Update from PHS
Yesterday we wrote about some budget decisions that affect the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Vacant Land Stabilization Program. Today, we have an update from PHS President Drew Becher, and John Ball, […]
Category: TTF News/Announcements
Plastics Recycling in Philadelphia
Here at TTF, we talk a lot about how recycling can help to protect our waterways. Our Ethical Electronics Recycling Events help keep dangerous chemicals from electronics from leaching into […]
Vote for Trees in PA Again!
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 […]
Help Plant more Trees in Pennsylvania
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 […]
Earth Day Challenge
With the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day approaching on April 22nd our government is challenging us to make a change. President Obama explains that change won’t come from Washington alone […]
DEP Advises Residents, Anglers to Avoid Sewage-Contaminated Tookany, Frankford Creeks
Please read the important announcement below from the Pennsylvania DEP! DEP Advises Residents, Anglers to Avoid Sewage-Contaminated Tookany, Frankford Creeks in Montgomery County, Philadelphia: Ongoing Sewer Overflow Releasing Untreated Sewage […]
Tap into Tap Water
Here at TTF we do talk a lot about how dirty our local waterways are due to pollution from stormwater runoff, illegal dumping, and litter to name a few things. […]
World Water Day
Today is an international day to celebrate fresh water! Every year since 1993, March 22nd has been a day to focus on one aspect of the world’s freshwater resources, this […]
Opportunity for Northwest Philadelphia Residents to Win $600 in Energy-Saving Devices!
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) launches contest asking neighbors to fill out “What Now? Survey” on energy conservation Aiming to lead a “Go Green” revolution in city’s Northwest […]
PHS Community Greening Award Ceremony
Last weekend, TTF received a Community Greening Award from The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for our riparian buffer and outdoor classroom at Glenside Elementary School. The project, a 10,000 square foot […]
PLEASE HELP TTF TRANSFORM A VACANT LOT!
TTF is thrilled to announce that we are a finalist for the Tom’s of Maine Corporate Sponsorship program. We are one of 50 national finalists competing for five $20,000 prizes. […]
Volunteers Needed for 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 […]
Announcement: Job Opening at TTF!
We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for a new position at TTF. Through the VISTA program, we will be hiring a Model Neighborhood Liaison for […]
Registrations still being accepted for Delaware Estuary Watershed Teacher Workshop
13th Annual Delaware Estuary Watershed Teacher Workshop July 20th-24th, 2009 This week-long workshop is designed to give participants a greater understanding of the wide variety of issues within the watershed […]
“Green City, Clean Waters” PUBLIC MEETINGS
Please join the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for the upcoming public meetings on the “Green City, Clean Waters” Program (Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan Update). The upcoming meetings […]
Apply Now for the Stormwater BMP Recognition Program!
The Philadelphia Water Department, Villanova University, Temple University and partners are currently accepting submissions for the 2009 Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Recognition Program. They are looking for innovative stormwater […]
TIDE: Marine Science Summer Camp for High School Students
We were just informed of this cool opportunity for high school students. It’s in Delaware, and the application deadline is soon, but it looks like a neat program! Science cruise, […]
Job Announcement: Friends of High School Park
The Friends of High School Park is conducting a job search to fill a newly created position of Park Restoration Manager. This new position will help us implement the recently […]
TTF has a newsblog!
TTF is building a network of blogs and wikis off of its homepage to bring all our great people, events and information together online. This is the first step. Wish […]