Board of Directors and Advisors News
We're proud that Joanne Dahme, formerly our Board Vice President and General Manager of Public Affairs with the
Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), has joined our Board of Advisors. Welcome to Marc Cammarata, PWD Deputy Commissioner for Planning who has replaced Joanne as our Philadelphia Vice President on our Board of Directors. We were sad to say goodbye to Glen Abrams, formerly of the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and our Board of Advisors, who replaced Joanne at PWD. We are pleased that Casey Kuklick, Director of Strategy, Planning & Partnerships, will represent PHS as an Advisor.
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Staff News
Join me in thanking and wishing all the best to Nagiarry Porcena-Meneus, who has accepted a position as CDC Program Manager with the Philadelphia Commerce Department’s Office of Neighborhood Economic Development.
We are excited to welcome Nathan McWilliam as our Philadelphia Stewardship Manager. He joins us after serving as GSI Crew Leader with
PowerCorpsPHL. He will focus on Tacony Creek Park and our green stormwater infrastructure site stewardship.
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Earth Day: Get Involved!
Earth Day: BioBlitz with iNaturalist!
How about some fun Earth Day activities? Join our B
ioBlitz, April 20-27. A
BioBlitz
is when people get together to document as many species as possible in one area. We will use the amazing
iNaturalist app
. And because we are part of the
Philadelphia City Nature Challenge
, you can learn more by joining the CNC webinar on April 3 at 2 pm.
Lead a mini BioBlitz by pulling a group together in your backyard or campus, in Tacony Creek Park, or at a restoration site
in our watershed
. Questions? Contact
[email protected]
or 215-744-1853.
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Bulletin Board: What's New?
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Did you know that the Delaware River contributes over $22 billion in annual economic activity and supports 600,000 jobs?
The
Clean Water is Good for Business campaign invites companies to create and amplify a business voice for policies that protect water quality and availability, and promote the adoption of sustainable water management practices.
Learn about the
principles here and
sign on! Thank you to Susan Harris of
Cerulean, LLC who serves on our Board of Advisors and as our Project Manager, for sharing this important initiative by the American Sustainable Business Council.
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Explore the birds and wildlife in Tacony Creek Park on a
FREE walk led by a nature expert in English and Spanish! Binoculars will be provided.
¡Explora las aves y la vida silvestre en Tacony Creek Park en una caminata GRATIS dirigido por un experto en naturaleza en inglés y español! Binoculares serán proveídos.
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
WHERE: Tabor Gateway, No. Tabor Rd & E. Olney Ave, Philadelphia 19120
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Join your neighbors every week for fun, rejuvenating and healthy fitness runs in the Tacony Creek Park, part of the Circuit Trail Network! You can run or ride the trail through with us.
All are welcome to join us for
FREE runs on Tuesdays, Sundays, and Saturdays. Tuesdays and Saturdays are early mornings. Sundays are late afternoons, 4 PM at the Ramona Gateway.
RSVP for details:
[email protected] or 215-744-1853.
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Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Monday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail as a part of We Walk PHL.
All are welcome to join us for this
FREE walking group. The trail is a paved, fairly flat Circuit Trail; all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us. Giveaways are provided!
WHEN: Mondays, 9 am – 10 am
WHERE: Tabor Gateway, N Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave, Philadelphia 19120
WHEN: Saturdays, 10 am – 11 am
WHERE: Ramona Gateway, 4528 I Street, Philadelphia 19124
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Explore the poetry inspired by the wind and nature. We host a Nature’s Hidden Surprises walk every second Wednesday of the month led by environmental educator Judith Gratz and every third Saturday led by environmental educator Dallas Cederberg. Learn something new each month!
FREE.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE: Whitaker Ave & East Loudon St, Philadelphia 19120
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE: Tabor Road & Olney Ave, Philadelphia 19120
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Get your hands dirty to improve local creeks! Remove invasive plants, clean up litter, and plant native plants. Tools and snacks provided. Be part of our important Delaware River Watershed work.
This month, we'll be at our very first Jenkintown Creek restoration site!
RSVP
[email protected] or 215-744-1853.
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 10 am - 1 pm
WHERE: Abington Friends School, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown 19046
Behind the Lower School.
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Please join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and
Pennsylvania Environmental Council for a gathering of watershed group leaders to
share resource information, learn techniques to build capacity, and network with other groups in the Southeast Pennsylvania region.
Watershed and environmental organization staff, board members,volunteers, and interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
Register here!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
WHERE: Rushton Conservation Center, 915 Delchester Rd, Newtown Square, PA, 19073
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