Cross Currents
November 2016
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Message from the Director
The first signs of winter are descending upon the Perkiomen Watershed.
The days seem shorter than the nights, and the mornings are brisk with frost underfoot. We at the Conservancy reflect over the last three seasons and can't help but take pride in all that has been accomplished to conserve and protect the Perkiomen Watershed.
Together, we have logged thousands of hours in hands-on conservation projects and have learned a great deal more about the environment around us. The Conservancy is grateful for the support you have bestowed upon our organization.
Our annual benefit dinner was a grand success as over two hundred community members celebrated the achievements of our watershed residents and businesses.
Moving forward, we are excited about a number of stellar programs that will round out an amazing year. Join us for our hike at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on November 5th. Attend our lecture on Snowy Owls on the evening of November 10th. Send your young learners to our preschool science programs coming up later this month and in December. Lastly, look for us in 2017 as the Conservancy will be launching a new and exciting line-up of programs and initiatives.
Thanks and see you OUTSIDE!!
Ryan Beltz
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A choose your own adventure day! From the Hawk Mountain Visitors center we will go to the North Lookout where you can watch the fall migration. Stay at the North Lookout for the day or don your hiking boots and join Ryan as he leads us on a more strenuous hike around the
River of Rocks Trail.
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This Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy presentation will review recent results from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's research program, with an emphasis on movement and reproduction of snowy owls.
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Last week there was much 'hooting" to be heard here at the Conservancy as we welcomed an excited group of 3 to 6 year
olds and their favorite adult for our "Owls...What a Hoot!" program. The children learned about the special features of some of our local owls through books, games, songs, natural history items and hands-on activities.
Join us for our other pre-school science programs:
November 10, 1:00 - 2:15 pm - Animal Homes and Habitats. We will be taking a look at the variety of homes in the animal world!
December 8, 1:00 - 2:15 pm - Winter Wonders. Join us as we usher in the winter season with this look at how some of our local animal friends survive winter.
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Volunteers wanted!
You are invited to join
our
Fall Grounds Cleanup Party
on
Sunday, November 13 from 1- 4 p.m.
Rain date: Sunday, Nov. 20th.
Meet at the Conservancy's brownstone building in Schwenksville. We will be raking leaves, gathering and chipping branches, cleaning out garden beds, power washing outdoor furniture, and tackling other jobs around the property. Bring gloves, rakes, garbage bags, and wood chippers, if you have them.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided by PWC to help keep the group's energy high.
We look forward to having you on the team!
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Thank You to PWC's Tree Planting Volunteers!
We would like to thank all the volunteers who came out to help us plant trees this fall. Thanks to your dedication and hard work, we planted a total of 1,120 native trees and shrubs in
our watershed:
- Briarwyck Park in Harleysville saw the addition of 150 trees thanks to SEI employees.
- Boy scouts helped to plant 50 trees along Mine Run in Eagleville.
- A total of 620 trees were installed adjacent to Green Lane Reservoir thanks to volunteers from Merck, Dow and local community members.
- Finally, employees from Dow, GSK and students from Ursinus College planted 300 trees at Graterford Field in Collegeville.
We look forward to planting more native trees and shrubs with you next fall!
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Mark your calendars! Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Course Spring 2017!
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is delighted to be one of the newest Coordinating Partners for the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist (PMN) program in Montgomery County. This program combines a total of 55 hours of classroom and field instruction, preparing volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the conservation of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.
The Spring 2017 course to be held at the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 15
and continue weekly with evening classroom sessions on Wednesdays and several Saturday field sessions through June 21.
In addition to the 55 hours of core training, participants are expected to complete 30 hours of approved volunteer service and 8 hours of advanced training or continuing education within their first year in the program. Annual requirements for subsequent years include 20 hours of approved volunteer service and 12 hours of advanced training or continuing education.
If you are interested in increasing your knowledge in natural history and natural resource management, gaining valuable and rewarding volunteer experience and making a difference in the community, we hope you will consider joining us!
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a background or strong interest in natural history. Additional qualifications apply.
E
mail any questions to the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy at:
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A Night for Conservation Benefit was held on October 13th at the RiverCrest Golf Club! It was our great pleasure
to c
elebrate the 2016 Environmental Award Recipients:
National Charity League,
Meadowood Senior Living, Rachel Gallagher,
Audubon Women's Club,
Sustainable Waste Solutions and
Key Club of Perk Valley High School.
We would like to thank all attendees, donors and sponsors
for making this one of our most
successful events!
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Academy of Natural Sciences
Ambler Savings Bank
Andy Curtis
Andy Meadows
Appalachian Brewing Company
Arnold's Family Fun Center
Artisan's Nest
Bailey Wood Products
Barry and Shirley Isett
Bay Pony Inn
Bikesport
Cabela's
Camelback Resort
Cathy Heckler
Center Point Pond
Dana Collingwood
Discover Nature Network
Disney Parks
Ed Klavon - Thicket Ridge
Eastern Mountain Sports
Edge of the Woods Nursery
Frog Hollow Racquet Club
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Garrett & Nan Burch
Gary & Nancy Gallagher
Grand Theater
Gwen & Adam Supplee
Harleysville Hotel
In Touch Massage
Janine Horning
Joan Bibbo
Kristin Craven - Mary Kay
Landis Supermarkets
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
Limerick Bowl
Lollypop Patch
Michael Reimer
Mick and Julie Hasson
Octoraro Nursery
One Village Coffee
Painting with a Twist
Pamela Reich
Pete & Robyn Stramm
Peter Perreten
Phil Smith
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Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Rock Gym
Pierson Plugs
Preston Luitweiler
PWC Educators
Reading Fightin Phils
Rivercrest Golf Club
Royce Yoder
Ryan Beltz
Sally Bonner
Skippack Golf
Sly Fox Brewery
Spring Mountain Adventures
Starbucks
Sweet Ashley's Chocolate
The Rose Group
Tommy Gamble
Turkey Hill
Twisted Copper
Victoria Leather Company
Washington House
Wawa
Weis Markets
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Protectors of the Perkiomen
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