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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light for a Tree Tenders Training! You will learn the skills you need to care for your local canopy and earn your Tree Tenders Certification. Register today! Space is limited: forms.gle/tHAsUVcJ3B6U...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and PA IPL for a Tree Tenders Training! Led by expert urban forester Vinnie Cotrone, you will learn the skills you need to care for your local canopy and earn your Tree Tenders Certification. Register today! Space is limited: forms.gle/xBp22j7yDxT7...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

PA IPL staff/volunteers had a blast tabling at the TREE-mendous day at the Zoo in Philadelphia last month! Shout out to the Tree Philly Coalition for bringing everyone together. We read books about trees to the kiddos who stopped by, had folks give gratitude to the trees and explore tree anatomy!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us on Thursday, November 12th from 6pm-7:30pm for Canopy Calling: Tree Equity from the Roots Up! This gathering is a call across faiths and traditions to continue the work of tree equity, not as a single act, but as an ongoing commitment. Register today! qrco.de/bh2CQo

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

PA IPL is proud to be a supporting partner of Week Without Driving PGH! Week Without Driving illustrates the challenges non-drivers face and calls for improvements to our sidewalks, roads, and transportation system as a whole.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last Saturday, the Sacred Grounds team worked in both Philadelphia and Wilmington to get our first two gardens of the season planted! We hosted a planting workshop at Mt. Salem UMC and volunteered at Bartrams Garden to plant native pollinators and a Swamp White Oak tree with Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us on October 20th at PA IPL’s Philadelphia tree distribution for Ready to Root: Volunteer & Tree Distribution Day, a celebration of community tree leadership and urban forestry! Register here; forms.gle/1eDtbwzT1o2i...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us on October 8th from 6-7pm ETD for an interfaith panel in conversation with faith leaders about faith approaches to environmental care. Register here; tinyurl.com/SacredGroundsPanel

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Join us on Tuesday! Register here; us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We’ve created a door knocking resource for volunteers to utilize as you work to engage your neighbors! Check it out here; docs.google.com/document/d/e... This resource will help keep volunteers safe as they engage in their communities and provide guidance for how to talk about our program.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our 3rd spiritual care session is less than a couple weeks away on September 1st! Register here; us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

PA IPL is excited to announce that we've hired Addie Pazzynski (they/them) as an Energy Fellow! They will be working with us to build out our energy-related outreach, education, and advocacy.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ordinary conversations about the weather feel cumbersome nowadays. Certain things go unsaid to avoid upset but there are storms brewing in the undercurrent of cautious conversation. We must remember that while grief never leaves, its weight may be relieved.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Last month, SWPA Organizer Ben partnered with Matt Peters of Heartwood to lead a hike, reflection, and dialogue through the Hazelwood Greenway.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Join us on August 22nd for a guided pollinator tour at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum in Philadelphia! RSVP here; forms.gle/81PyR8m3nQHs...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We are just two days away from our benefit concert in Philly! Join us to connect for climate resilience with music, art, and poetry! Thanks so much to our sponsors Weavers Way Co-op and Reformation Lutheran!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Community gets the job done 💪 Our Roots, Branches, & Hands program is built on the simple idea that people are more powerful when they work together.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Gathered at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries on July 15th, a few days after the storm that took down countless trees across Southeast PA, we discussed and reflected on the state of Philadelphia’s canopy and our shared work to grow, maintain, and protect our canopy for current and future generations.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

PA IPL is proud to be a community supporter of FracTracker's Community Sentinal Awards. Do you know someone making a difference through organizing, advocacy, education, storytelling, or community care? Nominate them for the 2026 Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Last call to get trees for this fall! The deadline is Wednesday, July 15th. This same form will be used on a rolling basis for future tree distributions, so any request received after July 15th will be considered for a Spring 2027 distribution. Learn more here; docs.google.com/document/d/e...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

You are invited to our Philly fundraiser on August 2nd at 3pm at Germantown Mennonite! At Sight & Sound: A Music and Art Benefit for Climate Resilience we will be enjoying music, poetry, & art, asking, “what does resilience look and sound like to you?” Register here: forms.gle/3ZRDJA5yVQYj...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Last month, PA IPL attended the Phoenixville Summer Garden Tour to give out free native pollinator seeds and share resources for free native trees! Staff had the pleasure of meeting 3 raptors, including 1 barn owl!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The deadline to order trees for a fall distribution is approaching! Request trees by July 15th. We’re hosting office hours on July 10th at 12pm to answer your questions about the process! Register here; us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

PA IPL is seeking proposals from tree nurseries to produce and deliver up to 50,000 trees (containerized seedlings) by June 2028. Priority applications by July 15th, proposals accepted until filled. Learn more here; docs.google.com/document/d/e...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Happy summer! As we near the midpoint of the calendar year, we hope that you are enjoying the beauty and abundance of the summer plants that surround us. If you have plans to explore & adventure this summer, make your miles count by registering for the Bike & Hike!

