SAN Project Showcase and SRRF Grant Announcement

120 West Northwestern Avenue,Philadelphia PA 19118

17 September, 2021

Description

Tour the watershed stewardship projects implemented at Northwestern Stables and learn about this year's SRRF grant awardees! In lieu of our annual bus tour, the Schuylkill Action Network partners are hosting an outdoor project showcase of the Northwestern Stables agricultural projects in Philadelphia. After touring the Stables, guests will hear from speakers about the 2021 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund grantees for environmental restoration projects within the Schuylkill Watershed. Agenda 9:45 -10:00am Find parking, gather, and check-in10:00am Official welcome and start event10:00 -10:45am Walking tour of projects including paddock improvements, runoff improvements, and manure improvements from Northwestern Stables and NRCS staff10:45 -11:15am Presentations and SRRF Grant Announcements 11:15-12:00 Picnic Lunch & NetworkingLunch A free lunch will be served after the event courtesy of Schuylkill River Greenways and the Schuylkill Action Network. Each guest will have an individually packaged item and there are several picnic tables both inside and outside to sit at. Upon registering, you may select if you are interested in eating with us and what your dietary restrictions are. Travel For attendees arriving by car, parking will be free street parking on either side of Northwestern Ave or on neighboring side streets. For attendees arriving by public transportation, the 97 and L SEPTA buses have a bus stop Germantown Pike & Northwestern Ave, just a one minute walk away. More information is available at SEPTA.org. We will gather at the side entrance to the Stables closest to Germantown Ave. If you walk through the main gate, turn left and follow the path until you reach the side of the barn. Please do not walk through any barn or stables unless guided by a staff member. COVID-19 Recommendations This event will be largely outdoors, but we ask all guests to bring a mask. Attendance is currently limited to 50 people limited to change and first come first served; additional guests will be placed on a waiting list. Attendees will receive an email the week and day before the event outlining COVID guidelines and logistics. Other Logistics This location is not ADA accessible. Rain or shine! *CLOSED TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS* If you have questions, or if you are unable to attend and would like the event to be livestreamed or recorded, please contact Erica at [email protected] Members of the Schuylkill Action Network share information, expertise, and technology to help each other achieve a shared vision of clean water and a healthy environment for the Schuylkill River and its tributaries.