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  • Friends Hospital Maintenance Day!

    4641 Roosevelt Blvd, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, United States

    Join Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitats, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with the community. Thank you for giving back. No experience is necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you. Location: 4641

  • Woodlands Orchard Work Day

    POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4000 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States

    Join Philadelphia Orchard Project for an orchard volunteer work day.

  • Tacony Creek Park Keepers Meeting

    PA

    Do you care about Tacony Creek Park? Join us for our monthly park friends group meeting! Share your thoughts and ideas with other park neighbors and hear updates on programs and events. Preregistration required. Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org to register or with any questions or agenda items!

  • Cobbs Creek Community Water Testing Program

    Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We're inviting you to join our efforts to monitor the quality of water in the Cobbs Creek.   Hello Friends,   We cordially invite you to join us in our mission to monitor water quality in Cobbs Creek. On the 1st Saturday of every month we collect water samples from the Cobbs Creek, conduct a series of water quality tests, and record the data. We then share the data with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Parks and Rec. We're looking forward to meeting you.

  • Weekly Wednesday Clean Up: Tacony Creek Park

    PA

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide a free reusable water bottle to volunteers. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. 25 person limit for this event. Pre-registration required. Contact Alex Rosario to register Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Friends Hospital Maintenance Day!

    4641 Roosevelt Blvd, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, United States

    Natural Lands and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are teaming-up to protect clean water and care for nature at one of our favorite community green spaces in northeast Philadelphia. Join neighbors and fellow volunteers in removing invasive plants, stewarding natural habitats, and cleaning up debris. Good fun (and mud) is guaranteed! Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with the community. Thank you for giving back. No experience is necessary. Instructions, tools, and supplies will be provided, including gloves, snacks, and water. Please bring a refillable water bottle

  • Weekly Wednesday Clean Up: Tacony Creek Park

    PA

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide a free reusable water bottle to volunteers. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. 25 person limit for this event. Pre-registration required. Contact Alex Rosario to register Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Cobbs Creek Community Water Testing Program

    Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We're inviting you to join our efforts to monitor the quality of water in the Cobbs Creek.   Hello Friends,   We cordially invite you to join us in our mission to monitor water quality in Cobbs Creek. On the 1st Saturday of every month we collect water samples from the Cobbs Creek, conduct a series of water quality tests, and record the data. We then share the data with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Parks and Rec. We're looking forward to meeting you.

  • Cobbs Creek Community Water Testing Program

    Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We're inviting you to join our efforts to monitor the quality of water in the Cobbs Creek. Hello Friends,   We cordially invite you to join us in our mission to monitor water quality in Cobbs Creek. On the 1st Saturday of every month we collect water samples from the Cobbs Creek, conduct a series of water quality tests, and record the data. We then share the data with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Parks and Rec. We're looking forward to meeting you.

  • Weekly Wednesday Clean Up: Tacony Creek Park

    Bingham St & E Ashdale St 5180 Bingham St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Bingham St & E Ashdale St, Philadelphia PA, 19120 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday,  November 30, 2022 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street, Ramona Avenue & I Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, United States

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway:  I St. & Ramona Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Saturday Creek Care Day: Philly

    Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, 19124

    Let’s clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways! Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers for a Saturday Creek Care Day along the TCP trail. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway:  Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 10am to 12pm Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, 19124

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Garland St & E Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: Whitaker Avenue & East Loudon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: 3pm to 5pm Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Roosevelt Blvd & Rorer St Philadelphia, PA 19120 Roosevelt Blvd & Rorer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Rorer Street & Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia 19120 Date: Wednesday, February 15 Time: 3pm to 5pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Annual Community Service Get-Together

    Virtual Event your home

    Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2023. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. Win TTF schwag! This program is scheduled during lunch for your convenience. Register here. Questions? Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org.

  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway TBA Time: 3pm to 5pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Now + Then Marketplace Lucky Ducky Market

    Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Block at Sono St. Patty's Day weekend with over 80 local vendors inside and out. The vacant storefront next to Target & Yards on 5th Street will once again be activated by N+T Marketplace a year later, inantely proving their initiative to occupy empty storefronts in the 'Meantime'. The market will feature vendors ranging from Bean2bean coffee and candles from Queer Candle Co to vintage clothes and original artwork.The market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A list of all the vendors can be found on the event page. Pictures are

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway TBA Time: 3pm to 5pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Philly Spring Cleanup

    I Street & Ramona Avenue I Street and Ramona Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Philly Spring Clean Up! Work with your neighbors to clean along Ramona Avenue and the Tacony Creek Park gateway. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: I St & Ramona Ave 19124 Time: 10am to 12pm Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide a free reusable water bottle to volunteers. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. 50 person limit for this event. Pre-registration is required. Please register here! (Create

  • Creek Care Day: Montgomery County

    Join your neighbors and Streamkeepers for our monthly Creek Care Day in Montgomery County. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves (though you’re welcome to bring your own). Please note, restrooms are not available. No plastic water bottles – please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.  This event will be canceled in the event of heavy rain or thunder! Email ryan@ttfwatershed.org to register or call 215.744.1853.

  • Creek Care Day: Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Planting

    Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Date: Sunday, April 16 Time: 10am – 1pm Location:  Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Rain Date: Sunday, April 23 | 10am -1pm (This event will be canceled in the event of heavy rain or thunder!) Join your neighbors and Streamkeepers for our monthly Creek Care Day in Montgomery County. This month we will plant native trees, shrubs, and perennials at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel. We’ll be adding plants to the parking lot retrofit on campus that manages the property’s stormwater before it enters the creek. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves (though

  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Birds of a Feather

    Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

    Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

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  • Tookany Creek Trail Fest

    Tookany Creek Parkway & Central Avenue Tookany Creek Pkwy & Central Ave, Cheltenham, PA, United States

    On Earth Day weekend Sunday, April 23, Cheltenham EAC will host the second FREE Tookany Creek Trail Fest! There will be a trail cleanup event beforehand (9 am), bird walks, self-guided hikes, birding activities, a Trail Feasibility Study update, environmental art, free snacks and drinks, and more. Hosted by the Cheltenham Township Environmental Advisory Council with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Wyncote Audubon Society, The Circuit Trails, Independence Youth Cycling/SoMont Cycling Youth Mountain Bike Team, Friends of Cresheim Trail, Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia, Rebecca Shultz Projects, Friends of Curtis Arboretum, Cheltenham Township Library System, Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens, and more.

  • Bennett Compost Cleanup in Tacony Creek Park

    5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Bennett Compost to clean Tacony Creek Park and park gateways every Tuesday. Let’s support this local business in improving our environment and neighborhood! Location: Meet at Bennett Compost: 5650 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Time: 11am All tools and supplies will be provided. No registration required. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario at Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.

  • Weekly Creek Care Day: Philly

    Join your neighbors and TCP Keepers to clean Tacony Creek Park and its gateways. Location: TBA Every Wednesday Time: 3pm to 5pm All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We follow Philadelphia guidelines & will provide masks. Pre-registration required. Stay tuned for registration link. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario Alex@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853.