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Special Events
Summer Camp |
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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
5K Race for Open Space
and 1 mile Walk / Fun Run
Wednesday, June 25
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Father's Day at Evans-Mumbower Mill |
Sunday, June 15 |
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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.
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See our
calendar page for more events.
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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