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  • The Savoy Company presents Trial By Jury  and other Gilbert and Sullivan hits

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

    Delight in an evening of laughter and music! The Savoy Company returns for their annual summer performance presenting the hilarious one-act show that launched Gilbert and Sullivan’s career: Trial By Jury. This comedic operetta of legal absurdity will be staged along with a fantastic selection of some of Gilbert and Sullivan’s other greatest hits.  Gates open at 5:00 PM. Come early to picnic on the lawn or wander through the summer garden. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, settle in, and enjoy a delightful outdoor concert filled with wit, whimsy, and timeless melodies.  Please note: the rain date for this event is Sunday, August 16.  About the performers: 

  • 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.