Outdoors
Many eyes were on Philly this week. Don’t look away, environmental activists say
The ballot count brought a lot of attention this week. Post-election, there’s still work to be done, they say, and noticed — no matter the winner.
6 years ago
Beavers and sturgeon and bass, oh my! What wildlife tells us about watershed health
Across the region, WHYY readers and listeners report an increase in wildlife in and around their local waterways. Is that a good sign for the watershed?
6 years ago
Listen 1:08Toppled trees, rushing stormwater: What’s causing erosion along the region’s creeks and streams?
When storms intensify and flooding increases, it takes a toll on the banks of our region’s creeks and streams. Are WHYY readers and listeners right to be worried?
6 years ago
Listen 1:55Willingboro residents celebrate their town’s first county park
Willingboro Lakes Park is the first Burlington County park to open in the township.
6 years ago
Philly tree list: 9 spots to see dazzling fall colors right in the city
Where to peep gorgeous autumn leaves without a big trip.
6 years ago
The cutest thing about the 2020 election may be Philly’s get-out-the-vote windows
Democracy is looking peak adorable through these Philly windows.
6 years ago
Seven-mile oil spill fouls Delaware coastline
Clean up is underway from an oil spill that has migrated from Broadkill, to Plum Beach Island, the Roosevelt Inlet and Lewes.
6 years ago
Autumn fun with social distancing built in.
6 years ago
15 minutes of zen: Ride the Schuylkill Banks and see Philly’s beautiful riverside trail
This 15-minute floating 4k video lets you experience the whole thing virtually.
6 years ago
Upside to Philly’s tailgating ban? FDR Park free of cars and noise, nature lovers say
The South Philadelphia park located near Lincoln Financial Field is closed to cars on Sunday because of the ban on tailgating. Nature lovers aren’t mad about it.
6 years ago
Don’t criminalize Philly’s dirt bike culture — build a park so it can thrive
Building an ATV park could help the city fight several public health crises at once.
6 years ago
Schuylkill to Susquehanna Greenway gets special state designation
The corridor passes through Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster Counties. The status gives completion of the trail higher funding priority.
6 years ago
Secret garden alert: Neglected for 20 years, the Rosenbach revives its urban oasis
Ignored behind a brick wall for 20 years, the rare book library and museum revived its garden for visitors.
6 years ago
Listen 1:40The theater of walking: Short hikes can change your world
At a time when more people are walking for exercise or fun, a series of stories tries to get more of Philly out on trails.
6 years ago
Listen 4:20First Alert: Tropical downpours and flooding to hit area Thursday
While the flooding isn’t expected until Thursday afternoon, the rain starts earlier during the day.
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