Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
4th Annual Arb-B-Que on
May 3rd from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
You are invited!
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is celebrating Arbor Day with our 4th annual "Arb-B-Que" on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Come and have a day of fun while you help support an organization that provides local environmental education in our fairy tale style "Stone House", 16 acres of wooded trails with an outdoor classroom, live animal exhibit and a wonderful staff of experienced teachers.
Many events are free, but tickets are required for the Famous Dave's Barbeque that is offered from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
There is a photo op where you can have a family photo taken with Peep the Cockatoo (included with a ticket or a la carte price is $5.00)
A ticket is also required for the Delaware Valley Raptor Center Show. Would you like to see a golden eagle, a peregrine falcon or perhaps, a saw-whet owl? If so, join Bill Streeter, director of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for Close Encounters with Birds of Prey, to see and learn about these and other birds of prey. You'll see six live raptors and spend a magical hour gaining a greater knowledge and appreciation of the raptors of the northeast. Streeter, who has a BA in biology and an MS in zoology, will entertain, as well as educate you with the knowledge he has gained through over 30 years of studying and rehabilitating raptors, and through practicing the ancient art of falconry. Read more about the raptor center at www.dvrconline.org (included with a ticket or a la carte price is $10.00)
Events available at no charge:
There will be a bee presentation by Hilltop Honey at 11:30 AM.
We'll also have our own decorate cupcakes.
Face painting is available to all children.
Environmental Eagles will make a presentation at 11:00 AM.
Family scavenger hunt around the Arboretum will have you hiking all along the trails.
All families will be able to come by and pick up a free tree to plant at home.
Honey will be available to purchase from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Tickets are needed to participate in the "Famous Dave's Barbeque" barbeque of ribs, chicken and brisket of beef, hot dogs (or vegetarian entree), salad, beans, dessert and a drink is from 11:30 to 1:00. Delaware Valley Raptor Center presentation starts at 1:15 PM. The photo op with Peep the cockatoo for the kids is available from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Tickets prices are for the all of the events listed above. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids age 3 and up, free for kids under age 2. A la carte price is $ 10.00 for the Raptor show or $ 5.00 for the photo op with Peep.
If you order tickets online we will email them to you along with a schedule of events for the day.