BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grid Magazine - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gridphilly.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grid Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T203500Z CREATED:20260521T203500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T203500Z UID:10035902-1781550000-1781553600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Zero Waste Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:We learn and promote ways to reduce our impact on the environment we inhabit by reducing the waste we generate. Some examples are increasing food and yard waste composting\, improving recycling\, and reducing the amount of plastic we produce and use. Visit our web page to learn more about our goals and activities. \nJoin us to make a significant impact on our waste generation. We are currently meeting via Zoom on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM. Contact us at zerowaste@ttgmPA.org to request the Zoom link. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/zero-waste-working-group-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/circular-waste_1920_v2-1-m1hNDr.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sari":MAILTO:zerowaste@ttgmPA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T203458Z CREATED:20260521T203458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T203458Z UID:10035900-1780945200-1780950600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Steering Group Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Steering Group is the governing body of Transition Town Greater Media (TTGM). Comprised of representatives of each of the current Working Groups\, the officers of TTGM\, and any other interested and committed members of TTGM\, this body meets once a month to discuss current projects and initiatives and makes decisions regarding future activities. \nEveryone is welcome to attend these meetings and contribute to the discussions. We value your ideas and input. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/steering-group-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-TTGM_Logo-EiRmKX.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Town Greater Media":MAILTO:info@transitiontownmedia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T132338Z CREATED:20260429T132338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T132338Z UID:10032658-1779368400-1779372000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:How to be Online (And NOT Overwhelmed) Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to put your business out there online without feeling like you’re drowning in notifications.\n\n\nSocial media\, email lists\, websites\, newsletters; the list of places you’re “supposed to be” online never seems to stop growing. For many creative entrepreneurs\, the result isn’t visibility. It’s paralysis. \nIn this virtual session\, business coach Kate Gilbert cuts through the noise to help makers and small business owners build a sustainable\, intentional online presence that actually fits their life and business. Drawing on over a decade of running Twist Collective\, a successful online knitting magazine\, Kate knows firsthand how to show up consistently without burning out or losing focus. \nThis talk will help you: \n\nIdentify which online platforms and tools are actually worth your time\nCreate a simple\, repeatable system for showing up online with intention and consistency\nMove from overwhelm and overthinking to a clear\, actionable plan you can start using immediately\nBuild an online presence that reflects your brand and supports your goals\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll leave with a grounded\, realistic framework for being present online in a way that feels manageable and purposeful. \nAbout Tools of the Trades Virtual Pass:\nTools of the Trades is an annual hybrid conference dedicated to connecting artisans\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and beyond to the business resources they actually need. We believe that creativity is the engine of our economy\, but community is the fuel. \nThis event is part of a continuing education workshop series designed to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success on their own terms. We don’t just teach business; we facilitate a space where expertise is disseminated across generations and where no question goes unanswered. \nThe Tools of the Trades Virtual Program Pass provides you access to five live virtual programs offered monthly from April to August 2026. Program recordings will be available to all ticket holders. \nSee all events here: https://www.toolsofthetrades.org/post-conference-virtual-sessions URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/how-to-be-online-and-not-overwhelmed-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-to-be-Online-And-NOT-Overwhelmed-Virtual-Workshop-iIdHAo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T163000 DTSTAMP:20260511T205503Z CREATED:20260511T205503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T205503Z UID:10035203-1778847300-1779208200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Auction Fore Fresh Water DESCRIPTION:\, \n \n \n\n\n\nWhen: The auction opens on Friday\, May 15\, at 12:15 p.m. and closes on Tuesday\, May 19\, at 4:30 p.m.