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Spaces Are Still Available at WVWA's Summer Camp

The Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association is a 50-year-old land trust.  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

Special Events

5K Race for Open Space

and 1 mile Walk / Fun Run

Wednesday, June 25

Father's Day at Evans-Mumbower Mill

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.

See our calendar page for more events.


Summer Camp 2008

Following the great success of holding camp at Penllyn Woods in 2007, we will be returning there in 2008. Kids spend their mornings exploring the woods, creek and pond, and enjoying nature activities and games. Afternoons are spent in the creek, floating on tubes and catching crayfish, tadpoles and other water creatures. The groups engage in age appropriate activities with an environmental focus that includes nature projects and scientific experimentation. New for this year - we have added two 1-week sessions at the end of August.

The camp runs for two weeks from July 21 through August 1. Campers may register for one week or the full two-week session. The camp day runs from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

For more information download WVWACampInfo2008.pdf (226KB).

To register download WVWACampForm2008.pdf (234KB).


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