Green Philly

Daylily Documentary Screening
2026-02-28 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Daylily is a feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different backgrounds, the film reflects on the fleeting beauty of life and the quiet meaning found in moments that often pass unnoticed. By observing these flowers, which appear briefly and are found everywhere, the film invites viewers to recognize the same fragility, value, and presence within themselves.

During the making of the film, I traveled to nine U.S. states and two countries, interviewing gardeners along the way, and ultimately finished the project with a deeper appreciation for the small, often overlooked moments we pass by every day. One of the most meaningful moments in the film centers on what many people casually call “ditch lilies.” Flowers that are easy to ignore slowly become something an entire community learns to truly see and celebrate.

Another powerful story comes from the history of daylily hybridizers and the ongoing efforts of today’s growers who are shaping the future of the plant.

Working on this project changed my perspective on life, and I hope it can offer the same inspiration to those who watch it as it did for me while creating it. This film brings warmth to winter and allows audiences to experience the peace and unexpected gifts that flowers bring to us all.

March First Saturday: The Natural History Road Show
2026-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Have your found rocks, minerals, shells, bones, insects, fossils and other specimen identified by science experts!

Are you a 21st century naturalist? Do you have natural materials collected on a personal expedition but can’t figure out the scientific classification for your findings? Come have your specimens identified by a panel of experts at the Wagner’s Natural History Road Show! Visitors can meet and chat with scientists who specialize in insects, fossils, bones, shells, rocks, and minerals. If you don’t have a specimen to bring, see if you can stump the panelists with one of ours.

Our panelists include professor of biology Dr. Jason Downs, entomologist Greg Cowper, and others to be announced soon!

Additional activities throughout the day include exploring our natural history collection, completing a scavenger hunt, drawing in the museum, and digging up and identifying different types of shark teeth! Visitors may even take their found shark tooth home with them.

Philly Unwrapped Virtual Community Engagement Session
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
We want to hear from you. Philly Unwrapped is a growing coalition of 40 NGO’s, government agencies, CDC’s Neighborhood Associations, food and beverage sector businesses committed to addressing single use packaging waste and the impact on our local environment and public health. These sessions will provide insights into the free Philly Unwrapped Waste Reduction Toolkit, which helps communities and businesses adopt a circular economy and waste reduction approach while saving money. It also includes a listening and community engagement session where we want to hear your insights on this issue. Please join us.

Seeking Participants for Focus Group on Earth's Future - $150
2026-03-14 09:00 - 15:00 | PA
Interested in shaping Earth’s Future? We are seeking focus group participants for a facilitated group dialogue conducted by researchers from Drexel University and Arizona State University on Saturday, March 14th from 9-3PM in Philadelphia, PA. Participants will watch a film, engage in discussion, and share their perspectives about how new technology, scientific research, and environmental interventions should be governed. No prior experience is necessary, and all selected participants who complete the focus group will receive a $150 gift card and lunch. You must be 18 years or older. Apply now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/earthsfuture-pa

Nature Journaling: Seed Starting Workshop
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Celebrate the oncoming Spring by using nature journals to explore and document the plants that are soon to bloom at the Discovery Center. Add to the biodiversity of your neighborhood by starting your very own native wildflower seedlings and helping us transfer last month’s seedlings to pots for Spring planting.
This is the Third event in our Seed Stewards series. You can attend just one, or come back for future events to trace the seed all the way through its life cycle.
REGISTER HERE

Block Printing Workshop
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | The Resource Exchange, 1701 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
A beginner-friendly workshop using erasers and rubber blocks to carve and print original art! All materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own paper, cards, or wrapping paper to print on!

Pi Day at The Franklin Institute
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:14 | The Franklin Institute, 271 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
There’s no stopping brainy fun on Pi Day!
Don’t be irrational and join us for Brain Awareness Day with a Pi Day twist! Let’s get rolling into the world of neuroscience with hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations, and expert dissections. On this day, you can have your Pi and eat it too!

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (pcSFN) is proud to host Brain Awareness Day at The Franklin Institute in partnership with Temple University’s Psychology and Neuroscience Program and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Faculty and students will help guide attendees through engaging neuroscience activities, including holding real, preserved animal brains.