\nWhere: Online. \n\n\nView all items\n\nFor more than 50 years\, Stroud Water Research Center has focused exclusively on fresh water\, leading freshwater science and defining today’s approach to ecosystem research and restoration. \nSupport our work by bidding in our Fore Fresh Water Golf Outing silent auction. From jewelry to great adventures\, we’ve got you covered! All proceeds directly impact the Stroud Center’s work regionally\, nationally\, and globally. Thank you! \nSponsored By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-silent-auction-fore-fresh-water/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/daffodil_s550-WMEEmF.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Provinski":MAILTO:jprovinski@stroudcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T012314Z CREATED:20260413T012314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T012314Z UID:10032222-1776344400-1776348000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Creative People Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn to craft authentic\, compelling narratives to stand out in applications\, websites\, and creative opportunities.\n\n\nOpen opportunities are available for artists and makers year-round\, but fall and winter have a host of deadlines for residencies\, festivals\, and major opportunities the following year. Get your packet ready with the same care\, consideration\, and enthusiasm you bring to your studio practice\, and you’ll set yourself up for success. \nJoin Morgan Hobbs\, owner of Structure and Form Artist Services\, to discuss writing about your work. Hobbs’ experience working with artists gives her unique insight into common pitfalls in the writing process and how even an anxious artist can overcome them. \n\nReviewing loose standards for commonly requested documents: CV\, Resume\, Bio\, Artist Statement\, Proposal + website and social media copy\nWriting genuine and compelling text + adaptation for calls\nGetting started and the steps for success\nOvercoming Anxiety\, Procrastination\, and Cliche\n\nAbout Tools of the Trades Virtual Pass: \nTools of the Trades is an annual hybrid conference dedicated to connecting artisans\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and beyond to the business resources they actually need. We believe that creativity is the engine of our economy\, but community is the fuel. \nThis event is part of a continuing education workshop series designed to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success on their own terms. We don’t just teach business; we facilitate a space where expertise is disseminated across generations and where no question goes unanswered. \nThe Tools of the Trades Virtual Program Pass provides you access to five live virtual programs offered monthly from April to August 2026. Program recordings will be available to all ticket holders. \nSee all events here: https://www.toolsofthetrades.org/post-conference-virtual-sessions \nRegister Here URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-writing-for-creative-people-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Creative-Writing-for-Creative-People-Virtual-Workshop-q6y2mR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260220T182729Z CREATED:20260220T182306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T182729Z UID:10029108-1771959600-1771963200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Zero Waste Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:We learn and promote ways to reduce our impact on the environment we inhabit by reducing the waste we generate. Some examples are increasing food and yard waste composting\, improving recycling\, and reducing the amount of plastic we produce and use. Visit our web page to learn more about our goals and activities. \nJoin us to make a significant impact on our waste generation. We are currently meeting via Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7PM. Contact us at zerowaste@ttgmPA.org to request the Zoom link. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/zero-waste-working-group-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/circular-waste_1920_v2-1-m1hNDr.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sari":MAILTO:zerowaste@ttgmPA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000 DTSTAMP:20251121T205528Z CREATED:20251121T205528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T205528Z UID:10025062-1765386000-1765389600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Know to Grow: Everyday Actions for Greener Communities with Andrew the Arborist DESCRIPTION:Join local urban forester and content creator Andrew Conboy for an inspiring talk!\nLearn about how everyday people can help restore nature in their own backyards\, parks\, and neighborhoods. From planting native trees to removing invasive species and rallying volunteers\, Andrew shares simple\, powerful ways to make a real ecological impact in communities\, both online and in real life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnveiling the Wonders of Gardening: The Know to Grow Webinar Series\nPHS is delighted to present the Know to Grow Webinar Series\, a vibrant and inclusive program designed to nurture your love for gardening. This reimagined lecture series welcomes everyone\, from seasoned gardeners to those with a budding curiosity about the plant world. \nWhy Attend?\n\nLearn about the power of advocating for native plants!\nDiscover how to increase awareness about ecological gardening.\nAsk your questions and get answers during the live Q&A with “Andrew the Arborist.”\n\nPHS’s Vice President of Horticulture\, Andrew Bunting\, will moderate the discussion. