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Recent Events
Members Only Bird Walk - Saturday, June 13th, 2010
25 members of the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association encountered 41 species including a Great Blue Heron, Mourning Doves and the Eastern Phoebe at this exclusive and educational event led by Jack Solomon and Chuck Tague. Click here for the full list of birds!
Spring Stream Sweep - Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Volunteers helping keep Nine Mile Run clean
Frick Park Work Day - Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Over 60 volunteers showed up on this beautiful Spring morning to help close rogue paths, seed and clean up.
Thanks for coming out!
Winter Tree ID - Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Luke Stamper and Ranger Tim lead our intrepid group as we braved cold temperatures and snow to learn about identifying trees in the winter by their bark and buds.
2009 State of the Watershed - Saturday, November 7th, 2009
This year's State of the Watershed event was a great success! Over 50 attendees had the chance to hear from NMRWA, ask questions, learn about wetlands from our keynote speaker Tom Biebighauser and participate in some exciting workshops.
Keynote Speaker Tom Biebighauser addresses attendees
at Frick Environmental Charter School
about the importance of healthy wetlands.
Right, discussion during a coffee break. Below, Tom discusses the effects of erosion from stormwater buildup and how to construct a rain garden.
This event was generously supported by Coca-Cola North America.
Peebles Square Tree Planting - October 24th, 2009
Program Assistants Justin Hynicka and Sara Madden instruct volunteers on the proper way to plant trees.
Volunteers from the Student Conservation Association, Public Allies, and the neighborhood show off their digging skills.
SCA volunteers after a hard day's work!