Brain Awareness Week (March 16-22) is a global campaign celebrated annually in March to promote brain science, made possible through generous funding from the International Brain Research Organization.
Programming Round-Up:

Pi Reciting Challenge: Transcend our science performers! Find a roving performer with the Pi Day cart who will hand out stickers for you to proudly display your Pi knowledge.
Federal Donuts & Chicken: The first 314 who find the Pi Day cart and recite the digits of Pi will receive an exclusive Spiced Apple Pie donut, in partnership with Federal Donuts & Chicken, to celebrate Pi Day.
Pi in the Sky Tonight Show: Journey a(round) the universe and uncover the mysteries of curves and spheres in space. This interactive show explains the math and physics behind planets, orbits and other celestial bodies.
Brain Awareness Stations: 15 hands-on science stations around the museum offering additional programming around Brain Awareness. Highlights include:

Use Play-Doh to learn about the main cells of the neurons, and model your own neurons.
See real human brains and the brain of many species such as snakes and dolphins to learn more about how brains differ based on function. Hosted by Mr. Brain Dude.
Learn all about the importance of art in studying neuroscience by doing a scavenger hunt and drawing your own brain-inspired creations.
Model the importance of your skull (and wearing helmets) by dropping a plastic egg filled with candy and then trying to create your own “skulls” to protect the egg.
Visualize DNA by using candy to make your own DNA strands.

Sorting It Out: Philly Recycling in 2026
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | INDY HALL CLUBHOUSE AT 709 N 2ND ST
Philadelphians know that recycling is complicated, but it remains the most visible – and personal – touchpoint in the city’s journey toward a circular economy.
What’s the latest on recycling rules in 2026? How is Clean & Green tackling recycling & waste in the city? Where are private organizations innovating? And what are community activists seeing that the data doesn’t always show?
Join Green Philly for a candid State of Recycling conversation that goes beyond the blue bin to examine policy, equity, infrastructure, and the future of circular systems in our city.

Book Talk with Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics & WHYY's Susan Phillips
2026-03-20 18:30 - 19:45 | Head house books, 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Join Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics in conversation with WHYY senior climate, environment and energy reporter, Susan Phillips to learn more about the new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late.”
Plastic is everywhere — wrapped around our food, stitched into our clothes, even coursing through our veins. What began as a marvel of modern science has become a toxic industry that is harming our health, polluting our planet, and driving climate change. According to a recent report in The Lancet, the world is in a plastics crisis, causing disease and death from infancy to old age, and covering the planet with 8 billion tons of plastic waste. Without bold new laws, these problems will only worsen. Plastic production has increased exponentially since single-use plastic’s start, from 2 million tons per year in 1950 to 450 million tons per year today. And production is expected to triple by 2060. Given that less than 6% of plastic is actually recycled in the United States, all that plastic will continue to harm us, our communities, and our environment.
The good news is there’s still time to turn off the tap and live in a world without pointless plastic. That’s the hopeful message at the heart of the new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late” from The New Press by Judith Enck and Beyond Plastics with Adam Mahoney.
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Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose mission is to end plastic pollution everywhere. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor’s Office. She is currently a professor at Bennington College.
Susan Phillips is WHYY’s senior reporter/editor, covering climate, energy, and environment as part of the WHYY News Climate Desk. She is a founding member of the award-winning StateImpact Pennsylvania website and a member of NPR’s energy and environment coverage team. She’s a recipient of the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Journalism Award for her coverage of fracking in Pennsylvania. She’s also won the Associated Press Sandy Starobin Award for uncovering threats to drinking water related to gas drilling. She has received ten Edward R. Murrow awards including a National Murrow for a series of videos spotlighting local climate solutions.

Riverbend's Spring Barn Dance
2026-03-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Riverbend Environmental Education Center, 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, 19035, United States
This spring, we invite you to gather for a very special barn dance, a heartfelt farewell to the historic Snider barn as we know it before it begins its next chapter through renovation beginning Fall of 2026.

Come celebrate the barn’s history, honor the memories made within these walls and help send it off with love as it prepares to become something new while still holding the heart of what it’s always been!

Local musicians Box & String and a caller will be on hand to provide lively music and dancing instructions. No dancing experience needed. Just bring your joy and maybe a memory or two!

Don’t miss an unforgettable night at Riverbend!

Refreshments, including light snacks, beer for attendees over age 21, and soft drinks, will be served.

Camerata Philadelphia - Schumann & Brahms
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, 1904 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA – continues its 2025/2026 Center City Season at Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square (1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on Saturday, March 21 @ 1:00 PM.

