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Pennsylvania has breath-taking beauty combined with a historical legacy that is second to none in the country. There is an abundance of both in Norristown Farm Park.

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  • Contact Info

    Norristown Farm Park

    Germantown Pike & Barley Sheaf Dr./North Wales Rd.
    E. Norriton, PA 19403

    Phone: 610-270-0215   |  

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    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • • Current Events

      05/05/12- 06/02/12

      Spring Bird Migration Norristown Farm Park Spring Bird Migration Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park May 5-June 2, 2012 The spring migration of songbirds will be in full swing now. Join an expert birder to search the forest and fields for native birdlife. Many birds are just passing through on their way to northern breeding grounds. You will be able to see flycatchers, vireos, and warblers as well as non-migrating species. For ages 7 and up. Meet in parking lot #2.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/16/12	5K Run/1-Mile Walk for Literacy Norristown Farm Park 5K Run/1-Mile Walk for Literacy Presented by Literacy Council of Norristown at Norristown Farm Park June 16, 2012 The Literacy Counci of Norristown will be holding a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Literacy at the Norristown Farm Park with registration at Whitehall Elementary School. Follow detour signs. Proceeds will benefit adults receiving free literacy instruction in Norristown and the surrounding communities. Preregistration is available via mail or online at BrynMawrRunningCo.com/events For more details, call 610-292-8515.
      07/07/12	Fireflies: Nature's Fireworks Norristown Farm Park Fireflies: Nature's Fireworks Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 7, 2012 Come for an evening to discover the world of fireflies or lightning bugs (which are neither flies or bugs). Learn about their amazing behavior and life cycle. The program begins just before dusk and ends just after dusk, so bring a flashlight. For ages: 6 to adults. Pre-registration by phone is required. Meet in the pavilion parking lot.
      07/08/12	Creek Critters Norristown Farm Park Creek Critters Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 8, 2012 Come out to explore Kepner Creek. We'll collect and classify aquatic insects and use seine nets to catch fish. Wear old sneakers for going into the water or water shoes with heel straps. No rain boots please! Ages: 6 to adult. Pre-registration is required by phone. Meet in parking lot #3 by the kiosk.
      07/08/12	Birds for Kids Norristown Farm Park Birds for Kids Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 8, 2012 This bird walk is geared for kids and families. We will try to encounter birds on the nest or with young. Bring binoculars if you have them. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Pre-registration by phone is required. Meet in parking lot #2.
      07/22/12	River Rock Art Norristown Farm Park River Rock Art Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 22, 2012 Learn some basic geology as we walk the floodplain of Kepner Creek. Rocks that have been in water are often smooth and rounded. We'll find some to paint. Past participants have turned their stones into insects, flowers, and other neat things. Art supplies will be provided. For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required by phone. Meet at the pavilions.
      07/23/12	Little Ladybugs Norristown Farm Park Little Ladybugs Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 23, 2012 Take a closer look at ladybug beetles. Nearly everyone recognizes them. Come to this program and learn more about this insect. After the field activity make a ladybug craft to take home. For ages 3 and up with an adult. Pre-registration is required by phone. Meet at the pavilions.
      08/11/12	Dragons and Damsels Norristown Farm Park Dragons and Damsels Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park August 11, 2012 No, it's not storybook time. Dragonflies and damselflies represent an ancient order of insects that have been on earth since before the dinosaurs. Learn about their life history, territorial behavior, and how to recognize individual species. Explore the creek and the pond in search of our quarry. Bring water to drink. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. Meet in parking lot #3 near the kiosk.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/05/12- 06/02/12

