Category Archives: Trees

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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Spring Treevitalize Planting!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ashley

This weekend TTF, with a fantastic group of volunteers, planted 13 new street trees. Thanks to the volunteers for their hard work, to PHS for the trees, and to Mother Nature for making sure all of our trees are well … Continue reading →

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Free Trees for our Germantown/East Mt. Airy Neighbors!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Katie

With spring quickly approaching, the Wingohocking Tree Tenders are back to work! We are currently collecting forms for anyone who would like to have a tree planted on their property in the Germantown/East Mt. Airy area in the fall of … Continue reading →

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Caring for Your Tree

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Ashley

Have you had a tree planted in front of your house lately? If so follow these steps to keep your tree healthy and beautiful… Water Water is crucial for your trees survival, particularly during the first year after planting. Water … Continue reading →

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Vote for Trees in PA Again!

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Katie

Pennsylvania – home to the best state parks system in the nation – is trailing Texas in the Odwalla Plant a Tree promotion. If you have not voted, please vote right now here. If you already voted, you can vote … Continue reading →

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Help Plant more Trees in Pennsylvania

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Ashley

Help Pennsylvania receive money to plant trees by going to www.odwalla.com/plantatree and voting for Pennsylvania. Beginning May 25, Pennsylvania will be competing with the 49 other states in the “Plant a Tree” campaign sponsored by Odwalla fruit juices. Citizens across … Continue reading →

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Arbor Day

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Ashley

Arbor Day is a national celebration that encourages tree planting and care every year on the last Friday in April. This Arbor Day TTF worked with the Roosevelt Middle School and planted over 150 seedlings on their campus! All of … Continue reading →

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Join the Wingohocking Tree Tenders!

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Katie

In response to the declining tree population in Germantown and a growing demand for street trees, TTF has created the Wingohocking Tree Tenders Group. The group will serve to educate residents on the benefits of trees in urban areas, help … Continue reading →

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