Past Events
FEBRUARY EVENTS
February 10: Compost Matters
Announcing a special GreenSource event co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Institution for Local Self-Reliance: Compost Matters, a one-day conference that looks at the current state of composting in the Delaware Valley. Compost Matters participants can take a free tour of the Wilmington Organic Recycling Center and Two Particular Acres farm on Saturday morning, February 13.
DATE: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
TIME: 8 am to 5 pm
PLACE: Ben Franklin Hall, American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
COST: $20 (Register on or before January 29), $30 after January 30
CONTACT: For more information or to register, visit www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/home/greensource
February 18: AWRA Presentation — Urban and Suburban Stormwater Best Management Practices
The American Water Resources Association presents featured speakers: Antonio F. Federici, PWS, Sr. Ecologist, URS Corporation and Adam Krom, AICP, Planner, WRT/Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC.
DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2010
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
CONTACT: To register, please visit AWRA’s website
JANUARY EVENTS
January 21: AWRA Presentation — Salt Contamination in Urban Streams
The American Water Resources Association presents featured speaker, Dr. Sujay Kaushal, of the Chesapeake Biological Lab., Univ. of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
DATE: Thursday, January 21, 2010
TIME: 11:30 am
PLACE: Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market St., 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
More information and online registration here.
January 30: Marcellus Shale Muster
Join PennFuture in a Muster to build a strong coalition in support of a natural gas extraction tax and protection of public forest and park land. Hear from key legislative leaders about the importance of a severance tax on natural gas drilling; Get a briefing about the challenges of managing gas drilling on state forest and state park land; Learn how profitable the Marcellus Shale deposit is for gas drillers; Find out how volunteers are becoming watch dogs; Find out how you can help build a strong campaign.
DATE: Saturday, January 30, 2010
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA
COST: $25. Registration is required.
More information and registration at PennFuture
January 30: Philadelphia Green Skills Conference
Co-sponsored by Philadelphia Water Department & University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP). Topics include: How to Start a Community Garden, All About Rain Barrels, Greening Homes:Tips & Tricks/Retrofit for Row homes, Greening Open Space: Recreation Centers & Playgrounds, Greening Streets: Norris Street & Columbus Square.
DATE: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
TIME: 8:45am-12:45pm
PLACE: USP McNeil Science & Technology Center, 723 S. 43rd Street (43rd & Woodland) Philadelphia, PA 19104
COST: $10.00 Includes Continental Breakfast
CONTACT: For questions or a brochure, call Dawn at 215-988-8845 or email pgskills@pennhort.org. To register online, go to www.PHSonline.org, look under “Latest News” and click on “Philadelphia Green Skills Conference.”
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 11: AE Forum on Geothermal Heating
On Wednesday, November 11th from 11:00 to 1:00, expert Jeff Smith will discuss Geothermal
Heating.
DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: The Palmer Room of Grace PresbyterianChurch at 444 Old York Rd in Jenkintown
COST: $20 per person. Lunch is provided.
CONTACT: www.aeforum.info
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
November 14: Riparian Buffer Planting at Curtis Arboretum
Please come and help the Cheltenham Township Environmental Advisory Council plant a riparian buffer to protect the creek. No experience is needed! We will teach you how to plant the trees and shrubs. All of the plants are “volunteer friendly”– so young, old and anyone in-between can volunteer. Bring family, friends and neighbors! The more volunteers we have, the faster the work will be completed and the sooner, our healthy buffer will start growing. Bring gloves, shovel and a friend! Mark all tools with your name!
DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2009 [Rain date: (downpour only) Sunday, November 15th]
TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PLACE: Curtis Arboretum, Church Road, Cheltenham
CONTACT: Barb Duffy at 215-885-1506
November 15: Hi, Hi Birdie!
Come to this special children‚s workshop and bring home a ready to hang birdfeeder that you will make yourself! Feed our feathered friends in the winter and they will provide hours of entertainment right outside your window. You will learn to identify which birds will come to eat the seeds. Maximum attendance 15 children. RSVP Required!
DATE: Sunday, November 15, 2009
TIME: 2:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Friends of High School Park Office, 7910 Montgomery Ave., Elkins Park, PA 19027
CONTACT: Diana K. Weiner, 215-782-8082
November 19: American Water Resources Association Talk: Swimming for a Healthy World
AWRA presents swimmer/activist Christopher Swain. Christopher Swain is the first person in history to swim the entire lengths of the Hudson, Charles, and Columbia Rivers as well as the entire length of Lake Champlain. In April this year, he dove into the Atlantic Ocean in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and began a 1000+ mile swim down the Atlantic coast to Washington, DC, as part of an environmental education campaign designed to improve the health of our oceans and our world. He is sampling the water at over 5,000 locations along his route to measure and map the effects of pollution and Climate Change, and working with over 50,000 schoolchildren on projects designed to improve the health of our ocean planet. The ocean swim is part of Swain’s TOXTOUR project, a campaign to collect and recycle, ethically, one billion pounds of used electronics: the used computers, TVs, telephones, etc., commonly known as “e-waste.”
DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2009
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 1515 Arch Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia
CONTACT: To register, visit the AWRA website.
November 20: Swimming for a Healthy World Talk at Germantown Friends School
Christopher Swain will speak again at Germantown Friends School. This event is free and open to the public!
DATE: Friday, November 20, 2009
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Poley Auditorium, Germantown Friends School, 31 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia
CONTACT: Germantown Friends School
November 21 and 22: Ethical Electronics Recycling Drive
ETHICALLY RECYCLE YOUR USED ELECTRONICS!
What To Bring: Old or Used Televisions, Computers, Monitors, Phones, Keyboards, Drives, Cables, Cords, Peripherals, Copiers, Printers, Cartridges, Fax Machines, Scanners, Laptops, Stereo Equipment, Speakers, CD & DVD Players, Telephones, Remote Controls, VCR’s, Projectors, Digital Cameras, PDAs, Speakers, Radios, Answering machines, Camcorders, Electric Typewriters, Video Game Systems, Pagers, Microwaves, Toasters, Ink Cartridges, USB Media, and Magnetic Media like Zip Disks, Audio Tapes, and Floppy Diskettes. Note: No hazardous wastes will be accepted. Nothing we collect will be tipped into landfills, incinerated as solid waste, or dumped in developing countries! More information available on www.toxtour.org.
Net Proceeds Benefit: Cedarbrook Middle School and The Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership’s environmental education programs in local schools.
DATE: Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 2009
TIME: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE!
PLACE: Cedarbrook Middle School, 300 Longfellow Road, Cheltenham (Wyncote), PA
COST: $1 per pound of used electronics
CONTACT: Katie Donnelly at katie@ttfwatershed.org
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 4: After the Rain Tour
Join a guided van tour of the Awbury/Cliveden Model Neighborhood and discover what happens after the rain: where does the water go; is there any way to slow it down? Look for signs of the local old stream, the Wingohocking Creek, now enclosed in a sewer. The tour will visit some of the latest projects designed to control storm water including a wetland restoration, rain gardens, rain barrels and porous concrete at locations including Awbury Arboretum, Cliveden Park and Waterview Recreation Center. Included in the tour will be a visit to the newest block chosen to turn green with street trees and curb plantings made possible through the Philadelphia Water Department’s, “Green Cities, Clean Waters” initiative. All welcome. Free. Due to limited van space, preregistration is strongly suggested.
DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2009
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Meet at SEPTA Washington Lane Train Station (R-7) inbound side.
CONTACT: For registration and information call 215.685.9285.
October 5: Fall Stargazing in High School Park
Gaze at the spring sky by the light of the moon on this evening adventure with Al Lamperti, Observing Chairperson of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers Association. Through the use of telescopes, a laser pointer, and the naked eye, Al will help us identify and understand what we see above.
DATE: Monday, October 5, 2009 (Cloud date October 6)
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: High School Park, High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA
CONTACT: Diana K. Weiner, 215-782-8082
October 6: The Coalition for Philadelphia’s Riverfronts (CPR) Launch
Philadelphia is on its way to becoming a great riverfront city full of cultural, economic and environmental potential. You can be part of this exciting growth by joining the Coalition for Philadelphia’s Riverfronts (CPR). CPR will work to create a scenic walking, biking, skating and blading trail that is connected to the city and follows the edges of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Please join CPR on October 6 at 5:00 p.m. at the new Schuylkill Banks Plaza at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, on the Schuylkill River adjacent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art . We’ll talk about how the new greenway will help the city’s economy, the ways it will support Greenworks’ goal to make Philadelphia the greenest city in America and how a continuous, connected trail along our rivers will benefit everyone who lives in or visits Philadelphia. And there’s more! Thanks to help from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Schuylkill River Development Corporation, Hidden River Outfitters will offer discounted kayaking for the price of $25 after the event so you can get out and enjoy the river.
DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
TIME: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
COST: FREE
PLACE: Schuylkill Banks Plaza at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (on the Schuylkill River adjacent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
CONTACT: Rachel Vassar, 215-545-9691
October 10: Tour the Historic Wingohocking Creek
Join staff of the Philadelphia Water Department on this tour that follows the winding course of the now hidden Wingohocking Creek. Discover clues to identify the existence of hidden creeks throughout the city. The tour will stop at points of interest along the way, including Awbury Arboretum, the home of Charles Willson Peale on the LaSalle University campus in Olney, and the adjacent Wister Woods. Learn more about watersheds and how you can help protect the streams in your neighborhoods and reduce runoff and pollution.
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2009
TIME: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Meeting in the parking lot across from the Mt. Airy Learning Tree office.
CONTACT: Call the Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333.
October 10: Urban Energy Block Party
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2009
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: 7900 Block of Gilbert Street, Philadelphia 19150
CONTACT: Karyn Conway, OARC, 215-927-5454
October 15: Planning for Potential Impacts of Marcellus Shale Drilling on Local Water Resources
American Water Resources Association presents Featured Speaker: Carol Collier, Executive Director, Delware River Basin Commission. Ms. Collier will speak on the efforts of the DRBC to minimize the impacts of Marcellus Shale drilling on local and regional water resources.
DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2009
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
CONTACT: To register, please go to the AWRA website.
October 18: Composting Workshop in High School Park
Want to find out how do discard those kitchen scraps and those fallen tree leaves and pulled weeds in an eco-friendly way? They can go into an easy to construct 3 bin compost bin system. Come to High School Park and we’ll show you how to take 7 pallets, a bit of soil or compost, leaves, weeds, scraps and make compost happen! Children and adults are welcome for this 1-hour program. If you live in an apartment or condo, we can show you how you can compost
too!
DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2009
TIME: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: High School Park, High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA
CONTACT: Diana K. Weiner, 215-782-8082
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 12: Stormwater Systems For Individual Row Homes Design Charrette
Urban Studio cordially invites you to participate in an upcoming design charrette for our community-driven project: Stormwater Systems for the Philly Row Home. Charrettes are themed, collaborative work sessions; wherein participants collectively focus on a task (intensely, and for a brief period) to deliver proposals in reply to a specific challenge or opportunity. On September 12th we will be gathering together a pro-active group of local organizations, companies, and individuals who have a shared interest in developing new designs for rain collection and stormwater management systems.
DATE: Saturday. September 12, 2009
TIME: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
PLACE: Contact Andrew Dahlgren for location information
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Andrew Dahlgren at andrew.dahlgren@gmail.com or 267.909.1505
September 13: Philly Greenfest
Returning to 2nd and South Streets, the 4th annual festival will be themed around sustainable food. Last year, over 200 exhibitors and nearly 25,000 visitors came to share the day themed around water.
DATE: Sunday, September 13, 2009
TIME: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
PLACE: 2nd and South Streets, Philadelphia
CONTACT: greenfest@urbangreenpartnership.org
www.phillygreenfest.org
September 13: Friends of High School Park Office Open House
The public is invited to join the Friends of High School Park to celebrate the opening of its first office across the street from High School Park and meet our staff: Diana Weiner, our new Park Restoration Manager; and Gina Craigo, Operations Manager. Learn more about the 10-year Ecological Master Plan for native plant restoration of High School Park. Light refreshments will be served.
DATE: Sunday, September 13, 2009
TIME: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
PLACE: Friends of High School Park Office, 7910 Montgomery Ave., Elkins Park, PA 19027
CONTACT: Please RVSP to Gina Craigo at 215-782-8082 or info@fhsp.org
September 18: Center in the Park Environment Day Celebration
There will be exhibitors, vendors, films and door prizes. The Keynote Speaker is John Armstead from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Drew Brown from the Philadelphia Water Department will make a presentation in the afternoon.
DATE: Friday, September 18, 2009
TIME: TBA
PLACE: Center in the Park, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
CONTACT: Fred Lewis, 215-848-7722 Ext.218, or Johnnie Henderson, 215- 848- 7722 Ext. 229
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
September 19: Wall Park Clean Up
Part of International Coastal Clean Up Day!
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2009
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Wall Park, Church Road and Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
CONTACT: Sarah RobbGrieco, 215.208.1613 or sarah@ttfwatershed.org
September 19: Happy Hollow Playground Clean Up
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2009 [Rain date: Saturday, September 26, 2009]
TIME: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
PLACE: Happy Hollow Playground, 4800 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA
CONTACT: Ty Gross or Sara Stevenson at 215-685-2195
Saturday, September 19: Philly FUN Fishing Fest
The free Philly FUN Fishing Fest will be held on the banks of the Schuylkill River to celebrate the revitalization of our waterways. The fishing festival is open to all skill levels and ages. There will be prizes, fun activities for kids, and fishing instruction. Limited supply of bait and rods will also be on loan. This event does not require a fishing license. Register today!
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2009
TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
PLACE: Schuylkill River, Philadelphia [See .pdf flyer for exact location info]
CONTACT: Register at www.phillywatersheds.org/fishingfest/
September 20: 2009 Pennsylvania Coast Day
Discover the wonders of Philadelphia’s tidal rivers at Pennsylvania Coast Day, where more than 20 interactive displays and children’s activities will be featured near the RiverLink Ferry terminal at Penn’s Landing on Sunday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DATE: Sunday, September 20, 2009
TIME: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PLACE: Riverlink Ferry Terminal at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia
CONTACT: Cheryl Jackson at (800) 445-4935, extension 112, or CJackson@DelawareEstuary.org
www.delawareestuary.org/news_coastday.asp
September 23: Rain Barrel Workshop
DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 Mcmahon Street, Philadelphia
CONTACT: RVSP Required! Send an email to: info@ttfwatershed.org or call 215-539-0457
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is ONLY for residents of the listed blocks as part of the Green Streets/Model Neighborhood program:
6100 block of Chew Avenue
6200 block of Chew Avenue
6100 block of Belfield Avenue
6200 block of Belfield Avenue
6200 block of Clearview Street
6300 block of Ross Street
500 block of Herman Street
500 block of Mayland Street
September 24: Opening Reception, Photography Exhibit on Water, Health & Spiritual Healing
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is hosting an exhibit of photographs from Rwanda. This exhibit will tell the story of three local volunteer groups- the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) , JeffHEALTH, and the Barefoot Artists, and their work in improving sanitation in Rugerero, a Rwandan survivors village. The opening reception will be on Thursday, September 24th. Tickets will be sold for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Proceeds will benefit a future EWB latrine project at the Rugerero Health Clinic . A silent auction of the photographs, Rwandan art and handcrafts will take place and will benefit water and sanitation projects in Rwanda through the organizations listed above.
