Norristown Farm Park Offers Educational and Family-friendly Events in January
Montgomery County’s Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for January.
Create a Snow Globe
Saturday, January 8, 11 a.m.
One of the best parts of the winter season is the snow! Come celebrate the season by creating a snow globe. Pick your own figurines and glitter, then take it home. *Limited space is available, and registration required*
Ages 6 – Adult; $5
Pennsylvania Predators
Saturday, January 15, 2 p.m.
Join Ranger Jake to learn all about the top predators in Pennsylvania. Discover where they live, what they eat and much more. Touch some awesome animal artifacts and replica paw prints. This will be in an indoor space to use a PowerPoint presentation.
All ages; Free
Full Moon Hike
Monday, January 17, 5 p.m.
Don’t let winter keep you indoors! Enjoy an opportunity to be in the park after sunset. View winter landscapes by the light of the full moon. Non-slip footwear is recommended. The hike will be about two miles.
Ages 6 – Adult; Free
Morning Bird Walk
Tuesday, January 18, 9 a.m.
Welcome to 2022! Start the New Year off by attending our monthly bird walk. Join our park staff and discover many species that are wintering at the Farm Park. Bring binoculars or borrow ours! Wear sturdy shoes for hiking.
All ages; Free
Homeschool- Tracks and Scat
Wednesday, January 26, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Search for clues of the animals that call the Farm Park home. Learn how to identify different species’ tracks and scat. Take a hike and use your new skills. We will be both inside and outside, if the weather is very cold.
Ages 7 – 16 with Adult; Free
Nighttime Sensory Hike
Friday, January 28, 6:15 p.m.
Animals that are active at night use senses differently than animals during the day. Come put your senses to work! Take a walk in the dark and discover adaptions animals use to survive.
All ages; Free
All programs have limited capacity, and registration is required. For meeting location and registration email Rebecca at rblacketter@montcopa.org.
Programs may be canceled at any time. You will be notified if you registered. All programs are outdoors, unless otherwise listed, dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
And at Pennypacker Mills:
Pennypacker Mills to Host Woodstove Cooking Workshop
On Saturday, January 22, visitors are invited to Pennypacker Mills to meet resident cooks who will share their knowledge of cooking on a cast-iron stove fueled by wood.
During the early 20th century, cooks had to periodically add fuel into the stove to keep the heating constant. Cast iron or metal pots and pans provided a good way for radiant heat to cook meals.
Have you ever seen cranberry roly-polys or coffee jelly? These and other unusual wintertime foods will be prepared at this free, interactive workshop.
The event will be held in the Pennypacker Mills’ classroom building. Attendance is limited, call (610) 287-9349 to reserve your time slot to attend.
People wishing to attend the workshop demonstration must pre-register. The demonstration runs from 10 am to 11 am in our Classroom Building. Masks must be worn.
Norristown Farm Park and Pennypacker Mills are operated Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites. For more information, please call (610) 270-0215, email norristownfarmpark@montcopa.org or visit here.
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