July 2026 Landcare Updates, #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark
Written by Chambs Laúnica LandCare Team is Leveling Up! As the LandCare team continues to keep Tacony Creek in good condition, they also continue to improve their own abilities for […]
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June 2026 Landcare Updates, #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark
Restoring Tacony Creek Park is a long-term commitment. Some days we celebrate milestones, and other days we face new challenges that remind us why stewardship never stops. This month, we’re […]
Art, Community, and Stewardship: Jay Coreano Takes on a New Role at Tacony Creek Park
If you’ve spent time in Tacony Creek Park or the surrounding neighborhoods, chances are you’ve already seen Jay Coreano’s work. Known to many as “Art God,” Jay has become a […]
May 2026 Landcare Updates, #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark
Stewardship season is in full swing at Tacony Creek Park, and May brought new energy, fresh plantings, and continued restoration work across the watershed. Love Your Park Tree Planting at […]
Meet Elijah Jackson, Trail & Landcare Crew Leader
Elijah Jackson joined the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership in March 2026. In his role as the Trail & Landcare Crew Leader, Elijah is responsible for coordinating and executing maintenance of Tacony […]
April 2026 Landcare Updates, #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark
Written by Chambs Ruiz One Philly, One United City: A Moment Taken as Celebration for the Start of a New Nature Preserve This month, we celebrated the beginning of a […]
March 2026 Landcare Updates #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark
This month, TTF’s LandCare team continued active stewardship across Tacony Creek Park and surrounding sites, with a focus on site preparation, invasive species management, and workforce training. At the Friends […]
Welcoming Isabelle, Development & Administrative Assistant
By Development and Administration Assistant Isabelle Fantalis Gross Hi! My name is Isabelle, and I’m super excited to be joining the team as a Development and Administrative Assistant. I grew […]
2025 Landcare Updates #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark
#CreekyCLEAN! TaconyCreekPark is a transformative initiative dedicated to revitalizing Tacony Creek Park. Visit the webpage to see other updates! December| diciembre | 2025 During the two-day Sustainable Land Care Training on Combatting […]
Learning Season for the #CreekyCLEAN!TaconyCreekPark Squad!
The #CreekyCLEANsquad wrapped up a powerful season of workshops, field trainings, and conferences with a meaningful visit at the Philadelphia Reforestation Hub—and walked away with fresh insight into how fallen […]
“ What makes a green space urban?” Insights from Our Photo Contest Winners
In collaboration with the Olney Culture Lab, we are excited to unveil the award-winning selections from our fourth biennial photo contest, “What makes a green space urban?” Photographers of all ages […]
How to Speedrun our 5th Annual Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival
Written by Chambs Ruiz This year marked the 5th time we hosted the Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival with Olney Culture Lab. We had many guests and live […]
Sharing the Spirit of the Watershed: Gouri’s TTF Co-op Experience
By TTF Communications Specialist Gouri J. Nair Being a communications specialist at TTF Watershed for an all too short 6 months was a wonderful experience. In many ways, this was […]
A Memorable Experience of Firsts & Self-Growth
By Jermikah Parkinson, TTF 2025 Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE) Fellow While working at TTF, I had many firsts: I went to the Poconos, where I met a bunch of […]
A Fresh Insight on Community, Connection and Environment: Meet Our PHENND VISTA Fellow, Chambs
By PHENND VISTA Fellow Chambs Ruiz Hola everyone! My name is Chambs (they/them), and I am delighted to share that I will be joining TTF Watershed as a PHENND VISTA […]
The Games We Play With Nature
Reflections of Childhood Nostalgia Written by Gouri J. Nair; Edited by Malcolm Bundy and Wendi Wu Now that the warm summer weather has begun to fade, I get nostalgic for my […]
Rooted in Community: A Summer of Growth with TTF
By TTF Summer Intern Maiya Mangum I began my internship with TTF at a vibrant and exciting moment—right in the middle of preparations for the annual block party Splash Into […]
Framing Community: 2025 Photo Contest and Photo Walk
As someone trained in photography and fortunate enough to call it both a career and a passion, I’ve always found that photography sits at a fascinating crossroads: it’s joyful, but […]
WINS in the Wild: A Week of Nature, Discovery, and Sisterhood
By TTF Summer Intern Maiya Mangum Hi! My name is Maiya Mangum and I am TTF’s summer environmental intern. I’ve also been a proud member of the Women In […]
Pedals & Pathways: Exploring Nature and Building Bonds During Bike Week at the Boys & Girls Club
By TTF Summer Intern Maiya, thanks for the support from Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE) There’s nothing like the thrill of two wheels and the open trail, especially when it […]
A Path Through Nature: Meet Our New Intern Jason!
By TTF intern Jason Quach Hello! My name is Jason and I’m excited to join the TTF as an intern this Summer! I’m originally from South Jersey but now […]
Capturing the Tacony Creek Park: Announcing the 2025 TTF Photo Contest!
*Para español, deslice hacia el final de la página* TTF Watershed Partnership: 2025 Photo Contest (Join a walk with TTF’s Communications staff member on August 9 for tips, inspiration, and a […]
Splashed into Summer: A Block Party Retrospective
Written by Gouri J. Nair, Jermikah Parkinson, and Maiya Mangum; Edited by Wendi Wu | June 27, 2025 A Cookout Vibe in the Heart of Juniata Park “The Splash into […]
A New Voice for Nature: Meet Our Summer Intern, Maiya
By TTF Summer Intern Maiya, thanks for the support from Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE) Dear TTF Community, Hi! My name is Maiya Mangum and I’m TTF Watershed’s new […]