Led by Music Director & cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program includes Robert Schumann’s 5 Pieces in Folk Style for Cello & Piano Op. 102, Clara Schumann’s 6 Lieder Op. 23, Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Op. 26; and features Opera Philadelphia violinist Gared Crawford, No Name Pops violist & media content writer Sarah Sutton, Washington Opera mezzo-soprano Kyle Engler, and Washington Adventist University music department chair & pianist Dr. Daniel Lau.

Free admission open seating. Suggested donations: $25 General, $10 Seniors, $5 Students. For more information: visit www.camerataphiladelphia.org, e-mail info@camerataphiladelphia.org, or call 610-716-5737.

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Women, Religion & Revolution
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives, 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
From making flags to hosting secret worship services in their homes during the British occupation, learn how the women of Philadelphia made important contributions to the Revolutionary War effort. This powerhouse panel includes historians and leaders from across Philadelphia.

Walk Around Philadelphia’s Spring Concert & Celebration at Cherry Street Pier with Batala Philly & West Philadelphia Orchestra
2026-03-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Cherry Street Pier
Join Walk Around Philadelphia for a Spring Celebration & Concert to mark the completion of this season’s winter perimeter walks and the 10th anniversary of the project.

Sunday, March 22
2:00–5:00 PM
Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd

This free, family-friendly gathering brings together walkers, neighbors, and partners from across the city to celebrate a winter season of exploring Philadelphia’s edges together, even through some of the most challenging weather that we’ve ever faced.

We’ll welcome spring with live music from Batala Philly’s samba reggae drummers and the West Philadelphia Orchestra Balkan brass band, along with plenty of space to connect with participants and community members… and maybe even some line dancing!

If you’re available, we’d love to see you there.

More info: www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org

Achieving Climate Resilience Through Urban Greening Symposium
2026-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is excited to announce that it will hold the “Achieving Climate Resilience Through Urban Greening” Symposium on March 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA at the Science History Institute (315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106). The day-long conference will convene business-owners, professionals, and other interested parties that work in the urban greening fields and other issues relating to water and tree canopy management, quality, equity, and climate resilience.

The symposium will include two tracks, Urban Greening Management: New Approaches, Stewardship, and Maintenance, as well as Funding & Financing Opportunities for Community Greening & Water Infrastructure, as well as an Opening Plenary. This year’s symposium will have a focus on urban forestry in support of our newly launched Urban Forestry Initiative and the implementation of the Philly Tree Plan.

We are pleased to announce the Opening Plenary for this year’s Symposium! Our program will be kicked off by Marco Finazzi, PE, PMP, and Roland Jones of CIS with their presentation, “Beyond Traditional Procurement: The Community-Based Partnership Model for Equitable Green Stormwater Infrastructure at Scale.” We will then hear from presenters in sessions across tracks from Ferguson Waterworks, Land+, LLC and Laurel Hill, Jacobs, SALT Design Studio, Meliora Design, and the Center for Watershed Protection! More details to follow.

New this year: We are proud to offer a virtual ticket option to attend our sessions from the comfort of your home!

When: Wednesday, March 25, 9AM-4PM (Registration opens at 8AM)

Where: Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Tickets:

SBN Members (Inclusive of GSI Partners & UFI): $125
General Admission: $155
Non-Profits & Government Employees: $90
Young Professionals: $60
Virtual Ticket: $55

Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.

Discovery Day - Rock Climbing, Sustainability & more
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121, United States
Discovery Days are monthly events at the Discovery Center that are free and open to the public. These events are co-hosted by Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) and Audubon Mid-Atlantic (AMA). Each month provides opportunities for community members to experience different adventures and activities related to the outdoors. Come visit!

In March, POBS will be offering free rock climbing at our indoor rock wall. The activity is suitable for participants of any experience level, including beginners, ages 8 and up. POBS will provide equipment and instruction. Four climbing sessions will be offered over the course of the day on a first come, first serve basis. Participants must fill out a risk and liability waiver in order to participate. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older.

Audubon Mid-Atlantic will be hosting an Environmental Resource Fair from 11-3pm, and the launch of our Resource Library from 2-3:30pm!

