Basic Information on Philadelphia NatureDonna L. Long

pond at Tinicum — Freshwater pond at John Heinz NWR at Tinicum

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Philadelphia is thought of a city of important buildings, artifacts and American history, but beneath all that is the land. It is Philadelphia’s land that made it such a desirable place to live for indigenous peoples and the European colonists.

Wissahickon Creek at the end of its' run. — Wissahickon Creek at the end of its run. Photo by Donna L. Long.

Between two rivers, Philadelphia is a port city and a natural meeting and trading location. Philadelphia has one of the largest park system in the world, comprising 63 parks, with 9,200 acres. Half of the 9,200 acres are natural land.

Philadelphia is in the process of creating more parks and walkways in the city. They planted many of these new parks with local native plant species. The Tree Philly organization has planted over 15,000 trees in response to Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks goal to make sure each Philadelphia neighborhood has at least 30% tree canopy coverage.

Atop Philadelphia's City Hall looking east - a broad flat coastal plain — Atop Philadelphia’s City Hall looking east – a broad flat coastal plain

I am proud of my city, love the people, and want to share what is great about this land with my fellow Philadelphians and the visitors from all over the world who come to experience our history, Philly food and that ‘Philly vibe’.

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