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Weird Waste Day

April 10, 2010 1:00pm - 4:00pm

GReenINChestnutHill/GRINCH, a grassroots environmental organization is organizing its second Weird Waste Day from 1pm-4pm.  Bring your electronic waste including TV’s, computers, cell phones & key boards at a cost of 40 cents/pound. (What a steal compared to the cost for Mother Nature!) The electronics are reused or recycled responsibly by E Force Compliance, a company located in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.  For more info visit Green In Chestnut Hill contact Amy Edelman chefamybeth@hotmail.com (610) 505-6282 or Jen Reed ecologic.chlocal@gmail.com 

Valley Green Bank parking lot on 23 W Highland Ave, Phila, PA 19118 in Chestnut Hill.

Audubon Advisory Training

March 16, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $25/Morris members $30/non-members per class

Organized by Friends of the Wissahickon, the Morris Arboretum, Audubon Pennsylvania, and the Pennypack Greenway Partnership

A new Audubon Advisor Training Series will be offered this spring by the Friends of the Wissahickon and its partners at the Morris Arboretum, Audubon Pennsylvania, and the Pennypack Greenway Partnership. The four-class series will begin on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Many homeowners are eager to learn about their properties: Which plants are invasive, and which are native? What can be done to create a healthy yard that supports birds, butterflies and other wildlife? Using the principles of Audubon At Home and other “best landscaping” practices, the Audubon Advisor Training Series fulfills the growing need for backyard and property consultations.

“Audubon Advisors are helping people throughout the Wissahickon Valley to create bird-friendly and sustainable landscapes,” says Steve Saffier, Audubon at Home Coordinator. “The demand for help in residential yards seems to grow each year and we need more people to get engaged and facilitate the incredible energy around habitat gardening in our region.”

Participants who take all four classes will be eligible to become Audubon Advisors, a volunteer program that offers assistance in backyards in the Wissahickon and Pennypack Watersheds.  Advisors work in teams and conduct site visits to help homeowners plan for a more sustainable landscape that protects the watershed and is attractive to birds.

All four classes are mandatory in order to join the Audubon Advisor training program. People not interested in qualifying as Audubon Advisors are also welcome to take courses in this series. All classes are held at the Morris Arboretum. For more information visit: http://pa.audubon.org/habitat/NewsEvents.html.

3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup

April 10, 2010

3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 10

University City District and City of Philadelphia are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup to be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 (rain date, Saturday, April 17, 2010).

This year's cleanup, entitled "Keep Up the Sweep Up," will be the start of the City's sustained effort to eliminate and prevent litter and illegal dumping permanently. With ongoing strategies of education, enforcement, intense cleaning and beautification, the City is committed to keeping Philadelphia clean.

If you would like to sign up to participate or organize your block in University City please contact dexter@universitycity.org for more details and supplies.

RESCHEDULED: Germantown Station Community Meeting

March 11, 2010 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Due to the weather, the Germantown Station Community Meeting has been postponed and rescheduled.

The new meeting date is:

Thursday, March 11, 2010
First Presbyterian Church of Germantown
35 West Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-2791
(215) 843-8811

Use our trip planner to customize transit directions to this location.

7:00 p.m. | Scheduled Start Time

8:30 p.m. | Scheduled End Time

This community meeting hosted by the Germantown Community Connection (GCC) will provide details about the planned stimulus funded improvements to Germantown Station on the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line.

Project fact sheet

Community Relations coordination is handled by Lucille Songhai.
Email Lucille Songhai | (215) 580-8168 Telephone

Chestnut Hill is a 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destination

A message from the National Trust for Historic Preservation:

Pennsylvania’s own Chestnut Hill has been named one of the 2010 America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  We’re proud to share with the world what you no doubt already know -- that Chestnut Hill offers a unique combination of colonial and modern history, with historic homes ranging from Federal to Modernist, as well as a boutique shopping district, and recreational opportunities at nearby Wissahickon Valley Park.

Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania joins 11 other great destinations on our 2010 list.  And for the first time, the public will determine which of the 12 destinations will be the 2010 Fan Favorite.  Starting today you can vote for your favorite city or town on this year’s list.  And when you vote, you can enter to win a complimentary two-night stay at any Historic Hotel of America (no purchase necessary). 