DATE: Friday, September 24, 2009 [Exhibit dates: September 24 – October 29, 2009]
TIME: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
PLACE: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Drive
COST: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
CONTACT: Karen Young, Karen.young@phila.gov or 215-685-0719.
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
September 27: Fall Birdwalk in High School Park
Ruth Pfeffer, professional birder, will be back in High School Park to lead her popular bird walk as we look and listen for life all around us. Catch her boundless enthusiasm as we learn more about our feathered friends.
DATE: Sunday, September 27, 2009
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: High School Park, High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA.
CONTACT: Diana K. Weiner, 215-782-8082
JULY AND AUGUST EVENTS
GREEN CITIES, CLEAN WATERS EVENTS
Learn how you can improve our local sources of drinking water and help “green” Philadelphia!
Please join us at the “Green Cities, Clean Waters” exhibit to learn more about what the City and its partners are doing (and what you can do) to improve our City’s water and land environment. Also, don’t forget to visit us for the “Green Cities, Clean Waters” public meetings in August, to hear more details on the City’s plan to improve our waters and to green our city.
Green Cities, Clean Waters Exhibits
A Philadelphia Water Department representative will kick-off the exhibit the Monday of each week at 6 pm. For more information, please visit www.phillyriverinfo.org/CSOLTCPU or contact Tiffany Ledesma Groll at LedesmagrollTD@cdm.com or 215-499-3756.
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
July 20 – 24
Northern Liberties Community Center (700 N 3rd St., Philadelphia)
July 21 – August 21
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center* (640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia)
July 27 – 31
Free Library West Philadelphia Branch (40th and Walnut Sts., Philadelphia)
August 3 – 7
Waterview Recreation Center (5826 McMahon St., Philadelphia)
August 10 – 14
Columbus Square Recreation Center (12th and Wharton Sts., Philadelphia)
August 17 – 21
Central Library (1901 Vine St., Philadelphia)
*A speaker will not be available at this site.
Green Cities, Clean Waters Public Meetings
August 18
6 – 8 pm
Waterview Recreation Center (5826 McMahon St., Philadelphia)
August 19
6 – 8 pm
Northern Liberties Community Center (700 N 3rd St., Philadelphia)
August 20
6 – 8 pm
Columbus Square Recreation Center (12th and Wharton Sts., Philadelphia)
July 20-24: Annual Delaware Estuary Watershed Teacher Workshop
This week-long workshop is designed to give participants a greater understanding of the wide variety of issues within the watershed and the interconnections between human actions and the river’s ecosystem. Begin the week at the upper portions of the estuary and literally travel down to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, ending with an overnight in the historical beach town of Lewes, DE.
Registrations are still being accepted. Scholarships may be available.
DATES: July 20th-24th, 2009
COST: $50
CONTACT: Cheryl Jackson
1-800-445-4935 x 112
CJackson@DelawareEstuary.org
www.delawareestuary.org
July 22: Living Streamside Workshop
As part of the Philadelphia Water Department’s Backyard Buffer Program you are invited to the FREE Living Streamside Workshop! You don’t have to live alongside a creek or stream to attend this event. The workshop will provide environmentally friendly landscape designs and guidance focused on stormwater issues, streambank erosion and general “green” landscaping practices.
DATE: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
TIME: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
PLACE: Pennypack Environmental Center (8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115)
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Pennypack Environmental Center
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
July 25: Philly Garden Swap
Come to the Garden Swap and pick up free local garden favorites! You need not give in order to receive. You need not take in order to give. All leftover plants will be donated to local friends of Fairmount Park Organizations. Volunteers are needed and welcome.
DATE: Saturday, July 25, 2009 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 26)
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: In from of Cafe High Point at the Allen Lane SEPTA station on Creishem Road.
CONTACT: phillygardenswap@gmail.com, www.phillygardenswap.org
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
July 27-31: Rain Barrel Work Camp
The Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC), in partnership with the Planning Department, Conservation District, and American Rivers, is looking for volunteers to assist with their Rain Barrel Work Camp (July 27-31). These volunteers would be helping to install rain barrels for homeowners. Rain barrel construction training for all volunteers will occur on Wednesday, July 15, 10am – 12pm, location to be determined.
DATES: July 27-31, 2009; Training on Wednesday July 15
CONTACT: Deborah M. Lamborn, Senior Manager – Development, CAADC, Inc.
