Happy Friday, readers!

What did you miss this week from around the web?

• Looking for that perf gift for the sustainably-minded loved one on your list? I dished 5 awesome gift ideas to Be Well Philly of my local favs. (And truth: I’ve either tried them or have been lusting after that UBB hiking bag & Wild Mantle…)
• ICYMI, This Old City had a brilliant article about protected bike lanes and furthering safety in Philly.
• Next City also mentioned Philly’s millenials driving habits to work – looks like we’re on the decline, once again!

So what can you expect for this weekend ahead? We gots amazing events for you:

Weekend Events for Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7th:

• Washington Square West Cleanup: Join neighbors & community members to cleanup the neighborhood. There’s a raffle for prizes including DiBruno’s, hair salons and more! December 6th from 8 AM – 1 PM, meet at 1020 Lombard St., Philadelphia , PA 19107, more info.
• December Birdseed Sale: Shop various sizes and types of birdseed and receive 10% off regular store prices at the Schulykill Center. Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Free, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128.
• Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar: Don’t shop for a generic gift this holiday season. Instead, get a local, handmade gift like fine art and crafts; jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts from talented crafters and artists at the Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar this weekend!  2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125, December 6th from 10–4, Sunday, December 7th from 11–4; Greensgrow website. 
• Humane League Holiday Gala:  Join the animal lovers of the Humane League for their holiday gala featuring inspirational speakers, a silent auction, delicious desserts and beverages! A special VIP dinner pre-event will allow for a more intimate conversation with The Humane League’s leadership and speakers for the evening over a delicious vegan meal at Tequilas. Saturday, December 6th,  VIP Dinner 5:30 pm, Party Begins 7:00 pm, The Philadelphia Ethical Society Building, 1901 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103, website.
• Botanical Cocktail Hour & Vine Weaving Salon with WE THE WEEDS: Spend an evening with LandLab artists Zya S. Levy and Kaitlin Pomerantz of WE THE WEEDS. Sip invasive plant cocktails and infusions with the artists and special botanicalguests while chatting about global plant migration, and the ecological and cultural roles of non-native species. Saturday, December 6, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Free, Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

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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. View all posts by Julie Hancher