Philadelphia

Rhonda Babb and Chantal Westby challenge audiences to rethink their relationship with the planet, reminding us that we have agency in the face of global warming.  There are moments when climate change can no longer be viewed in the abstract....

Philadelphia is raising awareness for “Show Your Stripes Day,” during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of potentially record-breaking heat. On June 20th, the eve of Show Your Stripes Day, iconic landmarks across the city will be...

The Preservation Alliance’s guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city.

This local nonprofit uses education and advocacy to return textiles to PA, including its latest project: the Philly Dye Co-Op. Once upon a time, Pennsylvania bustled with the hum of looms and the rhythm of weaving shuttles. The state was...

How to give back locally, from Goats to Gardens, Bottles to Boats, and everything in between. Ask anyone at any nonprofit, and they will all agree – volunteers are the heart of every organization. Volunteers even make up one-third of...

4 takeaways from Penn’s Future of Cities conference By 2050, nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population is projected to live in urban areas. Expanding cities will dramatically transform biodiverse landscapes, increase energy demands, and worsen climate stressors. What solutions...

Looking for “the one?” Don’t miss the chance to make Philadelphia’s sustainability scene your Valentine. Fall head-over-heels for local orgs making a difference at Green Philly’s “Matchmaking For The Planet” Networking Mixer. Here’s why you should RSVP ‘Yes’ to this...

This program from Clean Water Action helps businesses, government agencies, and consumers stop waterway plastic and litter at the source Reduce, reuse, recycle: you’ve heard the phrase. What would come to mind as a fourth “r” when it comes to...

The Resource Exchange’s reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect...