We are proud to share this press release from the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) is a long-time partner of both PWD and the Awbury Arboretum. […]
Join us in welcoming our Seasonal Maintenance Attendant, Jose. He comes to us with solid experience with PowerCorps PHL and AmeriCorps. Say hello when you see him in Tacony Creek […]
To celebrate the passing of the baton from TTF Executive Director Julie Slavet, to new leader Justin DiBerardinis, and TTF’s ongoing commitment to the people of the watershed, the Board […]
Spring is officially here– which means warmer weather, longer days, and opportunities to volunteer outside! What better way to kick off the spring season than with the Streets Department annual Philly […]
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] April 18, 2024 The Abington Club’s New Stream Restoration Expands Outdoor Education for MontCo […]
JOB POSTING: Fishing Program Assistant, Riverfront North Partnership Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Fishing Program Assistant will help administer and lead weekly fishing programs in parks […]
This guest blog is a repost from Cheltenham Township’s Pollinator Corner blog. Find the original post here. Way to go, Cheltenham! We are so pleased that you took the Mayors’ […]
JOB POSTING: Communications Coordinator Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Organizational Background The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to create and implement a communications plan that reflects TTF’s mission […]
Native plants play a critical role in the health of our watershed. They provide habitat for native species in a challenging landscape and require less care than many exotic and […]
For Immediate Release March 29, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Slavet, Executive Director Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership julie@ttfwatershed.org 215-744-1853 Tacony Creek […]
by TTF Upstream Conservation Leader, Ryan Neuman and TTF Intern, Carol Nie In a developed environment like suburban Philadelphia, stormwater runoff is the number one cause of pollution in our […]
We are reposting our Winter Wonderland series this winter, written by intern Dante Falasco in 2020, to once again highlight the beauty of winter in our watershed! By Dante Falasco, […]
2024 Delaware River Watershed Fellowship at Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) Start date: June 3-12, 2024 […]
Written by Carol Nie, TTF Intern Time flies; my internship with TTF has quickly come to an end. It has been a great experience over the past 3 months as […]
By Mary Fox, Walk with Me Leader Greetings to all my neighbors in and around the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed! My name is Mary, and I am thrilled to be your newest […]
by TTF Intern, Zakee Smith What’s up! My name is Zakee Smith, but I go by Zak. I’m excited to join TTF this Spring as an intern! I go to […]
by Malcolm Bundy, Philadelphia Community Organizer Every year, TTF hosts our annual Community Service Get-Together event to share how volunteers can get involved to improve our watershed and share ideas […]
We are reposting our Winter Wonderland series this winter, written by intern Dante Falasco in 2020, to once again highlight the beauty of winter in our watershed! Part 2 of […]
By Rae Kruger, River Alive! Learning Trail Ambassador Winter is in full swing and the River Alive! Learning Trail animals are in hibernation, so my time at TTF has come […]
Learn how you can provide food and shelter for birds in your yard during the winter, from one of our favorite local businesses! This is a repost from our partner, […]
This blog is a repost from OneBeautifulPlanet.org. Find the original article here. We just met a hero on social media. Razvan Dominic Ionescu of OneBeautifulPlanet found out about Bennett Compost […]
Are you tired of walking through Tacony Creek Park and seeing illegal dumping along the trail? Trash Academy is a collaboratory of artists, engaged citizens, and representatives of non-profits (and […]
We are seeking Walk with Me leaders to lead daily walking groups in Tacony Creek Park! These individuals are not just walking leaders, they are “Trail Ambassadors.” We currently provide […]
JOB POSTING: Philadelphia Stewardship Assistant Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Organizational Background The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) is seeking a Philadelphia Stewardship Assistant (PSA) to support the improvement and maintenance of Tacony […]
