Wednesday, April 2 

5:30pm - 7:30pm 

Join fellow WVWA members for cocktails, camaraderie and hors d’oeuvres at the William Penn Inn. Learn about WVWA’s future plans, enjoy a silent auction and see a brief slide show. $50 per person, RSVP by March 26.

Saturday, April 12

9:00am - 11:00am 

Help WVWA plant native trees and shrubs at the wetland restoration project in Ft Washington on Bethlehem Pk at the Lafayette Ave Connector (map). For more information about the wetlands project read What's the Deal with the String? This is a great family event. Event is free, but if you can support our efforts by purchasing a tree(s) to be planted that day. $25 per tree.

Wednesday, April 9 

7:30pm - 9:00pm 

Let Jenny Rose Carey give you easy, workable tips that will help reduce your impact on the environment. Jenny will narrate her slide show in the delightful, “can do” style that has made her the area’s most popular gardener! Free, RSVP 215-646-8866. See WVWAGardenSeries.pdf (534KB). Temple Ambler’s Learning Center, 580 Meeting House Rd, Ambler.

Sunday, April 20 

1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Tour the Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. See our Mill page for more information.

Saturday, April 26 

9:00am - 1:00pm

Volunteer to clean a section of the Wissahickon Creek then join everyone for the “Talkin’ Trash” Picnic at Fort Washington State Park. Great for Scouts, families and everyone. Canoes welcome! Call Bob at 215-646-8866 ext. 14 or email bob at wvwa.org to sign-up.

Sunday, April 27 

1:00pm - 2:00pm 

This walk is suitable for adults and young people age 6 and older. There is no fee. You may call ahead for information or to register at 215-646-8866, or on the day of the walk at 215-872-5772. Park at Gwynedd Valley SEPTA Station on Plymouth Rd, at the end of the inbound parking lot (Map). We will walk up to Route 202 and back.

Wednesday, April 30 

6:30pm - 7:30pm 

The workshop will provide a brief overview of the rainwater cycle, the importance of storm water management at the property level, and how to install and use a rain barrel. At the completion of the workshop, the first 50 households that pre-register and attend the seminar will be given a free 54-gallon Spruce Creek rain barrel. Workshop will be held at the Wissahickon Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike; Blue Bell Pre-registration is required by April 23 RSVP: jeanne.waldowski at phila.gov or 215-685-4945

Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 

Checklists due Monday, 5/12, at 9am
Party still at 4pm Saturday

Get your team (2-6 birders) or join an existing team and bird the Wissahickon Watershed for two days, trying to identify as many species as possible. Join the other birding teams for a Celebration Party at 4 PM on Saturday at WVWA’s headquarters to hear the highlights of the event. Birders are encouraged to collect pledges. Call Carol at 215-646-8866 x-15 or email carol at wvwa.org for information about this fun event.

Tuesday, May 13

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Take a walk through WVWA’s Penllyn Natural Area with Morris Arboretum’s Dr. Ann Rhoads, the world’s foremost authority on native Pennsylvania plants. This intimate preserve hugs the banks of the Wissahickon Creek. Penllyn Natural Area is located off of Lantern Lane, off of Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike in Whitpain Twp (Map). Park along the shoulder of Penllyn Blue Bell Pike. $25 members / $30 non-members. Pre-registration required, walk limited to 15 participants. Call 215-646-8866.

Sunday, May 18

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tour the Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. See our Mill page for more information.

Wednesday, May 21

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Take a tour of Jenny Carey’s lush, private gardens. Uncover the secrets of eco-friendly gardening techniques that this nationally known gardener uses to produce beautiful results. $25 members / $30 non-members Pre-registration required, walk limited to 25 participants. Call 215-646-8866.

Sunday, June 1

1:00pm - 2:00pm

This 100-acre treasure of natural land that runs along Lewis Lane in Whitpain Township was preserved by WVWA in 2006. The group will meet in the parking lot of Prophecy Creek Park, which is located on Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, opposite Narcissa Rd and next to Shady Grove Elementary School (Map). Hiking boots, or good walking shoes are advised; the path is relatively flat and easy to walk. The walk is suitable for adults and young people ages 4 years and older; no carriages or dogs please. To register or to get more information, call WVWA at 215-646-8866 or you can just show up for the walk. The walks will only be canceled for severe weather. If the weather is in question, call 215-872-5772 on Sunday only. No fee, but donations are always welcome.

Sunday, June 15

1:00pm - 4:00pm

In honor of Father’s Day there will be an in-depth, technical tour, “Wheels and Gears” that will feature the mechanical and hydraulic principles of the Mill. Visitors can get an up-close look at the new water wheel. Visitors can also take the general, guided tours of the Mill that discuss the life and times of America’s early millers. The Archeological Museum will feature a special display of antique tools. There will be activities for children and free cookies and lemonade. People can also enjoy a walk on WVWA’s adjacent Green Ribbon Nature Trail. No fee, but donations are always welcome. See our Mill page for more information.

Wednesday, June 25

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Watch for information about this popular and fun 5K Race, that also hosts a 1-mile run. Participants enjoy a taco buffet, complete with Margaritas and beer, following the race. See our Tex Mex 5K page for more information.

Sunday, July 20

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tour the Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. See our Mill page for more information.

Sunday, August 17

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tour the Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. See our Mill page for more information.

Sunday, September 20

1:00pm - 4:00pm

See the Evan-Mumbower Mill come to life, with demonstrations, hands-on games, and tours. Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. Visit our Mill page for more information.

Sunday, October 5

All Day

Take a guided hike along the Green Ribbon Trail – Choose to hike 2.5 miles, 5-miles, 8-miles, 13-miles or all 21-miles. All of the hikes begin at the Upper Gwynedd Township Park in North Wales; Hikers are bussed back to their cars at the completion of each hike. See our Walkathon page for pictures from last year.

Wednesday, October 15

Morning

A guided tour of the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve to study native shrubs and trees

Sunday, October 19

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tour the Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. See our Mill page for more information.

Wednesday, October 29

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Stephanie Cohen, nationally recognized author and master gardener, will dazzle you with a slide show of her extensive range of fall planting designs. Free, RSVP 215-646-8866. Temple Ambler’s Learning Center, 580 Meeting House Rd, Ambler

Saturday, November 1

9:00am - 11:00am

Help WVWA plant native trees and shrubs. This is a great family event. Location TBA. Event is free, but if you can support our efforts by purchasing a tree(s) to be planted that day. $25 a tree

Sunday, November 16

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tour the Evans-Mumbower Mill @ Swedesford and Township Line Roads in Upper Gwynedd. Free – donations are welcome. See our Mill page for more information.