Events

Our 3rd annual EcoFair will help you spring clean, learn and live more sustainably. Looking for something fun – and actually useful – to do in Philly this weekend? Head to Green Philly’s 3rd Annual EcoFair at Cherry Street Pier...

City leaders, educators, and community advocates agreed on one thing at our recent recycling panel: fixing Philadelphia’s waste problem will take more than better sorting. Philadelphia’s recycling system is often met with skepticism. Residents question whether materials actually get recycled,...

Here’s who they met and who you can volunteer with, too. Last night, Green Philly hosted our 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer at Temple University. Once again, this event reminded us why we love bringing our community together. Neighbors from...

Green Philly joined Laurel Hill Cemetery for a guided walk through Nature’s Sanctuary, a green burial area, led by Senior Horticulturist and native plant expert Gregg Tepper. The self-guided tour tour highlighted how native plants support local ecosystems, increase biodiversity,...

Green Philly’s 2nd annual EcoFair showcased local orgs & sustainability stories Green Philly hosted its second annual EcoFair Saturday, May 17th, at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia. Attendees visited over 45 vendors to shop and learn about local sustainability organizations....

Things feel heavy for the environment right now. For the sustainability community, coming together to set “Sustainability in Motion” can spark ideas for change.   Over thirty-five community members, local experts, and the Green Philly team joined together on March 18th...

Philly GRIT brings climate stories to the stage Storytelling is a crucial driver of cultural change – yet climate change remains largely absent from the stage. A study of over 37,000 scripts from 2016 to 2020 found that only 2.8%...

Local civically-engaged residents met over 8 local orgs that are making a difference last evening at our second annual volunteer mixer. Last night, the new year began with purpose and passion at “Connect for Change,” the second annual volunteer mixer...

“Sustainability in Motion” will encourage roundtable discussions with local sustainability experts. Are you ready to tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event designed to inspire collaboration and drive solutions for our city’s...