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/know-to-grow-everyday-actions-for-greener-communities-with-andrew-the-arborist/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screen-Shot-2025-11-21-at-3.52.28-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T160000 DTSTAMP:20251124T143114Z CREATED:20251124T143114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T143114Z UID:10025138-1765206000-1765209600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Bast Fiber Working Group Discussion: Innovating with Hemp\, Featuring Edward Oneal Latimore\, Jr. DESCRIPTION:Join PA Fibershed and the Fibershed Affiliate Network on December 8 at 3:00 PM for a Bast Fiber discussion featuring Edward Oneal Latimore\, Jr with a focus on innovations in industrial hemp and mushroom-based materials. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\n\nEdward Oneal Latimore Jr. is a West Philadelphia native and Southern Oregon University graduate with training in Anthropology\, Emerging Media\, and Education. He founded Vaulted Solutions Inc.\, a veteran-owned firm focused on emerging technologies and operational efficiency. In 2018\, he launched Eastern Hemp Company to advance research partnerships in agricultural systems\, plant-based materials\, and product development in the hemp and mushroom sectors. Oneal also works with Think and Grow Solutions to design hydroponic and aquaponic farms that support education and community development. A veteran and serial entrepreneur\, he contributes to statewide hemp policy and develops consumer brands including Atlas Alchemy and Pepper Bru. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bast-fiber-working-group-discussion-innovating-with-hemp-featuring-edward-oneal-latimore-jr/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screen-Shot-2025-11-24-at-9.29.42-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20251110T021826Z CREATED:20251110T021826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T021826Z UID:10024323-1763640000-1763643600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:The History and Glory of Philadelphia Community Gardens: A PHS Programmatic Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join Community Garden experts Justin Trezza\, PHS Senior Director of Healthy Neighborhoods\, Jenny Greenberg\, Executive Director of Neighborhoods Garden Trust (NGT)\, and Sally McCabe\, PHS Associate Director of Community Education for Community Gardens to learn about the unique and rich history of Community Gardens in Philadelphia. \nMembers will enjoy stories and memories from years of work in and with Philadelphia Community Gardens\, and get a glimpse into what the future holds for these beloved gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nDATE\nNovember 20\, 2025 \n\n\nTIME\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n\nCOST\n\nFree \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY\n\nInformation on how to access the webinar will be sent after registration. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-history-and-glory-of-philadelphia-community-gardens-a-phs-programmatic-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CommunityGardens.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000 DTSTAMP:20251110T021557Z CREATED:20251110T021557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T021557Z UID:10024322-1762966800-1762970400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Know to Grow: Meet the Pawpaw: A Native Fruit Tree with a Tropical Twist with Andra Nus DESCRIPTION:Did you know North America has its very own “tropical” fruit tree?\nMeet the pawpaw! With custard-like fruit that tastes like mango\, banana\, and melon all in one bite\, this native North American tree is a hidden gem grown across USDA Zones 5–8. \nJoin pawpaw grower and expert Andra Nus to learn how to grow\, care for\, and enjoy this unique fruit tree. You’ll get practical tips on everything from planting to harvesting. \nUnveiling the Wonders of Gardening: The Know to Grow Webinar Series\nPHS is delighted to present the Know to Grow Webinar Series\, a vibrant and inclusive program designed to nurture your love for gardening. This reimagined lecture series welcomes everyone\, from seasoned gardeners to those with a budding curiosity about the plant world. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nDATE\nNovember 12\, 2025 \n\n\nTIME\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n\n\nCOST\n\nGeneral Public: $20\nPHS Members: FREE \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY\n\nInformation on how to access the webinar will be sent after registration. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/know-to-grow-meet-the-pawpaw-a-native-fruit-tree-with-a-tropical-twist-with-andra-nus/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/KnowTOGrow-e1762740942361.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20251006T182311Z CREATED:20251006T182311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T182311Z UID:10022965-1760032800-1760040000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Gerald Cyrus DESCRIPTION:Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with photographer Gerald Cyrus\, sponsored by the Darryl Chappell Foundation. Cyrus will discuss his work\, his 40+ year career and sources of inspiration. \n6pm – Reception with Cyrus and Chappell\, light refreshments will be served\n6:30pm – Artist Talk (presented in-person and on Zoom) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Visit The Print Center’s website for more details and to register for Zoom. \nThe Darryl Chappell Foundation’s mission is to empower Afrodescendant artists to achieve their highest potential\, with a vision of a community of artists working together to inspire societal transformation\, driving equity\, human rights and cultural enrichment in local communities throughout the world through art. