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image via protectingourwaters.wordpress.comHopefully you are up to date on the controversial drilling process in the Marcellus Shale. If not, read up, rally up your friends, and join the hundreds of expected environmental groups, students, and residents to march from the Schuykill River to the Delaware River to demonstrate opposition to the hydrofracking taking place in

image via greatclothdiaperchange.comBack in October, we informed you eco-minded parents out there about the option of cloth diapering your children (“Diaper Dandy,” Issue #19). For all of you who have converted from disposables to cloth, or even if you haven’t ditched the Pampers quite yet, be sure to come out this Saturday, April 23, to

Sustainable 19125 and Philly Compost are joining forces to launch a Compost Coop this May. The program will offer Fishtown and Kensington residents an affordable way to sustainable rid of their food waste.
The coop offers 19125 residents two membership options, depending on their budgets and willingness to work:

Work-share membership: $25 per year, plus agreeing

image via Victoria MayEarth Day is just right around the corner, and what better way to welcome it than to plant a garden? Moore College of Art & Design did just that. The college has planted its own herb garden as part of the school and gallery’s mission to be more sustainable. The fresh produce

Courtesy of Sustainable 19125Are you a resident of the Port Richmond, Fishtown or Kensington area who wants to see your community become the greenest zip code in Philadelphia? By signing up to be a Green Guide through Sustainable 19125 (a partnership among community residents, businesses, non-profits and for profit partners aimed at creating a greener community)

NECC Dir. Josphat Macharia (far right) w/ guests at the Centre's 3 1/2 year celebration (image via mangosinc.com)
April 18-29, 9am-4pm
Sign your kids up for the Academy of Natural Science’s Academy Explorers Camp from April 18 to April 29. The camp is located in Center City and runs from 9am to 4pm with optional before (8-9am)

Courtesy of The Bicycle Coalition of Greater PhiladelphiaAre you sick of being stuck in rush-hour traffic every week-day? Have you come to the realization that bathing suit weather is right around the corner and a little more exercise is in order? Have you heard of the Bicycle Coalition’s Commuter Challenge? The 2011 Commuter Challenge is

Courtesy of Clark Park's Earth Day Fest and Flea MarketSaturday, April 16, 9am – 5pm
The Uhuru Solidarity Movement is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Earth Day Fest and Flea Market to promote social justice and sustainability for the African community. There will be a variety of vendors selling music, food, books, clothing and jewelry. There will also

Philly brings in the bronze for “bike friendliness,” takes 9th place in percentage of bikers nationwide (2.16% of the city’s 1,547,297 are bike commuters), and has more men putting the pedal to the pavement than women. See how Philly stacks up to the rest of the U, S of A’s bike communities by checking out this much

image via myfixituplife.comThe last Saturday in April is National Rebuilding Day—the one-day rebuilding event where thousands of volunteers and corporate sponsors unite to rehabilitate homes and community facilities in low-income neighborhoods. In anticipation of National Rebuilding Day, Rebuilding Together Philadelphia (RTP) – featured in our Feb. ’11 issue – will tackle and complete its Walnut Hill