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Fountain of Youth: 91-year-old Naturalist Esther Allen Air date: Week of 07/22/2009 Story length: 08:25 Producer: Justin Hopper <previous next> It used to be said that there was a Fountain of Youth in Pittsburgh's North Park, although naturalist Esther Allen will tell you that it turned out to just be a leaky pipe. But that doesn't mean the outdoors can't keep you young. At 91 years old, Allen still leads tours and teaches classes about wildflowers. And, as the Allegheny Front's Justin Hopper found out, she's tough to keep up with. Listen now: Fountain of Youth: 91-year-old Naturalist Esther Allen Read the Transcript Related Links - Wissahickon Nature Club - For information on Wissahickon's upcoming nature walks, including July 31 - Wikipedia entry for Grandma Gatewood - North Park info Comments Contact us: send e-mail Phone: 412.697.2933 Fax: 412.381.9126 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15203