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Our day to honor one of the most special women in your life... your Mom... is Sunday. Whether your Mom has sustainable practices or doesn't know where to start, here are a few ways to get Mom greener:

Need some plans for tomorrow evening? The Cave of Forgotten Dreams opens tomorrow in Philadelphia. Posted by Julie

Summer's coming and with Memorial Day weekend around the corner many have vacations on their mind. Want to get away and avoid the green guilt that can sometimes accompany traveling? Here's 4 simple ways:

It finally feels like spring! The warmer weather has my body craving seasonal fruits and veggies that feel like a treat after the long winter. You really can get delicious produce in the Philadelphia region that doesn’t have a ridiculous carbon footprint. (New Jersey tomatoes anyone? ) Here’s some of what’s in season in the Northeast for Spring:

There would be very little point in my exhausting myself and other conservationist themselves in trying to protect animals and habitats if we weren’t at the same time raising young people to be better stewards.  – Dr. Jane Goodall Primatologist,...

Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating? Philadelphia is hosting some cool events in honor of Earth Day! No matter what you do today… think of how to green your surroundings, how you can lower your carbon footprint, and make a...

Looking for a 3-D film based on a true story? The Cave of Forgotten Dreams 3-D is coming to theaters on May 6th! A Sundance Documentary, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is hails from filmmaker Werner Herzog that takes you into the Chauvet Cave in France, home of the most ancient and inaccessible pictorial artwork known to have been created by man. For over 20,000 years, Chauvet Cave has (find out more and see the film's trailer, after the jump!)

Hey Philadelphians, happy Earth Week! What are you doing to celebrate? Why not check out some of the Earth Day events sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Festival. Here’s the lowdown: What: Earth Day at the Academy When: April 22, 10am at Academy of Natural Sciences Details: Get your science on and explore the world of water pollution, climate change and more. The Academy of Natural Sciences hosts Earth Day at the Academy. This is an ideal event for the whole family. Chemists, engineers and other scientists and experts will be there with their equipment including fish tanks and watershed models to provide a hands on demonstration. Free with museum admission. Go here for more information. Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Read on - there's more!

In honor of my current travels, I'm sharing an excellent Treehugger Post I found on 7 green phone apps!