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Meeting at Monastery Stables (1000 Kitchens Ln #3738) Parking: If you’re driving, there will be limited parking onsite at the Stables, as well as free street parking near the W Hortter St & Park Line Dr trailhead. If taking transit, buses 53, 65, and 71 all run near our meeting location, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line.  See map for details. Bathrooms: The closest restroom will be the composting toilet at Kitchens Lane and Forbidden Drive. Did you know Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of trails? Keeping them safe and enjoyable takes ongoing work, and our trained Crew

Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane) Parking: We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than on Hermit Lane, as it has been the site of car-break ins in the past. See map for details. Bathrooms: None 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

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details. Bathrooms: 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

Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in 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 day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Planting site preparation: using long

Meeting at Cresheim Trailhead (W Allens Ln and Lincoln Dr) Get to know the birds of Wissahickon Valley Park through this four-part guided bird walk series, hosted by Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Participants will learn practical tips for identifying common species and gain insight into how different birds use the park’s diverse habitats throughout the seasons. Attend the full series to follow the changing landscape over time, or join a single hike—everyone is welcome. Difficulty: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Parking: You can park along Cresheim Road or

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Parking: There is usually plenty of street parking on Sequoia Road and Grakyn Lane, and you can find additional parking on the surrounding neighborhood streets. Bus 62 (9th-Market to Andorra) stops right next to the playground on Wissahickon Avenue and Grakyn Lane. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Did you know Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of trails? Keeping them safe and enjoyable takes ongoing work, and our trained Crew Leaders play a key role in this, guiding small teams of Zone Stewards to care for different sections of the

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details. Bathrooms: 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

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part

Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion 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

Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in 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 day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Planting site preparation: using long

Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon and Friends of the Cresheim Trail 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 day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects • Planting site

Meeting at the Bells Mill Road East Parking Lot (view location on Google Maps) Join Trail Ambassadors Kathryn Rapp, Jin Xu, and Autumn Zellers for an evening hike on some of the park’s less-traveled trails. Starting at Bells Mill Road, we’ll hike up and down the Lavender Trail, then loop back along Forbidden Drive. Along the way, we’ll cross the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge and pass through one of the park’s largest restoration sites. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there should be plenty of parking at our meeting location. Overflow

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details. Bathrooms: 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

Historic Rittenhouse Town (211 Lincoln Drive) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it’s known for some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. Consider walking or biking from a nearby parking location. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be accessible portable toilets at the event location. It’s our sweetest event of the year: FOW’s Free Ice Cream Social, presented by Univest!

Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in 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 day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Planting site preparation: using long

Meeting at Saylor’s Grove Trailhead (W Rittenhouse St and Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Parking can be found along W Rittenhouse Street as well as in the nearby neighborhoods. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Did you know Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of trails? Keeping them safe and enjoyable takes ongoing work, and our trained Crew Leaders play a key role in this, guiding small teams of Zone Stewards to care for different sections of the park. This Saturday, we’re bringing extra volunteer support to the park’s South side (East Falls/Wissahickon area) for a variety of stewardship tasks. This

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details. Bathrooms: 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

Meeting at Saylor’s Grove Trailhead Kiosk (view location on Google Maps) Join Trail Ambassadors Dave Bonar, Kathy Fennelly, Jin Xu, and Claire McGrath for a morning hike down one of the park’s least traveled trails, the East Falls Trail. We’ll start at Saylor’s Grove and hike south all the way to Ridge Avenue, where we’ll cross over the Wissahickon Creek and travel back up the paved bike path. Along our trek, we’ll pass by the Kelpius Cave, Lover’s Leap, Ten Box, and Historic RittenhouseTown. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and Transit: If you’re driving,

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part

Meeting at the FOW Workshop Driveway (7301 Henry Avenue) Parking: There is parking at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, about a 5-minute hike from our meeting location. Follow the Volunteer at Work signs to our meeting location. See map here. Bathrooms: There is a porta potty available for use at the FOW Workshop. 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

Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in 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 day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Planting site preparation: using long

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (view location on Google Maps) Join Trail Ambassadors Kathy Fennelly, Bailey Graf, Laura Bryan, and Jin Xu for a longer hike along the Cresheim Creek tributary, which stretches out northeast from the park and divides Chestnut Hill from Mt. Airy. We’ll explore the northern trails stewarded by Friends of the Cresheim Trail and check out some of the infrastructure they’ve put in place for the community, such as an outdoor classroom and multiple bike boardwalks. We’ll also pass by the ruins of Buttercup Cottage. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and

Meeting at Valley Green Road Upper Parking Lot Parking: There should be plenty of parking onsite and additional free street parking along nearby neighborhood streets. There is no nearby public transportation access. See map for details. Bathrooms: The public outdoor bathrooms at Valley Green Inn should be open. Did you know Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of trails? Keeping them safe and enjoyable takes ongoing work, and our trained Crew Leaders play a key role in this, guiding small teams of Zone Stewards to care for different sections of the park. This Saturday, we’re bringing extra volunteer support to

Meeting at the FOW Workshop Driveway (7301 Henry Avenue) Parking: There is parking at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, about a 5-minute hike from our meeting location. Follow the Volunteer at Work signs to our meeting location. See map here. Bathrooms: There is a porta potty available for use at the FOW Workshop. 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