welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/donatewelkinweir.html
Join or Renew your Membership Today. Individual, Senior, or student. Sign up by fax/mail. You can also Download the Welkinweir Membership Form. To complete and return by fax or mail.
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/gardens-and-collections.html
Gardens and Collections Map. Welkinweir Gardens and Collections. Radiates out from the Estate House in waves of color and texture. The 55-acre arboretum is filled with rare and unusual plants and trees. Take a walk along any of Welkinweir’s 2 miles of trails to experience more of this enchanted place. The nearby Barn Ruins was built around the stone foundation of an old barn, which was exposed by a fire in 1935. Grace Rodebaugh used the stable walls as design inspiration for her garden beds. A me...Cross...
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/index.html
What's Happening at Welkinweir? Watch our Spring Slideshow. Welkinweir is a 197-acre oasis of natural beauty featuring a 55-acre arboretum and historic estate house, as well as ecologically diverse wetland, meadow, and woodland habitats. The property is a living laboratory for the study of ecological issues, sustainability, and land stewardship, offering inspiration and education for visitors and community members. Welkinweir is the home of Green Valleys Association.
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/programs.html
The Nature of Gardening. Explores the connection between nature and the garden to create healthy, attractive, environmentally friendly landscapes that inspire us and benefit the natural world. Featuring presentations by well-known experts and hands-on demonstrations, attendees will take away a wealth of information and inspiration for thier own gardens. Welkinweir Summer Intern Position. Volunteer Opportunities at Welkinweir. Tasks will involve working with the director on garden maintenance (weather per...
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/special-events.html
Welkinweir's Mother's Day Tea May 8, 2016 Registration is Closed. National Public Gardens Day. Mother's Day Tea and Azalea Bloom Walk. Update: Weather is looking great! Join us for a springtime tradition in celebration of mothers and all the special women in your life at our annual Mother's Day Tea. Light fare will be served on the tented terrace overlooking the pond and spring blooms. And listen to music performed on our rare Skinner pipe organ. Rain or shine. Gorgeous anytime of the year the historic W...
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/natural-areas.html
Welkinweir's natural areas are dominated by hardwood forest on moderate to steep slopes that end in a gently sloping stream valley running east to west through the center of the property. Located within the 73,000 acre Hopewell Big Woods. A foot trail circles the pond system, anchored by the circa 1830 springhouse where one can observe dragonflies hovering near native wildflowers, hear peepers and other frogs, and marvel at the industriousness of a resident beaver. We invite you to participate in a numbe...
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/visitors.html
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but seeing a living plant is worth far more. Plan a visit to Welkinweir. The grounds are open Monday through Friday from 9 am; closing time varies seasonally - please call 610-469-7543 for exact times. Members are admitted free. Non-members may make a donation at the Visitor Center. All donations support the continued preservation of Welkinweir. Guided House and Garden Tours for Groups. Treat the garden gently for others to enjoy. Walk only on paths and lawns.
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/sustainability.html
Solar and Micro-hydro Power. View real time solar producton at Welkinweir. Read more about sustainability and Historic Preservation National Trust for Historic Preservation. Porous paving parking lot. The native plants have provided food and shelter for endemic animal species, including painted turtles, various frogs and toads, red-winged blackbirds, cedar waxwings, and robins. The project contributes to GVA’s goal of obtaining zero percent runoff from the site, even during the 100-year storm.
welkinweir.org
Welkinweir - Where the sky meets water...
http://www.welkinweir.org/resources.html
Champion Trees of Pennsylvania. Our Japanese hackberry,. Is now the largest Japanese Hackberry in Pennsylvania.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT