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A creative reuse celebration for kids & families, including a special, interactive “Make it Myself” musical performance, workshop and book reading: • Special musical performance by Philly’s favorite family-friendly band Ants on a Log, in celebration of their new album “Make...

Several organizations in Philadelphia make sustainability easy, even for children. Here’s how to utilize these resources. On the surface, sustainability may look like it’s only attainable for certain kinds of folks–those with means, time, and a sense of ennui that...

As we say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers, you too can bloom and grow by taking part in the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge, a 4-day bio-blitz where cities worldwide see who can record the most wildlife....

Rutabaga Toy Library offers parents access to toy borrowing, communal play sessions, eco-friendly workshops, and more.  Rutabaga Toy Library is changing the game in sustainable parenting.   Owner Krystal Cunillera opened her business in November 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Fed...

Kicking off the summer, the first-ever Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire will showcase inventors, artists, startups, garage tinkerers, crafters, science clubs, and others who like to get their hands dirty making things. These “makers” will come together to show off their...

Join Orchestra 2001 at Race Street Pier for the US premiere of composer/environmentalist John Luther Adams’ “Across the Distance” for many French horns in an outdoor space. FREE and open to the public. Two performances at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm...

I have a confession to make. Deep breath. Here it goes. When I was a small kid,  I used to trap insects in a bug catcher. Then, I read James and the Giant Peach.  James and the Giant Peach is an adventure about a young boy who crosses the Atlantic with his best friends, who just so happen to have many legs and an exoskeleton. My days as a bugnapper were officially over. This experience taught me how important books are in shaping the values of children. However, I’m not the only one who can benefit from the lessons of my transformation. What literature can you use to introduce environmental lessons for your kids? Find out the 6 best children’s books to raise young environmentalists, after the jump!