Read

Philadelphia Can Move Beyond Gas. Here’s How. (Philadelphia Citizen, May 11, 2026)

2026 Has Already Broken Climate Records. El Niño Could Break More. (Eos, May 12, 2026)

Study Shows Littering Declined 34% Across America Since 2020 (Good News Network, May 14, 2026)

Hantavirus is a climate story (HEATED, May 14, 2026)

Vote

The primary election on Tuesday, May 19 offers Philadelphians a chance to cast a vote for the state senators and representatives who speak for us in Harrisburg, as well as a representative who will speak for us in Congress.
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Do

Artist Meetup @ Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden
Tuesday, May 19 from 5 – 8 p.m.
CFEVA @ Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden, 2241 North Philip Street
Connect with local artists outdoors in the Garden! Learn about Building Sustainable Futures — a CFEVA initiative supporting sustainability pathways for Philadelphia visual artists.

Life on the Extremes: Why Ocean Acidification Hits Differently on the Coasts
Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Webinar.
In coastal waters like Chesapeake Bay, acidification plays out differently than in the open ocean. In this talk, SERC ecologist Whitman Miller will explore the surprising role marine biota play in coastal acidification.

Birdwatch Kayak Tour
Wednesday, May 20 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue
Join us for a guided kayak tour focused on the birds of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River. We will be joined by Bria, Senior Coordinator of Audubon Mid-Atlantic at the Discovery Center, who will teach us about the birds we encounter out on the water.

Artist-Guided Nature Journaling
Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive
Rooted in close observation of the local environment, the workshop invites participants—guided by naturalist insight and artistic prompts—to slow down, notice, and record what they see, hear and feel through drawing, writing, or both, exploring the productive juxtaposition of scientific observation and personal reflection to deepen their relationship to place.

Wild at the Lakes Nature Photography
Sunday, May 24 from 10 – 11 a.m.
FDR Park Boathouse
We’re excited to welcome back Jay Shifman to kick off our Wild at the Lakes – Nature Photography Series on Sunday, May 24. Join a professional photographer to learn the tips and tricks of nature photography. OR just have fun taking pictures of the park. Maybe meet some cool people. Bring your own camera!

Plan ahead 

Root Song: Listening to the Wisdom of Trees
Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, various times

Buried Creek Collective’s Climate Education for Writers
Deadline to apply: May 31