Events Archive

9:00 a.m.

The Ambler Area Running Club proudly presents the 18th annual Frostbite Five Miler. Amenities include chip timing, great post-race food from Fireside Bar & Grille, sweatshirts if registered by January 13.  The race benefits WVWA. Register to run or volunteer - www.aarclub.com/Frostbite

1:00 p.m.

Learn how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! The GBBC creates a real-time snapshot of bird populations that scientists use for conservation. This event is great for people new to birding or those interested in citizen science and learning how to identify common backyard birds.

7:00 p.m. - Program Full

Mason Bees: The hardest working bees everyone should have in their backyard!

Join local beekeeper and WVWA board member Scott Bartow as he shares the benefits and importance of native pollinators known as Mason and Leafcutter Bees.   Learn why these beautiful insects are considered "stingless bees" and why they are better pollinators than the honey bee. 

Program is Full

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WVWA Headquarters at Four Mills Barn

During the winter, birds face a challenge: finding enough food to survive the cold, snowy weather at a time when food is more scarce. You can help by putting out homemade, birdseed ornaments, which also decorate your backyard trees! Since you’ll be taking your ornaments home, be sure to bring a container with you. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Please note ornaments may be made with products containing nuts.

Open House & Trail Walk

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
After touring the Mill, take a walk along the former millrace that fed the mill, to locate the remnants of the dam in the Upper Wissahickon. The walk will begin at 2:00 pm and last approximately an hour. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots!