Glen Providence Park Tree List!

Feb 29, 2012 by

Here is a list of tree species in Glen Providence Park that we have identified while mapping trees on PhillyTreeMap.  We are just...

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Tree Mapping

Feb 28, 2012 by

Our latest citizen science project is an exciting one- we are tree mapping the park!  Glen Providence Park was dedicated as a...

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Dam Removal & Stream Restoration

Feb 26, 2012 by

Last November, PennDOT met with Media Borough Council members and clarified that PennDOT’s funding for 80% of the 3rd Street...

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Skunk Cabbage

Feb 21, 2012 by

I have always noticed the Skunk Cabbage in Glen Providence Park, but only this year did I learn how remarkable these plants...

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History of 3rd Street Bridge/Dam

Feb 20, 2012 by

The history of the 3rd Street Bridge/Dam project is complicated. In order to give some context for those interested in the project, we...

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Postponed: Greenway Dam Committee Meeting

Feb 14, 2012 by

Hey folks, we have to reschedule our Greenway Committee meeting, which was planned for tomorrow, Wednesday. We will let you know when...

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National Register of Historic Places

Feb 10, 2012 by

In 2002, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission determined that Glen Providence Park is eligible for the National Register...

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Neighborhood Greenways of Portland, OR : Great Greenways 4

Feb 9, 2012 by

The City of Portland has an extensive system of bike paths and “Neighborhood Greenways,” residential streets with low...

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January Photojournal

Feb 8, 2012 by

There were some exciting wildlife sightings in Glen Providence Park this January, with this lovely Red Fox, and a Great Horned Owl...

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A Charming Winter Bird Walk

Feb 5, 2012 by

What a lovely winter bird walk this morning in Glen Providence Park!  We had a fun group of people, with a turnout of 22(!),...

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