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Calendar of Events The Conservancy is happy to announce that you can now register AND pay for programs online with a credit card! To register for any or all of these events (free or fee alike), please click here to use our NEW secure online registration and payment form. You can also call the Conservancy at 610-645-9030. (For now you can still click below each event to register via email - do not send credit card information - but we would prefer you to use the online registration and payment form listed above or by clicking the button below! Thank you!) Click here to register for an event...
September Bird Walk: General Wayne Park
Page updated: 8/19/2009General Wayne Park, 305 Maplewood Ave, Merion Station Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 8 & up Join us for a first-time bird walk in General Wayne Park’s natural area—a lovely pocket forest full of tulip poplar, American yellowwood, sycamore, beech, spicebush and more. Volunteers have been working to remove invasive plants and improve habitat for wildlife. Conservation Coordinator Patty Thompson will lead us as we learn more about the birds we are likely to find in this township park. All levels of birders are welcome; bring binoculars and field guides if possible. Co-sponsored by Merion Park Civic Association. Park on the street and meet at the Maplewood Avenue entrance. Click to request more information about: September Bird Walk: General Wayne Park...
Family Fun: Linwood Park Nature Adventure
Linwood Park at Linwood and Athens Avenues, Ardmore Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 12 & up Linwood Park is Lower Merion’s newest pocket park and is quickly becoming an oasis of green space waiting to be explored. Join us for a morning of nature investigation as we conduct scavenger hunts, dig in the soil for creepy crawlies, examine our findings under microscopes, and hunt for hidden critters that call the park home. In addition, Friends of Linwood Park will have wildflowers for us to plant! Bring your own labeled bug-finding, soil-digging, outdoor exploration equipment or borrow ours. Co-sponsored by Friends of Linwood Park. Program runs from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Click to request more information about: Family Fun: Linwood Park Nature Adventure...
Great Estates: Mansions on the Main Line
Waverly Heights, 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 12 & up The Main Line is filled with astonishing Gilded Age castles built by the captains of industry using the acclaimed architects of the time—Frank Furness, William Lightfoot Price, Addison Hutton. Conservancy staffer Lori Salganicoff gives us a visual tour of these Main Line mansions using both contemporary and old photographs, and tells some of the stories behind their construction. Of special focus will be Alexander Cassatt’s Cheswold, Henry Gibson’s Maybrook, Alan Wood’s Woodmont, Isaac Clothier’s Ballytore, Percival Robert’s Pennshurst, legendarily destroyed in fit of pique, and many others, some long gone, some still gracing our landscape. Click to request more information about: Great Estates: Mansions on the Main Line...
Members See it First at the Native Plant Market Preview Sale and Wine-and-Cheese Reception!
Conservancy's Cottage, Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne Free, LMC Members only! Audience: LMC Members Members have the first chance to browse a wide-selection of hard to find native plants at our sneak-peak, wine-and-cheese reception preview sale on Thursday night. Tree service experts from our Native Plant Sale sponsor, SavATree, will offer environmentally sensible tree, shrub and lawn care tips and will share samples of their exclusive seaweed biostimulant which promotes root growth and heightens stress tolerance. A tree pruning demonstration will also begin at 6:00! Preview sale runs from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Not yet a Conservancy member? Join today and attend this special fall event! Click to request more information about: Members See it First at the Native Plant Market Preview Sale and Wine-and-Cheese Reception!...
Fall Native Plant Market
Sale takes place at Conservancy's Cottage in Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne Plant prices vary Audience: All ages Planting in the fall is a great way to invest in a beautiful garden next spring! Native plants enhance your landscape and provide tremendous benefit for native butterflies, birds and pollinators. Throughout the market-style sale we will offer a wide selection never-before sold natives as well as a number of favorites. Conservancy staff will be on hand to offer planting and pruning advice and to help you select the right plants for your landscape. Sponsored by SavATree. Sale is open on Friday, Oct.1 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. & on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Click to request more information about: Fall Native Plant Market...
