NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails & Historic Sites presents a full month of programs and events this April! From hands-on workshops to historical explorations, there is something for everyone to enjoy this spring.
Color Your Eggs Naturally at Green Lane Park
Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Looking for an alternative to chemical food coloring tablets from the store? Join us to color your Easter eggs like our grandparents did, using natural materials! Bring a dozen hard-boiled eggs and meet at Deep Creek Stone Lodge, located at 2115 Snyder Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054. Space is limited and pre-registration required, so call (610) 287-6970 to reserve your spot! This event is suitable for ages 5 to adult. Materials fee of $5 per dozen eggs.
Montco Roots: Discover Your History at Pennypacker Mills
Sunday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m.
Explore your home and family history with Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, Jeanne Sorg. This free presentation at Pennypacker Mills will guide participants through historical deed research and other documents dating back to 1784. Suggested donation: $2 per person. Pre-registration preferred at (610) 287-9349.
Wildflower Hike ‘Round the Reservoir at Green Lane Park
Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m.
Join Ranger Renner and Ranger Higgins for a guided hike of the Green Lane Reservoir. This 12.5-mile, round-trip loop will be a moderate-to-hard hike, so hikers must be 18 years or older, and experienced is preferred. Along the way, see spring wildflowers and learn about some Green Lane history. Bring water and a packed lunch! Hikers should meet at the tennis courts, located at 2298 Green Lane Road, Green Lane, PA 18054. Pre-registration is required. Call (610) 287-6970 to reserve your spot.
History Loading… Remaking the Past at Pottsgrove Manor
Catch three new episodes of Remaking the Past this April! Each Friday at 10 a.m. Pottsgrove Manor will drop a new episode that follows a master maker as they demonstrate their expertise, share the stories behind their craft, and showcase the meticulous techniques they have researched and developed. Featured artisans include:
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Tammy Zettlemoyer will recreate colonial redware pottery.
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Kimberly Walters will showcase historically made jewelry and baubles.
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Jeff Pavlick will show off colonial carbohydrates and baking.
Remaking the Past celebrates the connection between handcraft and heritage. Find the videos on the Pottsgrove Manor Facebook page and YouTube channel!
ABOUT MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS, TRAILS, AND HISTORIC SITES
Montgomery County’s parks and historic sites offer year-round opportunities for exploration and learning. For more information on these and other programs, visit montgomerycountypa.gov.
Green Lane Park: 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane PA, 18054
Pennypacker Mills: 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Pottsgrove Manor: 100 West King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Media Contact: Megan Alt, megan.alt@montgomerycountypa.gov
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