Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements - Events

Market Day

Administration _FNC — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:52:40 GMT

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:00 PM - Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:00 PM
Location: 8th and Poplar

Market Day

Administration _FNC — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:51:54 GMT

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:00 PM - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:00 PM
Location: @ 8th and Poplar

Volunteer Day @ the Lighthouse

Administration _FNC — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:51:06 GMT

Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00 AM - Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:00 PM
Location: Front and Erie Ave

Come out for a soft groundbreaking volunteer day as we gear up for the summer.
Bring your camera, we are gonna have fun!

For more details call 215-989-3566

First farmstand of the season

Administration _FNC — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:53:41 GMT

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:00 PM - Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:00 PM
Location: 8th and Poplar

Stop by for the first farmers market of the season.
Grab some delicious pesticide free produce.
Your wallet and body will thank you.

United Communities @ the Science Festival

Administration _FNC — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:33:07 GMT

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:00 PM - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:00 PM
Location: The Franklin Institute

Our planet is changing, but what is really happening? Famed ice core researchers Ellen Mosley Thompson and Lonnie Thompson and a team of museum interpreters will take you on a tour of our planet and its climatological changes with live media, onstage demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Stop by and visit our Urban Sustainability Leadership Academy team - they have a great activity planned.

Registration: Free (Registration is required)

Grow it. Cook it. Eat it.

Administration _FNC — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:31:55 GMT

Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:00 PM - Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Bartram's Garden - 54th St & Lindbergh Blvd

Everyone can grow tomatoes, but have you ever tried to grow mushrooms or spinach? And just what is kohlrabi anyway? Join us for an interactive experience at Bartram's Garden. Find out about various kinds of produce that is available locally and discover the science behind raising meat.

Tickets: $10
Register: Philasciencefestival.org

Teens 4 Good to sell @ Whole Foods

Administration _FNC — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:28:51 GMT

Thursday, April 19, 2012 3:00 PM - Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:00 PM
Location: 2001 Pennsylvania Ave - Callowhill

Stop by Whole Foods @ Callowhill for our Teens 4 Good seedling sale.
Get your Philly grown herbs and veggies for your container gardens and beds.

Teens 4 Good @ the Homegrown Institute

Administration _FNC — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:18:17 GMT

Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 AM - Sunday, March 25, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Springside Academy

We are excited to be conducting a worm composting workshop at Homegrown Institute's Spring Conference. The workshop will be lead by our youth and urban farm educators, Aviva Asher and Corrie Spellman. Register here.

Happy Hour: Dandelion

Administration _FNC — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:17:27 GMT

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Dandelion

Thank you to all who attended! See you on April 28th @ Route 6!

Happy Hour: Route 6

Administration _FNC — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:16:43 GMT

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Route 6

Happy Hour: Continental

Administration _FNC — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:15:48 GMT

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Continental Old City

Beautification Day @ the Carousel House

Administration _FNC — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:15:28 GMT

Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Carousel House

Urban Sustainability Forum

claire mceachern — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:49:16 GMT

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Urban Sustainability Forum

High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture

Location: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Date: February 15, 2012

Time: 6:00 PM (Reception) 6:30 PM (Program)

Register at: http://hightunnels.eventbrite.com/

At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels (Teens 4 Good's included) could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and quality of vegetables, small fruits, and cut flowers.

Urban farming is a fast-growing movement in the United States, especially in Philadelphia. As more than 86 percent of the U.S. population now resides in or around urban areas, the sustained use of urban farming could contribute to food security, food safety, and workforce development. Increased availability of fresh and nutritious food in urban areas could combat the alarming rise of obesity and thus reduce related healthcare costs in the United States. High tunnel projects could help eliminate Philadelphia’s “food deserts,” or urban areas lacking access to nutritious, affordable food, and provide more fresh and nutritious specialty crops to underserved populations.

