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PENNSBURG NATURE PRESERVE
Planting and restoration work
of the Macoby Creek
April 24, 2010
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Volunteers listen to the plans for the morning.
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Coucilors Lord and Mensch plant tall grasses.
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John Monroe, Environmental Engineer, provides instructions for the day of planting and streambed restoration.
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Mayor Ritchey lends a hand.
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Volunteers planting.
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Councilor Landis assists with streambed work on the Macoby Creek.
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The Macoby Creek.
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Pennsburg Community Park,
E.8th Street, Pennsburg |
Pennsburg Borough
acquired two parcels of land along
East 8th Street and Long Alley in March
of 1999. The first property
measured approximately 10.14 acres
and the second, 3.6 acres. In
November of 2005, the Borough
purchased the former Green Lane Tool
and Die building adjacent to the
park. This parcel adds 4.6 acres to
the total park area. Together
these properties are now known as
the Pennsburg Community Park. On March
10, 2009, demolition began on the
Green Lane Tool & Die building.
Future plans for the area include a
playground, walking trails and
picnic spots.
PENNSBURG COMMUNITY PARK SITE PLAN
GREEN LANE TOOL &
DIE DEMOLITION
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photos to enlarge image.
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Pennsburg Nature
Preserve,
E.5th Street, Pennsburg |
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The
Pennsburg Nature Preserve, located off of East
5th Street, is the perfect location to spend a
peaceful afternoon. Enjoy the walking
trails or take a chair and sit in the shade and
enjoy the sounds of the Macoby Creek. Our goal
is to continue to improve this area. If you are
interested in volunteering your services to help
maintain this important Open Space area, please
contact the Borough Office at 215-679-4546, ext.
3.
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In August of 2002, the Borough of Pennsburg, applied for and received a
Growing Greener Grant from
the Department of Environmental Protection in
the amount of $44,550.00. The grant monies were used to make improvements at
the 5+ acre Nature Preserve on Macoby Street. Due to the
impact of land use in our community, storm water run-off into Macoby
Creek was a concern. With the help of Monroe Ecological Services and local volunteers, the
streambed restoration project was completed in April of 2006. Many man hours of labor went
in to the construction and installation of "fascines"
which helped to stabilize over 400 feet
of the Macoby Creek bed. Selectively planted grasses and shrubs
aided in further
securing the area. Nearby,
volunteers helped to establish
a tall grass meadow and
butterfly garden along with planting over 100
trees.
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Pennsburg Community Ball
Field |
The first game played on the
Pennsburg Community Ball Field was on May 5, 1999. Long time Council
Member Phyllis Bittenbender, threw out the first pitch.
Today, the ball field is maintained by the borough and is used by several softball
leagues on a regular basis.
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The Pennsburg Community Ball Field is available for use
by leagues, groups, and organizations. Groups should
contact the Pennsburg Borough Office at 215-679-4546
ext.3, to inquire about scheduling.
All teams belonging to an organization or league
must be able to provide proof of insurance and sign
Release and Hold Harmless agreements. To download a
copy of the Release and Hold Harmless agreement,
click on the link:
Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
(word document)
Release and Hold
Harmless Agreement (pdf)
The ball field is open to public
use anytime there is not a
scheduled game. There are no
fees for use of the field. |
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