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MAY 19, 2015 TELL OUR NEXT MAYOR WE WANT A SUSTAINABLE CITY

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We Want You Sustainability advocates must continue to push the mayoral candidates

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hile Mayor Nutter is the darling of the sustainability community, he has his critics. The prevailing wisdom is that, politically, he botched the sale of PGW by not consulting with City Council before presenting them with a finished deal. Whether or not selling Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and cashing in one time on a publicly owned asset was a good idea is certainly debatable. One consideration, still relevant to any further discussion, is whether the sale would help protect public safety and mitigate the City’s contributions to climate change. Our old gas pipes, which the City does not have the capital to replace, leak methane, an incredibly potent greenhouse gas. The nebulous claim that natural gas is preferable to coal falls apart if the pipes are leaky. The capital to replace the pipes is something that City Council grilled PGW CEO Craig White about during recent council hearings, and it was abundantly clear that council is still smarting from not being consulted about the sale. While you can criticize Nutter for a lack of political dexterity, you can’t argue with this fact: He put together a killer Office of Sustainability. Which, in case we’ve forgotten, didn’t exist before he was Mayor. In 2007, Nutter did not initially position himself as an environmental champion. But as the race unfolded—including a series of debates held at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Friends Center and elsewhere, he became the most vocal candidate on sustainability issues. Public participation absolutely shaped him as a candidate, and encouraged him to pursue the many great policies that he did. Now here we are eight years later, and it’s time again to choose the City’s next leader. Grid was considering endorsing a candidate, but so far we remain undecided. I can honestly say that, in some ways, this field of candidates is really impressive. By and large, they come from modest means, and through hard work and talent, have had great successes. They all seem to have values that could make them great leaders for our city. Yet none has yet emerged as a true champion of sustainability. In fact, none of the candidates has the word “sustainability” on their websites at all. Jim Kenney comes the closest of all the candidates, with a number of key issues articulated in his “Environment and Transportation” section. A candidate could still emerge to pick up

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Megan Matuzak megan@gridphilly.com 215.625.9850 ext. 106 Nutter’s green mantle, and we need to continue to push them to do so. Anthony Williams has pledged to extend Greenworks. Lynne Abraham says she isn’t in the pocket of any corporations, and will fight to keep our air and water clean. Nelson Diaz speaks passionately about social justice issues, especially housing and education, and his inclination to address the root of societal problems makes him an intriguing candidate. Doug Oliver seems keen to improve energy efficiency, albeit with a preference for relying on natural gas. For our cover story, Grid asked candidates questions directly, and we’re grateful for their replies. We also took quotes of theirs from the Next Great City Coalition mayoral debate on March 3. The Next Great City Coalition, made up of over 100 civic associations, labor unions, businesses, public health organizations, environmental nonprofits, faith-based organizations and social service groups, is one of the many groups in the city pushing our candidates to become the leaders we want. There is a list of other resources on page 21, which we encourage you to investigate. Now is a critical time for us to make our expectations known. The harder we work, the better the leadership we’ll have to move us toward a sustainable Philadelphia.

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COMMUNITY Scott Blunk teaches Theresa Harter, a junior, how to work a loader at W.B. Saul High School in Roxborough.

Top of the Heap Compost expert and volunteer teacher makes educational programs possible for high school students by jacqueline klecak The compost pile at W.B. Saul High School in Roxborogh is EVERYDAY about the size of a school bus— HERO and that’s a good thing. When Scott Blunk, a volunteer for the agricultural high school’s compost operation, started working in September of 2011, he says the compost pile was 10 times the size. “This is my laboratory; this is where the magic happens,” says Blunk, staring over the heap of composting animal waste, hay, egg cartons, fruit

and vegetable skins, and even old jeans. Saul’s compost operation, in collaboration with Weavers Way Co-op, has not only shrunk the pile, but turned the previously unused compost into a business. Students for the magnet school, one of the largest agricultural farm schools in the U.S., package the compost to sell to urban farmers or help grow crops for the school’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). In the corner of its 130-acre campus, near where the cows and goats are kept, sits the ma-

chine that makes this all possible—a large piece of equipment that, when attached to a tractor, turns and chops up the organic waste. Years ago, the school stopped using the machine after it broke twice and no one knew how to fix it. But Blunk, who has worked for multiple agricultural companies and had helped his father with various fix-it projects, was able to get it up and running in 2011. “Scott figured out something that needed to be done and did it,” says Mary Sweeten, editor of the Weavers Way newspaper, The Shuttle. She met Blunk in 2011 at Weavers Way when Blunk and his wife, a Temple professor, moved to Philadelphia after living in Illinois for over 20 years. Down the hill from the composting equipment is the unturned pile with waste from the school’s farm, Bennett Compost and the Philadelphia Zoo. The main heap is one of many called windrows— compost piles in different stages of decomposition that are “cooking” before they can be used. “I do it because it’s good for me, it keeps me busy and close to the earth,” Blunk says, referring to his time volunteering. “I feel good. I’m tired at the end of the day.” But even more than maintaining the compost heap, Blunk likes doing hands-on projects with students that can’t be done in the classroom. “Him working here has transformed what the kids are learning,” says Jessica McAtamney, an urban gardening and environmental science teacher at Saul. “With him, we’ve been able to add a lot of programs.” These programs include a tractor safety class that Blunk became certified to teach, a lesson in assembling a greenhouse using the Pythagorean theorem (really!) and learning about fixing machinery by putting a wheelbarrow back together. When the students complete these projects, Blunk says they are learning soft skills such as sticking with a job until it’s done, problem-solving and customer service, which they can apply on other “real world” projects, including building solar panels, a program Saul would like to start. “It’s really about the kids,” Blunk says. “It’s fun to teach.”

SA L U T E S CLEAN AIR COUNCIL, CLEAN WATER ACTION, AND TOOKANY-TACONY FRANKFORD WATERSHIP PARTNERSHIP

In late February, the Clean Air Council, Clean Water Action, Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership, and 46 businesses and organizations demanded that City Council introduce and pass single-use bag legislation that would impose a small fee for anyone who uses a single-use bag when making a purchase. The Philadelphia Water Department has found that plastic bags make up 17 percent of the debris recovered by skimming operations. The City Council was urged to introduce the legislation before the budget hearings, so the bill has a chance of passing in 2015, in time for Mayor Nutter to sign it. If the bill is signed in 2015, it would go into effect July 1, 2016. 6

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NEIGHBORHOOD TIME EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the People’s Emergency Center, Broken City Lab, and the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy created the Neighborhood Time Exchange, a new residency artist program in which selected artists are given studio space in Philadelphia in return for their work on community revitalization projects. The program, which began in January and runs through September, is split into three three-month residencies at 4017 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, and provides artists with free studio space, a monthly stipend, and basic tools and supplies. The project aims to give unparalleled opportunity for artists to explore the complex role that responsible and accountable creative practice can play in a challenged and changing neighborhood.

MORRIS ARBORETUM In March, the Morris Arboretum’s demonstration parking lot will be renewed and rededicated after 25 years of service. The lot, which was created to demonstrate the best and most innovative ecological practices in stormwater management, has filtered about 31,863,304 gallons of precipitation from the Wissahickon watershed back into the water table below. This equates to a lifetime of drinking water for more than 1,000 people, or the annual tap water used by about 4,000 households, or one day’s average tap water use by 366,245 Philadelphians. The lot has won awards for engineering and design, been featured in national publications and regional educational videos and is frequently visited by school students, university classes, engineers, architects and landscape architects. P HOTO BY STEPHEN DYER

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The brown creeper is also known as an American tree creeper. BirdPhilly birdwatchers spot black-backed, ring-billed and herring gulls at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park.

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January morning, about 40 birdwatchers gathered on the patio of the Boat House at Edgewater Lake in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia for the inaugural BirdPhilly walk, sipping coffee, munching doughnuts and getting to know gulls. The birders took turns staring through a spotting scope at a lesser, or smaller, black-backed gull sitting on the ice of the mostly frozen pond with a few dozen ring-billed gulls and a couple herring gulls. The ring-billed gulls, easily distinguished by the black ring towards the end of their beaks, are all over Philadelphia. They gather in parking lots, sit on the bridges over the Schuylkill and soar over West Philadelphia. Herring gulls, a little bigger and ringless, are more common closer to the ocean, but you can also see them here on a regular basis. The lesser black-backed gull, a little on the small side and with a back more accurately described as slate gray, on the other hand, was a rare find in Philadelphia. This was a European bird up until the 1950s, according to George Armistead, BirdPhilly co-organizer. Now these wanderers appear off American shores more regularly, but still no one knows where they breed. Armistead adds that this was the first he had seen any the park. The group said goodbye to the gulls and started walking around the half-frozen pond. The “Lakes”—as locals refer to the ponds of FDR Park—are an ideal launch site for a year of birding walks, hosting a variety of wintering ducks, coots and other waterfowl. Through a partnership between Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC), BirdPhilly will take Philadelphians on walks in 8

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parks in every corner of the City throughout 2015. “I wanted to do something to highlight green spaces within the city limits as birding locations, as I’m a native Philadelphian,” says Tony Croasdale, BirdPhilly co-organizer and DVOC Field Trip Chair. “I have a background in concert promotion ... so I wanted to brand it and promote it like a concert series.” BirdPhilly will also sponsor the Philadelphia Bird Race, a contest and fundraiser in May headed up by Armistead. Soon, binoculars and spotting scopes zeroed in on a couple of swimming gadwalls, what Croasdale described as “a stately gray duck with a black butt,” near a group of more-common mallard ducks and Canada geese. This was the first FDR Park visit for Sam Davis, who picked up birding four years ago. He came out for “the chance to walk around and see some birds, hear some more educated birders talk about what they see.” A bald eagle soared overhead as the group spent some time observing smaller birds on dry land: a group of small native songbirds—juncos, titmice and chickadees—worked their way through grass. A brown creeper, true to its name,

worked its way up a large locust tree, gleaning hibernating insects from the cracks in the bark. A downy woodpecker, boldly patterned in black and white with a red patch on the back of its head, drilled for grubs high up in an oak tree. The experienced birders tended to cite the lesser black-backed gull as the day’s standout find, but new birders Paulette Rodriguez and Dan Gasiewski talked about the woodpecker. “The problem with me and birds is that other people look at a little brown bird and say ‘I know what kind of little brown bird that is,’ and I don’t,” says Gasiewski. “[The woodpecker] had very striking colors for this time of year.” The group headed back to the boat house to finish off the doughnuts and head home, looking forward to the next trip to see little brown birds and their more striking relatives.

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Political progress has been made, but much work remains story by grid staff

ight years ago, the new crop of mayoral candidates were like sustainability seedlings, just beginning to poke their soft green heads above the soil and move toward the light. There were some unintended moments of comedy along the way. During a candidate forum, one of the candidates purported to be a fan of “alterior energy,” and wondered aloud how a green roof would be mowed. The current class of mayoral contenders, and the City itself, has come a long way since our collective awakening, in large part due to the leadership of the Nutter administration. As sustainability advocates anxiously await a post-Nutter Philadelphia, two things are clear as we approach the run-up to the mayoral

primary elections on May 19th. First, most of the viable mayoral candidates appear to acknowledge that a sustainable Philadelphia means a safer, more prosperous city. Second, this race is far from over, and it’s possible that any of the candidates could yet decide to seriously court the sustainability voter. Six mayoral candidates participated in the Next Great City Forum on March 3, organized by a collective of over 100 civic-minded organizations and companies led by Penn Future. No one emerged as a front runner, articulate out of the gate on these complex issues. To find out more, Grid sent a survey to each campaign. Five mayoral candidates have shared their vision for a sustainable Philadelphia, answered whether or not they would

maintain or expand funding for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, and explained how they would balance public health with economic development. We supplied a number of wide-ranging additional questions, from policies pertaining to bicycling to plans for protecting the city as it inevitably faces super-sized storms and a changing climate. Philadelphia’s population of registered voters skews heavily Democratic, which means that the winner of Democratic primary on May 19, in all likelihood, will be the next mayor. Philadelphia’s population is just over 1.5 million, but some estimate that our new mayor will be the candidate who can amass a mere 100,000 votes. Grid has 75,000 readers. Your vote will count.

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The Progress That’s at Stake Our next mayor will have many opportunities to improve the City story by heather shayne blakeslee

he City of Philadelphia’s progress toward becoming a model of urban sustainability has been a collaborative effort among many stakeholders: nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, neighborhood groups and active individuals, leaders in the corporate world and partners in government. How the next mayor will work with the existing community of sustainability advocates, both inside and outside government, is critical. Highlighted here are just some of the issues and programs that the new mayor could influence.

The Mayor's Office of Sustainability: Will it be funded?

Our world class stormwater management plan: Will it be supported?

Dr. Mark Alan Hughes, the original director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, began his new position by trying to recognize and build upon the existing work of city departments, especially those that were already ahead of the sustainability curve. Among them were the Office of Capital Programs, which was already commissioning green buildings, and the City Planning Commission, which was carefully looking at how a new zoning code was going to impact the City for generations. These two departments also helped organize the first citywide sustainability training for government workers, which included everyone from Prisons to Licenses and Inspections. Current Director Katherine Gajewski has continued and expanded upon that strategy. Gajewski’s goal has been to embed Greenworks, the City’s sustainability plan, in permanent departments that are supported by her office. Greenworks outlines dozens of specific, measurable goals around water, energy, equity, the environment, the economy and community engagement. Greenworks goals are time-bound, and set to expire with Mayor Nutter’s second term. Progress toward those goals is impressive, and publicly available in yearly reports. In the meantime, the Office of Sustainability has been made permanent itself through a public vote on the City Charter. It was an important victory, but not one that guarantees the efficacy of the Office. Funding, determined by the mayor and City Council, will determine how much traction the office will have in a new administration.

"Green City, Clean Waters" is the name of the Water Department’s nationally and internationally recognized green infrastructure plan. Even New York City is jealous; The New York Times' editorial board called out Philadelphia as a place that New York City should emulate when it comes to managing the stormwater that floods basements, closes roadways, and destroys the water quality in our rivers by overwhelming water treatment plants and sending raw sewage into the Delaware. While the plan is about water quality, it also translates into green space. Projects like the beautiful plantings on the road medians on Delaware Avenue give us more greenery and help us comply with the Clean Water Act. Continued support of the Water Department’s plans—including making sure that the city gets the recognition it deserves and that builders and developers are supported as they try to comply with regulations—should be on any new mayor’s agenda.

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Energy efficiency: Will careful attention be paid to improving our buildings? Talking about energy efficiency—especially if you start throwing around phrases such as “commercial benchmarking policy”—is likely to garner yawns from even staunch environmentalists. That needs to change, considering that buildings are the number-one consumer of electricity in the world, and a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. If we don’t drastically rethink our built environment, the dream of a healthy, prosperous future for all will remain just that—a dream.

Philadelphia established itself as a national leader by passing legislation that requires commercial building owners to track and publicly disclose how much energy their buildings are using. Our city has a 90 percent compliance rate so far, and the new mayor could advance a similar reporting policy in the residential sector. Leading by example should also continue, and the mayor should actively pursue making government buildings efficient, reducing consumption and taxpayers’ liability for unnecessarily high energy bills.

