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Let’s Talk Climate: Week Events 11/30 – 12/6

Happy Monday! Obama’s visiting Paris today to talk with world leaders about climate change and how we can collectively lower the global temp.

How can you get involved in Philadelphia? Here’s a few of the best events around town, with our favs from CUSP & Humane League. And dude, it’s December tomorrow.

Week Events Nov 30- Dec 3, 2015

Nerd Nite No. 55: This week’s nerd nite includes dinosaurs, climate change from Raluca Ellis and trivia/prizes. This one is NOT to miss. Wednesday at 7:30 PM; Frankford Hall, more info. $10 at door.

Vision Zero Philadelphia: The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are co-hosting Philadelphia’s first Vision Zero conference. Philadelphia’s new administration is committed to reducing road injuries and deaths through implementing a Vision Zero policy. Thursday at 8 AM; 111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107; $60; Tickets.

What’s Up 350Philly?! The Pope was in Philly, and now the world is looking to Paris. Where do you fit in to the climate movement? Find out at this 350PHL info sesh. Thursday at 6 PM; 2401 Walnut St, More info.

Weekend Events December 4-6, 2015:

MILL CREEK FARM BENEFIT PARTY
Mill Creek Poster small Join Mill Creek Urban Farm for their 10th Anniversary Grow Strong Benefit Party! The evening will feature live music, local eats & brews, a silent auction and raffle.
December 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Penn State Philadelphia Center, 675 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | Tickets

THE HUMANE LEAGUE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY WINTER GALA
Celebrate 10 years of The Humane League’s efforts to reduce animal suffering! Hear from inspiring speakers, enjoy delicious drinks, vegan appetizers and desserts, bid on amazing prizes in our silent auction, and learn all about what your support of The Humane League means for animals. December 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Goldilock’s Gallery, 723 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA | Tickets.

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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