Philadelphia Parks & Recreation – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:16:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Celebrate Earth Day All Month https://phennd.org/update/celebrate-earth-day-all-month/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:16:46 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=78774 Winter is waning, and that means its time for a thorough Spring cleaning! Though, at Parks & Rec, we don’t mean cleaning your house.

Throughout April there are events and activities focused on cleaning up and improving our green spaces. Park cleanups are a great way to see new parks and make a difference! You can volunteer to help clear litter, remove invasive plants, and plant trees at your favorite parks.

We want to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day each day this month as we take care of our natural lands. Check out Parks and Rec’s event calendar for all the cleanups planned.

Check out some upcoming highlights.

]]> Public Meetings re: Philly’s Urban Agriculture Plan https://phennd.org/update/public-meetings-re-phillys-urban-agriculture-plan/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:42:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=66109 Get Involved in Philly’s Urban Agriculture Plan!
From: Ashley Mang, West Philadelphia Promise Zone Team

Philadelphia’s first Urban Agriculture Plan — Growing from the Root — is in the works and wants your input! A collaborative effort of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Soil Generation, and Interface Studios, the Urban Ag Plan is soliciting input from growers and gardeners, community advocates, City agencies, partner organizations, and others who care about the future of urban agriculture in Philadelphia. Attendance far exceeded expectations at their first public meeting, held at Parkway Central Library in December, and is already helping to inform the plan.

Growing from the Root hopes to continue the rich conversation with their second public meeting formatted as two identical drop-in style events (stay as little or as long as you’d like!). Discussions will focus on access to land, animal keeping, farming careers and businesses, resources for community gardens, youth and education, climate readiness and agroecology, and ways that the City can support urban agriculture.

Choose between two identical open house meetings:

NORTH PHILLY: Thursday, March 19, 2020 — 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Lillian Marrero Library, 601 West Lehigh Ave, on-street parking with very limited accessible off-street parking available for folks with disabilities

SOUTHWEST: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ezekiel Baptist Church, 5701 Grays Avenue, off-street parking available

RSVP here for either meeting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphias-urban-agriculture-plan-growing-from-the-root-public-mtg-2-registration-95444578303

Read the Growing from the Root plan here: https://sites.google.com/view/phillyagplan/home

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