October Bird Walk: West Laurel Hill Cemetery.
West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 215 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 8 & up West Laurel Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd boasts some of the best birding around. Perched high above the Schuylkill River, with both mature trees and open sky, surprise bird sightings abound. Longtime BirdWatch monitor Gregg Gorton leads a walk along the scenic pathways of this stunning Victorian cemetery in search of the many different species residing and migrating through here. Enjoy a pleasurable morning of excellent birding and delightful scenery. All levels of birders welcome; binoculars and field guides are recommended. Co-sponsored by West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Use the western gate on Belmont Avenue and park and meet at the Conservatory on the grounds of the Cemetery. Click to request more information about: October Bird Walk: West Laurel Hill Cemetery....
Monarch Madness: A Butterfly Meet and Greet
Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne LMC Members $10/family; Non members $15/family Audience: Adults, children ages 2 & up Each fall, one of nature's amazingly subtle spectacles takes place as millions of recently hatched Monarch butterflies make a hazardous migration to overwinter in Mexico. Unlike their parents, whose lifespan was a few short summer weeks, these fall Monarchs will live for as long as eight months and fly several thousand miles. Join us as we get up close and personal with monarchs through a unique experience offered by local teacher Ann Ward and her Winged Wonders program: it’s a traveling tent full of butterflies! We’ll dress someone up like a butterfly headed for Mexico, make a take-home craft, and learn why milkweed plants are a monarch’s favorite food. Every participating family will take home their own beautiful milkweed plant. Pre-registration required. Meet by the parking lot at the top of Rolling Hill Park. Program runs from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Click to request more information about: Monarch Madness: A Butterfly Meet and Greet...
Fall Native Plant Market
Sale takes place at Conservancy's Cottage in Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne Plant prices vary Audience: All ages Planting in the fall is a great way to invest in a beautiful garden next spring! Native plants enhance your landscape and provide tremendous benefit for native butterflies, birds and pollinators. Throughout the market-style sale we will offer a wide selection never-before sold natives as well as a number of favorites. Conservancy staff will be on hand to offer planting and pruning advice and to help you select the right plants for your landscape. Sponsored by SavATree. Sale is open on Friday, Oct. 1 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Click to request more information about: Fall Native Plant Market...
Peak of Fall Haverford Arboretum Walking Tour
Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford Free! Audience: Adults and children ages 8 & up Founded in 1833, Haverford College boasts the oldest planned college landscape in the country, and features over 1,500 labeled trees, a pinetum (collection of conifers), zen-style gardens, duck pond, and nature trail. The peaceful 200-acre campus still retains elements installed in 1834 by English gardner (and cricketer) William Carvill. Join us for a fall tour with Arboretum Director Bill Astifan as he points out Arboretum notables like the Burr and White swamp oaks planted by Carvill in the early 1800’s; a descendant of the Penn Treaty (American) Elm under which William Penn signed his peace treaty with Lenape Native Americans in 1683 along the banks of the Delaware River; and several state championship trees. Co-sponsored by the Haverford College Arboretum Association. Enter from Lancaster Avenue and follow signs with the oak leaf to visitor parking and the start of the tour. Program runs from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Click to request more information about: Peak of Fall Haverford Arboretum Walking Tour...
Live Birds of Prey! Aerial Predators Up Close
Waverly Heights, 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 8 & up Have you ever looked into the piercing yellow eyes of an owl? Here’s your chance! At this live animal show, get a bird’s-eye view of these magnificent creatures. Learn what makes each species unique, examine their feathers and skulls, and hear about correct bird of prey rehabilitation techniques. The Great Valley Nature Center, Phoenixville, brings several owls, including great horned, barn, barred, and screech, as well as hawks, and falcons for an in-depth exploration of their amazing and often secretive lives. Click to request more information about: Live Birds of Prey! Aerial Predators Up Close...
