Events Archive

6:00 p.m.

Join the WVWA on a walk and talk to a beautiful section of the Wissahickon Creek that was restored in 2012. We will talk about the state of the site prior to restoration and then visit the improvements made, including a berm for holding stormwater runoff from a nearby residential area. July is the perfect time to visit this site and see the native plants along the creek in full bloom.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Four Mills Reserve lies within the Wissahickon Creek’s beautiful floodplain, and consists of wooded and riparian areas, rich with red maple and sycamore, and home to many species. We’ll see what we can discover along the way, from waterfowl to amphibians, and learn about the different wildlife interactions taking place around us.

Spaces still available - payment can be made at program

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join Blaine Rothauser to discover the many varieties of butterflies that might be found in the meadows of Willow Lake Farm.  A brief talk about meadow ecology will be followed by a natural history tour and adventure.  Bring a camera, binoculars and a note pad as we guarantee to introduce you to the other-worldly pleasures of the meadow.

Spaces still available - payment can be made at program

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Discover the mysterious creatures of the night that fly under the cover of darkness with Blaine Rothauser, a lifetime naturalist and biologist who is President of BR Environmental Services.  Learn about the variety of moths and butterflies found in the Wissahickon Watershed.