Halloween Planting at Hermitage Mansion

Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (see map here)
We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins.
Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day.
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then celebrate Halloween in your spooooookiest outfits with a native planting at Hermitage Mansion! This year’s theme is: Wissahickon Flora! We’ll have a costume contest with prizes, candy, and pizza, and we’ll be joined by a very special guest, Andrew Conboy of Andrew the Arborist!
All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities:
• Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs, using long handled tools for digging
• Litter clean-up
We provide gloves, tools, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.
Register Below!