Categories: Events

2 Green Events: ParkX & MilkCrate Philly Party

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.

ParkX

ParkX will be an evening filled with innovative stories about work in parks from 9 inspiring individuals. Modeled after TedX, Each presenter shares their project’s story in 5 minutes.

Speakers include:

Want to join? ParkX is taking place at Yards Brewery on Monday, May 14th at 7:30 PM. You can either register for a free, general admission or give a $10 donation to the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Get tickets online.

Friends of MilkCrate Philly Party

MilkCrate Philly, a ‘green search’ smartphone app debuting this fall, hosts a party on Monday, May 12th at City Coho/Philly Nexus.

Philadelphia University graduate student Morgan Berman and her team will showcase the app features and share users can support the local economy. Sip local libations, chow on some snacks and hear how you can get involved at this free event.

Get your free tickets on Ticketleap and RSVP on Facebook. Also, stay tuned for more on MilkCrate Philly and founder Berman in an upcoming Green Philly post.

Friends of MilkCrate Philly Party, May 12, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, 2401 Walnut Street.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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