Recycling: Will the plague of plastic bags be addressed? The goal outlined in Greenworks was to divert 70 percent of waste from landfills by 2015, up from the 53 percent baseline in 2008. They smashed their goal in 2011, getting to 77% percent through a combination of recycling and converting waste to energy. Despite that progress, Philadelphia still has a long way to go be a leader with waste. Toronto, for instance, offers city-sponsored, curbside compost pick-up, and only collects trash once every other week to incentivize people to rely more heavily on their recycling and compost bins. While a citywide composting program may seem far off, there is growing momentum to institute a five-cent charge on plastic bags. Not only do these single-use bags cause unsightly litter throughout the City, they are also a tremendous obstacle to our recycling efforts. Plastic bags, when put into recycling bins, gum up the recycling machinery, and are responsible for an hour of downtime for every seven hours a recycling plant runs. The time dedicated to disentangling plastic bags from machin-

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ery drives up costs and reduces productivity. Anthony Williams is the lone dissenter in our pages regarding a proposed charge for plastic bags, citing that a charge would disproportionately affect the poor.

Mayor Michael Nutter on the green roof at Friends Center

Bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure: Can the streets be made safer for everyone? Many candidates are talking about Vision Zero, which is an international goal of reducing traffic related deaths to zero. It’s pulled from the Better Mobility 2015 platform created by The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. How the City proceeds with further investment in bike lanes, the new Bike Share program, and how public outreach efforts are handled will significantly effect how, where, and who is able to safely take to the streets on foot and on bike. Also mentioned by at least one candidate, is SWEEP, a citywide program created to educate citizens about their responsibilities under the sanitation code.

Blight: How will the Philadelphia Land Bank be run? There are approximately 8,000 vacant properties in Philadelphia owned by the City. The creation of the Philadelphia Land Bank has established a transparent system in which citizens can acquire properties and return them to productive use. The lots can be transformed through many kinds of community development projects, including affordable housing, public gardens and urban agriculture. It’s a relatively new program, and how much thought and funding goes into its implementation will significantly affect public safety, access to open space and revenues for the City.

Energy Hub: Does it mean clean tech, or petrochemical pollution? In 2010, Philadelphia won a competitive national award from the Department of Energy to be a research hub for energy efficiency. Even after several direction, leadership and name changes, the words “Energy Hub” meant one thing: The public and private projects at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Now, Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES), which runs the old Sunoco refinery, wants to rebrand “Energy Hub” to mean its own plans to make Philadelphia the epicenter for refining natural gas and attracting new petrochemical industries to the heart of the City (see Grid’s March 2015 cover story). On March 13, City Council held public hearings on how to approach new energy opportunities for the City, and constituents who hear “Energy Hub” both ways were present. While PES CEO Phil Rinaldi was testifying, activists held up signs that read, “Climate Denier” and “Invest Green, Not Fossil Fuel.” The next mayor, and the next City Council, will have to decide which face we project to the rest of the world.

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Lynne Abraham Her Story:

braham’s bio has a lot of firsts. She’s the daughter of first-generation Americans who lived “on the edges of poverty,” and was the first in her family to go to college; she got a degree from Temple University and went on to Temple Law School. She is the first woman to be elected to the Municipal Court, and if she’s elected this year, she’d be Philadelphia’s first female mayor. She’s worked at the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, as a judge in Court of Common Pleas, ran the City’s 600-person law office, and was the City’s District Attorney for 19 years. She touts her independence from powerful interests with the campaign message, “Nobody’s mayor but yours.”

Vision for a sustainable Philadelphia There are many opportunities for making Philadelphia more sustainable. The Philadelphia Water Department has done an excellent job dealing with stormwater runoff in the context of our largely combined stormwater/ sanitary sewage system. To begin with, Philadelphia’s “Green City, Clean Waters” plan is an award-winning “25-year plan to protect and enhance our watersheds by managing stormwater with innovative green infrastructure.” By implementing the plan, the City has begun to enhance the quality of life for our residents by reducing river pollution in what have become more frequent storm events. In addition, the plan now proposes even tighter standards for runoff and water quality. I will fully support the plan as mayor. Fortunately, LEED has become the norm in construction of major new office buildings, corporate headquarters and other facilities. The zoning code should be reviewed to determine whether additional incentives for green buildings—including low-scale development —should be added to the regulatory framework. The adaptive reuse of existing buildings eligible for inclusion in the National Register should be encouraged through regulatory relief and zoning bonuses; reuse of existing structures is generally in itself sustainable development because the bricks and mortar need not be replicated. In any event, growing the population through in-migration (from the nation and from around the world), increasing jobs and strengthening the tax base will make Philadelphia a more prosperous and “more sustainable city.” A vibrant economy will help us afford the capital improvements necessary to make Philadelphia the “Next Great American City.”

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Would you maintain or expand funding for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability? Expand. By increasing funding, the City will improve quality of life for its residents, create jobs, protect the environment, and attract green-minded businesses and residents. Specifically, each City agency will be held accountable for achieving sustainability goals.

What’s your perspective on balancing public health and economic development? Job creation will be at the very top of my agenda, but the “Next Great American City” needs to be a healthy city for our own residents, and for those we want to welcome as new members of the community. We shall protect the environment and enforce applicable regulations governing air, water and other pollution. We shall also determine whether existing regulations are sufficient to protect public health.

On climate change and resilience The City should encourage a citywide bike share program, Zipcar facilities and their equivalents, vehicles using hybrid and electric power, and vehicles using natural gas as a fuel. We should have available a detailed survey of flood-prone areas beyond those identified by FEMA and other agencies to help guide development decisions.

On water and responsible development The Philadelphia Water Department is currently implementing the “Green City, Clean Waters” plan, and is amending the regulations to tighten the requirements both with respect to water quality and volume of on-site containment. As stated above, I will support the plan. In addition, the City is currently offering financial incentives and loans to support the efforts of private landowners. These efforts will continue in my administration.

FROM THE NEXT GREAT CITY FORUM: Innovative idea: Looking to the skies when it comes to public open space, protected bike lanes for cyclists. “I would love to see in my dreams a highline right through Center City that would allow people to walk to work, beautify the community, like they’ve done in New York. … I think we could do more to protect bicycle riders by having protected lanes.” Protected bike lanes would create a physical barrier between lanes for motorized vehicles and those for cyclists. Gone would be the days of bicyclists and SEPTA buses forced together, or cars idling in the bike lanes.

Spoke passionately about: The local food community. “Philadelphia has been growing into this fabulous place for farmer’s markets, fresh food, locally grown, organic, farmer’s close by … Since we have so many culinary arts schools in Philadelphia, and we have local people willing to do urban farming, there can’t possibly be a way that we can avoid having entrepreneurial effort married with freshly produced food and the culinary arts to give our kids locally, home-grown … wonderful food.”

What you don’t know about her: She’s a killer cook.

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Nelson Diaz His Story:

iaz grew up in a public housing project in New York City, and made his way through St. Joseph’s University and then Temple Law. He was the first Puerto Rican to earn a law degree from the University and to pass the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, after which he became a Public Defender. He was also the first Latino confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be a General Counsel; he served with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He’s a 45-year resident of the City, and among other posts, he served as City Solicitor under Mayor John Street. He’s currently a partner with Dilworth Paxson LLP. The widest plank of his campaign platform concerns support for the school system: “Education is the only universal equalizer for our children, and the major civil rights issue of our time.”

Vision for a sustainable Philadelphia Making our city more pedestrian, bike, and mass-transit friendly would pay huge dividends immediately and over the long term. Prioritizing 21st century transit options would make the city more attractive to young families and seniors, and help reduce our carbon footprint. To accomplish that goal, I’ll work to extend the Broad Street Line to the Navy Yard, and create express service between Center City and Trenton, and then along the Northeast Corridor to provide regular commuter rail access to central New Jersey and New York City. I’ll fight to restore the mayor’s traditional control over major changes to the transportation network, work with PennDOT to improve state-owned roads, look for ways to add protected bike lanes or separated bus lanes where appropriate and where demand is high, and improve protection for pedestrians citywide. In addition, I’ll take advantage of the assets we already have by prioritizing investments that connect neighborhoods to our existing network of bike and pedestrian trails. Creating these connections will be especially important as part of the rollout and long-term growth of the Philadelphia Bike Share Program, to ensure that transit alternatives are an option in every community, not just some of them.

Would you maintain or expand funding the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability? We need a comprehensive citywide response to sustainability issues. In addition to supporting the full funding for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, I would make sure that we are taking advantage of all interagency opportunities, both entirely within local government and between local government and our state or federal government. By clearly making sustainability a top priority and looking for partnerships that don’t require local tax dollars, we’d make more efficient use of existing resources.

What’s your perspective on balancing public health and economic development? This is not an either/or proposition. We need to make sure we’re aggressively mitigating any new air pollution from industrial development. At the same time, we have to reduce our reliance on automobiles and push denser economic development. That’s one reason I would partner with our universities to turn Philadelphia into a new economy hub; today we get less venture capital funding than any of our peer cities, which I’d work to change.

On climate change and resilience We should be attacking the root causes of problems, rather than simply treating the symptoms. We need to be aggressively identifying where the gaps in our system are and start working to fill them in before they emerge as a crisis. I’m particularly influenced by the lesson of Superstorm Sandy in New York City. Identified vulnerabilities were not addressed ahead of time. Now, the city is racing against the clock to repair damage before crucial infrastructure, like the cross-Hudson rail tunnels, catastrophically fails. We need to be reviewing our emergency readiness and mitigating potential threats on an ongoing basis.

On equity and open space I believe that the Land Bank creates the opportunity to fundamentally improve our communities and remove blight from our neighborhoods. Nobody wants to live—or locate a business—next to a burned-out house or abandoned, trash-strewn lot. I’d aggressively use the Land Bank in partnership with Philadelphia Public Housing Authority, PIDC, and community development corporations and neighborhood business groups to transform vacant or abandoned property into affordable housing or structured green space to spur community development. This would help replace the thousands of affordable units we’ve lost in recent years, and promote local solutions to food deserts in disadvantaged communities.

FROM THE NEXT GREAT CITY FORUM: Innovative idea: More investment in public housing as a means toward achieving better public health. “The issue of asthma to me is not a theory; it’s an actuality. As young child, I lived in a tenement, where there was mold, rats and cockroaches, and as a result I was a very sickly kid. When I was 10, I was finally able to sleep in a room alone in public housing, and as a result, I became healthy. It’s important to provide housing that is clean and healthy.”

Spoke passionately about: Social justice and education. “You have to make sure that there is a benefit for all Philadelphians, not just the one percenters … [the schools] don’t even have paper. I go across the river to Delaware, and they have iPhones for their homework … we give everything to Center City for the tax abatement, and we don’t have enough money to pay and provide for our schools. Our children are our treasure.”

What you don’t know about him: He’s passionate about equal rights for women.

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2015 Mayoral Elections

Jim Kenney His Story:

enney was born in South Philadelphia and raised by a firefighter and homemaker. He got his first union card at 17, and went on to get a degree from La Salle University, becoming the first person in his family to go to college. He’s served in City Council since 1991, and as a self-proclaimed progressive, his causes have included rights for the LGBTQ community, decriminalizing marijuana and fashioning a broader immigration policy for the City. He’s been the chair of several committees in Council, including the Committee on the Environment. He resigned from his seat to run for mayor. His campaign website is the only one that lists the environment as a platform issue and he believes that, “If Philadelphians come together, we can make quality public schools, safer streets and living-wage jobs a reality in every neighborhood.”

Vision for a sustainable Philadelphia

On safe streets for cyclists and pedestrians

I believe that locating, cultivating and maintaining access to green space in every Philadelphia neighborhood is vital to the success and growth of the city. As mayor, I will provide City support to community and neighborhood groups to develop and enhance green spaces throughout the City. I also believe that Philadelphia must make investments in making our City buildings increasingly energy-efficient. In 2014, along with my City Council colleagues, I pushed for the Department of Public Property to study all police stations and firehouses to determine necessary repairs and enhancements to make the buildings safer and cheaper to operate. As mayor, I will continue this effort. I will also explore the expansion of zoning and development incentives for Green buildings and the installation of real-time energy monitoring in Cityfacilities.

As mayor, I will adopt a “Vision Zero” (see Grid’s "The Progress That's at Stake" page in this section) goal for the City of Philadelphia. I will take a multifaceted approach to implementing “Vision Zero.” This includes continuing and expanding on the work of the Nutter administration by increasing the number and safeness of bike lanes throughout our city. I will form a Vision Zero Task Force made up of stakeholders from local and state transportation agencies, public safety agencies, advocacy groups, local businesses and community members. This taskforce will create a Vision Zero Action Plan for Philadelphia so that we can ensure that no more lives are lost needlessly to preventable traffic accidents.

Would you maintain or expand funding the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability? Yes. In 2006, as a City Council member, I was one of the first proponents of purchasing hybrid vehicles for Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet. As mayor, I will continue to push all City departments to embrace these energy-efficient alternatives to make investments in all of Philadelphia’s public infrastructure to protect our environment and save money for future generations.

What’s your perspective on balancing public health and economic development? Growing our economy and protecting our environment are not mutually exclusive. In fact, in my view, they’re closely tied. So, as mayor, I will expand our economy with an eye towards making Philadelphia’s economy diverse and creating a healthy, clean city that is worthy of the DNC Convention and other economic investment.

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On cleaner neighborhoods A great deal of litter results from improperly set-out trash. Reducing litter requires a comprehensive approach that increases both education and enforcement. As mayor, I will increase coordination between trash collectors and the litter enforcement agents (e.g., trash day ride-alongs) and expand programs like circular-free stickers. SWEEP (see Grid’s "The Progress That's at Stake" page in this section) is a great program, but it needs expansion so that our officer patrols are better coordinated with the hours when curbside trash is set out. I would also explore a plastic bag fee to directly fund the expansion of enforcement efforts and other anti-litter programming.

FROM THE NEXT GREAT CITY FORUM: Innovative idea: Upcycling shipping containers for use as affordable housing, an idea that combines recycling, modular housing principles popular in the green building community and job creation, and would add to Philadelphia’s inadequate affordable housing stock. “You can actually build a very sturdy, decent home … those homes could be used around our community … creating jobs and opportunities for people who are coming back from incarceration, are under-employed, or who haven’t been employed for a while.”

Spoke passionately about: Strong executive leadership pulling the City together, in collaboration with Council. “[Ed Rendell] was capable of getting everyone he needed in every level of government under the same tent, rowing the boat in a good direction for Philadelphia, and he made us feel good about ourselves and he made us think that we could achieve. ... I think that what an executive is also responsible for doing is talking to their Board of Directors, which is Council. I think they should be aware of what you’re doing and what you’re thinking about and getting their input … that’s how the whole ship moves forward.”

What you don’t know about him: He loves Irish and American poetry.

2015 Mayoral Elections

Doug Oliver His Story:

oug Oliver was raised by a single mother in Philadelphia and has strong ties to his church. After completing an undergraduate degree from Lock Haven University, he earned a Masters in Communication from La Salle University and an Executive MBA from St. Joseph’s University. He started his career at Beech Advertising, and after a stint as Press Secretary for Mayor Michael Nutter, he now works for Philadelphia Gas Works as their Vice President for Marketing and Corporate Communications. He’s running as the new kid on the block, and as a voice for Millennials. His campaign message: “If you want something different, we’ve got to do something different.”

Vision for a sustainable Philadelphia Philadelphia has made great strides recently to become a more sustainable city. The progress that has been made must be built upon. As the former Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications at PGW, I was tasked with reducing the City’s energy consumption and carbon footprint. This experience has heightened my awareness of the issues and my commitment to addressing the issue. As mayor, I will certainly do my part to ensure that Philadelphia is a livable city and sustainable in its use of energy. When we think about sustainability, we often think "green," planting trees and reducing carbon footprints. However, sustainability also means positioning the City for long-term sustainable growth. As mayor, I would do the following to make Philadelphia a more sustainable city: convert the City properties that use oil and steam to natural gas; analyze energy usage in older buildings to ensure they are as efficient as possible; identify cleaner, greener, abundant, locally-sourced energy sources; begin converting the City fleet from gasoline to natural gas in order to save money and reduce the carbon footprint; consider the conversion of SEPTA from diesel to natural gas or lowsulfur diesel.

Would you maintain or expand funding for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability? As mayor, I would maintain funding for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and would encourage the integration of sustainability planning across departments. As an example, effectively cleaning our streets ensures that waste doesn’t contaminate our waterways. The result is cleaner communities and a reduction in the cost of water treatment.

What’s your perspective on balancing public health and economic development? As mayor, I would be supportive of efforts to balance public health and economic growth. The City needs an infusion of jobs, but changes need to be made with eye for the future. The City can position itself as an energy hub and drive job creation without sacrificing air quality. As an example, investment in combined heating and power, which reduces the drain on the electric grid, can provide energy at a lower cost while maximizing the use of a clean energy source.

On safe streets for cyclists and pedestrians As mayor, I would work to enhance the safety and access from communities to the City’s bike lanes and trails. This is a challenging task, however, since highways, railroads and other obstructions bar access. We need to address the breaks in the trail networks that need to be filled; find ways to safely connect neighborhoods to trails and bike lanes, and create new means of access for low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

On cleaner neighborhoods: A cleaner Philadelphia results in eliminating blight, enhancing quality of life, improving neighborhoods, reducing crime in communities, and lessening financial burden on the City to clean up litter. As mayor, I would take steps to educate, encourage and incentivize Philadelphians to reduce litter and increase recycling, including: asking merchants not to place flyers and menus on the doors of homes or businesses; requiring landlords to provide sufficient space for storing tenant trash; cleaning our City streets on a more frequent basis; requiring merchants to charge a fee for single-use paper and plastic bags to reduce usage; and educating Philadelphians about the importance of reducing waste and recycling.

FROM THE NEXT GREAT CITY FORUM: Innovative idea: Break down the lunch procurement contracts for schools into smaller sections, an idea Oliver takes from his time at Philadelphia Gas Works. It would allow local businesses that might not yet have the capacity to provide fresh local food to the entire system to service a part of it while growing their business and providing better quality, local food for kids.

Spoke passionately about: Changing people’s vision of their own neighborhoods. “I grew up in Germantown. You can’t look up in the trees without seeing black bags caught in the leaves… Dirt attracts dirt. Cleanliness attracts more cleanliness. I was driving down the street, and we see someone dump an entire McDonald’s bag out their side of the widow, and the person who was with me said, “Man, they’re dirty,’ and I was about to agree and say, ‘Yeah they are dirty,’ but they’re not dirty. If they were dirty, they would have left it in the car next to them. The fact of the matter is they don’t understand that their community reached beyond their passenger seat. And so, keeping our neighborhoods clean, whether it’s stopping short dumping or charging small fees for plastic bags, they’re all things that would help keep our neighborhoods clean and help people change their vision.”

What you don’t know about him: He really is over 40 years old.

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Anthony Williams His Story:

illiams is son of a father who was both a judge and community activist. He went to The College of William & Mary, where he earned a degree in economics, and rose through the ranks at PepsiCo to become a mid-level executive. The rise of gang violence, blighted communities, and lack of opportunity in Philadelphia led him away from the private sector and into politics in 1988, when he first served as a Representative in the Pennsylvania State Legislature. For the last 16 years, he’s served in the State Senate. He is a strong community advocate, and his main campaign message is about creating One Philadelphia: “The destiny of our community isn’t tied to the magnitude of our challenges, but our ability to find solutions together.”

Vision for a Sustainable Philadelphia I’ve been a proponent of environmental and conservation issues since the 1980s. As a state legislator who represented both urban and suburban areas, I worked to establish the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center, helped constituents create a political action committee to address environmental justice, and sponsored bills to address the adverse health impacts of toxic chemicals in low-income communities. As mayor, I am committed to building One Philadelphia,a city where every neighborhood benefits from sustainability because it improves our quality of life. I’ll focus on two areas that will position Philadelphia as a national leader in sustainability: 1) Develop a “Green Fleet Initiative” for Philadelphia to become a national leader in fuel-efficient and alternative fuel municipal vehicles. Converting a percentage of the municipal fleet to more fuel-efficient vehicles and alternative fuels will improve air quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially from heavy-duty vehicles. Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is piloting 24 natural gas vehicles (NGVs). The fleet would be serviced by fueling and charging hubs throughout the city with natural gas provided by PGW. 2) Expand the capacity of the Office of Sustainability to partner with the private sector to test new energy efficiency technologies. Philadelphia can become an innovation hub, and a destination for entrepreneurs and investors seeking the next big opportunity in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Would you maintain or expand funding for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability? I will expand funding for the MOS, and work with the Director of Sustainability to define Greenworks Philadelphia’s benchmarks out to 2023. I’ll use new benchmarks to establish a common vision of a culture of sustainability in every municipal agency, and advocate for inclusion of appropriate sustainability 20 GRIDPH IL LY.CO M APRIL 2015

practices into the City’s planning and development of our neighborhoods. This vision will attract buy-in from department heads to partner with the Director of Sustainability to achieve their own goals, rather than comply with dictates from another office.

street-sweeping will also create savings in reduced shortdumping cleanups, and water inlet cleaning costs. With cleaner neighborhoods, higher property values and thriving commercial corridors, together we will unlock Philadelphia’s economic growth potential.

What’s your perspective on balancing public health and economic development? Years ago, community members came to me with serious complaints about pollution from the refinery. They felt that being from a low-income neighborhood meant that they did not have the influence to fight back. So, I helped them create a political action committee to fight back. Environmental justice is incredibly important to me, and so is economic growth. Philadelphia desperately needs more jobs. Pitting these two realities against each other is a surefire path to failure … We can responsibly move towards Philadelphia as an energy and sustainability hub, leveraging the best of both while mitigating risks.

On safe streets for cyclists and pedestrians My vision of One Philadelphia is a city of distinctive, yet connected neighborhoods that have the same access to great schools, thriving businesses and clean, safe streets. One of the great aspects of Philadelphia is its walkability, and pedestrian deaths are on the rise particularly in low-income communities. I embrace “Vision Zero” (see Grid’s "The Progress That's at Stake" page in this section), and as mayor I will convene a Vision Zero Task Force to improve communication and policy coordination across City government, and develop a plan to reduce trafficrelated fatalities by 50 percent by the end of my first term.

On cleaner neighborhoods I am the only candidate who supports weekly citywide street-sweeping. We can be the Greenest City in America, and we can be the Cleanest City in America. Weekly

FROM THE NEXT GREAT CITY FORUM: Innovative idea: Structuring Bike Share fees so that the portion of bike share riders who can afford the $100 deposit will subsidize those people who can’t afford the initial outlay. “There are some people who ride bikes because they can, and there are some people who ride bikes because they have to … what I find a lot in this conversation is that a lot of people with good intentions look at the same set of problems differently … it’s the intersection of those that have and have not.”

Spoke passionately about: Promoting the idea of One Philadelphia. “We’d rather divide ourselves over what we differ on than unify over what’s common to all of us … I want to be the first mayor to actually unify the City around issues regarding education, job creation, and public safety, all tough issues … I really do believe that regardless of what zip code you live in, what part of Philadelphia you live in, we all have a common love of this City.”

What you don’t know about him: He’s a doting grandparent.

2015 Mayoral Elections

Get Your Vote Right on May 19 T

he May 19 primary for the Philadelphia mayoral election is, for better or for worse, the election. Philadelphia skews heavily Democratic, and the winner of the Democratic primary will be hard to beat in the fall. Here’s everything you need to know to get your vote right.

Pick an Issue, Wonk Out Whatever issue is most important to you, chances are there is a group who has a policy platform they’d like our next mayor to adopt. Do a deep dive with help from these coalitions and nonprofit organizations.

Bike Safety and Transportation Infrastructure → Better Mobility Philadelphia 2015

Register by April 20, and Pick Your Party To vote in the primary election in Philadelphia, you’ll need to register by April 20. You’ll also need to register in a political party to vote in any primary. In addition, you must be a U.S. citizen for least a month before the election; a resident of the city and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election; and at least 18 on or before the next election. Want to make sure you’re registered? Call 1-877-VOTESPA to find out.

You Can’t Register Online! Pennsylvania does not have online registration, so you’ll need to register in person or by snail mail with the Philadelphia Voter Registration Office or Philadelphia County Board of Elections Office (see addresses below). To register by mail, download a Voter Registration Application from seventy.org or philadelphiavotes.com, or get one from U.S. Post Offices, public libraries, state liquor stores and other state government offices. Mail the form to the Voter Registration Office (address below), or take it to the Philadelphia County Board of Elections. You can also register at PennDOT when you obtain or update your driver’s license at a photo license center.

Not Going to Be Here? May 12 is Your Deadline If you’re not able to vote in person, you may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. You’ll need to already be a registered voter. Visit seventy.org or philadelphiavotes.com for eligibility conditions and how to obtain absentee or alternative ballot applications. Both types of

Voter Information and Resources Committee of Seventy

Eight Penn Center 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1002 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Election Help Hotline: 1-855-738-3689 seventy.org The Comittee of Seventy is a non-partisian good government group that offers voters resources and assistance.

applications are due by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before Election Day (May 12). Postmarks are not honored. If you are disabled, age 65 or older and are assigned to an inaccessible polling place, you are eligible to use an alternative ballot. To check the accessibility of your polling place, call the County Board of Elections at 215-686-3469.

Know Your Polling Place Polling places across Philadelphia and the state will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (and even if you get in line at 8 p.m., they must allow you to vote). Not sure where your polling place, is or need to check your voter registration? Visit the nonpartisan group the Committee of Seventy at seventy.org and click on “Find Your Polling Place.” You can also call 1-855-SEVENTY (1-855-738-3689) or in Spanish 1-888-VE-YVOTA (888-839-8682) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also get elections and voting information from the Philadelphia County Board of Elections at philadelphiavotes.com.

Know Your Rights on Voter ID Laws The good news for Pennsylvania voters is that the photo identification law was ruled unconstitutional by a Commonwealth Court judge on Jan. 17, 2014, and is no longer in effect. This means that most voters don’t need to show or have photo ID in order to use voting machines. First-time voters, however, must have approved forms of photo or non-photo ID with them when they vote. Visit votespa.com to find approved forms of ID.

The “Better Mobility 2015” platform, supported by a coalition of transportation and smart growth advocates, seeks to make Philadelphia a more economically competitive city through safe and accessible transportation. bicyclecoalition.org

Green Buildings and the Built Environment → BUILD Philly Coalition

BUILD Philly (Built environment, Urban, Infrastructure, Land use, and Development) is a new coalition of professional organizations and nonprofits addressing issues in the City of Philadelphia related to the built environment. dvgbc.org

Food and Food Access → Food Policy Advisory Council

FPAC facilitates the development of responsible policies that improve access for Philadelphia residents to culturally-appropriate, nutritionally-sound and affordable food that is grown locally through environmentally-sustainable practices. phillyfpac.org

Leadership on Urban Sustainability → Next Great City Coalition

A broad-ranging group of over 100 civic associations, labor unions, businesses, public health organizations, environmental nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and social service groups working to create a positive future for Philadelphia through the “Next Great City 2015” platform. nextgreatcity.com

Responsible and Equitable Community Development → The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations A citywide membership association of CDCs and affiliate organizations dedicated to helping community development groups by providing support for their targeted neighborhoods, this group’s policy platform is “Beyond Gentrification, Toward Equitable Development.” pacdc.org

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Philadelphia Voter Registration Office 520 N. Columbus Blvd, 5th floor Philadelphia, PA 19123 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Monday to Friday.

Philadelphia County Board of Elections Office Philadelphia City Hall, Room 142 Philadelphia, PA 19107 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Monday to Friday.

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Their “Good Economy Challenge” supports the business community in building profitable enterprises that serve community needs, share wealth and protect the environment. sbnphiladelphia.org

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facebook.com/paradisehillfarm Fourth-generation, family-owned organic farm grows heirloom, no-spray cranberries, and blueberries in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Vincentown, NJ

Neighborhood grocery store that carries local and organic products and is committed to increasing access to, and information about, healthy food. Philadelphia

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Small alpaca farm that breeds quality alpacas to produce fine fiber for hand spinners and knitters. Salford, PA

A sustainable gardening business that sells peatfree, organic and locally-sourced soils. Also sells plant food and composting products to gardeners at arboretums and botanical gardens. Modena, PA

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This bed and breakfast offers farm tours, art lessons and art retreats, as well as access to exotic gardens with animals, including llamas, ducks, horses and peacocks. Catawissa, PA

POWERFUL PLANTS ➸ powerfulplants.net A unique educational series that uses books, seeds, contests and prizes that focus on getting kids outdoors, making healthy food choices, and protecting the planet. Philadelphia

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Energy company that provides electricity products made using clean, renewable sources like wind, and carbon offset products.

Gardeners who install and manage on-site mini-farms in customers’ back yards to provide them with homegrown produce. Also sells cold frames, compost bins and moveable greenhouses. State College, PA

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOPERATIVE ➸ lancasterfarmfresh.com

Nonprofit cooperative of 75 farmers with a CSA program provides local products year-round, including produce, meat, cheese, bread and pantry items.

KIMBERTON WHOLE FOODS ➸ kimbertonwholefoods.com

A 15-acre USDA-certified organic aquaponics farm that offers produce and aquaponic growing kits for homeowners from their 3,000 square foot processing room and store. Harleysville, PA

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Canning company that has been producing New England clam chowder and clam products since 1920.

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THE MERCHANTS FUND ➸ merchantsfund.org Established in 1854, The Merchants Fund provides grants to established local businesses looking to expand..

KITCHEN TABLE CONSULTANTS Helping passionate farmers and food artisans build lasting, profitable, locally focused businesses. They have real-world experience and bring that to our work every day. Results oriented, their work is about actionable steps to make your business stronger and more profitable. Bala Cynwyd, PA

THE DORRANCE H. HAMILTON CENTER FOR CULINARY ENTERPRISES ➸ theenterprisecenter.com

This center provides access to capital, building capacity, business education and economic development opportunities to high-potential, minority entrepreneurs. Philadelphia

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services Agricultural BENNETT COMPOST ➸ bennettcompost.com

Residential organic waste collection company designed to serve those who want to compost but don’t have the space for equipment. Collected materials are composted at Philadelphia community gardens. Philadelphia

TUCKER'S COOPS ➸ tuckerscoops.com Designers and builders of custom chicken coops, sheds, stalls and run-ins, in addition to horse stalls, dog pens, rabbit hutches and storage sheds. Phoenixville, PA

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EVERGREEN LANE FARM

A family-owned group of natural grocery stores that focus on carrying local and organic products, produce, meat, dairy and alternative medicines.

