Upcoming Lecture Dates

 

 

October 2008
A Tour of Historic Wingohocking Creek
Co-sponsored by Philadelphia Water Department, Morris Arboretum and Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Cost $10-$15, all fees benefit the Mt. Airy Learning Tree

The Wingohocking Creek once ran on the surface through Philadelphia's Mt. Airy, Germantown, Onley, Feltonville, and Juniata neighborhoods, on its way to a confluence with the Frankford Creek. Between the 1880s and 1928, almost the entire 21-mile stream system was put into underground sewer pipes. Join me, and PWD experts Drew Brown and Joanne Dahme, for a bus tour that follows the route of this now-hidden stream. We'll stop at points of interest along the way, including Awbury Arboretum, 19th century estate of the Cope Family and location of the only remaining above-ground remnant of the Wingohocking, and Belfield, once home of Philadelphia artist Charles Wilson Peale, on the LaSalle University campus. Space is limited; to reserve a spot contact Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333 or www.malt.org. (Please wait until September '08 to make reservations, or contact me and I can put you on the waiting list.)

For a list of lectures and garden tours related to my new book
A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
visit www.phillygardenguide.com