The CHCA encourages a sense of community and works to improve the quality of life in Chestnut Hill.
Visit us at Town Hall
8434 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, 215-248-8810
info@chestnuthill.org, www.chestnuthill.org
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Dear Friends & Neighbors, It is officially Spring! The flowers and budding trees look gorgeous! Chestnut Hill looks especially clean and beautiful this week thanks to all the hardworking volunteers who came out to last Saturday’s cleanup day here in Chestnut Hill. A special thanks goes out to Beth Wright whose great organizational skills made it all happen. Thank you also to the businesses and restaurants who provided refreshments and supplies for the volunteers. This event coincided with Philly Spring Cleanup and sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Chestnut Hill Business District, and Chestnut Hill Conservancy. Be on the lookout on Monday, April 13 (weather allowing) for the Pedestrian Safety Committee to be walking Germantown Ave. with representatives from the Phila. Streets Department to look at the condition of crosswalks (or lack of crosswalks) at each intersection and discuss the steps that can be taken short and long term to help protect pedestrians. Stay tuned for a calendar full of upcoming member events. If we have your email address and your membership is current, you’ll receive notification of each one and be given a link to register. They fill up quickly so don’t wait to register! Enjoy the daffodils and flowering magnolia trees, they always signal spring to me! Regards,
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CHCA MEMBER EVENTS – SPRING 2025
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One of the great benefits of being a CHCA member is that you have access to special events and activities all year long. Read below about upcoming events and be sure to register early, they fill up quickly. If you have any difficulty registering please contact Will at 215-248-8810.
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CHCA Members are invited to join us for a bird watching outing in the Wissahickon!
JoinTroy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC and the Whitemarsh Foundation as he leads our group from the Valley Green Inn to the covered bridge in search of the birds in Chestnut Hill’s backyard. Open to birders of all levels. Equipment will be provided. Sturdy footwear recommended.
This is event is full. Click here to sign up on the waitlist.
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The Chestnut Hill Community Association is proud to partner with the Whitemarsh Foundation to present the newest chapter of its educational series titled “Jewel of the Wissahickon – Rewilding the Dixon Meadow”.
CHCA members can join award-winning wildlife photographer and author Glenn Mason for a photographic journey of spring flora and wildlife, followed by a walk in the Preserve.
Learn about butterflies of the bird world, how the Foundation supports the Bluebird and Tree Swallow NestWatch research program, and why the rewilded Dixon Meadow is such an important link in preserving the local ecology of the Wissahickon and surrounding habitats that define our region.
Register here!
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Spring is coming, we can feel it in the air (some days)! The Chestnut Hill Tree Tenders, a volunteer group supported by the CHCA and the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, is looking for new committee members. The group coordinates free tree plantings twice a year in April and November. In addition to new committee members, it is asking for volunteers for its Spring planting of bareroot trees on April 12th. Want to hear more about getting involved, learn more about trees and meet new people in your community? See https://phsonline.org/programs/tree-programs/get-involved.
Or reach out to the Tree Tenders co-leaders:
James McNabb (973-229-6034 james@mcnabbstudios.com)
Jean Hemphill (215-485-7403 hemphill@ballardspahr.com)
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Robert Anderson | Anderson Ironworks
Saturday, May 3, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
8708 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Free, but registration is required, and space is limited for this in-person program.
Register HERE
Join the Chestnut Hill Conservancy and the Chestnut Hill Community Association for an extraordinary journey into ornamental ironwork with Robert Anderson, owner and partner of Anderson Ironworks. Anderson Ironworks has been a cornerstone of craftsmanship, blending traditional forging techniques with modern design to create stunning and functional metalwork that enhances architectural character. For decades, Anderson Ironworks has contributed to the beauty and functionality of local landmarks, including the Chestnut Hill Hotel and the MARKET at the Fareway. The company has also earned national acclaim for its meticulous attention to detail and excellence in design.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of ornamental ironworking firsthand. Ask the ExpertsAsk questions, get solutions! Ask the Experts provides free expert advice on key issues related to historic home and landscape care. The Chestnut Hill Conservancy organizes this free program, which is offered in collaboration with the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
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Highlighting Just Some of Our Passport Partners!
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Note: Agenda items are subject to change. To confirm an item is on a specific meeting agenda, please email info@chestnuthill.org
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php Tues. April 15, 2025
7p.m.
Development Review Committee Meeting
Agenda
47-49 W. Highland Ave – Zoned RSA-3 – Variance appeal for use as multi-family (3 unit) dwelling household living in a detached structure that is zoned for residential single family use. (This is a long-standing use on this property.) This is the official RCO meeting for this variance request.
To register for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/InQ63iA5SL2GLbLBpK5P7Q
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CHCA Partner’s Events & Information
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To buy tickets for the Friends of the Cresheim Trail Fundraiser click HERE
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