WATER CONNECTS US

We’re cooking up something fresh and exciting here at TTF Watershed Partnership! 🌟

Stay tuned and keep an eye out for more updates—big things are on the horizon! 👀

¡Estamos preparando algo nuevo y emocionante aquí en TTF Watershed Partnership! 🌟 Mantente atento y no pierdas los anuncios por venir -- ¡gran cosas están en camino! 👀

Staff Update

We are thrilled to welcome our new crew members on board: Naja, Wendi, Zahir, and Khyree! 🌊 Their fresh perspectives and energy will help us keep our mission flowing smoothly, just like the clean, fresh water we strive to protect.

Actualización de personal

¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros del equipo: Naja, Wendi, Zahir y Khree! 🌊 Sus perspectivas frescas y energía nos ayudarán a mantener nuestra misión fluyendo sin problemas, al igual que el agua limpia y fresca que nos esforzamos por proteger.

Wendi Wu

Communication Manager

We are excited to introduce Wendi Wu as our new Communication Manager! After a decade of environmental work in Asia, Wendi brings her passion for conservation and community engagement to Philadelphia. (And yes, I'm the one drafting this very newsletter! 😉)

Zahir Farlow

TTF Clean Team

PowerCropsPHL Fellow

Zahir went to Saint John Neumann Maria Goretti Catholic High School in South Philadelphia. He is from North Philly and has been with PowerCorps for five months. Before joining PowerCorps, Zahir studied concrete, masonry, and framing at trade school.

Khyree Jackson

TTF Clean Team

PowerCropsPHL Fellow

A 2022 graduate of Vaux High School, Khyree is now building a promising future through PowerCorps and Tacony Creek Park! Khyree is from North Philly and has been with PowerCorps for six months.

Naja Jackson

TTF Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE) Fellow

Naja brings a fresh perspective and a strong passion for environmental studies and community engagement. She has already mastered the Creekmobile and is eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with our community. Look out for her in Tacony Creek Park and join us in welcoming her to the TTF team!

Read about Naja's experience please CLICK HERE

What's New? | ¿Qué hay nuevo?

2024 Summer Block Parties

HIRING: Walk with Me Leaders!

Did you see us In the News? 📰

Delco.Today

Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Award $210,000+ in Tree-Planting Grants (June 12, 2024)

Philadelphia Inquirer

Where to go fishing and find edible catch in the Philadelphia region (June 15, 2024)

July Events

Feliz Filadelfia/

TTF Volunteer clean up

Saturday, July 20th |10AM - 12PM

5901 Hammond Ave

TTF Watershed is partnering with Feliz Filadelfia to remove trash and debris from the Hammond Avenue field. We will also be removing weeds and invasive species from the field to prepare the site for mowing. Join us to make Tacony Creek Park a more beautiful park for all of us...together! Street parking is available on-site. We will provide gloves and all the tools/supplies, such as trash bags and trash grabbers. We'll also provide snacks and water to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Register for the cleanup CLICK HERE.

Revival Walk:

Intergenerational Peace

Saturday, July 20th | 9AM - 12PM

Tabor Road Gateway, Tacony Creek Park

743 East Olney Avenue

Join Olney Culture Lab on July 20th at 9:00 am for our monthly Revival Walk through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. The revival walk will focus on intergenerational peace with special guest, Wat Lao Buddhist Temple of Olney. Register for the walk CLICK HERE!

Macroinvertebrates with TTF

Monday, July 22nd | 3pm - 5pm

Harry Renninger Playground

Macroinvertebrates are small bugs found in the creek that help us keep an eye on the health of our creeks. All ages are welcome to drop in and spend some time looking and learning with us! REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click to register here.

Tacony Creek Park July Keepers Meeting

Wednesday, July 24th

6 pm - 8 pm

Globe Dye Works

Join us for our monthly park friends group meeting on July 24th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm! The meeting will be held at the TTF Office inside the Globe Dye Works building. Share your thoughts and ideas with other park neighbors and hear updates about ongoing TTF projects in Tacony Creek Park. If you plan to attend, we ask that you please register CLICK HERE

Macroinvertebrates with TTF

Thursday, July 25th | 2 pm - 4 pm

Elkins Park Library

Stop by the Elkins Park Library on July 25th from 2pm-4pm to learn about macroinvertebrates with Ryan from TTF. Macroinvertebrates are small bugs found in the creek that help us keep an eye on the health of our creeks. All ages are welcome to drop in and spend some time looking and learning with us! You can register for the event CLICK HERE

Free Spanish Learn to Fish!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Aprenda a Pescar GRATIS

sábado, julio 27 | 9 am- 11 am

Lardner's Point Park

Se proveerá cañas, aparejos, cebos e instrucción básica. Le invitamos a traer su propia caña y carrete. Ideal para jóvenes y adultos que son pescadores nuevos o intermedios. Nos reunimos en la plaza de entrada.El evento se llevará a cabo durante una lluvia ligera. Se le notificará sobre la cancelación del evento debido a una tormenta eléctrica o un aviso de calor. RSVP aquí