Riverbend and Community Partners Kick Off the Season with Summer Solstice Celebration

On Friday June 21st, Riverbend Environmental Education Center will be celebrating the beginning of the summer and longest day of the year with fellow community organizations and sponsors Philadelphia Eagles, Peco and Bryn Mawr Trust Company. From 6:00-8:30 pm families are invited to come to Riverbend’s tucked away location at 1950 Spring Mill Road to participate in various family fun events including pond exploration, water and yard games, hikes, campfire, arts and crafts and more!

Riverbend enjoys celebrating their mission of teaching environmental principals to children through hands on learning and events that unite their local community. At this year’s Summer Solstice, community partners from Bridlewild Trails, Harriton House, Lower Merion Conservancy, and Wayne Art Center will each lead an exciting and interactive activity for the community to enjoy.  

While Riverbend leads field games and campfire fun at the brand new stone story circle and firepit, other organizations will offer an activity central to their mission. Bridlewild Trails Association (BTA) is a nonprofit member-supported community group which maintains and preserves 30 miles of Lower Merion Township walking/riding trails as well as natural open-space sites. BTA will be leading Solstice celebrants on several short walks on trails through Riverbend and its surroundings.

Wanye Arts Center will build appreciation of the arts through crafts and a ton of fun. Lower Merion Conservancy’s mission of engaging residents in preserving the natural environment and the historic character of the community will shine through their pond exploration activity while the Harriton House’s famous honey bee demonstration will let families get up close and personal with some of their resident bees. 

Riverbend is excited to bring back some entertaining activities throughout the evening including refreshments provided by Whole Foods and Victory Brewery and live music by our resident Camp Counselor Silvio. This event is free for members of all participating community organizations or a $15 suggested charitable donation per family at the door so mark your calendar for the brightest night of the year!

For more information about Riverbend’s Summer Solstice, please contact Lisa Matthews, Development and Communications Associate at 610.527.5234 x104 or via email at lmatthews@riverbendeec.org.