More Wildlife Habitat Plantings at Kirk Lane!

Sep 29, 2016 by

For our 6th National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 24, we installed wildlife habitat plantings at the lovely Kirk Lane...

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Recap: Shakespeare in the Park!

Sep 27, 2016 by

As part of our 2016 Summer Performance Series, Hedgerow Theatre brought Shakespeare to the historical Glen Providence Park stage! The...

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9-24-2016 Plantings for National Public Lands Day!

Sep 14, 2016 by

On National Public Lands Day, the Friends of Glen Providence Park will plant native trees, shrubs, and perennials at the lovely Kirk...

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9-10-2016 Divas à la Carte!

Sep 7, 2016 by

For the final concert in our 2016 Summer Concert Series, Friends of Glen Providence Park is delighted to present Divas à la Carte!...

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80 Years of Fishing

Aug 3, 2016 by

Since it was created by the WPA in 1936 for fishing and skating, the pond in Glen Providence Park has seen its fair share of fishing,...

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8-20-2016 Stories & Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Aug 1, 2016 by

Explore nature in Glen Providence Park through stories, art activities, and a scavenger hunt! Kids will meet at the Media-Upper...

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Concert Recap: John Flynn

Jul 29, 2016 by

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon on July 17 for our rain-dated concert in Glen Providence Park with songwriter-activist John Flynn!...

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RAIN DATE 8-7-2016 Shakespeare in the Park!

Jul 7, 2016 by

For the third in four performances in our 2016 Summer Concert Series, Friends of Glen Providence Park is delighted to present...

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July 4th Fireworks & Festivities!

Jul 4, 2016 by

Many Media-area residents have memories of the decades of July 4th festivities and fireworks displays in Glen Providence Park! Annual...

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A WPA Pond

Jun 27, 2016 by

One of the most beloved features of the Glen Providence Park is the man-made pond at its center – created 80 years ago for...

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RAIN DATE: 7-17-2016 John Flynn & 5th Anniversary Celeb...

Jun 17, 2016 by

For the second in four concerts in our 2016 Summer Performance Series, Friends of Glen Providence Park is delighted to present...

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Nature Walks & A History Talk

Jun 14, 2016 by

We have monthly nature walks (or volunteer days) in Glen Providence Park, year-round! We’ve documented our Spring Cleanups in March...

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7-10-2016 RAIN DATE Portrait Photography Workshop

Jun 10, 2016 by

Glen Providence Park is an ideal location for taking all sorts of photos, including portraits of friends & family. In this fun...

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6-25-2016 Frog Holler!

Jun 3, 2016 by

To kick off our 2016 Summer Performance Series, Friends of Glen Providence Park is delighted to present Frog Holler for an afternoon...

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1897 Isaac Worrall Tree Inscription

May 31, 2016 by

This spring, we learned about an 1897 inscription on an American Beech tree in Glen Providence Park! Research into its author revealed...

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2016 Summer Performance Series!

May 25, 2016 by

It’s one month to the start of our 2016 Summer Performance Series in Glen Providence Park! We are delighted to present our fifth...

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6-11-2016 Herpetology Walk

May 13, 2016 by

Join us as we look for reptiles and amphibians in Glen Providence Park! We will be led by Kyle Loucks, the South East Regional...

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Spring Cleaning… and Art!

May 12, 2016 by

We held two cleanups this spring in Glen Providence Park as part of our 2016 monthly events. First, it was a cold (but beautiful)...

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Spring Bird Walk List

May 7, 2016 by

What a wonderful (if rainy!) bird walk this morning in Glen Providence Park! Spring migration did not disappoint – led by Al...

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5-7-2016 Spring Bird Walk

Apr 28, 2016 by

Join us for a bird walk in Glen Providence Park during spring migration! We’ll look for warblers and all sorts of other migrants –...

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