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/an-evening-with-gerald-cyrus/ LOCATION:The Print Center\, 1614 Latimer St\, Philadelphia\, P\, 19103\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Event,Free,Hybrid Event,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GCyrus_by_Gioncarlo_Valentine_2024-smaller.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Print Center":MAILTO:info@printcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000 DTSTAMP:20250630T154036Z CREATED:20250630T154036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T154036Z UID:10019738-1752080400-1752084000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Know To Grow: Looking at Non-Native Plants with Fresh Eyes DESCRIPTION:A fresh look at the ecological and horticultural roles of non-native plants!\nHave you ever gotten into a discussion about the “goodness” or “badness” of a non-native plant? How about a lecture on why native-only landscapes are the only correct direction for horticulture to go? \nJoin horticulturist David McKinney for a thoughtful discussion on the value and complexity of non-native plants in our landscapes. While native plants are essential to ecosystem health\, many non-native species also provide important benefits including supporting pollinators and offering habitat for wildlife. \nUnveiling the Wonders of Gardening: The Know to Grow Webinar Series\nPHS is delighted to present the Know to Grow Webinar Series\, a vibrant and inclusive program designed to nurture your love for gardening. This reimagined lecture series welcomes everyone\, from seasoned gardeners to those with a budding curiosity about the plant world. \nWhy Attend?\n\nExplore how non-native plants can complement broader ecological goals.\nLearn how to navigate conversations about plant choices with nuance and confidence.\nAsk your questions and get answers during the live Q&A with David.\n\nPHS’s Vice President of Horticulture\, Andrew Bunting\, will moderate the discussion. \n\nCOST\n\nGeneral Public: $20\nPHS Members: FREE \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY\n\nInformation on how to access the webinar will be sent after registration. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/know-to-grow-looking-at-non-native-plants-with-fresh-eyes/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GrowToKnow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T200000 DTSTAMP:20250429T173412Z CREATED:20250429T173412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173412Z UID:10018758-1748372400-1748376000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Zero Waste Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:We learn and promote ways to reduce our impact on the environment we inhabit by reducing the waste we generate. Some examples are increasing food and yard waste composting\, improving recycling\, and reducing the amount of plastic we produce and use. Visit our web page to learn more about our goals and activities. \nJoin us to make a significant impact on our waste generation. We are currently meeting via Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7PM. Contact us at zerowaste@ttgmPA.org to request the Zoom link. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/zero-waste-working-group-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zero-waste_1-edited-p8nlmu.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sari":MAILTO:zerowaste@ttgmPA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20250429T173008Z CREATED:20250429T173008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173008Z UID:10018757-1747854000-1747857600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Protecting Biodiversity Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:We promote\, encourage and support planting natives to increase biodiversity and restore habitat to protect our ecosystems.  Ecosystems depend on a rich biodiversity to function.  And biodiversity is dependent on native plants that feed insects. \nJoin us to make a significant contribution to help prevent bird and insect decline\, habitat loss\, and global ecosystem collapse.  Gardeners of all levels of experience are welcome.  Anyone can contribute\, even if you live in an apartment. Contact us at biodiversity@ttgmPA.org to learn more. \nWe meet via Zoom on 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. Contact us to request the Zoom link. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/protecting-biodiversity-group-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bee-City-at-Ecofest-2023-BGzwSq.