January '17
Newsletter
 
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 .

Board Director Susan Myerov

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,
Julie

GOOD NEWS!

Organize & Celebrate!
We're so proud that we participated in the effort to pass the  Delaware River Basin Conservation Act. Working with the  Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed and  Conservation Voters of PA, we informed hundreds of our friends, who contacted legislators. Thank you! Visit our Issues page and watch for news about upcoming clean water efforts.


Have you seen the NEW  Tacony Park Keepers website? Check it out to learn about this beautiful park and how you can get involved. Thank you to developer  Portfolio Associates and funder the  William Penn Foundation.
Our First Adoption
The Vernon Park Rain Garden (our first, established in 2011) has officially been adopted through Philadelphia Water's Soak It Up! adoption program Along with the  Friends of Vernon Park , we will co ntinue to care for the garden and conduct weekly monitoring, making sure everything works properly and looks its best. 

Monthly maintenance is also
provided by Philadelphia Water, ensuring  tha 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!

BULLETIN BOARD



Hello Juniata Park!
Small Streams are Important


What do Streamkeepers do?
TTF EVENTS

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
RSVP: Robin at [email protected] or 215.744.1853
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
RSVP: Sign up  here.
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
RSVP: Marcus at [email protected] or 215-774-1853
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
RSVP: Alex at [email protected] or 215-744-1853

PARTNER EVENTS

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

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
RSVP: Sign up here & learn more here.


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
   RSVP: Tickets here & information here
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PARTNER ALLIANCE?

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,
contact Julie at [email protected] or 215-774-1853.