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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-67/
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CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Inn (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Sheryl Rose\, Andrea DeSabto\, and Doug Gibson on a hike along Orange Trail and Forbidden Drive. Along the way\, we’ll pass some of the Park’s most iconic landmarks\, including Devil’s Pool\, Glen Fern House\, Fingerspan Bridge\, and several WPA structures. This moderately difficult hike includes a large staircase\, a rocky stream crossing\, and several narrow sections of trail where steady footing is a must.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there are several parking options near the Inn. The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road from the Roxborough side of the park\, and the southern by Valley Green Road from the Chestnut Hill side. Overflow parking is in the Upper Lot on Valley Green Road. If taking public transit\, you can take the 27 bus to Henry Ave & Wigard Ave and hike about 20 minutes down to our meeting location. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There are outdoor restrooms by Valley Green Inn.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike📅 Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-orange-trail-outing/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Planting at Red Covered Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge (8901 Forbidden Drive)\nParking: There’s parking near the Chestnut Hill Avenue Trailhead and in the parking lots at Bells Mill Road. Both options will require 10-15 minute walk to the work site\, so please plan your travel time accordingly. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in the park for a native planting at the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge!\nAll 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:\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\, using long handled tools for digging\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/saturday-planting-at-red-covered-bridge/
LOCATION:Thomas Mill Covered Bridge\, 8901 Forbidden Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Chris Unander\, Sue Amon\, Bailey Graf\, and Reagan Hedlund on a trek through every meadow Wissahickon Valley Park has to offer! We’ll travel through Harper’s Meadow\, Houston Meadow\, and Andorra Meadow. This will be a moderately difficult hike with some steep elevation changes.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there is plenty of parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area near our meeting location\, as well as additional free parking on nearby neighborhood streets. The nearest bus stop at Germantown Ave and Northwestern Ave is a 5-minute\, flat walk from our meeting location and services the 51 and 97 buses. If you’re coming from the Roxborough side of the park\, the nearest stop is at Ridge Ave and Northwestern Ave which services the 27 bus. See map for details.\nBathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern Avenue and a composting toilet at Wissahickon Environmental Center.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike📅 Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-meadow-miler-hike/
LOCATION:Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue\, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-66/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Pachella Field (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Dave Bonar\, Naomi Leach\, Jean McWilliams\, and Debra Brackett on a hike that explores the Yellow Trail in the south half of the park. This longer hike will be moderately difficult with some steep elevation changes.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s plenty of space to park onsite. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit\, our location is serviced by the 27 bus. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be a composting toilet at Kitchen’s Lane available about halfway through our hike.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike📅 Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-hella-pachella-hike/
LOCATION:Pachella Field\, 6751 Henry Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Shiverfest Fall festival
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, Riverbend Environmental Education Center transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks\, live entertainment\, animals\, crafts\, and community\, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket\, sponsorship\, and donation directly supports that mission. Discounted tickets available for SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholders. Email tmountain@riverbendeec.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/shiverfest-fall-festival/2026-10-03/2/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,arts & entertainment,Children,Community Events,Event,Events,family and kid friendly,Family and Kids,Family-friendly,Festival,Food & Drink,Free,Free Community Events,Germantown,History,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us as we prepare for an upcoming planting!\nAll 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:\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/saturday-volunteer-service-day-9/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk Along the Wissahickon (Part 3) with Troy Bynum
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane)\nGet 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.\nDifficulty: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nParking: There should be plenty of free street parking along Grakyn Lane\, Sequoia Road\, and other neighborhood streets.\nBathrooms: There will not be bathrooms available along our route.\nTroy Bynum\, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC\, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer from Philadelphia\, PA. Troy’s work focuses on capturing and showcasing the remarkable colors\, intricate patterns\, and rich textures that are abundant throughout the natural world. Troy’s work has been published by Discovery Warner Bros.\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, Grid Magazine\, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance\, The Chestnut Hill Local\, and other regional publications. Troy is also an avid birder and experienced guide\, leading regional and international birding tours with Hillstar Nature\, Delmarva Birding Weekends\, DC Bird Alliance\, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay\, and TB Wildlife Photography LLC to name a few organizations. Troy also volunteers as Field Trip Chair for Liberty Bird Alliance where he coordinates and often leads domestic and international birding trips for the members. Troy currently lives in Montgomery County with his wife and daughter and loves spending his free time with them birding\, hiking\, biking\, or playing bird-themed board games.