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Meet your local farmers and sample our autumn produce fresh off the vine! All produce is grown using regenerative agricultural methods and donated to hunger relief. Stay after the tour to see the farm in full fall splendor – and don’t miss the scarecrow scavenger hunt!
Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let's share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a beekeeper? Curious about bees and what you can do to help them and other pollinators in your yard? Meet Suzanne and Michael Luciano, Master Beekeepers and winners of this year’s Grange Fair! Come get a sneak peek into the complicated and amazing lives of honey bees! Come away with resource information on the challenges of beekeeping, the rewarding hobby of stewarding honey bees, and a plant list for pollinators! Beeswax, beekeeping tools, and Honey from the Farm will be on display, and hopefully an observation hive of live bees too!
How do the stories we inherit shape the paths that we choose? Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a conversation with Valerie Still, a WNBA Hall of Famer, author, and direct descendant of William Still, widely regarded as the Father of the Underground Railroad. Drawing on both her family’s legacy and her career as a professional basketball player, Still will reflect on how the stories of those who came before us continue to shape our understanding of resilience, perseverance, and representation. Still will be joined by the Philadelphia Sisters Sports Group and ESPN award-winning TV play-by-play commentator and analyst
Explore Archery! USA Archery Instructors will lead participants of all ages through their first shots. Equipment is included! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Stay after the event to see the farm in full fall splendor – and don’t miss the scarecrow scavenger hunt!