The 4th annual BAPS (Big A** Plant Sale) + Marketplace is a day of everything planty. Demos, plant based food, pots and a lot of plants.Join us for the premier plant market event of the year, marking the start of the growing season! Dive into a world of plants, locally crafted artisan goods, delectable vegan cuisine, refreshing botanical beverages, and more. Carefully selected vendors and non-profits will be on hand, offering a treasure trove of products and insights for all your plant-related desires. It's the perfect occasion to enrich your green space and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts!This is an

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

Our Tiny Tracks programs provide a time and space for young people (ages 3 - 7) to be guided into Nature Connection practicesOur Tiny Tracks programs provide a time and space for young people (ages 3 - 7) to be guided through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and nature literacy expeditions - all designed to allow for young people to be more aware of, and connected to, the Earth and her many children - rooted, feathered, and furred!

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse. We moved to a new space in BOK! We are now in Unit B05A. Please review the directions below for visiting our new space.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

Eat fried plantains, revel in the poetry of Melania Luisa Marte, and celebrate the last day National Poetry Month!Marte, a truly proud Afro-Latina, writes to us in English and Spanish about "self-love, nationalism, displacement, generational trauma, and ancestral knowledge."Artist, Yannick Lowery is cooking us fried plantains to go with these nourishing, rich poems, and songs from around the world about—you guessed it—plantains."his collection uproots stereotypes while creating a new joyous vision for Black identity and personhood." Check out Plantains and Our Becoming at the Free Library of Philadelphia.Happy National Poetry Month!

Meeting at 7301 Henry Ave, 19128. Parking at Wigard Avenue Trailhead. 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

This month we will be exploring collaboration in the workplace, what we can learn from the Secret Life of Trees!Join us for the AHC workshop Happy Hour Style! This month we will be exploring collaboration in the workplace, what we can learn from the Secret Life of Trees!Join us for casual facilitated conversation where we connect and learn a little something that helps us do our work better. This workshop is for anyone interested in created healthy and sustainable workplaces. Registration is required and space is limited. 1 Mocktail or Cocktail included.Make space to create healthy and sustainable organizations!Anne Harrison

The 2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Philadelphia with an all new official selection of films! This event is a traveling roadshow featuring the best fly fishing films in the world. Come for the action and stay for the camaraderie, all while helping to raise money for the waters we love. So get ready to kick back, drink a beer or your beverage of choice, and enjoy the cinematography that will get you stoked for the spring season.

Join us as we welcome authors Alyssa Cole and Kellye Garrett for a great discussion.We are very excited to welcome award-winning authors, Alyssa Cole and Kellye Garrett for a fantastic discussion and to celebrate the launch of Alyssa's latest book, One of Us Knows and Kellye's latest release, Missing White Woman.A Q&A session and special book signing will follow the conversation.Don't miss out!******Doors open at 6:00pm.Buy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! A ll tickets are non-refundable.Street parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available through the rear parking lot.******About the Books:One of Us Knows by Alyssa

Location TBD 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. 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

Hey there! Join us for a crash course on Cooperatives where you'll learn the basics of how these unique businesses operate.Introduction to Cooperatives 101Join us for our most requested workshop: Introduction to Cooperatives 101. Whether you're new to the concept of cooperative businesses or looking to deepen your understanding, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and learn about this community ownership structure which works to build democratic community control, participation, and wealth. Join us for an informative session that will cover the basics of cooperatives, their benefits, their purpose and principles, their models and membership structures, and a

Join us as we kick off the Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale!Enjoy drinks and nibbles with first access to the handpicked herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets.

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

Returning to the garden!PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Spring Plant Sale. This beloved neighborhood event directly supports the maintenance and operations of the Hill-Physick House.We will have hand-selected herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets available in the Hill-Physick garden on Friday, May 3rd (10a-5p) & Saturday, May 4th (10a-4p).We will also have a variety of local artisans selling handcrafted wares to accompany your new plants and flowers. Information about the artisans to be announced at a later date.

PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the annual Spring Plant Sale. This beloved neighborhood event funds the operations of the Hill-Physick House. We will have available hand selected herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets in the Hill-Physick garden on Friday, May 3rd (10AM-5PM) and Saturday, May 4th (10AM-4PM). During the Plant Sale, there will be vendors of unique wares and goods in the garden. On Thursday May 2 from 5 PM – 7 PM, join us as we kick off the Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale and enjoy drinks and nibbles with first

Join us for a special night of plant shopping and refreshments!Plant Sale Weekend Party & Pre-Sale EventFriday, May 3 from 5:30 - 8 PMJoin us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas plus native trees, perennials, and shrubs. Don't miss the Opening Night Party & Pre-Sale to get first choice of plants before the sale opens to the general public on Saturday, May 4. Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages.Proceeds from this event support Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society.

