Wenonah Environmental Commission

Welcome to this portal into the scenic natural beauty of Wenonah, New Jersey.  Come discover what makes our area special, what the WEC is doing to enhance it, and how you can help.

Coming Attractions:

• SEPTEMBER MEETING: Wednesday, September 10th, 6:30 PM at the Teahouse at Comey's Lake.  We start a bit earlier than usual to beat the setting sun.  Please bring a lawn chair if possible, and don't forget some bug spray.
• 7th ANNUAL CANOE AND KAYAK TRIP: Bring your own boat as our group explores Mantua Creek from Wenonah downstream to King's Highway.  (Or even farther depending on conditions.)  Meet Saturday, October 11th, 9:00 AM at North Hayes Avenue near Lisle Field.  Check our Photo Galleries for pictures from previous trips.

What's New:

• July 2008: Congratulations to Damara Peraino and Collin Malcolm, winners of the WEC 6th Grade Student Environmental Awards for 2008.  Each will receive a $75 savings bond in recognition of their academic achievement in environmental sciences and for their appreciation of the natural world.
• July 2008: Added recent activity pictures, as well as pictures of the former Maple Ridge Golf Course.
• May 2008: Added new document from the Maple Ridge Preservation Committee summarizing the golf course land preservation effort now underway.
• March 2008: Added tips on environmentally-friendly lawn care to help the health of our local streams and lakes.
• March 2008: Added link to the recent Philadelphia Inquirer article on the Maple Ridge land preservation effort.
• January 2008: Added Comey's Lake and Maple Ridge Land Preservation as current projects.  Updated and reorganized the Accomplishments page.  Added one poem and a few photos to the Gallery.
• January 2008: At the WEC's annual reorganization meeting, Rich Dilks was voted in as the new chairman, while Bob Bevilacqua is taking the vice-chairmanship.  We thank Bob for his three productive years as chairman.

Last updated: 14 August 2008