Friday, January 29, 2010

Morris Arboretum Offers 50% Discount For Cyclists.

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in Chestnut Hill offers a discount for those who arrive by bicycle. Bicyclists can visit the grounds for $7. Normal admission for non-members is $14.

Getting to the Morris Arboretum is easy. Take the Wissahickon Bikeway and Forbidden Drive to the end and turn right on Northwestern Avenue. Cross Germantown Ave and proceed on Northwestern Ave to the entrance on the left.

For more information go to http://morrisarboretum.org.


From Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
http://bit.ly/9KZz9s

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Good news for sustainabilty and Morris Arboretum

(Media-Newswire.com) - PHILADELPHIA –- The University of Pennsylvania’s Green Fund will accept applications beginning Feb. 1 for a second round of one-time grants to be used to finance innovative ideas from students, faculty or staff that are designed to help Penn meet its sustainability goals, as outlined in its Climate Action Plan.

Deadline for submission is March 15, and the awards will be announced in April. The maximum allocation is $50,000.

In an effort to replenish the fund and make future awards possible, prospective grant-seekers should note that projects generating financial savings to the University are expected to repay the award.

Examples of projects funded from the first round of applications last fall include an energy-saving window-restoration project in a fraternity house, a garden and an educational and transportation project at Morris Arboretum.

Additional information and application guidelines are available at www.upenn.edu/sustainability.

High Rating for Morris Arboretum by Trip Advisor

Morris Arboretum was listed by TripAdvisor.com as number 6 in the top 300 Things to Do in Philly.

See the full list:
http://bit.ly/5mDMEO

See our entry:
http://bit.ly/ajgD9M
Go and add your own review!