Fall Fest Benefits Millport Conservancy and the Run
North Museum’s Fall Fest at Millport Conservancy
Benefits Lititz Run and Trail restoration
Family event Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(LITITZ, WARWICK TOWNSHIP)—Families are invited to explore Millport Conservancy’s natural wonders on Saturday, November 9, as the North Museum of Nature and Science and Millport Conservancy present Fall Fest. This fifth annual collaboration between two local non-profits is a fundraising event to support Millport Conservancy’s efforts to restore the Lititz Run stream through soil erosion control, wetlands restoration, and stream management and the North Museum’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education programming. The Conservancy’s 75-acre refuge for native wildlife and plant species includes Lititz Run, where preservation efforts have resulted in healthy, wild reproduction of both rainbow and brown trout, which can be found year-round in its waters.
Located at 737 E. Millport Road, the family-friendly event is filled with activities for children of all ages:
-Archeological Treasure Dig Pit
-Atomic Selfie Station
-Live Reptile Petting Zoo
-Nature Walks and Crafts
-Face and Pumpkin Painting
-Environmental Science and Sustainability Activities for STEM Sisters
-Bird Club Activities
-Veterans’ Recognition
-Food Truck by Gourmet Julie's Way
-Tasting Room for 21+ by Compass Mill Tap House, Meduseld Meadery, Stoll and Wolfe
-Distillery, Vine Bar, and more!
“Millport Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to help us protect and preserve the land, the water resources and our heritage.” said Lynn Wohlsen Myers, Executive Director of Millport Conservancy and the daughter of the Conservancy’s founding couple. “Through the success of fundraising efforts like Fall Fest, the Conservancy will continue to be a treasured resource of educational and recreational experiences for students and the public.”
“Having partnered together successfully for the last five years, the North Museum is thrilled to hold Fall Fest at Millport once again in our joint effort to raise funds for the restoration of Lititz Run Creek." said Andrea Rush, North Museum CEO. "Our enduring alliance fortifies the missions of both organizations and accelerates our collective impact on the community."
In honor of Veteran’s Day, all Veterans, Active Service Members and First Responders will be admitted free of charge.
Fall Fest 2024 sponsors include Listrak, Marysia & Salvatore Dina, The Sheaffer Family, Univest, American Crane, Richard Clark, Ph.D. & Sepi Yalda, Ph.D., First National Bank, Gibbel Kraybill & Hess, LLP, Land Studies, Landis Homes, Sauder’s Eggs, Tiger’s Eye, Dr. DiComo & Family and Walters Services, Inc.
