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Don’t just whine about Philly’s dirty streets. Do something about it! On Saturday, April 7th from 9 AM to 2 PM, volunteer with Philly Spring Cleanup Day. This year’s Cleanup theme is ‘Beautifying our City together one block at a time,’...

Sustainability friends – get ready for a night weekend at the movies. The 2018 Environmental Film Fest is returning from April 6-8th with 34 films from around the world. Films include 9 features, 25 shorts, 11 woman directors, and international...

Our favorite (locavore) time of the year is here! The 14th Annual Brewer’s Plate, hosted by Fair Food, will return to the Kimmel Center on Friday, March 30, 2018. Brewer’s Plate brings together an all-star roster of local breweries, distilleries, chefs, and food artisans. Usually held on Sunday,...

I hate stuff. I hate buying stuff, I hate shopping for stuff, and I hate having a ton of stuff cluttering up my home. We live in a small Philadelphia rowhouse with no attic for storage and tiny closets that...

Water, water everywhere? The 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show officially opens its doors to the public tomorrow, March 3rd. This year’s theme, “Wonders of Water,” doesn’t disappoint. As always, the Flower show entrance features a huge display to wow. This time,...

Are you a female grad student? Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) of Greater Philadelphia announced its 2018 Scholarship Application. To promote leadership, achievement and professional development of women, SWEP provides 2 graduate scholarships ($3000/each) for women pursuing environmental careers. They...

Remember a few months ago when we were talking about making Philly streets safer for bikes? Unfortunately, City Council has a bill right now that is set to do the opposite. Councilmember Jannie Blackwell introduced Bill 18013400 last Thursday that says...

How can urban spaces connect us to those around us? Nestled at 1501 Cherry St, the Friends Center is the Quaker Hub for Peace and Justice in Philadelphia. But beyond the use for those of Quaker faith, the sustainable center welcomes...

The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)  named Forbidden Drive 2018 Trail of the Year. Forbidden Drive: Trail of the Year The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee designates a Trail of the Year to help build support and raise awareness...