Saturday: When You Love Your Park, You Love Your Watershed
November 4, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
On Saturday, November 5, volunteers all around Philadelphia will gather to clean and green their local parks (find your nearest park here).
Read More →Tonight: Clean Water Is Good Business
October 20, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
The green roof on PECO’s building in Center City (pictured above) is certainly one way that businesses practice good stormwater management.
Read More →Update: From Creek To Sewer Lecture Postponed
September 26, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
As you walk on many of Philadelphia’s sidewalks, beneath your feet is a hidden world of streams that once crisscrossed the city.
Read More →There Used to Be An Aquarium at the Fairmount Water Works?
September 19, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
It’s true—Philadelphia had one of the largest and most technologically advanced aquariums in the country. Opened in 1911, the Fairmount Aquarium exhibited local freshwater fishes, amphibians, reptiles, seals and sea lions.
Read More →Free PARK(ing) at 12th and Arch
September 16, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Happy PARK(ing) Day—today, nearly 1,000 metered parking spaces in more than 30 countries are being turned into temporary open public spaces.
Read More →This Saturday: Cradle of Birding Festival
September 15, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Visit the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum this Saturday, September 17 for the Cradle of Birding Wildlife and Conservation Festival.
Read More →Save the Date: September 10 Is Coast Day
August 26, 2011 | Public Affairs
Hurricane Irene Coast Day is coming! Come on out to Philadelphia’s waterfronts on Saturday, September 10 for 2011 Pennsylvania Coast Day,
Read More →You’re Invited: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Poster Presentation
August 16, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Join us at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center tomorrow, August 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Read More →Registration For The 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest Is Now Open!
August 8, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Dust off those rods and reels, people—registration is now open for the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest.
Read More →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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