Events

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s the best local and green events to kick back, whether you’re a foodie or outdoor lover:

Happy Friday, readers! Looking for something to do this weekend? We've rounded up local and sustainably-minded events for you:

Looking for an event that combines sustainability and technology? Philly EcoCamp is a series of events to promote sustainability and environment through technology, happening in Philadelphia June 20-22. Here's an overview of what to expect for the weekend. EcoCamp Philadelphia 2014 Schedule:

Drinks, convo & a night at City CoHo: what could be better? The Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is hosting an evening at their office to chat about sustainability and the media. As described on the Sustainability Buzz: Drinks and Conversation with Philly's Media website:

Veg-consuming friends: Ever walk around a festival endlessly searching for serious options? As I wandered along the Italian Festival this past weekend, I realized there was a lack of vegetarian food from vendors besides popcorn, pizza and fried anythings. Good news for you: The first-ever Philly VegFest is coming to Headhouse Square on Saturday, June 14th. Find out more about what you can expect, after the jump!

Want to bike in the best bike commuting city? Your opportunity for the Annual Bike to Work Day is this Monday! (UPDATED)

Love Your Park Week is back! Love Your Park Week, created by the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Rec, celebrates Philly's park scene and outdoor space. The week includes a boatload of events, educational programs, tours, service projects and more. Love Your Park Week kicked off on Saturday in Philly with a Kickoff Service Day.  Projects across the city cleaned over 80 parks.  The Philadelphia PumpTrack (which is a dirt course of bumps, jumps and berms, designed for BMX and mountain bikes) debuted on Saturday at 53rd & Parkside Avenue, right by the Parkside Evans Recreation Center.  Wondering how else you can celebrate Love Your Park Week? Here's a few of the events going on this week.

Dine out on May 22nd and help out a Philly environmental nonprofit, too! We're psyched to share: Dine out for the Environment - Philly Many of our favorite restaurants are supporting local farms, reducing waste & chemicals and using smarter options for the city's footprint.  Dine Out for the Environment is the first city-wide restaurant event, showcasing our city's most sustainable dining options. How can you join in on the action?

Spring is here! Philadelphia's green community emerges from the woodwork with a nonstop calendar of awesome, local events. Here's two events coming up on Monday you won't want to miss.