Green Philly

Have you ever visited the Strawberry Mansion Bridge? It’s one of our favorite hidden gems for overlooking the Schuylkill River and the city skyline while watching the sunset. ?? Where’s your favorite spot along the Schuylkill? Tell us ??

Looking to connect with nature in the city? Check out our latest story by Lauren Belcher, Green Philly's Social Media and Marketing Manager, as she shares how she redefined her relationship with nature after moving to Philadelphia. https://bit.ly/4eOpIRk

?? Community investments, coastal zone protections, sustainable fashion and more. Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://lnkd.in/eRR4fr_7

??? Art lovers and weekend adventurers: DYK Friday Night Lounge at the Philadelphia Museum of Art happens every week from 5–8:30 p.m.? ????? Enjoy open galleries, live music, performances, and drinks. ???? What weekend plans should we cover next? Let us know! ????

Exciting news for Green Philly: Our podcast, Gritty and Green, has been awarded a $27,500 grant from the Independence Public Media Foundation’s Community Voices Fund! This funding will support the Green & Gritty: We Are Seeds Mini-Series, an exploration of the resilience, culture, and challenges facing Philadelphia’s community gardens. Produced by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting, this series shifts the focus to the voices of the gardeners themselves—sharing powerful stories of community building, cultural preservation, and resilience in the face of systemic barriers. We’re proud to elevate local voices and bring transformational storytelling to sustainability and equity-focused media. Stay tuned for this exciting new chapter in the Gritty and Green journey! ?? https://bit.ly/4fJ62zJ

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week: Community investments, coastal zone protections, sustainable fashion, and more.

Zero Fare’s success in its first year highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3AR34tM

??Turning on the tap and filling a glass with cool, clean water is something we do without a second thought. It’s easy to forget the journey our water takes to reach us. #FairmountWaterWorks, a historic water pumping station on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, is the perfect place to explore Philadelphia's water story—past and present. ??? Have you visited this fascinating education center? You can visit Fairmount Waterworks at 640 Waterworks Dr., Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm.

?? DYK: ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School in Philadelphia launched a game-changing solar system—installed by our friends over at Exact Solar! ?? This solar system powers an aquaponic growing system in their newly revamped greenhouse, offering students hands-on learning in sustainable urban agriculture. ?? The project aims to increase equity in STEM education, allowing students to explore everything from growing food in a closed system to preparing and serving it in the school café! ?? Plus, they’ll sell their homegrown produce at a local farmers market, learning about sustainable entrepreneurship along the way! We can’t wait to see how this project will inspire students to connect with renewable energy, sustainable farming, and climate action. The future is looking bright!?

?? Let’s celebrate an incredible 2024 together! Join us for our Green Elephant holiday event—a festive gathering with a sustainable twist. ??? This is our chance to reflect on all we’ve accomplished as a community, connect with fellow change-makers, and look ahead to the new year. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the Green Elephant gift exchange, and plenty of good company! ???? Celebrate the season with us in a way that’s both merry and mindful. We can’t wait to see you there! ???: https://bit.ly/3AH33bN