Check out the resource fair near the Parking Lot (or in the great hall if it rains) and receive resources from organizations that are building sustainable, healthy communities and ecosystems. Come to Audubon’s table around 1:30pm to listen about our sustainability work! If you are interested in tabling at the fair, fill out this form. We are also partnering with Energy Coordinating Agency who will provide a PGW Conservation Workshop with DIY kits from 11:30-1pm. Click here to sign up!

Walk up the trail to our Lobby to celebrate the launch of our brand new Resource Library! It will have books for people of all ages, covering the topics of environmental justice, birds, and general nature. This event will include giveaways and light refreshments. Click here to register.

The Discovery Center Team is hosting a Volunteer Work Day from 10-1pm! We will work to remove and replace our reservoir fence! Built when the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir was decommissioned in the 1970s, this chain-link fence will now be replaced with a less obtrusive cable fence. Volunteers will be helping to cut, remove, and dispose of sections of fencing, and then installing the new low visibility cables. Brief orientation sessions will take place at the top of the hour from 10 am-1 pm. Please wear work shoes or boots and long sleeves. Gloves and safety equipment will be provided. Click this link to sign up!

Easter Egg Hunt + Crafts!
2026-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives, 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
It’s back! Join us at Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year, we will have raffles, crafts and more! This event is perfect for children of all ages, and a great way to welcome the spring season with family-friendly fun. Don’t forget to bring your own basket for the egg hunt!

Admission is free, but registration is strongly encouraged. To secure your spot, please sign up at https://www.hsgmuseum.org/events.

First Friday: Our Plastic Planet
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Have you ever wondered how plastic became a problem? Are there viable solutions to reducing plastic waste? Stop by the Science History Institute’s April First Friday event to learn the answers to these vital questions.

Guests will be introduced to a few of the first synthetic materials produced and see how these plastics compare to their natural counterparts. They will also be discussing how and why plastic waste became a concern, and the ways in which plastics are affecting our environment.

The library will be showing off some of the earliest dye sample books on synthetic materials in our collections as well as materials on plastic waste management. Swing by the book display to get a closer look and learn how you can access the collections in the Othmer Library!

Additionally on view in our museum is the latest ExhibitLab display, “Objects That Tell Stories: Recent Acquisitions,” which includes plastic artifacts that contribute to ongoing dialogue about the life of synthetic materials.

Meet representatives from the local organization ECHO Systems, whose mission is to stop trash where it starts and break the plastic cycle. Stop by to learn about their newly developed Philly Unwrapped Toolkit, a practical guide to help restaurants, cafes, and other businesses reduce single-use packaging, cut costs, and build stronger community trust.

Aquatic Saturday at the Discovery Center - Clever Critters!
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
The Strawberry Mansion Lake has been here for decades, let’s see what’s inside! Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing and documenting this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change.
For April 4th, we’re focusing on our insect larvae and caring for their habitats. We’re using Leaf Packets to collect our aquatic macroinvertebrates, sampling in different spots in the reservoir. Their presence can help us plan future habitat restoration. You’ll learn how to identify what we find, and assist with planting native plants. Joining us is AMA Delaware River Watershed team, and they’ll host a separate activity on the trail: showing us how to plant native bushes that can provide more habitat for our insects.
Throughout the year, you can try our rotating activities of exploring microorganisms and macroinvertebrate sampling during warmer weather. This community science data will be collected and utilized for future management. Kid-friendly activities are available like using children binoculars, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts (adult supervision is needed). Lastly, take a walk on our trail and waterwalk to learn more about our conservation projects! Reach out to audubon@discoveryphila.org if you have any questions.
Register here!

Mountainfilm on Tour
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Enjoy adventure-filled documentaries that inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas.

Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit.

Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

This event is free and open to the public, however, pre-registration is required. Please click here to register.

Quizzo for A Cause
2026-04-08 17:30 - 20:30 | mcgillins, 1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Quizzo for a Cause | April 8 | McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia

All-you-can-eat buffet, open bar, and fast-paced trivia — all for $65. Every ticket supports mentorship for young people across Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey. Tickets are going fast: http://give.classy.org/phillyquizzo

Made in Philadelphia Spring Market
2026-04-10 12:00 - 2026-04-12 18:00 | Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Come out and support a lineup of small businesses from Philadelphia and the tri-state area at the Made in Philadelphia Spring Market 2026. Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, jewelry, home goods, specialty foods, and more to Dilworth Park for a vibrant weekend outdoor market in the heart of Center City.

