D.I.Y. RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

Join Sustainable 19125 as they lead classes in constructing your very own rain barrel. Led
by green guide Anders Morholt, you'll learn techniques on rain barrel construction, and then take part in a live workshop where you'll come away with your own barrel!
DATE: Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 11:00amLOCATION: New Kensington Garden Center, Frankford and Berks Streets, 1825 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia PA 19125MORE INFO: http://sustainable19125and19134.org/tags/rain-barrel

"GROUNDSWELL" AT FRIENDS CENTER

On Wednesday, July 2nd, the Peace Coalition will be showing "Groundswell Rising - Protecting Your Children's Air and Water" at the Friends Center, 5:30PM. This documentary, about the hidden financial costs of and long-term social, medical and environmental impacts of fracking,  is open to the public and entirely FREE. Make sure you see this groundbreaking film that will make you consider the true cost of your oil. Get details, and sign up, at www.peacecoalition.org today.

DATE: Wednesday, June 2, 2014, 5:30pm
LOCATION: Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102
COST: FREE
RSVP: go to www.peacecoalition.org or register on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1424415274500161/

PHILLY VEGAN DRINKS TONIGHT AT TATTOOED MOM!

Vegans, vegetarians, veg curious and their supporters; come on out tonight for Philly
Vegan Drinks at Tattooed Mom! Join the staff of The Humane League and their friends  for $3 veggie burgers and  ½ priced draft beers at the June edition of the monthly Philly Vegan Drinks meet up. Try one of their amazing vegan cocktails and food specials in a cruelty-free environment.  Eat, drink and  hang out with other local vegetarians and vegans in a fun, casual environment at one of the best bars in Philly (right on South Street, can’t beat it). See you there!

DATE: June 18, 2014 6:00PM
LOCATION: Tattooed MomCOST: FREE!! MORE INFO: http://tattooedmomphilly.com/events/2014/06/18/philly-vegan-drinks-3

VEGFEST PHILLY THIS WEEKEND!

Celebrate the summer, fresh produce and meat-free goodness at Philly Vegfest, the area's first all-vegetable, open-air food event. Sponsored by the Humane League, this FREE event features vegetarian foods, vegan cooking demos, health and nutritional information and more. 

Featured Speakers include: Christina Pirello, Chef and Star of http://www.christinacooks.com/http://www.christinacooks.com/  | Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby of Vedge   |  David Coman-Hidy, Executive Director of The Humane League  | Chef KESS of Veggie Chefs and Chef Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel's Vegan Pantry

DATE:  Saturday, June 14 from 11am – 4pm 
LOCATION: The Shambles, 2nd and Pine Streets, Philadelphia PA 
COST: FREE!
MORE INFO:  Got to www.phillyvegfest.org  or email info@phillyvegfest.org

PITCH YOUR TENT WITH PHILLY ECOCAMP!

Remember going to camp when you were a kid? Relive the experience and work for the
planet at Philly EcoCamp! This 3-day event promotes the intersection sustainability and the environment through technology.
Starting with a hackathon, where you’ll mix with technologists and subject matter experts to develop fun projects aligned with real environmental challenges, to the UnConference, where you’ll get a chance to suggest a idea, kick concepts around and collaborate with the best minds in Philly, to the hands-on workshop where you’ll get your hands dirty building out the technology , data visualizations and  urban forestry solution, the Philly EcoCamp is an event you can’t miss. 

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
Workshops: Friday 6/20 9:00am – 5:30pm  |  Happy Hour: Friday 6/20 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Field House – 1150 Filbert St)  |  Unconference: Saturday 6/21 9:00am – 5:30pm  |  Hackathon: Saturday 6/21 9:00am – 8:00pm and Sunday 6/22 9:00am – 6:00pm
DATE: Friday, June 20th to Sunday, June 22nd, 2014
LOCATION: Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102
COST: $15-25 depending on venue
RSVP: http://azavea.ticketleap.com/ecocamp/

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY IN THE GARDEN!

The Queen Village Neighbors Association welcomes you to the neighborhood with an evening of celebration in support of community sustainability.  Held at the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden, the event will feature drinks, conversation, hors d’oeuvres and of course, genuine South Philly neighborhood pride. Purchase tickets online for $20 or pay $25 at the door.  Limited tickets available!

DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
LOCATION: Southwark Queen Village Community Garden, 311 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
COST: $20.00 online | $25.00 at the door
TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-in-the-garden-brought-to-you-by-the-clean-and-green-committee-tickets-11666367419?aff=es2&rank=2

PECO GREEN ROOF TOUR WITH PHILADELPHIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about green roof technology and how it can help the environment, this event is for
you.  Come visit the 45,000-square-foot PECO green roof, which features an observation deck and stunning views of downtown Philadelphia. Only 25 people will be admitted per tour group, and you must be 18 years or older to attend.
DATE: Tue, June 17, 5pm – 6pm (Monthly on the third Tuesday, until Oct 17, 2014
LOCATION: PECO Building, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
COST: $5 for PHS members, $10 for non-members
RSVP: Go to pennhort.net/peco or phsonline.org/events/peco-green-roof-tour (All reservations need 2 day advance notice) or call 215-988-1698