Invasive Plant Program Planned for August 10

Garlic Mustard is an example of an invasive species in Pennsylvania. It advances across the landscape at an average 20 feet per year, forming dense clusters that crowd out native vegetation. Native to Asia and Europe, garlic mustard was intentionally introduced to North America as a food plant and for its medicinal applications.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Montgomery County.

Come to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park on Saturday, Aug 10, at 8 a.m. for a park ranger-led program regarding invasive plants. 

Invasive plants are all around us, and they harm our ecosystems by crowding out native species and reducing biodiversity. Come learn how to identify these plants, what the most effective removal methods are, and how to properly dispose of them. This event is suitable for ages 10 and older.

Pre-registration is preferred. Call 610-666-5371 to pre-register. Participants should meet on the deck at the Park office. 

This event will be held rain, or shine. Participants should wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. This is a hands-on workshop, so please bring work gloves, and be ready to tackle some of these invaders in the park.

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park is on New Mill Road in Oaks, Pa., and easily accessible from Egypt Road off of Rt. 422. The park is open year-round, except for major holidays. For more information about the park, please visit http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=873. For further information about this program, please call 610-666-5371.

Walks on the Wing

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Montgomery County

Come to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 9 a.m for a fun and educational guided walk all about birds. 

This is the fourth walk in the Wednesday Walk series—themed walks which occur the third Wednesday of the month April through October. 

The pace is leisurely over flat, paved trails.

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park hosts an impressive array of migratory and year-round bird populations. 

On this walk, participants will search the park and river banks for signs of birds, from nests to woodpecker holes. 

Park staff will guide visitors to locations with interesting bird activity and guests can try their hand at identification. 

Binoculars can be provided for children, but adults may want to bring their own, more powerful set. 

All ages are welcome, so come out for a morning walk featuring fine feathered friends.

This free event will occur weather permitting. 

Participants should meet at the main pavilion. Please preregister by calling 610-666-5371. 

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park is located on New Mill Road in Oaks, PA, easily accessible from Egypt Road off Route 422. 

The park is open year-round, except for major holidays. For further information about this program, please call 610-666-5371, or visit the website at www.montcopa.org/lowerperkiomenvalleypark.

A Real Fish Story

Registration deadline is Saturday!

Blogger's Note: An announcement from Montgomery County:

A new "Fun with Fishing" for kids program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park on Saturday, April 21.

Young guests can learn the basics of fishing from Montgomery County Park Rangers at this fun morning event.

Information will include the use of bobbers, types of bait, safe use of fishing hooks, variety and use of fishing poles, and more.

Ages 6 to 15 are invited to this family friendly event.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors should bring their own equipment and come dressed to be “down by the Creek.”

There is a $2 per person suggested donation. This event is weather permitting as all of the activities will be held out-of-doors.

Pre-registration is required at 610-666-5371 by April 14th.

All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Regulations apply. Participants should meet at the Park’s Main Pavilion.

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park is located on New Mill Road, off Egypt Road in Oaks, PA, near the Rt. 422 Oaks exit.

The park is open year-round, from 8 a.m. to sunset, except major holidays.

For more information about the Park, visit http://parks.montcopa.org/lowerperkiomenvalley.

For further information about this program or to pre-register, call 610-666-5371.

Contact Michelle Harris, Region Manager, at 610-666-5371 or via email her at mharris@montcopa.org.