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Birding with the Bucks County Birders

Quakertown other

Two morning hours on the trails with the Bucks County Birders during fall migration, starting from Parking Lot 1. Free, no registration, bring binoculars if you have them.

When: Thu, Sep 24 · 8:00 AM–10:00 AM Where: Nockamixon State Park, Parking Lot 1

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Friends of Nockamixon Monthly Meeting

community

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM · Nockamixon State Park

The volunteer group behind the park's programs meets at the Environmental Education Center, six thirty to eight. Free, no registration, and open to anyone curious about pitching in at the lake.

Girl Scouts Love Birding at Nockamixon State Park

kids

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM · Nockamixon State Park

Ninety minutes of beginner birding out of the Environmental Education Center at the lake, aimed at scouts and their families. Free, though a ranger needs your registration ahead of time.

Starwatch: International Observe the Moon Night

other

Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM–10:00 PM · Nockamixon State Park

Telescopes set up at the Tohickon Boat Launch for International Observe the Moon Night, with volunteers walking you through the sky. Free and no sign-up, just show up after dark.

Around the same time

Fall Fest Weekend

West Chester festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Highland Orchards

The farm switches to fall mode for the weekend: hayrides, the corn maze, apple picking and cider donuts out of the bakery. Runs weekends into November.

Public Arts Program Guided Walking Tour

New Hope arts

Sun, Sep 20 · Lenape Park

Free docent walk through the outdoor sculptures scattered around town, part of a rotating program running since 2003. Registration encouraged, and it covers ground on foot.

Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Sun, Sep 20 · 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.