Dear Friend:
Sometimes I wonder:
how do we get so much done? As you read the blogs below, you may ask yourself that question too! Our office and watershed are buzzing with interns and fellows. Our Block Parties in Tacony Creek Park were fun and inspiring, introducing hundreds of neighbors to this beautiful green space. This fall, we’re restoring a new site along the Jenkintown Creek with our partners as part of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative.
I believe we get so much done because of a combination of two strengths -- our dedication to our mission and our capacity to seize opportunity. My mother called it moxie and chutzpah.
It’s my job to ensure that our team has the resources to turn the mission and the opportunity into impact. I love my job. It’s also my job to let you know that if you want to learn more about our work, I’d be happy to talk with you, your family, your neighbors, your colleagues, your supervisors. I know that TTF is a solid investment in a clean water future for our community. I look forward to taking a walk with you to talk about it soon. Email or call at anytime.
Sincerely,
Julie
PS: Have you seen the breathtaking Great Blue Heron mural under Whitaker Avenue along the Tacony Creek and Tacony Creek Park Trail, designed and painted by our partners,
V.U.R.T.? See our #TaconyBirds murals to share our vision and be inspired.
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Bulletin Board: What We've Been Up To!
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Join our
FREE
running group! Get some fresh air & exercise on this paved running trail, part of the Circuit Trail Network!
Made possible by
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When:
Every Tuesday night from 6 - 7 pm through August 27
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Take a healthy stroll in Tacony Creek Park with this walking group!
FREE!
We Walk PHL
meets twice per week. Enjoy a walk and conversation. Giveways too!
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Tacony Creek Park,
Bingham Gateway
5109 Bingham Street, Philly 19120
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Tacony Creek Park,
Whitaker Gateway,
635 Tampa Street, Philly 19120
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Discover the secrets of Tacony Creek Park with us during this
FREE
program! Fun and interesting science and nature activities for adults and children.
Join us
every 2nd Wednesday
&
every 3rd Saturday of month.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, July 10 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE:
Tacony Creek Park,
Whitaker Gateway
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635 Tampa Street, Philly 19120
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WHEN:
Saturday, July 20 from 10:30 am - 12 pm
WHERE:
Tacony Creek Park,
Tabor Gateway
, 799 East Tabor Road, Philly 19120
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Cheltenham residents: stop by our table to learn about the Jenkintown Creek Project wetland and meadow project coming to the Conklin Pool campus in the fall.
We will share plans and drawings, and gather input from community members. We’ll be seeking volunteers to assist with planting and maintenance, too.
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 16, 4 - 8 pm or
Saturday, August 2, 2 - 4 pm
WHERE:
Conklin Swimming Pool, 15 Church Rd, Elkins Park 19027
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Get some fresh air and enjoy nature in beautiful Tacony Creek Park, right down the street! Our Community Trail Ambassador will lead walks with neighbors in the park on
a few
Sundays
each month. Email
tcpambassadors@gmail.com
or call 215.744.1853 to let them know you'll join them on July 21 or 28.
FREE!
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When:
Sunday, July 21 & Sunday, July 28
Time:
9 - 11 am
Where:
Tacony Creek Park,
Tabor Gateway
, 799 East Tabor Rd, Philly 19120
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Our creekside plantings and rain gardens require regular care, such as invasive plant and trash removal, deer fence repair, and new plantings.
One Saturday each month we spruce up a different creekside garden. Come get your hands dirty! And get community service hours!
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When: Sa
turday, July 27, 10 am - 1 pm
Where:
Abington Junior High School, 2056 Susquehanna Rd, Abington 19001
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Enjoy the sounds of live jazz in Tacony Creek Park. Bring the entire family! Performances by
Minas
(Brazilian Jazz) along with
Kimpedro Rodriguez
.
FREE!
This event is rain or shine. In case of rain, event will be moved indoors. Call 215-686-3454 for more info.
When:
Saturday, July 20 at 5 pm
Where:
Tacony Creek Park, East Olney Ave & Clarkson Ave, Philly 19120
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Frankford Community Cares
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Join local organizations to clean up Frankford Ave!
Cleaning materials and supplies provided.
When: Saturday, July 13, 9:30 am - 12 pm
Rain Date: Saturday, July 20
Where: 4330 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia 19124
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