It's still a good idea to exercise caution for outdoor activities in the event of high temperatures, unhealthy air, or heavy storms. But there are a few Things You Can Do outdoors this week--and lots You Can Read!

Mask up, Philly! Change your air filters, limit your exposure as much as possible, and check AirNow.gov for updates in air quality. www.airnow.gov?city=Philade...

This week, you can brush up on emergency preparation; given the high temperatures and extreme weather we've had this month, there's no time like the present to plan ahead.

This week you can enjoy nature and poetry at the Discovery Center, immerse yourself in Riverfest at Glen Foerd, and look for moths in North Philly.

This week you can get to know local bugs, identify local plants, and read about a local success story.

Plastic Free July starts in a few days, so now is a great time to pay close attention to your daily habits: are there routines that typically involve single-use plastics that can be replaced with reusable or nonplastic items?

In June we read an epic novel, an anthology of short stories, and a reflection on the nature of memory.

This week you can find your people at an eco-friendly workshop, or lose yourself in the trails during a festival for the fae folk.

June 20 is #ShowYourStripes Day, inviting you to share a graphic representation of your region's changing temperatures over the last century or more. In our case, each stripe represents the temperature in Philadelphia averaged over a year. Find yours: showyourstripes.info

This week, you can welcome the summer solstice with ecologically-minded events from birding to crafting.

This week you can explore ecoliterary events--a reading, a book club, a workshop--or walk and talk about environmental topics with experts and enthusiasts.

This week you can swap plants or outdoor gear, tour one of Philadelphia's water treatment plants, watch environmental films, and more.

Applications for the fall 2026 Climate Education for Writers program are now closed. Thanks so much to everyone who applied, shared posts, attended an info session, and otherwise engaged with our program! We plan to contact everyone who applied by July 31. Thank you for your patience.

In May we read BEASTS OF THE SEA, VOICE OF THE FISH, and ECOLOGY OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA.

This is the last week to apply for the fall Climate Education for Writers program. It's also a great week to dive into environmental events, with ArtPhilly's What Now: 2026 arts festival bringing visions of a sustainable future to you.

The application deadline for our fall Climate Education for Writers program is May 31. We welcome emerging and established writers of any genre and other creatives who reside in the Greater Philadelphia area. buriedcreekcollective.com/our-program/

One thing You Can Do for the environment this week is vote in the primary election. Also featured: birdwatching in a boat and exploring creativity in nature.

This week, you can watch a site-specific dance performance, explore sustainable makers and agencies, and paddle out on the water.

Landscape art exhibition openings, a book hike, a creek tour, and more in What You Can Do this week.

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This concludes our #NationalPoetryMonth posting: 30 days, 30 poets, 30 poems with environmental connections that give us hope, ideas, evocative images, or big feelings. Who did we miss? What are your favorite poems about nature, climate change, and the environment?

In April, we read some resonant poetry and some diluvial prose. 💙📚 #BookSky buriedcreekcollective.com/2026/04/29/w...

Curious about the Climate Education for Writers program, but not sure if it's for you? Come say hi to us this Thursday at 6pm. We'll share some slides and details, and you can ask questions and learn more. upenn.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Philadelphia was one of the first cities to celebrate #EarthDay in 1970 with an event in Fairmount Park featuring musical performances, political speeches, and literary stars (Allen Ginsberg! Frank Herbert!)

This week, you can celebrate Earth Day with events involving art, books, urban studies, outdoor activities, and... striptease? Never change, Philadelphia.

Wondering about that smoke plume we all saw Saturday? Curious where to go to get on a boat this spring? Get these questions answered--and don't forget you can meet us on Thursday at our infosession!

For National Poetry Month I would like to invite people to go outside without a phone and notice when two things are trying to resemble each other. You don't even have to write it down.

ALOCASIA is now seeking new unpublished queer creative writing for our upcoming EcoFutures issue, to be published December 2026. Deadline: 11/11. Pays $50. Absolutely no AI. www.ALOCASIA.org

So you've heard about our Climate Education for Writers program and you're interested, but want to learn more about what you're getting into? Come meet with us at noon Eastern on Thursday, April 16. We'll present a few slides and then open the floor for your questions! upenn.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

An exquisite learning opportunity for writers seeking to connect language and love for our environment. It's free. It's all part of the Buried Creek Collective initiative . Learn more here: buriedcreekcollective.com @buriedcreek @stephanie.feldman

April showers bring a blooming field of opportunities to learn, explore, and take care of the natural world.

This is my favorite climate change chart. Japanese monks, aristocrats, and emperors kept meticulous records of cherry blossom festivals for 1,200 years and accidentally built the world's longest climate dataset.

🌿 EcoFair is BACK! Philly’s biggest green festival returns for year 3️⃣ on 5/16! 💚 🛍️ Shop the Sustainable Marketplace 🌱 Learn – Inspiring & educational programming ♻️ Recycle - Bring clothing & textiles 🎨 Make Art – Paint a mural 🤝 Create Community Connections RSVP: https://bit.ly/4sPXqxU

It's here! Introducing Orion's Spring issue, WORKING THE LAND: LESSONS IN LABOR AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, en route to your doorsteps right now 💪 How we work, resist, and survive is all connected—and it's all happening in conversation with the environment and the more-than-human world. (1/2)

Every day is #EarthDay when you're an environmental education program. In April we're also celebrating #NationalPoetryMonth by posting a poem every day–some of our favorites that invoke environmental themes and settings. Let's start off with a splash.

Our applications are open, and we can't wait to meet you.

Submissions are open! Delighted to be a judge for Natasha Carthew & Octopus Books’ Common Ground Nature Writing Prize, for writers self-identifying as working class. 1,000 words or less, in any form & great prizes! Further details & link to submit, here: www.octopusbooks.co.uk/landing-page...

Read about fires and floods in the region. Learn from films and foraging walks and First Fridays. And plan ahead for April!

This month we're reading HELM and THE PRICE of EVERYTHING.

This week: Local and state news, educational events, and opportunities to engage in the state of nature.

Lots of learning opportunities this week--both free and ticketed, online and in person.

Phenology is the study of natural cycles and how seasonal phenomena (like emerging flowers and mating birds) are linked. In March, you can plan walks to observe this. In the news, you can observe how the catastrophe of war and the gradual violence of climate crisis are also linked phenomena.

This week, you can stand up for science, read local environmental news, and plan ahead for the coming month.

Philly, we have a good problem on our hands. We had TOO easy of a time distributing 10,000 packets of seeds. 12 bars & 13 distribution stations later, Poof! Wanna help me pack up more? Let's meet on Monday. I'll have free pint glasses in exchange for your help 😘 luma.com/q82nwao2

What we're reading this month—featuring gorgeous prose that weaves personal stories of loss and recovery with environmental themes.

It's pretty snowy out there, but there are some great webinars this week, including one about biodiversity and storytelling.

Last week saw a major setback in the fight to regulate harmful greenhouse gas emissions. You can read more about it--and you can also seek out ways to learn about and connect with the environment.

This week you can layer up and show some love to a local park--or you can stay warm and read the news.

Last week we learned that a high-performing magnet school focused on environmental education was one of 20 Philly schools slated to close. Learn more about Lankenau and other local news this week.