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The Douglas Boehrer Memorial Garden is located adjacent to the WCA pavilion parking lot. In the upper section of the garden, tucked in among the pine trees, you'll find a perfectly sized white gazebo constructed in 2017 from a grant provided by The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. The circular pattern pavers that make up the floor of the gazebo were donated and installed by Josh Yesik Landscaping. The lower and final section of the garden was completed in October 2020 by Final Touch Quality Landscaping and Lawn Care. It is our hope that you'll find this to be a place where you can relax, read, or simply reminisce about a loved one. It is also a beautiful backdrop to have prom, engagement, or wedding pictures taken. The garden was a dream of one man, Douglas Boehrer, and was realized through the work and support of many volunteers. THE GARDEN, WHICH WAS DESIGNED AND SPEARHEADED BY VINCE MORRIS, was finally completed in October 2020. Doug's passion was the WCA. While he served in many roles for the association, he was the President of the WCA at his untimely passing in April 2017. As you walk along the beautiful pathway, you are invited to sit a while on a park bench or spend some time with Everett "Buddy" Kaul on a bench that honors him. Buddy was a long time past president of the association and was active in the important restoration of the Walnutport section of the Lehigh Canal in 1953. We also invite you help enhance the garden by planting a tree, bush or purchase a bench in memory of your loved one. Please contact Jeanne Boehrer at 484-201-1732 or jeanne1210@msn.com for more information.

festival

Crowds cross the canal bridge

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013

canoeing

Canoe rides at the festival

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013

doing laundry

Children painting pumpkins

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013

damages

Damage at lock 23 as seen during the 2012 festival

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2012

signs

Repairs begin on lock 23 as seen during the 2013 festival

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013


construction

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013

construction

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013

construction

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013

construction

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2013


volunteer group

A group of volunteers cleaning on the North side of Main St.

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2010

cutting trees

Volunteers trim trees near the pavilion.

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2010


canal view north of main

View of the canal north of Main Street

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

lock23

Water flowing over lock #23

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

banner

One of the banners lining the streetlights on Main Street, Walnutport

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

southview

Towpath south of the footbridge

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

canalnorth

Lush greenery frames the canal in June

flowers

Flowers in bloom at the water's edge

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

lockhouse

Lock #23 in front of Kelchner's Lockhouse

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

sign and flowers

Rustic sign at the locktender's house

photo by Gina Kelchner, 2009

Select graphics courtesy of: BoogieJack.com