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,

Courtesy of World Water Day 2011 International World Water Day was initially introduced at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) as a recommendation to celebrate and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources across the globe. Since its debut in 1993, World Water Day is nationally celebrated on March 22.
Today,

franklincountymgs.blogspot.comHave you read our latest gardening issue, cover to cover, and now consider yourself a master gardener? We have the perfect opportunity for you. The Penn State Cooperative Extension in Philadelphia is now accepting applications for its 2011 Master Gardener Program. Classes start this August, but they are still looking for candidates. The program (Once

Courtesy of www.unwater.orgSunday, March 20, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  In celebration of World Water Day, which is officially recognized by the U.N General Assembly on March 22, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing is sponsoring a 5k walk to raise money to provide filtration systems and access to clean water to a national nursing