Green Jenkintown

08/25/2026

Save the date! Sunday, October 4 is the annual Monarch Butterfly Celebration & Sustainability Fair. Join is in Jenkintown Town Square from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Check back here for more details!

07/28/2026

Did you know there are more than 30 species of amphibians in Pennsylvania? Amphibians eat insect pests and are a central part of many food webs.

Their moist, permeable skin makes amphibians vulnerable to drought and toxic substances, so they are exceptional indicators of ecosystem health.

Here are some tips to be a friend to amphibians ⤵️

07/27/2026

Beaver Hill Garden Club and JEAC collaboration!

JEAC did a follow up visit with the Beaver Hill Garden Club to see how their pollinator gardens were growing. The ladies are doing a great job!
L to R Suzanne Mc Allister, Anne Marie Hamill and Lisa Terry.

07/11/2026

Friendly reminders for yard debris pick up!

05/07/2026

This is event is now canceled.

Fox Chase Cancer Center and Briar Bush Nature Center team up to talk about the impact of Ozone Layer depletion and UV rays on our natural world. Join us for a discussion with Yash Chhabra and Kyrstin Schwarz on May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Borough Hall.

Yash Chhabra is an Assistant Professor, Fox Chase Cancer Center. Yash completed his PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Kyrstin Schwarz joined Briar Bush's staff in 2023 and has become a valued and dedicated part of the Environmental Education team. Kyrstin has a bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Wildlife Management with a minor in Education.

05/07/2026

Malvern is going green! Join us May 16 at Burke Park for food, fun and live music.

05/03/2026

UPDATE from the Commonwealth Drought Task Force ⁠💧

· A drought watch has been lifted for 22 counties.
· Berks, Lancaster, and Lehigh have drought status improved from Warning to Watch.

Conditions have improved across western Pennsylvania, but there is still significant recovery needed in many areas of PA, and why Watch and Warning Declarations continue in many counties.

Water suppliers or municipalities may continue to ask residents for conservation actions. Residents should always follow any notifications provided by their local water supplier.

Get more details on this update ⁠👉dep.pa.gov/drought

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

We want to thank the Jenkintown School students for doing such a great job picking up around their school property on Friday. We are all helping our community and our backyards!
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04/28/2026

Get ready for summer!
Fox Chase Cancer Center and Briar Bush Nature Center team up to talk about the impact of Ozone Layer depletion and UV rays on our natural world. Join us for a discussion with Yash Chhabra and Kyrstin Schwarz on May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Borough Hall.

Register today! Join us in person or on Zoom. Registration link is also in the comments https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AFAB2EA6FBCE9-62383279-safe

Yash Chhabra is an Assistant Professor, Fox Chase Cancer Center. Yash completed his PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Kyrstin Schwarz joined Briar Bush's staff in 2023 and has become a valued and dedicated part of the Environmental Education team. Kyrstin has a bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Wildlife Management with a minor in Education.