Events In The Watershed

SOLD OUT: Autumnberry Ramble

Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 am

Nature Program

Everyone

This event is sold out, but there are plenty of other ways to explore the Wissahickon.
 
Check out our upcoming events to see what’s next.
 

The bad news: Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is an invasive shrub that can have a negative impact on our ecosystems. The good news: we can eat them to beat them! The berries of Autumn Olive - also called Autumnberries or Japanese Silverberries - are incredibly abundant and delicious. Come out for a fall walk at Willow Lake Farm with Herbalist and Forager, Alison Rohde, as she shares how to identify, harvest, and prepare these tasty berries. We’ll meet a few other edible and medicinal plants along the way, and spend some time together gathering (and managing) this unique fruit. Bring a container for your harvest!

 

Accessibility Information

This program includes an outdoor walk along natural trails (mostly mowed grass) at a slow pace and for up to 1.5 miles. There are no restrooms at the preserve, but there is one at CVS just a short walk away. Ticks are common, so protective clothing and spray are recommended.

Event Details
  • Location

    Willow Lake Farm

  • Contact

    margaret@wissahickontrails.org

  • Google Maps

    Directions
  • Parking

    Parking and trailhead are located in the back of the parking lot behind CVS and Liberty Lutheran offices.