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Independent, interdisciplinary university that offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in the life, physical and agricultural sciences, humanities and business; six master’s programs; and a doctoral degree. Doylestown, PA

DREXEL DEPARTMENT OF CULINARY ARTS AND FOOD SCIENCE ➸ drexel.edu/ hsm/academics/Culinary-Arts-Food-Science This university program provides students with an education in fine foods, service, product development and quality assurance, offering bachelors and masters degrees, as well as undergraduate minors. Philadelphia

INDUSTRY PREVIEW HOUR 10 A.M.-11 A.M. wake up with delicious local coffee and food, snag a swag bag, and join Fair Food, PASA, fellow industry insiders and diehard local food lovers for this special Fest preview one hour before the crowds arrive. Sponsored by La Colombe, Fest will continue the tradition of the Fair Food Local Grower/Local Buyer event by providing an opportunity for ticketholders to meet and talk directly with farmers and producers. The Industry Preview Hour is designed for local food buyers and chefs but also for the local food enthusiast (a limited number of general VIP tickets are available). LIMITED VIP TICKETS are available for $45 and include general admission, $50 at the door if tickets are still available. CREDENTIALED BUYER/CHEF TICKETS are $20 in advance and include general admission, $25 at the door. Credentialed Press are invited to attend this industry preview hour; please contact our team at info@phillyfarmfest.org

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Greensgrow's Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA) offers a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables.

EDIBLE PHILLY ➸ ediblephilly.com

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Quarterly magazine that spotlights growers, producers, fishermen, vintners, retailers, chefs, home cooks, brewers and others who energize the local culinary community. Philadelphia

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GREENER PARTNERS ➸

Nonprofit organization that connects local farmers to wholesale buyers and consumers. Their Fair Food Farmstand in Reading Terminal Market sells products from 90+ area farms. Philly Farm and Food Fest co-organizer. Philadelphia

greenerpartners.org Nonprofit that manages a North Philadelphia urban farm and organic farmland in Montgomery County. Also grows fruits and vegetables for a CSA, runs a farmer-apprentice program and works with over 8,000 students annually in farm-to-school programs. Collegeville, PA

will explore the phenomenal success of farmers markets across America and highlight the impact this is having on the food system. Yardley, PA

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PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (PASA) ➸ pasafarming.org

A statewide, member-based sustainable farming organization that brings farmers together to learn from each other, and builds relationships between farmers and consumers looking for local, sustainably-produced food. Philly Farm and Food Fest co-organizer. Millheim, PA

PHILADELPHIA ORCHARD PROJECT ➸ phillyorchards.org

Nonprofit organization that works with community-based groups and volunteers to plan and plant orchards of useful and edible plants. Provides plants, trees and training. Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA FOOD POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL ➸ phillyfpac.org This council facilitates the development of responsible policies that improve access for Philadelphia residents to local, culturally appropriate and affordable food that is grown through environmentally sustainable practices. Philadelphia

Environmental FRIENDS OF FARMWORKERS ➸ friendsfw.org

An organization that provides free legal representation on employment-related issues to lowwage agricultural workers in Pennsylvania, as well as community education on legal rights for migrant and immigrant workers. Philadelphia

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PA PREFERRED PROGRAM ➸ papreferred.com

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) allows you to make a commitment now, at the beginning of the spring, to share in a farm’s harvest throughout the harvest seasons. For an up front fee, you’ll receive fresh goods directly from the farm you’ve chosen, typically every week throughout the summer and fall. Paying it forward helps give financial security to farmers and you get the gift of a kitchen stocked with fresh, healthy, seasonal goods. This year at Fest, not only will you get to shake the hands that feed you, you’ll get expert advice on how to slice, dice, and cook the contents of a CSA share during the CSA School sessions running throughout the day in the CSA pop-up shop. SIGN UP FOR A CSA AT FEST AND RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR A FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET TO THE 2016 PHILLY FARM AND FOOD FEST!

A public-private partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and local businesses that identifies and promotes food and agricultural products grown, produced or processed in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia

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PENNYPACK FARM & EDUCATION CENTER ➸ pennypackfarm.org

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Urban farm that grows over 2,000 pounds of produce annually and boasts a farmstand, nursery, consulting services, a popular CSA and classes through its community kitchen. Philadelphia

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JIG-BEE FLOWERS ➸ jig-bee.com

Nonprofit organization that works with children, families, community groups, environmental and educational institutions to encourage awareness and foster the creation of sustainable local food systems. Horsham, PA

A statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy group that raises awareness through research reports, news conferences, interviews with reporters, op-ed pieces and letters to the editor, and promotes sensible solutions. Philadelphia

Kensington-based quarter-acre farm that grows cut flowers for market bouquets and provides bouquet delivery, flower CSAs, wholesale, weddings, and events. Also grows several edible flowers. Philadelphia

QUARRY HILL FARM ➸ quarryhillfarm.net

PENN STATE EXTENSION ➸ extension.psu.edu

Agricultural educators that share unbiased, research-based information with local residents and provide programs to create strong business, caring communities, and healthy families. State College, PA

PHILADELPHIA BEEKEEPERS GUILD ➸ phillybeekeepers.org

Nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes urban beekeeping through membership, classes and events that raise awareness about the importance of bees to our environment. Philadelphia

SIERRA CLUB

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Pennsylvania chapter of national grassroots environmental group. It’s 25,000 members seek to enjoy and promote the responsible use of the earth's resources, as well as to educate others to protect and restore the natural environment’s quality. Harrisburg, PA

RED EARTH FARM ➸ redearthfarm.org Family-owned-and-operated farm that offers CSA membership shares of fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, flowers and yogurt, and participates in the Emmaus and West Chester Grower’s Markets. Kempton, PA

TAPROOT FARM ➸ taprootfarmcsa.com Serving the Philadelphia Metro Region, the Lehigh Valley and Berks County, this Certified Naturally Grown farm's vegetables, fruit and eggs are available through their CSA program, farmers markets and various retail stores and restaurants. Shoemakersville, PA

PHILLY FOODWORKS ➸ phillyfoodworks.com A food distribution company that offers a unique, flexible CSA program and market that unites producers and consumers, increasing access to good food and support for local producers. Philadelphia

Organic farm that grows heirloom vegetables, raises pastured proteins, and runs a CSA and restaurant. Customers can also purchase fresh artisan bread, cheese, nuts and honey at the farm’s market. Harleysville, PA

SNIPES FARM ➸ snipesfarm.org Located on 25 acres in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Believing in the power of nature and community to heal and teach, the present generation of the Snipes family, the 11th to farm in Lower Bucks County, has offered the use of its land for the establishment of a 501c3 not-for-profit educational resource: Snipes Farm and Education Center. Pick up location: Morrisville, PA

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOPERATIVE ➸ lancasterfarmfresh.com

A nonprofit coop of 105 organic farms with a CSA program that offers many share options including vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, cheese, herbs, community supported medicinal herb share, flowers, and bread. Pickup locations: throughout Philadelphia and its suburbs

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FRESH TOFU INC. has supplied the east coast with Organic Artisan Tofu and other fine Soyfood products since 1983. All of our products are vegan. No preservatives are used in the processing. We are dedicated to the principle that FRESHER IS BETTER. Our tofu is LOCALLY PRODUCED and we keep the shelf life short so you know it’s fresh. Hands-on techniques and quality ingredients have earned FRESH TOFU INC. its gold standard reputation. Our Tofu has been CERTIFIED ORGANIC by QAI since 1996. You are guaranteed no genetic modifications. Our Allentown plant is KOSHER CERTIFIED and under the supervision of Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer of Young Israel of West Hempstead, NY.

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Weckerly's Ice Cream makes delectable ice-cream sandwiches, in addition to sorbets and ice cream.

Baked Goods BRULEE BAKERY ➸ bruleebakery.com Gluten-free French bakery that uses sustainable practices and local ingredients—including organic sugar, rice flour and free-range chickens—to make fruit tarts, macaroons and other sweet treats. Ardmore, PA

FLOUR & OATS ARTISAN COOKIES ➸ flour-and-oats.com

Hand-mixed, small batch cookies baked with locally-sourced honey, cheeses, eggs, fruits and vegetables. Cookie selection includes seasonally-changing cookie flavors, savory cookies and traditional flavors with a twist. Exton, PA

HEIRZOOM BAKERY ➸ fennome.com

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Bakery specializing in fennomes: spiral-rolled, mini fruit-filled pastries originating from Hungary that are prepared with natural, kosher ingredients. Choose from four flavors: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and apricot. Turnersville, NJ

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NATURALLYSWEET DESSERTS

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Dairy-free, low-sugar and heart-healthy desserts made with fruits, vegetables and herbs sourced from local Philadelphia farmers. Their menu changes with the season. Philadelphia

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GILDA'S BISCOTTI ➸ gildasbiscotti.com

JUBILEE ➸ jubileegf.com

Gilda got her start baking biscotti for La Colombe Torrefazione in exchange for free espresso. Now, her wholesale bakery continues to create traditional biscotti by hand. Salem, NJ

Wellness company that recently launched its first line of gluten-free fruit and nut bars in Philadelphia. Philadelphia

GEMELLI BAKERS ➸ nathertonmarket.com

State College-based bakers who produce artisan breads and baked goods. Offerings include Artisan breads, baked goods, cookies, wood fired pizza (on occasion), granola, candy, pies, cakes and rustic breads. State College, PA

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NANNA'S SECRET (MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET) ➸ www.nannassecret.com A blend of roasted nuts, herbs and spices that is natural and made locally, using the owner's grandmother’s Dukkah recipe. Philadelphia

NUTS ABOUT GRANOLA ➸ nutsaboutgranola.com After selling granola for a college fundraiser, Sarah Lanphier and her mother now bake up granola sourced organically and locally when possible, made without any artificial chemicals, dyes or preservatives. York, PA

Locally-manufactured, 100 percent natural granola that is available in four flavors: Banana, Ginger, Peanut Butter and Coconut Milk. Philadelphia

SWEET BEE GRANOLA All-natural granola that comes partially baked in the box. Varieties include Apple Cinnamon, Orange Cranberry and Cherry Almond. Maplewood, NJ

Chocolate CAVEMAN CHOCOLATES LLC ➸ facebook.com/CavemanChocolates

Founded in 2013 from a love of a dark chocolate, this small business creates healthier chocolate alternatives, including 70 percent dark chocolate almond butter cups. Harleysville, PA

THE CHOCOLATE CLINIC ➸ thechocolateclinic.com

Chocolate producer that brings bean-to-bar treats to Philadelphia, curating chocolate that is either fair or direct trade, made in small batches with cacao and simple ingredients. Philadelphia

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MOJO'S POP CO. ➸ mojospopco.com

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Mother-daughter team working together to make gourmet toffee popcorn. Their toffee is crafted in small batches and tossed with popcorn before being hand-packaged. West Chester, PA

Kensington-based ice cream retailer that makes Philadelphia-style dairy ice cream, as well as vegan ice creams, in unexpected flavors like Earl Grey Sriracha and Blueberry Ginger. They have a second location in West Philadelphia. Philadelphia

WECKERLY'S ICE CREAM ➸ weckerlys.squarespace.com

Philadelphia "micro creamery" that makes ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and sorbets. Local pick-ups and delivery of ice cream available from their headquarters in Globe Dye Works building. Philadelphia

RED FOX GOURMET ➸ redfoxgourmet.com

Owner and operator Sarah Merrick creates wholesome snacks like Rosemary Caramel Popcorn, Signature Trail Mix and Maple Roasted Pecans, made with no artificial ingredients and produced in West Philadelphia. Philadelphia

Grains Ice Pops MOMPOPS ➸ mompops.net

Compost. Chickens. Beekkeeping. Edible landscapes. Let local experts from Organic Mechanics, Philadelphia Backyard Chickens, Philadelphia Beekeeping Co., and Tiny Terra Ferma guide you through learning skills that will provide you with food and contribute to the urban ecosystem in a positive way. You don’t need any prior knowledge or a big workspace to take steps toward homesteading. All you need is a desire to learn.

CASTLE VALLEY MILL LLC ➸ castlevalleymill.com

Vegan ice-pop company that makes all their allergen-friendly pops in West Chester and sells them locally in Chester County and Philadelphia. West Chester, Philadelphia

Producer of stone ground flours, meals and mixes in the heart of Bucks County. They strive to use local grains and preserve nutrients by using authentic stone buhr mills. Doylestown, PA

LIL’ POP SHOP ➸ lilpopshop.com

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Purveyors of hand-crafted ice pops made in small batches from a seasonal assortment of natural, locally-sourced ingredients in flavors like Earl Grey and Mayan Chocolate. Visit their West Philadelphia location. Philadelphia

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SMALL VALLEY MILLING

A family-owned-and-operated organic flour mill specializing in organic spelt and wheat flours. The flour produced originates mainly from grain raised on the farm surrounding the mill and neighboring farms. Small Valley, PA

BRING THE KIDS The entire family will be delighted by the adventures of six-year-old farm kid, Sylvie, in Watermelon Magic. This whimsical short documentary, produced by local filmmaker Rich Hoffmann, shows beautiful time-lapse photography of watermelons growing from seed that will make your jaw drop and your mouth water. Multiple free showings throughout the day!

Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown produces stone ground flours, meals and mixes.

Get your hands dirty at the Plant and Squirm session with the educators from Cloud 9 Rooftop Farm. Discover how soil, seeds and worms are are a complete recipe for a healthy garden. Help plant a seed and say hello to the star of good compost: the wriggly worm!

Kids can also attend Cooking Up Stories, which will offer a one-of-a-kind, performance-based cooking event that combines the fun of storytelling with the practical skills of healthy cooking.

