Save The Meadows - Philadelphia
@savethemeadows.bsky.social
An autonomous, decentralized campaign to save the wild acres known as the "FDR Meadows" from privatization and development.
Join us at savethemeadows.com
(Posts dated 1/22/25 and earlier were imported from x.com/savefdrmeadows)
Join us at savethemeadows.com
(Posts dated 1/22/25 and earlier were imported from x.com/savefdrmeadows)
Trees reduce extreme heat in cities.
www.instagram.com/reel/DMqDHe1...
But Phila Parks & Rec and Fairmount Park Conservancy want to bulldoze thousands of mature trees in FDR Park and replace them with blazing hot artificial turf.
Sign this to help stop them: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
www.instagram.com/reel/DMqDHe1...
But Phila Parks & Rec and Fairmount Park Conservancy want to bulldoze thousands of mature trees in FDR Park and replace them with blazing hot artificial turf.
Sign this to help stop them: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
October 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Trees reduce extreme heat in cities.
www.instagram.com/reel/DMqDHe1...
But Phila Parks & Rec and Fairmount Park Conservancy want to bulldoze thousands of mature trees in FDR Park and replace them with blazing hot artificial turf.
Sign this to help stop them: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
www.instagram.com/reel/DMqDHe1...
But Phila Parks & Rec and Fairmount Park Conservancy want to bulldoze thousands of mature trees in FDR Park and replace them with blazing hot artificial turf.
Sign this to help stop them: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Come on out this Sunday for an easy hike through the beautiful FDR Meadows! Save the Meadows organizers will share updates on what’s happened, what’s planned, and how you can help protect this unique urban refuge in South Philadelphia.
2pm Sunday 9/28.
Free RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/meado...
2pm Sunday 9/28.
Free RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/meado...
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Come on out this Sunday for an easy hike through the beautiful FDR Meadows! Save the Meadows organizers will share updates on what’s happened, what’s planned, and how you can help protect this unique urban refuge in South Philadelphia.
2pm Sunday 9/28.
Free RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/meado...
2pm Sunday 9/28.
Free RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/meado...
This Saturday 10am: Nature Journaling at FDR Meadows!
Goldenrod and asters are in bloom, and bird migration has begun. The meadows are bursting with life!
Join Philly artist Valerie Pantalone for a day of nature journaling and discover the Meadows in a whole new way.
RSVP: bit.ly/STMnaturejournaling
Goldenrod and asters are in bloom, and bird migration has begun. The meadows are bursting with life!
Join Philly artist Valerie Pantalone for a day of nature journaling and discover the Meadows in a whole new way.
RSVP: bit.ly/STMnaturejournaling
September 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This Saturday 10am: Nature Journaling at FDR Meadows!
Goldenrod and asters are in bloom, and bird migration has begun. The meadows are bursting with life!
Join Philly artist Valerie Pantalone for a day of nature journaling and discover the Meadows in a whole new way.
RSVP: bit.ly/STMnaturejournaling
Goldenrod and asters are in bloom, and bird migration has begun. The meadows are bursting with life!
Join Philly artist Valerie Pantalone for a day of nature journaling and discover the Meadows in a whole new way.
RSVP: bit.ly/STMnaturejournaling
"The city of Philadelphia should take the lead and demarcate FDR Park as protected stopover habitat. This would put a halt to further tree clearing."
—Robert Karchnyak of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, in @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
—Robert Karchnyak of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, in @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
September 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"The city of Philadelphia should take the lead and demarcate FDR Park as protected stopover habitat. This would put a halt to further tree clearing."
—Robert Karchnyak of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, in @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
—Robert Karchnyak of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, in @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
fyi re the residents' suit — it is still going and just won a big round in Commonwealth Court. drive.google.com/file/d/15gV0...
August 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
fyi re the residents' suit — it is still going and just won a big round in Commonwealth Court. drive.google.com/file/d/15gV0...
Toxic. Torrid. Terrible for the environment. Yet it's what the City of Philadelphia wants to inflict on us.
The @washingtonpost.com on the debate over grass vs. turf: archive.ph/PQo7G
The @washingtonpost.com on the debate over grass vs. turf: archive.ph/PQo7G
August 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Toxic. Torrid. Terrible for the environment. Yet it's what the City of Philadelphia wants to inflict on us.
