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Teens Cultivate Soil and Safety at the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden

When the world is overwhelming, dangerous, or stressful, the Sankofa community farm serves as a space to educate and affirm.…

10 months ago

Plant-based as resistance: Veggie Mijas reconnects BIPOC communities to the land

From storytelling workshops to seed swaps, they’re cultivating more than just vegetables in Philly and nationally. As the price of…

11 months ago

Eco-Explainer: What is Environmental Justice?

You've seen environmental justice come under fire. But what does the term mean? Here are the basics of what it…

11 months ago

Can a greener Philly reduce crime?

In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to…

11 months ago

Sustainability with substance: How local green entrepreneurs strive for success

Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here's how these local businesses build trust one decision…

12 months ago

Is Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key takeaways from local residents.

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and…

12 months ago

Four Ways Philly can grow its tree canopy

The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here are some ideas we could steal from…

12 months ago

The City’s Tree Plan calls for significantly increasing our leafy coverage. So, why are our large trees continued to be chopped down?

How one neighbor’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma.  “SAVE MY TREE!” That’s what Nicole Fakhoury heard her two-year-old son crying…

1 year ago

For these Philadelphians, nature is a pathway to healing from gun violence

For some survivors, hiking and gardens offer deeper healing than pharmaceuticals. This story is the first in a series in…

1 year ago

Where Are The Trees We Were Promised?

Two years into the City’s first-ever Tree Plan, our leafy coverage has remained static. What happens now? This article is…

1 year ago