May 20, 2013
Now in its third year, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Pop Up Garden initiative transforms pockets of urban blight into beautiful landscaped community spaces. Opening today, the third PHS Pop Up Garden blooms on South Broad Street just across from the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of the Arts [...]
Read more»May 8, 2013
Philadelphia’s park system is amazing and one of the city’s greatest assets… Philadelphia has more than 10,000 (!) acres of open space including forest, trails, streams, and 75 neighborhood playgrounds spread across the city. But it’s an asset that requires a lot of care and attention — it’s a lot of park space and open [...]
Read more»April 22, 2013
Happy Earth Day! Since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, millions and millions of eco-conscious folks from around the world have committed to celebrating the protection and preservation of the planet. This year is no different, and there are a number of ways to honor Mother Earth today in Philadelphia. Celebrate Earth Day [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
Get ready for Earth Day (which falls on Monday, April 22) by committing to help “green” Philadelphia by cleaning Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter’s Sixth Annual Philly Spring Cleanup is set for Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Philadelphians are encouraged to Keep Up The Sweep Up and help rid Philadelphia of litter. At [...]
Read more»March 7, 2013
After a successful first year, TreePhilly is back for their second year of citywide tree planting. The initiative is led by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and supports both Greenworks Philadelphia and Plant One Million. Greenworks Philadelphia is the city’s sustainability plan, put in order by Mayor Nutter. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Plant One Million campaign [...]
Read more»February 8, 2013
The 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the nation, is entitled “Brilliant!” and is celebrating its 184th year with a theme inspired by the beauty and creativity of Great Britain. Spanning two full weekends for the first time, from March 2-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, attendees will enjoy magnificent floral [...]
Read more»January 2, 2013
Now that the Christmas presents are unwrapped and the pine needles are collecting on the living room floor, it’s time to take the wreaths down and unplug the strings of lights. If you’re looking to recycle your Christmas tree in an eco-friendly manner, you’re in luck. Philadelphia is once again providing the city with Christmas [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
Great news, Philadelphia. Last week, Mayor Nutter announced that the City of Philadelphia will introduce a bike share program that will launch in 2014. The plan calls for an initial 650 bikes to be put into use in the first year, with that number set to grow to 1,200 bikes by 2015. The plan also [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
America Recycles Day, now in its 12th year, is a national initiative celebrated annually on November 15 to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Given Philadelphia’s commitment to sustainability, the city is of course taking part. Here’s what’s going on in Philadelphia today for America Recycles Day 2012: • America Recycles Day [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
Join the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), a creative center for emerging and professional artists, at the opening of RUST3, aka Renewed Urban Studio Tent, on Saturday, November 10, from 6-8 p.m. The sentiment behind RUST is that if nature was allowed to reclaim the land in the city, it would undoubtedly re-use humanity’s refuse [...]
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