\nNeed some binoculars for our hike? We’ve got you covered! Email tbynum6834@gmail.com to reserve a pair.\nYou can preview the birds we might see on eBird!\nSave the date for all four parts of this hike series:\nSaturday\, May 9 at 8 AM: Andorra Meadow\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 at 8 AM: Cresheim Trail\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026 at 9 AM: Houston Meadow\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2026 at 10 AM: Valley Green Inn\nPhoto courtesy of Stacey Gray\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified\, hikes may be on rocky\, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Attendees are advised to bring water and wear closed-toed shoes and anticipate trails with various terrains including grass\, gravel\, and/or asphalt sections. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bird-walk-along-the-wissahickon-part-3-with-troy-bynum/
LOCATION:Houston Playground\, 900 Grakyn Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000
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SUMMARY:Shiverfest Fall festival
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, Riverbend Environmental Education Center transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks\, live entertainment\, animals\, crafts\, and community\, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket\, sponsorship\, and donation directly supports that mission. Discounted tickets available for SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholders. Email tmountain@riverbendeec.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/shiverfest-fall-festival/2026-10-03/1/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,arts & entertainment,Children,Community Events,Event,Events,family and kid friendly,Family and Kids,Family-friendly,Festival,Food & Drink,Free,Free Community Events,Germantown,History,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-65/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204509Z
CREATED:20260824T204509Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple\, Courtney Malley\, Dan Hyman\, and Claire McGrath for a guided hike that’ll pass by some of the park’s most well-known “Mills”: Bells Mill\, Thomas Mill\, and Wises Mill. We’ll head south along the Orange Trail and return on the other side of the creek along Forbidden Drive. This will be a moderately challenging hike with some steep elevation changes.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there are two lots a short walk away from our meeting location. Overflow parking is in the lot just up W Bells Mill Road. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car\, and please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing the Bells Mill Bridge. If taking transit\, our meeting location is a short hike away from the Bus 97 Stop at Germantown Pike & Rogers Drive. See map for details.\nBathrooms: Porta potties at Bells Mill Road.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl📅 Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek📅 Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Carpenter’s Woods Walk📅 Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike📅 Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-mill-miler-hike/
LOCATION:Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Rd.\, Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Rd. \, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T135436Z
CREATED:20260831T135436Z
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SUMMARY:Delaware River Festival
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Layton\nPhone: (302) 255-6878\nAug. 26\, 2026 E-mail: klayton@delawareestuary.org \nSights and sounds: \nSee photos from the 2025 Delaware River Festival on our Flickr Page \nFind more information on the official event website at www.delawareriverfest.org \nMake Sept. 26 a Day to Remember\nJoin us for a FREE day of family fun at the annual Delaware River Festival \nWILMINGTON — Mark your calendar for Saturday\, Sept. 26 at the annual Delaware River Festival — a day of FREE family fun you will surely remember. Ride a swan boat\, see exotic birds up close\, tour a historic ship\, and enjoy great views of the river from a ferry boat. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden for exciting activities\, engaging exhibits\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the majestic Delaware River. \nThe river is at the heart of the festival\, so we’ll have free water-based interactive activities throughout the day\, including swan boat rides from Wheel Fun Rentals. The RiverLink Ferry will run throughout the festival\, carrying you and your crew between both sides while you take in spectacular views of battleships\, nature\, the sparkling river\, and the Philly and Camden skylines. You can also step aboard the Gazela Primerio\, a turn-of-the-century Portuguese fishing ship for deck tours and on-board programming. \nPrefer to stay on land? We’ve got you. Face painting\, games\, and crafts will be available throughout the day. Interactive environmental exhibits from local organizations will offer hands-on fun and education. A scavenger hunt will encourage kids of all ages to explore and engage with exhibitors in the many offerings on both sides of the river\, with the chance to win a prize! \nTake wing with two live bird shows from Animal Behavior & Conservation Connections. Admission to the Independence Seaport Museum building will be free all day\, but please note that the Olympia and the Becuna\, the museum’s two historic ships\, will still require the purchase of tickets to visit. \n“Find your center through Tai Chi. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will offer free Tai Chi lessons on the day of the festival at Spruce Street Harbor Park at 11:00 a.m.