Norristown Farm Park Environmental Education

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Norristown Farm Park contains paved walking and biking trails, nature trails, a creek to fish. Learn fact about our species during our Wild Wednesday posts.

The Norristown Farm Park is 690-acres, which is Montgomery County's second largest park. 450-acres of the park is leased by a tenant farmer, while the rest of the property is maintained for recreational use. There are miles of paved hiking and biking trails, nature trails, a picnic pavilion, and more. Also the Stony Creek is available for fishing and other enjoyment. The Farm Park is home to many

animals including songbirds, deer, fox, and more. Also attend our educational program to explore the property, learn about wildlife, and different environmental topics. Programs are held year round with topics varying based on seasons, check our events page for the current programs! Get outdoors and enjoy nature!

06/11/2026

Are you looking for a place to bike, hike, roller-skate, use strollers and more? We have some great trails for you! Come explore all our paved trails, approximately 8.0 miles total. Each trail has unique features from historic trees, the sound of the creek or observing the open fields. Discover which trail is your favorite!

06/07/2026

Who is enjoying this beautiful weekend by walking in the park? 🌼🌞

06/06/2026

Get registered for our monthly email blast! This will give you the upcoming events for Norristown Farm Park, Peter Wentz Farmstead, and Lorimer Park. Send us a message with your best contact information to get added!

06/02/2026

Join our monthly bird walk next week, June 9th at 8:00am in parking lot #3, by the pavilions. Join us to do some summer birding. See if we can locate species like Orioles, Flycatchers, and more. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours! Dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. No registration is required.

05/29/2026

👀 Notice something different about us? Montgomery County has launched brand-new website!

The new montgomerycountypa.gov is built around what people actually need—clear information, easy navigation, and the ability to complete tasks quickly, especially on their phones. The redesign reflects the County’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and digital equity, ensuring every resident can engage with local government more effectively.

📍Go check it out at www.montgomerycountypa.gov.

05/26/2026

Did you know that we are in the peak of turtle breeding season? Species like snapping turtles and box turtles are looking for mates and an area to lay their eggs. As they are in search of love, they are more likely to try to cross roads or encounter people. These beautiful creatures are not quick moving, so if you see them crossing a road, they may need a little help to safety.

Remember when moving turtles, please put them in the direction they were heading. If not, they will resume their journey and venture back into harms way. While moving turtles is important, please do not put your safety at risk.

If you notice an animal needs help within the park, please contact the Rangers at 610-270-0215 ext 3. If you encounter an issue at home, call Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center before you try to take the animal to them. Place the animal in a dark box and do not provide it with food or water. For more information visit their website - https://www.phillywildlife.org/

05/20/2026

This Monday, May 25th is the first Pennsylvania's Fish-for-Free day! This means you do not need a fishing license to fish within the state. If you have ever thought about trying fishing, Monday would be a great day to try! We have fishing gear available to borrow, email [email protected] to schedule time to pick up the gear. All other fishing regulations must be followed on this day. Visit the fish and boat website for more information.

05/19/2026

Did you miss the bird walk last week? Don’t be sad! We are hosting another walk on May 26 at Peter Wentz Farmstead! Meet in the parking area next to the parking lot at 8:30am. Come discover what species are hanging out on the farm. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair. Dress for walking on natural trails.

05/13/2026

Do you know the history of the Norristown Farm Park Education Wing?

In 1992, Montgomery County began leasing the property from DCNR. The parks current Site Supervisor, Ken Shellenberger moved through the ranks as the former Maintenance Foreman, who was involved in the development of the park from building pavilions, kiosks, mowing, and much more. Ken has combated many obstacles and created a beautiful environment within the park.

One of his major projects was taking the old dairy barn and turning it into a beautiful indoor space.

During the pandemic, this building was closed; Ken began transitioning into a fantastic education area for children and adults. Now, the building holds educational animals, a children's center with blocks, and a lecture space for adult programs.

A plaque has been placed on the building as a big thank you for your dedication!

"The Kenneth W. Shellenberger II Education Wing"

We are grateful for Ken and all of the work he has done at Norristown Farm Park.

Happy 33 years at the Farm Park and 36 years with the County of Montgomery!

05/09/2026

Happy Migratory Bird Day!! Come visit the park and see if you can find the Baltimore Oriole, Common Yellowthroat, and Northern Parula that have returned after a winter vacation. Have you spotted any neat bird species in the park lately? Let us know in the comments!

Address

2500 Upper Farm Road
East Norriton, PA
19403

Telephone

+16102700215

Website

https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/874/Norristown-Farm-Park

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