Lauren Belcher

Lauren (she/her) is the Marketing and Social Media Manager for Green Philly. Lauren, a West Philly resident, is passionate about leveraging social media and marketing to educate and inspire connections with the natural world. With a Master's in Biology from the University of Miami, where she focused on the significance of urban green spaces, Lauren aims to motivate others to step outside their comfort zones and discover the joys of green space exploration. Lauren loves to go on long walks with her dogs to find new green spaces, kayak, read and tend to her beloved Grave Gardens at The Woodlands.

Urban Birdwatching: How Cities Are Shaping Avian Evolution

Learn how birding improves mental health, fosters patience, and how to help avian populations. At the height of the pandemic,…

3 months ago

Explore Urban Wildlife: A Guide to Using iNaturalist

Using just an app, one Philly transplant reflects on how her phone, curiosity and desire to connect with nature led…

5 months ago