You can vote as often as you’d like at www.preservationnation.org/ddd from today through February 28 (open to legal residents of the U.S., 18 years of age or older). 

We hope you’ll take this opportunity to support Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania (or any one of our other 11 honorees this year) with your vote.  We also hope that you’ll share the link with friends, colleagues and family who share your interest in experiencing America’s authentic heritage when you travel for business or pleasure.

Thanks for your support of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Best,

The Dozen Distinctive Destinations Team

PS.  For ten years the National Trust has used the Dozen Distinctive Destinations program to highlight how historic preservation helps communities create a sustainable future and a strong economy through heritage tourism.  Love the list?  Support the work of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and help us spread the word about the power of preservation.

Preservation Alliance Homeowner Workshop: Repairing Wood Windows

May 6, 2010 6:30pm

In order to meet the need for information about the care and maintenance of historic properties, the Preservation Alliance offers an ongoing series of Homeowner Workshops in the spring and fall targeted to the owners, and aspiring owners, of older and historic homes.  A key educational and outreach component of the Preservation Alliance's Neighborhood Preservation Programs, the Homeowner Workshops have been very well received, with over 2,000 people having taken advantage of the free programs since they were introduced in the Fall of 2006.  Workshop attendees have the opportunity to learn from a broad variety of preservation professionals on a range of topics including: working with architects and contractors; roofing on historic buildings; historic windows; and masonry and pointing. The workshops include either visual presentations or hands-on demonstrations followed by a question-and-answer time.

SPRING 2010 WORKSHOPS

Lecture Workshops in Kensington

All Kensington workshops start at 6:30pm

Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral Street

  • Energy Efficiency in Older Houses Wednesday, April 14
  • Wood Window Maintenance and Repair Wednesday, April 21
  • Flat Roofs: Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Wednesday, April 28
  • Masonry and Pointing Wednesday, May 5

“Hands On” Workshops at Historic RittenhouseTown

All Historic RittenhouseTown workshops start at 6:30pm

206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia

Directions: http://www.rittenhousetown.org/contact/directions.html

  • Wood Repairs Thursday, April 15
  • Paints and Painting Thursday, April 22
  • Exterior Masonry Thursday, April 29
  • Repairing Wood Windows Thursday, May 6


The most recent set of workshops were held in September in October in Tacony and Historic Rittenhousetown. Special thanks our collaborators and presenters:

Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, the Energy Coordinating Agency, Ray Nocella Roofing, Preservation Works, Ltd., and Andrew R. Palewski Architectural Preservation.

The next series of workshops will take place in the spring of 2010 and complete details will be posted on this page. For more information about the program contact: Patrick Hauck at 215.546.1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com

Preservation Alliance Homeowner Workshop: Exterior Masonry

April 29, 2010 6:30pm

In order to meet the need for information about the care and maintenance of historic properties, the Preservation Alliance offers an ongoing series of Homeowner Workshops in the spring and fall targeted to the owners, and aspiring owners, of older and historic homes.  A key educational and outreach component of the Preservation Alliance's Neighborhood Preservation Programs, the Homeowner Workshops have been very well received, with over 2,000 people having taken advantage of the free programs since they were introduced in the Fall of 2006.  Workshop attendees have the opportunity to learn from a broad variety of preservation professionals on a range of topics including: working with architects and contractors; roofing on historic buildings; historic windows; and masonry and pointing. The workshops include either visual presentations or hands-on demonstrations followed by a question-and-answer time.

SPRING 2010 WORKSHOPS

Lecture Workshops in Kensington

All Kensington workshops start at 6:30pm

Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral Street

  • Energy Efficiency in Older Houses Wednesday, April 14
  • Wood Window Maintenance and Repair Wednesday, April 21
  • Flat Roofs: Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Wednesday, April 28
  • Masonry and Pointing Wednesday, May 5

“Hands On” Workshops at Historic RittenhouseTown

All Historic RittenhouseTown workshops start at 6:30pm

206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia

Directions: http://www.rittenhousetown.org/contact/directions.html

  • Wood Repairs Thursday, April 15
  • Paints and Painting Thursday, April 22
  • Exterior Masonry Thursday, April 29
  • Repairing Wood Windows Thursday, May 6


The most recent set of workshops were held in September in October in Tacony and Historic Rittenhousetown. Special thanks our collaborators and presenters:

Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, the Energy Coordinating Agency, Ray Nocella Roofing, Preservation Works, Ltd., and Andrew R. Palewski Architectural Preservation.

