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Bird Walk at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Lansdale community

An early morning bird walk around the farmstead fields and hedgerows with the county's environmental educator. Free, but email Rebecca Blacketter to register before you go.

Next: Tue, Sep 29 · 8:30 AM Where: Peter Wentz Farmstead, 2030 Shearer Road, Worcester Hosted by: Peter Wentz Farmstead

Every date coming up · 8:30 AM

  • Tue Sep 29
  • Tue Oct 27

More at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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Colonial Saturdays at Wentz: Flax Culture

history

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Peter Wentz Farmstead

Third-Saturday demonstrations at the 1758 farmstead, this one on flax: how a field crop turned into linen thread. Free for all ages, ten to four, two dollar donation suggested.

Colonial Saturdays at Wentz: Flax Culture

history

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Peter Wentz Farmstead

September's colonial demonstration takes on flax, the plant that became linen, at the 1758 house Washington used as a headquarters. Free for all ages, two dollars suggested.

Project Pawpaw at Peter Wentz Farmstead

kids

Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM–3:00 PM · Peter Wentz Farmstead

Walk the nature trail out to the pawpaw trees, learn about the largest native tree fruit in the country, make something, and take a seed home. All ages, free.

Around the same time

Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Fri, Sep 25 · Gay Street between Matlack and Darlington Streets

Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.

Just Another Day

Phoenixville arts

Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27 · Colonial Theatre

Dan Lauria, the dad from The Wonder Years, wrote and stars in this two-hander with Oscar nominee Patty McCormack: two seventysomethings meet daily on a park bench and try to work out how they know each other. Three performances September 25 to 27, with proceeds split between the Colonial and the Alzheimer's Association.

Coffee with a Cop with the Pennsylvania State Police

Skippack community

Fri, Sep 25 · 8:30 AM · Skippack Township (location on the township calendar)

Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police take questions over a morning cup of coffee at this township parks and rec gathering. It starts at 8:30, so swing by before work.