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.

What we're reading this month— featuring themes like ag-tech, disability and queerness, and the untamed pockets of urban spaces.

The last week in January is Winter Salt Week--a great time to learn about how salt pollution impacts the natural world. We need road salt and sidewalk salt to stay safe--especially in this weather!--but we use more than we need.

Hello. If you need a moment to interrupt the feedback loop of scrolling, come on a walk with me courtesy of a snowy winter morning in FDR Park in Philadelphia.

What you can do: Week of January 19 This week, you can submit comments on environmental policy at the local and federal levels.

Introduce yourself with: 1 movie 1 book 1 TV show 1 album Flow (2024) Braiding Sweetgrass Abbott Elementary Vespers of the Blessed Earth (John Luther Adams)

Every week, we share environmental news and opportunities to learn or do more. This week's short roundup includes MLK Day park cleanups, Delaware River news, and a webinar about trees.

What you can do: Week of January 5 This week, you can learn about the local birds of winter.

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This week, you can mark the start of a new year by spending time outdoors. buriedcreekcollective.com/2025/12/29/w...

2025: Not a great year for environmental protections and climate communication, but a very good year in books. Here are a few of the eco-centric titles that we read and loved this year.💙📚 #BookSky buriedcreekcollective.com/2025/12/26/o...

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