Growing Ambler Greener

05/31/2023

That's a lot of 0.00's for the rain gage in the month of May!
Have you noticed how dry and parched your yard is?
Have you watered your tree?
Newly planted trees need water everyday during these dry spells. Please give your tree a 5 gallon drink of water at least every other day during this dry spell.

05/23/2023

Fifteen common sense ways to deal with w**ds without using Round Up.
Although, not sure I agree with Goodhouskeeping about dandelions being "w**ds", maybe prolific pollinator plants is a better term for these wind blown spreaders.
Now, time to tackle that thistle and gout w**d.

Those dandelions are toast.

05/02/2023

There is still time to register for Saturday, May 6th's Tree Tender class. We need trained volunteers to support growing area community tree canopies. Become a trained volunteer and learn how to plant bareroot trees!🌱🌳🌱

Explore a full calendar of PHS events throughout the year.

05/01/2023

The Lehigh River ranked #7 in American Rivers’ Most Endangered Rivers List of 2023 in the US due to poorly planned land development. The nomination came from PennFuture’s Campaign Manager for the Delaware River Basin, Donna Kohut, and she spent 9 months working with American Rivers on the video project and documenting how the large-scale Distribution Center development in the Poconos and throughout the Valley threatens the river and its tributaries.

Welcome to the April 2023 edition of PennFuture Citizen, the monthly newsletter highlighting regional news you should know and upcoming issues and events to watch. 

04/22/2023

Street trees for loved ones. This sugar maple has a new home on Linden Ave, thanks to this homeowner honoring a loved one. Street trees grow communities, increase property values, slow traffic, decrease crime, decrease heat island effect, and provide a shaded area when walking your pet or little ones🌳

02/27/2023

Local, native flora blooms brightly in February!

02/19/2023

How do you envision your dream home? Would it be downtown? Within walking distance of your job or school? Montgomery County would like your thoughts on housing and other important topics for its new Montco 2050 comprehensive plan. Visit https://www.montcopa.org/4213/Montco-2050 to participate!

02/12/2023

Enjoy parks and trails? This is just one of the important topics Montgomery County is seeking your input on for its new Montco 2050 comprehensive plan, which reflects public priorities/opinions. Visit https://www.montcopa.org/4213/Montco-2050 to share your thoughts and help shape Montco's future!

02/08/2023

Want to get started with planting a native garden?
Join the Brandywine Conservancy on February 9th at 7pm via zoom and learn more.

Are you looking to dedicate a special space to native plants but don’t know where to start? Join Stephanie Armpriester, Director of Conservation and Stewardship and Julia Steiner, Environmental Educator for Brandywine Conservancy to learn some best practices when researching and assessing site a...

02/05/2023

What is your opinion on transportation, jobs, parks and trails, and opportunities for growth in Montgomery County? Montco would like to hear your thoughts for its new Montco 2050 comprehensive plan. Visit https://www.montcopa.org/4213/Montco-2050.

02/04/2023

The Ambler Storytellers provide a historical perspective of Ambler while working to preserve the charm and architectural influences of a bygone era.

Michael Frost makes the case for preserving historic Ambler amid a development boom

02/02/2023

Help shape the future! Montgomery County wants your thoughts on topics that affect everyone’s quality of life for its Montco 2050 comprehensive plan. Visit https://www.montcopa.org/4213/Montco-2050 to give your opinion on traffic and transit, parks and trails, housing, economic growth, and more!