SKCP news, April 9th - 15th

Celebrate Earth Day by Planting Trees in the Neighborhood

If you would like to volunteer on planting day, please let us know by calling/texting 215-370-0099 or emailing greening@southkensingtoncommunity.org

We are still observing some COVID protocols including making assignments ahead of time where possible.

Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders is taking applications for trees to be planted in Fall '22

If you're interested in planting a tree.

Make a request online at https://pg-cloud.com/phs/?openform=request-a-tree or (spanish) https://pg-cloud.com/phs/?openform=request-a-tree#googtrans(en%7Ces) (Just select Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders from the pull down menu.)

or click here for a paper application

or email greening@southkensingtoncommunity.org and/or call/text 215-370-0099 for assistance in applying.

PHS Spring Tree Tender Basic Training
May 4, 11, 18, and 25

At the heart of SKCP's tree program is the work of the Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders which includes neighbors who have been trained by our partners at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in the biology, care, and planting of trees. OSK Tree Tenders have planted hundreds of trees throughout the neighborhood and advocate year round for tree canopy and a thoughtfully planted neighborhood scaled urban forest that benefits everyone.

This four-part program will teach any tree lover the basics such as identification, planting, tree biology, and proper care. The course will take place virtually over Zoom from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesdays throughout May. Scholarships available from PHS and from OSKTT for those interest in participating in neighborhood tree care/outreach, contact: greening@southkensingtoncommunity.org

To register: https://phsonline.org/events/tree-tenders-2022-spring

Welcome Allison

Hello! My name is Allison and I am the current NAC and office assistant at SKCP. I moved to Philadelphia in 2003 to go to Temple Architecture and never left (except for those 3 NYC years but let's not talk about those). I moved to Olde Kensington in 2016 and now call Benson Park my backyard and La Esquina my veggie garden.

I have worked full time in the neighborhood at Lost Bread Co since 2017. In my spare time I like to search through old maps, photos, and articles about Olde/South Kensington and Philadelphia. Got any old photos of the intersection of Jefferson St and Lawrence St?

Email: ACarafa@southkensingtoncommunity.org.

Making Place Matters at The Clay Studio
Saturday, April 23rd 2-4PM

Congratulations to the Clay Studio on their beautiful new home! It has been a long time coming and we are excited to have them as neighbors at last.

Join us on Saturday, April 23rd, from 2-4 pm for the inaugural exhibition Making Place Matter, a partnership with the community that has been in the works for the past few years.

An overview of work for the project can be found here:
https://www.theclaystudio.org/making-place-matter

Turn Your Street Into A Playstreet This Summer

More than 50 years ago, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation started Playstreets. This program closes designated streets to traffic so that kids have a safe place to play when school is out. A key feature of the program are the nutritious meals and snacks provided to children. This is important during the summer months when school meals are not available.
 

Playstreets take place in every neighborhood of the city. 300 to 350 city streets take part during the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At each Playstreet:

• Playstreet supervisors open and close the streets to traffic each day.

• Parks & Rec's Summer Food Service Program provides daily lunches or snacks.

• Participants can use free play equipment and supplies.

To host a PlayStreet or for more info visit: https://www.phila.gov/programs/playstreets/