Philly Vs. Climate Change; Eat Seasonally & Events: 9/15 – 9/19

Feeling like fall, yet? If you were lucky enough to get out this weekend, temperatures were perfect for a run or bike ride. After a vacation and bronchitis, I happily got my legs moving on a bike ride over the weekend to enjoy the crisp air and ever present Philly views.

Who’s ready to start the week with a bang? Whether you want to hear serious discussion on what Philly’s doing about Climate Change; drink with vegans, builders or local food advocates; or sprint your heart out to work (while admiring park(ing) spaces), this week’s going to be awesome. You’re welcome, Philly.

Green Week Events for September 15 – 19th:

• Climate Change: The Local & State Response:  Hear a panel discussion featuring Robert McKinstry, Practice Leader of the Ballard Spahr law firm’s Climate Change and Sustainability Initiative, and Sarah Wu, Policy and Outreach Manager of the City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Sustainability about how Philadelphia and Pennsylvania are coping with Climate Change. Monday, September 15, 2014 @ 7:30 p.m., Free Library of Philadelphia, Room 108 (just past the Home Page Café).
• Vegan Drinks: Join the Humane League & vegan friends at Tattooed Moms for a $3 Veggie burger special. Yum yum! Wednesday September 17, 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• Annual Green Building Celebration 2014: This Thursday, The DVGBC is debuting their Groundbreaker awards to celebrate transformative people, programs and projects. Thursday, September 18 6-9 PM,
  Suzanne Roberts Theatre, S. Broad Street (Broad & Lombard Sts.) Philadelphia, PA 19146; $135/members, $195/non-members (or 2/$350).
• Food for Thought: Eating in Season: Want to be the ultimate locavore? Learn about what eating locally means as we fall into a new season with fermenter and food writer Amanda Feifer, Ryan Kuck, and Nina Berryman. Enjoy local wine & appetizers, too! Thursday, September 18, 6:30-8:30 PM, $20; Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
• Mt. Airy Street Fare: Stroll through Mount Airy, sampling food, sipping beverages & listen to live music. Expect locavore food trucks like Farm Truck Philly, MomPops, and Earth Bread & Brewery craft-brewed beers. Thursday, September 18, 6-10:30 PM, Germantown Avenue, between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Avenue.
• Sunset Yoga Class with Solar States. Get your Om on amongst solar panels on the Crane Art’s building roof with Solar States. RSVP; Thursday, September 18, 6-7:30 PM, $5 donation.
• Park(ing) Day Philadelphia: Philadelphia’s 7th annual day for streets to turn into pop-up parks is this Friday! Artists, activists, planners, local businesses & citizens transform metered parking into interactive parks to promote green and urban spaces. Parking Day website, September 19, across the city.
• Run to Work Day: Lace up your running shoes & get ready to run to work. Don’t Sweat it, either: Sweat Fitness is offering up their showers fo’ free for the occasion. More Details, Friday September 19th.