Category Archives: Rain Gardens

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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LOVE Your Park at Vernon Park: A Smashing Success!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Katie

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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One Day: Two Great Events!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Katie

Yesterday, TTF hosted two really exciting restoration events simultaneously! In Cheltenham Township, Steph spent the day with Cedarbrook Middle School teachers, over 100 seventh graders, and Nancy Minich from NAM Planning & Design, LLC. We worked together to plant hundreds … Continue reading →

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Good Business Practices for Clean Water

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steph

Thanks to everyone who came out to the first two Good Business Practices for Clean Water workshops! Residents and business owners in attendance learned about watersheds, stormwater runoff, water pollution, and what can be done to improve the health of … Continue reading →

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Photos and Video from the Clearview Community Park Ribbon-Cutting

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Katie

Did you miss our Clearview Community Park Ribbon-Cutting event last week? Check out some of the photos and video from the event here! Stephanie Clymer, TTF’s new AmeriCorps VISTA, and our Education and Outreach Coordinator Ashley Schmid pose with a … Continue reading →

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Clearview Community Park Featured in Mt. Airy Patch

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Katie

Last night, we had a terrific ribbon-cutting event at Clearview Community Park in Germantown! Check back here soon for photos and video from the event. In the meantime, take a look at this great article about the event on Mt. … Continue reading →

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PWD and PADEP Sign Historic Agreement to Officially Launch Green City, Clean Waters

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Katie

Check out this awesome news from the Philadelphia Water Department! PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) are ready to begin an exciting chapter of its Green City, Clean Waters Plan. On June 1, the PA … Continue reading →

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Blue Gold: World Water Wars; All Hope is Not Lost

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Abby

I have to title this blog post about Blue Gold: World Water Wars with an uplifting message because I have to keep reminding myself not to lose hope. Wars are always won by somebody. We just have to acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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Stormwater Management on Display at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Katie

Last week, Lesley and I attended the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Annual Philadelphia International Flower Show. We were so excited to see that — in addition to beautiful floral arrangements — stormwater management features were also on display! There were rain … Continue reading →

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Watch the Green City, Clean Waters Video!

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Katie

Be sure to check out the video below, which explains the Philadelphia Water Department’s Green City, Clean Waters plan. The plan “envisions transforming the city into an oasis of rain gardens, green roofs, treescapes, and porous pavements, which advocates say … Continue reading →

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