The next series of workshops will take place in the spring of 2010 and complete details will be posted on this page. For more information about the program contact: Patrick Hauck at 215.546.1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com

Preservation Alliance Homeowner Workshop: Paints and Painting

April 22, 2010 6:30pm

In order to meet the need for information about the care and maintenance of historic properties, the Preservation Alliance offers an ongoing series of Homeowner Workshops in the spring and fall targeted to the owners, and aspiring owners, of older and historic homes.  A key educational and outreach component of the Preservation Alliance's Neighborhood Preservation Programs, the Homeowner Workshops have been very well received, with over 2,000 people having taken advantage of the free programs since they were introduced in the Fall of 2006.  Workshop attendees have the opportunity to learn from a broad variety of preservation professionals on a range of topics including: working with architects and contractors; roofing on historic buildings; historic windows; and masonry and pointing. The workshops include either visual presentations or hands-on demonstrations followed by a question-and-answer time.

SPRING 2010 WORKSHOPS

Lecture Workshops in Kensington

All Kensington workshops start at 6:30pm

Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral Street

  • Energy Efficiency in Older Houses Wednesday, April 14
  • Wood Window Maintenance and Repair Wednesday, April 21
  • Flat Roofs: Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Wednesday, April 28
  • Masonry and Pointing Wednesday, May 5

“Hands On” Workshops at Historic RittenhouseTown

All Historic RittenhouseTown workshops start at 6:30pm

206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia

Directions: http://www.rittenhousetown.org/contact/directions.html

  • Wood Repairs Thursday, April 15
  • Paints and Painting Thursday, April 22
  • Exterior Masonry Thursday, April 29
  • Repairing Wood Windows Thursday, May 6


The most recent set of workshops were held in September in October in Tacony and Historic Rittenhousetown. Special thanks our collaborators and presenters:

Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, the Energy Coordinating Agency, Ray Nocella Roofing, Preservation Works, Ltd., and Andrew R. Palewski Architectural Preservation.

The next series of workshops will take place in the spring of 2010 and complete details will be posted on this page. For more information about the program contact: Patrick Hauck at 215.546.1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com

Preservation Alliance Homeowner Workshop: Wood Repairs

April 15, 2010 6:30pm

In order to meet the need for information about the care and maintenance of historic properties, the Preservation Alliance offers an ongoing series of Homeowner Workshops in the spring and fall targeted to the owners, and aspiring owners, of older and historic homes.  A key educational and outreach component of the Preservation Alliance's Neighborhood Preservation Programs, the Homeowner Workshops have been very well received, with over 2,000 people having taken advantage of the free programs since they were introduced in the Fall of 2006.  Workshop attendees have the opportunity to learn from a broad variety of preservation professionals on a range of topics including: working with architects and contractors; roofing on historic buildings; historic windows; and masonry and pointing. The workshops include either visual presentations or hands-on demonstrations followed by a question-and-answer time.

SPRING 2010 WORKSHOPS

Lecture Workshops in Kensington

All Kensington workshops start at 6:30pm

Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral Street

  • Energy Efficiency in Older Houses Wednesday, April 14
  • Wood Window Maintenance and Repair Wednesday, April 21
  • Flat Roofs: Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Wednesday, April 28
  • Masonry and Pointing Wednesday, May 5

“Hands On” Workshops at Historic RittenhouseTown

All Historic RittenhouseTown workshops start at 6:30pm

206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia

Directions: http://www.rittenhousetown.org/contact/directions.html

  • Wood Repairs Thursday, April 15
  • Paints and Painting Thursday, April 22
  • Exterior Masonry Thursday, April 29
  • Repairing Wood Windows Thursday, May 6


The most recent set of workshops were held in September in October in Tacony and Historic Rittenhousetown. Special thanks our collaborators and presenters:

Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, the Energy Coordinating Agency, Ray Nocella Roofing, Preservation Works, Ltd., and Andrew R. Palewski Architectural Preservation.

The next series of workshops will take place in the spring of 2010 and complete details will be posted on this page. For more information about the program contact: Patrick Hauck at 215.546.1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com