- Several volunteer days were held to continue the removal of invasives, and plant natives on Hemlock Hill, along the creek and other areas, and in the perennial meadow.
- Planted over 50 native shrubs and trees generously donated by Lower Merion Conservancy.
- Trimmed back standing plant debris, collected/cleared debris in several areas, and cut up and removed a large split willow overhanging the creek.
- In March, installed almost 200 live stakes (e.g., elderberry, buttonbush, willow, dogwood) along the creek on both sides between Remington Road and the grassy bridge.
- In April, participated in the Darby Creek Valley Association (DCVA) 42nd Annual Watershed Cleanup. Conducted an end-to-end (Remington to Wynnewood Road) creek cleanup and collected several bags of trash.
- In April, installed two native pollinator gardens in the meadow. The pollinator gardens were funded by Peter’s Pollinators program at Riverbend Environmental Education Center, with a generous gift from Peter Grove and Nancy Greene. The installation was coordinated by Michelle Detwiler, Wild About Natives.
- In June, writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher led a nature walk for almost 30 people to introduce participants to some of the park’s most intriguing natural neighbors – dawn redwoods, white pines, red-tailed hawks, and more. He also interpreted the ecology – and a little history – of Indian Creek.I
- In June, installed ropes and posts around the meadow to clearly define the space, protect native flora, and preserve the wildlife habitat.
- Continue to monitor young trees and shrubs planted along the creek near Remington Road; cutting some tubes back, and transitioning some tubes to cages. As of November 2025, there were 248 healthy plants (175 tubes and 73 cages), with an 83% survival rate of the approximately 300 trees and shrubs planted in 2023 and 2024.
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