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POPULAR BIRD WALK RETURNS TO GLEN FOERD

Come join us on Saturday, September 28th, @ 7:00am for an enjoyable and educational walk around the grounds of Glen Foerd. The fall walk is an excellent chance to learn about area birdlife and enjoy one of the beautiful green spaces remaining in Northeast Philadelphia. The walk will be led by experienced birdwatcher and local educator Frank Windfelder. The program begins at 7:00am in the Glen Foerd mansion and ends at about 9:00am. Light breakfast will be provided. Dress casually and wear comfortable walking shoes. Binoculars are recommended.

GLEN FOERD MEMBERS – FREE

NON-MEMBERS $3.00

For more information you can call the business office at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

215 632 5330.

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Sunday, October 27th from 10 am to 4 pm

Celebrate the history of Glen Foerd on the Delaware’s cattle and crop farm at the First Annual Glen Foerd Farm Fest. Meet and greet real cows and learn about farm animals at various learning stations. Spend time on the beautiful 18-acre Delaware River estate while enjoying live music, craft show and a farmer’s market. There will even be a pie eating and “kiss the cow” contest. Children will enjoy fun activities throughout the day.

Glen Foerd Farm, which was located on the Bucks County side of the Poquessing Creek, was established in 1919. The farm was nationally recognized for the exceptional quality of its Ayrshire cattle, winning numerous milk output awards. The farm’s motto was “Six World’s Records in Six Years”. The farm also had an extensive crop farm operation, which supplied produce for the residents and servants of the grand riverfront estate.

Glen Foerd on the Delaware is the last remaining riverfront estate in Philadelphia open to the public. Its mission is to connect visitors to the legacy of the estate through programs in the arts, nature and history.

Admission to Glen Foerd Farm Fest is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Cost includes admission to the mansion and grounds. Rain date is November 3rd. For more information call 215-632-5330, or visit glenfoerd.org. Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, at the corner of Milnor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19114. Check us out on Facebook!

Don’t miss this fun event. We guarantee you’ll have an udder-ly enjoyable time!

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VOLUNTEER FOR EARTH DAY at GLEN FOERD
Saturday, April 27th, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Glen Foerd is partnering with the Friends of Poquessing Watershed, PA Environmental Council and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to clean up a small section of the Poquessing Creek bank on the estate property. Help us cleanup trash and remove non-native invasive plants so our visitors will have a better view of the Poquessing’s tidal wetlands.

We encourage participants to bring their own tool such as clippers, shovels, spades, and pitchforks (label with your name). Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, hat, sturdy shoes, work gloves and bring a water bottle. We will supply gloves and trash bags

Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to improve the environment. Call the office if you plan to join us, we need to know how many volunteers to expect. Bring a friend! Refreshments and clean up supplies will be provided.

For more information you can call the business office at Glen Foerd

215 632 5330.