Cross Currents
August 2018
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Message from the Director
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All -
Summer seems to be slipping by, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end! Here at the Conservancy, we are ramping up for one of our busiest seasons yet. On deck for August is the third annual
Perk to Pub Bicycling Adventure on the Perkiomen Trail, and we still have a few opportunities to get your kids in the creek as part of our
Summer Science Academy. Also, we just partnered with Kimberton Whole Foods to bring you
"Dollar Dogs for a Cause." Join us on Saturday, August 25th for this great event at KWF's new location in Collegeville. Come on out and support the Conservancy one hot dog at a time!
Registration is now open for the 2018 Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon!
Our goal this year is plant 10,000 native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants throughout the Perkiomen Watershed. With such a lofty goal,
we need you and your family... and your friends... and your friends' friends... and your neighbor... and... well you get the point, so sign up the entire gang today!
Finally, we are
now accepting donations for the Silent Auction held annually at our "A Night for Conservation Benefit Dinner" in October. If you're an artist or have a product to share, please consider donating to this stellar event. It's certainly a win-win... we get some great items and you get some great marketing!
Don't let the last days of summer slip by... sign-up today for one of our great events or projects!
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Ryan Beltz
Executive Director
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
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Green Lane Park to ABC Collegeville
Saturday, August 18, 2018 | 9 am to 1 pm
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Join us for the three best things about the Perkiomen... the Perkiomen Creek, the Perkiomen Trail and the Perkiomen Porter!
Begin your 13-mile Perk to Pub Bicycle Adventure at
Green Lane Park
in upper Montgomery County. Follow the Perkiomen Trail over the beautiful Unami Creek and past the Philadelphia Folk Fest. Cross the old railroad bridge high above the Perkiomen, then switch into your lowest gear for the climb over Spring Mount. Roll on up to
Perkiomen Bicycles
in Schwenksville for a cool drink. Finally, coast past East Branch Creek and into Collegeville for a pub party at
Appalachian Brewing Company!
What could be better than bikes, buds, and brews along the Perkiomen Creek on a hot summer Saturday?!
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Not a biker but still want to get involved? Lend a helping hand to make the third annual Perk to Pub a huge success! All volunteers win a free brew at ABC!!
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Watershed-Wide
September through November
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The second annual Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon is fast approaching...
and We Need You!
The Plant-A-Thon is a conservation event that runs from September through November with the goal of planting over 10,000 native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants throughout the Perkiomen Watershed. Volunteers will work with Conservancy staff to install riparian buffers and rain gardens along local waterways. This fall, we will be hosting 7 general volunteer workdays at 6 different sites throughout the watershed. The breakdown of workdays is as follows:
September:
Sept. 22nd - Tree planting at the Towamencin Township Office
October:
Oct. 5th - Tree planting at Camp Wawa Park, Schwenksville
Oct. 13th - Tree planting at Pleasant Spring Creek, Perkasie
Oct. 26th - Rain garden planting at E. Summit Ave., Telford
Oct. 27th - Rain garden planting at E. Summit Ave., Telford
Oct. 31st - Tree planting at the Conservancy, Schwenksville
(Halloween themed!)
November
Nov. 3rd - Tree Planting at Kriebel Rd., Lansdale
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RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve
October 18 | 5:30 pm to 9 pm
Now Accepting Donations for our Silent Auction!
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The Conservancy’s annual "A Night for Conservation Benefit" held each October is quickly approaching.
The Silent Auction held during the Benefit is one of the Conservancy’s largest fundraising efforts each year.
The Conservancy receives tremendous support from local community members, organizations, and businesses, which continually drive the Benefit’s Silent Auction to become better and better!
Are you interested in supporting the Conservancy by donating to the Benefit’s Silent Auction?
Visit our website to fill out our simple online donation form!
Proceeds from the Silent Auction directly support the Conservancy’s award winning environmental education opportunities and our impactful, on-the-ground conservation projects.
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At the Conservancy
Thursday, August 23
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We're having a great time with our Summer Science Academy students... so much fun, in fact, that we've decided to add one last trip to our summer lineup.
This new date of “Exploring the East Branch Creek” on August 23rd (rain date on the 24th) features an expanded age range and is open for students who will be entering 1
st
through 7
th
grade this fall. For those students who were here earlier in the summer, we have some new afternoon activities planned, so
join us again for one last creek adventure before heading back to school!
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Collegeville, PA
Saturday, August 25 | 10 am to 2 pm
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Join us at Kimberton Whole Foods Collegeville for a grilling event to benefit the
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
, a non-profit that works to conserve and protect the natural resources of our local watershed.
Hot dogs, vegan hot dogs, and cold drinks will all be sold for just $1 each, and all proceeds will benefit the Perkiomen Watershed. We hope to see you there!
**All proceeds go to Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy**
We'll be posting more details in the coming days,
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Conservancy Headquarters
September 6, 2018 | 6:30 pm
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The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is currently working with the
Pennsylvania Native Plant Society to create a Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter! Be a part of history as we work to give native plant lovers a new way to love their natives closer to home!
Join us for an informational meeting on September 6th at 6:30 pm.
Our native plants need you!
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
@ Hollywood Drive
Join the Conservancy and the Delaware Valley Fern and Wildflower Society for this woodland jaunt!
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Perkiomen Creek
Saturday, September 8, 2018
9 am to 3 pm
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Join the adventure on
Saturday, September 8th
as we paddle an eight mile stretch of the Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Oaks
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Explore the scenic beauty and hidden treasures of the Perkiomen. Do some boulder dodging. Battle the dams and rapids. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy lunch at Cranberry Park, and learn a little about this gem winding through our own backyards. Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one from us!
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Back on Tap...
Visit
Appalachian Brewing Company in Collegeville and have a brew for conservation!
Proceeds from the sale of the Perkiomen Porter directly support the mission of the Conservancy!
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It's all in the Roast...
Visit
Speakeasy Coffee Company
to purchase your bag of Tree Hugger Coffee!
Proceeds from Tree Hugger directly supports the mission of the Conservancy! Have a cup for conservation!
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As a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
is dependent in part on donations, grants, memberships and sponsorships.
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Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
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