Along the Manayunk Canal

Event Archives 2007

Monday, December 3rd, 6:00pm-7:30 pm
Rain Barrel Workshop at Frankford Group Ministry
(4620 Griscom St., Philadelphia, PA 19124)
Philadelphia Water Department and Tookany, Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership


The workshop will provide a brief overview of the rainwater cycle, the importance of storm water management at the property level, and how to install and use a rain barrel. At the completion of the workshop, the first 50 households that pre-register for the seminar will be given a free 54-gallon Spruce Creek rain barrel. RSVP: Jeanne Waldowski at jeanne.waldowski@phila.gov or call 215.685.4945


Saturday, October 27, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Trunks for the 'Yunk Tree Planting Party
Friends of the Manayunk Canal and The Schuylkill Project
Trunks for the 'Yunk

Help us finish our beautification of a stretch of the Towpath at Fountain Street and the Canal by joining us to take part in our native tree planting. Refreshments and snacks provided as a thank you to our volunteers as well as a free exclusive new Schuylkill River t-shirt.  Additionally the Manayunk Brewery has invited all our volunteers to celebrate afterward at the Brewery with free food and drink specials!!  Don't miss this chance to help out & hang out!  This planting concludes the work of numerous clean up and invasive species management efforts that have already taken place at this location throughout this past spring and summer.  We hope to use this model to continue to beautify other stretches of the Towpath.

Change a Light, Change the World
Friends of the Manayunk Canal and the U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR

  • Sat, October 27, 12:00 pm ~  Manayunk Brewery after Trunks for the 'Yunk Tree Planting
    • Sat, November 3, 9:00am-12:00pm ~ Leverington Parking Lot Recycling Drop-off
    • Wed, November 7, 7:30pm ~ Venice Island at Manayunk Neighborhood Council Meeting


    Join us to learn how to put money in your pocket, improve local air quality and reduce global warming at any of these three locally scheduled events and get a FREE ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED COMPACT FLORESCENT LAMP (CFL).  Changing out at least one incandescent light bulb and replacing it with a complact florescent lamp (CFL) will help you do your part to reducing some of the 20 percent of the nation's energy that is currently being used to light homes and will save you $$$ at the same time!

    Sunday, October 14, Two tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
    Kayak Tour of the Canal and Schuylkill River
    Hidden River Outfitters and The Schuylkill Project


    Begin the day with paddling instruction, then head up the canal for a fun morning of exploration by kayak before paddling back down the Schuylkill for lunch at the Manayunk Brewery. $50/person includes training session, guided tour, equipment rental and lunch (excluding alchohol). Limited space. Registration is required in advance. Contact Gwen Cohen, The Schuylkill Project, to reserve your space, (215) 482-9565, ext. 204.

    Tuesday, September 18th, 7:00pm
    The Schuylkill and Gateway Plan Meeting
    The Schuylkill Project

    Join us at the Manayunk Brew Pub, 2nd floor, to give your input on these plans that address transportation and streetscapes where Roxborough, East Falls and Manayunk come together.

    Sunday, September 16, Two tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
    Kayak Tour of the Canal and Schuylkill River
    Hidden River Outfitters and The Schuylkill Project

    Begin the day with paddling instruction, then head up the canal for a fun morning of exploration by kayak before paddling back down the Schuylkill for lunch at the Manayunk Brewery. $50/person includes training session, guided tour, equipment rental and lunch (excluding alchohol). Limited space. Registration is required in advance. Contact Gwen Cohen, The Schuylkill Project, to reserve your space, (215) 482-9565, ext. 204.

    Thursday, September 6, 5:00 pm
    Ribbon Cutting of Public Dock at Manayunk Brewery

    Join us for the ribbon cutting at the Manayunk Brewery celebrating the opening of the Manayunk Canal’s first public dock behind the Brewery at the canal.  There will be complimentary food, beverages and entertainment. All are welcome.  This celebration will also be a send-off party for the Manayunk Dragonboat Team, who is representing the United States at the World Championships in Sydney in September.

    Saturday, August 4, 10:00am – 1:30 pm
    Kayak Tour of the Canal and Schuylkill River
     Hidden River Outfitters and The Schuylkill Project

    Begin the day with paddling instruction, then head up the canal for a fun morning of exploration by kayak before paddling back down the Schuylkill for lunch at the Manayunk Brewery. $50/person includes equipment rental and lunch. Limited space. Contact Gwen Cohen, The Schuylkill Project, to reserve your space, (215) 482-9565, ext. 204.

    Wednesday, May 23rd, 1:00pm-3:00pm
    Canal Clean Up and Planting
     Dobson School 8th Grade, Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill Project

    Saturday, May 19th, 9:00am-12:00pm
    Philadelphia Cares Day Canal Clean Up
     Hosted By: Friends of the Manayunk Canal and the Schuylkill Project

    Saturday, May 12th, 8:00 – 10:00 am
    Bird Walk along the Manayunk Canal
     Schuylkill Center Bird Club and The Schuylkill Project

    Join the SCEE bird club for a series of small group explorations of the bird habitat along the Manayunk canal and bike path. Each small group will be led by an experienced birder. This is a great activity for the entire family! FREE.
    Contact Jenny Hoffman, Director of Education, (215) 482-7300, ext. 124 for details.

    Sunday, April 29th, 10:00am- 12:00pm
    Canal Clean Up at Fountain Street
     Fairmount Park, Friends of the Manayunk Canal and the Schuylkill Project

    Sunday, April 22nd, 10:00am-11:30am
    Historic and Environmental Walk along Manayunk Canal Towpath, Tour Guide: Sally Willig, Ph.D
     Hosted by Friends of the Manayunk Canal

    Friday, April 13th, 9:00am-11:00am
    Canal Clean Up at Fountain Street
     Fairmount Park, Dobson School 8th Grade and the Schuylkill Project