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April 9: Rain Barrel Workshop
Rain barrels are storage containers that collect rainwater from downspouts. The water can be used for purposes such as gardening, washing down patio furniture, and lawn watering. The Energy Coordinating Agency and the Philadelphia Water Department are providing FREE rain barrels to Philadelphia residents. Come to the True Light Church at 6400 Ardleigh Street Philadelphia, PA 19119 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on April 9 to learn about rain barrels and to sign up to receive a free rain barrel, which will be delivered and installed at your home.
DATE: Monday, April 9, 2012 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. LOCATION: True Light Church, 6400 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 CONTACT: Ashley Schmid at 215.844.8100 or [email protected]April 12: Watershed Stewardship Lecture and Discussion for Educators Join us to hear about current issues and projects in the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed and to network with other educators who are integrating watershed issues and stewardship into their curricula. Enjoy a presentation on watersheds by Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and a roundtable discussion with educators. This event is funded through a PA DEP grant focused on improving access to watershed education for schools in the TTF Watershed.
DATE: Thursday, April 12, 2012
TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Francis Cope House, Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138
CONTACT: Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 11, to Dan Brown at [email protected] April 12: Rain Barrel Workshop Rain barrels are storage containers that collect rainwater from downspouts. The water can be used for purposes such as gardening, washing down patio furniture, and lawn watering. The Energy Coordinating Agency and the Philadelphia Water Department are providing FREE rain barrels to Philadelphia residents. Come to the Center in the Park from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 12 to learn about rain barrels and to sign up to receive a free rain barrel, which will be delivered and installed at your home. DATE: Thursday, April 12, 2012 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Auditorium at Center in the Park, 5818 Germantown Ave. (Parking is available at 36 W. Rittenhouse St.)
CONTACT: Ashley Schmid at 215.844.8100 or [email protected]
April 14: Philly Spring Cleanup!
As part of Philadelphia's sustained effort to eliminate and prevent litter and illegal dumping, Mayor Nutter will host the 5th annual citywide spring cleanup. Through ongoing education, enforcement, intense cleaning and beautification, we are committed to making our City and our neighborhoods clean. TTF will participate by cleaning up trash and litter near Tacony Creek Park on Bingham Street between Roosevelt Blvd and Whitaker Ave. Please help us pick up trash and learn about the importance of native meadows to watershed health!
DATE: Saturday, April 14, 2012
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Meet at Bingham Street and Ruscomb Street, Philadelphia PA 19120
CONTACT: Ashley Schmid at [email protected] or 215-514-3952 April 18: TTF 5% Day at Jenkintown Whole Foods
Shop at the Jenkintown Whole Foods all day and TTF will receive 5% of all proceeds for the day! Join TTF every hour on the hour, from 10:00 - 7:00, for a 15-minute talk on a watershed improvement topic!
DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
PLACE: Jenkintown Whole Foods, 1575 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046
CONTACT: Julie Slavet at [email protected] or 215-844-8100 April 19: TTF Presents at Schuylkill Soundings
In this presentation, TTF Board members and staff will discuss the organization's history, recent accomplishments, current projects, and ways that you can get involved!
DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2012
TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia PA 19130 CONTACT: For reservations and/or information, please call 215-685-0723 April 21: Street Tree Planting in Germantown
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join the Wingohocking Tree Tenders as we support this effort and plant additional trees along the streets of Germantown. We need volunteers of all ages and abilities to plant trees, talk to homeowners, take pictures, and sign in other volunteers.
DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2012
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Meet at Reverend Williams' house at 6211 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
CONTACT: Steph Clymer at [email protected] or 215-844-8100 April 21: Cheltenham Township's Earth Day Projects 2012
Neighborhood, club and community groups are celebrating our Earth by hosting projects at various locations throughout the Township. Everyone is invited to join a group; no registration is needed. To see a complete list of activities, visit the Cheltenham Township website. DATE: Saturday, April 21 (unless otherwise noted) TIMES: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PLACE: Various locations throughout the Township.
CONTACT: Barb Duffy at 215-885-1506 April 22: Street Tree Planting in Germantown VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join the Germantown Tree Tenders as we support this effort and plant additional trees along the streets of Germantown. We need volunteers of all ages and abilities to plant trees, talk to homeowners, take pictures, and sign in other volunteers. DATE: Sunday, April 22, 2012
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Meet at the intersection of Queen Ln and Knox St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
CONTACT: Julie Baranauskas at [email protected] or 215-833-3483 April 28: Cheltenham Township Earth Day Festival 2012 Join community organizations and local students for a day filled with fun activities! DATE: Saturday, April 28 TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Cedarbrook Middle School, 300 Longfellow Ave, Wyncote, PA 19095 CONTACT: For more information, visit the Cheltenham Township website. View more upcoming events on our Events Calendar! | 
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