\, along with an exhibit of Austen Camille Weymueller’s “Here\, Twice a Day\, We Are Held by the Ocean” at The Quay at Penn’s Landing. This special installation combines sculpture and augmented reality animation to connect visitors with the rhythms of the Delaware River. The installation is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.” \nStay hydrated! The Philadelphia Water Department’s and New Jersey American will have free\, cold\, refreshing tap water. Bring your reusable water bottle. \nCome out for this incredible event that brings the community together to celebrate the beauty and vitality of the Delaware River. Mark your calendars\, gather your family and friends\, and join us for a free day of joy\, learning\, and connection! The festival also serves as a fitting finale to National Estuaries Week\, a nationwide celebration of the bays and rivers where fresh water meets the sea. \nDue to ongoing construction on the Delaware Riverfront at Penn’s Landing\, we recommend that visitors carpool or use public transit when traveling to the festival. Limited parking is available along the Philadelphia waterfront. Visitors can also park in Camden near Wiggins Park or the Adventure Aquarium and take the RiverLink Ferry to visit Penn’s Landing. \nAgain\, all activities are available for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, and while supplies last. Stay up-to-date through the festival’s official website\, www.DelawareRiverFest.org\, and on social media by following the handle @DelRivFest. \nThe Partnership for the Delaware Estuary\, Philadelphia Water Department\, the Center for Aquatic Sciences\, and the Independence Seaport Museum have partnered to plan this magical day along the river. Additional thanks to New Jersey American Water and Camden County for their support. \nPartnership for the Delaware Estuary\, Inc. received support from Philadelphia Water Department as well as the Environmental Protection Agency under an Assistance Agreement to support this work. \nThis project is also financed in part by a Federal Coastal Zone Management Grant provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection with funds provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Additional funding support has been provided by Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages. \nThe Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is committed to providing equal access to information about its programs\, including document translation services for all individuals. Please contact byerger@delawareestuary.org to request PDE’s free access services.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/delaware-river-festival/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Environmental Art,Event,explore the natural world,Family,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,Family Fun,Festival,Free,Outdoor Event,Public Events,Water,Watershed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204507Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-64/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204506Z
CREATED:20260824T204506Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Chris Unander\, Sue Amon\, Dan Hyman\, and Sheryl Rose for a hike through the Andorra Natural Area\, home to the historic Cedars House\, the Wissahickon Environmental Center (aka the Treehouse)\, and Andorra Meadow. This will be a moderately easy hike with some steep elevation changes on our way up to and down from the meadow.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there is plenty of parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area near our meeting location\, as well as additional free parking on nearby neighborhood streets. The nearest bus stop at Germantown Ave and Northwestern Ave is a 5-minute\, flat walk from our meeting location and services the 51 and 97 buses. If you’re coming from the Roxborough side of the park\, the nearest stop is at Ridge Ave and Northwestern Ave which services the 27 bus. See map for details.\nBathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern Avenue and a composting toilet at Wissahickon Environmental Center.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl📅 Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek📅 Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Carpenter’s Woods Walk📅 Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike📅 Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-andorra-amble-hike/
LOCATION:Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue\, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204503Z
CREATED:20260824T204503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204503Z
UID:10040543-1789635600-1789646400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-63/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204500Z
CREATED:20260824T204500Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Devil's Pool Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road)\nParking 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.\nBathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool.\nWould you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up!\nAll 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:\n• Litter clean-up: carrying trash bags up to 20 lbs\, hiking up to 1.5 miles\, navigating rocky terrain\n• Repetitive motions\nWe 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 one business day before the event.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nIf 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tuesday-devils-pool-clean-up-22/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260907T163514Z
CREATED:20260907T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T163514Z
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SUMMARY:Final Picnic at The Grange
DESCRIPTION:The Grange Estate Invites the Community to our final Picnic event of the season! \nSpend a relaxing summer evening at The Grange Estate during the final Picnic at the Grange on Monday\, September 14th\, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm \nGuests are invited to enjoy live music\, the beautiful grounds of the historic Grange Estate\, and a laid-back evening with family and friends. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic dinner\, bring a blanket or lawn chairs\, and settle in for an evening outdoors. Light snacks will also be available for purchase during the event. \nAdmission is free\, and while there is no cost to attend\, donations are always appreciated and help support The Grange Estate. \nThe Grange Estate\, 143 Myrtle Avenue\, Havertown\, PA\nLive Music by: The Basement Apes\nFree Parking available on site and on nearby side streets\nWhether you’re looking for a peaceful evening\, live local music\, or a chance to enjoy one of Havertown’s most treasured historic sites\, Picnic at the Grange offers the perfect way to spend a summer night. \nFor more information about The Grange Estate and upcoming events\, visit our website or follow The Grange Estate on social media.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/final-picnic-at-the-grange/
LOCATION:The Grange Estate\, 143 Murtle Ave.\, Havertown\, Pennsylvania\, 19083
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance,Community Events,Concert,Event,Family,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204459Z