The Made in Philadelphia Spring Market takes place Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, 2026. Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift, treating yourself to something handmade, or simply enjoying time outdoors, this free family-friendly market offers something for everyone.

Brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia, in cooperation with the Center City District, the Made in Philadelphia Market Series celebrates local creativity throughout the year at Dilworth Park.

Visit www.madeinphila.com for updates and follow on social media, Instagram @philaholidays and Facebook @madeinphila.

Location: Dilworth Park (West Side of City Hall)
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hours: Friday & Saturday 12pm–8pm | Sunday 12pm–6pm

Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session
2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | PHMC, 4601 Market Street, Philadlephia, PA, United States
Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Toolkit and Engagement Event
April 14, 2026

Philly Unwrapped: Cut Waste. Cut Costs. Protect Public Health and Local Vulnerable Communities.

Philadelphia spends millions every year managing waste.

Almost nothing prevents it.

At the same time, food and beverage businesses are required to purchase single-use packaging that increases operating costs and contributes to pollution that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities where waste is processed and incinerated.

There may be a better, less wasteful way — and it saves money and protects public health.

Philly Unwrapped is bringing together restaurant owners, cafés, caterers, corner stores, food trucks, event venues, hospitality operators, community leaders, and public officials to explore practical waste prevention strategies that work in Philadelphia.

What This Is
Join ECHO Systems, The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, Rethink Disposable’s Clean Water Fund and Trash Academy in this informative and engaging community event.

Learn How to Use the Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Toolkit — a free, practical resource designed specifically for local food-sector businesses.

Case studies show that businesses implementing reuse and waste prevention strategies save between $3,000–$22,000 annually, while reducing trash volume, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening customer loyalty.

Attendees will be able to join a funding consortium to demonstrate business need and interest in supporting a just transition toward reuse and waste prevention.

This event includes a community listening session. We want to hear directly from residents and business owners about concerns, barriers, and opportunities as we work to attract funding and build a just transition.

Who Should Attend

Restaurant, café, and food truck owners
Caterers and event operators
Corner store and grocery operators
Hospitality managers
Community leaders and residents
Institutions and neighborhood organizations

We warmly invite City Councilmembers, local representatives, community development corporations, business improvement districts, and neighborhood organizations to join this conversation. Advancing waste prevention presents an opportunity to strengthen fiscal stewardship, support local businesses, and protect public health — and we look forward to working together to explore what that can look like for Philadelphia.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Clear, implementable cost-saving strategies
Access to the free Philly-specific Toolkit
Early information about upcoming grant opportunities and how to participate in the funding consortium
Connections to a growing network of local businesses and partners
An opportunity to help shape future funding and policy priorities

This is not a lecture. It’s a practical working session focused on real-world solutions.

Event Details

Location: PHMC — 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Transportation: Free onsite parking available at 47th & Haverford (see attached map) Also walking distance from the L

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM- arrive promptly

Other Details: Light fare + coffee provided

Cost: Free — registration required

Funding provided by EPA Region 3’s Thriving Communities – Green & Healthy Homes Initiative.

With support from the Story of stuff project and a generous match from Jeffery A Miller catering

Coffee provided by High Point Cafe.

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Bird Box Workshop at the Discovery Center
2026-04-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121, United States
Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd in learning how to create a bird box for your own home or green space! Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd both share a mission of maintaining local ecosystems along the Schuylkill and Delaware River, and this is where your stewardship can help.
We will begin the workshop with a bird tour around Discovery Center and discuss why bird boxes (also known as nesting boxes) are essential to birds due to the decline of natural habitats. Then, each participant will have the opportunity to assemble a bird box kit (using hammers and nails) which you will be able to take home at the end of the session! Instructions for mounting and ongoing maintenance will be included as well.
Registration is required, with 20 spots available (if you and a child or friend want to work on one bird box together, you can sign up as one spot).
Click here for Registration

RAIR Flea Market
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Revolution Recovery, 7333 Milnor St, Philadelphia, PA, 19136, United States
We are excited to announce our first ever RAIR Flea Market on April 19th from 11am-4pm!

All items available for purchase were directly pulled from the waste stream at our host recycling facility, Revolution Recovery, 7333 Milnor Street in Tacony. BYOB (bring your own bag) to hold all your RAIR finds.

Funds raised will directly support RAIR 2026-2027 programming! ?

