Tree care, gardening, parks, recycling, trash cleanups, public art
We have chosen the second Tuesday evening of each month to meet in each other’s homes for friendly conversation and snacks. These events are more social in nature, but often discussions will be about gardening, tree care, or trash. We find that promoting camaraderie does great things for engagement. We all want to lend a hand when … More LoMo Monthly Green Thumb Socials
Here’s a great opportunity to learn the basics of tree planting and care. Have you recently had a tree planted in front of your house? Do you want to help the LoMo Environment committee care for the trees within our neighborhood boundaries? This PHS-sponsored course is for you. The three-part series runs October 7, 14, and … More Tree Tender Classes Start Next Week!
Brian Carney, newly employed at the library, brings his gardening talent to the neighborhood. He has beautified the two planters in front of the library and will be nurturing the trees on the block. Brian was able to procure the plants through his contacts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Renee Pokorny, head librarian at the … More Beautifying Sidewalk Planters at the Fumo Library
We know yard space is hard to come by in South Philly, but if you’ve got some, why not plant a tree in it? TreePhilly has announced their Fall Tree Giveaway events for 2015, and they’re happening throughout October and November. You can register for up to two free yard trees at the following events: … More Tree Philly: Register for a Free Yard Tree (or Two) Today
Carol Urovsky (Environmental Committee) and Terry Jack and Will Shuey (Education Committee) made this happen in late August. This was a major logistical undertaking, involving coordination with school officials, the transportation of 40 bags of mulch on a hot summer day, and lots of volunteer labor. The 40 bags of mulch were spread around 18 … More Jenks School Tree Mulching and Wood Surrounds for Tree Pits
The sunflowers are finished and we are planting a few more perennials, plants and flowers that come back year after year. In June we entered the Gas Station garden in the 2015 PHS Gardening & Greening Contest under the category of Public Space gardens. Many people admire the garden while waiting for the bus or … More LoMo’s Gas Station Community Garden Gets Late Summer Boost
On Thursday, August 27, several LoMo members attended a meeting at 632 Jackson St, an empty lot currently occupied by Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge. Topics discussed included trash strategies for the neighborhood, as well as planning for an educational (focused on trash) and fun-filled family event at Mifflin Square on Saturday, September 19, 4pm to 8pm. More … More Trash Academy and Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge
It’s hot and damp out there, but the Franklin Institute wants to help. Check out their site – thesweatuation.com – for tips on how to stay cool during the most brutal part of the summer.
These two trees in front of Our Lady of Hope School have been adopted by Natalie Malawey-Ednie, a neighbor across the street, who noticed that they were showing signs of suffering from heat and neglect. Enlisting the aid and advice of others in LoMo’s growing volunteer group, this past weekend she and volunteer Eve Miller … More Volunteer to Help Keep LoMo Beautiful
We are looking for a few good neighbors to help care for the schoolyard garden at Key Elementary (8th & Wolf) until the students return in September. The work includes watering and weeding the garden. If you’d like to help, please visit this sign-up sheet and pick a slot when you’re available. Your help will … More Key Elementary School Garden Looking for Volunteers
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 