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Special Events
Nature Camp
Trail Closure
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Our May walk at Willow Lake Farm
The mission of the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association is to
protect the quality and the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek and to
enhance life in the Wissahickon Watershed by:
- Protecting and enhancing open space and natural areas in the
Watershed and providing opportunities for the enjoyment of these
natural areas;
- Promoting awareness and appreciation of environmental issues
through education so that the community can make sound choices for a
sustainable, ecologically healthy future;
- Promoting wise land use and management of natural resources in
the Watershed, especially when dealing with issues which affect the
water quality of the Wissahickon Creek;
- Preserving historic and cultural sites that are of significance
to the Wissahickon Creek.
Upcoming Special Events
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Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House |
Sunday, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
 The mill will be powered by water again - for the first time since it was abandoned in 1929. Hear the water splash over the water wheel, feel the rumble of the millstones and witness the cornmeal as it spills down the chute into a barrel below. The costumed mill guides will offer tours and explanations about the workings and history of this Mill.
Join WVWA at the Evans-Mumbower Mill to proudly celebrate the completion of WVWA's 25-year restoration effort. This is a very special day at WVWA and we want to share it with our members and friends. Enjoy light refreshments with the WVWA staff and Board of Directors.
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National Trails Day Upper Wissahickon Preserve Walk |
Sunday, June 3, 1:00pm |
Explore the upper section of the Green Ribbon Trail that begins in Upper Gwynedd Township Park, located on Parkside Place, off of Sumneytown Pike in North Wales (Map). View the stream restoration work that WVWA completed this year! Meet at the parking lot across from the swimming pool.
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Dad's Day Out at the Evans-Mumbower Mill |
Sunday, June 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Take a tour designed for curious minds about how grain gets moved through the mill using simple machinery. Bring family and friends to enjoy the afternoon at this 19th century gristmill. Learn about and experience the history of milling along the Wissahickon.
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Summer Nature Camp
Nature Detectives & Wetlands Explorers
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13, 2012
The camp will be held 9:00am to 4:00pm for campers ages 8 to 12 at the Temple Ambler Campus on Meetinghouse Road with field trips in the Wissahickon Watershed. The cost is $249.00 per camper and there is a 10% discount for registrations before April 30, 2012.
WVWA Educator Suzanne Smith-Oscilowski explains that students will learn the following during this fun and informative one-week session:
What is nature? Who lives in the woods and wetlands? Explore insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and plants--even plants that bite back! The campers will track wildlife, take wetland walks, build animal shelters, play games and create art from nature as they explore local woods and wetlands.
Please visit www.ambler.temple.edu/camps or call 267-468-8500 for registration and more information.
Trail Closure:
The Green Ribbon Trail between North Wales Road and the Upper Gwynedd Wastewater Treatment Facility will be closed until further notice for stream restoration work.
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