahickon Environmental Center for an evening about bats. Learn about bats from our region, how they benefit us, our ecosystems, and the current threats to their existence. Learn about the important efforts of the Pennsylvania Bat Rescue nonprofit as they work to conserve bats through education, treating injured bats, and rehabilitating bats suffering from White Nose Fungus.Meet a few species of bats!! Then join us in Houston Meadow as several rehabilitated bats

Join for an evening organ performance.

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is a natural paradise located on a beautiful stretch of the Delaware River in Bensalem, PA. Andalusia is a great place to spend a day exploring history and nature. The historic house, a National Historic Landmark, is surrounded by 50 acres of lush gardens, woodlands, and waterfront. Visitors can tour the mansion and gardens, or simply relax, enjoy the scenery, and have a picnic lunch on the grounds. The historic house is filled with art and personal possessions from the 1790s to the 1970s, showcasing an unparalleled look into the nation’s past through the

Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For

FOR ADULTS & TEENS AGES 13-17 Join the Birding Club of Delaware County for a Saturday Bird Walk! Tyler Arboretum is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Leaders from the local BCDC bird club will guide this leisurely-paced morning walk, looking for a variety of resident and migratory bird species amid forest and meadow habitats. Join us to explore and enjoy the outdoors alongside fellow bird enthusiasts. Bring your binoculars and prepare to walk up to two miles on varied terrain. Ages 13 & up are welcome; teens must be accompanied by an adult. Gates open at 7:45

We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Chew Ave. to the Farm for more excitement! We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside, flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi & Mel Harris! Not to mention other

Come one, come all to our second Super Mega Volunteer Service Day! Even though every day is Earth Day for us as FOW, we decided to go big this year in celebration of FOW’s 100th anniversary. We’ll be spread out throughout the park on this Saturday with 5 different locations to choose from. We’ve got litter to remove, invasive plants to cut, storm-water infrastructure to clean out, leaves & mud to scrape, trails to tend to, and so much more! Consider this your formal invitation to be part of this generation of stewards, who help us make our little corner of

keep calm and care for nature.

VU PHL is partnering with Friends of the Wissahickon for Earth Day!Friends of the Wissahickon take care and support 1,800 acres of the Wissahickon Valley Park for both people and wildlife!We'll be meeting at the Ridge Ave Trailhead!What we will be doing on Saturday, April 20, 9AM - 12 PM:VU will help FOW with litter removal, trail corridor cleaning, trail mud clearing, and tree plantingRAIN DATE: APRIL 27THNotes ahead of the event!You will need to register to volunteer here and with FOW's portal at the link below:https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=3abaeeaa-4338-4049-a280-7bde021d2ae3&envId=p-A3qQZqEDIEaS3rSwgeP0wQ&zone=usaParking & TransportationParking: We highly suggest carpooling! You can park in the nearby movie

Join FABSCRAP in our Earth Month SORT-A-THON! We will be open for 12-HOURS OF CONTINUOUS SORTING! Sign up for up to 6 hours of sorting!WHAT'S SORT-A-THON?Sort-A-Thon is FABSCRAP’s 12-hour fabric sorting marathon event, and we’re recruiting all our FAB friends to come and help sort fabric! Our goal is to sort 5,000 pounds of textiles across both locations! FABSCRAP will provide meals, and entertainment - creating an experience similar to a productive party and fundraiser.HOW DOES IT WORK?Participants can register for 2-hour sorting blocks and take home 3 pounds of fabric for each 2-hr block they complete. For example, 4

Earth Day Flyer We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Washington Ln. to the Farm for more excitement!  We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside,  flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi, Mel Harris, and Rumi

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber, experience the colors, fragrances, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions,

Celebrate Earth Day at the Schuylkill Center at the annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier and healthier.

Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

Riverbend is proud to present our "Ants on a Log" family concert featuring the Philadelphia-based band Ants on a Log. Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers on positivity, social justice, and silliness and has been featured widely in national media, serving as a soundtrack for social justice education and progressive parenting. Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults. The family concert will occur on Riverbend’s preserve in our Outdoor Classroom space. Tickets are limited due to seating capacity so get

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year’s schedule includes attractions from previous years: Our plant nursery’s seasonal kick-off and sale Garden tours Vendor marketplace and community resource tables Children’s activities   Plus special presentations and activities from our community partners 10am: Medicinal Highlights of the Botanical Garden In Spring, led by Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary 11am: Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, interviewed by Maria José Garcia of Sankofa Community Farm 12-2pm: Seed Exchange hosted by Nate Kleinman of Experimental Farm Network 12-1pm: Musical performances by Orchestra 2001 1-3pm: What’s The Deal

Explore Tai Chi while walking the preserve, bringing together body and mind.

Volunteer with UC Green to plant trees in West Philly on April 20!Join us for our annual Spring Tree Planting on April 20 @10 AMVolunteers please meet at 10AM to sign in and form groups, then disperse throughout West Philly to plant trees.Never planted a tree before? UC Green leaders will join each group for assistance.H elp us create a greener, healthier, happier West Philadelphia together!

Let's come together for A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service Project to clean up our community and make a positive impact on our planet!A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service Project Come join us for a day of giving back to our planet at broad hall on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Let's celebrate Earth Day by getting our hands dirty and making a positive impact on the environment together. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference in our community. Don't miss out on this chance to show

Support Students Aged 14-18 Learning Interior Design & Sustainability with a $25 Donation or Volunteer at Our Earth Day WorkshopSupport area high school students with a $25 donation or volunteer at ASID PA East & Design Philadelphia's Earth Day workshop. Students will have a chance to win up to $700 in scholarships provided by ASID PA East!!Join ASID Pennsylvania East and the Design Philadelphia Design Education Program for an incredible Earth Day workshop!🌍 Guided by experienced interior design professionals, this workshop aims to benefit and expose Philadelphia area schools students aged 14-18 to the exciting world of interior design while

Join us for a cob experience ... learn what it is, how to mix it, and help refinish the cob oven near Sankofa Farm.Cob Experience with Tiny Farm WagonJoin us for hands-on cob building at Bartram's Garden! Learn the ancient art of cob construction with artist Misty Sol while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your hands dirty and connect with nature!

Join Olney Culture Lab on Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm for a Revival Walk (Philly Celebrates Jazz Edition) through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating the history of jazz as well as our place in community with one another and with our natural environment. 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

Join us for a Revival Walk (Philly Celebrates Jazz Edition) through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney where we will honor the sun and nature.Join us on Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for a Revival Walk (Philly Celebrates Jazz Edition) through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating the history of jazz as well as our place in community with one another and with our natural environment.Originally created by dance artist / activist Lela Aisha Jones during

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert hundreds of pounds of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects! Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site.

Join CRCQL and our allies for our 4th Annual EJ march to bring awareness that Chester is our home, our community and we deserve and demand clean air and justice! Meet at Chester City Hall at Noon. March begins at 12:30pm. We will be lead by a drumline and walk/car caravan 2 miles to Covanta trash incinerator, the largest incinerator in the NATION and the biggest POLLUTER in Chester. Bring signs and noise-makers!! Lunch and after-party to follow at CAAT Downtown (515 Avenue of the States). Transportation provided for those who cannot walk or want to walk only a portion,

Join us in The Rittenhouse hotel's Mary Cassatt Tea Room for an Earth Day tea blending and sustainable jewelry event in partnership with Bario Neal, Philadelphia's sustainably-made and women-owned jewelry brand. Celebrating the bounty of Mother Nature, The Rittenhouse's tea experts will host an interactive tea blending session where guests will choose from a variety of herbaceous ingredients, aromatic flowers, and spices sourced from all over the world to develop their own creations to taste and take home. While you're making tea magic, the team from Bario Neal will fit you with your own custom permanent bracelet — their Lei