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marion":MAILTO:biodiversity@ttgmPA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T163132Z CREATED:20250408T163132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T163132Z UID:10018167-1746730800-1746734400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Virtual Open House: Certificate in Ecological Horticulture DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to create and maintain landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice? Taught by regional horticultural experts\, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deeper understanding of sustainable landscape design and management. \nJoin us at our free Virtual Open House\, where you’ll be able to meet some of our certificate program staff and instructors\, ask questions\, and get answers! A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants. \nThe Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture is self-paced and can be completed in one year of intensive learning or up to several years at a slower pace. The first four courses in the series will be offered in fall 2025. The certificate is unique in our ecological systems-based approach to landscape design and maintenance. Our program approaches each garden as a complex living system\, where plants\, soil\, water\, animals\, climate\, human activity\, and other elements interact with and influence each other. In hands-on and classroom instruction\, our program teaches design and stewardship strategies that address these relationships holistically rather than focusing on individual components in isolation. \nThe program will focus on our region here in Southeast Pennsylvania. Drawing from our deep expertise in this region’s ecology\, all instruction will speak to our local ecosystems. Here at the Morris we have a long history in the native plants of Pennsylvania — we have literally written THE book on this topic! Instructors in the Certificate Program will include Morris staff members as well as other local professionals that are regionally and nationally acclaimed in ecological horticulture. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/virtual-open-house-certificate-in-ecological-horticulture/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Education/Lecture,Free,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Certificate-Program-Open-House.png ORGANIZER;CN="Morris Arborteum &%3B Gardens":MAILTO:info@morrisarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20250402T210128Z CREATED:20250402T210128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T210128Z UID:10017982-1745521200-1745524800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Cliveden Conversation - The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death in the Early 19th Century DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden\, The Turmoil of Transition\, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844. The program is free and virtual; advanced registration through our website is required: https://cliveden.org/cliveden-conversations/ \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Gary Laderman is the Goodrich C. White Professor of American Religious History and Cultures at Emory University and author of numerous books including two on the history of death in America: The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death\, 1799-1883 (Yale University Press\, 1996) and Rest in Peace: A Cultural History of Death and the Funeral Home in Twentieth-Century America (Oxford University Press\, 2003). URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cliveden-conversation-the-sacred-remains-american-attitudes-toward-death-in-the-early-19th-century/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,History,Lecture,Montgomery County,Workshops & Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SacredRemains.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cliveden":MAILTO:jrouse@cliveden.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T203038Z CREATED:20250408T203038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203038Z UID:10018342-1744914600-1744920000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Marshes for Tomorrow Public Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join our Marshes for Tomorrow team for an online meeting to learn about our progress\, how public feedback has been utilized\, and next steps for towards implementing salt marsh restoration. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. \nAttendance at previous meetings is not required for participation. For those unable to attend\, this webinar will be recorded and made publicly available. Registration is free. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/marshes-for-tomorrow-public-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MarshesForTomorrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20250220T185433Z CREATED:20250220T185433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T185433Z UID:10017260-1742324400-1742328000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Outdoors Online: Composting 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual workshop to learn all about composting with Gwenn Nolan\, founder of Mother Compost. \nWhether you are brand new to the practice or have been making gardening gold for a while\, this workshop will help you become a more successful home composter. Packed with helpful information\, this one-hour workshop will include time at the end for questions. \nAbout the instructor: \nMother Compost was founded in 2018 by Gwenn Nolan with a goal of making composting simple and easy for her fellow Main Line residents. Being a mother herself\, she was frequently frustrated by the amount of food waste her household created and recognized that her pile in the backyard couldn’t handle it all. In addition\, she knew many people would love to compost but were short on the time\, space or energy needed to turn their food scraps into fertilizer. \nThis is a virtual event. The Zoom link will be shared in the confirmation email. