Sustainability Forum hosted by Germantown United May 8, 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

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GFS students’ service day at Vernon Park (4/19)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

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A wonderful group of hardworking students from Germantown Friends School pulled up leaves, dug weeds out of our really tough cocoanut matting in the rain garden, planted hostas near Germantown Avenue and cleared leaves from around our unfortunate butterfly bush that had been damaged by a falling tree. They also found time to chat, not only with each other, but with the seniors coming to the Center in the Park.

The rain garden looks so good now – can’t wait for the the native plants to begin their flowering cycle.

The Friends of Vernon Park are really grateful for this extra help. The park is very heavily used by many many different groups in Germantown, and making it a flowering, green and welcoming place is so important.

Thanks Again GFS!

-FOVP

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Philly Spring Cleanup: Germantown! This Saturday, April 13, 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Please consider joining the Germantown United, CDC, G-Town Restoration CDC, and 50 other businesses and organizations this Saturday to Germantown do its part in the 6th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup!

Please send an email to Luke Smith at a.lukesmith@gmail.com if willing to help.
Luke says: “I’ll follow up with instructions and where to meet. There will be a press event at Germantown and Chelten Ave. at 12:30 to celebrate our community’s united participation in the event.”

Please share this with your friends and neighbors! Thanks Germantown!

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Temple’s “Philadelphia Neighborhoods” Covers Countdown

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Temple’s “Philadelphia Neighborhoods” Covers Countdown

Thanks so much for your great article, video, photos and support!

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Countdown to Germantown Day: Recap

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Check out this great video, courtesy of Historic Germantown, covering Countdown to Germantown Day in Vernon Park last Saturday! Special thanks to Historic Germantown interns, Vincent and Stacy for capturing the day!

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Countdown to Germantown Day: Recap

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Vernon Park ‘peace pole’ dedication highlights Countdown to Germantown Day

April 8, 2013

By Alaina Mabaso for NewsWorks, @AlainaMabaso

(Photos: Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Thanks to Newsworks for being on the beat (and dancing to it too!) at Countdown to Germantown Day!

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Today: Pack City Council with Parks Advocates! 12:30pm

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Today: Pack City Council with Parks Advocates! 12:30pm

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Forecast says…

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

58 Degrees and Sunny! You know Vernon Park is going to Shine Bright!

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Countdown to Countdown

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Countdown to Countdown

(video by Newsworks.org)

Thank you to everyone who came out to the press conference this morning—especially Acclaim Academy for braving the cold and bringing your great dance moves!

Thank you to Newsworks.org, NBC and KYW for your support and excellent coverage.