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DCNR Announces Free Pocket Meadow Kits for Residents (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, April 16, 2026)

Earth Day: How climate change is threatening vulnerable species in Pennsylvania (WHYY, April 22, 2024)

Philadelphia to transform vacant lots into green community spaces under new pilot project (WHYY, April 24, 2026)

Reminder: This Data Center Proposal Tracker aggregates public records, company announcements, and local news to help users visualize the scale and location of planned data center projects.

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In-Person Citywide Climate Resilience Plan Community Workshop
Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
TTF Watershed, 5412 N 5th St.
Your voice matters. Join us to help ensure Philly’s climate plan reflects the real needs, strengths, and priorities of our neighborhood. As a thank-you for your time, in-person participants will receive a $50 stipend and a free meal.

Green Philly Volunteer Cleanup at Petty Island
Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Petty Island, Pennsauken, NJ
Help protect this unique Delaware River habitat by removing litter and debris while spending a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers.

Spring Woodland Artists Gathering with Jean McWilliams, Jane Klein, Stephanie Stein, and Stan Kozakowski
Thursday, April 30 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Harper’s Meadow, Wissahickon Valley Park
This program invites you to tune into the richness of the natural world, igniting your senses in ways that foster a deeper connection to Mother Earth. Bring a chair and a tool of choice—a camera; a writing pen; or drawing pencils and a kneaded eraser.

What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)?
Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m.
Webinar. Delaware Riverkeeper Network.
Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans to bring the cruise ship industry to Philadelphia and the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel.

Plan ahead

Toward the beginning of each month, we’ll share some upcoming events that you might want to get on your calendar sooner rather than later.

The Poquessing: Discover Philadelphia’s Forgotten Creek Tour
Saturday, May 9 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Meet at Mechanicsville Road parking area
A walking tour and presentation on the Poquessing Creek’s route and history in Byberry, led by Philadelphia Water Department historian Adam Levine.

Love Your Park Week 2026
May 9 – May 17
Over 100 Philly parks need help with tending gardens and flower beds, caring for trees, and cleaning up our parks after the winter season. Check out the map & list to find a participating park near you.

EcoFair 2026
Saturday, May 16 from 12 – 4 p.m.
Cherry Street Pier
Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly’s third annual family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. 

Root Song: Listening to the Wisdom of Trees
Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, various times
Bartram’s Garden/Perelman Theater
Root Song invites audiences to discover the ancient wisdom of the trees. Inspired by the research of Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree) and the writing of Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass), Root Song asks: What can trees teach us about how to live, listen, and be human at this pivotal moment?

Join us

Buried Creek Collective Virtual Information Session
Thursday, April 30 from 6 – 7 p.m
Join Buried Creek Collective facilitators Sara Davis and Stephanie Feldman on Zoom to learn more about the upcoming Climate Education for Writers program. Get your questions answered about the program schedule, application process, and more.