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Dedicated to Serving the Communities of the Perkiomen Watershed
...by conserving and protecting land and water resources through commitment to and leadership in environmental education, watershed stewardship, and conservation programs.
Check out the Winter Race Series…
Freeze-Up 5k
Sunday, December 13th
Join us on Sunday, December 13th, 2026 for the Freeze-Up 5k! It’s your favorite run-around, hang out, and drink good beer event! The course is flat, fast and takes you on a beautiful romp through Lenape Park and along the Perkiomen Creek in Perkasie. This is one race you don’t want to miss!
The Freeze-Up 5k begins and ends at Free Will Brewing Company in Perkasie, PA.
Registration Fees
$40 Early Bird Registration WITH T-Shirt (through October 31)
$45 Regular Registration WITH T-Shirt (through November 21)
$45 Late Registration - No shirt option (November 22 through Race Day)
Schedule of Events
Registration begins at 8:30 am
The Freeze-Up begins at 10:00 am
Awards start at 11:00 am
The beer starts flowing as soon as you cross the finish line… and this year we have post-race PIZZA!
Award Categories
Overall Male and Female Winners
Top three Male and Female in each of the following:
> 19 | 20 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | 50 - 59 | 60 - 69 | 70+
Beast of the East Snowshoe 5k
Saturday, January 23rd
Gear up for the 2027 Beast of the East Snowshoe 5K, where Spring Mountain turns into a snowy wonderland of burning quads and frozen noses. This is the biggest snowshoe 5K in the entire country, so you’ll be stomping along with everyone from elite athletes to folks who just found out snowshoes have a front and a back. The course is great, the cause is awesome, and the post-race snacks are to die for… Sign up for this winter (mis)adventure and we’re absolutely certain you’ll love it!!
Registration Fees
$40 Early Bird Registration WITH Official Race Beanie (through December 25)
$45 Regular Registration WITH Official Race Beanie (through January 8)
$45 Late Registration - No Beanie for You (January 9 through Race Day)
$15 Snowshoe Rental
Schedule of Events
Friday, January 22rd
Packet Pickup @ Brothers Kershner - 5 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, January 23rd - Race Day!
Registration begins at 6:00 am
The Snowshoe 5k begins at 7:30 am
Awards start at 9:30 am
The rum cider starts flowing as soon as you cross the finish line!
Award Categories
Overall Male and Female Winners
Top three Male and Female in each of the following:
> 19 | 20 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | 50 - 59 | 60 - 69 | 70+
For the Love of the Perky 5 miler
Sunday, February 14th
Registration Coming Soon!
Green Dragon Half Marathon
Sunday, March 14th
Registration Coming Soon!
FUN is what we do…
Wild Women Events!
Native Plant Program!
Plant-A-Thon!
Don’t Miss This…
Every Wednesday!
Join us for Yoga at the Perk. All levels welcome!
You'll need water, a yoga mat, and a towel.
Led by Yogi Lisa Maida
Time:
Wednesdays from 7 pm to 8 pm
Location:
Conservancy Headquarters
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Saturday, Dec. 5th!
Learn to collect, save, and sow native seeds to create your dream garden at an affordable price! During this workshop, participants will learn about seed collection, saving, and sowing methods that will enable them to start their own native plants from seed. Conservancy staff will guide participants through the 8 pre-seed sowing treatments covered in the workshop and participants go home with one type of pre-treated seed for each treatment method! Participants will also receive an information handout and expert advice from Conservancy staff.
Date & Time:
Saturday, December 5th
10 am - 12 pm
Location:
Dragonfly Farm at Reiff Park - the workshop will be held in the greenhouse closer to the barn.
775 Quarry Road
Harleysville, PA 19438
Parking:
Please park in the gravel lot behind the white barn with the red roof.
What to Wear:
This is a messy workshop! Please wear clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting dirty. Please also dress in layers. The greenhouse is heated to about 50 degrees, but it can get quite hot in the greenhouse on sunny days.
What to Bring:
Please bring a box or container that you can transport your containers of sowed seeds home in. Feel free to bring your own gloves, if you’d like.
Sunday, Nov. 15th!
Who says the foliage is only thing to see during the fall? Join us for a leisurely hike through the forest around the East Branch Creek to learn more about how to identify trees in the fall and winter via their bark. We’ll also discuss the importance of the fallen leaves to the forest ecology, how the seasons affect our forests, and the importance of trees along our waterways.
Date: Sunday, Sunday November 15th | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy headquarters, 1 Skippack Pike Schwenksville PA, 19473
Important information:
Dress appropriately for the weather on the day and wear sturdy, comfortable footwear.
Bring water and be prepared for light hiking. Approximately 1 to 2 miles in total distance, with some minor elevation change.
This program will be outside, consider sun protection such as a hat and/or sunscreen. Heavy rains will cancel.
For any questions, please reach out to our Education Coordinator Jeff: j.cocci@perkiomenwatershed.org
Become a Member of the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Your membership means a sustainable future! Membership supports our work to preserve the land and water resources throughout the Perkiomen Watershed through Environment Education, Conservation and Stewardship programs.
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Protectors of the Perkiomen
