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Bioluminescence, light created by living organisms, is one of nature’s most incredible creations. We usually see this phenomenon in fireflies, but all around us lies a hidden world of glowing life. Glowing mushrooms dotting the nighttime forest, weaving through the...

The Center’s newest exhibition, Walking the Edge, is an exciting investigation into artistic expressions of the city of Philadelphia’s perimeters and boundaries, as well as other urban landscapes and natural spaces. For this community show, we invited the public to...

High inflation rates nationwide have made it more difficult for many people to put food on the table. This impact is even greater in areas of our city where stores selling fresh fruits and vegetables are few and far between....

Every year, monarch butterflies– those showy, Halloween-colored beauties– engage in one of nature’s most extraordinary feats, flying to very few secluded mountain valleys in Mexico. After wintering there, they begin a perilous journey north, taking three, even four generations to...

The plight of insect pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles– not to mention the songbirds that feed upon them– is finally receiving the attention it deserves. As public awareness of these keystone creatures grows, pollinator gardens are becoming more and...

“Feminist Flea Mini Market” is an evening market curated by Zissel of Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair and designer Bokeum Jeon to highlight local artists and makers for the holiday season. Featuring 10 unique vendors, 50+ local artists currently...

Come with us and celebrate the launch of the second edition of Eclipse Lit, Recovery! We’ll have live music, contributor readings, an arts and crafts marketplace, and more! This event benefits Laurel House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals,...

We live on a world of constant change. Join Temple Ambler EarthFest, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Temple Ambler Field Station, and the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University for a free, family friendly outdoor, interactive event exploring those changes...

Let’s Go Outdoors has teamed up with Friends of the Wissahickon to offer fun, free outdoor activities for the whole family! Each event will take place on Saturdays from 10:30AM-12:30PM. Join us at Kingsessing Recreational Center for a craft and...