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Author: Janet Bernstein
TreePhilly Yard Tree Giveaway a Success
It went really well. They ended up setting up in the 2nd Baptist parking lot across the street from the intended site, the Wilmot playground, because there was more room. The Church members were really helpful. People lined up early for their trees, and while I don’t have the exact numbers, I would say at least 2/3 of people that signed up for a tree got theirs on Wed. People were excited, and a lot of people had checked the tree choices online and knew what they wanted!
Hasan Malik of the NE TreeTenders, Andrew Emma (PHS Tree Tenders) and students from Lincoln HS horticulture/environment program provided demonstrations on how to plant and mulch the trees- (the HS students were great) volunteers and Park staff helped people choose the best tree for their yard, and gave further advice on how to plant and care for their new trees.
All people getting a tree got some individual attention and a Wells Fargo tote bag containing info about their tree and tree care. Volunteers included members of the Frankford Garden Club, the Frankford Parks Group (including Jason Dawkins, staff for Councilwoman Maria Q Sanchez), the Frankford CDC, members of the 2nd Baptist Church, and the Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.
The next TreePhilly giveaway is Saturday, April 28th, from 10am-1pm at the same location.
TreePhilly’s Yard Tree Giveaway in Frankford is next week!
TreePhilly’s Yard Tree Giveaway in Frankford is next week! Only people who have registered will be able to get a tree. If you did not register for a tree, there will be another Yard Tree Give-away in the Fall, and you can sign up starting in June. See TreePhilly info below.
341 trees (62 large, 279 small) will be distributed at Wilmot Playground, Mulberry and Meadow Streets, Philadelphia PA 19124, across from the Second Baptist Church – trees will be stored in the church parking lot Wednesday, April 25th from 4-7pm and Saturday, April 28th, from 10am-1pm
contact for more information-
Erica Smith Fichman TreePhilly Manager Urban Forestry & Ecosystem Management Philadelphia Parks & Recreation One Parkway, 10th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215.683.0217 erica.smith@phila.gov TREEPHILLY.ORGor Janet E. Bernstein 6946 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19135 (267) 982-9620 c jamberstone@gmail.com
26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration
Come and Join us for the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration in Frankford, on Monday, January 16th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am The Breakfast will be hosted by the Sankofa Freedom Academy, 4256 Paul Street (formerly Mater Dolorosa School, one block east of Frankford Ave) Doors will open at 8:30 am. This is a Free Event and Meal to All
FOOD DRIVE SUPPORT – Please Bring a Can for Local Food Banks
The Breakfast Celebration is a Youth event focused around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the goals and aspirations of the Civil Rights movements with included equitable work, pay, peaceable assembly and desegregation.
The Frankford Coalition of Neighbors is a non-profit organization working to improve relations among the diverse economic, racial and ethnic groups in Frankford, while promoting volunteerism and community coalition building. For Information or to Volunteer CONTACT: Jennifer Powell-Folks at (215) 744-9170
Frankford Garden Club Newsletter for December
Please see the attached for our most recent newsletter. We have some exciting plans for the next few months as well as reports of our most recent events. This is the link to the newsletter.