We can’t wait to see you there ? Click the event link for more information!

*This event is rain or shine – we will relocate to one of the warehouses at the recycling facility in case of inclement weather. Please follow us on Instagram (@rair_philly) for updates as it gets closer to the event.

Pennsylvania Piedmont: The Wildlands of Southeastern PA
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Celebrate Earth Day and National Parks Week with ecologist Roger Latham! Presented in partnership with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Valley Forge Park Alliance.

Step into the Pennsylvania Piedmont with ecologist and conservation biologist Roger Latham to uncover the unique geology and ecology that make Southeastern PA’s wildlands truly special. Explore freshwater tidal marshes, mafic glades, forests on diabase soils, and serpentine barrens–all home to many state-endangered species. Learn about the natural history and ongoing stewardship of these ecosystems, found nowhere else in the state.

Roger Latham has worked as a research ecologist, conservation biologist and environmental planner since 1973. He earned his Ph.D. in biology at the University of Pennsylvania and conducts applied research and planning for the National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, Natural Lands Trust, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Audubon, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and other organizations and agencies involved in wildland restoration and management and endangered species recovery.

Earth Day Outdoor Film Showing
2026-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | PA
Join us at the Crossroad’s Women’s Center for an outdoor showing of films for Earth Day. This event is one in a series of events leading up to the Project Rummage Runway Fashion Show where the theme is Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Repair.

Evil Genius x Clean Water Action Earth Day Happy Hour
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
You can’t have good beer without clean water. Join Clean Water Action and Evil Genius Beer Company for a post–Earth Day happy hour at the Evil Genius taproom in Fishtown. Members of our Philadelphia team will be there to chat about our state and local campaign efforts. Join us for this post Earth Day celebration and help evil do good for our environment and health.

$1 from every beer sold supports our work to end illegal dumping, reduce flooding through community green spaces, and protect families and firefighters from toxic PFAS.

Cobbs Creek Celebrate Trails Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Thomas ave and C obbs Creek Parkway, at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave. , Philadelphia
Cobbs Creek Celebrate Trails Day will celebrate its sixth year running on Saturday, April 25th 2026 from 10am-2pm at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave.

Brought to you by Clean Air Council and the Cobbs Creek Watershed Coalition, this free event will kick off at 9:30am with a WeWalk to explore the paved Cobbs Creek Trail. Beginning at 10:00am attendees can interact with over two dozen exhibitors offering family friendly games, resources, information, education, and activities for residents to connect with including sharing ideas for the upcoming Little Nature Playgrounds on Cobbs Creek Trail. The event will conclude with a raffle and a chance to win prizes. Thanks to Healing Through The Land for providing snacks and refreshments for participants.

The day’s schedule is filled with free activities including horseback riding, a birding walk, fishing, book giveaway, and more. See the complete event schedule below, help spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors to come out and enjoy Cobbs Creek Park together. Stay updated by following the Cobbs Creek Watershed Coalition Facebook and Instagram pages.

Astronomy Day 2026 at The Franklin Institute
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | The Franklin Institute, 271 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory.

Featured Programming:

Solar Viewing in Science Park: Safely view the sun with telescopes and custom solar-viewing tents.
Space Suit Show: Do you have what it takes to visit space, or at least dress the part? Learn the ins and outs of a space suit to prepare you for your future travels.
Explosive Trash Can Rocket Launch Finale: See science performers launch a 40-gallon trash can into the sky using our favorite ingredient, liquid nitrogen.
Special Guest: Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts

Camerata Philadelphia - Season Finale
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 | The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, 1904 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA – concludes its 2025/2026 Center City Season at Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square (1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on Saturday, April 25 @ 1:00 PM.
Led by Music Director & cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program includes Beethoven’s Serenade in D for String Trio Op. 8, Francis Poulenc‘s Sonata for Cello & Piano FP 143, Brahms’ Trio in E-flat for Violin, Viola (Horn) & Piano Op. 40; and features Opera Philadelphia violinist Gared Crawford, No Name Pops violist & media content writer Sarah Sutton, and The College of New Jersey piano professor Dr. Tomoko Kanamaru.
Free admission open seating. Suggested donations: $25 General, $10 Seniors, $5 Students. For more information: visit www.camerataphiladelphia.org, e-mail info@camerataphiladelphia.org, or call 610-716-5737.
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