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COSMIC CATERING ➸ cosmicfoods.com

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Full-service catering company and cafe that uses locally made and grown products from Farm Fresh for Chefs and local farms. Their packaging is biodegradable, compostable or recyclable. Philadelphia

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LUKE'S LOBSTERS ➸ lukeslobster.com

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Casual BYOB mini-chain that serves Maine-style rolls with various shellfish. Philadelphia

STOUDT'S WONDERFUL GOOD/ HOBO ED COFFEE ➸ stoudts.com Hobo Ed makes small batch roasts of sustainably-grown, ethically-sourced coffees, and offers tastings at Stoudts, a space offering festivals, fine antiques, hand-cut steaks, artisan bread and exceptional brews. Adamstown, PA

Philadelphia bakery launched in 1993 that has expanded to include five retail outlets and a café. Products include breads, desserts, pastries, granola and popcorn. Philadelphia ➸ wildflourbakery.net

Northeast Philadelphia-based bakery produces a variety of loaves, rolls, baguettes and snacks. Find their goods at local retailers and markets, or buy wholesale and online. Philadelphia

SWEET NOTE BAKERY ➸ sweetnotebakery.com

Makers of gluten-free bagels that avoid the top eight common food allergens, GMOs or artificial ingredients. Philadelphia

SO JERSEY MOBILE CAFE ➸ sojerseymobilecafe.com

Family-owned mobile food vendor that cooks up a locally-sourced, creative menu of comfort classics with a twist, like chicken and waffles, chili and cornbread cupcakes, and cherry pie cupcakes. Pedricktown, NJ

Cheese BIRCHRUN HILLS FARM ➸birchrunhillsfarm.com

Dairy offering hand-crafted raw milk cheeses like the semi-soft Birchrun Blue and the mountain-style Highland Alpine, as well as farm-raised meats, including veal chops and pork sausage. Chester Springs, PA

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YELLOW SPRINGS FARM ➸ yellowspringsfarm.com

Farm providing native plants, design and installation services, and artisanal goat cheese products from Chester Springs. Sign up for their cheese CSA. Chester Springs, PA

CONEBELLA FARM CHEESE ➸ conebellafarm.com

Farm specializing in cheese made from the milk from their Ayrshire dairy cows. They sell cheddarand-colby-based cheeses, including garlic & chive, jalapeno and Italian. Elverson, PA

MEADOWSET FARM & APIARY, LLC

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Sheep dairy that uses old-world cheese-making practices to produce aged cheese. They also offer honey and grass-fed lamb. Landenberg, PA

VALLEY MILKHOUSE CREAMERY ➸ valleymilkhouse.com

Artisan creamery that produces fresh and aged cheeses, butter and yogurt, and also hosts cheesemaking classes in Berks County. Oley, PA

FULPER FAMILY FARMSTEAD ➸ fulperfarms.com

A fifth generation "Dairy of Distinction" farm striving for "greener" farm practices—including using a renewable solar energy system—that offers cheese and yogurt. Available online and at local markets. Lambertville, NJ

Yellow Springs Farm in Chester Springs provides artisanal goat cheese products.

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Butcher’s Block Exciting classes designed to educate you about the ins and out of sustainable meat

Want to include eating meat in your conscientiously chosen diet? Join local farmers and chefs for exciting programming at the Butcher’s Block. Learn more about the production, butchering and/or preparing of rabbit, veal, goat and sausage.

Meat/Fish CAPE MAY OYSTER COOPERATIVE ➸ capemaysalts.com

Cape May Salt oysters are legendary among oyster enthusiasts. A newly established cooperative comprised of six founding-member oyster farms are now farming this prized variety with the help of disease-resistant oyster seed produced by Rutgers University. Cape May, NJ

HERITAGE SHELLFISH COOPERATIVE ➸ heritageshellfish.com

A partnership of four shellfish growers specializing in raising Eventide Littleneck clams. They connect seafood lovers with local, hand-harvested shellfish raised while using sustainable aquaculture practices. Egg Harbor, NJ

HOCKS N COQS ➸ hocksncoqs.com 421 Martin St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Makers of handmade smoked sausages, smoked pulled pork, smoked pulled chicken, local seasonal toppings and sauces. Look for their products at local markets. Philadelphia

RABBIT: Working with a whole animal can be daunting. But Chef Andrew Wood of Russet Restaurant will show you how easy it is to break down this delectable protein and turn it into a simple, rustic and unforgettable dish. Partnering with Wood is Farmer Kim Mallatratt of Brook-Lee Farm in Berks County, PA, who can speak firsthand to what makes rabbit so appealing to chefs, environmentalists, and nutritionists across the country. Are you ready to find your new favorite white meat? GOAT: Lean and tasty goat is becoming more popular in our local food scene, but how many of us actually know how to prepare it? Join Kensington Quarters co-owner and butcher Bryan Mayer as he expertly breaks down an entire goat. This presentation will surely inspire you try your hand at cooking goat in your own kitchen. Kensington Quarter's Bryan Mayer and Andrew Wood, right, of Russet Restaurant

VEAL: Farmer Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm and Chef Sean Weinberg of Restaurant Alba have been working together since before farm-to-table was a household term In fact, Weinberg’s passion for one particular protein—veal—changed the way Miller currently farms. Together, this duo will explain what makes Miller's veal such an extraordinary protein, why the restaurant spends days to do it justice, and how you can use this unsung delicacy at home. Prepare for an exciting conversation with two heroes of the local food movement. SAUSAGE: Attention all grill masters: When it comes to exceptional sausage, you've got to start with exceptional meat. Farmer Nolan Thevenet of Stryker Farm in Saylorsburg, PA will explain what makes his pasture-raised pigs so special, and Tony Page, the artist behind Rooster Street Provisions' stellar line of cured meats and sausages, will demonstrate how to turn simple ground pork into the best sausages you've ever had. Get your grind on!

RIVERINE RANCH ➸ riverineranch.com A Musconetcong River Valley ranch that specializes in water-buffalo milk and meat products. Their buffalo are farm-raised and grass-fed, and produce meat that is low in cholesterol and fat. Asbury, NJ

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BUCK RUN FARM, COATESVILLE, PA

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Using healthy fermentation, Obis One turns organic garlic into an aged delicacy, black garlic.

Book It Classroom Takeovers teach you how to put it all together Once you’ve filled your bag with fresh ingredients and picked your perfect CSA partner, there’s cooking to be done—and we have just the experts to show you how. All day, our Cookbook Classroom will host a rotating cast of top local authors demoing their favorite recipes and signing copies of their books, so you can stop by for a lesson and leave with a wealth of ways to prepare and preserve the year’s harvest.

GET ON YOUR GOOD SIDE Learn how to complement your main course with Tara Mataraza Desmond, author of Choosing Sides. In this class, she’ll work with local, seasonal ingredients procured from real, on-site Fest vendors to create a trio of complementary side dishes.

Packaged Goods OBIS ONE, LLC ➸ obisone.com Growers of organic garlic and makers of black garlic, an aged, fermented, healthful delicacy. Pennsville, NJ

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Producer of organic, GMO-free breads and spreads, including Sunflower Seed with Pennsylvania Maple Sugar, using ingredients from local farms. Lancaster, PA

CRISP & CO. ➸ crisppickles.com

This company has three distinct product lines— soy wax candles, bath and body, and items for the pantry—which all began for a love or gardening. Lancaster, PA

Artisan producer that crafts unique pickles, such as Sweet Ginger, as well as pickled beets and mushrooms. Hockessin, DE

TAIT FARM FOODS ➸ taitfarmfoods.com

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Tait Farm has been working the land since 1950 and crafting Raspberry Shrub since 1987. In fact they are the original producers Shrub, a colonial method of fruit preservation. Visit their booth and website for a taste of Jams, Dressings, Shrubs, Chutneys and more, inspired by the farm. Centre Hall, PA

BILL'S BEST ORGANIC BBQ SAUCES ➸ billsbestbbq.com

Gluten-free, locally-sourced, award-winning barbecue sauce from Glenside. Ten percent of profits are donated to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Glenside, PA

➸ blindspotnutbutters.com

Capture the sunny flavor of golden local honey in small-batch jam preserves with Marisa McClellan, author of Food in Jars and Preserving by the Pint. Honey and other natural sweeteners are ideal for McClellan’s flavorful jams and jellies, and in this class, she’ll advise you on how best to substitute honey, maple syrup, agave and coconut sugar for traditional sweeteners in luscious house-made spreads.

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GAILS CUPBOARD - HEALTH & WELLNESS Almond milk, homemade granola, condiments, crackers, treats, and tonics made and sold by health coach Gail Weinberger. Ashburn, VA

EPIC PICKLES ➸ epicpickles.com Manufacturer of small-batch pickled vegetables. Currently carrying pickles, string beans, asparagus, okra, cauliflower and carrots. York, PA

LANCASTER HUMMUS CO. ➸ facebook.com/LancasterHummusco Hummus products that are soy-free, nut-free, tahini-free, dairy-free, GMO-free, dye-free, and gluten-free. Hummus flavors are inspired by local Lancaster County farms. Lancaster, PA

Unique nutbutter blends such as Cinnamon Roll, Mocha Nut and Chocolate Sea Salt Peanut, mixed by a husband-and-wife team. A portion of their profits goes to funding research for retinal conditions. York, PA

LOVE BEETS ➸ lovebeets.com

BURNING BUSH KOSHER HOT SAUCE

LAFIYA FOODS ➸ lafiyafoods.com

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Producer of plant-based organic, natural superfoods and personal care products sourced from West Africa, including coconut oil, cocoa powder and shea butter. Philadelphia

Hot sauce for beef, chicken, fish, omelettes, pasta, veggies made with filtered water, white vinegar, organic tomato paste, chili peppers and sea salt. Philadelphia

CHILE SPOT LLC ➸ chilespot.com A producer of unique, artisan chile pepper products, including chile pepper jams, hot sauces, salsa, barbecue sauce, relish, chile pepper caramel corn and honey-roasted habanero almonds. Downingtown, PA

All-natural, marinated ready-to-eat beet treats. Products include marinated baby beets, freshly vacuum-packed steamed beets and all-natural beet juices. Philadelphia

SIMPLY GHEE ➸ simplyghee.com Organic, unsalted, sweet creamed butter that has been churned out of Lancaster County since 2012. The also offer Honey Ghee, and will be rolling out a third flavor at the 2015 Fest. Lancaster County, PA

Bath/Body/Home MARVELOUS MO' AND ME, LLC THE BACON JAMS ➸ thebaconjams.com Spreadable bacon jams that come in three unique varieties: All Original, Black Pepper and Red Chile & Garlic. West Chester, PA

SOOM FOODS ➸ soomfoods.com Sesame products made with Ethiopian sesame seeds. Offering tahini, dips and chocolate. Philadelphia

TRULY PURE & NATURAL

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Maker of local, raw creamed honey products in 18 flavors. Also offers essential oil blends, natural deodorant, lip balm, body butter and all-natural insect repellent. Telford, PA

VESPER BROTHERS' FOODS ➸ thelocalphiladelphiapastasauce.com

Food company specializing in traditional Italian products, including a Signature Tomato Sauce and handmade pastas. Wayne, PA

ZUKAY LIVE FOODS ➸ zukay.com Company dedicated to bringing back traditionally fermented raw, organic vegetables. Currently showcasing their new Jacob's Raw brand of raw, organic krauts, dressings, salsas and tonics. Elverson, PA

➸ marvmoandme.com

Makers of natural body care products utilizing essential oils, local farm products and natural preservatives. West Chester, PA

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Book It! Meet the local authors and experts of essential kitchen resources

SUN & EARTH ➸ sunandearth.com Natural, non-toxic cleaners detergents and soaps for household use. King of Prussia, PA

SPOTTED HILL FARM ➸ spottedhillfarm.com This family farm creates handmade bodycare products from their working farm, including soaps, lotions, shampoos, lip balms and their best-selling Beat It, Bug! spray. Pottstown, PA TANDI'S NATURALS ➸ tandisnaturals.com Makers of hand-crafted soaps, oils, lotions, salts and home-care products, and now a Christina Maser company. Lancaster, PA

THE CLEANER EARTH COMPANY ➸ facebook.com/TheCleanerEarthCompany

Cleaning company that provides eco-friendly cleaning services and products that are non-toxic and custom-created. Bryn Athyn, PA

PEG AND AWL ➸ pegandawlbuilt.com Makers of timeless products from salvaged materials for the home, kitchen, office and garden, as well as wearable merchandise. Philadelphia

Once your kitchen is stocked with farm fresh goodness, it helps to have a cookbook on hand! Fest has two great ways to stock up. All day long, you can go to the Book Nook, where local cookbook authors will talk to you about their favorite recipes and sign your personal copy of their creations. The second one is to apply these cooking tips and tools to turn your Fest ingredients into a locally sourced dinner.

Twin brothers John Vesper, left, and Bill Vesper, founders of Vesper Brothers' Foods, pick tomatoes at Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pa.

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Frecon's Cidery's Hogshead, Early Man, Farmhouse Sour and Gingembre ciders are made with Empire apples and other apple varieties, which are grown in their orchard in Boyertown.

Beer PHILADELPHIA HOMEBREW CLUB ➸ phillyhbc.org

Nonprofit dedicated to the art of home-brewing. Club meetings are open to the public and include brew tastings and presentations on home-brewing and related topics. Philadelphia

POLLYODD ➸ pollyodd.com Woman-owned distillery Naoj & Mot, Inc makes a line of 18 water-based and cream-based ItalianAmerican liqueurs and sells them at their South Philadelphia shop. Philadelphia

VICTORY BREWING COMPANY ➸ victorybeer.com

Brewery serving beers that meld European ingredients with American creativity since 1996. Visit their brewpubs in Downington, and the soon to be opened Kennett Square location. Downingtown, PA

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Cider / Wine FRECON'S CIDERY ➸ freconfarms.com/the-cidery

The farm’s cidery makes traditional cider using classic techniques and apples from the family orchard, which has been growing tree fruits since 1944. Berks County, PA

➸ phillyhomebrew.com

STONE & KEY CELLARS

A one-stop shop for beer and winemaking, including equipment, ingredients, ferments, and classes. Philadelphia

➸ stoneandkeycellars.com

This winery and cidery makes hard ciders with apples sourced locally from Solebury Orchards in Bucks County. Their wines are produced locally, in small batches. Montgomeryville, PA

THE OTHER FARM BREWING COMPANY

SUBARASHII KUDAMONO

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➸ wonderfulfruit.com

Nano-brewery that makes classic beers with locally grown hops. They also source their ciders, wines and meads from artisans in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Boyertown, PA

Orchard devoted to growing many varieties of Asian pears. Wine, a cheese spread and dried fruit are also available. Coopersburg, PA

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WE’VE GOT SPIRIT Sample a variety of locally brewed and distilled libations

Alcohol COOPER RIVER DISTILLING ➸ cooperriverdistillers.com

This distillery launched its first product, Petty’s Island Rum, in 2014, and plans to craft one-ofa-kind spirits handmade and distributed to bars, restaurants and liquor stores in South Jersey. Camden, NJ

Coffee CAFFE CRAZE CO. - CHAIKHANA CHAI ➸ caffecraze.com

Tea ARETE EARTH-BASED WELLNESS ➸ areteherbs.com

Handcrafted, local plant-based remedies and teas made in small batches made from wild-harvested herbs gathered from rural Chester County, or grown in their personal garden. West Chester, PA

INSPIRED BREWS KOMBUCHA

Natural, premium chai concentrate developed and produced locally. Organic loose leaf tea, fresh ginger, chai spices, vanilla beans and honey are micro-brewed. Malvern, PA

PHILLY FAIR TRADE ROASTERS ➸ phillyfairtrade.com

Coffee roaster specializing in small-batch, organic, bird-friendly 100 percent Arabica coffee, hand-roasted on a daily basis. Philadelphia

➸ inspiredbrews.com

REANIMATOR COFFEE ROASTERS

Handcrafted, small-batch Kombucha, a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. Their tea is flavored with local, seasonal produce, herbs, and spices. Philadelphia

➸ reanimatorcoffee.com

LIBATIONS LOUNGE NOON-4 P.M. The Philadelphia region is home to a rich and evolving history of producing its own beer and spirits. The $10 Libations Lounge ticket gets you a direct access to the local brewers and distillers who will provide a guided tasting tour, or grab a tasting sheet and enjoy the offerings at your own pace. Get your tickets at phillyfarmfest.ticketleap.com

Philadelphia micro-roaster and cafe with locations in Fishtown and Kensington. Philadelphia

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CLOSE-KNIT Art Star Craft Bazaar, Crafty Balboa and the Go West! Craft Fest celebrate artists and support the craft community Philadelphia has a long history of creative artists and crafters (don’t think that whole key-tied-to-akite thing was all for science). Craft fairs, which are extensions of that creativity, function on two levels— as a supportive forum for artists, and as a community event that brings people together. This spring, Grid is highlighting three prominent Philadelphia craft fairs: Art Star Craft Bazaar in Old City, Go West! Craft Fest in West Philadelphia and South Philadelphia’s Crafty Balboa. Combined, they feature the work of over 200 talented crafters, and bring a distinct flavor and experience to shoppers. Megan Brewster and Erin Waxman run the Art Star Craft Bazaar (and the brick-and-mortar store it helped create), think Philadelphia is the perfect city for crafters to showcase their talent. “It’s a big city, but it also has that small-town vibe,” she says. “[The crafting community] is very supportive with a good close-knit network of artists.” Emily Dorn, the owner of West Philadelphia’s VIX Emporium, agrees. She organizes the Go West! Craft

Fest three times a year with Wilder Scott-Straight and enjoys the creativity in the city. “There’s no shortage of local artists,” she says of Philadelphia, adding that having craft shows gives those local artists a more approachable venue. Local artists feel welcome here, says Amy Buller, creator of Crafty Balboa. “I think when you look at how many shows actually run in Philadelphia and how many small businesses that support independent artists, I think that that speaks to the support of the city,” she adds. And that support doesn’t end with the artists. Craft festival organizers see that collaborative spirit among themselves, too, with many of them helping to cross-promote each other’s shows and coordinate scheduling. “It’s great that the show organizers do support each other,” Buller says. “It’s really important for us to all work together; we all have the same goals,” Brewster says. “It’s mutually beneficial to work together. We all have the same mission, where we want to support and promote artists.”

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Since Morgan Jamison was a child, she's been taking treasures from the ground and turning them into jewelry. She carried that fascination with found art with her through studies at the University of the Arts Jewelrey/Metals program, and the launch of Old Blood Jewelry & Wears in 2012. The shop now offers wholesale and retail options, and has since been nominated as Best Indie Jeweler in the Racked Awards. Jamison's line of necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches and belt buckles is intended to empower the

wearer and captivate the viewer: In addition to making lost objects found again, Jamison uses a variety of materials in her pieces, including brass, leather silk and quartz. She lets the interplay of color, contrast, and texture influence her decisions; her geometric, tactile designs feel both industrial and natural, composed and wild. The Old Blood studio in West Philadelphia houses Jamison and two studio assistants, Caitlyn Phillips and Amanda Sebald, who help bring the designs to life.

A West Philadelphia festival boasting about 100 vendors, the thrice-yearly Go West! Craft Fest (youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see it pop up in September and around the holidays) focuses on local makers with homespun goods. As a way to shine a light on their neighborhood's thriving arts scene, husband-and-wife team Mike Straight and Wilder Scott-Straight created Go West! in 2009 with Emily Dorn, the owner of Vix Emporium on Baltimore Avenue. Going beyond the usual craft fest, Go West! offers shoppers a variety of vendors, in addition to live music, acrobatic performances and food by local eateries. Held at the Woodlands, the event has a peaceful communal feel and gives attendees the opportunity to wander the grounds between scooping up goodies. 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 gowestcraftfest.blogspot.com

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ARTISTS: MIKE & WILDER • The husband-and-wife team at As The Crow Flies and Co., founded Go West! with VIX Emporium’s Emily Dorn. Mike frames discarded vintage china into ceramic jewelry and Wilder makes vintage-inspired dresses and skirts for children and adults. asthecrowfliesandco.com

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TINYCIRCUS BY TANGLE: Tangle Movement Arts, an all-female Philadelphia-based company, runs this free, outdoor performance series. Watch high-flying artists perform a family-friendly mix of aerial acrobatics, hoop dance, clowning and knock-knock jokes.

SELECT FOOD VENDORS AKSUM Mediterranean fare made with simple and fresh ingredients, with accents from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

BLACK ORCHID FOOD Vegan and vegetarian catering service with pop-up events and dinners to-go.

KUNG FU HOAGIES Vegetarian and vegan-friendly food cart that serves Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches and sides

LIL' POP SHOP Unique ice pops that are hand-crafted in small batches from a seasonal assortment of fresh, natural, locally-sourced ingredients.

WECKERLY'S Small-batch, French-style ice cream made using local and organic ingredients.

TACO ANGELENO ARTIST: ROBIN MARKLE • Flaming Idols began with Markle creating the Luminaries Collection, altar candles featuring portraits of deceased queer activists. After producing the initial six, Markle began making candles of other inspiring queer icons. etsy.com/shop/FlamingIdols

ARTIST: BETHANY RUSEN • Her vintageinspired ceramics line, Stanley Chester & Albert, contains handmade stoneware featuring bicycles and fields, antique perfume bottles and edwardian models. Find it at VIX Emporium and Philadelphia Independents.

Los Angeles inspired food cart tacos served outdoors in West Philadelphia.

SATELLITE COFFEE A West Philadelphia favorite offering fair trade organic coffee and treats.

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Morocco is a country of diverse culture and rich history. It is also a country of artisansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;creators who are full of spirit and vision, weaving their heritage in with new ideas and designs. However, these artisans, mostly women, have few opportunities to generate income. They also have little bargaining power in the local market and limited access to international markets. Sisters Heather and Katie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill are trying to change that with their shop Mushmina. The dream of Mushmina began in 2003 when Katie

visited her sister, Heather, who was in the Peace Corps in Morocco. The sisters fell in love with the country and developed a wholesale business plan around Moroccan products before opening their South Street boutique in 2011. Through selling fair-trade products, Mushmina creates employment opportunities for artisans in developing countries. Their products include mixed-metal jewelry, hand-dyed scarves, textile and leather handbags and boots, and assorted home goods.

This juried art and craft market created by Amy Buller is held annually in April and around the holidays in December. Taking its cue from its bustling South Philadelphia neighborhood full of great restaurants and small businesses, Crafty Balboa focuses on the artist and the unique, affordable and wellmade goods. Organizers extend beyond the typical craft focus of many fairs, and are open to artists, designers and makers of all kind, from the person hand-knitting scarves to someone working with 3D printing. While many fairs include food trucks, bands and entertainment, Crafty Balboa, which will feature about 50 vendors, instead keeps the event centered on the artists themselves and lets its neighbor event, Flavors of the Avenue, highlight area restaurants. 1736 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 craftybalboa.com

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CRAFTS FOR PETS

Amelie's Bark Shop offers human-grade baked dog treats and natural pet accessories. barkshopbakery.com

When you decide to take a break from the crafts and entertainment at Crafty Balboa, you’ll have your pick of gourmet food under the tent at the popular Flavors of the Avenue festival from noon to 4 p.m. It’s not your average festival food: just imagine a small mound of black truffles sinking into a bowl of risotto, dotted with crunchy celeriac—buttery, slightly nutty, delicious. This is just one of the dishes dreamed up by Modernist chef Chris Kearse of Will BYOB, one of 25 all-star chefs participating in the event. “Flavors of the Avenue showcases the diverse culinary talent and cuisine on East Passyunk,” said Renee Gilinger, director of the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District. “From Mamma Maria's traditional gnocchi to Bing Bing's modern dim sum.” Bing Bing, which serves Chinese plates with a Jewish twist, will be one of the newcomers premiering at the event, and will be joined by the popular P'unk Burger and exciting newer venues like the Southern Italian Brigantessa, Townsend’s French fare and Palladino’s Italian steakhouse. In addition to these up-and-comers, Flavors will host locally-sourced restaurants like Birra, Laurel and Stateside. Flavors of the Avenue was started nine years ago by local chefs, including Paradiso's owner Lynn Rinaldi, who wanted to bring attention to the emerging dining scene in the neighborhood. The event has grown into an annual staple. This year, rain or shine, under the big top tent between Tasker and Morris Streets, visitors will be able to sample signature dishes and drinks from over two dozen restaurants.

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ABOUT Organized by indie craft shop and gallery Art Star, this outdoor retail art and craft show features over 150 local and national artists, and has been held yearly since 2003. The last eight years, the bazaar has been held at the festive Penn’s Landing Great Plaza near Old City, right along the Delaware River. Held on Mother’s Day weekend, shoppers can find high-quality handmade goods that reflect Art Star’s unique and quirky aesthetic. Expect housewares, paper goods, jewelry, prints, ceramics, clothing, accessories, paintings/drawings, sculpture and many other one-of-a-kind curiosities from a diverse collection of artists, all chosen by Erin Waxman and Megan Brewster of Art Star. In addition, attendees can visit Make + Take booths to try out a variety of crafting techniques and take home something that they made themselves. The show also features live music each day by local Philly bands and DJs curated by Ed Christof. 139 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 artstarcraftbazaar.com

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North Carolina potter Melissa Weiss spent her summers in Queens, New York. Her memories of those summers are painted with bright colors and scented with garlic, tomato and pecorino. She remembers the sight of her Sicilian grandmother rising early to cook the Sunday feast, and a table stacked with food and surrounded by family. Weiss’s pottery speaks to this heritage; it is rustic, simple and useful, flecked with small rocks, fis-

sures and iron specks. She digs clay out of her land in Northwest Arkansas and adds feldspar and sand, dries it over several weeks, and then uses a variety of methods—wheel thrown, pinched, slab constructed—to construct her collection. Then, she glazes her pottery in celadons and ash. Next, they are high-fired in a gas reduction kiln and ready to use. Weiss’s minimally processed pottery is food-safe, as well as dishwasher-and microwave-safe.

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DO IT YOURSELF! Three “Make + Takes” offer interactive activities where you can try your hand at a variety of techniques and take home something for free.

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ARTIST: BONNIE KAYE WHITFIELD • Her home linens and papers are screen-printed from original drawings onto linen, and then cut and hand-sewn. With every purchase, she makes a donation to Feeding America. bonniekayestudio.com

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ARTIST: HOPE ROVELTO, LITTLE CHAIR PRINTING: Design and print your own T-shirt at the new Bicycle Screen Printing Shop. Adult, children and infant sizes available. Bring your own t-shirt or you can purchase one for a small fee. littlechairprinting.com

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ARTIST: DARLA JACKSON, PHILADELPHIA SCULPTURE GYM: Sculpt a small medallion, cast it in plaster, and then paint it and use it as a stamp. philadelphiasculpturegym.com

CREATE PAPER FLOWERS ARTIST: GENEVIEVE GEER • A line of articulated glass sculptures inspired by circuses, freak-shows and fairytales. Each sculpture is handcrafted using a combination of traditional stained glass and modern day fusing techniques.

ARTISTS: DEBBY WEISS & HILLERY SPROATT • Made from linen and fabric scraps, Sproatt’s dolls are one-of-a-kind. She also runs a curated web shop that sells textiles, clothes and prints handmade by herself, her mother and other artisans.

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SELECT FOOD VENDORS PIE STAND

CEDAR POINT

Fried pie food truck offering a unique variety of savory and sweet pies.

Industrial-chic restaurant that serves old-school comfort food and rotating craft beer on tap.

SOY CAFE Coffee shop that offers salads and sandwiches and many vegan and veggie options.

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Rittenhouse Fine Arts Show

Get Your Fest On We've featured three amazing arts and crafts fests, but there are many more worth exploring this spring and summer. Here's a partial list of the fun, community-building events you can add to your calendar.

THIRD ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR AND (MOSTLY) NATIVE PLANT SALE ➸ April 26 375 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd Peruse a range of local wares, including jewelry, stationery, body products and art, and support Cynwyd Station Park by purchasing some hardy native plants. Every plant purchased buys a plant for the park. Featuring Phoebe’s BBQ truck and the Milagro Brothers Band.

CLOVER MARKET ➸ April 12

THE PHILLY MART IN MANAYUNK ➸ April

W. Highland Ave. Craft fair of over 100 vendors selling art, antiques, vintage clothing, jewelry and hand-crafted items. Come hungry—there will be food trucks. Also runs April 26 and May 17 in Bryn Mawr, and June 7 in Chestnut Hill. theclovermarket.com

18 Main St. and Cotton St. This highly curated outdoor artisan market offers a funky mixture of original art, handmade craft items, original clothing, vintage, antiques, photography, jewelry, housewares and food. Additional market dates are May 9 and June 13. thephillymart.com

KENSINGTON KINETIC SCULPTURE DERBY AND ARTS FESTIVAL ➸ May 16

PORTSIDE COMMUNITY ARTS FEST & PHILLY PUFF ➸ April 25

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FAIRMOUNT ARTS CRAWL ➸ April 12 Fairmount neighborhood Dozens of bars, restaurants and shops in Fairmount open their doors for this art crawl. Also enjoy live music, dancing, kids’ activities and live demonstrations. fairmountcdc.org

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Penn Treaty Park This teen and adult arts festival features 50 vendors, food trucks, youth arts projects, workshops and the Philly Puff, Philadelphia’s inflatable sculpture contest. portsidecommunityartsfest.org, phillypuff.org

Trenton Ave. and Norris St. Combining the sculpture derby with the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, this event will have a design competition and parade of human-powered vehicle floats, as well as a market featuring over 200 local arts and food truck vendors. trentonaveartsfest.org

6th St and 7th St. between Chestnut St. and Market St. CRAFT PHILA’s second season of semi-annual outdoor fairs will showcase U.S.-handmade crafts, visual art and fashion just steps from the Liberty Bell. craftphila.org

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THE SOUTH 9TH STREET ITALIAN MARKET FESTIVAL ➸ May 16 -17

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919 S. 9th St. Celebrating its 100-year anniversary, the Italian Market’s annual festival boasts the Annual Procession of Saints, live entertainment, games and an array of cannolis, fresh pastas, and imported meats and cheeses. italianmarketfestival.com

Ticketed preview, June 12, 5:30 - 9 p.m. Crane Arts 1400, N. American St. Annual summer sale that brings together the work of both fine artists, designers and crafters as an exposition of quality work at affordable prices, with everything from jewelry, paintings, photography, fashion and ceramic ware priced at $199 and under. Includes live musical performances, culinary curiosities, and an outdoor beer garden.

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135 S 18th St. In its tenth year, this annual art show will be offering guided tours for the first time. Browse exhibits of all types of artwork, including abstract, stylized, representational, traditional and three-dimensional work. rittenhousesquareart.com

WEST PARK ARTS FEST ➸ June 13 HANDCRAFTED AT PERKINS CENTER ➸ May 16

30 Irvin Ave., Collingswood, N.J. An evening of artistry featuring tastings of craft and micro-brewed beer, craft distilled spirits, craft sodas, gourmet food cart fare, live music and an auction. Featured vendors include Cape May Brewery, Flying Fish Brewery Co., Cooper River Distillery, Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse and Little Baby’s Ice Cream. perkinscenter.org

4021 Parkside Ave. The event will have three stages with a wide range of exciting multicultural performances by some of the area’s best dancers, musicians, vocalists and spoken word artists, including recording artist Donn T and Questlove. westparkcultural.org

➸June 13-14, noon to 6 p.m.

