winter

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Mike Weilbacher on the Riverbend Preserve In December, natural symbols celebrating the holidays abound: evergreens, hollies, mistletoe, even branching menorahs and the first fruits of Kwanzaa. What exactly happens at the solstice? And what is...

Explore the frosty forest and learn about our native species’ winter habits with our educators. The ways they adapt to thrive in the winter is one of the most impressive aspects of our ecosystem. Immerse yourself in some wilderness knowledge...

The new winter season begins at 4:47 p.m. on December 21. But what exactly happens at that moment? On a lively walk through a winter forest, Mike Weilbacher explains the science of the season, like why “solstice” translates as “sun...

There is ‘snow’ better way to get in the holiday spirit than East Market’s inaugural Snow Walk experience. From December 7-31, East Market will transform into a magical winter wonderland as hundreds of LED lights come together with a 35-foot...

It’s a day of wildlife-themed fun: face-painting, nature crafts, winter wildlife hikes, and talks on both urban wildlife and how animals survive winter. As the event supports our Wildlife Clinic, check out our website for suggestions on gifts to bring...

Even though this December has begun unseasonably warm, winter is coming. Whether you’re cleaning out your closet or find an amazing deal, consider donating a winter coat this season. Where to Donate Winter Coats in Philadelphia for 2015 – 2016: Feel...

Brrr. It’s cold outside. Whether you bike commute to work (since Philly is SO good at that) or use your bike to get around time, you don’t have to stop just because the temperature drops. The Women Bike PHL Facebook group (hint:...

All of this snow outside means people rush to treat their sidewalks and driveways. But don't run and buy the nearest rock salt available on your corner store. Common ice melt products and rock salt can become trapped in pets' paws, causing severe irritation and burns. Or, the animals will lick their paws in relief and ingest them, which is even worse and can lead to serious side effects. Even if you have an indoor animal, you'll track some salt in with your shoes in the cold weather. Find out more about choosing safe & pet-friendly ice melt, after the jump!

This year many readers have resolved to maintain or rev up their green lifestyle. We’re here to help! Winter chill has definitely been felt in the tri-state area recently. Frigid temps often have us thinking about the cozy and warm and admittedly sometimes doing what ever is most convenient and easy. But, keeping your home eco-friendly during winter doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming. Read on for some tips for the winter season: