Image via pasafarming.orgThe Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture is gearing up for their annual “Farming for the Future” conference this week (Feb. 1-4), which will include the presentation of their leadership awards. This year, Philadelphia’s own Mary Seton Corboy of Greensgrow Farms in Kensington will receive the Sustainable Ag Leader Award, while the Sustainable Ag
MoreImage via esf.edu/urban/Are you a graduate or undergraduate student studying urban and environmental studies? Are you interested in topics like landscape architecture, engineering, conservation and urban natural resources? The new Sustainability Science Fellowship is an ideal opportunity to put those interests to practice right here in Philadelphia. The fellowship, a new program of the
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An example of mountaintop removal. Image via blog.sungevity.com/Mountaintop removal might not seem like an issue pertinent to Philly residents, but students at Temple University and University of Pennsylvania would disagree. Local banking favorite PNC is a major financier for companies engaged in the practice. And at Temple and Penn, the relationship with PNC is close.
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Image via dvgbc.orgThere is something about the new year that compels us to make some serious lifestyle changes. Before you give in to that inexplicable pull to let your hairdresser go beyond a trim, consider directing your makeover impulses toward one of Philadelphia’s aging recreation centers. There are currently approximately 160 recreation centers in Philadelphia,
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Image via technicallyphilly.comThe current economic situation can make running a successful business these days a challenge. But for established Philadelphia merchants, there is a local option for help. The Merchants Fund, a private foundation established in 1854, offers financial assistance to current Philadelphia merchants demonstrating legitimate financial need. In the past they’ve given grants to
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Looking to brush up on eco-friendly practices in the new year? Then join Congregation Beth Or this Sunday, January 22 at their Eco-Expo. A day-long celebration of sustainability, this free, non-religious event features more than 30 environmentally-friendly exhibitors in renewable energy, composting, agriculture, transportation and more. A LEED-certified architect, will be offering green construction and
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A green roof by Bio Neighbors (bioneighbors.com)Interested in expanding your garden skyward? Stephanie Alarcon, a Penn State Master Gardener, is here to help. “People are excited by the idea of using the dead space on a roof for several sustainability improvements at once,” says Alarcon. “Vegetated roofs and walks reduce storm water runoff, tame indoor
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Has the post-holiday, back-to-work grind given you the blues? Join us on Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Trinity Memorial Church (22nd and Spruce) for a dose of cheer. We’re sponsoring, in conjunction with Sustainable 19103 and the Office of Sustainability, a screening (just an excerpt), followed by discussion, of The Economics of Happiness.
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Image via allaboutbirds.orgHere’s something worth tweeting about: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is doing a bird census this Saturday, January 7, and they’re looking for volunteers. Don’t worry, budding ornithologists, no experience is required. You can join their birding team to help collect important data about wintering bird populations. My phone is predicting a
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Image via earth911.comJust because it's 2012 don't kick your Christmas tree to the curb! Recycle it! Building on the success of previous years' treecycling efforts, more than 20 local, civic and nonprofit organizations are working together to recycle trees this year. If you leave your tree out at the curb to be picked up by the
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