Serviceberry Festival 2023

Friday, June 9 - 10 am to 4 pm

Saturday, June 10 - 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday June 11 - 11 am - 5 pm

One of the most popular events hosted at Heartwood Nursery is the annual Serviceberry Festival.

Learn about the native Serviceberry tree, attend tours of the Serviceberry groves, and taste this delicious native fruit.

This festival is also a great opportunity to learn more about native plants, see the species planted on the property, visit the pollinator meadow, and learn about the history of Heartwood Nursery.

Have a question or want more details? Please call (717) 993.5230, or email.

 

Friday, June 9

10:00 am
Presentation by ‘Mr. Bluebird - Rob Winslow

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Magic Show by Marc Charisse and Music by the Still Limber Band

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Tour the Serviceberry Orchard & Grove; Environmental Preserve & Gardens here at Heartwood Nursery.

Saturday, June 10

10:00 am
Presentation by ‘Mr. Bluebird' - Rob Winslow

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Music by the Still Limber Band

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Tour the Serviceberry Orchard & Grove; Environmental Preserve & Gardens here at Heartwood Nurdery.

Sunday June 11

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tour the Serviceberry Orchard & Grove; Environmental Preserve & Gardens here at Heartwood Nursery.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Preservation Steps: Touring YoCo’s Hidden Landscapes https://www.farmtrust.org/events

 

‘Mr. Bluebird' - Rob Winslow

Rob Winslow is always looking up. Born in 1961 he grew up with a deep love of the outdoors, with hunting, fishing and camping as his main pursuits. Nowadays, his passions are fishing, camping, and birding. He has recently retired from a full-time career to focus on two part time positions, as well as volunteering with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Rob has also worked through the 40-hour program to become a Master Watershed Steward with Penn State Extension.  Getting back to his college roots of Wildlife Management, he enjoys discussing environmental issues, native plants, and of course birding.  Most recently, he volunteered to build and monitor 38 blue bird nest boxes. Rob and his wife Ellen (an avid birder herself, who loves photographing birds) live close by in Shrewsbury.

 

Magician Marc Charisse

Dr. Marc Charisse, the Professor of Prestidigitation, is a magician and educator with more than 50 years experience entertaining and amazing audiences of all ages. His magic features laughter, amazement, and plenty of audience participation. The professor promises  a magical experience you’ll remember for years to come.

The Still Limber Band

The band takes its name from a large suitcaseful of dancing dolls called limberjacks in the Appalachian folk tradition. The band takes its name from a large suitcase full of dancing dolls called limberjacks from the Appalachian folk tradition.

Randy Cato plays banjo, guitar, harmonica, the bones and sings. He also entertains the children with a host of limberjacks and gets them involved with their own limberjack experience. Randy grew up in the south and comes to the tradition naturally.

Craig Zumbrun plays 6 an 12 string guitars and sings. His background is in American Folk and Celtic music.

The newest member is Cian Pallasch who hails from Chicago and has Celtic music in his heritage. He plays fiddle and keeps his senior members young.

 

Have a question or want more details? Please call (717) 993.5230, or email.