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Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on Thursdays mornings for a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle

Meeting at Houston Playground Come out to celebrate National Public Lands Day with us! Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together across the United States on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways, and more. This Saturday, we’ll be celebrating with a variety of trail work, invasive plant removal, and litter removal tasks at Houston Meadow. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service days are excellent ways to help us take care of Wissahickon

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Kiosk Back by popular demand! Plus a Live Performance of Kelpius’ Hymns. We will explore some of the mysticism, mythology, religion, legends, history, art, music, and architecture found within the Wissahickon. We will have ample time to examine these from the three different perspectives of history, theology, and psychology. Along the way, we will visit Lover’s Leap, the Henry Avenue Bridge, the Hermitage, and Kelpius’ Cave. At each of these sites, we will consider topics ranging from hidden subway stations, apocalyptic movements, and the Wissahickon’s most famous hermit. For the first time we will hear a

Meet at Mt. Airy Ave Kiosk Join us for a loop walk that includes five major trails in the Wissahickon and extends to Cresheim Creek. We’ll start and finish at Mt. Airy Ave and enjoy the surprising solitude as we venture into the woods on both sides of the creeks. Along the way, we’ll observe natural and historic interest points as well as water management projects. This rigorous route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 4.5-5 miles long. There will be the option to extend the hike an additional 1.5 miles for those up for

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be

Meeting at W Johnson Street and Lincoln Drive Join Debbie, Jim, and Cathy as we hike the Wissahickon in September in memory of Gerry Schweiger. Gerry was a beloved Trail Ambassador who led us all over Wissahickon Valley Park on a series of hikes called “Trails Less Traveled.” This hike is similar to a hike Gerry led to the Henry Houston Statue. This route takes us through what used to be the Houston Ramble and on some new trails that Friends of the Wissahickon built last year. We’ll also walk through Historic RittenhouseTown and the grounds of Thomas Mansion. And

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Repetitive motions We provide gloves, tools, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Meeting at the Hartwell Lane Trailhead Wissahickon Valley Park is much more than a place to recreate. It’s also habitat to hundreds of species of wildlife, and it provides a green buffer between impervious surfaces and the Wissahickon Creek, which is an important source of drinking water for residents in Northwest Philadelphia. On this day, we will be partnering with Springside Chestnut Hill Academy to close an eroding section of trail by planting native trees and shrubs! This event is open to the general public. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for some clean-up and site maintenance around the Lincoln Drive Gateway! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti

Meeting at Harper’s Meadow Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Repetitive motions We provide gloves, tools,

Photo courtesy of Rick Miller You know that bees are important and serve an indispensable role as pollinators, keeping our neighborhoods beautiful with flowering plants and keeping our crops fruitful. But do you have your bee basics down? Friends of the Wissahickon is buzzing to close the Fall installment of our 100th anniversary Valley Talk series with David Harrod, President of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild. Join us as David lectures on all things bees: native bees, honeybees, beekeeping in Philadelphia, and how you can support your favorite pollinators in urban and suburban environments! David Harrod is a dedicated beekeeper and

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Meeting at Rex Avenue Bridge on Forbidden Drive This location will require hiking up to .6 miles to get to 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 us for a planting on the Yellow Trail as we finish up our reroute project! 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.

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Repetitive motions We provide gloves, tools,

Photo courtesy of Rachael Balascak Meeting at Regal UA Cinema Parking Lot, Main Street Manayunk Join us for a midday bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail. We will focus on the many bridges that line the waterways as we ride over, under, and alongside them. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park, taking the Wissahickon Bike Path along the Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town. From there we will bike Forbidden Drive briefly, visiting one

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti removal • Repetitive motions We

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Meet at Top of 100 Steps Did you know that the trails of the Wissahickon extend along both sides of Lincoln Drive? Join us for a loop walk that includes five major trails in the southern section of the Wissahickon. We’ll start and finish at the 100 Steps and enjoy the variety of vistas from both sides of the creek and Lincoln Drive. Along the way, we’ll observe natural and historic interest points, including the Hermit Cave and a former quarry. The route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 4-4.5 miles long. Children 12 years

Meeting at Summit & Old Line Trailhead This location will not require hiking to get to 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 us for a planting on the Yellow Trail as we finish up our reroute project! 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,

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a collaborative service day with Friends of the Cresheim Trail! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti removal

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti removal • Repetitive motions We provide

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Meeting at Harvey Street Trailhead This location will not require hiking to get to 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 celebrate Halloween in your spooooookiest outfits with us at Harvey Street! We’ll have a costume contest with prizes, candy, pizza, and more! 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.

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti removal • Repetitive motions We provide

Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion Join the Wild Women of the Wissahickon on this Twilight adventure to “The Lost Cave” of America’s first doomsday cult, in the Hermit’s Glen. As Halloween approaches, the veil thins, and spirits cut loose and roam through the woods. Is it the End of The World? Will the Wizard Kelpius return to his cave to fulfill his prophecy? Costumes, which will serve as disguises to confuse the nefarious ghouls, are highly suggested. Come prepared to walk over uneven terrain in the failing light of the gloaming. Bring a camera to see if you can catch

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti removal • Repetitive motions We provide

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

An evening of fun for all ages! Our annual Sweet and Spooky Spectacular will take place this year on 7th and Catharine St in South Philly. Our block, Da Vinci Art Alliance, and Palumbo Park will feature carnival games, candy, costume contests, raffles, locally sourced prizes, boo-zy cocktails, music, dancing, and more!! There’s something for everyone at this Spooky Spectacular!

Photo courtesy of Marian Racette Meet at the Courtesy Stables Trailhead Kiosk Inspired by the 2023 All Trails Challenge, we created an “abridged” all-trails loop walk that includes five major trails in the Wissahickon. This route became the first of a Five Trails, One Hike series. It was a great hike in Spring of 2024 and we’re excited to revisit it this fall. We’ll start and finish at the kiosk at Courtesy Stables on Cathedral Road, and enjoy the variety of vistas from both sides of the creek. Along the way, we’ll observe points of natural and historic interest, as

Meeting at Kitchen’s Lane Bridge on Forbidden Drive This location will require hiking up to .6 miles to get to from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day at the Kitchen’s Lane composting toilet. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us as we continue planting at a site along the Yellow Trail we began last year! 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 on Domino Lane off of Henry Avenue This location is a short 5-minute hike down from the primary parking location on Wigard Avenue, but there is limited closer parking available. 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 us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Photo courtesy of Charles Uniatowski Meeting at the Pachella Field Pavilion Join us for a fun 3-hour hike where we will be visiting a variety of interesting locations! On this 3-mile loop, we will see a rarely visited cave, several iconic bridges, Devil’s Pool, Valley Green Inn, and many more Wissahickon treasures. Children are welcome on this hike, but please ensure that they will be able to manage a trek of this length on rocky and sometimes steep surfaces. Distance: 3 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can

Meeting north of the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge on Forbidden Drive This location will require hiking up to .7 miles in from the available parking areas. Please note that while there will not be bathroom access by the worksite, there are porta potties on Bells Mill Road available for use. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on this special stewardship day to celebrate the Love Your Park Fall Weekend at our planting site by the Red Covered Bridge! We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level,

Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Houston Meadow Playground Join our last family hike of the 2024 series with FOW, Hike+Heal, and Troy Bynum, bird-extraordinaire and the photographer behind our #WildlifeWednesdays, on a special-edition birding hike through the Wissahickon Valley Park! Birding as a hobby exploded through the pandemic and it’s no secret as to why: it’s a new way to engage with the outdoors, learn about the world around you, and slow down from the pace of every day life. Plus, you can see some fantastic birds in the Wissahickon, especially during Fall migration! In order to attend

Meeting at Domino Lane off of Henry Avenue This location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas. 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 us for a native planting near FOW’s Workshop! 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:

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Meeting at the Upper Valley Green Road Parking Lot This location will require hiking to access from the available parking areas (the Upper VGR Lot will NOT be open to vehicles yet). Please note that there will be bathroom access at Valley Green Inn during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us as we prepare for the grand opening of the Valley Green Run Restoration and Bridge! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level,

Meeting at the Historic RittenhouseTown Kiosk Back by popular demand! Plus a Live Performance of Kelpius’ Hymns. We will explore some of the mysticism, mythology, religion, legends, history, art, music, and architecture found within the Wissahickon. We will have ample time to examine these from the three different perspectives of history, theology, and psychology. Along the way, we will visit Lover’s Leap, the Henry Avenue Bridge, the Hermitage, and Kelpius’ Cave. At each of these sites, we will consider topics ranging from hidden subway stations, apocalyptic movements, and the Wissahickon’s most famous hermit. For the first time we will hear

Meeting at Wissahickon East Park 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 us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Our worksite will be a short hike away from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day at Thomas Mansion. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting:

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Meeting at Thomas Mansion This location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas. 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 us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting,

Meeting at the Houston Statue on Harvey Street 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 us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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:

Photo courtesy of Lori Litchman Meet at the Crefeld Street Trailhead Enjoy a great day in the Wissahickon Park while getting some exercise and building your appetite for Thanksgiving dinner. We will hike about 4 to 6 miles over the scenic trails of the east side of the Wissahickon Park. Starting at the Crefeld Street trailhead we will follow the Lavender and White Trails enjoying the great views of the Valley and creek. Distance and pace will be determined by the participants. Hiking shoes or boots and poles are recommended. There will be some steep ascents and decents and rocky,

Photo courtesy of Andres Carazo Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion This location will require hiking up to .25 miles to access from the available parking areas. 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 projects! 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 at the Jannette Street Trailhead 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 us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting:

Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive Love reading? Love hiking? Love chatting about books with other hikers? Join us for an afternoon hike and book discussion! Read a book/poem/short story/essay focused on love and giving. You can find a list of books on Amazon or try some of the following suggestions: The Giving Tree – Shel Silverstein Tell Me Everything – Elizabeth Strout The Fault in our Stars – John Green West with Giraffes – Lynda Rutledge Small things like These – Claire Keegan Crossing to Safety – Wallace Stegner We will walk on

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Photo courtesy of GoPhillyGo Meeting at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead 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 projects! 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: • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools

Photo courtesy of Lori Litchman Meeting at the Crefeld Street Trailhead Join us for a late fall hike to soak in the beauty of the Lavender Trail and Houston Meadow trail! Our hike will start at the Crefeld Street entrance to the Lavender Trail where we will explore the feeder creeks and footbridges in the area before heading down to Forbidden Drive. We will then head up to Houston Meadow to observe the terrain and (hopefully) see some wildlife before we head back over the Covered Bridge and hike up another section of the Lavender Trail. Along the way we’ll

Photo courtesy of GoPhillyGo Meeting at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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: carrying and using long-handled tools, moving large rocks • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive

Photo courtesy of Daniel Kalamarides Meeting at the Houston Playground Trailhead Kiosk Join us to hike Houston Meadow and the yellow trail to celebrate the Winter Solstice! We’ll observe the changes in the Wissahickon as we slip from autumn into winter – and also discuss Winter Solstice facts and lore. Distance: 2.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or

Meeting location TBD 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 projects! 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 • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using