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)
Please join our ally @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social in supporting @councilmemberjg.bsky.social's “Stop Trashing Our Air” Act to improve air quality by stopping trash incineration.
Sign at cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/stoptrashing and come to Council’s public hearing 1pm Mon Nov 17. Info below.
Sign at cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/stoptrashing and come to Council’s public hearing 1pm Mon Nov 17. Info below.
@councilmemberjg.bsky.social has introduced an amendment proposing to send all of Philly's trash to landfills rather than to the Covanata Incinerator, where trash is burned. More info in the graphics about the amendment, health impacts of burning trash, and ways to support.
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Please join our ally @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social in supporting @councilmemberjg.bsky.social's “Stop Trashing Our Air” Act to improve air quality by stopping trash incineration.
Sign at cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/stoptrashing and come to Council’s public hearing 1pm Mon Nov 17. Info below.
Sign at cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/stoptrashing and come to Council’s public hearing 1pm Mon Nov 17. Info below.
and they have no place in the playing fields that our kids use for football and soccer. #SaveTheMeadows bit.ly/artificial-turf-facts
❓ Would you choose to cook in a skillet that may cause cancer, reproductive harm, and immune system damage?
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has a new opportunity to protect #California from toxic #PFAS chemicals.
🗣️ TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. Newsom to sign @benallenca.bsky.social's #SB682 into law!
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has a new opportunity to protect #California from toxic #PFAS chemicals.
🗣️ TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. Newsom to sign @benallenca.bsky.social's #SB682 into law!
Tell Governor Newsom to Protect California from PFAS!
We should be able to convince Governor Newsom to put California’s public health, safety, and environment before the bottom lines of Teflon companies if we overwhelm his office with messages of support...
actionnetwork.org
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
and they have no place in the playing fields that our kids use for football and soccer. #SaveTheMeadows bit.ly/artificial-turf-facts
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...
Philadelphia Parks & Rec plans to install 32 acres of toxic turf in FDR Park, has claimed it will be recycled after it wears out (after 8–10 years).
That's BS and Parks knows it.
That's BS and Parks knows it.
Recycle company’s bankruptcy leaves tons of discarded artificial turf across the state
The turf, laden with forever chemicals, now faces an uncertain future.
www.inquirer.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Philadelphia Parks & Rec plans to install 32 acres of toxic turf in FDR Park, has claimed it will be recycled after it wears out (after 8–10 years).
That's BS and Parks knows it.
That's BS and Parks knows it.
CBS3 Philadelphia covers the controversy over the FDR Meadows!
Join us at 2pm this Sunday — the weather looks fine!
Info and RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/meadows-walk-with-save-the-meadows
Join us at 2pm this Sunday — the weather looks fine!
Info and RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/meadows-walk-with-save-the-meadows
Grassroots group to host "Walk & Talk" at Philadelphia's FDR Park calling for preservation of green space
A grassroots organization is at odds with the Fairmount Park Conservancy as the two continue to debate over what should happen to about 100 acres of green space at FDR Park.
www.cbsnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
CBS3 Philadelphia covers the controversy over the FDR Meadows!
Join us at 2pm this Sunday — the weather looks fine!
Info and RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/meadows-walk-with-save-the-meadows
Join us at 2pm this Sunday — the weather looks fine!
Info and RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/meadows-walk-with-save-the-meadows
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...
Taking a walk in nature can improve your mental health, says environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman, now on @npr.org.
Don't we know it!
But Phila Parks & Rec plans to bulldoze 70 more acres in FDR Park — just about all the nature South Philly has left.
Sign this: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Don't we know it!
But Phila Parks & Rec plans to bulldoze 70 more acres in FDR Park — just about all the nature South Philly has left.
Sign this: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
The science behind how spending time in nature helps our health
Did you know that a short walk in nature can improve your attention span by 20 percent?
the1a.org
September 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Taking a walk in nature can improve your mental health, says environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman, now on @npr.org.
Don't we know it!
But Phila Parks & Rec plans to bulldoze 70 more acres in FDR Park — just about all the nature South Philly has left.
Sign this: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Don't we know it!
But Phila Parks & Rec plans to bulldoze 70 more acres in FDR Park — just about all the nature South Philly has left.
Sign this: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
In DC, as in Philadelphia, there's only one kind of green that really counts.
City leadership is only too happy to pass laws to protect heritage trees. And then chop them down the moment they get in the way of some pet project.
#savetheFDRmeadows
City leadership is only too happy to pass laws to protect heritage trees. And then chop them down the moment they get in the way of some pet project.
