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

Reuse, Rewear, Repair

Find new uses for the old items in your closets, bins and baskets.

• Sustainability
• Small Actions

1/9/2026 12:00 AM

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

Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic

Consider making these small changes in your daily routine.

• Climate
• Sustainability

7/1/2025 12:00 AM

Science Shop: Co-creating Climate Resilience in Philadelphia

How do we confront environmental challenges in the city of Philadelphia equitably and sustainably?

• Community Science
• Sustainability

12/4/2024 12:49 PM

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

Science From Home

Welcome to our Science From Home page! Here you'll find simple science activities to try at home with your family using materials you usually have at home.

• Sustainability
• Small Actions

5/18/2022 4:04 PM

Small Actions Spark Big Changes

Everyday choices can affect the health of our environment. Find out what you can do to help shape a more sustainable world.

• Sustainability
• Small Actions
• Patrick Center for Environmental Research

4/27/2022 5:06 PM