610.891.6326
LambornD@co.delaware.pa.us
See the Work Camp brochure [.pdf] and the Call for Volunteers brochure [.pdf]
August 8: Tookany Creek Clean-Ups
Cheltenham’s EAC has organized two flood cleanups along Tookany Creek! CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
DATE: Saturday, August 8th
TIME: 8:30 to 10:30 am
PLACE: At two locations, choose the location most convenient to you!
Tookany Parkway with the Friends of Tookany Parkway– please meet at the Pond along the Parkway.
OR High School Park with the Friends of High School Park- please meet at the shed near Montgomery Avenue.
BRING: gloves, sunscreen, drinking water, waders or water shoes
NOTE: expect to get wet. Most of the trash is on the creek banks and only accessible from the creek.
CONTACT: Barb Duffy, Cheltenham EAC
August 15: Manayunk Canal Rain Barrel Workshop
The workshop will provide a brief overview of the rainwater cycle, the importance of storm water management at the property level, and how to install and use a rain barrel. Following this introduction to stormwater, we are going to split up into teams to label storm drains with medallions that warn people not to pollute. At the completion of the workshop, all volunteers will be entered for a chance to win a free 54-gallon Spruce Creek rain barrel (a $200 value!) as a thank you. NOTE: If you can’t make it to volunteer in person or want to purchase more chancees to win, raffle tickets for a chance to win the 54-gallon Spruce Creek Rain Barrel can be purchased with a donation of $15. Sponsored by: Friends of the Manayunk Canal.
DATE: Saturday, August 15, 2009
TIME: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
PLACE: Kendrick Recreation Center (5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Nicole Galdieri at fmc@manayunkcanal.org or 215-508-4343.
For more information about Friends of the Manayunk Canal, visit www.manayunkcanal.org/
August 15 and 16: Summer Work Days in High School Park
DATES: Saturday August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2009
PLACE: High School Park, High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA. All work parties begin at the shed, located near Montgomery Avenue.
CONTACT: Diana K. Weiner, 215-782-8082
August 17 and 18: Field Tests in the Tacony Creek
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will be conducting field tests in the Tacony Creek. The USGS and PWD have been monitoring the water quality of the Tacony and Frankford Creek since 2001. Despite improvements made to the sewer infrastructure and new stormwater management controls, the stream still suffers from periodic low levels of dissolved oxygen (DO), which impacts the health of aquatic life. Together, the team will be performing a series of field tests that test aeration capabilities of the creek and velocity of flows. Components of this study will require the introduction of a harmless red dye into the creek. This dye will disappear at the conclusion of the study. Park users will see the creek turn “red” as testing progresses.
DATES: Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18, 2009
PLACE: Beginning at Roosevelt Boulevard downstream to Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue.
CONTACT: Laura Copeland, Philadelphia Water Department
215-685-4902
Laura.copeland@phila.gov
August 19: Planting at Glenside Elementary School
This will be a quick planting to finish up our riparian buffer/outdoor classroom.
DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Glenisde Elementary School, 400 Harrison Ave., Glenside, PA 19038
CONTACT: Sarah RobbGrieco, TTF Watershed Partnership, 215-208-1613
August 29 and 30: Summer Work Days in High School Park
DATES: Saturday August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2009
PLACE: High School Park, High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA. All work parties begin at the shed, located near Montgomery Avenue.
CONTACT: Diana K. Weiner, 215-782-8082
JUNE EVENTS
GREEN CITIES, CLEAN WATERS PUBLIC MEETINGS
Please join the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for the upcoming public meetings on the “Green Cities, Clean Waters” Program (Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan Update). The upcoming meetings will follow-up on the previous round of meetings held in the winter. PWD staff will present the options and alternative under consideration to help transform Philadelphia into a greener city with cleaner waters! Please attend and let your voice be heard! One rain barrel will be given away at each meeting.
Meeting #1:
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: FELS South Philadelphia Community Center (2407 South Broad Street, Philadelphia)
Meeting #2:
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Waterview Recreation Center (5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia)
Meeting #3:
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northern Liberties Community Center (700 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia)
See flyer [.pdf] for more information.
June 3: Geothermal Workshop for Homeowners, Elkins Park Library
The Cheltenham Environmental Advisory Council Presents: Alderson Engineering, Inc.
All you ever wanted to know about geothermal heating and cooling systems!
DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
TIME: 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
PLACE: Elkins Park Library, 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Lorna @ 215-779-1953 or LSRosenberg28@gmail.com
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
June 7: Arts in the Park, High School Park
Browse and shop for jewelry, ceramics, fiber and apparel, glass, photography, Judaica, wood, and many other hand-crafted items. Listen to live music all day in a wide range of genre’s including jazz, rock, blues, a cappella, rap and more.
DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2009 [Rain date Sunday June 14]
TIME: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PLACE: High School Park, at the corner of Montgomery Ave. and High School Rd. – one block from the Elkins Park railroad station.
CONTACT: www.highschoolpark.org, 215-782-8082, info@highschoolpark.org
June 11: Tree Tenders Training, Allentown, PA
Become part of the “growing” TreeVitalize initiative, an effort led by Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to increase tree cover and the many benefits that trees offer us in Pennsylvania’s communities by taking part in the Tree Tender experience. This hands-on training covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working with your community. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with Penn State Cooperative Extension developed this course for citizens and experts alike. Registration required.
DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2009
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Mountainville Memorial, 1814 South 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
COST: $15 (fee includes food, materials and publications)
CONTACT: For more information about the Tree Tenders program, email the DCNR Bureau of Forestry at fd17@state.pa.us or to register, contact Julianne Schieffer at the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension office at 610-489-4315, or jxs51@psu.edu.
June 13: “Tree Walk on Your Block”
Have you ever wondered why some urban neighborhoods are so charming? It’s often because of street trees! Join us for this fun tree walk and discover why many of Philadelphia’s urban neighborhoods are going GREEN with trees! Learn tricks for identifying trees and see how Fairmount Park selects ideal trees for an urban environment. Learn how to choose trees that won’t interfere with sidewalks or power lines. Discover the benefits trees provide –the temperature isalways several degrees cooler under the shade of a tree! And trees increase property values and improve the quality of air around them! Learn about proper placement, selection, and care, and who to call when you have questions. All welcome. No registration necessary.
DATE: Saturday, June 13, 2009
TIME: 10am-11:30am
LOCATION: Meet at 6211 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (between Belfield Avenue and Tulpehocken Street)
COST: FREE!!!
CONTACT: For information call 215.685.9285
See the .pdf flyer for this event.
June 18: AWRA-PMAS Speaker Series: The Future Direction of Effective Stormwater Management in Pennsylvania
Come hear about the new direction of Integrated Water Resource Planning (IWRP) as it relates to land development and stormwater management. Kenneth Murin from the PA DEP will discuss the legislative proposals on the horizon as they may impact existing and new water resource regulations. Register for this event at www.awra-pmas.memberlodge.org
DATE: Thursday, June 18
TIME: 11:30 AM – 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
CONTACT: www.awra-pmas.memberlodge.org
June 20: Monarch Butterfly Migration at Elkins Park Library
Come find out about the Monarch Butterfly migration to Mexico, led by Julie Kring Schriefels.
DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2009
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Elkins Park Library, Church and Stahr Roads
COST: FREE
CONTACT: www.highschoolpark.org, 215-782-8082, info@highschoolpark.org
June 20-21: Philly Garden Swap
Summer is fast approaching. By now I’m sure you ready to thin out your perennials. Or maybe you have extra seeds and/or cuttings you would be willing share with others. Or perhaps, you need to fill in one more area of your yard, but have maxed out on your annual outdoor budget. Whatever the scenario, please come to Philly Garden Swap’s first swap meet scheduled for Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Creshiem at the Allen Lane SEPTA Station in front of the High Pointe Cafe. As always, all leftover plants will be passed on to local friends of parks organizations affilated with Fairmount Parks.
DATE: Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st
TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pm
PLACE: Creshiem at the Allen Lane SEPTA Station in front of the High Pointe Cafe.
CONTACT: Ricardo R. Jefferson, President, Phillygardenswap
MAY EVENTS
May 2: Jenkintown Borough Clean Up
DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2009
TIME: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
PLACE: Meet at Town Square (Leedom and Greenwood)
BRING: Gloves, Appropriate clothing
CONTACT: Elizabeth Boyd or 215-884-2247
May 3: Spring Birdwalk in High School Park
Join Ruth Pfeffer, professional birder, as we look and listen for life all around us.
DATE: Sunday, May 3, 2009
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
PLACE: High School Park
COST: FREE
CONTACT: www.highschoolpark.org, 215-782-8082, info@highschoolpark.org
May 7: Toxic Truth book signing and discussion
Author Lydia Denworth will discuss her new book ‘Toxic Truth’ which looks at the fight to prove that lead poising was damaging children’s brains.
DATE: Thursday, May 7, 2009
TIME: 6 p.m.
www.pecpa.org
May 8: River’s Edge at Scribe Video Center
View a program of short films that tell river stories from the banks of the Schuylkill and Wissahickon.
DATE: Friday, May 8, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm
PLACE: Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St 3rd Floor, Philadelphia
COST: $5, Free to Scribe members
www.scribe.org/events
May 9-10: Ethical Electronics Recycling
DATE: Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10, 2009
TIME: 12P.M. to 3 p.m., RAIN OR SHINE!
PLACE: 100 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118
COST: $1 per pound of used electronics
CONTACT: Stevik at 215-242-4419 or yostevik@yahoo.com, or Christopher at 617-233-4120 or www.toxtour.org.
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
What To Bring: Old or Used Televisions, Computers, Monitors, Phones, Keyboards, Drives, Cables, Cords, Peripherals, Copiers, Printers, Cartridges, Fax Machines, Scanners, Laptops, Stereo Equipment, Speakers, CD & DVD Players, Telephones, Remote Controls, VCR’s, Projectors, Digital Cameras, PDAs, Speakers, Radios, Answering machines, Camcorders, Electric Typewriters, Video Game Systems, Pagers, Microwaves, Toasters, Ink Cartridges, USB Media, and Magnetic Media like Zip Disks, Audio Tapes, and Floppy Diskettes. No hazardous wastes will be accepted.
