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The PHS Green Machine program will travel throughout Philadelphia this summer to deliver hands-on training, materials, and assistance to neighborhood parks and other open spaces. The program, which was launched in 2011, is the focus of a new “Character With a Cause” video presented by Subaru, featuring PHS project coordinator Nic Esposito, airing on the […]
April 17, 2013 by greenscene1
“You will find something more in woods than in books.” —St. Bernard (1090 – 1153) For an educational institute like Bryn Mawr College, the quote sends more than just a philosophical message. In an era of technology when even libraries can be virtually accessed off campus through websites and learning takes place online as much as […]
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) and PHS will host the conference, Civic Horticulture, Friday May 17 at the University of the Arts, Gershman Hall, Levitt Auditorium in Philadelphia. Nationally recognized speakers will examine how the concept of civic horticulture–which bridges aesthetics and economics along with natural, cultural, and ecological systems–has been successfully used as part […]
PHS is pleased to announce that its proposed project, titled “GREEN city CLEAN waters QUEEN village” was named a top finalist in the 2013 Infill Philadelphia: Soak It Up! design competition. Infill Philadelphia: Soak It Up! is a partnership between the Community Design Collaborative, Philadelphia Water Department, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to explore how […]
PHS wants to help beautify your neighborhood! Not only will street trees make your block more attractive, they can reduce home heating and cooling costs, improve air quality, reduce storm water runoff, and much more. The PHS/Tree Vitalize Planting Program supports neighborhood volunteer tree planting and applications are now being accepted for the fall of […]
Remember those beautiful birch ornaments we showed you in a recent blog post? Well, they’re up along south Broad Street from Market Street to Lombard Street! The ornaments were designed by the PHS Public Landscape Design and Management team and produced by PennDesign students in an effort to spread holiday cheer while offering a subtle reminder […]
May 6, 2013 by Barb
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