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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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Environmentally-Friendly Business Cards

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Steph

Here at TTF, we are always looking for ways to protect our waterways and our environment. There are lots of things you can do to help . . . including some more subtle ways to “go green” in your daily … Continue reading →

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Unusual Fish Sighting in Cheltenham…Thank you to our TTF Watershed Stewards!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Julie

TTF Stewards Terri and Patty We met Terri and Patty when we contacted them about the raffle we ran as part of our outreach to Cheltenham E-Waste Drive (November 19) attendees. Terri signed up for the TTF e-newsletter and when … Continue reading →

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Still looking for gifts for the holidays?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Ashley

Still looking for gifts for your loved ones? How about giving the gift of clean water? The books and movies highlighted below discuss threats to clean water and how YOU can help create solutions. When you buy any of these … Continue reading →

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TTF’s Awesome Interns Package Seeds

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Steph

TTF’s fabulous interns, Damian VanHart and Lauren Suchenski, are hard at work! These Arcadia University students are part of an ongoing partnership between Arcadia and TTF. Damian VanHart started today and enjoys working in an office that has ample views … Continue reading →

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Welcome, New Tree Tenders!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Steph

Congratulations to all of the recent graduates of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Tree Tenders program, including TTF’s Executive Director, Community Liaison, and Earth Force colleague! After nine hours of hands-on tree care training, these graduates are now ready to put their … 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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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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Tapped–Why No One Should Bother With Bottled Water

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Abby

After watching Tapped, I’m really glad I’ve stopped buying bottled water. The very beginning introduced me to the term “water mining.” Mining typically has negative connotations—and mining water is no different. Surface water belongs to the state it’s in, but … Continue reading →

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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan News

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Katie

Check out this awesome news via PennFuture! Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection released a draft Watershed Implementation Plan (the “WIP”) outlining Pennsylvania’s plan to reduce pollution in our local waterways and meet the expectations of the Chesapeake … Continue reading →

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