MANAYUNK ARTS FESTIVAL ➸ June 20-21 4312 Main St. The region’s largest outdoor, juried arts festival attracts musicians, entertainers, restaurants and more than 300 artists from around the nation to set up shop for this two-day event. manayunk.com

PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL ➸ August 14-16

1323 Salford Station Rd., Schwenksville, PA The Philadelphia Folksong Society hosts this four-day festival of nearly 15,000 attendees, 100 artists, and various storytellers and craftspeople at Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville. folkfest.org

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Community Printing * Workshops * Zine Library West Philadelphia * www.phillysoapbox.org

Wise mind Creations Think. Feel. Create.

Looking for a place to decompress and explore your creativity while increasing mindfulness? We are a community art studio for adults specializing in printmaking, visual journaling and painting groups. www.wisemindcreations.com wisemindcreations@gmail.com

The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym is a membership based community workshop/makerspace located in the heart of Fishtown featuring: wood shop•welding shop•forging area jewelry shop•plaster shop•classes gallery•personal training•events Mention this ad for $25 off your first month of membership.

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Equitable Development Mayoral Forum

Mayoral candidates will be invited to answer questions and share their ideas on how Philadelphia can nurture growth and development in a way that attacks inequality, improves the conditions of our neighborhoods and provides opportunities for all residents to benefit from a stronger city. Hosted by the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) and Temple University. Get updates on Twitter (@EquitablePhilly, @PhillyCDCs) about registration information. →→ Sun., April 1. 6:30 p.m. Temple University’s Sci-

ence, Education and Research Center, 12th & Berks. Email Beth McConnell bmcconnell@pacdc.org

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Flora Fantastica Art Exhibit

Contemporary artist MF Cardamone creates playful interpretations of the intersection of nature, taxonomy and popular culture. Cardamone collects plant specimens and combines them with images and words, resulting in visual narratives that reveal the science, history and beauty of her subjects.

Patrick Dougherty’s 26-foot high sculpture, The Summer Palace, which he created at Morris Arboretum in 2009.

→→ To Sat., May 30. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. The Carol

Schwartz Gallery, 101 Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill, Pa. mfcardamone.com

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Patrick Dougherty Sculpture Unveiling

Be among the first to view the newest sculpture created by internationally renowned artist Patrick Dougherty. Designed and built on-site, this artwork is composed entirely of locally gathered natural materials. As the arboretum’s artist-in-residence, Dougherty has been using the garden as inspiration for his sculpture. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a celebration of Dougherty’s creation. Attendees can design their own ecofriendly structure using all things from nature, including vines, twigs, branches and leaves. →→ Sat., April 4. 10 a.m. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. stickwork.net

Recycled Materials Sculpture Exhibit

Philadelphia-based artist Shelley Spector has made all new, site-specific work for her first solo museum exhibition. The installation consists of sculptures made from wood, textiles and other recycled materials found in local clothing shops and farmers markets across the region.

→→ To Sun., Sept. 27. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 8:45

p.m. on Wed. and Fri. Free with admission. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org

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Identify Spring-Blooming Plants

Learn how flowering plants have adapted to the harsh weather of early spring. Instructor Kelly Joslin will focus on early-blooming species such as snow trillium, skunk cabbage and hepatica. The group will try to identify spring-blooming species from the shoots.

→→ Sat., April 4. 1 to 4 p.m. $15 for members, $20 for

Weekly Drop-In Volunteer Day

Volunteer at Mill Creek Farm to get hands-on experience working on an organic urban farm environment. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Volunteer days are Thursdays in April from 10 a.m. to noon on April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

→→ Thurs., April 2. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Mill Creek

Farm, 4901 Brown St. millcreekurbanfarm.org

non-members. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope, Pa. bhwp.org

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Green Roof Nest Box Workshop

Students will construct and plant a green roof nest box for birds. Budding naturalists will also be introduced to green roof benefits, learn nest box maintenance and get tips on attracting birds.

→→ Sat., April 4. 1 to 3 p.m. $55 for members, $65 for

non-members. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1BYzn2y . Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. www.upenn.edu/arboretum

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Pennsylvania Strategic Energy Management Showcase

Learn about the Better Plants and Superior Energy Performance programs. This showcase includes presentations on how the two work and the tools they offer to industrial manufacturers. →→ Tues., April 7. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $75 if registered

by March 31, $105 for walk-ins. Registration required; register at penntap.psu.edu . The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, Pa. penntap.psu.edu

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Alternative Financing Expo

Small business owners looking to grow their companies can learn about financing solutions such as factoring, secured credit cards and venture capital financing in this exhibition.

→→ Tues., April 7. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $20. Register at bit.ly/1Ae1hlH . Impact Hub Philadelphia, 1227 N. 4th St. newman-network.com

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Birding by Sight, Ear and Habitat

Join environmental educator Judith Gratz for a monthly morning nature walk in Tacony Creek Park. This walk will focus on the art of birding and how to incorporate your senses and surroundings into it.

→→ Wed., April 8. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Tacony Creek Park, 1st St. & Ramona Ave. ttfwatershed.org

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Native Plants of Spring Labs and Lectures

Learn to identify 60 native trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials. Through lectures and outdoor labs, guests will examine identifying characteristics of each plant. →→ Wed., April 8. 9 to 11 a.m. $180 for six sessions

through May 13. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1ERwgdh . Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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BUILDPhilly Coalition Mayoral Forum

BUILDPhilly (Built environment, Urban, Infrastructure, Land use, and Development) is a coalition of professional organizations and nonprofits addressing issues in the City of Philadelphia related to the built environment. Join them for a breakfast and conversation with the 2015 Mayoral candidates. →→ Wed., April 8, 7:30 to 10 a.m. Register at bit.ly/1b4AYcN . $25. Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall E. dvgbc.org

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Health and Human Services Panel Discussion and Mayoral Forum

The 2015 Health and Human Services Mayoral Forum will discuss aims to educate the candidates and general public on the pressing issues facing the health and human services sector in Philadelphia. →→ Thurs., April 9. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHYY, 150 N. 6th St. Registration required. $15. bit.ly/1wywu80

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Spring Educational Forum

The Triple Bottom Line of Sustainable Neighborhood Development spring educational forum, presented by the Urban Studies Department of Eastern University, will be facilitated by 2013 alumnus Troy Hannigan, who works for Community Ventures. Hannigan will discuss case studies of affordable housing developments utilizing sustainable practice, as well as lead attendees in a planning exercise. Dinner provided.

→→ Thurs., April 9. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $5. Space is limited, register at bit.ly/1FSy2tf . Eastern University Falls

Center, 3300 Henry Ave.

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Villanova Sustainability in Engineering Symposium

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Soil Basics Class

Discover how sustainability is being integrated across engineering disciplines. Breakout sessions will discuss water and the environment, sustainable infrastructure and materials, and alternative and renewable energy.

Healthy soil is alive with microorganisms and contains the food plants need. Join Eileen Boyle as she explains why the world beneath our feet is the most essential part of a garden. Improve soil by adding compost created from yard waste.

→→ Fri., April 10. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1CBesE0 . Driscoll Hall

→→ Sat., April 11. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. $15. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1CZU9jN . Mt.

Auditorium, Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Ave. www.villanova.edu

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Foreign Language Film Screening

SPOKE Magazine and cineSPEAK are partnering to present an evening of foreign language films. They will screen two stories, Wadjda and Jitensha, from around the world, both centered on bicycles. There will be beer, music and photography.

→→ Fri., April 10., 6:30 to 10 p.m. $10. The Glass Factory, 1517 N. Bailey St. on.fb.me/18eEJut

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Intro to Eco-Gardening

Kathy Salisbury will teach the basics of gardening, showing attendees sustainable gardening strategies that save water, time and money.

→→ Sat., April 11. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $15. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1ExdwBc . Mt.

Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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Volunteer Day

The Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association needs your help to reforest and restore its preserves to their natural state by helping remove invasive plant species and replant the area with native trees, shrubs and grasses. Volunteers of all skill levels and ages are invited to participate. Wear sturdy shoes for digging and bring a shovel and gloves.

→→ Sat., April 11. 9 a.m. Free. Registration required; register at wvwa.org/servethepreserve. Piszek

Preserve, Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington, Pa.

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Planting Selection Class

Knowing which trees, shrubs and flowers to buy can be challenging. In this class, Eileen Boyle will highlight plants that survive almost anywhere. Guests will go home with several options for home gardens.

→→ Sat., April 11. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. $15. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1GB8TXB . Mt. Cuba

Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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Moss Gardening Class

Learn how Mt. Cuba Center incorporates moss into the landscape. See 15 different moss species and discover what is involved in the world of moss. This class will end outside with a demonstration on transplanting and maintaining a moss garden. Guests will take home a sample to start a moss garden.

→→ Sat., April 11. 1 to 3 p.m. $35. Registration required; register at bit.ly/198BOoj . Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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Pick It Up PA Days

During this span, events and groups registered with the Schuylkill Scrub or Great American Cleanup of PA will have access to reduced or free trash disposal at local participating landfills.

→→ Sat., April 11 to Mon., May 4. Free. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1Bj3L7m or gacofpa. org/RegisterEvent.aspx . schuylkillscrub.org

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Yard Tree Giveaway

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is offering Philadelphia residents the chance to sign up for free yard trees for their private property. Trees will be available for pickup at events across the city. At each event, an expert will show new tree owners how to plant and care for trees. Walk-ins will be accepted at the end of each event while supplies last.

→→ Sat., April 11. 10 a.m. to noon; Sat., April 11. 2 to 4

p.m.; Sat., April 18. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Register at bit.ly/1EiPPww . Bridesburg Rec Center, 4625 Richmond St.; Eastwick Regional Park, 80th St. & Mars Place; Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600 Veree Rd. treephilly.org

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Earth Day Work Day

A volunteer opportunity to work with environmental experts to help protect Pennsylvania’s native plants. Lunch provided.

→→ Sat., April 11. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration

required; call 215-862-2924 to register. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope, Pa. bhwp.org

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16th Annual Chanticleer Lecture

Peter Hatch, former head gardener and executive director of Monticello and author of A Rich Spot of Earth, will lead Chanticleer’s annual lecture at Radnor Memorial Library. Seating is limited.

→→ Sun., April 12. 2 p.m. Free. Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne, Pa. radnorlibrary.org →→

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Philly Farm and Food Fest

This one-day marketplace of local food will feature an opportunity to connect with over 100 farms and food artisans, as well as a chance to enjoy all of their food and sustainable products.

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Fort Washington State Park Volunteer Day

Fort Washington State Park seeks volunteers to help with planting trees, trash cleanup, raking leaves and other springtime projects. All you need to bring is a pair of work gloves. Refreshments and a picnic lunch will be provided. →→ Sat., April 11. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fort Washington State Park, 420 Militia Hill Rd., Fort Washington, Pa. bit.ly/1v5cCsm

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Philadelphia Zoo’s Second Nature Animal Art Exhibit

Visit the Philadelphia Zoo’s new art exhibit and see how artists created animalinspired sculptures from recycled, reused and repurposed materials to represent the connection between our use of resources and the global climate conditions. →→ Sat., April 11 to Sat., Oct. 31. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Free with Zoo Admission. Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. bit.ly/1ChN7Xd

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University of Nature Symposium

A one-day symposium for nature enthusiasts, University of Nature features in-depth lectures, workshops and guided walks. The day includes a picnic lunch.

→→ Sat., April 11. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50. Registration

required; call 215-482-7300 to register. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd. schuylkillcenter.org

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Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

Experience Morris Arboretum’s cherry tree collection in bloom. This event will feature traditional Japanese cultural activities like a garden tour, origami workshops, a tea ceremony, kimono dressing demonstration and Taiko drumming.

→→ Sat., April 11 and Sat., April 18. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free with garden admission. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. www.upenn.edu/arboretum

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Our Gardens, Our Stories

Guests will use storytelling and oral history techniques to cultivate pride in the ways we connect to food. Through hands-on activities, we will demonstrate the power that our memories have in shaping our traditions around growing, cooking, and eating food.

→→ Sat., April 11. 9:30 a.m. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

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Backyard Chickens Workshop

Marianne Morrison will discuss raising chickens in Philadelphia. Learn about the characteristics and egg productivity of various breeds, the importance of a clean environment and housing in a four-season climate, as well as pests and predators. Be advised that raising chickens in Philadelphia is currently banned.

→→ Sat., April 11. 12 to 2 p.m. $30. Registration re-

quired. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St. greensgrow.org

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Resin Casting with Natural Materials Class

Create a necklace or paperweight with a favorite dried flower or leaf. Students may choose their mold and personalize it with transparent dyes, glitter and their own tiny photographs. →→ Sun., April 12. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $30 for members, $35

for non-members. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1MlabEL. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. www.upenn.edu/arboretum

→→ Sun., April 12. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20. Registration required; register at phillyfarmfest.ticketleap.com .

Pennsylvania Convention Center Annex, 1101 Arch St. phillyfarmfest.org

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How to Start a Business

This workshop by the Small Business Development Center of Penn State will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan and exploring financing options.

→→ Mon., April 13. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1Adx1Iy . 112 Walker

Building Borrowes R., University Park, Pa. sbdc.psu.edu/seminars

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Fed Up Film Screening

As a part of Pennypack Farm & Education Center’s Sustainable Film Series, Fed Up will prove that everything we’ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is wrong. From Katie Couric, Laurie David and director Stephanie Soechtig, Fed Up will change the way viewers eat. Come early for the Pennypack Sustainability Expo at 6:30 p.m. in the theater lobby.

→→ Tues., April 14. 7:30 p.m. $10. Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, Pa. pennypackfarm.org

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Spring Cleaning Pantry Makeover

Join GMO Free NJ to find out how to clear the pantry of GMOs and refill it with healthy non-GMO essentials. Registered dietician Barbara Wilson will be on hand to guide the group through healthy choices. Participants will also walk away with recipes.

→→ Thurs., April 16. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Collingswood

Library, 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, N.J. gmofreenj.com

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Philadelphia City Planning Commission Public Meeting

Learn about zoning remapping at the Philadelphia City Planning Commission Public Meeting. Philadelphia 2035, a plan for physical development projects, will be discussed. →→ Thurs. April 16. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia Per-

forming Arts Charter School, East Building, 2407 S. Broad St. 215-683-4659.

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Public Health Mayoral Forum

Public Health Management Corporation will hold a mayoral forum to discuss broadening the definition of public health and its current landscape in Philadelphia.

→→ Thurs., April 16. 3 to 5 p.m. Register at bit.ly/18eONnn . 1500 Market St., in the Lower

Mezzanine Conference Center.

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Frog Slog Evening Walk

Join Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve to explore the natural world at night. Bring a small flashlight.

→→ Fri., April 17. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 for member adults,

$4 for member children, $8 for non-member adults, $6 for non-member children. Call 215-8622924 to register. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope, Pa. bhwp.org

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Medicinal Plants of Delaware Class

Explore the culture of local Native Americans, the Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. Find out how they used plants to treat a cold, ease a stomach ache or aid in childbirth. Finally, discover multiple uses for the flowers, trees and shrubs found in the woods behind your home.

