Are you curious about what it truly means to Do GREEN Business? We've got just the event for you!Doing GREEN Business with the Pennsylvania Convention CenterCome join us at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (RM 108) for an exciting event focused on sustainable business practices! In collaboration with the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC ) we encourage you to come out and learn how to incorporate eco-friendly strategies into your company's operations and make a positive impact on the environment. Network with like-minded professionals and discover new opportunities for growth. Don't miss out on this chance to learn about doing

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you

In this program we will tell community how Hilco has been in violation of environmental justice principles, and what that means for you.Philly Thrive organizes for Environmental and Social Justice since our start in 2015 organizing to shut down the PES oil refinery. Our organizing efforts won its closure in 2020. Since our beginning, we’ve been dedicated to community investment and health for residents of Grays Ferry, and in turn Philadelphia as a whole, not only in receiving the Right to Breathe, but the Right to Thrive! We do this by holding the developer who purchased the refinery land, Hilco,

Join us virtually for the opportunity to debrief and process the experience that was the 2024 US & Canada B Corp Champions Retreat.We invite all of the B Local Philly community to gather virtually to report out on our experiences from the event, and hear the experiences of others. We will discuss what the retreat meant for the Philadelphia Impact Ecosystem, what the retreat means for B Local Philly, and our takeaways as B Corp team members. If you were unable to attend the Champions Retreat, your input is also needed as we discuss the future of B Local Philly.

TIMBER CONECTIONS: 3-hour event to explore timber's role in sustainable construction with top experts. Join us for talks and networking!Timber Connections is a 3 hour event for anyone passionate about the future of timber in sustainable building.We will bring together experts of mass timber sector to share their knowledge and insights on latest trends and innovation. This event is a must-attend for professionals of the area!After the talks, attendees will have the opportunity to expand their professional networks while enjoying a selection of drinks and snacks.Connect, learn and be inspired!

Eat more delicious sweet potato and considering how "any task becomes sacred when we do it mindfully and with care."Chef Tonii is preparing more delicious sweet potatoes! We've had Sweet Potato Stew. Then there was the salad with sweet potato, pistachios, and mint inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. Come see what's next!Inspired by Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery by bell hooks. hooks encourages us to interrogate and transform every aspect of our lives in the pursuit of self-actualization and collective liberation.We will focus on Chapter 3, Work Makes Life Sweet, where we consider whether our work is