    Spring Bird Migration Norristown Farm Park Spring Bird Migration Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park May 5-June 2, 2012 The spring migration of songbirds will be in full swing now. Join an expert birder to search the forest and fields for native birdlife. Many birds are just passing through on their way to northern breeding grounds. You will be able to see flycatchers, vireos, and warblers as well as non-migrating species. For ages 7 and up. Meet in parking lot #2.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/16/12	5K Run/1-Mile Walk for Literacy Norristown Farm Park 5K Run/1-Mile Walk for Literacy Presented by Literacy Council of Norristown at Norristown Farm Park June 16, 2012 The Literacy Counci of Norristown will be holding a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Literacy at the Norristown Farm Park with registration at Whitehall Elementary School. Follow detour signs. Proceeds will benefit adults receiving free literacy instruction in Norristown and the surrounding communities. Preregistration is available via mail or online at BrynMawrRunningCo.com/events For more details, call 610-292-8515.
    07/07/12	Fireflies: Nature's Fireworks Norristown Farm Park Fireflies: Nature's Fireworks Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 7, 2012 Come for an evening to discover the world of fireflies or lightning bugs (which are neither flies or bugs). Learn about their amazing behavior and life cycle. The program begins just before dusk and ends just after dusk, so bring a flashlight. For ages: 6 to adults. Pre-registration by phone is required. Meet in the pavilion parking lot.
    07/08/12	Creek Critters Norristown Farm Park Creek Critters Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 8, 2012 Come out to explore Kepner Creek. We'll collect and classify aquatic insects and use seine nets to catch fish. Wear old sneakers for going into the water or water shoes with heel straps. No rain boots please! Ages: 6 to adult. Pre-registration is required by phone. Meet in parking lot #3 by the kiosk.
    07/08/12	Birds for Kids Norristown Farm Park Birds for Kids Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 8, 2012 This bird walk is geared for kids and families. We will try to encounter birds on the nest or with young. Bring binoculars if you have them. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Pre-registration by phone is required. Meet in parking lot #2.
    07/22/12	River Rock Art Norristown Farm Park River Rock Art Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 22, 2012 Learn some basic geology as we walk the floodplain of Kepner Creek. Rocks that have been in water are often smooth and rounded. We'll find some to paint. Past participants have turned their stones into insects, flowers, and other neat things. Art supplies will be provided. For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required by phone. Meet at the pavilions.
    07/23/12	Little Ladybugs Norristown Farm Park Little Ladybugs Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 23, 2012 Take a closer look at ladybug beetles. Nearly everyone recognizes them. Come to this program and learn more about this insect. After the field activity make a ladybug craft to take home. For ages 3 and up with an adult. Pre-registration is required by phone. Meet at the pavilions.
    08/11/12	Dragons and Damsels Norristown Farm Park Dragons and Damsels Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park August 11, 2012 No, it's not storybook time. Dragonflies and damselflies represent an ancient order of insects that have been on earth since before the dinosaurs. Learn about their life history, territorial behavior, and how to recognize individual species. Explore the creek and the pond in search of our quarry. Bring water to drink. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. Meet in parking lot #3 near the kiosk.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/20/12	Bark! Bark! Bark! For Our Park! Norristown Farm Park
    05/20/12	Bark! Bark! Bark, for Our Park! Norristown Farm Park
    05/14/12	Baby Birds Norristown Farm Park
    04/28/12	A Birding Adventure Norristown Farm Park
    04/22/12	Run for S.A.A.M. Norristown Farm Park
    04/19/12	Earth Day Art Norristown Farm Park
    04/04/12	Baby Bunnies Norristown Farm Park
    02/02/12	Groundhog Day Norristown Farm Park
    01/24/12	In the Snow, Who's Been There? Norristown Farm Park
    01/22/12	Cross-Country Ski Clinic Norristown Farm Park
    01/10/12	Little Hoots Norristown Farm Park
    01/08/12	Owl Prowl Norristown Farm Park
    12/11/11	Reindeer Guide for Kids Norristown Farm Park
    12/04/11	Natural Ornaments Norristown Farm Park
    12/03/11	Senior Stroll Norristown Farm Park
    11/27/11	Nature Printing Norristown Farm Park
    11/17/11	First Look at Turkeys Norristown Farm Park
    11/06/11	Potpourri of Pods Norristown Farm Park
    10/19/11	Spooky Things Norristown Farm Park
    10/15/11	Fun Run 4 Art - 2 Miles Norristown Farm Park
    06/25/11	5K Run/Walk for Literacy Norristown Farm Park
    06/21/11	Blaze Your Own Trail Norristown Farm Park
    07/17/10	Kepner Creek Critters Norristown Farm Park
    06/28/10- 07/02/10	Camp Salamander at Norristown Farm Park Norristown Farm Park
    05/29/10	Creek Critters Norristown Farm Park
    01/20/10	Little Hoots Norristown Farm Park
    01/10/10	Owl Prowl Norristown Farm Park
    12/09/09	Winter's Sleep Norristown Farm Park
    11/17/09	First Look at Turkeys Norristown Farm Park
    11/14/09	Wild about Whitetails Norristown Farm Park
    11/01/09	Fall Field Harvest Norristown Farm Park
    10/30/09	Park in the Dark Norristown Farm Park
    10/24/09	Fall Exploration Walk Norristown Farm Park
    10/04/09	Honey Bees Norristown Farm Park
    09/19/09	Early Bird Walk Norristown Farm Park