Happy Black History Month! ✨ We’re grateful to live in a city like Philadelphia, where Black history is everywhere—from the stories in our streets to the incredible people shaping our future.
Here are a few great events happening this month (and trust us, there’s so much more to explore)! Let’s honor, celebrate, and uplift Black history this month and every month.
Know of other great events? Drop them in the comments!
🎵: John Coltrane
Clothing is more than just fabric—it’s confidence, opportunity, and empowerment. ✨
This #NationalSecondhandWardrobeWeek, celebrate sustainable fashion and support The Wardrobe. This nonprofit ensures that everyone has access to the attire they need to thrive—whether through free clothing programs, career support, or sustainable fashion initiatives. 💙
Have you visited The Wardrobe?♻️
💡 Get ready to collaborate, innovate, and tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges!
Join us for Sustainability in Motion, an interactive event where you’ll connect with local changemakers and explore solutions for waste reduction, climate action, and more. 🌱
With expert facilitators from EcoWurd, Green Building United, Trash Academy, PA Fibershed, The Energy Co-op, and Susquehanna Clean Up/Pick Up —this is your chance to make a real impact!
RSVP: https://bit.ly/4gYEOFT
#EVEV
Temps in the 40s and suddenly we're daydreaming about springtime in the city. What are you looking forward to this Spring?🌸💭
These "honkers" were spotted landing at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum, enjoying the lake within the Delaware Watershed. 🌊
The refuge supports a remarkable diversity of habitats, including freshwater tidal marsh, open waters, mudflats, and woodlands, providing critical spaces for Canada geese and hundreds of other species that call this area home. 🐦✨
Have you ever been?
🏈 Fly, Eagles, Fly... sustainably! The Philadelphia Eagles are leading the NFL in more ways than one! 🦅✨ Lincoln Financial Field has achieved LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, celebrating its incredible commitment to sustainability. Here's what makes The Linc an eco-friendly powerhouse:
⚡️ Operates on 100% clean energy
☀️ 10,456 solar panels produce ~4 megawatts of clean energy annually
♻️ 99% waste diversion rate (yes, 99%!)
🔋 Hydrogen refueling stations
It’s one of only two NFL stadiums to achieve this high honor, setting the standard for what’s possible in sports sustainability. 🙌
In 2024, Green Philly Members got to go behind the scenes at The Linc to learn more about these incredible initiatives. Cool experiences like this are just one of the many perks of being part of our community! Want in? Sign up to be a member: https://bit.ly/3DDJuSY
#GoBirds
Did we just step into a time machine? 🚋
SEPTA’s Kawasaki LRV No. 9000, which first hit the tracks in November 1980, is back in its original retro paint scheme! 🎨
Have you taken a ride on this blast from the past yet? ✨
Looking to give back and make a difference? 💚 With over 10 amazing organizations joining us at Connect for Change, you're sure to find the perfect volunteer opportunity to help your Philly community thrive! 🙌 Volunteer work isn’t just great for your city—it’s a boost for your mental health, giving you the chance to make an impact, give back, and build meaningful connections. ✨
We can’t wait to see you on Thursday, 1/16, from 6–8 PM at Indy Hall!
💌 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3P0YjRI
New to birding or thinking of starting in 2025? 🐦 Here’s some inspiration! Lauren, our Social Media & Marketing Manager, recently spotted these birds at John Heinz in the Delaware Watershed, a great spot to find water-loving species! 🦆
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin your birding journey? Philly is home to amazing birding groups like Feminist Bird Club Philly, In Color Birding Club, BirdPhilly, and Philly Queer Birders. 🌿 Plus, did you know many Philadelphia Free Libraries offer birding kits with binoculars you can borrow? 📚👀
Where’s your favorite spot to bird in and around Philly? Share below—we’d love to know! 🌟
2024 was a year of incredible growth for Green Philly! 🌱 Over the course of the year, we hosted 14 events across our beloved city, exploring fresh, innovative ways to make sustainability a part of daily life. From green burials to sustainable gin (and so much more), we’ve loved connecting with our community and inspiring change. 💚 As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited for what’s to come—and we hope you’ll join us in making sustainability part of your resolutions. Together, let’s create a greener future! ✨
P.S. Did you know we also host exclusive member events? Join today (https://bit.ly/3DDJuSY) for insider tours like visits to the Linc and glassblowing demos! 🎉"
Gang's all here! Lounging on the roof of our team member Melvin's house...😂
Living alongside urban wildlife can be challenging, but these creatures play a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of our beloved green spaces. From pollinating plants to keeping ecosystems balanced, they help sustain the very nature that makes our cities vibrant and full of life, even amidst the hustle and bustle. 🌱
What tips do you have for sharing space with urban wildlife? 🐦
🍄 Mycotecture = the art of building with mushrooms!
Coined in 2008 by Philip Ross, co-founder of @MycoWorks, this innovative tech uses mycelium to create a compostable, leather-like material that’s as strong as it is sustainable. 🌿
This is one of several innovative, sustainable fashion solutions at The Academy of Natural Sciences Ecology of Fashion exhibit, which runs now through August 31st. Visitors can learn more about the relationship between fashion and the natural world, from the inspiration behind designs to the environmental impacts of the industry.
What sustainable fashions do you wear? Tell us below! 👗
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