Dig-in and Help Plant a Freshly Revived Public Garden in Wynnewood
Wynnewood Valley Park, 1505 Remington Road, Wynnewood Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 6 & up Join us as we plant the newly revitalized Sensory Garden in Wynnewood Valley Park. Formerly known as ‘the Garden for the Blind and Children’—this lovely spot needs your help as we install a wide selection of native plants bursting with tantalizing textures and scents. New plants include wildflowers, shrubs and some trees—no gardening experience necessary! Bring gloves, shovels and hand trowels if you have them. Co-sponsored by Lower Merion Township and Ardmore Rotary. Rain Date: Sunday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. Click to request more information about: Dig-in and Help Plant a Freshly Revived Public Garden in Wynnewood...
Night Hike and Bonfire
Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne LMC Members Free; Non-members $4/person, $10/family Audience: Adults, children ages 5 & up Howl at the moon and hoot at the owls during an evening adventure in Rolling Hill Park. Gearing up for Halloween, explore the old ghost roads and trails winding past imposing ruins and through eerily silent forests bathed in moonlight! Listen to the stories of yesterday while searching for hidden creatures of fur and feather and work up an appetite by descending into the depths of the Mill Creek valley. After the hike, warm up with a blazing bonfire and deliciously gooey marshmallows. Bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes, and dress warmly. Meet in the parking lot in Rolling Hill Park. Program runs from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Click to request more information about: Night Hike and Bonfire...
Family Fun: Fall Foliage Tree Quest
Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne LMC Members, Free! Non-members: $4/person, $10/family Audience: Adults and children ages 3 & up Yellow, red, orange and purple leaves flutter to the ground in Rolling Hill Park during fall foliage season, creating an opportunity for tree-mendous fun. Take to the trails in an activity-filled quest to identify various trees by their funky leaves, make long-lasting light catchers, conduct experiments with leaves, and more. It’s an afternoon of family fun in the crisp fall air complete with apple cider and an autumn story. Meet by the public parking lot at the top of Rolling Hill Park. Program runs from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Click to request more information about: Family Fun: Fall Foliage Tree Quest...
November Bird Walk: Saunders Woods
Saunders Woods, 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne Free! Audience: Audience: Adults, children ages 8 & up Join BirdWatch monitor Brad Whitman for a fall hike through Saunders Woods, a 25-acre nature preserve owned by Natural Lands Trust. Listen for a variety of woodpeckers and look for goldfinches, kinglets, juncos and much more as we wind through forest and meadows. We may even see a few surprises—a late migrant or two. All levels of birders are welcome; bring binoculars and field guides if possible. Meet in the parking lot above the barn. Click to request more information about: November Bird Walk: Saunders Woods...
The Color of Birds: In Celebration of a Passion
Waverly Heights, 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne Free! Audience: Adults, children ages 12 & up Take a journey throughout the western hemisphere in celebration of the passion for birds and birding. From Alaska to Antarctica and out to the Galapagos Islands, birds come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Through his stunning photographic images, nature photographer Kevin Loughlin will provide a visual feast as he shows that the elegance of the black-necked stilt is every bit as stunning as the glorious colors of the fiery-throated hummingbird. Kevin founded Wildside Nature Tours in 1993 after a particularly memorable trip to Belize, and he and his dynamic trip leaders conduct photography workshops and lead tours to five continents throughout the year. Click to request more information about: The Color of Birds: In Celebration of a Passion...
Dark, Dark, Goose! Nature Night Games
Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne Free! Audience: Adults and children ages 7 & up Find your inner nocturnal animal and test your nighttime survival skills playing outdoor nature games like “Bats and Bugs,” “Firefly Tag” and more during an evening of physical activity, teamwork, and safe fun in the dark. No prior experience necessary; rules will be explained. Bring a flashlight, dress warmly, and practice your quiet hiding voice before you come! Pre-registration required. Meet by the parking lot at the top of Rolling Hill Park. Program runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Click to request more information about: Dark, Dark, Goose! Nature Night Games...
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