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Our Heroes: Awards For Cobbs Creek Protectors
August 11, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Yesterday, the 10 Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center interns who discovered and investigated a fish kill in Cobbs Creek (see our previous post) were presented with Watershed Hero Awards by the Philadelphia Water Department.

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The Whimsy Has Landed
August 10, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

On Saturday, author, artist and re-explorer Allen Crawford completed his 40-mile, 3-day kayak journey from the wilds of New Jersey and landed in Bartram’s Garden, planting his flag and claiming Philadelphia in the name of … Lord Whimsy.

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Lord Whimsy Sets Sail
August 5, 2011  |  Public Affairs

As advertised in this post from a couple weeks ago, author and artist Allen Crawford—otherwise known as Lord Whimsy—has embarked on a 40-mile kayak trip from Mt. Holly, NJ, to Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia.

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Heart Your Park
July 28, 2011  |  Public Affairs

Tonight at Gorgas Park in Roxborough: Heart cover band Kick It Out. Be there by 7:00 p.m. to hear the band

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Tacony Creek Stream Clean-Up
July 27, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Come out to Tacony Creek Park on Friday, July 29 and be part of a clean-up crew that includes the Philadelphia Water Department, Parks & Recreation and the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership.

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You’re Invited: Green Home, Clean Waters
July 18, 2011  |  Public Affairs

PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters plan isn’t just about the city installing porous paving and constructing stormwater tree trenches—you can get involved with the effort by undertaking projects on your own property.

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Take A Hike
July 8, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Philadelphia’s rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for recreation; events in the coming week suggest it’s hiking season in the parks and refuges near the water:

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