2013 Calendar of Events
	Visitors are welcome year-round to explore over 150 acres of rolling countryside. Stroll along the nature trails past streams, ponds, meadows and wooded hillsides. Picnic areas and ball fields are provided for your convenience. Tours of the historic complex can be scheduled for families and groups.Call (610) 459-2359 for more information.

March

Sat, Mar 30 Fisherman’s Breakfast 8:00am Stream Fishing Members, please join us for our annual fisherman’s breakfast. Traditional favorites will be served – including homemade corn bread. This event is by invitation only. Please visit our stream fishing page more information on joining or call 610-459-2359. Opening Weekend of Trout Fishing 9:00am - 4:00pm Join us for opening weekend of trout fishing in our ponds. The Ponds are stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing costs $5.00 per person and $4.00 per fish. You must keep each fish that you catch. Please visit our pond fishing page for more information. Sun, Mar 31 Opening Weekend of Trout Fishing 9:00am - 4:00pm Join us for opening weekend of trout fishing in our ponds. The Ponds are stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing costs $5.00 per person and $4.00 per fish. You must keep each fish that you catch. Please visit our pond fishing page for more information.

April

Sat, Apr 6 Iron Making 10:00am - 3:00pm For the past several years we have experimented with making iron in a bloomery furnace at our Fall Harvest Festival. Join us for this experimental archaeology project, which will be held around the blacksmith shop. Sat, Apr 21 Earth Day Volunteer Event 10:00am - 12:00pm Please join us to help complete a variety of environmental projects throughout the park. This year we will be removing invasive plants, planting native species, cleaning the nature trails and mill raceway, and continuing our reforestation project. Registration is required for this event. If you would like to please call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org Rain Date: Saturday April 27th

May

Sat, May 11 Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Garden Party 4:00pm - 6:00pm We appreciate all those who support Newlin Grist Mill through donations of both times and gifts. We hold an appreciate event each year to thank our supporters for their generosity. This event is by invitation only. Sat, May 18 Spring Migrants and Breeding Birds 8:00am - 10:00am Join us for a walk to welcome back our migratory birds from their wintering grounds. On the walk, we will visit favorite stop-over locations where migrating birds refuel with high-energy foods. We will explore prime nesting habitat to see if we can spot any nests or young. Target species include warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, and bluebirds. $5.00/person, RSVP in advance. 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org Community Archaeology 10:00am - 3:00pm The community archaeology program will be continuing to focus on locating the 18th-century level of the yard of the Miller’s House and follow the foundation of the recently discovered side porch. If you would like to discover the past by helping us survey, excavate, and clean artifacts, please join us. For more information call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org Fri, May 24 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Sat, May 25 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer.

June

Sat, Jun 8 Community Archaeology 10:00am - 3:00pm The community archaeology program will be continuing to focus on locating the 18th-century level of the yard of the Miller’s House and follow the foundation of the recently discovered side porch. If you would like to discover the past by helping us survey, excavate, and clean artifacts, please join us. For more information call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org Sat, Jun 15 Resident Summer Bird Walk 8:00am - 10:00am Every summer, the park serves as home for a wide variety of bird species. Join us for a walk through Newlin’s diverse habitats to met these birds and discover how the diversity of resources in the park helps provide food and shelter for our feathered friends. Target species for this walk include wrens, orioles, woodpeckers, and summer-time sparrows. $5.00/person, RSVP in advance. 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org Fri, Jun 21 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Sat, Jun 22 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Fri, Jun 28 Insects at Night 8:00pm - 10:00pm What kinds of creepy crawlies live at Newlin? Entomologist John Gruber will lead a discussion and in-depth study regarding local insects and why they are important. He will set up several study zones to reveal the kinds of insects that are active at night around Newlin Grist Mill. All collected specimens will be studied by John Gruber and the students of Friends Central School in Wynwood, PA and will be mounted for display and educational use. $5.00/person. RSPV to 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org

