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Making plans for you week but still have some spare time to fill? Whether you’re looking for gardening tips, bike trips or just want to celebrate some #Philly love, here’s our round up of local green events happening this week. Check em out after the jump!

The summer solstice is around the corner, and Philly is packed with events to celebrate the official start of summer. Whether you want to party on a farm, celebrate local food or gardens, join a cleanup or hackathon, we’ve got the best fun and green options for you:

It’s that time of year again! Summer is here, or rather, a few short days away, marking the return of many of the city’s farmer’s markets and their bounties of fresh and local summer fruits and vegetables. Don’t want to miss your favorites? Here’s a quick guide to the summer’s harvests.  Summer Guide to Philly’s Farmer’s Markets:

Since I’m still in college, I’ve moved around a lot over the last couple of years. Every move, I end up with unwanted or disproportional furniture. Being new to the Philly area, I had no idea where to donate gently used furniture. I’ve since learned from experience that places like Goodwill or the Salvation Army aren’t very user friendly. They tend to be pickier about items they accept and it’s difficult to schedule pickup times (especially without a car). Whether you’re looking to buy or donate old furniture, we saved you some of my previous stress and found a few places for you on Where Can I Wednesday. Plus, they all benefit great causes. Here’s where to donate furniture in Philly:

Saturday is the Summer Solstice and an amazing time for a celebration! This Saturday, join the Weavers Way Community Programs with a Hoedown from 6-9 PM.

Ever wonder how your caffeine craving stacks up against your carbon footprint? Fear not eco-conscious coffee lovers, Philly has a number of coffeehouses and roasters who are local and sustainably-minded too! Here’s a quick list of Philly’s conscious java spots for you.

Need something to fill your spare time this week? We’re kicking off a new column to fill you in on the week’s greatest local events, focused on sustainability and our urban lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your kids or your friends, here’s this week’s batch of great, green events for you to try!

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s the best local and green events to kick back, whether you’re a foodie or outdoor lover:

Philadelphia, including West Laurel Hill, is covered with invasive species of plants and trees like knotweed, hops, thistle, stilt grass, and poison ivy. One cemetery needs to remove all invasive species before introducing new ones. The best way to remove these invasive species of plants? Use “environmentally friendly vegetation control”. AKA Goats.