May is for Making! Join us at the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a celebration of making things.May is for Making! Join us at the Tacony LAB for a celebration of making things. Our monthly first Fridays celebrate art in a different way each month. Join us on May 3rd for a make and take extravaganza! We’ll be offering wooden laser cut characters to paint, screen printed tote bags, button making and pop up cards.Registration is apreciated but not required to help us plan. Light refreshments will be provided. Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts

Attend this virtual session to discuss Wild Philly by Mike Weilbacher with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia by Mike Weilbacher. This book is equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner and showcases the unexpected nature found around the Philadelphia region. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles!Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right  here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages.Guests will explore the preserve and visit activity stations to learn all about frogs.  Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all, but there will

Join us for a fun day of making paper and embedding beautiful elements from nature into your creations!Paper Making and Nature Embedding Come join us for a fun-filled day of paper making and nature embedding at 211 Lincoln Dr! Get your hands dirty and learn the art of creating beautiful handmade paper from scratch. Discover how to incorporate natural elements like leaves, flowers, and seeds into your paper creations for a unique touch. This hands-on workshop is perfect for craft enthusiasts of all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and connect with nature in a

Grab your friends and family for this hands-on workshop on how to sew basic pants.Must bring your own sewing machine!This is a series of how to make your own clothes taught by Tiara Orange. It is recommended you take her "for beginners" classes first before attending these more advance classes. Keep a look out for those classes held on the 3rd thursday every month from 6-8.Anyone participating in the classes will need to bring the required supplies to do the class. Pattern name and number is listed along a with link to buy. (can also be purchased at other stores)Requirements:Sewing

The members at Black Hound Clay have been hard at work and want to share what they've been busy making. Come out to look, support, and buy!Spring has sprung in the city and we're celebrating with an upcoming Spring Market for Black Hound Clay West members. This event is fully organized by members and we can't wait to show you what we've all been hard at work making!Look forward to work from:Cassie JonesCorinna CowlesFrankie IadarolaLauren DelkMarria NakhodaMeghann altomareAndrew LeeJosh LandowRoosterBridget KollerSarah GordonClaire EngelhardtRebecca Del RossiCaroline CharukNari kimBecky haviviSarah KelloggBetsy WeissJocelyn PettitSeraweat ArefaineMargot FieldSarah JamesLaura MecklenburgerLaura Blumenthal BeardMarket will take place

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Animal and portrait collages.Cut paper and magazines, and add some mod podge to create animals or a portrait or a scene, creativity can be found in every day objects.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on

Explore the Wagner museum and the collections, and learn all about things that are out of this world!MAY FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSESpace Rocks!May the Fourth be the day you visit the Wagner! Inspired by a certain legendary franchise, we’re looking to the stars for May’s First Saturday to celebrate the ways space can be even more fascinating than in science fiction. At 1:00 and 3:00, hear from Dr. Alexandra Krull Davatzes from Temple University’s Earth & Environmental Science department about on her work as a part of the HiRISE Camera Team. HiRISE is taking photos of the surface of Mars

Tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City, exploring the commercial history behind them.Join Hidden City as we tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City. We'll discuss the history of the businesses and buildings behind the faded ads, exploring signage as a window to the neighborhoods' commercial past: Piano Row on Chestnut Street, a concentration of print and publishing houses, Horn & Hardart Automat, and so much more."Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects

Help reforest 2 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants,tend,or plant native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park along the (River Trail).Dates of volunteer events:(Spring/Fall 2024 Tree Tending) First Saturdays of each month 1 - 4pm3-2-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)4-6-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)5-4-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)6-1-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)7-6-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)7-7-24 Sunday (9 am - 12) and (1pm -4 pm)8-3-24 Saturday (1 pm - 4 pm)9-7-24

Location TBD 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 sent by email

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

Location TBD 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. 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

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

Unlock your creativity and green thumb in our unique workshop where we combine the art of upcycling with the beauty of spring bulbs!Unlock your creativity and green thumb in our unique workshop where we combine the art of upcycling with the beauty of spring bulbs! Bring new life to thrift store baskets as you learn the art of transforming them into charming planters. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of planting spring bulbs, teaching you how to nurture them into vibrant blooms. Join us for a sustainable and hands-on experience that not only beautifies your space but

Meeting at Wissahickon Environmental Center Love Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia! On this Saturday, we’ll be working on a variety of improvement and beautification projects around the lovely Wissahickon Environmental Center (AKA The Tree House). Directly following the service day, be sure to join us for our 2nd annual Love Your Wissahickon fest at the Cedars House Café! 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

Join us at Gifts From The Garden for a day of exploring and celebrating all things nature-inspired and handcrafted!Gifts From The GardenCome join us at Life Do Grow Farm with Lady Danni for a fundraiser supporting Urban Creators on May 11th! Together we’ll take a foraging tour around Life Do Grow Farm followed by a DIY take home native seed bomb making workshop - all led by Lady Danni! Tickets are based on a sliding scale - any and all support is appreciated and will directly benefit with work we do for our community at Urban Creators, Life Do Grow Farm.Learn more

Gather at The Watershed Institute for a hike, nature activities, and a picnic lunch!Calling all nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and wildlife aficionados! Join us for a morning of hiking, shelter building (no prior experience required!), and learning about local wildlife at The Watershed Institute, a 950-acre nature preserve in neighboring Hopewell.The Watershed Institute has a beautiful LEED-platinum-certified nature center, a charming butterfly house, and miles of hiking trails. It also hosts one of the most popular summer camps in the area (selling out registration within a matter of minutes)! A picnic lunch will be served. Please wear sturdy shoes and

Cedars House Café Directly following our Love Your Park volunteer service day, we’re ready to celebrate all things Wissahickon! Stop by to learn more about the park and ways you can help keep it clean and beautiful; we’ll have games, a community art project, mini Trail Ambassador talks, prizes, and much more! This is a free event and perfect for families. No need to register – just stop by!