Community Programs and Fun-shops
If you want to get out and have some fun…
then these programs and FUN-shops are for you!
Upcoming Programs
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, March 7th
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.
Join us for a Rain Garden Workshop hosted at Sellersville Borough Hall and learn how to manage those pesky wet areas in your yard - including how to install a beautiful and functional backyard rain garden.
Rain gardens are shallow, bowl-shaped gardens designed to capture rainwater and allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than becoming polluted runoff. Planted with deep-rooted native species, these gardens can handle both wet and dry conditions while providing valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
Our Director of Conservation will lead you through the process of designing, installing and maintaining a backyard rain garden so you can confidently create your own at home!
Date & Time
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Sellersville Borough Hall
140 East Church Street
Sellersville, PA 18960
Cost
Choose the registration option that works best for you:
Free Registration - Attend the full workshop and receive all instructional materials (does not include plants).
$30 Registration (Includes Plant Package) - Attend the workshop and take home 3 native perennials to help you get your rain garden started.
Join us for a Rain Garden Workshop hosted at Perkiomen Valley Brewery and learn how to manage those pesky wet areas in your yard - including how to install a beautiful and functional backyard rain garden.
Rain gardens are shallow, bowl-shaped gardens designed to capture rainwater and allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than becoming polluted runoff. Planted with deep-rooted native species, these gardens can handle both wet and dry conditions while providing valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
Our Director of Conservation will lead you through the process of designing, installing and maintaining a backyard rain garden so you can confidently create your own at home!
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Perkiomen Valley Brewery
101 Walnut St.
Green Lane, PA 18054
Cost
$25 per participant
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build and install a rain barrel at home! Each participant will leave with a fully assembled rain barrel, ready to install and start using right away.
Rain barrels collect rainwater from your downspout for reuse around your home, perfect for watering plants, cleaning yard equipment, or other outdoor needs. This simple, sustainable solution helps reduce household water use while also decreasing stormwater runoff.
All materials and tools will be provided, including a 55-gallon hard plastic drum. Staff will guide you step by step through the building and installation process, making this workshop beginner-friendly.
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
Skippack Township Building
4089 Heckler Rd
Skippack, PA 19474
Cost
$65 per rain barrel
What to Wear / Bring
Dress for the weather - weather permitting, the workshop will be held outdoors.
All tools and materials are provided.
Please arrive in a vehicle that can accommodate a 55-gallon drum.
The Conservancy is hosting its first ever book club with guide Donna Usavage! The book club will focus on nature-based fiction and non-fiction works. All meetings are at the Conservancy headquarters (either indoors or outdoors) unless otherwise specified.
Date & Time: Meetings at 6:30 pm on the first Thursday of every month
Location: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Headquarters, 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Guide: Donna Usavage