Glen Foerd

Stop by for a storytime all about Hibernation!Come warm up inside Glen Foerd and learn all about how animals hibernate for the winter!We'll be reading Winter Sleep, A Hibernation Story by Taylor, Morss, and Chiu. In the story, we'll follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth prepares for the coldest time of year. You can follow along and spot the animals as they prepare to hibernate, and even make a cozy bear cave ornament of your own!

Learn the art of screen printing just in time to create your own Holiday tote bags and t-shirts!This week at LilyPADS, the kids will get to try out the art of screen printing! We’ll be joined by Glen Foerd’s Arts & Culture Program Manager, as we create our own Holiday Tote Bags & T-shirts! (*Be sure to bring a plain white or light-colored t-shirt with you!!!) Friends will also have time to decorate their own “gingerbread” houses, and of course, enjoy some playtime too!

Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.Back by popular demand: monthly tours of Glen Foerd’s Main House and grounds!Join us for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of Glen Foerd on the second Sunday of the month with a guided tour of the Main House and grounds. This engaging and relaxing walk will provide you with insight into local history while connecting you to the natural space of the Delaware River watershed.

Come celebrate the shortest day of the year!Join us near the Tennis Lawn by the Poquessing Creek to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Learn more about the importance of the solstice to the environment as well as throughout history. Don’t miss the fire-building demonstration!*Dress warmly and please bring your own camp chair & flashlight.*This event is open to walk ups, so come along even if registration is full.