The week we’ve heard about alllll summer is finally here: the Pope!

Ready for the best events? You can still have fun, amongst all the road closures and more.

Week Events (September 21  – 24):

• Climate Change: A New Dialogue: This SOLD OUT event hosted by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a special public forum bringing together environmental advocates, scientists, and community members for a critical conversation about climate change and the future – just in time for Pope Francis’s pending visit. Don’t worry, we snagged a ticket and will be live tweeting from the event, so you can follow along from home. Monday, September 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM; 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway,  Philadelphia, PA 19103, more info.
• Women Bike PHL – Coffee Club: Meet other biking ladies to share tips, rant, support, celebrate, and, most importantly….CAFFEINATE together. More info; Wednesday at 8 AM; United By Blue; 144 N 2nd St, Philadelphia PA
• Who We Eat (And Why We Should Care): This talk by Harish Sethu will present a brief overview of the scientific evidence that the animals we eat have the capacity to suffer and why reducing their suffering should matter to effective altruists. More info on Humane League’s Meetup page; Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30 PM; Huntsman Hall, Room 270, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 
• Climate Change:

Pope Weekend (September 25 – 27, 2015)

PopeRide

Saturday, September 26 at 10 AM / Porch at 30th Street Station, 2955 Market St

With the Pope in town, they’re shutting down a good portion of the city, including a bunch of major routes. A group of cyclists are celebrating with a ride! Speed will be leisurely, aiming to keep it below 10. We’re having a good time, not a race. See the Facebook post for ride rules.

Kidical Mass “Popen Streets” Ride

September 26th at 10:30 AM /Three Bears Park
319 Delancey St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

A kid-friendly bike ride just in time for the Pope’s visit. Find out the deets on Facebook.

NATIVE PLANT SALE

September 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm / The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Fall native plant sale_9-26 Stock up for fall! Replenish your garden with native trees and shrubs and fall-blooming wildflowers—all perfect for migrating birds and insects. Members receive 10% off plants.

FALL BIRDSEED SALE
September 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Save on birdseed, seed mixes, and suet—in quantities from 4-50 lb. bags. Members receive 20% off birdseed; non-members receive 10% off birdseed. Ensure you get the quantity of birdseed you need by ordering in advance: call 215-482-7300, x 127by September 18.

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher