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Awbury Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Category Archives: Events
Working to Clean our Watershed on the MLK Day of Service
This Martin Luther King Day, hundreds of volunteers rallied together to beautify the streets of Germantown around the Awbury Arboretum. The event was organized by Rev. Chester Williams of the Chew and Belfield Neighbors Club. The group of over 160 … Continue reading
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A Conversation on Urban Sustainability for All Communities
On Friday, January 13, TTF’s Steph Clymer, along with fellow VISTAs Dan Brown and Andy Murray from Earth Force, attended a program at The Academy of Natural Sciences entitled A Conversation on Urban Sustainability for All Communities. Key speakers included … Continue reading
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Love Your Watershed: December Edition
On December 17, TTF hosted our final 2011 Love Your Watershed Event in Tacony Creek Park. A great group of community members came out to learn about the watershed, look for birds, and enjoy the brisk December morning. Dan Efroymson … Continue reading
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Love Your Watershed: November Edition
On November 19, TTF held another successful Love Your Watershed event! Community members stopped by to see us at the Friends Hospital property along the creek and enjoyed these activities: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Park Ranger Georgia Kolbas shared her … Continue reading
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23 trees, 17 volunteers, and a few hours later…
The Wingohocking Tree Tenders, established by TTF in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), planted street and yard trees in Germantown on Friday, November 18, 2011. We were thrilled to participate in this citywide tree planting effort as part of … Continue reading
Shake, Rattle, and Roll at the Trolley Car Diner & Support TTF this December!
What could be better than sharing a delicious meal with your family, friends, and colleagues — and helping to restore your watershed AT THE SAME TIME? Show your support of TTF by bringing your friends and family for a delicious … Continue reading
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LOVE Your Park at Vernon Park: A Smashing Success!
On Saturday, November 5, over 100 community members and Vernon Park stakeholders came out to complete and celebrate our rain garden installation. Over the past six months, TTF has spearheaded a major renewal in Vernon Park, leading over 20 community … Continue reading
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Mayor Nutter Tours Tacony Creek Park with City and Community Leaders
After his tour, Mayor Nutter spoke with Parks & Recreation, Water Department, and Public Safety officials and community residents about his commitment to address safety issues in the Park, including dumping and ATV use, that keep residents away. The Mayor … Continue reading
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Rock Creek Riparian Buffer Planting at Cedarbrook Middle School
TTF joined Cedarbrook Middle School students and teachers, Earth Force, and NAM Planning & Design, LLC three days last week to install a riparian buffer on the school grounds. The work started with removal of Japanese knotweed and Phragmites, two … Continue reading
Posted in Clean-ups, Events, Kids, Partners, Plantings, Trees, Wyncote/Glenside
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