Note: Nothing we collect will be tipped into landfills, incinerated as solid waste, or dumped in developing countries!
Net Proceeds Benefit: Peace and Social Justice Programs of the Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting.
May 18: Spring Stargazing in High School Park
Join Al Lamperti, observing Chairperson of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers Association for stargazing in the park.
DATE: Monday, May 18, 2009 [Cloud date: Tuesday, May 19]
TIME: 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: High School Park, at the corner of Montgomery Ave. and High School Rd. – one block from the Elkins Park railroad station.
COST: FREE
CONTACT: www.highschoolpark.org, 215-782-8082, info@highschoolpark.org
May 20: AE Forum Presentation on Environmentally Sensitive Design
Paul Macht of Macht Architects will speak about environmentally sensitive design, including topics on insulation and energy. Lunch will be served, and the cost is $15 per person.
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
TIME: 12 p.m.
PLACE: Grace Presbyterian Church, Basement Hall
444 Old York Road, Jenkintown
CONTACT: Alyson Lester, AL Engineering & Design, 215-740-7428.
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
May 21: Climate Change Adaptation in an Evolving Delaware Estuary
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is beginning to develop a climate adaptation strategy, as one of six national pilots taking part in the EPA Climate Ready Estuaries Initiative. This effort will examine the vulnerability of three “case study” natural resources: drinking water, tidal wetlands, and bivalve shellfish. Registration required.
DATE: Thursday, May 21, 2009
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
REGISTER: http://awra-pmas.memberlodge.org/
APRIL EVENTS
April 16: Sustainable Stormwater Management Practices Webinar
ContextSensitiveSolutions.org and the Federal Highway Administration are pleased to present a
free webinar on April 16, 2009, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST. Wendi Goldsmith, President of the
Bioengineering Group, Inc., will discuss innovative strategies for natural onsite stormwater
storage and treatment, along with the importance of sustainable stormwater management
practices.
DATE: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Link to Join the Meeting:
http://fhwa.na3.acrobat.com/csseries/
Phone Number to Join the Audio Portion of the Conference: 800-779-1509
Password: 4033692
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 18: Invasive Species Removal, Glenside Elementary School
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2009
TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
PLACE: Glenside Elementary School
400 Harrison Avenue, Glenside, PA
MEET: In the playing field, by the fence along the creek.
WEAR: Rugged clothing and boots or work shoes. The ground can be muddy.
BRING: Gloves and clippers or loppers if you have them.
WE WILL PROVIDE: Snacks and lunch, extra gloves and tools.
CONTACT: Sarah RobbGrieco, TTF Watershed, 215-208-1613.
April 18: Cheltenham Earth Day Projects
Neighborhood, school and community groups will celebrate our Earth with projects at various locations throughout the Township.
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2009
PLACE: Locations throughout the Township (check the township website for details.)
April 19: Jenkintown Green Fest
DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2009
TIME: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
PLACE: Jenkintown Town Square
CONTACT: info@greenjenkintown.org
www.greenjenkintown.org
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 22: Arcadia Earth Day Expo
DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
TIME: 11 -3
PLACE: Arcadia University Walk of Pride
CONTACT: sclymer@arcadia.edu
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 22: Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT) Talk
DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
TIME: 7 p.m.
PLACE: Calhoun Amphitheater, Arcadia University
CONTACT: sclymer@arcadia.edu
www.yert.com
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 24: East Coast Greenway Bike Ride
Join Langsam, Stevens & Silver LLP and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for a ride through the city along some of the proposed East Coast Greenway routes. Registration required:www.pecpa.org.
DATE: Friday, April 24, 2009
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: The ride will start in Rittenhouse Square, then head up the Schuylkill River Trail, and across town via Spring Garden to Northern Liberties.
www.pecpa.org
April 24: Stream Snapshot
The Center in the Park/Senior Environment Corps and staff and students of Chestnut Hill College will work with experts, visitors and students to test the water of Wissahickon Creek.
DATE: Friday, April 24, 2009
TIME: 10:00A.M to 2:00P.M.
PLACE: Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
CONTACT: Fred Lewis, Center in the Park / Senior Environment Corps, 215–848-7722
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 25: Cheltenham Community Earth Day Festival
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2009
TIME: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
PLACE: Cedarbrook Middle School
300 Longfellow Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 25: Fishtown Shad Fest
Celebrate Philly’s signature fish! Shad were once plentiful in the Delaware River, migrating up the river to spawn. Join us for a celebration along the riverfront – games, food, and activities!
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2009
CONTACT: janderson@pecpa.org
www.fishtownshadfest.org
April 25: Watershed Day at Blair Mill Elementary
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2009
PLACE: Blair Mill Elementary School, Hatboro
CONTACT: www.projectheadwaters.org
NOTE: Rain garden demonstration will take place at 10:30 a.m.
