Cross Currents
September 2017
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Message from the Director
The Conservancy has just made a tremendous break-through... We have solved the problem of early morning volunteering... and the answer is... COFFEE!
The Conservancy is proud to introduce our new partnership
with Speakeasy Coffee of Pennsburg. Together, we bring you Tree Hugger! The Tree Hugger Blend combines the bold flavors of "Get-Up-And-Go" with "Yes, I Can Make a Difference Today"! Volunteers will smell the sweet aroma of "This is Fun" while tasting subtle hints of "I Love Planting Trees"!
Want to get in on the action?
Sign up for the Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon... we'll be giving away free samples of
Tree Hugger
before every planting. The Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon starts next week, so check out the link below and register today.
Can't make it to one of our fall plantings? Starting next week,
Tree Hugger
will be available on Speakeasy Coffee's website and at all of the Conservancy's major events. In a few weeks you'll also be able to get
Tree Hugger
at your local grocer.
I know many of you enjoy getting dressed-up as much as you enjoy getting your hands in the dirt. For those of you who want the best of both worlds, you can sign up for the Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon, then grab your ticket to the Conservancy's benefit dinner, "A Night for Conservation: To Benefit the Perkiomen Watershed"! The benefit dinner is the Conservancy's largest single fundraiser. So if you want to support a great cause, hear a great band, and have fun at our silent auction and wine toss, then get your ticket for this exceptional evening!
Fall equals Fun at the Conservancy... I hope to see you at one of our many events, and don't forget to try the Tree Hugger Blend from our friends over at Speakeasy Coffee!
Thanks and see you OUTSIDE!!
Ryan Beltz
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There is still time to volunteer for the
Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon!
This wa
tershed-wide, multi-month event
allows participants to get their hands dirty while helping to improve habitat and water quality.
The 5,000 native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants you help place into the ground are important in managing stormwater by reducing the amount of runoff and pollutants entering our streams.
The Plant-A-Thon is hosted at various sites throughout several weekends in September, October and November. Join us in the plantings of these riparian forest buffers, stormwater basins and rain gardens.
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Celebrate With Us!
Each October, the Conservancy hosts its annual
The Benefit, held on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm at beautiful RiverCrest Golf Club, provides attendees with a wonderful evening of live music by the Ken Battista band, a delicious buffet dinner, and an awards presentation in which the Conservancy honors individuals and organizations that are committed to protecting the land and water within the Perkiomen Creek Watershed.
In addition to serving as an arena for the Conservancy to show its appreciation to dedicated watershed members, the benefit hosts a silent auction- the Conservancy's largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the benefit and silent auction directly support our award winning environmental education classes and our impactful conservation projects. The benefit is the perfect event to support conservation in the Perkiomen watershed either by sponsoring the event, buying tickets to attend, donating a silent auction item, or bidding on the wide array of enticing auction items! Keep a close eye on our Facebook page to get a peek at some of the items available during the silent auction! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Bring your 3-6 year olds to our fall science programs...
The Conservancy is excited to announce its fall schedule of public preschool science programs for children ages 3-6 and their favorite adult. These content-rich, one hour programs, feature learning about the natural world through books, games, songs, activities and exploration of natural history items.
We are kicking things off on Thursday, September 21
from
1:00 - 2:15 pm with
"Pennsylvania's Water Mammals".
The
beaver, mink, muskrat and river otter all make Pennsylvania's waterways their home.
Come learn about their special adaptations and behaviors that help them survive in their
watery habitat!
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The Conservancy attends selected events during the year to promote its environmental education, watershed conservation and community outreach programs. One of our favorites is the
Annual Upper Perk Bird and Wildlife Festival at Green Lane Park.
This year's event will be held
on
Saturday, September 30 from 11am to 3pm
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We are looking for a crew of volunteers, in shifts, to
set up and break down our table, and greet festival attendees
. While at this popular family event, you can also visit other tables and see their fascinating honeybee demonstrations, live animals, and monarch butterfly displays. There will be lots of information available, hands-on activities, live music, food vendors, hayrides and more. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the fun!
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What a great event! Thank you
to all of our generous sponsors - Oehlert Bros, Perkiomen Bicycles and Appalachian Brewing Company; friendly volunteers - Lisa, Bill, Kristin, Alexis, David, Mary Lou, Jean, Joanne, Peter, Sherry, Dennis and Eileen;
and enthusiastic participants for making this year's Perk to Pub a huge success!
Thank you 2017 Perk to Pub Sponsors!
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The Perkiomen Trifecta:
Run - 5 miles, Paddle - 9 miles, Bike - 15 miles
Anyone who participated or volunteered in all three of our adventure events this year were entered into a drawing to win an EMS kayak. Congrats to this year's winner, Tom Gamble.
Thank you to all of you who "Dared To Do All Three!".
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The Perkiomen Trail Porter
The Conservancy would like to sincerely thank the Appalachian Brewing Company of
Collegeville for all of their support. The Perkiomen Porter was a huge success and we look forward to working with ABC to offer this exceptional brew again next year.
We also want to thank all of you who were kind enough to come out to enjoy a few pints to help raise over $750.00 for the Conservancy! We appreciate your support.
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Saturday, September 9
Explore the wildflowers, trees and aquatic plants of the New Jersey Pine Barrens by canoe with our guide,
Susan Mrugal, MS, RLA, Temple University.
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Saturday, September 16
Thanks in part to our members, the walk is free.
No advance registration is required.
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