Environment – Page 5 – Lower Moyamensing Civic Association

Environmental Committee Meeting this Wednesday, July 22

July 20, 2015

When: Wednesday, July 22nd, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Where: Fumo Family Library, 2437 S. Broad St (Broad and Porter) Join us for our first Environmental Committee meeting of the year. Michelle Feldman, the Director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful (KPB), will speak to us about how KPB helps neighborhood based organizations plan and implement community beautification. … More Environmental Committee Meeting this Wednesday, July 22

New Schoolyard Garden at Key Elementary

June 29, 2015

This new schoolyard garden at Key Elementary is a great example of the potential for community and school collaboration. With the help of the LoMo Education Committee, Key School received a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant to purchase building and startup supplies. Molly Devinney, then coordinator of the South Philadelphia High School Gardens, helped plan … More New Schoolyard Garden at Key Elementary

The Next Edition of the LoMo Green Thumb Social is Tuesday, June 9th

June 4, 2015

Next Tuesday, stop by the Tree Street Garden (at 11th and Tree streets) any time between 6 and 8 PM and join your neighbors for a slice of pizza (from New York Bakery, who have also graciously provided the garden space). There will be discussions about gardening, tree care, water barrels, and neighborhood trash cleanups. Feel … More The Next Edition of the LoMo Green Thumb Social is Tuesday, June 9th

LoMo Block Cleanup and Benefit This Thursday Evening

June 1, 2015

Come out this Thursday, June 4th – meet your neighbors, enjoy some food and drink, and clean up that block! More details can be found on Facebook, here.

Come to the LoMo Green Thumb Social, May 12th

May 9, 2015

Stop by the Tree Street Garden (at 11th and Tree streets) any time between 6 and 8 PM this Tuesday, and join your neighbors for a slice of pizza (from New York Bakery, who have also graciously provided the garden). There will be discussions about gardening, tree care, water barrels, and neighborhood trash cleanups. Feel … More Come to the LoMo Green Thumb Social, May 12th

Sign Up Now to Become a Tree Tender

May 7, 2015

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? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society offers a great training program on how to plant and care for trees in an urban environment. This series of 3 classes … More Sign Up Now to Become a Tree Tender

Join the LoMo Environment Committee

May 5, 2015

Spring weather is finally here and the LoMo Environment Committee is kicking things into high gear! Led by Darlene Olson, the team is working hard to get two of our local, public gardens into top shape – the Gas Station garden at 11th and Snyder and the Tree Street garden at 11th and Tree. They … More Join the LoMo Environment Committee

LOMO Green Thumb Gardeners! Gather Sat May 2 9AM (Pizza at Noon at Tree)

April 29, 2015

Join us on Saturday May 2nd during the time frame of 9am to about 1pm. If you cannot work, just stop by and say hello. Gas Station Garden and Tree Street Garden. Let’s enjoy a pizza again around noon before departing, make it a social event. If rain is a problem, we can move to … More LOMO Green Thumb Gardeners! Gather Sat May 2 9AM (Pizza at Noon at Tree)

Philly Spring Cleanup 2015 – LoMo Keeps Up the Sweep Up

April 7, 2015

It’s time to give the neighborhood a little spring cleaning! This Saturday, April 12th, meet your neighbors at the LoMo equipment shed behind Epiphany church at 12th and Jackson. From 9:00 AM through 2:00 PM, all necessary equipment will be available (brooms, trash bags, dustbins, etc.) and refreshments will be provided. Collect your gear, pick … More Philly Spring Cleanup 2015 – LoMo Keeps Up the Sweep Up

Let’s Make it a Green Holiday!

December 23, 2014

There are a number of items that can be recycled this holiday season: Wrapping paper Greeting cards Gift tags and boxes Glass – wine, beer and champagne bottles Soda cans and bottles Beer cans Department store sales flyers and merchandise catalogs Paper grocery and shopping bags 2014 telephone books and calendars In addition to recycling holiday … More Let’s Make it a Green Holiday!