Green Philly

04/29/2025

“Just jump in!” is Councilmember Jamie Gauthier's advice on getting involved in sustainability work.

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to further sustainability initiatives in Philly. Comment CIVIC and we will send you the full story.

04/29/2025

Cooper's hawks, garter snakes, American robins - oh my! 🦅🐍🌼

This past Sunday, as part of the global City Nature Challenge (where over 500 cities joined in to document local biodiversity) Green Philly teamed up with the Philly Mycology Club to host a BioBlitz at The Woodlands! 😍

It was a fun and intentional morning of discovering urban wildlife, from the cutest garter snake to lichen growing on gravestones. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped document Philly’s natural world through community science! 🎉

RSVP for Green Philly's next event, EcoFair (https://bit.ly/4i3GLRK) on 5/17! Connect with sustainable solutions for your life through our Sustainable Marketplace, Flash Talks, Workshops, and more.

Thanks to Casper Peters for the incredible wildlife photos.

04/29/2025

04/28/2025

Two years into the City’s first-ever Tree Plan, our leafy coverage has remained static. What happens now?

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4jv888d

04/28/2025

🌎 Ready to see sustainability through a bigger lens? Join Jefferson’s award-winning MS in Sustainable Design program for a FREE introductory course: Principles & Fundamentals of Sustainable Design that runs from May 12 - August 1.

Don't miss :
- Frameworks for sustainable design.
- Learn about influences of resilience, Biophilia, and more!
- Earn a certificate (or 3 credits toward a full degree!)

Hurry & register by May 9: https://bit.ly/3GE3eXP

04/25/2025

UPDATE: Due to unexpected thunderstorms, we’re moving the BioBlitz to Sunday, April 27. We’ll begin promptly at 11:00 AM, so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get settled and find our group. Can't wait to explore urban biodiversity with you!

Please DM us if you have any further questions.

04/25/2025

Happy Friday, Philly! Here is your sustainability news for the week: https://bit.ly/3EED2fa

It’s Earth Week! Celebrate by catching up on this week’s green news: The Schuylkill Center of Environmental Education’s Toad Detour program has saved over 22,000 toads in 16 years. Volunteer opportunities are available for members of the community to serve...

04/22/2025

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/44AgczO

04/22/2025

17 years ago, I started Green Philly because my employer kept tossing our recycling. 🤯 I remember thinking: It’s 2008. Sustainability should be simple and community-focused. That small moment led to something bigger. 🌱 And because of you, we’ve kept evolving and growing that mission. 🌳 This past year alone, we:
🌿 Shared stories of amazing locals like and Arcadia Commons.
👋 Brought together 2,000+ people at events to connect IRL
📱 Reached over 1 million people with our susty content

In honor of Earth Day, can you chip in $10/month to help us continue local eco-journalism? Become a Green Philly member and help make sustainability something we all share in — together. 💚, Julie. https://greenphilly.memberful.com/join

04/21/2025

Buying new jars instead of cleaning old ones. Driving personal vehicles for drop-offs. These former employees joined the startup for its green mission, but left disillusioned.

Following Green Philly’s investigation into The Rounds’ sustainability practices — or lack thereof — three additional former employees have come forward to share their experiences working for the startup delivery service in Philadelphia between 2022 and 2024.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4cIsQyY

04/20/2025

Check out this edition of “Changing Climate” from NBC10, where meteorologist Michelle Rotella explores how climate change is affecting seasonal allergies, New Jersey’s wildfire season, and even the cost of chocolate.

In the latest edition of “Changing Climate,” NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella shows us how climate change is impacting seasonal allergies. She also shows us how Philadelphia is becoming more energy efficient, takes a look at New Jersey’s wildfire season and explains how...

04/19/2025

The weather is *finally* warming up (did we just curse it?) and that means more time to enjoy our beloved Schuylkill!

DYK: The Schuylkill River (named “hidden river” by Dutch settlers in the 1600s) was originally known as Ganoshowanna or “falling water” by the Lenape, the original inhabitants of what we now call Philadelphia.

What is your fav way to enjoy the Schuylkill?

04/18/2025

Good morning, Philly! Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week: https://bit.ly/42E7jD2

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news. Cradles to Crayons launches its 2025 Spring Greening initiative to collect clothing. This initiative supports local children in need of coats and clothes while reducing textile waste. With over 170 Philly-based partners, donated...

04/18/2025

Have you ever come across a cool *insert bug, mushroom, plant, etc. here*?! Of course you have! Let's figure out what that cool bug/mushroom/plant/etc. IS!

Join us on Saturday, April 26 from 11 am - 12:30 pm for a BioBlitz at The Woodlands! What is a BioBlitz? It's where during a set period of time participants focus on finding and identifying (through the handy app iNaturalist) as many species as they can. And what's even cooler - our BioBlitz is part of a worldwide City Nature Challenge to see which city can observe the most wildlife! PLUS, all the data we collect is key to helping monitor urban biodiversity health.

We’re super excited to share that some incredibly knowledgeable naturalists and biologists will be joining us to impart their wisdom!
🍄 Interested in mushrooms? The Philadelphia Mycology Club is coming!
🐦 More of a birder? Bird Philly will be there!
🌿 Native plants your hyperfocus? Andrew the Arborist will be around to chat!
🦑 Or maybe you’re curious about everything (including squids)? You’re in luck, Sarah McAnulty of Skype a Scientist is joining us too!

Spots are limited and going fast. RSVP: https://bit.ly/43JpObg