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POSTPONED DIY Workshop: – Don’t Toss It! Grow It!

September 2, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This workshop will not be held on September 2. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Learn how to get the most out of your groceries by regrowing your kitchen scraps. You’ll want to take notes for this one, so bring a notepad and pen!

Facilitator Bio: Levi Hudari Sungu’Ra is an African born in Philadelphia whose work focuses on community collaboration. He is a musician, author, and activist who incorporates ancient and modern therapeutic modalities while advocating for change that starts at a local level.

He is dedicated to cultivating and igniting the innate intelligence and creativity of youth and adults in a holistic, supportive environment that prioritizes open dialogue and cultural awareness. He designs and implements curriculums for schools in Philadelphia, as well as Liberia, and is also the founder of the African Science Academy.

Levi currently serves as the Lead Farmer at Mill Creek Urban Farm and is a co-founding member of the North Philly Peace Park.

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.