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
April 30: Northwest Philadelphia Business Coalition Breakfast Seminar: Alternative Energy Resources
Join the Northwest Philadelphia Business Coalition on for breakfast and a seminar to learn how your business can benefit from the green energy initiatives that are being planned for Northwest Philadelphia. Presenters include Nathaniel Doyno, Steel City Biofuels, and Sarah RobbGrieco, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc. This breakfast seminar is free but reservations will be required for admittance. The RSVP deadline is April 24, 2009.
DATE: Thursday, April 30, 2009
TIME: 8:00 AM
PLACE: Relish Restaurant, 7152 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
CONTACT: 215-927-5454
View the .pdf flyer for this event.
MARCH EVENTS
March 25: Solar Thermal for Home Owners Workshop
DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TIME: 6:45 pm
PLACE: Elkins Park Library
563 Church Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
COST: FREE
March 28 & 29: Used Electronics Drive – Ethical Recycling
Nothing we collect will be tipped into landfills, incinerated as solid waste, or dumped in developing countries!
DATE: Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2009 (rain or shine)
TIME: 11am – 3pm
PLACE: Cedarbrook Middle School
300 Longfellow Road, Wyncote, PA
COST: $1.00 per pound (ethical recycling fee)
May be tax deductible. Cash or checks only, please.
Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership’s ongoing work with local schools.
CONTACT: Sarah RobbGrieco, sarah@ttfwatershed.org or 215.208.1613
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This event is part of Christopher Swain’s TOXTOUR, an environmental education campaign designed to improve the health of our oceans and our world.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
February 14: Stormwater Monitoring Workshop
The Nuts & Bolts for PA Citizen Groups Working to Monitor & Protect Their Local Streams
This interactive workshop is designed to assist citizen groups interested in monitoring the impacts of stormwater on their local streams by providing information and hands-on activities that demonstrate how they can effectively ensure proper stormwater practices are being maintained in their community.
DATE: Saturday, February 14, 2009
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
PLACE: Valley Forge National Historic Park, PA
COST: $5.00
CONTACT: Kristen Travers, Stroud Water Research Center 610.268.2153 ext. 239 or ktravers@stroudcenter.org
Topics covered will include:
- Regulatory role and citizen action – What the law requires and the proper channels for enforcement
- Pre-construction monitoring: Interpreting development plans – What to look for and comment on for better development plans
- Construction phase monitoring – Visual monitoring techniques and working with local framework for enforcement
- Post-construction monitoring – Assessing best management practices (BMPs) and effective maintenance for the long-term
- Field component: Stream monitoring – First flush monitoring, storm events, and erosion monitoring
Presenting Organizations (in part) Will Include:
Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Stroud Water Research Center, Widener School of Law and USGeological Survey
What to Bring: Afternoon session will include fieldwork. Dress appropriately and bring waders if you have them. Please bring along a bag lunch. There will be refreshments served in the morning.
JANUARY EVENTS
January 19: Shredding & One-Stop Drop Event
The objective is to provide a service to community members looking to get rid of things they no longer need or use. Community members will be able to bring everything from extra paper they want shredded to old clothes and household items that are no longer needed.
DATE: Monday, January 19, 2009
TIME: 10 AM – 2 PM
LOCATION: Arcadia University, Stiteler/Murphy Parking Area (follow signs from Church Rd entrance)
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Cindy Rubino, Coordinator of Community Service, Arcadia University rubino@arcadia.edu, 215-572-4000
January 22: East Coast Greenway Center City Connection Presentation
The East Coast Greenway is a 3,000 mile paved, off-road trail for pedestrians and bikers that will connect cities from Maine to Florida— often referred to as the “urban Appalachian Trail.” The trail will provide access to some of the Philadelphia region’s most legendary tourism icons as well as its best kept secrets.
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is leading the efforts to bring the trail through Center City Philadelphia, where it will connect the North Delaware Greenway Trail (also in development) and the Schuylkill River Trail.
The key question is: How do you “thread the needle” in such a dense urban setting, and make this different kind of trail a reality?
DATE: Thursday, January 22, 2009
TIME: 5 PM
LOCATION: Langsam Stevens & Silver LLP
1616 Walnut St.
Penthouse Conference Room
COST: free
RSVP: Carol Meyers 215.592.7020 x100 or CMeyers@pecpa.org
January 29: Introduction to Green Roofs: Design Strategies & Challenges
The AE Forum presents Charles Miller, PE, Principal of Roofscapes, Inc. (www.roofmeadow.com) to discuss green roofs. This event is open to all and geared toward a technical engineering/construction/design audience.
DATE: Thursday, January 29, 2009 (register by Jan. 23)
TIME: Noon
LOCATION: Jenkintown Library, Community Room
460 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
COST: $15 per person
EDUCATION CREDIT: 1 AIA/CES HSW Sustainable Design LU
REFRESHMENTS: Pizza and bottled water will be served
CONTACT: Alyson Lester 215-740-7428 or lester@alengineeringdesign.com
