bookmark_borderEagles In Rehab

The Elmwood Zoo is located in Norristown, Montgomery County, PA. Part of their environmentalism is the rehabilitation of eagles that have injuries, such as, a broken wing. Here they are at feeding time:

More Animals and Insects of the Philadelphia Area

bookmark_borderWest Chester Chili Cookoff

The Rotary Club of West Chester hosts the Annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off on October 11, 2015. Last year the charity event raised $60,000.

Patrons get to sample and vote for hundreds of teams that enter the competition.

Last year the Rotary Club utilized the money by awarding grants to the following non-profit organizations:

– The Arc of Chester County
– Care Center Foundation
– Chester County Children, Inc.
– Crime Victims Center of Chester County, Inc.
– Domestic Violence Center of Chester County Inc.
– Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
– Handi-Crafters
– Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
– Maternal and Child Health Consortium
– Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester, Inc.
– West Chester Food Cupboard
– West Chester Public Library
– Wings for Success

bookmark_borderHalloween Hayday!

The mission of Glen Foerd on the Delaware is to connect visitors to the legacy of Glen Foerd through programs in the arts, nature and history and to preserve and protect the landscape, buildings and collections for the enjoyment of the community and future generations.

Glen Foerd is a Fairmount Park property operated by the Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation in cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and supported in part by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

Halloween Hayday!
Glen Foerd on the Delaware and Three Monkeys Cafe are teaming up to bring you a day of hayrides and children’s crafts and activities to get you into the Halloween spirit on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Admission $5 per child, adults are free! Parking and admission will be held at Three Monkeys Cafe, 9645 James Street, not at Glen Foerd.