Beautiful Migratory Bird Walk on 240 Acres at Garrett Williamson!

C'mon Early Birds! Hike with us at 8:00AM on World Migratory Bird Day at Garrett Williamson!

Accomplished birders Mike McGraw and Phil Witmer will guide us through the beautiful 240-acre Garrett Williamson property during the peak of spring bird migration. We anticipate seeing flocks of birds returning from Central America and South America to their nesting sites along our Atlantic Flyway.

The Garrett Williamson property has trails meandering through open fields and meadows, riparian areas featuring a tributary to Crum Creek, and a primarily beech tree dominant forest. There are many diverse habitats and edges because the property is farmed, has an educational garden which is visited regularly by birds.

GW* was bequeathed by Elizabeth Garrett in 1910 “for the support and maintenance of poor children and deserving single women" who stayed in the Main Lodge during the spring, summer, and fall. It is generally closed to the public - so take advantage of this unique opportunity to hike the last large open parcel in Newtown Square.

*Garrett Williamson has an Agricultural Education Division, a summer Camp Program, and an award-winning Child Care Division.