The @washingtonpost.com on the debate over grass vs. turf: archive.ph/PQo7G
The @washingtonpost.com on the debate over grass vs. turf: archive.ph/PQo7G
Philadelphia's kids (and adults!) deserve the safest, highest quality facilities available.
Mayor @cherelleparker.bsky.social and Council President Kenyatta Johnson: Playing fields that expose the public to toxic PFAS and other chemicals are simply unacceptable.
*How is this even a question?*
Mayor @cherelleparker.bsky.social and Council President Kenyatta Johnson: Playing fields that expose the public to toxic PFAS and other chemicals are simply unacceptable.
*How is this even a question?*
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Philadelphia's kids (and adults!) deserve the safest, highest quality facilities available.
Mayor @cherelleparker.bsky.social and Council President Kenyatta Johnson: Playing fields that expose the public to toxic PFAS and other chemicals are simply unacceptable.
*How is this even a question?*
Mayor @cherelleparker.bsky.social and Council President Kenyatta Johnson: Playing fields that expose the public to toxic PFAS and other chemicals are simply unacceptable.
*How is this even a question?*
Public Meeting of Friends of FDR Park is TOMORROW.
This is your park. Spread the word. Show up.
Tuesday, July 15, at 5pm at the Swedish Museum.
Open to the public. Please come.
This is your park. Spread the word. Show up.
Tuesday, July 15, at 5pm at the Swedish Museum.
Open to the public. Please come.
July 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Public Meeting of Friends of FDR Park is TOMORROW.
This is your park. Spread the word. Show up.
Tuesday, July 15, at 5pm at the Swedish Museum.
Open to the public. Please come.
This is your park. Spread the word. Show up.
Tuesday, July 15, at 5pm at the Swedish Museum.
Open to the public. Please come.
June 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Look for the Conservancy to destroy as much of FDR Park as it can — and then squeeze the city for tens of millions more of our tax dollars, on top of the $50M already pledged in some secret deal.
All so it can put toxic artificial turf where beautiful meadows and heritage trees used to be.
All so it can put toxic artificial turf where beautiful meadows and heritage trees used to be.
June 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Look for the Conservancy to destroy as much of FDR Park as it can — and then squeeze the city for tens of millions more of our tax dollars, on top of the $50M already pledged in some secret deal.
All so it can put toxic artificial turf where beautiful meadows and heritage trees used to be.
All so it can put toxic artificial turf where beautiful meadows and heritage trees used to be.
Commonweath Court hearing Tuesday morning in Center City Philadelphia. Public welcomed.
Visit www.instagram.com/p/DKSw3OfP4Nl/ for details.
Visit www.instagram.com/p/DKSw3OfP4Nl/ for details.
June 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Commonweath Court hearing Tuesday morning in Center City Philadelphia. Public welcomed.
Visit www.instagram.com/p/DKSw3OfP4Nl/ for details.
Visit www.instagram.com/p/DKSw3OfP4Nl/ for details.
Experience the FDR Meadows in a new way—with sketchbooks and paints! 🎨🖌️
On Sun June 8, 10am-noon, join artist and meadow enthusiast @valpantsart.bsky.social to marvel at the Meadows. The land is the greatest artist of all — it's worth studying!
www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-jou...
On Sun June 8, 10am-noon, join artist and meadow enthusiast @valpantsart.bsky.social to marvel at the Meadows. The land is the greatest artist of all — it's worth studying!
www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-jou...
May 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Experience the FDR Meadows in a new way—with sketchbooks and paints! 🎨🖌️
On Sun June 8, 10am-noon, join artist and meadow enthusiast @valpantsart.bsky.social to marvel at the Meadows. The land is the greatest artist of all — it's worth studying!
www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-jou...
On Sun June 8, 10am-noon, join artist and meadow enthusiast @valpantsart.bsky.social to marvel at the Meadows. The land is the greatest artist of all — it's worth studying!
www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-jou...
Yes — despite Philadelphia's Tree Plan, the single biggest destroyer of trees in the city is the City.
In FDR Park hundreds of trees are being cleared, as @thephilacitizen.bsky.social reports, to install 32 acres of toxic turf.
Sign this to save the meadows:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
In FDR Park hundreds of trees are being cleared, as @thephilacitizen.bsky.social reports, to install 32 acres of toxic turf.
