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epa.govWednesday, March 30 – Thursday March 31 Globalcon 2011 will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to bring the latest on industry and governmental energy solutions. The event will help all get up to speed on these developments in the energy field, explore new technologies, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative and

courtesy of http://www.sciphilly.org/sci-north/galleryThe Sustainable Community Initiative, a partnership between LISC Philadelphia and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha, focuses on improving the quality of life in Eastern, North Philadelphia. Their newest brainchild, the 2011 Earth Day contest, is an example of the types of programs created around supporting healthy environments and lifestyles. SCI is sponsoring this Earth

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Mayor Nutter's 2009 Greenworks Philadelphia plan included the ambitious goal to increase tree coverage by 30 percent in all neighborhoods by 2025. In order to accomplish this over-arching canopy goal 300,000 trees must be planted in the city by 2015.
To assist the Mayor in reaching this number, the University of Pennsylvania has partnered with Philadelphia

Courtesy of Tom’s ShoesSaturday, April 2, 9am – 1pm Come out and join the Urban Blazers, a non-profit organization, as they clean up Mander Playground (East Fairmount Park) in hopes of making it a safer, more attractive place for people in the community. The park is located on 33rd and Diamond Streets. For more information,

citizensplanninginstitute.org Philadelphia2035 is a comprehensive plan that is part of the city’s “Integrated Planing and Zoning Process.” Its goal is to align Philly’s zoning code changes with comprehensive and strategic planning that will guide the city for the next 25 years. Early this year the draft version of the citywide portion of the plan was

It’s almost time for Philly’s 4th Annual Spring Cleanup! Last year the event attracted more than 11,000 volunteers working on 230 projects across the city. This year, Mayor Nutter and the Streets Department are hoping to top that, but can only do so with your help. To register as a volunteer, or submit a project

Sunday, March 27, 6pm
Whole Foods for the Whole Family: keep your family healthy by filling your refrigerator with foods that you’ll be able to find at your local co-op. Join Marie Winters as she discusses the benefits and medicinal properties of everyday fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Find out how eating seasonally helps to keep

Back in January, we told you about Letter 27’s contest for non-profits to win a complete re-design (new logo, tagline, five-page website, brochure, identity package, and brand guidelines.) We’re happy to announce that One Little Did, a Philadelphia non-profit that helps high school students get into college, has one the big prize!
One Little Did’s mission

Keep Philadelphia Beautiful , a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the physical and visual aspects of local communities is currently accepting nominations for their Token Appreciation Awards. From now until March 21, you can nominate those in your community who are making a difference. These individuals are your next door neighbors who volunteer

greenbiz.com Decisions, decisions. Your Saturday is looking booked. Tuesday, March 22 & Wednesday, March 23 SustainNext Summit. This event, being held at Drexel University, brings together international leaders in sustainability and education to our area to discuss a collaboration on issues such as energy and waste. For more information, and to register for the event,