July

Mon, Jul 1 Summer Discovery – Time Travelers: Colonial Connections 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp focuses on every day colonial life. Each day of this session features hands-on history focused on the 18th century. Campers will be able to try their hand at cooking over a hearth, making soap, and exploring the past through colonial play. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $90,00 per child Tue, Jul 2 Summer Discovery – Time Travelers: Colonial Connections 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp focuses on every day colonial life. Each day of this session features hands-on history focused on the 18th century. Campers will be able to try their hand at cooking over a hearth, making soap, and exploring the past through colonial play. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $90,00 per child Discovery Workshop - Pond Fishing for Ages 5-7 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sessions for 5-7 year olds: $40.00 per child For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/afternoon-workshops.html. Wed, Jul 3 Summer Discovery – Time Travelers: Colonial Connections 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp focuses on every day colonial life. Each day of this session features hands-on history focused on the 18th century. Campers will be able to try their hand at cooking over a hearth, making soap, and exploring the past through colonial play. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $90,00 per child Discovery Workshop - Pond Fishing for Ages 8-12 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sessions for 8-12 year olds: $40.00 per child For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/afternoon-workshops.html. Tue, Jul 9 Summer Discovery - Superheroes of Nature 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp focuses on the heroes and villains of nature. Explore each animal's role in the environment and how some "villains" are just misunderstood. Learn about the epic struggles between these creatures and create your own comic book by the end of camp. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Wed, Jul 10 Summer Discovery - Superheroes of Nature 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp focuses on the heroes and villains of nature. Explore each animal's role in the environment and how some "villains" are just misunderstood. Learn about the epic struggles between these creatures and create your own comic book by the end of camp. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Discovery Workshop - Pond Fishing for Ages 5-7 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sessions for 5-7 year olds: $40.00 per child For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/afternoon-workshops.html. Thu, Jul 11 Summer Discovery - Superheroes of Nature 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp focuses on the heroes and villains of nature. Explore each animal's role in the environment and how some "villains" are just misunderstood. Learn about the epic struggles between these creatures and create your own comic book by the end of camp. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Discovery Workshop - Pond Fishing for Ages 8-12 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sessions for 8-12 year olds: $40.00 per child For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/afternoon-workshops.html. Sat, Jul 13 Community Archaeology 10:00am - 3:00pm The community archaeology program will be continuing to focus on locating the 18th-century level of the yard of the Miller’s House and follow the foundation of the recently discovered side porch. If you would like to discover the past by helping us survey, excavate, and clean artifacts, please join us. For more information call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org Tue, Jul 16 Summer Discovery - Nature Meets Art 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp encourages kids to find artistic inspiration in nature to create their own masterpieces. Campers will learn about lines, color, and explore different artistic mediums to convey their artistic visions. Outdoor exploration of Newlin Grist Mill - nature hikes, creek walks, and other outdoor activities - will be sure to help get their creative juices flowing. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Wed, Jul 17 Summer Discovery - Nature Meets Art 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp encourages kids to find artistic inspiration in nature to create their own masterpieces. Campers will learn about lines, color, and explore different artistic mediums to convey their artistic visions. Outdoor exploration of Newlin Grist Mill - nature hikes, creek walks, and other outdoor activities - will be sure to help get their creative juices flowing. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Discovery Workshop - Ice Cream Dreamin’ for Ages 5-7 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children ages 5-7 have fun discovering different ways to make ice cream. $40.00 per child For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/afternoon-workshops.html. Thu, Jul 18 Summer Discovery - Nature Meets Art 9:30am - 12:30pm This camp encourages kids to find artistic inspiration in nature to create their own masterpieces. Campers will learn about lines, color, and explore different artistic mediums to convey their artistic visions. Outdoor exploration of Newlin Grist Mill - nature hikes, creek walks, and other outdoor activities - will be sure to help get their creative juices flowing. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Mon, Jul 22 Summer Discovery - Junior Naturalists: Exploring Nature 9:30am - 3:30pm Newlin Grist Mill is once again offering a full day week long session. This in-depth camp focuses on natural history letting campers become junior naturalists. Campers will experience Summer Discovery favorite activities such as visiting the frog pond, but will also have the chance to investigate and explore the diverse environment around them. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $200.00 per child Tue, Jul 23 Summer Discovery – Junior Naturalists: Exploring Nature 9:30am - 3:30pm Newlin Grist Mill is once again offering a full day week long session. This in-depth camp focuses on natural history letting campers become junior naturalists. Campers will experience Summer Discovery favorite activities such as visiting the frog pond, but will also have the chance to investigate and explore the diverse environment around them. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $200.00 per child Wed, Jul 24 Summer Discovery – Junior Naturalists: Exploring Nature 9:30am - 3:30pm Newlin Grist Mill is once again offering a full day week long session. This in-depth camp focuses on natural history letting campers become junior naturalists. Campers will experience Summer Discovery favorite activities such as visiting the frog pond, but will also have the chance to investigate and explore the diverse environment around them. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $200.00 per child Thu, Jul 25 Summer Discovery – Junior Naturalists: Exploring Nature 9:30am - 3:30pm Newlin Grist Mill is once again offering a full day week long session. This in-depth camp focuses on natural history letting campers become junior naturalists. Campers will experience Summer Discovery favorite activities such as visiting the frog pond, but will also have the chance to investigate and explore the diverse environment around them. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $200.00 per child Fri, Jul 26 Summer Discovery – Junior Naturalists: Exploring Nature 9:30am - 3:30pm Newlin Grist Mill is once again offering a full day week long session. This in-depth camp focuses on natural history letting campers become junior naturalists. Campers will experience Summer Discovery favorite activities such as visiting the frog pond, but will also have the chance to investigate and explore the diverse environment around them. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 7-12, $200.00 per child Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Sat, Jul 27 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Tue, Jul 30 Summer Discovery – Get Active in Nature 9:30am - 12:30pm Take a hike, leap like a frog, waddle like a duck, stretch towards the sky, and take a deep breath in the forest. This session encourages kids to get up and get moving in nature. Campers will focus on physical activity in nature and how to be healthy in nature. Campers will make a journal of fun animal inspired exercises to do at home. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Wed, Jul 31 Summer Discovery – Get Active in Nature 9:30am - 12:30pm Take a hike, leap like a frog, waddle like a duck, stretch towards the sky, and take a deep breath in the forest. This session encourages kids to get up and get moving in nature. Campers will focus on physical activity in nature and how to be healthy in nature. Campers will make a journal of fun animal inspired exercises to do at home. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Discovery Workshop - Ice Cream Dreamin’ for Ages 8-12 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children ages 8-12 have fun discovering different ways to make ice cream. $40.00 per child For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/afternoon-workshops.html.

