Doylestown Township

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Ever heard of a Chimney Swift? 🐦

These fascinating birds spend most of their lives in flight and rely on chimneys and other vertical structures for nesting and roosting.

Keep an eye on the skies—you may spot them swooping overhead as they prepare for their fall migration! 🍂

Learn more about these unique feathered visitors in the post below. 👇

The bird chittering over your roof all summer may never have touched the ground in its life. It can't.

A chimney swift's feet aren't built for perching — they only cling. So it does nearly everything on the wing: catching insects, drinking, even bathing by skimming the surface of a pond mid-flight. It lands only to roost and to nest, clinging upright to a vertical wall.

☁️ That wall used to be a hollow tree. Now it's far more often your chimney — and the bird treats the brick flue exactly like the inside of a dead trunk.

It builds a half-cup nest of twigs and glues the whole thing to the wall with its own saliva. Spine-tipped tail feathers prop it against the brick like a third foot. And it spends the daylight hours overhead, working through the mosquitoes, gnats, and flying ants lifting off your yard by the thousand.

🐦 The best show comes in fall. As they stage for the long flight to the Amazon, hundreds or thousands spiral down into a single chimney at dusk — a slow tornado of birds pouring into a hole in a roof.

They're loud for a few weeks and gone by frost, leaving behind nothing but a quieter mosquito season. The one thing that helps them: a chimney left uncapped through the summer, swept in early spring before they arrive.

09/08/2026

Kickstart your child’s athletic journey with MultiSport Tots! 🏃‍♂️⚽️ Designed for ages 2–4, this program introduces a variety of sports through fun, age-appropriate activities that boost balance, coordination, and fitness.

🔗Register now: https://doylestownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29409

09/08/2026

🌱 Native Plant Spotlight: Smooth Hydrangea 🤍

September's spotlight is Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), a beautiful native shrub that brings long-lasting blooms and supports pollinators well into the growing season.

Its large, cloud-like clusters of white flowers brighten gardens from early to late summer and often remain attractive into fall. The blooms provide nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the shrub's dense branching offers shelter for birds and wildlife.

Smooth Hydrangea thrives in partial shade to full sun (with adequate moisture) and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It's an excellent choice for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Once established, it is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that returns year after year.

A graceful native alternative to many non-native hydrangea varieties, Smooth Hydrangea adds beauty, supports wildlife, and provides four-season interest with its blooms, foliage, and textured stems.

🌿 Plant native. Support pollinators!

09/06/2026

Mark your calendars—our Fall Food Truck Festival is back! 🍂🚚

Join us at Central Park on September 20 from 1–5 PM for an afternoon of delicious eats from 20+ local food trucks and a brewery, plus live music from The Cherry Lane Band! This free event is the perfect way to kick off the season with friends, family, and great community vibes. See you there! 😎

09/05/2026

Ready to take control of your finances? 💸 Join KeyBank's FREE Smart Budgeting workshop on Sept 24 at the Community Recreation Center! Learn how to set goals & build a budget that works for you. 📝✨

🔗 Register for FREE here: https://doylestownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29336

09/04/2026

Gather for Good: Community, Conversation & Connection 🤝

Last night’s Gather for Good, hosted by the Doylestown Township Human Relations Commission (HRC) brought together community members for an evening of connection and meaningful conversation!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a great success.

A special shoutout to McCaffrey's Food Markets for generously donating the food for the event. We truly appreciate your support of our community!

09/04/2026

Doylestown Township holiday hours! We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

09/03/2026

Join Us for a Fall Migration Bird Walk!