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/outdoors-online-composting-101/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes and Workshops,Food & Drink,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Compost-Coach-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Lands":MAILTO:thansen@natlands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20250204T192744Z CREATED:20250204T192744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192744Z UID:10016940-1742320800-1742328000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Wildlife Ponds (ONLINE) DESCRIPTION:Join JOHN JANIK\, Owner\, Good Host Plants Native Plant Nursery\nTuesday\, March 18 • 6 – 8 pm\nPonds add beauty to the landscape and can provide important ecological services for the environment. Wildlife ponds\, which don’t incorporate fish\, are used as a place \nto breed for frogs\, toads\, dragonflies\, damselflies\, and a host of other beneficial insects\, which in return provide natural mosquito/pest control on your property. We’ll discuss everything from small barrel ponds to liner and stormwater retention ponds\, including planning\, installation\, maintenance\, appropriate plants\, and other tips to ensure success. \nThis class will be held online. A Zoom link will be sent to all participants prior to the class. \nMembers: $30 • Non-members: $35 URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wildlife-ponds-online/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wildlife-ponds-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morris Aboretum":MAILTO:education@morrisarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000 DTSTAMP:20250116T204304Z CREATED:20250116T204304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T204304Z UID:10016782-1739991600-1739995200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Protecting Biodiversity Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:We promote\, encourage and support planting natives to increase biodiversity and restore habitat to protect our ecosystems.  Ecosystems depend on a rich biodiversity to function.  And biodiversity is dependent on native plants that feed insects. \nJoin us to make a significant contribution to help prevent bird and insect decline\, habitat loss\, and global ecosystem collapse.  Gardeners of all levels of experience are welcome.  Anyone can contribute\, even if you live in an apartment. Contact us at biodiversity@ttgmPA.org to learn more. \nWe meet via Zoom on 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. Contact us to request the Zoom link. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/protecting-biodiversity-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bee-City-at-Ecofest-2023-BGzwSq.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marion":MAILTO:biodiversity@ttgmPA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T173000 DTSTAMP:20250116T204150Z CREATED:20250116T204150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T204150Z UID:10016780-1738686600-1738690200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Zero Waste Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:We learn and promote ways to reduce our impact on the environment we inhabit by reducing the waste we generate. Some examples are increasing food and yard waste composting\, improving recycling\, and reducing the amount of plastic we produce and use. Visit our web page to learn more about our goals and activities. \nJoin us to make a significant impact on our waste generation. We are currently meeting with the Media EAC Zero Waste Group\, via Zoom on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM. Contact us at zerowaste@ttgmPA.org to request the Zoom link. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/zero-waste-working-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zero-waste_1-edited-p8nlmu.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sari":MAILTO:zerowaste@ttgmPA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T203000 DTSTAMP:20250116T203835Z CREATED:20250116T203835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T203835Z UID:10016777-1737054000-1737059400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Inner Transformation Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Inner Transformation group is to provide us real-world benefits of becoming more emotionally resilient during tough times.  This work also helps us to make decisions in the absence of substantial data or authority to guide us.  We cannot expect the government\, corporations\, society\, or religion to always be there when we need them.  Aligning with Transition Town Greater Media’s practice and philosophy of self-sufficiency\, we are learning to make the best decisions possible in crisis when too little or too much information is coming at us.  To do so\, we make use of many different paths\, including communing with Nature\, Shamanism\, Quakerism\, Buddhism\, Native American wisdom\, quantum physics\, meditation\, strengthening intuition\, and receiving direct messages from the Spirit.  All paths lead to the same place and all are valuable. \nPlease join us for lively discussions and information sessions on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come when you can; no commitment is needed. \nEmail: LeeTTM606@gmail.com to be placed on the mailing list for announcements and reading material. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/inner-transformation-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-TTGM_Logo-EiRmKX.