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Friends of Vernon Park holds open meetings from 6-7 p.m. on the Third Monday of each month. For details, please subscribe to our mailing list. All are welcome!
Upcoming Open Monthly Meetings:
- October 20 (remote via Zoom)
- November 17 (remote via Zoom)
- December 15 (remote via Zoom)
During the colder months and in inclement weather, we meet virtually via Zoom. In the warmer months, we meet in-person in the park (byo blanket or chair). Email info@friendsofvernonpark.org with any questions.
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Author Archives: Friends of Vernon Park
Please Tell Pennsylvania Senators that our Parks are Not for Sale!
From http://www.philaparks.org/: The PA State legislature is considering a bill that would put acres of Pennsylvania’s parks, open spaces, trails, and other public lands at risk for quick sale by cash-strapped local governments. Yesterday the Senate Appropriations Committee approved House … Continue reading
Free Tree Tenders Classes for those living in the TTF watershed: Germantowners, This Means You!
Free Tree Tenders Classes for those living in the TTF watershed by Abington, PA Shade Tree Commission on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12:40am · The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) works with many larger stakeholders in Philadelphia and Montgomery County … Continue reading
Fall Flea Market October 27, 2012
Vendors Register Online Here: or Download the application here programs@friendsofvernonpark.org
A Great Day in the Park
Special Thanks to all of our activity leaders and community partners, food truck vendors (delicious!), picnic guests, neighbors, and helping hands. We had a great time in the Park and look forward to organizing the next Family Fun Day. Your … Continue reading
Wednesday’s Work Day
We were extremely lucky to have the 10-person team from the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) yesterday. They worked really hard at cleaning out drains, clearing the edges of the paths and weeding the garden beds around the Center … Continue reading
Germantown Photo Walk June 30th
download the PDF here: GTownPhotoWalk_Flyer
Welcome Andrew!
Join us as we welcome Andrew Humbert, the new Summer Maintenance Attendant from Philly Parks & Rec.
Awards for Vernon Park!
The Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) held a special event at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center on Thursday, May 31. A number of awards were given, including four people from Germantown involved in Friends of Vernon Park and other … Continue reading
Gardening in the Park
★ Calling all early bird gardeners. On Wednesday, June 6 from 8:00 – 9:00 am we plan to put plants in the places in the rain garden where the original plants did not survive. Also one or two plants into … Continue reading
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