The Friends of Pennypacker Mills, in collaboration with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, will again be hosting a Pollinator Party at the historic site.
Schedule of Speakers(located in the Classroom Building, up the hill from the mansion):
· 10:00-1:00 a.m.—Jane Irvin: “Lavender, Not Just for Grandmom”
· 11:00-12:00 p.m.—Scott Famous: “Honey Bees: How Can I Help?”
· 1:00-2:00 p.m. —Karrie Hontz: “Gardening for Butterflies”
· 2:00-3:00 p.m.—Sandra Sweeney and Rebecca Hediger: “Native Bees and Other Pollinators”
Tree Walks with Andrew Conboy will depart from the large oak tree located near the children’s craft tent beside the mansion. Tour times are 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Information Tables(located on the mansion porch):
· Karrie Hontz—Butterflies: “Gardening for Butterflies”
· Joanne Bosco: General Master Gardener information
· Darlaine Manning and associates: Eastern Bluebirds
· Sandra Sweeney and Rebecca Hediger: “Native Bees and Other Pollinators”
· Faith Renner, Natural Resource Manager
· Eric Wiediger, Perkiomen Township EAC/BirdTown
· Exhibit: Pennypacker Mills Landscape Design by Landscape Architect Thomas Meehan
Additional Information:
- Look for the Friends' information table near the front porch.
- The Friends also will have children's crafts available under the tent.
- The Fitzwater Station food truck will be there!
- Admission and parking are FREE!
- Email info@friendsppm.org with questions.
POLLINATOR PARTY!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
FREE!