Week of May 14

MOTHER’S DAY HIKE

Sun., May 14: Take a walk with mom and the rest of the family this Mother’s Day at Lorimer Park. Beginning at the ranger hut the hike will cover a few scenic miles in the park. Wear your hiking shoes. This is a free event which is appropriate for adults and children ages seven and older. It starts at 1:00 pm and pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call 215-947-3477 or e-mail lorimerpark@montcopa.org Lorimer Park is located at 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Meet at the ranger hut. Visit Lorimer Park online at: www.montcopa.org/ lorimerpark.

BIRDS FOR BEGINNERS

Mon., May 15: Take a ‘first look’ at birds. Learn what makes birds different from other animals at the “Birds for Beginners” program at Norristown Farm Park on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 1:00pm. Hear a story and Tues., May 16: A fun program -- at 2 p.m. -designed to engage children and their families in science and literacy by integrating hands-on science activities with children’s literature. We will be exploring the properties of air. The LEAP into Science program began in 2007 as a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the Free Library of Philadelphia. For kids in grades K-6. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in. Norristown area schools day off activity.

AUDUBON BIRD TOWN WALK

Tues., May 16: Explore Lorimer Park and the Bethayres Swamp, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area) during an Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8:00 am to look for resident Sun., May 21: The 4th Annual Jake’s Run2Remember will be held at Norristown Area High School for runners of all ages. Registration will take place by the gymnasium of high school. The course will begin near the tennis courts on Eagle Drive, travel up towards Whitehall Road, through the Norristown Farm Park, back across Whitehall Road, down Eagle Drive and finish near the football field in