Events

Celebrate the 50th Earth Day With us on 4/22

Join us from wherever you have an internet connection to celebrate 50 years of protecting our environment

Join Green Philly for a digital speaker and networking event to celebrate 50 years of Earth Day!

For this special live streaming event, we’ll hear stories that revolve around the Captain Planeteers theme of Earth, Fire, Wind, Water and Heart.

Hear stories from:

  • Judy Wicks, Author, activist, and entrepreneur
  • Christine Knapp, Director of the Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia
  • Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D. Founder & CEO
  • Sabirah Mahmud, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Climate Strike (PAYCS)

After the session, we’ll facilitate virtual networking with attendees.

*We’ll send a link to attend for registered guests the day before the webinar.


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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