Sat. 5/18 

Fresh and Local Fair at Weavers Way
Weavers Way Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy stores will feature local vendors and farmers and plenty of delectable treats. Free samples and demos galore!.
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sat. 5/18

DIY Vertical Hydro Strawberry Garden Workshop
You've seen vertical hydroponic strawberry tower at Greensgrow Farms, now learn how to make one yourself..
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Sat. 5/18
Sustainability School - Stalking Wild Edibles
Local forager Dawn Toutkaldjian imparts her wisdom and enthusiasm for foraging wild edibles. Learn how to identify medicinal and nourishing edibles otherwise mistaken as weeds!.
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entries in along for the ride (9)

Tuesday
Dec072010

Along for the Ride: Cities for Cycling

"Race that train!” yelled Alex Doty. A familiar site was before us: a CSX train slowly lurching towards the Locust Street crossing to Schuylkill Banks Park. Charles Carmalt, Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU), was already halfway across the tracks.

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Wednesday
Nov172010

Along for the Ride: Stephen Bilenky

If, like me, you routinely lust after the beautiful bicycles populating our fair city, then chances are you’ve probably coveted one of Stephen Bilenky’s custom creations. My first encounter occurred last spring on a ride with Curtis Anthony, owner of Via Bicycles. We were taking a rest under the cherry blossoms along MLK Drive when an insane tandem rolled up. It was light teal and deep purple.

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Wednesday
Oct132010

Along for the Ride: Bike Fresh, Bike Local

Step one: Place local food activists, cycling enthusiasts and the rolling hills of Chester County into a pot. Two: Add a cup of glorious weather. Three: Sprinkle spandex to taste. Four: Bike 50 miles; immediately scarf lunch, turn in drink ticket for a Victory brew and voila! Bike Fresh Bike Local leaves you wondering if life could get any better.

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Monday
Sep272010

Along for the Ride: The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia

by Julie Lorch

I was terrified to ride with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia (BCP). Mere mention of the group conjures images of sleek cyclists clad in spandex racing up the Manayunk Wall and through the hills of Northwest Philadelphia. They have skinny tires and aerodynamic helmets. You will get dropped.

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Friday
Aug202010

Along for the Ride ...to the Perkiomenville Flea Market

By Julie Lorch

On one of the hottest days of summer, a friend and I embarked on a two-day bike trip to Perkiomenville. Every Monday, over 300 vendors gather at the corner of Route 29 and the Perkiomen Trail for what is widely considered one of the best flea markets around. We had our saddlebags ready for the 96-mile round trip, loaded with PB&Js, extra bike tire tubes and as much water as we could manage.

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