Fall Fest—Supporting STEM Education and Wildlife Restoration

North Museum’s Fall Fest at Millport Conservancy

benefits STEM Ed and Lititz Run Restoration

Family event Saturday, November 8, 10am–4pm

Families are invited to explore Millport Conservancy’s natural wonders on Saturday, November 8, from 10am to 3pm, as North Museum of Nature and Science and Millport Conservancy present Fall Fest. This 6th 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 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.

NEW THIS YEAR—LIVE RAFFLE!

Grab a chance to win one of these spectacular experiences.

• Morning Fly Fishing lesson with Tom Herr, valued at $350
• North Museum Birthday Party Rental, valued at $275
• North Museum Family Membership w/gift basket, valued at $200
• Lancaster Bounce House Birthday Rental, valued at $250
• YMCA 3-month Family Membership, including join fee, valued at $279
• Universal Athletic Club 3-month Family Membership, valued at $950

Located at 737 E. Millport Road, the family-friendly event is filled with activities for children of all ages:

• Astronomy Experiments
• Archeological Treasure Dig Pit
• Atomic Selfie Station
• Environmental Science and Sustainability Activities
• Face and Pumpkin Painting
• Lancaster Bird Club Activities
• Live Reptile Petting Zoo
• Bird watching and forest foraging
• Solar Observing
• Veterans’ Recognition
• Food Truck by Gourmet Julie's Way
• Beer & Wine Tasting Room for 21+ with Bierhall Brewing Co. and Fetish Brewing Co.

“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.”

“We're thrilled to hold Fall Fest at Millport again and to continue this successful partnership for a sixth year in our joint effort to raise funds for the restoration of Lititz Run." 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.

BUY TICKETS

Tickets may be purchased in advance or onsite, $20 for adults; $15 for children ages 4–17, free for children under 4.

Fall Fest 2025 sponsors include: Flyway Excavating, Inc., The Sheaffer Family, Marysia & Salvatore Dina, National Novelty Brush Co., Univest Financial, American Crane & Equipment Corp., Cargas, Richard Clark, Ph.D. & Sepi Yalda, Ph.D., First National Bank, Gibbel Kraybill & Hess, LLP, Land Studies, Landis Homes, Sauder’s Eggs, Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. DiComo, and Walters Services

Nov 5, Lititz Record

by Bridget Bross