August

Thu, Aug 1 Summer Discovery – Get Active in Nature 9:30am - 12:30pm Take a hike, leap like a frog, waddle like a duck, stretch towards the sky, and take a deep breath in the forest. This session encourages kids to get up and get moving in nature. Campers will focus on physical activity in nature and how to be healthy in nature. Campers will make a journal of fun animal inspired exercises to do at home. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Tue, Aug 6 Summer Discovery – Water Wizardry 9:30am - 12:30pm Slither, crawl and hop your way to learning about the various critters that make their homes in our ponds and streams. Campers attending camp this week will learn about reptiles and amphibians, visit the frog pond, and compare diverse habitats through the hands on exploration of the ecology of Newlin Grist Mill. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Wed, Aug 7 Summer Discovery – Water Wizardry 9:30am - 12:30pm Slither, crawl and hop your way to learning about the various critters that make their homes in our ponds and streams. Campers attending camp this week will learn about reptiles and amphibians, visit the frog pond, and compare diverse habitats through the hands on exploration of the ecology of Newlin Grist Mill. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Thu, Aug 8 Summer Discovery – Water Wizardry 9:30am - 12:30pm Slither, crawl and hop your way to learning about the various critters that make their homes in our ponds and streams. Campers attending camp this week will learn about reptiles and amphibians, visit the frog pond, and compare diverse habitats through the hands on exploration of the ecology of Newlin Grist Mill. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Tue, Aug 13 Summer Discovery – Where the Wild Things Grow 9:30am - 12:30pm How do plants impact our world? They provide us with air, food, shelter, and even clothing! Campers attending plant camp will discover how plants impact human and animal life. Get down and dirty in the soil to explore plant life cycles. Campers will create their own planters to watch their seedlings grow. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Wed, Aug 14 Summer Discovery – Where the Wild Things Grow/a> 9:30am - 12:30pm How do plants impact our world? They provide us with air, food, shelter, and even clothing! Campers attending plant camp will discover how plants impact human and animal life. Get down and dirty in the soil to explore plant life cycles. Campers will create their own planters to watch their seedlings grow. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Thu, Aug 15 Summer Discovery – Where the Wild Things Grow 9:30am - 12:30pm How do plants impact our world? They provide us with air, food, shelter, and even clothing! Campers attending plant camp will discover how plants impact human and animal life. Get down and dirty in the soil to explore plant life cycles. Campers will create their own planters to watch their seedlings grow. For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com/summer-discovery.html. Ages 4-12, $90.00 per child Fri, Aug 23 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Sat, Aug 24 Colonial Brick Making 10:00am - 3:00pm Using historic techniques, Newlin Grist Mill and the New Castle Historical Society are teaming up to make bricks – the old fashioned way. Learn more about the brick making process on one of our brick making days throughout the spring and summer. Thu, Aug 29 Springhouse Storytime for PreK: Colonial Kids 10:00am - 10:45am Specifically designed for our smallest visitors (ages 3-5 years old), Springhouse Storytimes are highly interactive stories combined with movement activities, songs, games, and art projects. $5.00/child. Please pre-register by calling 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org

