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Prepare your Garden for WinterMaster Gardener Rich Kedanis will discuss preparation of your residential garden for wintertime. Vegetable gardens as well as ornamental gardens will be addressed. In-ground, container and raised bed gardens will also be considered. Fall is for planting! Learn to make use of this optimal seasonal window to enhance your gardens year round.When: Wednesday, September 21st at 6pmWhere: Willows Park Preserve in Villanova, PA
Southeastern PA Native plants for your gardenJoin Master Gardener, Debbie Ziegler on Wednesday, October 19th at 10:00am at the Willows Park Preserve in Villanova, PALearn how you can impact the environment in your own backyard. By planting native perennial plants, shrubs and trees and reducing your lawn size you can help strengthen the ecosystem in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Planting native plants provide a food source and habitat for insect and wildlife that live in Pennsylvania. Find out the many reasons that going native can benefit you and the environment.
For the Love of BluebirdsWhen: Thursday, November 3rd from 6pm to 7pmWhere: Willows Mansion in the Willows Park - Villanova, PAFree program! Bluebird numbers were once in decline but thanks to the efforts of conservation minded individuals and organizations their numbers have increased. Unfortunately, some Bluebird lovers think they are doing a good deed by simply putting up a nest box in their back yard. That is not the case and often can do more harm than good. Join us for this informative session if you are interested in being a responsible Bluebird ‘landlord’ or just want to learn more
Join Master Gardener Anita Ann Murphy to hear about gardening in the winter!What many see as a dark and inhospitable season of drab dormancy can also be viewed as a chilly continuation of the gardening season. There are many reliable plants that will not only tolerate but look their best during the frosty days of winter. Come learn how to make your winter brighter!This is a Free program. This program will be inside at the Willows Mansion given by Master Gardener, Anita Ann Murphy. Questions? Please email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org
Paul Hawken edited the best-selling book Drawdown, which is a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming and the climate crisis.Paul Hawken edited the best-selling book Drawdown, which is a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming and the climate crisis. This plan, based on data from hundreds of climate scientists, biologists, economists, sociologists, and others, will surprise you! This lecture and discussion will cover highlights of his remarkable blueprint for environmental renewal, as well as how each of us living in Radnor and surrounding areas can apply this information to our own actions. Discussion and input will be welcomed, and there
Join Master Gardener's for a presentation on Spring Ephemerals at the Willows MansionSpringtime brings warm sunshine, beneficial rain, and a bit of color on the forest floor...if you know where to look! Join Master Gardeners Anita Ann Murphy & Debbie Ziegler on Tuesday March 21 at the Willows Mansion in Villanova, PA to learn about the benefits of spring ephemerals and ways to include them into your garden.Questions? Please email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org
Join us for Eco Camp, where we'll learn about sustainability, explore nature, and have fun while making a positive impact on the environmentWelcome to Eco Camp! Join us for a fun-filled adventure in nature at The Willows Park Preserve hosted by the WPP and Delaware County 4-H. Get ready to explore the great outdoors, learn about sustainability, and make new friends. Our camp offers exciting activities like hiking, wildlife spotting, and eco-friendly crafts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and have a blast! See you at Eco Camp!Camp is from Monday, August 4th to Friday, Augusut
Join us for an evening of classical piano music at the Willows Mansion, performed by Jennifer Yue.Join us for an evening of classical piano music at the Willows Mansion, performed by Jennifer Yue. We'll hear works by Beethoven, Fanny Mendelssohn, Grieg and Chopin.Doors open for light refreshments at 5:30pm. Performance begins at 6:00pm. Located at the Willows Mansion, 490 Darby-Paoli Road, Villanova PA.About the pianist:Jennifer Yue was four when she started lessons with her mother Noel Yue, who studied with Marcus Gordon, a student of Josef Lehvinne. At twelve, Jennifer was accepted into the Juilliard Pre-College program as a scholarship
Kids Yoga at the Willows Mansion: Winter Animals AdventureJoin us at the Willows Mansion for a cozy, movement-filled morning as we stretch, wiggle, and explore the wonder of winter animals through yoga with certified yoga instructor & Educator Erin Park! Appropriate for children ages 3-6.What's included: winter animals themed yoga program, hot cocoa, and a winter-themed craft.Cost: $15 per child (with caregiver)Registration through Eventbrite is required. If you wish to pay via Venmo or Check, please select the "Pay via Venmo" or "Pay via Check" option during registration, and then send payment separately in your preferred method prior to the
Join us at the historic Willows Mansion to explore this ancient Chinese mind body practice.Join instructor Jood Thompson at the historic Willows Mansion to explore this ancient chinese mind body practice. Qi Gong exercises create a strong and flexible body, and clear mind and an open heart. All experience and skill levels welcome!This class is offered on a pay-what-you-wish basis, with a suggested donation of $10 per class to benefit Willows Mansion revitalization. Thank you.Advance registration is appreciated.