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Upcoming Events

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Garden Jams: Vertical Current

Known for their exceptional musicianship and genre-blending sound, Vertical Current fuses jazz, funk, soul, and gospel into an electrifying musical experience. A driving force in the Philadelphia music scene, the group will perform as part of Garden Jams, Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series.

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Horticulture Center Food Forest Workday

Participants will volunteer with the Philadelphia Orchard Project in the Food Forest at the Horticulture Center for a morning of weeding and tending to the dense food forest. Tools, gloves, and water will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Register to attend.

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Wings & Wildflowers and Exuberant Blooms

“Wings & Wildflowers” will take place on Saturday, July 19, with visitors convening in English Park for music, lemonade and cookies, nature-inspired crafts, and enchanting storytelling throughout the day. On Sunday, July 20, the fourth annual “Exuberant Blooms” program will burst with colors and fragrances in celebration of the variety and splendor of flowering plants, with opportunities for visitors to craft, sing, and dance.

Ends July 20, 2025

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Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).

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