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Exciting New Story Trail in Pennypack on the Delaware
Have you seen new sign posts and planter boxes in the north woods of Pennypack on the Delaware? It’s all part of a new initiative between Riverfront North Partnership and students from Youth Volunteer Corps Philly. Youth Volunteer Corps of Philadelphia (YVC) partnered with Riverfront North Partnership through its new Park Ambassadors Program to create…
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Tacony Boat Launch Redesign – Take Our Survey!
We’re excited to announce that Riverfront North Partnership (RNP) and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation are working to design an improved Tacony Boat Launch that better meets the needs of our community – and that includes YOU! This project to reimagine the Tacony Boat Launch site on Princeton Avenue, is officially underway and the next phase…
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We’re Hiring – Stewardship Assistant
We’re hiring! Riverfront North Partnership is seeking a Stewardship Assistant to help maintain the trails and parks of our 11-mile envisioned greenway. Information on how to apply can be found on our JOBS page. Resumes and cover letters must be received by December 3rd, 2021.
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350 Trees Now Planted and Given Out In Northeast Philadelphia
Northeast Philadelphia is a little bit greener this November. Riverfront North Partnership and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership collaborated on five events in October to plant and give away over 350 trees in the Frankford and Holmesburg Neighborhoods. This effort was made possible by partnership with Arbor Day Foundation and Bank of America. “This project enabled us…
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Trail Tales
TRAIL TALES: Meet some of the fine folks frequenting and volunteering in the Riverfront North parks and trails! Meet Edward Meet Edward. He volunteered his time two weekends in a row this October to plant hundreds of trees at Pennypack on the Delaware. “I’m glad to be able to come on out and help…
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Free Yard Trees Now Available!
Riverfront North Partnership and TTF Watershed Partnership are teaming up with Arbor Day Foundation and Bank of America to bring free trees to Frankford and Holmesburg, as well as plant hundreds of trees in Northeast Philly. Ready to be part of the fun? There are two ways to get involved: Get a free tree and plant…
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October Bridesburg Cleanup
On Saturday, October 9, Bridesburg got a whole lot tidier! Thanks to the leadership Jerry Houck of the Boys and Girls Club, Yvonne Stephens and some funding from BIG, crews of staff/members of the Boys and Girls Club, Riverfront North and Bridesburg residents tackled the Bridge Street and Orthodox Street corridors, plus all around the…
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Winner of the 2021 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
We are honored to be recognized as a 2021 winner of the Governor’s Award for environmental excellence! The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is open to any Pennsylvania business, farm, government agency, educational institution, non-profit organization and individual that has created, or participated in, the development of a project that promotes environmental stewardship in Pennsylvania….
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Pat and Cecilia
Pat and his 5 year-old granddaughter Cecilia bird watch, bike, walk, and spend time together at Pennypack on the Delaware often. Sometimes they stop to chat with us and share what they’ve seen that day and ask questions about plants. This summer we asked them if they have any special trees 🌳 at in…
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5 Things to do along Riverfront North this October…
Fall in love with fall along Riverfront North’s many trails and parks! Here are 5 fun things to try this month: 5. Catch a movie by the river… That’s right! We’re hosting free outdoor movies in the river parks. This month catch the throwback classic, OG “Space Jam” with MJ at Pennypack on the Delaware…