Overbrook Environmental Education Center

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Overbrook Environmental Education Center is dedicated to creating a sustainable community through the improvement of the environment, arts & literacy, and public health.

Nutrition class recipes are here for June! Join us as we learn four new summertime recipes. Learn to cook healthy meals,...
06/01/2026

Nutrition class recipes are here for June! Join us as we learn four new summertime recipes. Learn to cook healthy meals, pick up kitchen tips, and cook in community.

These classes are free, fun, and open to everyone! No registration required.

06/01/2026

Want to know what a greener Lancaster Avenue could look like?

Take a look at this video clip of 6100 block of Lancaster Ave by Landscape Architect, Alexandra Zahn and the Overbrook Environmental Education Center. The video offers a glimpse into how green infrastructure improvements can transform the corridor and create a more vibrant, welcoming public space. .zahn .zahn incorporates tree canopy, permeable paving, weather‑protected seating, modern stormwater systems, pollinator‑friendly plantings, and protected bike lanes, completely transforming the corridor. These upgrades don’t just make the area more beautiful—they help manage flooding, clean the air, boost local biodiversity, and slow traffic to create a safer, more comfortable environment for neighbors, walkers, and cyclists alike.

Alleyways are a vital part of a community’s overall quality of life. Although upkeep for the City’s alleyway system is t...
05/15/2026

Alleyways are a vital part of a community’s overall quality of life. Although upkeep for the City’s alleyway system is the sole responsibility of property owners, the City of Philadelphia is now providing limited alleyway cleaning services that are requested formally through the below program form.

Just one more way that Mayor Parker is making Philadelphia safer, cleaner, and greener for all!

EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT

- Each alley is limited to one cleaning per year
- Limited to City of Phila residents ONLY
- Limited to alleyways ONLY within the City of Philadelphia ONLY
- No duplicate block requests will be accepted in the same calendar year (regardless of how many requests are submitted)

Click on the link in our bio, or go to officeofcleanandgreen.org/alleyways

The Overbrook Environmental Education Center recently teamed up with SLA Beeber High School, American Rivers, Villanova ...
05/06/2026

The Overbrook Environmental Education Center recently teamed up with SLA Beeber High School, American Rivers, Villanova University, and Mini Studio Video to launch a “Photovoice” project. This participatory research initiative empowered SLA Beeber seniors to document their community’s relationship with water through the lens of a camera.

Led by science teacher Melanie Snier, nearly 50 students explored Morris Park to photograph Indian Creek. Guided by retired Philadelphia Water Department engineer Drew Brown, the students learned about the creek’s history and “daylighting” while using their phone cameras to practice visual literacy. Their goal was to capture images that told a story about local water quality and natural systems. A week later, back in the classroom, the young scholars analyzed their work using the “SHOWeD” method—a framework designed to help them identify community conditions, understand their root causes, and advocate for social change.

Nutrition classes are here for the month of May! Join us as we learn four new springtime recipes. Learn to cook healthy ...
05/01/2026

Nutrition classes are here for the month of May! Join us as we learn four new springtime recipes. Learn to cook healthy meals, pick up kitchen tips, and cook in community.

These classes are free, fun, and open to everyone! No registration required.

On Saturday April 11th, the Overbrook Environmental Education Center (OEEC) joined forces with the city-wide Philly Spri...
04/22/2026

On Saturday April 11th, the Overbrook Environmental Education Center (OEEC) joined forces with the city-wide Philly Spring Cleanup to transform the 300 block of N. 61st Street! We were thrilled to partner with community leader Elaine Wells and Global Thinking Initiatives, the Wynnebrook TCB crew, Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP), and a fantastic group of local volunteers. Together, we tackled heavy-duty contractor waste, demolition debris, and cleared out two vacant lots filled with illegally dumped materials.

A huge shoutout to CLIP for handling the heavy lifting and to everyone who “showed up and showed out” to make a difference! To visually learn more about this event, swipe through the following pictures to see the incredible before-and-after transformations.

Note: Elaine Wells also serves on the OEEC’s Community Advisory Board for Illegal Dumping Reduction, working alongside SEAMAAC and the PHL Office of Clean & Green Initiatives.

Congratulations to the Overbrook Environmental Education Center (OEEC) for receiving the 2026 PA Brownfields Keystone Aw...
04/11/2026

Congratulations to the Overbrook Environmental Education Center (OEEC) for receiving the 2026 PA Brownfields Keystone Award! Established in 2002 by the nonprofit JASTECH, the OEEC has long championed sustainability and public health in Philadelphia. The OEEC’s latest venture, "Overbrook Farmacy & NatureWorks" at 6122–6150 Lancaster Avenue, is a national model for community-led brownfield redevelopment. By transforming a former scrapyard and quarry into a "living laboratory," the project integrates green infrastructure with environmental education to boost climate resilience. Following a rigorous EPA-funded cleanup that removed over 1,800 tons of debris and lead-impacted soil, the site received final Act 2 regulatory approval in late 2025. With the land now safe for public use, and site construction is set to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

Join the Overbrook Environmental Education Center and Global Thinking Initiatives on Saturday April 11th for our Philly...
04/08/2026

Join the Overbrook Environmental Education Center and Global Thinking Initiatives on Saturday April 11th for our Philly Spring Cleanup Day.

We will clean up litter and illegally dumped materials on the 300 Block of N 61st Street, and the vacant lot at 352 N. 61st Street.

🕰️When? — Saturday, April 11th at 8:00 – 10:00 AM

📍Where? — 346 N 61st Street Phila. Pa 19139

🌎 Why? — Let’s kick off the Spring season as we clean the block and clear some lots, together!

On Wednesday, March 18th, the Overbrook Environmental Education Center and University of Pennsylvania Climate and Sustai...
04/01/2026

On Wednesday, March 18th, the Overbrook Environmental Education Center and University of Pennsylvania Climate and Sustainability Project hosted our 8th Trash Talkin’ Session in the Haddington neighborhood of Philadelphia. These focus groups are part of an Illegal Dumping Reduction project, teamed with the City of Philadelphia Office Of Clean & Green, and funded by the William Penn Foundation.

During the session, each participant provided their own personal experience, observations, and perceptions. We discussed root causes of illegal dumping, identified local hotspots in the area, and discussed potential solutions. We now have a clearer idea of the causes of illegal dumping specific to Haddington, and what solutions neighbors view as most viable.

Thank you to Vine Street Community Center and Elaine Wells for hosting and supporting this event and to Global Thinking Initiatives for spearheading recruitment among the Haddington community. We look forward to testing and recommending the most viable solutions that have been put forward during our Trash Talkin’ sessions.

April nutrition classes are here! Join us as we welcome the warm weather with five new springtime recipes. Learn to cook...
03/30/2026

April nutrition classes are here! Join us as we welcome the warm weather with five new springtime recipes. Learn to cook healthy meals, pick up kitchen tips, and cook in community.

These classes are free, fun, and open to everyone! No registration required.

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6134 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19151

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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