#savetheFDRmeadows
In Another Giveaway to the Commanders’ Billionaire Owner, the D.C. Council Is Set To Waive $1 Million in Fines to Chop Down Irreplaceable Heritage Trees
Trees that measure 100 inches or more in trunk circumference are illegal to cut down without special permission. The Commanders could take out 31 of them.
washingtoncitypaper.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
In DC, as in Philadelphia, there's only one kind of green that really counts.
City leadership is only too happy to pass laws to protect heritage trees. And then chop them down the moment they get in the way of some pet project.
#savetheFDRmeadows
City leadership is only too happy to pass laws to protect heritage trees. And then chop them down the moment they get in the way of some pet project.
#savetheFDRmeadows
Today at 6pm:
👏🏽👏🏼 CLAPPING FOR NATURE 👏🏾👏🏽
Walk the FDR Park Meadows with performers in a shared somatic experience, celebrating and resisting development pressures on this sacred space. Participation is free!
6pm Sat Aug 30
bit.ly/clap4nature
👏🏽👏🏼 CLAPPING FOR NATURE 👏🏾👏🏽
Walk the FDR Park Meadows with performers in a shared somatic experience, celebrating and resisting development pressures on this sacred space. Participation is free!
6pm Sat Aug 30
bit.ly/clap4nature
Coalition to Save the FDR Meadows on Instagram: "👏🏽👏🏽👏🏼👏🏾 THIS SATURDAY! Free with registration ✊🏽 Clapping for Nature returns to FDR Meadows this summer after its debut at the 2024 Philadelphia Fring...
142 likes, 1 comments - savethemeadows on August 25, 2025: "👏🏽👏🏽👏🏼👏🏾 THIS SATURDAY! Free with registration ✊🏽 Clapping for Nature returns to FDR Meadows this summer after its debut at the 2024 Philade...
www.instagram.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Today at 6pm:
👏🏽👏🏼 CLAPPING FOR NATURE 👏🏾👏🏽
Walk the FDR Park Meadows with performers in a shared somatic experience, celebrating and resisting development pressures on this sacred space. Participation is free!
6pm Sat Aug 30
bit.ly/clap4nature
👏🏽👏🏼 CLAPPING FOR NATURE 👏🏾👏🏽
Walk the FDR Park Meadows with performers in a shared somatic experience, celebrating and resisting development pressures on this sacred space. Participation is free!
6pm Sat Aug 30
bit.ly/clap4nature
Do you live in South Philly? Did Philadelphia's Parks & Rec dept inform you of its plans to destroy up to 70 more acres of the FDR Park Meadows? It's telling the state DEP that it did.
Sign this letter to the DEP to help set the record straight!
Sign this letter to the DEP to help set the record straight!
Save the Meadows: Stop the permit for further destruction of South Philly's green space
The Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Protection is evaluating a permit for the City of Philadelphia to destroy up to 70 more acres of the Meadows in FDR Park for a phony "Nature Phase" project. Comm...
actionnetwork.org
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Do you live in South Philly? Did Philadelphia's Parks & Rec dept inform you of its plans to destroy up to 70 more acres of the FDR Park Meadows? It's telling the state DEP that it did.
Sign this letter to the DEP to help set the record straight!
Sign this letter to the DEP to help set the record straight!
Over a year after Phila. Orphans Court dismissed a lawsuit to stop destruction in FDR Park, Commonwealth Court has reversed that decision. The suit will go forward!
In the meantime the trees in the photo below and many others have been destroyed, and nothing has replaced them.
In the meantime the trees in the photo below and many others have been destroyed, and nothing has replaced them.
Philadelphians fighting FDR Park renovation will get another day in court
It’s a procedural win for opponents of the renovation, who argue turf athletic fields and a new tidal wetland will radically change the park.
whyy.org
August 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Over a year after Phila. Orphans Court dismissed a lawsuit to stop destruction in FDR Park, Commonwealth Court has reversed that decision. The suit will go forward!
In the meantime the trees in the photo below and many others have been destroyed, and nothing has replaced them.
In the meantime the trees in the photo below and many others have been destroyed, and nothing has replaced them.
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
A warm welcome to Fairmount Park Conservancy's incoming CEO, Tony Sorrentino!
We hope that new leadership will bring a return to FPC's mission: "to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources and public health."
We look forward to working with you toward that goal.
We hope that new leadership will bring a return to FPC's mission: "to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources and public health."
We look forward to working with you toward that goal.
Fairmount Park Conservancy taps UPenn exec for top job
Tony Sorrentino will focus on private-public partnerships to boost city parks.
billypenn.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A warm welcome to Fairmount Park Conservancy's incoming CEO, Tony Sorrentino!
