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A Late Spring Bird Walk
It was another lovely bird walk in Glen Providence Park, led by cousins Al Guarente and Nick Crocetto of the Birding Club of Delaware County! At least 15 people, novice and experienced birders alike,...
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Diatoms in Scroggie Run!
In another intriguing piece of Glen Providence Park history, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has a collection of early 1900’s microscope slides – of diatom samples collected from...
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Geology Walk Recap
We had a fantastic turnout on a beautiful morning on November 8 for a fun geology tour of Glen Providence Park! With humor and interesting anecdotes, geologist Charles Randall taught us about the...
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27 Days of Thanks
Throughout November, we have been counting down to Thanksgiving by posting daily thanks on Facebook. There is some overlap with our list from Thanksgiving 2012, and so much more to add – it is amazing...
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Historical Maps!
For those who love history, maps, or both(!), it is interesting to track the progression of development surrounding the land that is now Glen Providence Park! We’ve compiled over 20 maps in...
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2-8-2016 History Presentation
In the 1800’s, the land that is now Glen Providence Park was called Scroggie Valley. Forty-year Delaware County Institute of Science (DCIS) President T. Chalkley Palmer grew up exploring the valley,...
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1897 Isaac Worrall Tree Inscription
This spring, we learned about an 1897 inscription on an American Beech tree in Glen Providence Park! Research into its author revealed a family with deep roots in Media Borough, and direct involvement...
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Nature Walks & A History Talk
We have monthly nature walks (or volunteer days) in Glen Providence Park, year-round! We’ve documented our Spring Cleanups in March and April and our Spring Bird Walk in May – here we recount our other...
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The 2100 Project
The 2100 Project is an inspiring website that champions ideas to create a better, more sustainable future. It features an array of monthly essays, artwork, and quotes surrounding sustainability, with...
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Thanksgiving 2016
Throughout November, we have been counting down to Thanksgiving by posting daily thanks on Facebook. There is some overlap with our lists from Thanksgiving in 2012 and 2014, and so much more to add –...
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