Outdoors
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Take a Nature Break at One of Main Line’s Many Parks and Gardens
Studies consistently show that exposure to nature is important for our health, both physical and mental. Lucky for us there is no shortage of lush parkland and gardens for us to explore. The Main Line Today has curated a list of those in the Main Line area. Here is just a sampling. Airdrie Forest Preserve…
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Lower Merion and PHS Team Up to Add More Green to the Local Landscape
Lower Merion Township is home to 67 more trees this year thanks to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Tree Tenders program, according to a staff report from the Main Line Times & Suburban. As part of PHS’ Fall 2023 Tree Planting initiative, neighborhood PHS Tree Tenders groups joined forces with Lower Merion Township staff in November…
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Schuylkill River Trail Getting Closer to Continuous Trail Between Philly, Frackville
The partnership between nonprofits and local governments working on creating a continuous trail along the Schuylkill River that would run from Philadelphia to Frackville in Schuylkill County is getting closer to achieving its goal, writes Gabriela Martínez for the WHYY. The trail network has been expanding since the 1980s and continues to make progress each…
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Evansburg State Park Is a Hidden Gem in the Heartland of Montgomery County
Nestled in the heartland of Montgomery County, Evansburg State Park offers visitors both a natural retreat and a rich storied past, writes the staff of Newsbreak. The 3,349 acres were acquired by William Penn in 1684. Today, it is an idyllic spot for fishing and hiking. Located in Collegeville, the park offers a multitude of…
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Hazle Township Blogger Explores Natural Wonders of The John James Audubon Center
Frank Skokoski, a blogger and photographer in Hazle Township, documented his recent trip to The John James Audubon Center in Audubon while staying in King of Prussia. During a visit just after sunrise on a cold November morning, he explored the old estate and birding and nature sanctuary. He wrote, “The remaining leaves on the…
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Former Wyeth Property Could Become West Chester’s New Skate Park #2
The West Chester Borough Council has considered turning the former Wyeth property at Bolmar and Nields Streets intersection into a skate park at its Tuesday meeting, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The idea was first mentioned by Councilman Bernie Flynn, who received support from the majority of council members to look into…
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A Bridge Now Connects the Schuylkill River Trail Between Hamburg and Auburn
Now there are even more scenic trails to enjoy this fall, whether you love to bike or just walk around soaking in nature, writes Courtney H. Diener-Stokes for The Times Herald. The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area has completed another section of the Schuylkill River Trail from Hamburg, Berks County to Auburn, Schuylkill giving…
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Pennsylvania American Water Partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Plant More Than 2,500 Trees
Following a highly successful monthlong paperless billing customer enrollment campaign, Pennsylvania American Water recently donated $24,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership. This August, in recognition of Water Quality Month, the company committed to donate $12 for every customer who switched from paper to electronic bills during the month, up to 2,000 customers. The campaign led to 2,506…
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Residents of Twin Hills in Chester Springs Witness Benefits of Having Lawns Transformed Into Meadows
Residents of the Twin Hills development in Chester Springs are already witnessing the benefits of having parts of their lawns transformed into meadows, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. The conversion has been made possible thanks to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The department is offering grants for residents and businesses…
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Wissahickon Trails Conducting Site Visits, Surveys to Improve Accessibility
To improve the accessibility of its preserves and trails, Wissahickon Trails has been undergoing site visits and surveys to pinpoint what improvements are needed, writes Rachel Ravina for Times Herald. The initiative is being funded through a $75,000 grant from the Montgomery County Recovery Office. Wissahickon Trails’ Conservation Manager Margaret Rohde with the help of…
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Wynnewood Yard Transformed from a Lackluster Lot into Elegant Courtyard
The owners of a Wynnewood home always felt their tiny yard had big potential as a warm and inviting entertainment spot, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. That is why they teamed up with Terren Landscapes of Conshohocken and Barrickman Design Group in Ardmore to transform the tiny space strewn with overgrown weeds…
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A Walk on the Wild Side: Black Bear Sighting Reported in Whitpain and East Norriton
Local officials say there have been several reported black bear sightings in various Montgomery County locations throughout the week, according to a staff report from FOX 29. The most recent report came from Whitpain Township on Wednesday night. Local police confirmed a bear sighting by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in Worcester Township and East Norriton…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Invites You to Submit Original Work to Art Show
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is inviting artists to submit original pieces for the 19th Annual Scenes of the Schuylkill Juried Art Show and Sale to be held November 13th to December 10th at the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College. The Best in Show artist or photographer will receive a $500 prize. Pieces ranked…
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Longwood Gardens Reaches Milestone on Project: Centerpiece House Now Fully Encased in Glass
Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience project has achieved a major construction milestone: the centerpiece glass house is now fully encased in glass, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The 32,000-square-foot structure is the largest single element of Longwood Reimagined. It was designed by Weiss/Manfredi, while its gardens, pools, and fountains…
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Oh Deer! Drivers Cautioned to Be Extra Watchful This Time Year
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging drivers to slow down and be extra cautious on deer crossing roads this time of year, writes WPXI staff. The commission explained that it is almost the fall breeding season, so bucks are traveling into new areas in their search for does. This means they will be on roads…
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Longwood Gardens Sprinkles Holiday Magic and Nostalgic Flair Starting in November
Longwood Gardens will be hosting a dazzling display for visitors with a nostalgic twist to the holiday season, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News Journal. The retro-themed installation, A Longwood Christmas, will debut on Nov. 17. Last year, the twinkling spectacle took 25 days to set up. This year, half a million…
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Local Landscaper on Mission to Beautify Public Spaces in Montgomery County
Warren Lewis, the owner of his own landscaping company for almost 40 years, understands the powerful impact beautiful outdoor spaces can have on a community, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. That is why he devotes his free time to public beautification projects like a recent one in Gladwyne. “I drive by intersections, you know, on…
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Access Birding Founder Stops by Montco to Assess Wissahickon Trails
Freya McGregor, an Australia native and founder of Access Birding, a consulting and training service, stopped by Montgomery County last week to help make local trails better for everybody, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McGregor spent a week working with the nonprofit Wissahickon Trails to gauge how various groups of people experience its…
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