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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

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

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email [email protected].

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email [email protected].

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email [email protected].

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30am near Tacony Creek Park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Attendees can walk in to participate or email [email protected].

TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

Free

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

Free

Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at [email protected]

Free

Spring Foraging & Bioblitz Walk

Join us in Tacony Creek Park for an edible plants and Bioblitz walk! What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure During this walk, we’ll identify common plants, the parts that are edible, and look-alike plants that aren’t edible. Learn how the foraged plants are harvested and the ways people use and eat them. For the Bioblitz, we will use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-biological-survey Register Here: https://forms.gle/w4ezfqNkALkLUfjKA *Español* ¡Reúnese con nosotros en Tacony Creek Park para un paseo de plantas comestibles y un Bioblitz! ¿Qué es

Free

Walk with Me

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120, Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Friday or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00am at E Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave. View the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines. Register Here to join. If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 215.744.1853.

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30 am. Location alternates between Whitaker Ave & E Loudon St, and Rising Sun Ave Gateways Philadelphia, 19120. You can view the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away

Love Your Park Spring Cleanup

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Gateway, 4528 I St, Philadelphia, 19124, United States

Be part of Love Your Park Spring! Help us tidy up Tacony Creek Park! Meet new friends and join neighbors to clean up Tacony Creek Park at the I St. & Ramona Ave. gateway. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. WE supply masks. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide reusable water bottles to volunteers. Please register here. Questions? Contact Alex Rosario [email protected] or 215-744-1853.

Partner Alliance Networking Reception

Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States

Join us for a night of chit chat, good beer, and delicious food with our Partner Alliance, the group of businesses and organizations that make our clean water efforts possible. We’ll be catching up with each other at Love City Brewing‘s outdoor beer garden — come join us! This event is free, but RSVP is required. RSVP Here!

Walk with Me

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120, Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Friday or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00am at E Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave. View the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines. Register Here to join. If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 215.744.1853.

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30 am. Location alternates between Whitaker Ave & E Loudon St, and Rising Sun Ave Gateways Philadelphia, 19120. You can view the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away

Walk with Me

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120, Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Friday or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00am at E Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave. View the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines. Register Here to join. If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 215.744.1853.

Walk with Me

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

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Saturdays, we meet from 9:30am–10:30 am. Location alternates between Whitaker Ave & E Loudon St, and Rising Sun Ave Gateways Philadelphia, 19120. You can view the calendar for the April-July start locations here. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away

TTF Watershed Partnership: 2023 Photo Contest

Details & Rules TTF and the Olney Culture Lab are happy to announce our third biannual photo contest, made possible by the Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, The Circuit Trails, and the William Penn Foundation. For the second time, we’ve expanded the eligible coverage area to the whole TTF Watershed. We welcome your creativity and point of view on our watershed! Five photo entries are allowed per person; however, any individual is eligible for only one winning entry. Who Can Enter: Professional and enthusiast photographers of all ages are encouraged to participate! Current and former TTF staff are

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email [email protected] _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

Finletter School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, United States

 Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 3rd edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Finletter School located at 6101 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. Enjoy musical performances from DJ Gully Ranks, City Love, Will Ellsworth, Sumchai, Zaire Best, Precious & Elle Gyandoh. Arts & crafts, nature games, bike rides, books and plants, giveaways, and donuts and cider will be provided to ring in the fall! Please register

Love Your Park Fall in Tacony Creek Park

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Help us tidy up Tacony Creek Park! Meet new friends and join neighbors to clean up Tacony Creek Park at the Tabor Rd Gateway. Please register here.  All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. We supply masks. Restrooms are not available. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We provide reusable water bottles to volunteers. Questions? Contact Malcolm Bundy at [email protected] or 215-744-1853. This fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across Philadelphia will be hosting volunteer

Walk with Me

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Friday or Saturday morning, or Sunday afternoon for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00am at E Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave. 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. All programs follow Philadelphia Covid guidelines. Register Here to join. If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 215.744.1853.  

