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From our friends at the TTF, Maple Sugaring in Tacony Creek Park on March 5th.
Learn what makes maple trees special and why we can use them to make maple syrup. “Tap” a tree & watch maple syrup being made. Taste syrup on a waffle! Dress warmly for the one-hour lesson. For adults and children ages 5+.
See details below.
Film screening and discussion Thursday night 6 to 8:30 PM at the TTF. See details below.
The TTF is having another interesting tour on November 7th. Ever wonder what’s up with Wingohocking Creek. This is one way to find out. See details in the flyer.
As part of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership‘s “Trails Through Time” series, local author and historian Fred Maurer presented a history of Whitaker Mill in Tacony Creek Park at the Historical Society of Frankford on Saturday evening, July 18th. With photographs, newspaper articles, and an engaging slide presentation, Fred shared the evolution of Henry Whitaker’s textile mill, built in 1813 at Cedar Grove along Tacony Creek. Those in the audience, many of whom live in the area adjacent to the original mill, enjoyed refreshments and the opportunity to view some of the Historical Society of Frankford’s items related to the Mill.
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The TTF Watershed Partnership, located in the repurposed Globe Dye Works at 4500 Worth Street in Frankford, shared maps and information on their ongoing efforts to improve the health and vitality of the watershed neighborhood by engaging communities in education, stewardship, restoration, and advocacy.
More information is available at www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org and www.ttfwatershed.org.