See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks"Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood.Join Hidden City

The workshop will provide guidance on how to make cyanotypes and chemigrams.Under the guidance of Lauren Fiasconaro, using alternative materials to traditional darkroom chemistry represent a way to continue the photographic tradition without the toxicity and problematic waste that comes with it. By improvising with materials that can be easily obtained and disposed of, the artist/creator is able to achieve self sufficiency and minimize environmental impact.If possible, bring a small, flat object with an interesting shape to use during the workshop!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the

Attendees should expect to learn practical skills about farming and resilient food systems.2ish-3pm farm tour and introduction to our business and the space3pm-4:30pm farm work, volunteer tasks – we will provide a range of activities for various abilities ranging from, bed preparation to turning compost to rebuilding and repairing fencing.4:30pm-5:30pm lesson with Amalia about “how to grow your relationship to food ways”We all hold deep connections to food. Memories. Stories. How can we radically imagine ways of building a deeper connection to the land through food, growing, cooking, and health. This workshop will begin with a presentation followed by a

Haitian Sos Pwa (Black Bean Sauce), rice, sautéed mushrooms, and fried plantains with stories inspired by Haitian author, Edwidge Danticat.Haiti is lauded as the First Black Republic for taking its independence in 1804.Whitney Frederic of It's Seasoned is making us a classic Haitian dish, vegan-style, with fried plantains on the side. She lovingly follows in the footsteps of her foremothers.We will pair this delicious food with the writing of Haitian author, Edwidge Danticat. Danticat writes beautifully about what it means to be "obliged to bear witness when countries of origin are suffering from violence, oppression, poverty, and tragedy."Enjoy food, music,

Join us for an evening celebrating the book launch of "The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity".“The only reason you’ll want to put down Ricketts’s lyrical tour de force is to make more art.”—Sarah Sentilles, author of Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn’t OursJoin us for an evening celebrating the launch of The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitaiton, and Creativity as well as the many luminous contributions that mother artists make to the Philadelphia arts community on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building. Light food and beverages will be served, and the author

Modern productions and interpretations of Madame Butterfly often aim to challenge or subvert the Orientalist and exoticist elements. Directors strive to humanize characters, avoid reinforcing stereotypes, and delve into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships while still maintaining Puccini’s masterwork. In this roundtable conversation, hear from the artists and creative team about Opera Philadelphia's new production of Madame Butterfly. Moderator: Dr. Derrell Acon, Vice President of People Operations and Inclusion Panel: Yuki Izumihara (Production Designer), Karen Chia-ling Ho (Cio Cio San), Kristen Choi (Suzuki), and Ethan Heard (Director) Part of Butterfly Conversations, Opera Philadelphia's series that aims to foster open and

Ars Nova Workshop presents the Detroit-based experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes along with the Sun Ra Arkestra’s Marshall Allen and DMHotep at Solar Myth on April 20. Formed in 1996 by Nate Young, the corrosive and blistering Wolf Eyes has mutated through a number of different forms, built around the core duo of Young and John Olson. Collaboration has been a constant throughout their quarter-century-plus history, including meetings with experimentalists like Anthony Braxton, Merzbow, Raven Chacon, and Richard Pinhas.

Join us as we watch, listen, and enjoy birds along the Delaware River! Walks led by Bird Philly member Holger Pflicke.Join us for a nice stroll along the river while birding. A Bird Philly member will be leading the walk along the river and helping us ID birds. All ages and abilities are welcome. Some binoculars will be available to borrow/share, but please feel free to bring your own.

