By Betsy Natter Summer is filled with sunshine, flowers, and lots of things that creep, crawl and buzz. What exactly are those things flying around and will they start “bugging” you? Gather some new information and enjoy some hands on exploration with this variety of workshops designed to teach you about some of these amazing [...]
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will hold a program entitled “Incredible Insects” on Saturday, July 15, 2017 beginning at 1:00 pm. Join staff for a close-up look at our six-legged neighbors, the insects. Participants will use nets and bug magnifier boxes to examine our discoveries. All bugs will be released unharmed. Meet atTennis Courts (2298 [...]
By Betsy Natter If you’re looking to get yourself or the whole family outdoors for some great biking experiences this summer, Montgomery County’s vast trail system is an ideal locale for safe and scenic views for bike riders of all ability levels. Both seasoned riders and those just beginning to venture out on two wheels [...]
Commonwealth Classic Theater Company makes a return visit to Green Lane Park on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s beautiful and heartrending masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet. Young love and old grudges collide in this timeless romantic tragedy. Critically acclaimed director Kathryn MacMillan returns to CCTC with a fast paced [...]
Get outside with music at Green Lane Park on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM. This month they are featuring The Southern Edge Band’s versatile musical performance, “The Evolution of County Music”, beginning with the music of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash & Merle Haggard. They’ll mix in some favorite Brooks & Dunn& Garth Brooks, right [...]
Kick off Memorial Day weekend at Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park with the season’s first free outdoor concert featuring the Red Hill Band on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Bring a blanket or chair! The Red Hill band, organized in 1900 with only 22 members, is among the oldest active concert [...]
By Betsy Natter Calling all dog lovers to Green Lane Park! Join in on the fun and learning during the 15th annual dog walk and education event hosted by John DeBella and the staff at WMGK on Sat. May 6 from 11 am to 3 pm. The event’s purpose is to educate current and future [...]
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host an “Earth Day Workday” program in the park on Saturday, April 22nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join staff as we celebrate Earth Day with a day of service in the park. We will continue our ongoing battle to eliminate invasive plants from along the Perkiomen Trail. [...]
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will offer a “Waterfowl Watch” program on Saturday March 11th at 1:00 p.m. The spring migration of ducks, geese and swans should be well underway as we search the lakes of Green Lane Park. Join us in our search for these north-bound travelers. Bring binoculars and meet at Tennis Court [...]
Magic on Saturday, March 4, 2017. There will be two demonstrations, beginning at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Join staff celebrating the annual maple sap harvest in the park. Park staff and volunteers will demonstrate this centuries-old American process which includes tree tapping, boiling of sap in our evaporator, and the tradition of “sugaring off”. Visitors can [...]
