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03/29/2026 02:00:00 PM03/29/2026 04:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkLenape Nation of Pennsylvania Fireside Storytelling (With Philly Free Range Education) | March 29
Sunday, March 29
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Learn about the historical influence of the Lenape people on our region during this informative lecture by a representative of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Afterwards we will move outside to hear some traditional storytelling around a fire with a sweet treat!
The work of Willistown Conservation Trust takes place on the ancestral lands of the Lenape. As we enjoy and protect the beauty of Willistown and surrounding areas, we cannot forget its original inhabitants and how their way of life echoes throughout the conservation of this land and its natural resources. While we preserve the land we must also preserve its history and the history of the Indigenous people. By sharing their story with the community, and working with local Native American organizations including the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, we can hope to ensure that their legacy lives on with the land.
Rushton Conservation Center 915 Delchester Rd Newtown Square, PA 19073
Learn about the historical influence of the Lenape people on our region during this informative lecture by a representative of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Afterwards we will move outside to hear some traditional storytelling around a fire with a sweet treat!
The work of Willistown Conservation Trust takes place on the ancestral lands of the Lenape. As we enjoy and protect the beauty of Willistown and surrounding areas, we cannot forget its original inhabitants and how their way of life echoes throughout the conservation of this land and its natural resources. While we preserve the land we must also preserve its history and the history of the Indigenous people. By sharing their story with the community, and working with local Native American organizations including the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, we can hope to ensure that their legacy lives on with the land.
*There is limited availability for this special event; no refunds will be issued if you cannot attend. Event is rain or shine
Sunday, March 29
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Learn about the historical influence of the Lenape people on our region during this informative lecture by a representative of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Afterwards we will move outside to hear some traditional storytelling around a fire with a sweet treat!
The work of Willistown Conservation Trust takes place on the ancestral lands of the Lenape. As we enjoy and protect the beauty of Willistown and surrounding areas, we cannot forget its original inhabitants and how their way of life echoes throughout the conservation of this land and its natural resources. While we preserve the land we must also preserve its history and the history of the Indigenous people. By sharing their story with the community, and working with local Native American organizations including the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, we can hope to ensure that their legacy lives on with the land.
Please come dressed for the weather as the fireside storytelling part of this event is outdoors.
Chief Bluejay will have the Mobile Trading Post stocked with books like Stories of the Lenape People with Lenape translations, the Lenape Language Coloring Book, and several titles on medicinal plants and their uses. She’ll also have LNPA vintage-style caps, magnets, and flags available. Payments accepted by credit card or cash.
PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
PARKING | Parking will be located at Rushton Farm (911 Delchester Rd, Newtown Square) ACCESSIBILITY | There is limited Accessible Parking at Rushron Conservation Center. OTHER EVENT INFORMATION | Please come dressed for the weather as the fireside storytelling part of this event is outdoors.
POLICIES CANCELLATION POLICY |WCT may cancel events due to inclement weather or low registration. If an event is canceled, we will notify you of the rescheduled event date, and you will receive a full refund. If you can no longer attend | Due to the limited availability for this special event; no refunds will be issued if you cannot attend. Please email bhg@wctrust.org or call 610-353-2562 with any questions. Thank you for understanding. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY | Attendance throughout the programs and events with Willistown Conservation Trust gives consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media. Please notify Willistown Conservation Trust staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used for various multimedia or publications. Contact communications@wctrust.org
Location
Rushton Conservation Center
915 Delchester Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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03/29/2026 02:00:00 PM03/29/2026 04:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkLenape Nation of Pennsylvania Fireside Storytelling (With Philly Free Range Education) | March 29
Sunday, March 29
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Learn about the historical influence of the Lenape people on our region during this informative lecture by a representative of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Afterwards we will move outside to hear some traditional storytelling around a fire with a sweet treat!
The work of Willistown Conservation Trust takes place on the ancestral lands of the Lenape. As we enjoy and protect the beauty of Willistown and surrounding areas, we cannot forget its original inhabitants and how their way of life echoes throughout the conservation of this land and its natural resources. While we preserve the land we must also preserve its history and the history of the Indigenous people. By sharing their story with the community, and working with local Native American organizations including the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, we can hope to ensure that their legacy lives on with the land.
Rushton Conservation Center 915 Delchester Rd Newtown Square, PA 19073
Chief Bluejay, also known as Barbara Michalski, was given her name by her grandfather, Bill Thompson, the late Chief Whippoorwill of the Unalachtigo (people near the ocean) Tribe of the Turkey Clan. A member of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, she has fully immersed herself in the Nation’s activities. In October 2022, she was appointed Chief. Keeper of Culture. Bluejay presently serves on the Tribal Council and was Tribal Secretary until May 2024, when she was elected Vice President. She actively educates the public by attending events and festivals in Lenapehoking (Homeland of the Lenape), but her greatest passion is teaching children the history of the Lenape Nation through crafts, storytelling, and artifacts, visiting area schools and children’s groups like the Boy and Girl Scouts and summer camps. She is also committed to environmental causes, working for clean water and protecting Earth Mother. Recently, she has focused on learning about medicinal plants, giving her first Zoom presentation in November 2022, and aiming to build a closer connection with the plant nation. On Monday nights, she attends Lenape Language classes in the Unami Dialect through LNP to help preserve the endangered language.
Rose Hammerman engages playful, creative content to Earth-based program
development. Rooted in project-based/self-directed learning, she shapes a
teaching style through experiences in the surrounding landscape of the
participants- indoors and out.
Philadelphia Free Range Education offers a blend of nature-connection,
adventure education, and community-focused programming; a vision of
collaborative efforts supporting the scope of caretaking in the surrounding areas
of Philadelphia and New Jersey.
These Programs range from multi-generational events, teen wilderness
programs, homeschool groups, summer camps-{overnight and day}, and adult
workshops. Philly Free Range strives to showcase the value of awareness, play,
caretaking, and learning the language of the land.
