Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Rally Against Rate Hikes, Free ‘How City Council Works’ Training, Native Plants Guide & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 25 Philly-Area Solar for Schools grants awarded. Lawmakers and educational leaders hope that…

1 day ago

Ride of Silence, Brownfields Cleanup, Solar in Schools, & More

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn…

1 week ago

Primary Elections, Bike to Work Day, and TWO New Arboretums

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for…

2 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks 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…

4 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago