Green Philly Weekly Roundup

1000+ trees planted, end of free A/C program, canvassing to save SEPTA, & more

Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first…

1 day ago

Navy Yard is nation’s largest LEED neighborhood, Rare ‘Franklin’ trees & more

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news:  Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A…

1 week ago

Over 22k saved toads, PGW protests, baby tortoise debut & more

It's Earth Week! Celebrate by catching up on this week's green news: The Schuylkill Center of Environmental Education’s Toad Detour…

2 weeks ago

Four Seasons gets greener, Clothing drop-offs, Earth week events & more.

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news. Cradles to Crayons launches its 2025 Spring Greening initiative to collect clothing. This…

3 weeks ago

March climate change data, Philly Tree Plan updates, a healthier Delaware, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at…

4 weeks ago

Horticulture in the Zoo, energy assistance for Philadelphians, and the latest funding cuts.

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: The Zoo’s gardens are getting a horticultural makeover. The Philadelphia Zoo is partnering…

1 month ago

Wildlife protections, Zero Fare in jeopardy, protests against EPA cuts, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: A new report by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center explains how wildlife corridors help…

1 month ago

Renewable energy for schools, Trump-DOGE impacts, open streets, and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Gas Works is considering geothermal energy for the heating and cooling needs…

2 months ago

PFAs in waterways, the return of fire season, green jobs training, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: Philly residents can get free plants through a program to curb the spread of invasive…

2 months ago