Category Archives: Partners

TTF 5% Day at Jenkintown Whole Foods

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Katie

Thanks to everyone who came out to support TTF at 5% Day at Jenkintown Whole Foods! Not only did we get to promote watershed health,  stewardship, and our organization we raised funds at the same time! TTF staff members enjoyed … 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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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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Americorps VISTA members enjoy a day at Valley Forge National Park

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Dan

On a mild and misty late February afternoon, Americorps VISTA members from several organizations came together for a brief respite from the noise and rush of Philadelphia to visit the near by historic Valley Forge National Park. Just a 30 … 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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Community Service Networking Breakfast A Success!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Steph

Thanks to everyone who came out to our inaugural Community Service Networking Breakfast! Representatives from City Year, Earth Force, Philadelphia University, Arcadia University, Covenant House of PA, and the Awbury Neighbors Association met at Awbury Arboretum to network and learn … Continue reading →

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Community Service Networking Breakfast

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Steph

Looking for great service opportunities? Come to the Community Service Networking Breakfast on February 23! The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership will be hosting a free networking and informational breakfast for teachers and community service volunteer coordinators. At this event, you will … Continue reading →

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TTF is Seeking Nominations!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Katie

TTF is looking for some great people, organizations, public agencies, and companies whose efforts in improving and protecting the TTF watershed deserve special recognition. To be eligible, the nominees must live, work, or have completed projects within the TTF watershed. … Continue reading →

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Working to Clean our Watershed on the MLK Day of Service

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Katie

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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