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Wissahickon Watershed March Walk, Geology Programs March 17, 25
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The Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association is sponsoring to new programs over the next few weeks in Montgomery County.
St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association Walk on March 17 at 1:00 pm.
The walk will take place at WVWA’s Briar Hill Preserve. This 100-acre treasure of natural land runs along Lewis Lane in Whitpain Township and is a great bird-watching site and home to a variety of wildlife. The walk features natural, unpaved trails and some hilly terrain. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
The group will meet in the parking lot at the Prophecy Creek Park that is located off Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, near Shady Grove Elementary School.
Reservations are encouraged, but not required for this walk, which is free of charge. Call 215-646-8866 or send email to: info@wvwa.org for more information.
Wissahickon Geology
Trail Ambassador Sarah West, from the Friends of the Wissahickon, will speak on Historical Geology of the Wissahickon Gorge on March 25 at The Cedars House in Wissahickon Valley Park, at 2 p.m.
The Cedars House is located on Forbidden Drive near Northwestern Avenue.
This 45-minute presentation will offer an introduction to the geology of the Wissahickon Gorge. If weather is suitable, West will take the audience on a short, easy geology walk along Forbidden Drive between Northwestern Ave. and Bell's Mill Rd.
This program is suitable for children ten and over accompanied by a responsible adult. The lecture will be cancelled in the event of hazardous transportation conditions due to snow or ice. Registration is strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
To register, contact FOW Outreach Coordinator Sarah Marley by sending email to: marley@fow.org or call 215-247-0417 ext. 109.
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3/12/2012 |
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