Have you ever tried a pawpaw? These delicious local wild fruits are ripening this week. Join local naturalist Jon Wolz on Thursday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. in the White’s Ferry parking lot, to learn how to find and collect these treats and hear about some of the ways you can use them.
We will walk from Whites Ferry north along the C&O Tow Path in search of this succulent fruit nicknamed the “poor man’s banana”. After returning to White’s Ferry, join the group for a social get-together over your own lunch or one purchased at the locally renown White’s Ferry Grill.
Wear appropriate clothing and proper footwear for walking off the path through the underbrush. The trees are located close to but off the path. Bring a plastic bag to collect your pawpaws. Pawpaw haul is limited to a half gallon. Think of a half gallon of ice cream or milk.
Participants need to register on poolesvilleseniors.org and have a signed Poolesville Seniors Liability Release form on file or sign the form prior to the walk. The registration is limited to 13 participants.
Since 1970, Jon Wolz, the leader of our “pop-up” walks and a local expert on the C&O Canal, has had a long history with the canal. Since 2015, Jon has volunteered as a level walker with the C&O Canal Association (COCA). His two levels encompass the area from White’s Ferry to Monocacy Aqueduct.
Please download the required Liability Forms below and email your completed form to info@poolesvilleseniors.org.