Reflections on Crefeld Connects

Gillian - I have liked the planning of our garden at the Wyck. I think we are going to make it beautiful and have a variety of plants. I look forward to working more on the layout and planting of the garden. So far, we have chosen an area and have dug a little. We have also removed invasive species as well.

Iris -  I like seeing the beautiful surroundings, like the historic roses. I can't wait to make a garden and explore all the different kind of flowers that I can grow. Even though it is cold outside and can be tiring, I still enjoy doing community service at Wyck.

Ishara - I’ve always had an appreciation for Wyck. The place has so many stories and so much history that I love hearing about. When going there now in the fall and winter, it’s pretty, but when spring comes it’s breathtaking. The garden is filled with beautiful flowers and the chickens are clucking around. Thankfully, they aren’t fried or barbecued. It is a very peaceful place. I often pick up the trash around the Wyke, and I always wonder why people litter in the first place. It doesn't make sense to me and it dangers our environment. Plus, I have many interesting adventures with Iris when picking up the trash.

Caroline - I liked the flowers in the garden. Hearing about the history of the flowers was really interesting to me because I didn’t really know much about those roses and their history. I really want to plant the flowers and I’m looking forward to it! I love to plant things and watch them grow, so I’m really excited. 

David Jackson - What first surprised me about the Wyck House is that I've lived in Mount Airy for about six years and I never knew it existed. When Crefeld Connects went there for the first time I thought the gardens were beautiful. Some of the roses were still in bloom and they smelled wonderful. I can only imagine how beautiful the garden will look in the spring. A nonprofit organization that I did know about was "Cradles to Crayons". I heard a lot about them both inside and outside of school. The first time that Crefeld Connects went to the cradles to crayons warehouse in Conshohocken to deliver clothes that were donated, I was surprised to see how many people were devoting their time and energy to helping out children in need. I was also surprised by the large amount of clothing and supplies that were being donated. It made me feel gratified to know that I was apart of a much larger positive cause.