Broomall’s Dam Breach Update
As you may have observed, Broomall’s Dam has been partially removed by the DEP as planned. The bulk of this work was completed...
read moreBroomall’s Dam Removal
With Broomall’s Dam scheduled to be partially removed in the near future, we thought it was relevant to provide an in-depth recap of...
read moreTree Mapping
Today, we began our 2015 citizen science project, Tree Mapping! After some logistical planning and test runs, seven volunteers started...
read moreCitizen Science Survey
If you enjoy observing nature in the park, consider joining our 2015 Citizen Science Project. We have narrowed down our project to...
read moreThank you!
We are so grateful to all who contributed to our year-end fundraiser! Your contributions make it possible for us to host concerts in...
read morePerseverance Jazz Band Recap
It ended up being a terrific day for the first concert of the 2014 summer series on Saturday, June 21 — despite an early...
read more2013 Annual Report
Yes, it’s May, but we are nonetheless thrilled to be sharing the 2013 Annual Report! Like last year’s report, it’s...
read moreNational Public Lands Day Success!
We had a fantastic day with beautiful weather, great turnout and teamwork on our 3rd National Public Lands Day! Huge turnout Over 30...
read more1.1 Acre Project – May
In May we saw the area really fill out with foliage. If you compare the two vista shots, you can see the subtle differences. Also,...
read moreMarch 1.1 Acre Project: Invasive plants
March was all about invasive plants in my mind. Looking at the photographs, you will see how many invasive species gain their...
read more2012 Annual Report
Okay, it’s April, but we are still excited to share our 2012 Annual Report with you! We are proud of all that the volunteers,...
read more1.1 Acre Project – February
Here is the first installment of the 1.1 Acre Project, where we are documenting the plants, critters and other points of interest in...
read moreHurricane Sandy: Waterfall Pictures
Before we lose power, posting some pictures! Yesterday, before the storm: Today, 9am, after a night of moderate rain, well before the...
read moreFrOG Supports Council Compromise
What follows is the letter that we sent to Media Borough Council and local news organizations. We later learned that Broomalls Lake...
read moreVision for 3rd Street, Part 2
Friends of Glen Providence Park presented a fuller vision of the 3rd Street bridge to Borough Council on September 6th. It was the...
read moreFrOG presents vision to Borough Council
Background Since Borough Council’s decision to proceed with the $4 million reconstruction of Broomall’s Dam, their...
read more8-20-12 Dam Safety Tour and Workshop
Since the current Third Street Dam will not be reconstructed for at least two years due to the State’s Local Bridge Program...
read more7/26/2012 Envision the Greenway
You are invited to participate in a special meeting of the Friends of Glen Providence Park Third Street Greenway/Dam...
read moreWhat does dam removal look like?
Friends of Glen Providence Park, after carefully doing research and weighing the evidence, has decided to fully support dam removal...
read moreGreenways: The basics
We’ve published a few posts about great greenways, both in Pennsylvania and nationally. Overall, governments and citizens are...
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