We hope that new leadership will bring a return to FPC's mission: "to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources and public health."
We look forward to working with you toward that goal.
We hope that new leadership will bring a return to FPC's mission: "to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources and public health."
We look forward to working with you toward that goal.
Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America, says @nytimes.com
Nowhere more than Philadelphia, where the city plans to install 32 acres of toxic turf in a single park. More heat, more injuries, and more microplastic pollution. Worst of all, more cancer-causing forever chemicals.
Nowhere more than Philadelphia, where the city plans to install 32 acres of toxic turf in a single park. More heat, more injuries, and more microplastic pollution. Worst of all, more cancer-causing forever chemicals.
Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America, says @nytimes.com
Nowhere more than Philadelphia, where the city plans to install 32 acres of toxic turf in a single park. More heat, more injuries, and more microplastic pollution. Worst of all, more cancer-causing forever chemicals.
Nowhere more than Philadelphia, where the city plans to install 32 acres of toxic turf in a single park. More heat, more injuries, and more microplastic pollution. Worst of all, more cancer-causing forever chemicals.
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.
The hollowing out of our environmental defenses continues. www.inquirer.com/politics/epa...
At least 7 environmental workers in Philly’s EPA office placed on leave over critical letter
Workers across the EPA recently signed a letter expressing concerns about how administrator Lee Zeldin is leading the agency.
www.inquirer.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The hollowing out of our environmental defenses continues. www.inquirer.com/politics/epa...
Hmm, they don't want any discussion of the toxic chemicals in artificial turf.
Yeah, that's the plastic turf that @mayorparker.bsky.social and Council President KJ want to carpet Philadelphia with.
It may be green but it ain't clean!
(Thank you @bennettpeer.bsky.social and co.)
Yeah, that's the plastic turf that @mayorparker.bsky.social and Council President KJ want to carpet Philadelphia with.
It may be green but it ain't clean!
(Thank you @bennettpeer.bsky.social and co.)
Is Fake Grass Safe? A Manufacturer Sues to Stop a Discussion.
www.nytimes.com
June 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Hmm, they don't want any discussion of the toxic chemicals in artificial turf.
Yeah, that's the plastic turf that @mayorparker.bsky.social and Council President KJ want to carpet Philadelphia with.
It may be green but it ain't clean!
(Thank you @bennettpeer.bsky.social and co.)
Yeah, that's the plastic turf that @mayorparker.bsky.social and Council President KJ want to carpet Philadelphia with.
It may be green but it ain't clean!
(Thank you @bennettpeer.bsky.social and co.)
Philadelphia turned over a huge park to a private corporation, Fairmount Park Conservancy (@myphillypark.bsky.social).
That private corporation keeps its finances secret from the public, and seems to have run out of money.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
That private corporation keeps its finances secret from the public, and seems to have run out of money.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
FDR Park is about to unveil a reimagined entrance, but renovation challenges persist
A ribbon cutting is slated for the new entrance on Saturday at 11 a.m.
www.inquirer.com
June 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Philadelphia turned over a huge park to a private corporation, Fairmount Park Conservancy (@myphillypark.bsky.social).
That private corporation keeps its finances secret from the public, and seems to have run out of money.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
That private corporation keeps its finances secret from the public, and seems to have run out of money.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
Now can we all stop talking about FIFA using practice fields in the FDR Meadows?
FIFA never expressed any interest in these non-existent fields. It was nothing but a clever PR move by the Fairmount Park Conservancy to build support for its $100M boondoggle.
www.inquirer.com/news/fifa-pr...
FIFA never expressed any interest in these non-existent fields. It was nothing but a clever PR move by the Fairmount Park Conservancy to build support for its $100M boondoggle.
www.inquirer.com/news/fifa-pr...
2026 Men’s World Cup won’t use FDR Park fields for practice
The decision, made without fanfare last fall, was driven by FIFA’s preference for consistency and new scheduling demands — it’s hosting another tournament in the city this summer.
www.inquirer.com
June 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Now can we all stop talking about FIFA using practice fields in the FDR Meadows?
FIFA never expressed any interest in these non-existent fields. It was nothing but a clever PR move by the Fairmount Park Conservancy to build support for its $100M boondoggle.
www.inquirer.com/news/fifa-pr...
FIFA never expressed any interest in these non-existent fields. It was nothing but a clever PR move by the Fairmount Park Conservancy to build support for its $100M boondoggle.
www.inquirer.com/news/fifa-pr...
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...