Outdoors
A levee could be built in flood-prone Eastwick. Delaware County has concerns
The city of Philadelphia will not move forward with the project unless negative impacts on Delaware County are addressed, an official said.
5 months ago
Listen 1:03A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this week
The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.
6 months ago
A guide to leaf peeping on SEPTA
Southeastern Pa. has some of the prettiest autumn colors on the planet. Here’s how to see them without a car.
6 months ago
The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.
6 months ago
Listen 1:19There are hundreds of bats in FDR Park, living in a complex society that’s vital to park health
The winged mammals share parenting duties, meet at favorite “eateries,” and help keep the urban ecosystem strong.
6 months ago
Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows
Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
6 months ago
New bike trail south of Wilmington aims to promote community connection and public health
The nearly mile-long extension better connects people who live and work in Wilmington and New Castle.
6 months ago
Why ‘leaving the leaves’ this fall could help your garden flourish
Scientists say bagging your leaves can have detrimental impacts on the ecosystem.
6 months ago
Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST
The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.
7 months ago
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice
Storm damage is on the rise. Here’s what that means for homeowners in the Delaware Valley.
7 months ago
Listen 7:01Jerks at Work, Phillies in the Playoffs, Science of Fall Foliage
When faced with bad bosses and toxic co-workers, what to do? "Jerks at Work" author Tessa West joins us. Plus, Phillies are back in the playoffs for the second straight year.
Air Date: October 3, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:53Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the U.S.
As Ophelia weakened, a new tropical storm named Philippe was brewing in the Atlantic.
7 months ago
Unlike nearby jurisdictions, Delaware’s most rural and southernmost county has no requirement to preserve trees.
7 months ago
Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry now has a direct line to state government
The new Office of Outdoor Recreation has a $422,000 operating budget, so officials say the key to its success will be building relationships rather than lavish funding.
7 months ago
Hurricane Lee, now very large, is raising wind and surf dangers along the East Coast
As of early Tuesday afternoon, Lee was packing 115 mph winds and moving west-northwest at a virtual crawl of just 6 mph.
8 months ago