April is Plant One Million month, meaning it’s a great time to plant a tree! While you’re at it, enter the Plant One Million Spring Sweepstakes to win a fabulous Phillies Prize Pak or one of five runner-up Partner Prize Paks. Entering the contest is simple. After you participate in a tree planting, visit PlantOneMillion.org… [Read more…]
February isn’t the time of year to plant trees, but the Plant One Million partners are busy making big plans for spring. And with the tree canopy being threatened in most major U.S. cities, the work of Plant One Million is more important than ever. Therefore, we are proud to welcome the Einstein Healthcare Network… [Read more…]
As a PHS devotee, you know how beneficial trees are to our health and happiness. A recent article from The Atlantic online draws our attention to these precious living resources, pointing out that trees improve air quality, reduce temperatures, and lead to increased property values. Trees in urban areas even have a restorative effect on… [Read more…]
CitiesAlive 2011, the international green roof conference we’ve been blogging so much about, came and went this past week, and it turned out to be an awesome learning experience for everyone involved. From professional classes that taught conference-goers advanced green roof maintenance techniques to hands-on tours of Philadelphia’s most progressive green roofs and walls, there… [Read more…]
Attend the Urban Sustainability Forum and discover the rich ecological history of the Delaware Estuary. In this evening presentation we’ll learn how human activity has threatened life in the estuary and get more information on current efforts to enhance and rebuild its living resources. The forum will feature Jonathan H. Sharp of the School of… [Read more…]
By Laura Brandt Are you interested in starting a home composting system but don’t know where to begin? Never fear! A new e-book by Ethne Clark and the editors of Organic Gardening magazine will answer all your composting questions and more. It’s called Compostology 1-2-3: Composting Made Simple. Readers will learn how to select a… [Read more…]
April 4, 2012 by Barb
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