Cross Currents
September 2019
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A Message from the Director
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It's hard to believe that the calendar has turned and Labor Day is behind us. Although we say goodbye to summer, we don't have to wave away the outdoor fun...
Join us this Saturday for the
Perk to Park Bicycling Adventure on the Perkiomen Trail. Choose to ride 10 or 20-miles... then join us at Green Lane Park for some brews, eats, and treats by the lake! Come for the ride and stay for the last party of the summer!!
Also this fall, we have a great Out and About line-up! Later this month, we'll head to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey for
Botany by Boat on Batsto Lake. In October, we'll head to
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to watch the fall migration and for a little hike, which I like to the call the "Grand Tour"! Also, back by popular demand is
Yoga at the Perk. Join us on Wednesday evenings as we get our stretch on!
By mid-September, the
Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon will be in full-swing.... but you better sign up quick... spots are going fast!! We also have some big projects coming up this fall... including a host of tree plantings, a rain garden project in Lansdale with
North Penn Water Authority, and a BIG streambank restoration project in Lower Salford... more details to follow!
And don't forget, we'd love to partner with your business, group, or corporation for a custom team-building event that will truly make a difference.
Email me for more information.
And to end on a fun note... the Conservancy is now the proud owner of eight new paddle boards! Be on the lookout for some impromptu paddling events this fall!
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Enjoy the weather, and I hope to see you "out there"!
Ryan Beltz
Executive Director
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
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chwenskville or Oaks to Green Lane Park
Saturday, September 7th | 9:00 am or 10:00 am
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It's almost here!
Don't miss the Perk to Park Bicycle Adventure this Saturday, September 7th.
We have a great route on the Perkiomen Trail, with both 10- and 20-mile options. Both rides end at Green Lane Park with a picnic lunch and cold brews. You'll also receive a souvenir pint glass and coozie, which we'll fill with SMaSH Ale or Bees Knees ECB from the Perkiomen Valley Brewery. You'll also get a hearty lunch provided by Isabelle's Kitchen and Kimberton Whole Foods. Plus we'll have games, paddle boards and more!
Come on out and cruise the trail with us!
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Oaks, Schwenksville or Green Lane Park
Saturday, September 7th
Keep our cyclists "rolling"! Help with check-in or lunch.
And while you're at it... enjoy lunch on us!
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Throughout the Watershed
Pick a Date and Location that works for you:
Fall is fast approaching and so is the 2019 Perkiomen Plant-A-Thon, a watershed-wide conservation event focused on
planting 10,000 native trees, shrubs and perennials with the help of volunteers
. The Plant-A-Thon will take place from September through November at project sites located throughout the watershed. Looking for a fun activity to do with family, friends or co-workers this fall?
Visit our website
to learn more and to sign up. Have a large group who wants to get involved?
Contact our Conservation Coordinator
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Jessie Kemper, to find a project site that could accommodate them.
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September Pre-school Program: Black, Brown and Teddy Bears
At the Conservancy
September 24 at 1:00pm or September 25 at 9:30 am
Our Environmental Education Department offers fun and educational experiences for kids of all ages. You and your little one can join us on September 24th or 25th for our pre-school program:
Black, Brown and Teddy Bears
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We're offering this program twice,
so pick the day and time that works best for you and your cub!
Our Education Department also offers award-winning programs for pre-schools, school groups, scouts and other community groups at your location or at ours. Check our
web page, or contact
Linda Oltman for more information.
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Phoenixville Foundry
Friday, November 1st | 5:30 pm
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We're very excited to host "A Night for Conservation: To Benefit the Perkiomen Watershed" at the Phoenixville Foundry on Friday, November 1st!
During the Benefit, attendees will enjoy a locally-sourced silent auction, a lively wine ring toss game, cocktails, raffles, delicious appetizers, dinner stations, music, great company, and more! The Benefit is our largest annual fundraiser and is vital to supporting our environmental education programs and conservation projects... so join us for this fun-filled and mission-critical event!
Think you might have an item to donate to our silent auction?
Visit our website to learn how donating can be a WIN-WIN!
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Municipal MS4 Program
2019-2020 Permit Year
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To Our Municipal Partners:
It's time to renew your MS4 Membership with the Conservancy. Remember, we can help you fulfill MCM#1, MCM#2, and MCM#6 requirements for your stormwater program.
We can also help you save money by working with your existing public works departments to install DEP approved Stormwater BMPs!
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At the Conservancy
Wednesdays Starting September 18th
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Our summer session went so well, we've decided to do it again! Join us at the Conservancy on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 pm. You can sign up for all four weeks or for just a single class... all levels are welcome!
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Saturday, September 21st | 9:30 am
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Join us for another fun wildflower walk guided by Link Davis.
No registration required.
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In the NJ Pine Barrens
Sunday, September 29th | 9 am
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You simply can't beat a paddling trip in the Pine Barrens... except by adding a little plant peeping! Join us as we explore the Batsto Lake in search of carnivorous plants! Bring your own boat or rent one from us.
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At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Sunday, October 13th | 9 am
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"Fall" means migration and great hiking opportunities at Hawk Mountain. Join us for this choose your own adventure day on the mountain... you can bird all day on the North Lookout or hike the "Grand Tour Loop" and bird as you go! Don't miss it!
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1286 Black Rock Road, Oaks, PA
Tuesday, October 15th | 6 pm
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Join us for a rain barrel building workshop and walk away with a completed rain barrel to install on your property.
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Save the Dates for our Winter Race Series!!
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Our
Winter Race Series
is right around the corner! Get training and mark your calendar for these great events!
- December 8 - The Freeze-Up 5K at Free Will Brewing, Perkasie
- January 25 - Snowshoe 5K at Spring Mount
- February 15 - Triple-Dam 10K and Dam Jr. 5K at Green Lane Park
- March 22 - The Meltdown 5K at Free Will Brewing, Perkasie
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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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Double your dollars!
With matching gifts, it's possible to
double or even triple your gift
to the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy!
Ask your employer if they have a matching gift policy, or
contact us
for more information.
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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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