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  • Creek Critter Crawl

    Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Join us for an interactive family outing at Saunders Woods Preserve. Dive into the fascinating world of creek creatures as you explore the stream teeming with tiny critters. Discover how these little animals live, survive, and what their presence reveals about the health of our waterways.  This hands-on experience is designed especially for curious kids age 5 and up, alongside their grown-ups. Get ready to uncover the secrets beneath the water’s surface and enjoy a day of discovery in nature.   This event is made possible with generous support from    The Kulicke Fund. 

  • Edible and Medicinal Plant & Tree ID Walk

    Bryn Coed Preserve Flint Road, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

    Join us for an engaging and educational walk around the preserve, where you’ll learn to identify native trees and other plants, and discover their edible and medicinal uses. Throughout the walk, we’ll focus on the ethics, ecology, and conservation of these valuable natural resources, helping you connect more deeply with the land.  By the end of the walk, we hope you’ll have gained a greater understanding of the natural world and the steps we all can take to protect it.  Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or new to exploring plants and trees, this experience will strengthen your connection to the environment. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the plants and

  • ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­The Summer Garden: A Creative Writing Workshop

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Spend some time during the slower pace of summer exploring the natural beauty of Stoneleigh. During this workshop, we’ll make quick forays from Stoneleigh’s air-conditioned Pool House into the gardens, noting the lush beauty of the plants in the height of the growing season. We’ll return to the oasis of the Pool House to write, taking inspiration from the adjacent gardens, which include bog gardens flanked by arborvitae, white pines, and hemlocks. Join us to revel in the final days of August with reading, writing, and some cool drinks.    About the instructor: Catherine Staples teaches creative writing in the English and honors programs at Villanova University.