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Winter 2018 Volume 27 • Number 4 Conserving the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley for 94 years WINTER 2018 VOLUME 27 • NUMBER 4 Photo by Brian Mudri FIRST PLACE, Structure Biennial Photo Contest See all the winners, p. 10 ATC 2018 Speaking of Recognizing Our Roundup p. 4 Watershed Protection… p. 6 Volunteers p. 12 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR FOWwas founded in 1924 when a group of concerned citizens came together to restore Wissahickon Valley Park after a winter storm destroyed more than 200 trees. Get ready to help us celebrate this exemplary beginning and our 95th anniversary in 2019 with two main events—a mega 40 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 108, volunteer workday and a celebratory gala—and much more. Philadelphia, PA 19118-3324 Today, our group of concerned citizens is a lot larger (215) 247-0417 • [email protected] • fow.org (2,600+), but we’re still working together to manage tree falls and other problems impacting our beloved park. In The mission of Friends of the Wissahickon is to conserve the natural beauty and wildness of the “Watershed Watch” (p.6), you’ll learn about the biggest Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public threat to the health of the Wissahickon Creek and what interest therein. a unique partnership is doing about it, and also how an impressive team of young community-based scientists is OFFICERS monitoring the issue. Jeff Harbison, President Another group of involved individuals rose to the third Richard Kremnick, Treasurer annual All Trails Challenge and, as they were exploring David Pope, Secretary PAST PRESIDENTS Cindy Affleck Today, our group of concerned citizens is a lot Charles Dilks Robert A. Lukens larger (2,600+), but we’re still working together David Pope John Rollins to manage tree falls and other problems Edward C. Stainton Robert T. Vance Jr. impacting our beloved park. Will Whetzel BOARD MEMBERS Sarah Weidner Asthiemer Martha Kennedy all 50 miles of the park’s trails, raised $31,000 to benefit FOW’s conservation mission. Christine Bamberger Richard Kremnick See highlights from this increasingly popular fundraising activity on p. 4. Chris Bentley Fred Magaziner Kevin Berkoff Michael L. Marchino Speaking of popular activities, we received more than 430 images from over 150 Tai-ming Chang John Meigs photographers in the Biennial Photo Contest, including “Snowy Covered Bridge,” the Stephanie Craighead Hooman Parsia first-place entry in the Structure category, which graces this newsletter’s cover. Check Emily Daeschler David Pope out the other winning photos from our most successful contest yet on p. 10 and enjoy Alyssa Edwards Jean Sachs Samuel Finney Janice Sykes-Ross more photos capturing the fun from FOW’s most recent family events: Whispers Along Jeff Harbison Garrett Trego the Wissahickon (p. 16) and Winter in the Wissahickon (p. 18). Nina Hoe James Walker As we say hello to a new year, we say goodbye to two friends who are no longer Louise Johnston Patricia R. West Susan Wilmerding with us, but whose impact on the park lives on. We will remember the contributions of FOW’s Structures Crew founder Ed Stainton, who passed away in the fall, in a future STAFF issue of the newsletter. In this issue, we fondly recall the legacy of Sioux Baldwin at the Maura McCarthy, Executive Director Andorra Tree House (p. 17). Ruffian Tittmann, Deputy Director We proudly honored our 1,112 volunteers (p. 12) for the more than 11,688 hours Audrey Simpson, Business Manager they worked during 2018. It takes a lot of effort to care for Wissahickon Valley Park and Denise Larrabee, Senior Editor there are many ways to contribute. Our 2019 calendar is on sale now, as are fun FOW Sarah Marley, Development and Outreach Director and Wissahickon-related items, like T-shirts, books, and maps (which make great gifts). Peg Shaw, Director of Land Management If you’re not a member, please consider becoming one or giving an FOW membership Laura Feragen, Editor/Publicist as a gift. On behalf of everyone at FOW, we are grateful to all our friends. Wishing you Giulia Morrone, Development Manager and yours all the best in 2019! Lorraine Awuku, Development Manager Ashley Velez, Executive Assistant Cesali Renn, Development 2019 PUBLIC and Outreach Assistant MEETING Shawn Green, Volunteer Coordinator Friends of the Wissahickon will host its annual Public Meeting on January 23, 2019, to share NEWSLETTER progress on its Sustainable Trails Initiative and Denise Larrabee, Senior Editor Maura McCarthy, other projects, and discuss upcoming projects Laura Feragen, Editor Executive Director for 2019. Join us at the New Covenant Church of Moon Design, Layout Philadelphia (7500 Germantown Avenue) from 6-8 pm. Visit fow.org/ events for more details. Printed on recycled paper. 2 Winter 2018 • Friends of the Wissahickon BRIEFLY NOTED VALLEY TALK NOTES FOW hosted three Valley Talks this past fall. In September, Pouné Saberi, MD, MPH, president of the board of directors of Physicians for Social Responsibility, presented “What the Catfish Saw: Climate Change in the Wissahickon. Climate change has been impacting human health and is now recognized as one of the greatest public health threats of FOW CALENDAR our time. In the lecture, Dr. Saberi FOW’s 2019 calendar is now available at discussed ways climate change shop.fow.org. It’s full of beautiful seasonal makes us sick. photos from our Instragram that will give An estimated 360 million to one billion birds collide with windows annually in the United you daily motivation to head to the woods States, making it one of the most significant conservation issues affecting birds today. and enjoy our beautiful park whenever you can. In November, Valley Talk participants learned the causes of bird-window collisions and how to prevent them during a presentation by Keith Russell, Program Manager for Urban Conservation for Audubon Pennsylvania. In December, Delaware Riverkeeper and environmental activist Maya van Rossum presented “The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment. Currently advancing The Green Amendment movement nationwide, she discussed her new best-selling book by the same name and how members can become more engaged with environmental and water advocacy related to the Wissahickon Watershed. Valley Talks in 2018 were sponsored by SPRING 2019 VALLEY TALKS Chestnut Hill Hospital. SAVE THE DATES! MARCH 19, APRIL 16, MAY 14, JUNE 11 6 PM AT VALLEY GREEN INN Thank you to PECO HELP FOW CELEBRATE ITS for investing in Wissahickon Valley Park! Their donation will help finance one of FOW’s Sustainable Trails Initiative projects, and will be used to stabilize tread and improve TH ANNIVERSARY sustainability along the Yellow Trail. We are so grateful for their support! 95 IN 2019 As part of PECO’s 2018 Green Region Open Space program, which provides grants MEGA VOLUNTEER WORKDAY to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to plan for, protect, and improve open land JUNE 1 (NATIONAL TRAILS DAY) in our area, they awarded $10,000 grants to three Philadelphia-based organizations. GALA CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 11 The other organizations were the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Riverfront North Partnership. …AND MUCH MORE! Friends of the Wissahickon • Winter 2018 3 2018 Susan Schewel was the top individual fundraiser. Over 200 Challengers participated in FOW’s All Trails Challenge ATC (ATC) 2018. They hiked, walked, ran, and rode on bikes and By the Numbers on horseback throughout Wissahickon Valley Park to raise $31,000 $31,000 for the continued conservation of this beautiful Raised and important asset. For the third year, the ATC was an 450+ Challengers exciting months-long event that encouraged people of and Donors all ages and fitness levels to explore all 50 miles of its scenic trails, and invite their friends, family, and coworkers More than 7,000 to sponsor them. Challengers hiked more miles and raised miles completed more money for the Wissahickon than in the previous two years. The 2018 Challenge began on September 4 and ended (appropriately) on November 27, Giving Tuesday. It included fun kickoff and closing parties at Wissahickon Brewing Co., mileage and fundraising incentives, lots of give-aways, and scheduled hikes and walks with great prizes, including exclusive vacations for the top mileage and fundraising participants. Challenger Clare Green takes a break at Hermit’s Cave. Thanks to all the participants and our sponsors, as well as the FOW Trail Ambassadors who led ATC hikes and volunteers who helped at Challenge events. “FOW is grateful to everyone involved in the ATC. We can’t care for the Wissahickon without your support,” said Executive Director Maura McCarthy, who also led several hikes during the Challenge. Funds raised will help restore historical park structures, eliminate invasive plant species, monitor watershed management issues, and make trails sustainable. Plan now to join us for the All Trails Challenge 2019! Beth Doreian is one proud Challenger. TOPPING THE CHARTS Top Individual Fundraiser - Susan Schewel (The Philly Special) - $2,690 Top Team Fundraiser - PC Hikes/William Penn FOW Board President Jeff Harbison Charter School Team - $2,030 (700+ miles total) (right) chats with ATC Challengers at the finale party held at Top Individual Mileage – Johan Anestad Wissahickon Brewing Company. (Cypres and Johan ATC Challenge) – 456 miles 4 Winter 2018 • Friends of the Wissahickon Thank you to our sponsors! g community to ildin geth Bu er At Univest, we’ve dedicated ourselves to supporting the communities we serve for more than 140 years, holding true to the values and principles that helped shape us. It’s why wherever you are in life or business, you can bank here to get there. FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR LIFE LESS WAITING. QUALITY CARE. COMMITTED TO CARING FOR YOU WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF YOUR ARRIVAL. Advanced Primary Stroke Center Friends of the Wissahickon • Winter 2018 5 WATERSHED WATCH COMMUNITIES CONNECTING FOR A CLEAN WISSAHICKON he Wissahickon Creek may be shallow but its problems run deep.
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