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Jun 21, 2021

Guide to a Sustainable Summer

Sunday, June 20, 2021 marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere! With the world around us seeming to return to normal, it...

Jun 14, 2021

WeWalk Wonderwalks

LandHealth Institute is excited to announce a series of Urban-Eco Wonderwalks in partnership with WeWalkPHL. They are a free walking...

Jun 7, 2021

The Future of Environmentalism

The Anthropocene is the contemporary era of the earth that is defined by unprecedented action in which humans have manipulated and...

May 31, 2021

Animals at the Nursery

Wildlife at our nursery is always a great delight. There are currently two resident Baltimore Oriole pairs that enjoy taking baths in the...

May 24, 2021

Growing Up and Green

Imagine you are living in the city and you notice the lack of space in your home for gardening. Perhaps you have an aloe plant or a...

May 13, 2021

Efforts to Reduce Bird Collisions in Philadelphia

Have you ever seen a dead bird on the sidewalk when walking around the city? Many of these deaths are the result of birds colliding with...

May 10, 2021

Everyday Sustainability Bag Essentials

What things come to mind that you can’t leave your home without? For many, the first couple items are their phone, wallet and keys. But...

May 7, 2021

Life at the Nursery

What's Happening at the LandHealth Native Plant Nursery? At the nursery, we have 4 different spaces for our plants. We have a garden for...

May 3, 2021

Future Stewards at the Nursery

LandHealth Institute's Native Plant Nursery isn't just a destination for native flora. This Spring, 8th and 9th grade students from...

Apr 24, 2021

Earth Day Walk Through the Wissahickon

On Earth Day, the LandHealth Founder, Scott Quitel, led a tour through the Wissahickon, discussing its patterned history in the region...