→→ Fri., April 17. 1 to 3 p.m. $30. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1wp4pQm . Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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Schuylkill River Trail Spree

This trek will follow a Sly Fox Brewing Company team over the course of four nights and five days as they travel from Pottsville to Philadelphia to introduce the company’s new Schuylkill River Trail honorary beer, SRT Ale. The team will travel by kayaks, road bicycles, trail bikes, horseback and on foot to advance a giant can of SRT Ale to the final destination. Each day, the group will stop along the trail for an organized trail cleanup.

→→ Fri., April 17 to Wed., April 22. Free. Sly Fox Beer, 331

Circle of Progress Drive, Pottstown, Pa. to London Grill, 2301 Fairmount Ave. slyfoxbeer.com

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Light in the Forest Class

Explore the interplay between light, forest structure and spring blooms in this class as you look for the first wildflowers of spring.

→→ Sat., April 18. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $20. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1C1BWB3 . Mt.

Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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How to Use Propagation

Gardener Emma Seniuk will lead a demonstration on how effective propagation can prepare your garden for the season. This class will outline when to take cuttings, the type of plant material that is best to use in propagation and much more. Bring a notebook and dress for the weather.

→→ Sat., April 18. 9 to 11:30 a.m. $20 for members, $25

for non-members. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1xZam4Z . Chanticleer, 786 Church Rd., Wayne, Pa. pennhort.net

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Bicycle Art Benefit Auction

Have you created art using bike parts? The Neighborhood Bike Works and the Bike Church want to display your art at their auction. Jewelry, sculptures, racks, lamps and any pictures or clothing depicting bicycles can be donated by March 28. No spare parts? Head to the Bike Church to pick up scrap parts. There will also be a vegan dinner, bicycle art for sale, hands-on art-making and music. Proceeds go toward the youth and adult programs at Neighborhood Bike Works and the Philly Earthship. To donate art, contact Eli Incandenza at jorge_rigula@yahoo.com or 206-228-8602.

→→ Sat., April 18. 6 to 10 p.m. $5. Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave. on.fb.me/1F2u4kM

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Spring Ephemerals Class

Spring wildflowers such as Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, bluebells, spring beauty and twinleaf color the forest floor briefly this time of year. Join Mary Anne Borge to learn why these wildflowers are called spring ephemerals, how their life cycles work and how their seeds are dispersed.

→→ Sat., April 18. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15 for members,

$20 for non-members. Pre-registration encouraged; register by calling 215-862-2924. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope, Pa. bhwp.org

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Eric Van Nielsen Artist Reception

Come meet oil painter Eric Van Nielsen and see his newest works. Van Nielsen’s pieces incorporate reclaimed materials and will be on display all month in the gallery.

→→ Sat., April 18. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. The Resource Exchange, 1701 N. 2nd St. theresourceexchange.org

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Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market

This annual festival will feature no shortage of entertainment or information. There will be health resources, exercise programs, live music, yoga, dance and vendors.

→→ Sat., April 18. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Clark Park, 43rd and Chester St. uhuruhealthfest.blogspot.com

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How to Grow Roses Lecture

Learn about under-used varieties of roses that are best suited to our region, and how to successfully cultivate and prune roses to provide abundant flowers on healthy plants.

→→ Sat., April 18. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $15. Registration

required. The Francis Cope House at Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Rd. awbury.org

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Earth Fest Exhibits

The Ambler Environmental Advisory Council’s Earth Fest will feature organizations that focus on environmental issues. Speakers will discuss topics such as stormwater regulations, economics of the environment and the health of Wissahickon Creek.

→→ Sat., April 18. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rain or shine.

Free. Calvary United Methodist Church, 16 E. Park Ave., Ambler, Pa. amblereac.org/ambler-earth-fest

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Birding in Wister Woods

The group will meet at the corner of Belfield Avenue and Logan Street to begin a walk in an underbirded urban oasis.

→→ Sat., April 18. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Belfield Ave. and Logan St. birdphilly.org →→

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Ode to Earth: Two Days of Music, Action & Healing

WePresent and 350philadelphia.org invite you to a two-day Earth Day event filled with live music, live art, vendors, interactive workshops, raffles, speakers, healers and more. →→ Sat. April 18. 2 p.m. to 4 a.m.; Sun., April 19. 2 to

6 p.m. $20. One Arts Community, 1421 N. 52nd St.

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Family Nature Workshop

Come out for a family workshop to learn how to build connections with the natural world. Activities include animal tracking and will offer fun ways to increase attention spans and improve relationships through interaction with nature.

→→ Sat., April 18. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15. Registration required; register at brownpapertickets.com/ event/1331367 . Schuylkill Center for Environmen-

tal Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd. schuylkillcenter.org

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Healthy Trails 5K Run/Walk

This third annual 5K will start and finish on the Friends Hospital campus, and will follow a fully-paved, stroller-and petfriendly trail through Tacony Creek Park. Sign up or come out to support the Tookany/TaconyFrankford Watershed.

→→ Sun., April 19. 8 to 10 a.m. $20. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1E13frZ . Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd. ttfwatershed.org

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Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House

A costumed guide will take you for a tour to see Evans-Mumbower Mill in action. See how water is transported over the wheel and cornmeal spilled down a chute into a barrel. After the tour, guests can browse the museum.

→→ Sun., April 19. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Evans-Mumbower

Mill, 230 Swedesford Rd., North Wales, Pa. wvwa.org/evansmill

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Philly Tech Week Mayoral Forum

Technical.ly Philly will be hosting the Philly Tech Week Mayoral Forum on technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. The mayoral candidates were also asked to fill out a 15-part questionnaire about where they stand on issues important to the Philadelphia technology community.

→→ Mon., April 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Free Library, 1901 Vine St. bit.ly/1DaRJiD

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The Future of Affordable Housing Mayoral Forum

The Philadelphia Council for Community Advancement will sponsor a forum providing an opportunity for candidates to share their views on critical issues like declining homeownership, homelessness, real estate tax reform and equitable neighborhood development. Breakfast will be provided by Finley Catering. →→ Tues., April 21 8 to 10 a.m. $100. Registration required; register at pccahousing.org/news.php .

Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building, 100 E. Penn Square. pccahousing.org

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Organic Vegetable Gardening

Cover the basics of how to begin an organic vegetable garden this spring. A notebook for planning, sketching and recordkeeping will be provided at the start of the class. All levels are welcome to participate.

→→ Wed., April 22. 5 to 7 p.m. $23 for members, $28

for non-members. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1xZam4Z . Chanticleer, 786 Church Rd., Wayne, Pa. pennhort.net

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Seed and Starter Exchange

Start your spring off right with a seed and starter exchange, as well as a community update talk from the Kensington Community Food Co-op Board. Refreshments and drinks will be provided.

→→ Wed., April 22. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Kensington Community Food Co-op, 2670 Coral St. kcfc.coop

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Nature Buddies Outdoor Walk

The group will make a windsock, play a game and read a story to help celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The day includes an outdoor walk and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

→→ Thurs., April 23. 10 to 11:15 a.m. Free for members,

$7 for child and adult non-members combined. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope, Pa. bhwp.org

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Nature in Chalk Mandala Art Exhibit

Biology professor and accomplished artist Caryn Babaian has created an exhibition of large-scale “nature mandalas” in chalk to focus on the complexity of living systems within the natural world. Visitors will be encouraged to contemplate the natural world and establish a connection to their place within it. →→ Throughout April to Sun., May 31. 10 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Free with admission. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. ansp.org

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Go West! Craft Fest

Over 100 local art and craft vendors will be featuring their wares at this West Philadelphia festival.

→→ Sat., April 25 (rain date April 26) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Woodlands, 40th and Woodland Ave. gowestcraftfest.blogspot.com

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Arbor Day Family Day

Design a tree house, make a map of trees, create a street landscape with trees, learn how to “read” the life of a tree and shadow an arborist to learn what’s involved.

→→ Sat., April 25. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with garden

admission. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. www.upenn.edu/arboretum

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Grow Your Own Mushrooms

Tyler Case and Brian Versek from Mycopolitan Mushroom Company come to Greensgrow to talk mushrooms. The workshop will focus on the skills and materials necessary to start growing delicious and medicinal mushrooms at home. They will introduce you to the important roles of fungi in nature, and discuss mushroom cooking tips too. Everyone will receive a mushroom grow bag to start growing at home.

→→ Sat., April 25. Noon to 2 p.m. $35. Registration

required. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St. greensgrow.org

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NarbEarth Day

Join Narberth Civic Association for their annual Earth Day celebration. Swap or buy plants, toys or household items, find green products and services, enjoy healthy food, and more.

→→ Sat., April 25. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Narberth Park, 80 Windsor Ave., Narberth, Pa. narberthcivic.org

Artist Caryn Babaian creates large-scale “nature mandalas” using colorful chalk.

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Mill Creek Farm Workday & Potluck

Ready to get outside this spring? Come out to the Mill Creek Farm to help prepare beds for planting. Potluck will follow. Bring a bag lunch or food item to share.

→→ Sat., April 25. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Mill Creek Farm, 4901 Brown St. millcreekurbanfarm.org

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Good Economy Challenge Mayoral Forum

Through the Good Economy Challenge, the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is engaging the City’s next elected officials with recommendations on ways to build a local and sustainable economy. →→ Sat., April 25. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Register sbnphilly. ticketleap.com/good-economy-forum . Temple Uni-

versity Fox School of Business, Alter Hall Auditorium, 1801 Liacouras Walk. goodeconomyphilly.org

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Healthy Soil Workshop

This workshop aims to answer the following questions: Why is soil important for public health? What makes soil healthy? What makes it unhealthy or toxic?

→→ Sat. April 25. 2 p.m. Free. Mill Creek Farm, 4901 Brown St. millcreekurbanfarm.org

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Birding in Bartram’s Garden

With river access, fields, woodlands, wetlands and ornamental plantings, this spot has a diversity of bird-attracting habitats. Come out and expect sightings of late wintering waterfowl.

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Foraging Workshop

Join Mariposa Food Co-op for an exploration of wild West Philly. Follow the trail north to the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center and encounter edible stinging nettles, violets, wood sorrel, plantain, creeping charlie, mile-a-minute, burdock, milkweed, pickerelweed, mugwort, peppergrass, turkey tails and much more.

→→ Sun., April 26. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Baltimore Ave. and 61st St. mariposa.coop

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Crafty Balboa April Showers

Over 40 artists and makers will set up shop in South Philadelphia. Take a stroll around the Singing Fountain while perusing the exceptional arts and crafts.

→→ Sun., April 26. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Tasker and Passyunk Ave. craftybalboa.com

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Trillium Exploration Class

Join Mt. Cuba Center for a presentation and woodland walk focusing on trilliums. The class will discuss the trillium’s life cycle and teach you how to add them to your garden. There will also be a planting demonstration.

→→ Thurs., April 30. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $30. Registration required; register at bit.ly/1B0flPH .

Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, Del. mtcubacenter.org

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Foot Soldier

Want to enjoy your commute? Try walking.

t 7 a.m., my clock radio powers on to the sound of WXPN. “It’s a cold morning in Philadelphia,” the announcer says, a little mournfully, “with a low of 23.” My eyes flashed open and I hopped up. Over 20 degrees: better get walking. In 2007, when I lived in one of the brightly colored rowhomes along 45th Street in West Philadelphia, I started walking to work. As long as the temperature was above 20 or below 90, I was on foot. Each morning, I enjoyed exercise (without paying for a gym membership!), communion with my fellow pavement-pounders and the joy of not having to depend on SEPTA. Why shouldn’t I walk? I was naturally equipped to do it. This is not to say it was easy. I worked at 17th and Chestnut, making my morning commute 2.6 miles. Every day, I’d walk through Penn’s campus, past Drexel, over the (sometimes frozen) Schuylkill River and finally into Center City. I can’t tell you how many buses and trolleys passed me, or just how sweaty I got under my two sweaters and down coat. I will tell you that I took great pleasure in telling my bewildered co-workers just how far I’d walked—and I still do, because eight years later I’m still walking. Exercise was the reason I started, but it’s not

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why I’m still walking. The more I’ve walked, the more I’ve realized how often people rely on automobiles when their feet will do just fine. Now, I walk to combat automobile-related laziness and the larger environmental problems it creates. It’s the little trips I’m talking about: hopping on the bus at 10th Street to arrive—one traffic jam and 10 frustrated minutes later—at 18th Street. Grabbing a cab home after dinner (when a walk would do your belly good). Driving when the day’s plans involve crossing the perpetually bottlenecked Broad Street. Buckling up rather than lacing up. Think about what you contribute to when you drive: fuel production, carbon emissions, traffic, smog, parking lots and the health problems related to poor air quality. Walking is a small act, but the miles add up, and each step is a step in the right direction. What if just five more people committed to walking to work, swapping out the release of carbon monoxide for exhalations from hard-working, happy lungs? Philadelphia really is a walker’s city— Walk Score ranks it fourth in the country—with flat terrain, a coffee shop or restaurant to pop into every few steps, and plenty of green space for ambling. According to the website, Center City itself

claims a walkability score of 98, falling into the category of “Walker’s Paradise,” such that “daily errands do not require a car.” Still, traffic remains a constant in Center City. Now living in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, I can always count on hearing a barrage of car-honking. I understand all that vehicular frustration, and offer a simple solution: Put the car in park. Roam the city on foot. Get to know the city from its sidewalks, tracing the grid that William Penn first designed for his proposed “Greene Country Towne” in 1683—today the backbone of Center City—making it so easy to navigate. Take your time strolling through Rittenhouse Square, ogling the produce and cheeses lining the Italian Market and checking out the boats docked at Penn’s Landing. Walk along the new Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk, knowing that you could follow the trail another 26 miles to Phoenixville, happily bypassing the traffic on 76. Wherever you go in Philadelphia, enjoy the walk. You’re naturally equipped for it—and so is our city. Mary van Ogtrop is a freelance writer and outdoor spaces enthusiast. More of her writing can be seen at maryvanogtrop.com .

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A greener horizon

From protecting the Gulf waves to Philly’s storm water.

Alex Warwood Master of Environmental Studies ‘13, University of Pennsylvania To read about how Alex leads an inspiring team of Philly teens to keep our water clean, visit www.upenn.edu/grid

In 2010, the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill wreaked havoc in the Louisiana Gulf. And it gave one young Coast Guardsman a new mission. “I served in Louisiana, helping to prevent the oil spill from reaching Lake Pontchartrain,” says Alex Warwood (Master of Environmental Studies ’13). “I realized then there was so much work to do to help people fully understand what we are doing to the environment.” When Alex left the Coast Guard, he chose Penn’s Master of Environmental Studies program for its outstanding faculty, known for their real-world experience. After graduating, he joined the Philadelphia Water Department as an environmental consultant.

Staff from Penn’s MES Program are here to answer your questions face-to-face on the second Wednesday of each month. Walk right in.

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“The Master of Environmental Studies faculty was integral to figuring out how to use my education and work at the Coast Guard to find my current position protecting our water supply,” Alex says. “We’re set on becoming the greenest city in America, and I get to be a part of that.”

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