CREATED:20260824T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204459Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Carpenter's Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Seya Fadullon\, Courtney Malley\, Margaret Kinnevy\, and Mark Tuveson for a hike through Carpenter’s Woods\, one of the oldest growth forests in the park. Starting at the Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead\, we’ll take the White Trail north\, explore this oft-forgotten section of the park\, and loop back around. This will be a fairly easy hike appropriate for all fitness levels.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s plenty of street parking nearby on W Mt. Airy Avenue and Mt. Airy Terrace. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit\, our location is serviced by the 53 bus\, although it’s a 10-15 minute walk over. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl📅 Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek📅 Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Carpenter’s Woods Walk📅 Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike📅 Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-carpenters-woods-walk/
LOCATION:Mt. Airy Avenue trailhead\, W. Mt Airy Avenue and Mt. AIry TErrace\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204041Z
CREATED:20260824T204041Z
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SUMMARY:Generations Community Connection Hike with Hike+Heal and Photography Without Borders
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Blue Bell Park (842 W Walnut Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144)\nJoin Hike+Heal\, Photography Without Borders\, and Friends of the Wissahickon for a special hike celebrating the generations that shape us—grandparents\, children\, and everyone in between. We’ll meander through the Wissahickon taking photos of what inspires us as we reflect on those who came before and the natural spaces that connect us.\nLed by Brandi Aulston and her organization\, Hike+Heal\, this family-friendly hike invites community members and their loved ones to come together in celebration of family. Moving at a relaxed pace\, we’ll practice grounding exercises and share moments of reflection. Note: This is not a stroller-friendly hike.\n*Be sure to bring a phone or other device to take photos with!*\nParking and Transit: Parking onsite at our meeting location. 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.\nBathrooms: There will be bathrooms available to use at Blue Bell Park at the start and end of our hike.\nDistance: 2.5 miles. Preview on Komoot.  \nSCHEDULE:\n11:30 AM – Check-In\n11:45 AM – Welcome Circle + Warm-up\n12:00 PM – Hike\n1:45 PM – Closing Circle + Stretch\nBrandi Aulston\, MHA/MHE and founder of Hike+Heal Wellness LLC\, is a wellness entrepreneur extremely dedicated to women’s overall wellness to help eliminate health disparities and increase diversity in the outdoor space for inner city women of color. Since 2019\, Hike+Heal has created a safe space for strong community connections for people who desire to prioritize their self-care while connecting together in a powerful and healing way in nature. Hike+Heal was one of nineteen winners of the 2021 Pennsylvania COVID-19 Champion awarded by the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation. Help the hive thrive and donate to Hike + Heal here!\nPhotography Without Borders (PWB) empowers young people in Philadelphia to tell their stories through the lens of a camera. By combining photography education with mentorship and real-world experience\, PWB fosters creativity\, confidence\, and community among the next generation of visual storytellers. Check out some of the work they’ve done right here in the Wissahickon:  \n				Photo: Benny Martinez \n				Photo: Trinity Mendez \n				Photo: Vicky Leach \nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nCover photo courtesy of Stacey Gray\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/generations-community-connection-hike-with-hikeheal-and-photography-without-borders/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204039Z
CREATED:20260824T204039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204039Z
UID:10040539-1789203600-1789214400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Devil's Pool Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road)\nParking 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.\nBathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool.\nWould you like to take part in keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join with Friends of the Wissahickon in cleaning up Devil’s Pool!\nAll 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:\n• Litter clean-up: carrying trash bags up to 20 lbs\, hiking up to 1.5 miles\, navigating rocky terrain\nWe 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 one business 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/saturday-devils-pool-clean-up-5/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204038Z
CREATED:20260824T204038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204038Z
UID:10040538-1789030800-1789041600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-62/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204037Z
CREATED:20260824T204037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204037Z
UID:10040537-1788859800-1788870600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Devil's Pool Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road)\nParking 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.\nBathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool.\nWould you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up!\nAll 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:\n• Litter clean-up: carrying trash bags up to 20 lbs\, hiking up to 1.5 miles\, navigating rocky terrain\n• Repetitive motions\nWe 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 one business day before the event.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nIf 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tuesday-devils-pool-clean-up-21/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204025Z
CREATED:20260824T204025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204025Z
UID:10040536-1788595200-1788611400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (view location on Google Maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Susie Gettes\, Lisa Kleiman\, Jennifer Danos\, and Kent Peterman for a longer hike along the Yellow Trail\, the main natural surface trail on the west side of the creek. On the way\, we’ll pass Courtesy Stables\, where we’ll try to catch a peek at some of the horses housed there\, Houston Meadow\, and Magargee Dam. This will be a moderately difficult hike\, and good fitness is required. \nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s plenty of space to park onsite. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit\, our location is serviced by the 9 and 27 buses\, although it’s a 10-minute walk from the 9 bus stop. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!\nDiscover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl📅 Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek📅 Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Carpenter’s Woods Walk📅 Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike📅 Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-yellow-trail-trek/