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lee":MAILTO:LeeTTM606@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T180000 DTSTAMP:20241118T205936Z CREATED:20241118T205936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205936Z UID:10015747-1734714000-1734717600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Know To Grow: Biodiverse Yet Appealing Pollinator Gardens with Claudia West DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Wonders of Gardening: The Know to Grow Webinar Series\nPHS is delighted to present the Know to Grow Webinar Series\, a vibrant and inclusive program designed to nurture your love for gardening. This reimagined lecture series welcomes everyone\, from seasoned gardeners to those with a budding curiosity about the plant world. \nJoin us as Claudia West\, a leading voice in the field of ecological planting design\, paints a spectacular picture of the new pollinator garden at the Arboretum at Penn State. Described as a marriage of brilliant space making\, expert science\, innovative planting\, and skillful installation methods; designers created a truly biodiverse garden that makes tiny pollinators visible and opens visitor’s eyes to the fascinating relationships between people\, plants\, pollinators\, and birds. Claudia will provide a window into the garden’s making and distill the methods used into practical tools for your garden or next project. \n\nDATE\nDecember 11\, 2024 \n\n\nTIME\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n\n\nCOST\n\nGeneral Public: $20\nPHS Members: FREE \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY\n\nInformation on how to access the webinar will be sent after registration. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/know-to-grow-biodiverse-yet-appealing-pollinator-gardens-with-claudia-west/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KnowToGrow.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000 DTSTAMP:20241206T203727Z CREATED:20241206T203727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T203727Z UID:10015988-1733857200-1733860800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Philly Waldorf Alumni Panel DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions and join us for a conversation with our graduates about their Waldorf experiences. We’ll be exploring how the Waldorf curriculum\, community and environment impacted our talented alumni\, and helped to shape their lives beyond Philly Waldorf. \nAt the Waldorf School of Philadelphia\, we provide the right learning experiences at the right time. We are a Preschool through Eighth Grade school\, located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-waldorf-alumni-panel/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PhillyWaldorf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20241118T205657Z CREATED:20241118T205657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205657Z UID:10015746-1732104000-1732107600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Gardening to Reduce Gun Violence DESCRIPTION:Join PHS for this informative discussion on the power of gardening and greening to decrease gun violence and improve health and quality of life. \nThis talk will feature PHS’s Vice President of Healthy Neighborhoods\, Keith Green\, two PHS Healthy Neighborhoods Staff panelists\, and Dr. John MacDonald\, Professor of Criminology and Sociology\, and Director of the Master of Science in Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. MacDonald conducted the citywide study on the impact of street cleaning on gun violence\, which will be discussed alongside data collected through PHS’s ongoing work through our LandCare\, Same Day Work and Pay\, and Community Garden Programs. \nOur speakers will share their perspectives on how these initiatives can help realize community aspirations while improving social and environmental outcomes in areas facing injustices. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/gardening-to-reduce-gun-violence/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GardeningToReduce-.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T170000 DTSTAMP:20240301T192708Z CREATED:20240301T192708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T192708Z UID:10011621-1725786000-1725901200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Urban Regeneration and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:The 5th International Conference on “Urban Regeneration and Sustainability” aims to address these challenges through in-depth discussions\, presentations\, and workshops focused on the latest trends\, best practices\, and innovative research in the field. \nThis edition will focus on various aspects of urban regeneration and sustainability\, exploring the latest trends\, best practices\, and cutting-edge research in the field. The 5th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability will encompass a wide range of topics\, including but not limited to; Sustainable urban planning and design; Smart cities and digital technologies for urban development; Resilient urban infrastructure and transportation systems; Urban ecology and biodiversity conservation; Social and economic aspects of urban regeneration; Historic preservation and cultural heritage in urban contexts; Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in cities; Urban governance and policy-making for sustainable development; Participatory approaches in urban regeneration projects; Sustainable construction and building materials and other topics related to sustainable urbanism and urban regeneration. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/urban-regeneration-and-sustainability/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="Polytechnic School University of Palermo &%3B IEREK":MAILTO:urs@ierek-scholar.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR