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Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is parking in several small lots around HRT as well as nearby street parking on W Rittenhouse Street; parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note there will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend,

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 join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive

Meeting at Domino Lane off of Henry Avenue (see map here) There is parking near the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, about a 5-minute walk from our meeting location. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! 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

Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead (see map here) There is street parking along the curb in the 600 block of Green Lane near where it turns and becomes Jannette Street. Please note that there will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and

Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Monastery Stables (see map here) There will be parking onsite at the Stables. Please note that there will NOT be bathroom access during the service day. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day, we will be giving back to our park, its users, the creek, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year, we will be completing a variety of projects around Monastery Stables, including removing invasive vines and cleaning up litter. This

Meeting at Domino Lane off of Henry Avenue (see map here) There is parking near the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, about a 5-minute walk from our meeting location. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! 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

Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! 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

Meeting at Harvey Street Trailhead (see map here) This location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas. Please note that there will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! 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

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia Join Friends of the Wissahickon in person or online on Wednesday, January 28, for its Annual Public Projects Meeting to learn more about the organization’s upcoming plans and projects to conserve our community’s treasured Wissahickon Valley Park. We’ll review last year’s improvements and the status of current and planned projects. Director of Field Stewardship Shawn Green will share plans to expand the Zone Stewards program, FOW’s volunteer achievements in 2025, and how to get involved in 2026. Director of Capital Projects Pauline Berkowitz will discuss the ongoing Germantown Neighborhood Connection, also known as the Harvey