City Nature Challenge 2026

Join the City Nature Challenge to help Philadelphia document urban wildlife on iNaturalist through a four‑day community science bioblitz.

• Community Environments
• Sustainability
• Community Science

3/13/2026 2:28 PM

Why and How to Grow Native Gardens

Gardens can be a sanctuary for those who plant them. But why stop there? They can also be a sanctuary for local pollinators and fauna and a boon to the local ecosystem, if you include native plants.

• Community Environments
• Botany

1/5/2026 12:59 PM

Fall Garden Guide

A little bit of gardening can go a long way in supporting the health of our planet and communities.

• Community Environments
• Sustainability
• Community Science

9/2/2025 12:00 AM

10 Hikes to Explore Our Watershed

Get to know your local watershed as you explore trails, state parks and more.

• Watersheds
• Community Environments

3/1/2025 12:00 AM

Groundtruthing: Using Scientific Data to Support Local Communities Across Philadelphia

Creating healthier, safer and more environmentally equitable neighborhoods

• Community Environments
• Nutrients and Contaminants
• Sustainability

7/12/2024 12:00 AM

Educator Resources

The Academy is excited to offer lessons on water, climate, evolution, biodiversity and extinction for students in grades kindergarten through 12.

• Sustainability
• Community Environments
• Community Science

5/22/2022 2:06 PM