Sign this to save the meadows:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
May 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Yes — despite Philadelphia's Tree Plan, the single biggest destroyer of trees in the city is the City.
In FDR Park hundreds of trees are being cleared, as @thephilacitizen.bsky.social reports, to install 32 acres of toxic turf.
Sign this to save the meadows:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
In FDR Park hundreds of trees are being cleared, as @thephilacitizen.bsky.social reports, to install 32 acres of toxic turf.
Sign this to save the meadows:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Sun April 27, 9–10:30am
BIRD WALK AT THE FDR MEADOWS
It's 🦅🦆🦉🐦⬛ spring migration time ❤️ Come see the incredible variety of birds in the FDR Meadows, named by Audubon as an IBA (Important Bird Area).
No RSVP needed; just come & enjoy! Meet at the pickleball courts maps.app.goo.gl/14igk8iPaLdT...
BIRD WALK AT THE FDR MEADOWS
It's 🦅🦆🦉🐦⬛ spring migration time ❤️ Come see the incredible variety of birds in the FDR Meadows, named by Audubon as an IBA (Important Bird Area).
No RSVP needed; just come & enjoy! Meet at the pickleball courts maps.app.goo.gl/14igk8iPaLdT...
April 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Sun April 27, 9–10:30am
BIRD WALK AT THE FDR MEADOWS
It's 🦅🦆🦉🐦⬛ spring migration time ❤️ Come see the incredible variety of birds in the FDR Meadows, named by Audubon as an IBA (Important Bird Area).
No RSVP needed; just come & enjoy! Meet at the pickleball courts maps.app.goo.gl/14igk8iPaLdT...
BIRD WALK AT THE FDR MEADOWS
It's 🦅🦆🦉🐦⬛ spring migration time ❤️ Come see the incredible variety of birds in the FDR Meadows, named by Audubon as an IBA (Important Bird Area).
No RSVP needed; just come & enjoy! Meet at the pickleball courts maps.app.goo.gl/14igk8iPaLdT...
If we genuinely want to expand tree canopy in Philadelphia, we need to stop cutting down thousands of trees!
Is any part of this hearing going to address that?
Is any part of this hearing going to address that?
March 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If we genuinely want to expand tree canopy in Philadelphia, we need to stop cutting down thousands of trees!
Is any part of this hearing going to address that?
Is any part of this hearing going to address that?
Phila Parks & Rec commission Sue Slawson talks about the importance of trees and how many they've planted.
No mention of how many thousands of trees they are cutting down. phlcouncil.com/watch-city-c...
No mention of how many thousands of trees they are cutting down. phlcouncil.com/watch-city-c...
March 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Phila Parks & Rec commission Sue Slawson talks about the importance of trees and how many they've planted.
No mention of how many thousands of trees they are cutting down. phlcouncil.com/watch-city-c...
No mention of how many thousands of trees they are cutting down. phlcouncil.com/watch-city-c...
If Philly wants to increase tree cover, why is it cutting down so many trees? Come to the Philly Tree Plan hearing, 10am to around 2pm. Bring a sign if you can! We’d love to see folks there for all or any part of the session.
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
March 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If Philly wants to increase tree cover, why is it cutting down so many trees? Come to the Philly Tree Plan hearing, 10am to around 2pm. Bring a sign if you can! We’d love to see folks there for all or any part of the session.
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
The Philly Tree Plan came out in 2023. Now who's the city's No. 1 destroyer of tree canopy? The City itself.
Sign up today to speak out at Council's hearing on the Tree Plan (tomorrow Wed Mar 5 starting 10am). Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign!
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
Sign up today to speak out at Council's hearing on the Tree Plan (tomorrow Wed Mar 5 starting 10am). Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign!
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
March 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Philly Tree Plan came out in 2023. Now who's the city's No. 1 destroyer of tree canopy? The City itself.
Sign up today to speak out at Council's hearing on the Tree Plan (tomorrow Wed Mar 5 starting 10am). Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign!
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
Sign up today to speak out at Council's hearing on the Tree Plan (tomorrow Wed Mar 5 starting 10am). Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign!
bit.ly/treeplanhearing
The Philly Tree Plan came out in 2023.
But who is the city's No. 1 destroyer of tree canopy?
