FriendsOfPoquessing

Friends of Poquessing Watershed is a conservation group dedicated to the conservation and beautification of the Poquessing creek and its environs. Est. 1990.

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Love Philadelphia history? Learn how our partner, the Poquessing Trail of History project, is helping to re-discover the rich past of our watershed: https://t.co/snhiBcjyw4

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Come and join our Earth Day tree planting & park cleanup Sunday 4/27 1130 AM - 3 PM @ Byberry Friends 3001 Byberry Rd, Phila 19154
https://t.co/LjynychEpl

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The survey link https://t.co/bLWR2CSxAJ

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City of Philadelphia employees can take the survey, but are not eligible for the $100 gift card. 🧵<>

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Philadelphia Water & UPenn are calling on all Philadelphians to help better understand your experiences and awareness of pollution, rainwater and stormwater in your community!
To fill out the survey:
https://t.co/bLWR2CSxAJ
Will take less than 20 minutes to complete. 🧵/1

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Any Philadelphia resident who is 18 or older is eligible to take the survey.
No one should take this survey more than once.
You will have the chance to win a $100 gift card if you complete the survey. 🧵/2

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Please join Birdphilly for a birdwalk @ Poquessing Creek park in NE Philly! Spring migration is just starting and we should see plenty of birds stopping in Philly on their way to the breeding grounds. Meet at 14400 McNulty Rd zip 19154.
https://t.co/L124nYfyPH

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DYK we are a part of the Upstream Suburban Philly Watershed Collab (USP), one of the 8 priority areas in the larger DelawareRiver Watershed Initiative?
@PECPA created a StoryMap about USP. Click & scroll down to learn about the projects in our watershed:
https://t.co/o9yddIo26X

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PA DEP has been on the site of the acrylic latex spill since the first hours after it happened in Bristol and continues to monitor the situation. Follow updates: @PennsylvaniaDEP

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At this time, no contaminants have been found in our tap water system. Out of an abundance of caution, residents in the impacted areas may want to switch to bottled water. Follow our account and @PhilaOEM for updates.

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Meet at the McNulty Rd cul-de-sac (14400 McNulty Rd zip 19154).
Sturdy footwear is recommended as the ground can be wet and muddy. Expect to walk for 2-3 miles.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks [at] gmail .com
#birding #poquessing

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Saturday, January 21, 8:00 – 10:30 AM, join @brdphl and the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club for a bird walk @ Poquessing Creek Park in the Far NE Philly! Get outdoor to see woodpeckers, finches, sparrows, and - maybe - hawks. More:
https://t.co/Kekf8xHJkb

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Our November cleanup is Saturday the 12th 10am! Please join us for the #LoveYourPark Fall edition. Meet on #AcademyRd @ Torrey Rd, #Poquessing Valley Park.
#LYP #keepphillyclean #pickitupphilly #parkwood #poquessingcreek #poquessingwatershed

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@ConservationPA Thank you for being awesome!

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Our October cleanup this Sat the 8th! Please join our efforts - a part of the city-wide cleanup. Meet on Knights Rd across from PFCU. #fallEdition #phillyspringcleanupfalledition #phillyspringcleanup #keepphillyclean #pickitupphilly

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Celebrating National Honeybee Day? Explore our #DataViz to learn more about honey demand and the role imports play in complementing domestic honey production: https://t.co/s4GHGA5ulY.

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Our Apr cleanup is a part of the city-wide #PhillySpringCleanup day. Join us at Waldemire & Chalfont Drs, zip 19154, 10am to 1pm, Apr 2nd, Saturday.

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Newest additions to the PA Noxious Weed List: Callery pear, Japanese barberry, ravennagrass, glossy and common buckthorns, Japanese stiltgrass, and garlic mustard https://t.co/LdCGFgffFF

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The rain forecast has effectively canceled our Saturday cleanup. We will make a 3rd attempt @ Waldemire Dr on 4/2, the #PhillySpringCleanup Day.

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To our volunteers; the joint event @ #GlenFoerd has been postponed.

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*EVENT POSTPONED*
This morning's 9:30am volunteer opportunity at Glen Foerd is rescheduled to to a date and time TBD due to the new freezing rain and ice weather alert. We apologize for the last minute change due to the unexpected weather. Stay tuned for new date.