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Dear Friends:
TTF Needs YOU
We're so proud of our leadership! We're committed to recruiting Board members who are mission driven, represent our diverse watershed, and can provide "treasures, talent, and time." Interested in leading TTF into the future? Working with other stakeholders to transform our watershed through green stormwater infrastructure and creek restoration? Know an employee, colleague or neighbor passionate about our work? Let's talk at [email protected] or
215-744-1853
. Learn here about our Boards of Directors and Advisors
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Board Director Susan Myerov
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Team Update
Join me in welcoming
Emilie Wetzel as our Communications Associate. She has worked with us both as an awesome intern and volunteer. We're also excited to welcome Emma Pike, who will be providing development and administrative support through
Office Team.
Thank You!
This year's
Annual Fund Drive continues to be our most successful ever, with donations still arriving by mail and on-line. If you have donated, thank you! If you're thinking about it, please join with
neighbors
just like you
...to make your water cleaner, your creekside trails safer, and your civic leaders clean water advocates. H
elp us reach our goal of $20,000. Become a Friend of TTF -- make your donation
online
or mail us a check!
See you soon,
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Organize & Celebrate!
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Our First Adoption
Monthly maintenance is also
provided by Philadelphia Water, ensuring
tha
t
the garden captures
as much stormwater as possible from t
he Center in the Park roof. All
that rainwater means a cleaner Tacony Creek and a beautiful park. Check it out when you're in Germantown!
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MLK Day of Service at Tacony Creek Park
Monday, January 16, 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us as we explore and care for our beautiful park, followed by a pizza lunch at New Life Church across the street. RSVP required.
WHERE:
Tacony Creek Park, 425 E Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia 19120
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MLK Day at Abington Friends School
Monday, January 16,
9 AM to 12 PM
V
olunteer for service projects to benefit local organizations
and wildlife
, including bees. Join TTF to build pollinator houses!
WHERE:
Meet at Abington Friends Meetinghouse, 520 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown 19046
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Community Service Information & Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, January 25, from 8:30 to 10 AM
Enjoy coffee and breakfast, network with other volunteer coordinators and community leaders, and learn about our upcoming projects and service opportunities.
WHERE: TTF, Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth St. Philadelphia 19124
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Save the Date for February!
Saturday, February 25,
1 to 3 PM
Eco-Friendly Backyards Workshop
We're partnering with
Kevin Reis, an expert in ecological restoration and design from the Friends of High School Park, to lead a workshop on the ways you can protect soil, water, and wildlife in your own backyard!
WHERE: Elkins Park Train Station, 7876 Spring Ave, Elkins Park 19027
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Climate Action 2017: A Discussion with
Senator Casey
President-elect Trump has nominated a climate-denying cabinet that could undo some of our most important environmental victories.
Join with Senator Casey, PennEnvironment, and the Academy to learn more about what's at stake, how Senator Casey can help protect our environment, and your role in fighting for the policies to safeguard our waterways, parks, and the air we all breathe.
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 7:15 to 9 PM
WHERE: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
RSVP: Reserve your seat by here
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This two-day Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) train
ing covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working within your community ($25)
WHEN:
Saturday, January 21 & Saturday, January 28,
8:30 AM to 1 PM
WHERE:
PHS, 100 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia 19103
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Food, beer, music, games, raffle,
and a silent auction!
WHEN:
Saturday, January 28, from 7 to 10 PM
WHERE: Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham 19012
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INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PARTNER ALLIANCE?
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Your
logo could be right here!
We're kicking off our
2017 Partner Alliance
effort this month!
Join with other
businesses to reap the benefits of this year-long sponsorship. See our 2016 Partner Alliance members here.
For information and to sign up,
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