Meet at Historic Rittenhouse Town 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! 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 specific meeting location will be

The 2024 Philly Maker Faire brings back talented makers/crafters/doers from Philadelphia and surrounding area. Makers will reveal their most grand work at the airy Cherry Street Pier. This fourth Philly Maker Faire returns with new makers and some returning favorites. Expect to encounter: ● Innovative demonstrations ● Interactive workshops and hands-on activities ● Design projects and entrepreneurial networking ● Engagement for all ages from K-12 and university level ● Business opportunities for local manufacturers and angel investors

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

Solo Society is Bringing together over 40+ vendors on April 21st in Philly! Come support smal businesses and shop sustainable!Welcome to the Solo Society Thrift Market Philly! Join us in April for a day of shopping, music, and fun at Location 215. Discover unique and one-of-a-kind treasures from vendors across the east coast. Whether you're looking for vintage clothing or handmade jewelry you'll find it all here. We'll be here on Sun April 21 2024 at 11:00 AM, so mark your calendars and bring your friends along for a day of thrifting and good vibes. See you there!

Join us for Wild Wisdom & Potluck! The Wild Wisdom course is designed to introduce common and underutilized wild edible, medicinal, and craft plants of the Philadelphia bio-region, ancestral homeland of the Lenape/Wingohocking people. Wild Wisdom will teach you to find, harvest, prepare, and cook wild foraged plants! The course is offered as a 4-part 3-hour workshop series covering each season’s bountiful harvest: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Classes can be taken as a stand-alone class, or as a discounted 4-part series with an optional wild-food potluck to follow from 2:30 – 4:30PM! Enjoy learning and developing new friendships with

Join us along 7th and Catharine St on April 23rd for an arts and sustainability centered day of fun! Registering ahead not required!!REGSITERING AHEAD NOT REQUIRED. This is to help spread the word!An afternoon of fun for all ages! The Everyday Futures Fest Block Party will take place on 7th and Catharine St in South Philly. Our whole block, Da Vinci Art Alliance, and Palumbo Park will feature temporary installations, music, dance, and storytelling performances, sustainable vendors, interactive workshops, and more! With more than 40 local cultural partners, community groups, and creators confirmed, there’s something for everyone at The Block

Barn expert Jeff Marshall will teach about the history of the variety of colonial barns that still dot the rural Pennsylvania landscape.

Celebrate Earth Week by touring the Arboretum before the Network for New Music's performance - A Murmur in the TreesJoin us for the first event in our Earth Week programming lineup! In honor of the eminent bassist Robert Black, Network for New Music will gather 24 bassists to give an encore performance of Eve Beglarian's A Murmur in the Trees on Sunday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. To register to attend the musical performance please use this link. Before the event, the Arboretum welcomes all to attend a campus tour with Arboretum Program Coordinator, Jennie Kelly. Tours will be offered

Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and

Azaleas, cherries, and dogwoods, oh my! Enjoy the splendor of Laurel Hill’s certified arboretum in all of its spring glory. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager, will lead guests on a tour of spectacular flowering trees and shrubs of Laurel Hill East. COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** SOLD OUT  Free/Ages 5 and under ** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. Please note –

FOR ALL AGES Explore Tyler’s bluebird boxes! For more than fifty years, volunteers at Tyler Arboretum have been monitoring the nesting activities of the Eastern Bluebird.  Please join us on this family-friendly tour to share this tradition.  We will walk the succession field and check on quite a few bluebird boxes.  We expect to see bluebirds, active nests of bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds, eggs, and young nestlings!  We will be walking on grassy fields, so bug spray and close-toed shoes are recommended. Please check in first at the Visitor Center patio window by 1 pm, where you’ll then meet your

Sunday in the park - acoustic music in the vibrant lush community garden settingOlney Culture Lab is proud to bring back the performance series at Roots Garden in Fisher Park. This new series of outdoor performances held in the lush green space of the Roots Community Garden in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia was a breath of fresh air for attendees and performers alike.Opening the series for this season is Dija. She is a local, independent, intentional musician, poet, and sound healer who transmutes pain into power through the creation and expression of art in order to assist in the