To accurately and equitably determine environmental justice neighborhoods, Academy scientists create a digital tool
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Updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Spotlights Changing City
In the coming years, Philadelphia gardeners may try out some new plants and retire old favorites after an updated government map was released this fall.
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Testing Soil for Lead in West Philly Vacant Lots
The Academy joined forces with local organization and university to create a clearer picture of potential contaminants in our city’s empty spaces
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Academy Guide to Local Bird-watching Spots
Discover new and fascinating local bird populations or spot astounding migrators that fly through the tri-state regions, simply by visiting one of these amazing nearby parks, preserves, refuges or gardens.
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Spotting Spring On Philly’s Nature Scene
Spring is here and as the days lengthen, more and more characters will take their place on nature’s stage all around the city.
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Embrace Winter and Explore Philly’s Nature
Bundle up, there’s still a lot to take in outside. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Get Outdoors with Philly’s Nature!
Salamanders, lichens, raccoons, birds — autumn is the perfect time to join many of our non-human neighbors in enjoying the outdoors.
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Drinking Water and Disease: The strange partners that shaped Philadelphia
Part 1: Fairmount Water Works, the right answer for the wrong problem
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Getting Creative in the Field
A BEES student finds a fun way to engage the community in science with stickers
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Recycling 2021
Tips for recycling, updated for 2021.
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