Author Archives: Steph

About Steph

Steph Clymer is TTF’s Education and Outreach Assistant through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. She is a recent graduate of Arcadia University with a major in Biology and dual minors in Spanish and Environmental Studies. Steph is also the former President of the Arcadia University Environmental Network, where she served as a strong partner and volunteer coordinator for TTF events over the past several years.

TTF is Hiring!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Steph

TTF is hiring for two positions through the AmeriCorps VISTA progam — a communications assistant and an educator — to begin this August. We hope you will share these postings with your networks. If you have questions, please contact Katie … Continue reading →

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Working with Your Legislators

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Steph

TTF’s Executive Director Julie Slavet spoke to a group of enthusiastic Arcadia students in Social Action and Social Change about developing relationships with their elected officials. Drawing on her experience working as senior district staff member for Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, … Continue reading →

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Community Members Help Shape the Lower Northeast District Plan

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Steph

Did you know that in the last 10 years, the Lower Northeast was the 4th fastest growing district in Philadelphia? Or that in 1684, German settlers founded Frankford along the Frankford Creek? This settlement’s main street (what’s now Frankford Avenue) … Continue reading →

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How Plants Can Change Your Life

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Steph

One of TTF’s partner organizations, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), is currently running a Garden Tenders basic training course to prepare residents to establish and maintain community gardens in their neighborhoods. The ripple effect surrounding city gardens is incredible! As … Continue reading →

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Arcadia Students Survey Potential Tree Locations

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Steph

Working with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, TTF and students from Arcadia University’s Social Action and Social Change course recently surveyed streets in West Oak Lane. Students noted conditions along the sidewalks of a residential neighborhood and picked up trash as they … Continue reading →

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Fracking: You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Steph

Jerry Silberman from Protecting Our Waters spoke to a group of students at Arcadia University about hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking). Students had recently watched Gasland, a film covering the impact this drilling process has on residents. Fossil fuels … Continue reading →

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Storm Drain Marking in Wyncote

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Steph

TTF recently led fifteen Arcadia University students in marking over twenty storm drains in Wyncote in Cheltenham Township. These storm drain markers serve to remind people that our storm drains are not trash cans! They are designed to carry water … Continue reading →

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Aloha from the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Steph

The 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show is brimming with orchids, palm trees, lettuces, and a towering waterfall! A walk around the floor reveals extravagant exhibits sponsored by a variety of organizations, as well as do-it-yourself tips for those interested in … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Tap Sugar Maple Trees

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Steph

We have some incredible trees in our watershed. . . including sugar maples! TTF’s Steph Clymer and Earth Force’s Dan Brown joined students and teachers from Bridesburg, Feltonville, Lawncrest, and Roosevelt Recreation Centers for a maple sugaring event at Fox … Continue reading →

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TTF Tree Tenders Meet & Greet

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Steph

TTF recently hosted the first-ever Tookany/Tacony-Frankford watershed area Tree Tenders meet and greet. This event provided an opportunity for tree enthusiasts to meet each other, learn about their watershed, and hear about exciting new programs from PHS. Speakers at the … Continue reading →

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