Read

Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators (WHYY, July 15, 2026)

How to stay safe from the triple threat of wildfires, smoke and extreme heat (The Conversation, July 15, 2026)

Fracking Ban in the Delaware River Basin Survives a Republican Challenge (For Now) (Inside Climate News, July 15, 2026)

74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don’t know they’re part of a majority (WHYY, July 15, 2026)

Make our Rivers So Clean, You Can Swim in Them (The Philadelphia Citizen, July 16, 2026)

Do

Foraging Walk along the Pennypack
Tuesday, July 21 from 1 – 2 p.m.
Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Road
We’ll explore local flora and learn how to spot tasty treats in the wild. I will identify edible plants and talk you through how to identify them confidently. I will also share some of the ways to use what we identify, as well as some of their benefits.

Delaware River Watershed Program: Native Plant Volunteer Night
Tuesday, July 21 from 6 – 8 p.m.
The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Dr
Volunteers may help with general plant care like watering, weeding, organizing, and tending to young plants in both the greenhouse and garden spaces. It’s a fun, behind-the-scenes way to get your hands dirty, learn alongside fellow nature enthusiasts, and support habitat restoration!

What’s In the Philly Budget? PennFuture’s Roundup of City Session
Thursday, July 23 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Webinar