A Very Brief History

Ken is a software engineer by education and has worked in the field of data analytics for possibly too long. Ken has lived in New Britain Township for over twenty years and became interested in gardening with native plants in 2015. This led to becoming a Tree Tender (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society) in 2017 and a Master Watershed Steward (Penn State Extension) in 2019. Since that time, Ken has volunteered on and led a number of restoration projects in Bucks County. In his spare moments, Ken is likely to be found propagating native plants to install somewhere in the Neshaminy Watershed.

Jim is a relatively new resident of Furlong, living near the Dark Hollow section of Neshaminy Creek. He is a Chemical Engineer that led research and development units for major chemical corporations. He currently serves on the Buckingham Township Environmental Advisory Committee. He has been trained as a Master Gardener, Master Watershed Steward, and Master Well owner by Penn State and as a Tree

Tender by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He has volunteered for several environmental groups including the Heritage Conservancy, Bucks County Audubon, the Bucks County Conservation district and the Friends of Poquessing Creek.

Brandy is a resident of Richland Township and a Temple Graduate with a degree in Community & Regional Planning. She also has a minor in environmental studies with a certificate in environmental sustainability. She has worked in several different capacities for municipalities in Bucks County and volunteers on various restoration projects. Her passion is the environment, she has a lifelong connection to the Neshaminy and to this day spends a lot of her free time along the Neshaminy Creek and its associated tributaries. She is a Master Watershed Steward (PSE), Tree Tender (PHS), Certified Zoning Officer (PAAZO), and nature/wildcrafting enthusiast.  

Nicholas is a resident of lower Southampton, a short drive away from the Neshaminy falls and Aqua water treatment plant.  He has worked for Aqua, APHIS and is currently employed by PennDOT.  He also serves on the lower Southampton EAC.  Nicholas has volunteered for the Pennypack Ecological Trust, the Wildlife Leadership Academy, the Bucks County Conservation District, and with the Fish and Boat Commission .  He has been trained and certified as a Master Watershed Steward by Penn State, and is certified in family level macroinvertebrate taxonomy by Stroud.

Ed has lived in Hilltown Township for 34 years in the Perkiomen watershed. Ed is a chemist by education and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 30 years. Ed started his environmental volunteering in college in 1970 at the Tremont Environmental Education Center. Ed has volunteered building porcupine cribs with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission at Lake Nockamixon and several other environmental groups including the Heritage Conservancy, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, the Bucks County Conservation district and the Nockamixon State Park. Ed received his training as a Master Watershed Steward from Penn State Extension in 2017.

 Jenn has a Bachelor’s in International Studies, with a concentration in French and a minor in English from Susquehanna University, as well as a Masters in Environmental Education from the University of NH. She has worked and volunteered in the environmental field for over 20 years at various centers, most recently for 6 years as the Engagement Director at Wissahickon Trails, and previously as Summer Camp Director & Environmental Educator at Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol, PA for the previous 10 years. She brings a vast knowledge of environmental education, outreach and partnerships, and land and water conservation and management to the Board. Jenn grew up in NH and currently lives in Newtown, PA with her husband David and son Ryan. She loves food and adventure, kayaking and rowing, and anything outdoors. She has always loved being outside in nature and connecting people to their natural spaces, and she is thrilled to bring her passion and skills to the Neshaminy Watershed Association!