Tohickon Watershed Association

06/05/2026

This is an informative post from our watershed neighbors the the west. Drought conditions are no joke!!! Neshaminy Watershed Association

Groundwater Recharge - We Need It!

You may have seen in the news that Chester County is dealing with wells running dry. This is due to the underground aquifer, which supplies the well water, not being recharged (remember that drought warning last month).

Groundwater recharge happens when water moves downward from the surface into the soil and rock layers, reaching the water table over time. Aquifers are not large empty spaces holding water underground. If you dig a hole and there is water at the top you are seeing the water table. Below this is rock and sediment with a bunch of tiny spaces in between that hold water, this is the aquifer.

When rain or snow falls to the ground it seeps into the ground and through the tiny spaces until it reaches that top layer, the water table. Once the water meets the water table the aquifer is recharged. There are many factors that can stop the water getting into these spaces, such as:

• Surfaces that do not absorb water: such as paved or compacted surfaces and structures.
• Runoff: flows that are not slowed down enough to seep into the ground.
• Deforestation: forests capture rainfall and slows it down so it can seep into the ground.
• Stone & Soil Type: some types allow the water in better than others.

If you'd like to learn more about this topic leave us a comment!

06/02/2026

Here is something cool happening in our watershed area on Friday!

This Friday! 🦇🦇
Join Heritage Conservancy staff to learn about Pennsylvania bats!

Enjoy a lovely summer evening outside while watching bats emerge to start finding their dinner! Along the way, we’ll also touch on nearby conservation stories, including the Durham Bat Mine and its role in supporting local bat populations. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the outdoor portion of the program.

Registration required: $10/family.

Register HERE: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/batsacrossbuckscounty/event/batsacrossbucks/

06/01/2026

With an amazing volunteer crew, we planted 200 plugs and 6 shrubs at Lake Towhee on Saturday! It was wonderful hear everyone chatting and connecting through our shared mission and it was exciting to see how much we accomplished together. This spirit of COMMUNITY is the cornerstone of the Tohickon Watershed Association. We are grateful for the support of Bucks County Foundation ! Their financial support allowed us to purchase all these native plants from and - please support these amazing local businesses.

05/28/2026

This looks like an amazing natural space! If you are looking for something fun to do on Sunday, check it out. I know a few of our TWA members will also be there.

Please join us for the official opening of our newly accredited Green Hills Farm Arboretum on May 31 from 1-4 pm. This FREE community celebration for all our friends, supporters, and neighbors will include plant and nature lectures, family activities, an ice cream truck, and a chance to explore the 55 different varieties of trees around our 68 acre property, a preserved public open space. For more information, go to pearlsbuck.org/arboretum.

05/26/2026

Our June meet-up joins forces with watershed partners in Tinicum Township and Plumstead Township - Bucks! This will be a great opportunity to find out how we can work together for maximum impact. Mark your calendar for this must-do event! Let us know how many people to expect by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-shared-watersheds-tinicum-and-plumstead-united-through-water-tickets-1990001241282

05/26/2026

Join us on Saturday!!! Weather forecast looks terrific!

TWA's first habitat improvement project is ready for phase II. On April 11, we cleared a lot of multiflora rose from woods adjacent to the boat launch. On May 30 we will continue the work and plant native herbaceous plants and wood shrubs in the same area to take up the space - give invasives less opporunity to overrun.

05/19/2026

Do you like data? Check out this drought monitoring info. Even though it feels like a wet spring, Bucks County and the Tohickon Creek Watershed are still in a drought watch status.

05/17/2026

We had a great time talking with many, many people at the Quakertown Arts Alive festival on Saturday! We were happy to see that so many residents are interested in native plants for their yards!!! Go Quakertown!!

05/15/2026

This looks like a fantastic way to connect with like-minded conservationists across Bucks County!

An invitation to backyard conservationists, outdoor volunteers, EAC's, water or wildlife enthusiasts, non-profit conservation groups, etc -

Partnering with Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Bucks County, we ask you to join us for an event focused on conservation in Bucks County. A summer evening at Honey Hollow Nature Center will include local speakers on forest health, water and agriculture, and how we, as a community can make positive changes to water quality and natural resources. The agenda includes time for catching up, networking, and sharing challenges and successes.

We have space for about 70 people, register now! So that we may feed you, registration includes a $15 fee. Bring your own water bottle or beverage.

05/15/2026

Stop by our table tomorrow at the Quakertown Alive! Arts festival in Borough of Quakertown. It will be a beautiful day to be out in our community.