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Caring for Every Body: Moving Through Nature

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Announcing the launch of our technical assistance application! Technical assistance is part of Roots Branches & Hands’ program which provides resources for community tree projects. Apply for technical assistance here; forms.gle/M1F2cFcDEJ4P...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Earlier this month, NAACP Blair County members and PAIPL volunteers and supporters gathered at Eastern Light Cemetery under the shade of old oak trees to talk about the Cemetery history and learn about tree equity and distribution opportunities in the Altoona area.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Earlier this month, our Sacred Grounds participants came together at The Hill in Wilmington for a site prep workshop! We learned how to sheet mulch to convert a grassy lawn into a beautiful native pollinator garden, which we’ll be planting this fall!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK! Curious about Geothermal? Did you know federal incentives are still available? Dig into it with PA IPL, MASS IPL, and GreenerU! Join us for a webinar on June 23rd at 7 pm to explore the benefits of geothermal heat pumps for houses of worship.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today, we are announcing the launch of our Tree2Table educational cohort application! Learn more and apply here! forms.gle/pkdgnhtkRGRg... Roots, Branches, and Hands Tree2Table Education Cohort is a 12 month commitment. It begins with a 3 month learning community...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Recently our SWPA Organizer and Outreach Coordinator, Ben Knab-DiNardo, organized a gathering with faith and environmental leaders alongside our Executive Director, K Ruth. Together we shared laments, hopes, and possibilities for environmental justice and equity work in relation to trees.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We are excited to announce that we’re launching our tree order form for Roots, Branches, & Hands today! Submit your order anytime now through July 15th to host a distribution this fall. Check out the volunteer guide here; docs.google.com/document/d/e...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We’re launching our tree order form next Monday, June 8th. Come to our information session led by our tree program manager Dominique London on Friday June 5th at noon for more information about the process and for early access to the form. Register here; us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Curious about Geothermal? Did you know federal incentives are still available? Dig into it with PA IPL, MASS IPL, and GreenerU! Join us for a webinar on June 23rd at 7 pm to explore the benefits of geothermal heat pumps for houses of worship.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd, from 7-8pm on zoom for a journey deep into the heart of our second Soul-scape of the year: Earth's Waters. Register here; us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We look forward to the Bike & Hike each year as an opportunity to build connections! You can do this by participating in events happening near you or by starting a team to raise money for climate justice with your community! Join or start a team today; pa-ipl-2026-bike-and-hike.raiselysite.com

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Sparrow was glad to join the Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek last weekend for their meadow day as part of the Newark Arts Alliance Garden tour! They enjoyed seeing all the art and music, and of course all the pollinators and birds who were thriving in the meadow.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Reminder! Call in to our storyline to share your perspective or complete the survey by May 31st! forms.gle/U9pBMYruzUFZ...

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

K received a warm welcome at St John’s UCC in Lansdale earlier this month! K preached at both worship services at the invitation of their colleague and mentor Rev. Dr Linda Noonan, reflecting on the places where the sacred dwells.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are now halfway through the month of May! What have our bikers & hikers been up to? The PA IPL team joined Interfaith Philadelphia’s Ride for Understanding on May 3rd to ride the Schuylkill Trail! Ty took this photo of Maxwell looking out on the Schuylkill river during the event!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

PA IPL's Roots, Branches, and Hands is building a tree equity curriculum tailored to leaders and volunteers like you. Your feedback will shape the education, training, and support we offer.

PA IPL is developing an educational curriculum for our tree stewards. we want to hear directly from you. what educating, training, and resources do you want to receive? call and leave your ideas at 856-448-4189. Or complete the survey here. qr code image included on the bottom right.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

PA IPL was super excited to join Interfaith Philadelphia for their Ride for Understanding earlier this month! We participated as part of our Bike & Hike, which is open for participation through the summer! Learn more and register here; pa-ipl-2026-bike-and-hike.raiselysite.com

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It’s officially May, which means it’s Bike & Hike month! This year we’ve expanded the timeline so anyone can participate through the end of the summer, but May is our traditional Bike & Hike month, and this is the time when most of our participants are active.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are excited to announce that Dominique London has joined our team as Tree Program Manager! Dominique is a Philadelphia artist, health advocate, and land steward with 20 years of lived experience as an environmental steward.

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Last week, Sparrow joined the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster for their celebration of the solar panels they had installed!

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PA IPL @paipl.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

PA IPL was glad to attend PA Department of Health’s 2026 Health Equity Conference in Blue Bell, PA. K was part of a panelist group and shared about our Roots, Branches, and Hands program and the importance of multi-faith community forestry approaches.

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PA Environment Digest, By David E. Hess, Former PA DEP Secretary @paenvironmentnews.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

DCNR Offering Pocket Meadow Native Seed Kits To Convert Up To 1,000 Square Feet Into A Meadow Habitat [PaEN] tinyurl.com/2xy54tsv

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