Philly

Seeds of change: How Tulip Street Garden became a neighborhood oasis & pollinator protector

Joe Caltagirone turned a vacant lot into a community landmark. Now, he's on a mission to help pollinators like monarch…

2 years ago

Climate trends: June was cooler and wetter than normal

Junes in Philadelphia are increasingly hotter, so this past month was an exception. Despite temperatures rising (and even breaking the…

2 years ago

Cesar Andreú Iglesias Community Garden builds social ties. A million-dollar lien buyback can preserve spaces like these.

The city’s investment will help secure the future of 91 abandoned properties that stewards have turned into neighborhood anchors. Mara…

2 years ago

Meet PA’s first urban composting on city parkland: Philly’s new public-private composting partnership

Parks and Recreation is teaming up with a local composting company to collect food scraps from 1 million meals served…

2 years ago

Suburban nature store House Finch aims to make birding more sustainable

With zero-waste bulk seed and other offerings, the storefront brings hobbyists to Collingswood, New Jersey Birding may seem like a…

2 years ago

Rising from Destruction: Carlos Claussell’s Tireless Efforts for Climate Equity

From Puerto Rico to Philly, Carlos Claussell is Advancing Climate Justice “Green veneer,” a term coined by climate activist and…

2 years ago

Deer Creek Malthouse: Bringing locally-grown malt back to Pennsylvania

Sustainability doesn't always require innovation. Sometimes, it's bringing the basics back to the local community. Mark Brault was working at…

2 years ago

Eco-explainer: How to apply for a free tree in Philadelphia

Residents can get free yard or street trees with local programs. DYK that you can get a FREE tree in…

2 years ago

Join the movement to help migrating birds: Lights Out Philly

With a simple flick of the switch, you can help protect birds from the urban environment. Every year, millions of…

2 years ago

10 community orgs receive grants for trail use

Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grants Program is investing $150K in the region. Trail enthusiasts can celebrate more. The Pennsylvania Environmental…

3 years ago