Drum roll please— it's the City. 😬
Council's hearing on how to improve the Tree Plan is on Wed Mar 5 starting 10am. Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign! Find out how: bit.ly/treeplanhearing
But who is the city's No. 1 destroyer of tree canopy?
Drum roll please— it's the City. 😬
Council's hearing on how to improve the Tree Plan is on Wed Mar 5 starting 10am. Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign! Find out how: bit.ly/treeplanhearing
March 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Philly Tree Plan came out in 2023.
But who is the city's No. 1 destroyer of tree canopy?
Drum roll please— it's the City. 😬
Council's hearing on how to improve the Tree Plan is on Wed Mar 5 starting 10am. Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign! Find out how: bit.ly/treeplanhearing
But who is the city's No. 1 destroyer of tree canopy?
Drum roll please— it's the City. 😬
Council's hearing on how to improve the Tree Plan is on Wed Mar 5 starting 10am. Submit testimony, make a comment or hold a sign! Find out how: bit.ly/treeplanhearing
Here's what the city told DEP it was going to do, compared to what it really plans to do. "Border meadows"? Is that what they're calling artificial turf now?
February 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Here's what the city told DEP it was going to do, compared to what it really plans to do. "Border meadows"? Is that what they're calling artificial turf now?
Learn old and new ways of calculating the hidden value of trees in our urban forest. With LandHealth Institute in FDR Park, where impressive trees are threatened by Philadelphia's plan for the park.
Sat Feb 8 at 1pm, all ages welcome.
Info & tix: tickettailor.com/events/landhealthinstitute/1525716
Sat Feb 8 at 1pm, all ages welcome.
Info & tix: tickettailor.com/events/landhealthinstitute/1525716
January 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Learn old and new ways of calculating the hidden value of trees in our urban forest. With LandHealth Institute in FDR Park, where impressive trees are threatened by Philadelphia's plan for the park.
Sat Feb 8 at 1pm, all ages welcome.
Info & tix: tickettailor.com/events/landhealthinstitute/1525716
Sat Feb 8 at 1pm, all ages welcome.
Info & tix: tickettailor.com/events/landhealthinstitute/1525716
Philadelphia has asked the Pa. Dept of Environmental Protection for a permit to clear at least 38 more acres of the FDR Meadows and cut down hundreds of trees.
🕛Midnight TONIGHT is the deadline for public comment opposing the permit.
Easy how-to:
docs.google.com/document/d/1uI…
🕛Midnight TONIGHT is the deadline for public comment opposing the permit.
Easy how-to:
docs.google.com/document/d/1uI…
January 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Philadelphia has asked the Pa. Dept of Environmental Protection for a permit to clear at least 38 more acres of the FDR Meadows and cut down hundreds of trees.
🕛Midnight TONIGHT is the deadline for public comment opposing the permit.
Easy how-to:
docs.google.com/document/d/1uI…
🕛Midnight TONIGHT is the deadline for public comment opposing the permit.
Easy how-to:
docs.google.com/document/d/1uI…
The people vs the Turf Monster!
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January 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The people vs the Turf Monster!
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✨TODAY✨Sat Nov 9✨
Save The Meadows is BACK for @Spiralq Peoplehood! Join us and the entire Philadelphia community:
Parade *departs* from the Paul Robeson House (50th & Walnut) at 1pm, arrives for the show in Clark Park around 2pm!
Info:
spiralq.org/peoplehood-202…
Save The Meadows is BACK for @Spiralq Peoplehood! Join us and the entire Philadelphia community:
Parade *departs* from the Paul Robeson House (50th & Walnut) at 1pm, arrives for the show in Clark Park around 2pm!
Info:
spiralq.org/peoplehood-202…
January 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
✨TODAY✨Sat Nov 9✨
Save The Meadows is BACK for @Spiralq Peoplehood! Join us and the entire Philadelphia community:
Parade *departs* from the Paul Robeson House (50th & Walnut) at 1pm, arrives for the show in Clark Park around 2pm!
Info:
spiralq.org/peoplehood-202…
Save The Meadows is BACK for @Spiralq Peoplehood! Join us and the entire Philadelphia community:
Parade *departs* from the Paul Robeson House (50th & Walnut) at 1pm, arrives for the show in Clark Park around 2pm!
Info:
spiralq.org/peoplehood-202…