The Willows Park

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

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 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

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

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.

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

WPP Speaker Series: The Willows and its Neighbors presented by Jeff GroffJoin Jeff Groff at the Willows Mansion for a fun and engaging look at the Willows and its Neighbors on Tuesday, August 30th. This illustrated talk tells the story of The Willows (originally called Rose Garland when built), the families who owned it over the years, and its architect Charles Barton Keen. This area really was the gold coast for great Main Line country places and the talk will highlight neighboring estates such as Dunminning, Ravenscliff, Happy Creek Farm, Hothorpe, and Inver House.There will be a wine and cheese