Events

Here’s who they met and who you can volunteer with, too. Last night, Green Philly hosted our 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer at Temple University. Once again, this event reminded us why we love bringing our community together. Neighbors from...

Green Philly joined Laurel Hill Cemetery for a guided walk through Nature’s Sanctuary, a green burial area, led by Senior Horticulturist and native plant expert Gregg Tepper. The self-guided tour tour highlighted how native plants support local ecosystems, increase biodiversity,...

Things feel heavy for the environment right now. For the sustainability community, coming together to set “Sustainability in Motion” can spark ideas for change.   Over thirty-five community members, local experts, and the Green Philly team joined together on March 18th...

Philly GRIT brings climate stories to the stage Storytelling is a crucial driver of cultural change – yet climate change remains largely absent from the stage. A study of over 37,000 scripts from 2016 to 2020 found that only 2.8%...

Local civically-engaged residents met over 8 local orgs that are making a difference last evening at our second annual volunteer mixer. Last night, the new year began with purpose and passion at “Connect for Change,” the second annual volunteer mixer...

“Sustainability in Motion” will encourage roundtable discussions with local sustainability experts. Are you ready to tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event designed to inspire collaboration and drive solutions for our city’s...

This event covered topics including green initiatives, EV infrastructure, the 76ers arena proposal, building codes, and more. We hosted Sustainability in Action at the beautiful Arts League Philadelphia last evening, welcoming 86 registrants for an inspiring conversation and community engagement....

Last night at the Discovery Center, we had an inspiring evening of community, learning, and sustainability. Attendees of the sold-out Birds, Mussels, and Networking event connected with familiar faces and met new friends in the green community, all while exploring...

Discovering green alternatives to traditional burials & cremation Green Philly hosted an insightful Green Burials event at Laurel Hill on June 11th, featuring a panel of experts discussing sustainable burial practices and their ecological benefits. Nancy Goldenberg, President and CEO...