LOCATION:Wigard Avenue Trailhead\, 726 Wigard Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204023Z
CREATED:20260824T204023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204023Z
UID:10040535-1788426000-1788436800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-61/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T204022Z
CREATED:20260824T204022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204022Z
UID:10040534-1788255000-1788265800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Devil's Pool Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road)\nParking 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.\nBathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool.\nWould you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up!\nAll 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:\n• Litter clean-up: carrying trash bags up to 20 lbs\, hiking up to 1.5 miles\, navigating rocky terrain\n• Repetitive motions\nWe 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 one business day before the event.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nIf 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tuesday-devils-pool-clean-up-20/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012617Z
CREATED:20260722T012617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T012617Z
UID:10039150-1788080400-1788091200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the FOW Workshop Driveway (7301 Henry Avenue)\nParking: 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.\nBathrooms: There is a porta potty available for use at the FOW Workshop.\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping\, digging\, tamping\, and cutting; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site maintenance: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools for cutting vines\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-43/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012138Z
CREATED:20260722T012138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T012138Z
UID:10039149-1787994000-1788004800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer-Led Service Day: East Side
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Road Upper Parking Lot\nParking: 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.\nBathrooms: The public outdoor bathrooms at Valley Green Inn should be open.\nDid 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.\nThis Saturday\, we’re bringing extra volunteer support to the park’s East side (Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy area) for a variety of stewardship tasks. This service day is one in a series of Zone Steward-led service events happening throughout the summer.\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping\, digging\, tamping\, and cutting; moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools for cutting vines\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-led-service-day-east-side/
LOCATION:Upper Parking Lot on Valley Green Road\, Valley Green Road \, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012137Z
CREATED:20260722T012137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T012137Z
UID:10039148-1787990400-1788004800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Valley Green Inn (view location on Google Maps)\nJoin 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.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there are several parking options near the Inn. The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road from the Roxborough side of the park\, and the southern by Valley Green Road from the Chestnut Hill side. Overflow parking is in the Upper Lot on Valley Green Road. If taking public transit\, you can take the 27 bus to Henry Ave & Wigard Ave and hike about 20 minutes down to our meeting location. See map for details.\nBathrooms: The outdoor restrooms at Valley Green Inn should be available for use.\nRegistration 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 boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!\nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!\nRegister for any of our guided hikes on our events calendar.\nSunday\, August 16 from 5-7 PM—Lavender Loop Hike at Bells Mill and Orange Trail\nSunday\, August 23 from 9 AM-12 PM—Rolling Ridge Hike at Saylor’s Grove\nSaturday\, August 29 from 8 AM-12 PM—Cresheim Crawl at Valley Green Inn\nSaturday\, September 5 from 8 AM-12:30 PM—Yellow Trail Trek at Wigard Avenue Trailhead\nSunday\, September 13 from 4-6 PM—Carpenter’s Woods Walk at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead\nSaturday\, September 19 from 9-11 AM—Andorra Amble Hike at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive\nSunday\, September 27 from 1-3:30 PM—Mill Miler Hike at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive\nSunday\, October 4 from 9 AM-12 PM—Hella Pachella Hike at Pachella Field\nSaturday\, October 10 from 8 AM-12:30 PM—Meadow Miler Hike at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive\nSaturday\, October 10 from 10 AM-12 PM—Orange Trail Outing at Valley Green Inn\nSaturday\, October 17 from 3-5 PM—Toleration Trail Hike at W Hortter St and Park Line Drive\nSunday\, October 25 from 9 AM-12 PM—White Trail Wander at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead\nSaturday\, October 31 from 10 AM-12:30 PM—Spooky Wissahickon Walk at Historic RittenhouseTown\nSunday\, November 8 from 9 AM-12 PM—Valley Green Hike at Valley Green Inn
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-wissahickon-cresheim-crawl/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012136Z
CREATED:20260722T012136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T012136Z
UID:10039147-1787821200-1787832000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nParking: TBD\nBathrooms: TBD\nWould 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!\nAll 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:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging\, raking\, and scraping; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long handled tools for cutting\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools for scraping and hauling\n• Litter clean-up\nWe 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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-60/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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