New Little Free Library- A new Little Free Library has been installed at the Norristown Farm Park, across from the Milk Barn. Little Free Libraries provide free access to books with the idea of “take a book, leave a book”. This Little Free Library was created in partnership between the Montgomery County Office of Public Health, Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites, the Literacy Council of Norristown, and Girl Scout Troops 71768, 73182, and 735.

New StoryWalk Book! - The Norristown Farm Park StoryWalk® is featuring one of the Montco StoryWalk® contest-winning stories, “Caring for Nature” by Kate Matthews! The story is about a girl named Rory who loves nature and learns how she can care for our beautiful Earth. Be sure to scan the QR code and let us know what you think when you visit. Click the link to learn more about the Montco StoryWalks® and the Montco StoryWalk® Contest: Montco Story Walk 

Calling all writers and illustrators! - The Montco StoryWalk® is back and it starts May 1 through August 1. Enter for a chance to have your creative work featured on one of the Montco StoryWalks® and join us for a celebratory Award Ceremony at the Norristown Farm Park in September. Click the link to learn more about the contest guidelines, how to submit your story, and register today: https://www.montcopa.org/storywalkcontest

Monthly Programs!

All programs are limited space and require registration. Once you register, meeting location will be provided.

Program details, questions, and registration contact Rebecca Blacketter, environmental educator, at Rebecca.Blacketter@montgomerycountypa.gov 

Saturday May 27   11am to 1pm
Adult Board Game Day- Wingspan
Join us for our first Adult board game day! We will be teaching how to play Wingspan, which is a competitive game with the goal to receive the most points by the end of the game. You will go through 4 rounds each game to play birds, collect food, and lay eggs to gather the points needed to win! This game is complex and strategic, which is why the age range is for adults only. Want to get a head start- watch some tutorials online! If you already know how to play, join us to help others learn. Limited space due to supplies. Pre-registration is required. This is an indoor event.
Adult Only; Free

Tuesday, June 6  8:00am 
Morning Bird Walk
Join park staff for a morning bird walk. Come observe some amazing birds that are only stopping by. Bring binoculars if you have them. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. 
All ages; Free

Saturday, June 10  11:00am
Creek Discovery
Ever wonder what lives in the local creeks? Come explore the Kepner creek and discover all the critters that call it home. Observe many critters, including water bugs and fish. All animals will be released unharmed. Be prepared to get wet and wear closed toed shoes! We will provide all supplies needed to catch the critters.
All Ages; Free

Thursday, June 15  2:00pm
Homeschool- DIY Farm Salad
Please join us for a fun, interactive field trip at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) 2-acre teaching and production farm at the Norristown Farm Park! On this trip, participants will get a chance to see what a real, organic farm looks like, to learn how vegetables and fruit grow in our region, and to meet real farmers! All participants will get a chance to harvest and wash the ingredients for a DIY Farm Salad that we will make during the field trip! Because our space is a real working farm with living things and farm equipment, we must limit the number of children at this program please only bring children ages 7 to 16.
Age 7-16 with adult; Free (Cap of 25 students)

Interested in a private program? We have done programs for homeschool, field trips, scouts, and more!  If you have a private group and are interested in scheduling a program for just your group, reach out the Rebecca at Rebecca.Blacketter@montgomerycountypa.gov .

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