MLK Day of Service

claire mceachern — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:11:57 GMT

Monday, January 16, 2012 9:30 AM - Monday, January 16, 2012 12:00 PM
Location: 8th and Mercy Street Garden

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia would like to encourage everyone to come join in the fun and celebrate MLK Jr. Day of Service. Volunteers from Engine 53, students, and staff from Furness High and Southwark Elementary School will join forces to beautify the community gardens at 8th and Mercy.

Volunteer Event

claire mceachern — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:42:28 GMT

Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hello Philadelphia - Come out to the Carousel House Farm for one last workdate. Hang with our youth, learn a new farming technique, and take home some fresh produce (workshare).

Please contact Corrie Spellman for additional details.

Last Hoorah!

claire mceachern — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:41:53 GMT

Saturday, December 03, 2011 10:00 AM - Saturday, December 03, 2011 1:00 PM
Location: 8th and Poplar

Join us as we put our farm to sleep for the winter. Learn to sew in cover crop, meet the youth interns in Teens4Good, and take home some fresh produce. For more details please contact Jamie McKnight.

Rittenhouse Square Flower Market for Children's Charities

claire mceachern — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:23:31 GMT

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 05, 2011 6:00 PM

"Paint Job" at the Lighthouse

Jeffrey Levy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:03:17 GMT

Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:00 AM - Thursday, March 04, 2010 4:00 PM
Location: The Lighthouse - 152 Wesat Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia PA 19133

Come join us whenever you can!

Advancing Youth Development Training & Training of Facilitators

Justin Thomas — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:29:32 GMT

Monday, June 01, 2009 9:00 AM - Friday, June 05, 2009 4:00 PM
Location: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc - Achievement Center

Launching the Federations' NEW Name

Justin Thomas — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:33:38 GMT

Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:00 PM - Thursday, April 16, 2009 1:00 PM
Location: Dilworth Plaza - Philadelphia City Hall

The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements will now be called
Federation of Neighborhood Centers

Forum on Healthy Food & Transforming Communities

Justin Thomas — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:54:07 GMT

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Temple University

presents ....

Can Local, Healthy Food

Transform Our Community?

Come and find out at the 4th Annual
Social Entrepreneurship Conference at Temple University.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Temple University,

Main Campus

Click HERE for more information or contact Jamie McKnight at ..
jamiem@greatsettlements.org or 215-989-3566 ext 1108

ARAMARK's Community Enhancement Day

Justin Thomas — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:47:55 GMT
Friday, April 24, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Lutheran Settlement House & Northlight Community Center

Through ARAMARK’s partnership with the Federation, ARAMARK will mobilize 300 employees to improve the physical conditions of two community centers: Lutheran Settlement House and North Light Community Center.

More information still to come ...

PHS/Philadelphia Green on their Distribution Day

Justin Thomas — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:52:58 GMT
Saturday, April 04, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 8th & Poplar

They will be distributing seedlings & supplies to community gardeners from our site. The T4G youth will be hosting and working in their garden that day

Students United for Philadelphia Agriculture (S.U.P.A.)

Justin Thomas — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:36:02 GMT
Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: WB Saul High School; 7090 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA

The day will have 6 youth led workshops highlighting urban agriculture and greening
the city. Groups represented that day are, T4G, Urban Nutrition Initiative (UNI),
Mill Creek Farm, Penn State, Weaver's Way, Farm to City, Urban Tree Connection,
MLK, Grumblethrope Historic House and Gardens, Central and Crefled.

College Prep Workshop

Justin Thomas — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:37:56 GMT
Monday, February 23, 2009 6:00 PM - Monday, February 23, 2009 8:00 PM
Location: North Light Community Center, 175 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127

When: 6 - 8 pm : Wednesday, February 23, 2009

Where: North Light Community Center 175 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127

What: Valuable College Prep Workshop for high school students and parents / guardians

Featuring: Speakers from the School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Futures and College Graduates

Contact Info: Billy Eisenberg at 215-483-4800 or weisenberg@northlightcommunitycenter.org