Field Trip to Independence Seaport Museum

River Alive! Learning Trail 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TTF is excited to provide its last FREE 2023 field trip to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on Sunday, December 17. Trip schedule below: 1:30pm – Meet at Ferko Playground – 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 5:00pm – Arrive back at Ferko Playground *This trip is valued at $60 per person. Please notify with 48hrs notice from departure if you are no longer able to attend. Questions? Call us at 215.744.1853 or email [email protected] Register here.: https://forms.gle/TyfBEuXMGbw5949VA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TTF proveerá excursiones mensuales GRATIS al museo del Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) en los siguientes domingos: 17 de diciembre. Horario

Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop

Juniata Golf Club 1391 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get a start on your veggie growing by learning to effectively plant vegetable seeds indoors. You will learn how to take care of your plant once it germinates until it is time to put it outside. This free indoor workshop will include all supplies and instruction by a Penn State Extension Master Gardener. You will also take home seeds! Space is limited. Please Register Here ~~~Español~~~ Comience a cultivar vegetales dentro del hogar aprendiendo a sembrar semillas eficientemente. Aprenderás a cuidar tu planta una vez que germina hasta que llegue el momento de sacarla al exterior. ¡ Este taller gratis incluirá

BioBlitz in Glenside

Glenside Free Library 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. After a quick orientation at the library, we’ll head to Renninger Park to utilize our new knowledge. Ryan from TTF will have nets, microscopes, and more for us to explore the creek! Please register here. 

BioBlitz in Elkins Park

Elkins Park Free Library 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA, United States

Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. First we’ll meet at the library for a quick rundown of the project requirements, then it’s off to High School Park! Learn how to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed. Please register here. 

Rain Barrel Workshop at Elkins Park Free Library

Elkins Park Free Library 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA, United States

Join us for this FREE workshop on rain barrels, and find out what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including installation tips. Please register here. Questions? Contact Ryan at [email protected] or 215-744-1853.

Rain Barrel Workshop at Glenside Free Library

Glenside Free Library 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

Join us for this FREE workshop on rain barrels, and find out what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including installation tips. Please register here. Questions? Contact Ryan at [email protected] or 215-744-1853.  

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email [email protected] _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

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

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email [email protected] _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tacony Creek Trail, Ramona Gateway, I St and Ramona Ave, North Philadelphia I St and Ramona Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email [email protected] _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Walk with Me

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday, Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00 am at the E Tabor & E Olney Ave Gateway of the park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Register Here to join. If you have any questions,

#CreekyCLEAN! Tacony Park Kick-off

Tacony Creek Park – Whitaker Avenue & East Loudon Street Gateway Whitaker Avenue and East Loudon Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Neighbors! Tired of the tires?! Upset about dumping in the park? Join us for the #CreekyCLEAN! Tacony Park Kick-off Weekend Clean Party on 08/17/2024 and help us transform Whitaker Gateway into a cleaner, greener space! 🌿 Together, we can make a difference and reclaim our beautiful park. To kick off our #CreakyCLEAN Tacony Park campaign TTF Watershed is partnering with Parks & Recreation and our park neighbors along Tampa Street to reclaim this gateway from years of short dumping of overgrowth. Street parking is available on-site. We will provide gloves and all the tools/supplies, such as trash bags and trash grabbers.

Walk with Me

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday, Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00 am at the E Tabor & E Olney Ave Gateway of the park. 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. Please bring a face mask and keep six feet away from other attendees. Register Here to join. If you have any questions,

Seed Harvesting Workshop

Fisher Park Recreation Center 571 W Spencer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover the art of seed saving in our upcoming workshop designed for gardeners of all levels! This interactive session will guide you through the process of selecting, harvesting, and storing seeds from your favorite plants, ensuring you can grow them again next season. Learn about the importance of seed diversity, how to maintain plant genetics and techniques for preserving seeds for future use. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to build your own seed collection, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable garden.   Register required, click this link to sign up.