September

Sat, Sep 14 Community Archaeology 10:00am - 3:00pm The community archaeology program will be continuing to focus on locating the 18th-century level of the yard of the Miller’s House and follow the foundation of the recently discovered side porch. If you would like to discover the past by helping us survey, excavate, and clean artifacts, please join us. For more information call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org Thu, Sep 26 Springhouse Storytime for PreK: Colonial Kids 10:00am - 10:45am Specifically designed for our smallest visitors (ages 3-5 years old), Springhouse Storytimes are highly interactive stories combined with movement activities, songs, games, and art projects. $5.00/child. Please pre-register by calling 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org Sat, Sep 28 Fall Migrant Bird Walk 8:00am - 10:00am Cooler temperatures and shorter days trigger the migratory instincts of many species. On this walk, we will discover which birds are headed south for the warmer weather and which have decided to hang around for winter. Target species include hawks, warblers, kinglets, and northern sparrows. $5.00/person, RSVP in advance. 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org

October

Sat, Oct 5 Fall Harvest Festival 10:00am - 4:00pm Join us for our annual Fall Harvest Festival. Each year the site comes alive with colonial demonstrators, crafts and tradesmen. Highlights each year include mill demonstrations, tours, pumkin painting, and hayrides (weather dependent.) Sat, Oct 12 Community Archaeology 10:00am - 3:00pm The community archaeology program will be continuing to focus on locating the 18th-century level of the yard of the Miller’s House and follow the foundation of the recently discovered side porch. If you would like to discover the past by helping us survey, excavate, and clean artifacts, please join us. For more information call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org Sat, Oct 19 Owl Prowl 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us for a nighttime hike through the park to find our resident owls. We will visit the Christmas tree maze and metasequoia grove to look and listen for owls. Our target species are Great Horned and Screech Owls, but maybe we’ll get lucky and add a new species to our owl list. $7.00/person, RSVP in advance. 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org Thu, Oct 24 Springhouse Storytime for PreK: Colonial Kids 10:00am - 10:45am Specifically designed for our smallest visitors (ages 3-5 years old), Springhouse Storytimes are highly interactive stories combined with movement activities, songs, games, and art projects. $5.00/child. Please pre-register by calling 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org Sat, Oct 26 Lighting at Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Have you ever wondered what our historic structures would look like by candlelight? Now is your change to find out! Join us for a nighttime tour of the Miller’s House and historic lighting demonstration. Participants will have the opportunity to try a variety of daily 18th-century tasks using period lighting. Visitors may even hear about some of the rumored haunting of the side. We hope you will join us for this family-friendly Halloween event. $7.00/person. Please pre-register by calling 610-459-2359 or info@newlingristmill.org

November

Sat, Nov 2 Tavern Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join us for our 3rd annual Tavern Night fundraiser. This event is an evening of period food, drink, and amusements. Pre-registration for this event is required. Cost: TBA. Sat, Nov 9 Community Archaeology 10:00am - 3:00pm The community archaeology program will be continuing to focus on locating the 18th-century level of the yard of the Miller’s House and follow the foundation of the recently discovered side porch. If you would like to discover the past by helping us survey, excavate, and clean artifacts, please join us. For more information call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org

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