BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grid Magazine - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gridphilly.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grid Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000 DTSTAMP:20260722T011625Z CREATED:20260722T011625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011625Z UID:10039136-1786899600-1786906800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Bells Mill Road East Parking Lot (view location on Google Maps)\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Kathryn Rapp\, Jin Xu\, and Autumn Zellers for an evening hike on some of the park’s less-traveled trails. Starting at Bells Mill Road\, we’ll hike up and down the Lavender Trail\, then loop back along Forbidden Drive. Along the way\, we’ll cross the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge and pass through one of the park’s largest restoration sites.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there should be plenty of parking at 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: There will be porta-potties available for use on Forbidden Drive near our meeting location.\nDistance: 2.3 miles\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-lavender-loop-hike/ LOCATION:Lower Bells Mill Road Parking Lot\, Orange Trail and Bells Mill Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lori-Litchman-Fall-lavendar-scaled-nCpUDT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T011156Z CREATED:20260722T011156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011156Z UID:10039135-1786870800-1786881600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower and FOCT 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 and Friends of the Cresheim Trail 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-and-foct/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FOCT-trailhead-scaled-NDmUqh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T011155Z CREATED:20260722T011155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011155Z UID:10039134-1786611600-1786622400@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-58/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_4239-AL4zFG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T011146Z CREATED:20260722T011146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011146Z UID:10039133-1786525200-1786536000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave)\nParking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day.\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/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-38/ LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PXL_20260603_152719041-scaled-7TdpcY.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T123000 DTSTAMP:20260722T011145Z CREATED:20260722T011145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011145Z UID:10039132-1786440600-1786451400@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-17/ LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_9060-scaled-vtbNy8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T011144Z CREATED:20260722T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T011144Z UID:10039131-1786266000-1786276800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive)\nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit\, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53\, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day.\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-41/ LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240911_091417-scaled-HbVhfF.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T010712Z CREATED:20260722T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T010712Z UID:10039130-1786179600-1786190400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Volunteer-Led Service Day: NW Corner DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA 19128)\nParking: There is usually plenty of street parking on Sequoia Road and Grakyn Lane\, and you can find additional parking on the surrounding neighborhood streets. Bus 62 (9th-Market to Andorra) stops right next to the playground on Wissahickon Avenue and Grakyn Lane. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\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 Northwest corner (Roxborough/Andorra 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• Planting site preparation: 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. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-led-service-day-nw-corner/ LOCATION:Houston Playground\, 900 Grakyn Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_3376-scaled-m8wTkM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260722T010703Z CREATED:20260722T010703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T010703Z UID:10039129-1786176000-1786183200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Bird Walk Along the Wissahickon (Part 2) with Troy Bynum DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Cresheim Trailhead (W Allens Ln and Lincoln Dr)\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: You can park along Cresheim Road or find street parking on West Allens Lane. See more details.\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-2-with-troy-bynum/ LOCATION:Cresheim Trailhead\, W Allens Lane & Lincoln Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FOWxHHbirding6.6-thegraylens-17-scaled-iAvpM3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T010659Z CREATED:20260722T010659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T010659Z UID:10039127-1786006800-1786017600@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-57/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_4239-AL4zFG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T010658Z CREATED:20260722T010658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T010658Z UID:10039126-1785920400-1785931200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive)\nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit\, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53\, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day.\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/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-37/ LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20251105_120638-scaled-QarGBF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T022450Z CREATED:20260803T022450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T022450Z UID:10039496-1785776400-1785785400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Picnic at The Grange DESCRIPTION:The Grange Estate Invites the Community to another Picnic at the Grange! \nSpend a relaxing summer evening at The Grange Estate during the next Picnic at the Grange on Monday\, August 3rd\, 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. The event has been extended until 7:30pm\, giving visitors even more time to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere.\nAttendees 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/picnic-at-the-grange-2/ CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,Community Events,Concert,Event,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,History,Nature at Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Picnics-at-The-Grange-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T010657Z CREATED:20260722T010657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T010657Z UID:10039125-1785661200-1785672000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane)\nParking: We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than on Hermit Lane\, as it has been the site of car-break ins in the past. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\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-40/ LOCATION:Hermitage Mansion\, 700 Hermit’s Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hermitage-stewardship-scaled-1-wXdp0z.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T191209Z CREATED:20260605T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191209Z UID:10036305-1785574800-1785623400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Creative "Kids" Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple\, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-kids-weekend-workshops-june-july-saturdays-900am-1030am/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:FRIEDA\, 320 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Children,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Kids,Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FRIEDAcommunity_WEweekend_JuneJuly-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FRIEDAcommunity":MAILTO:hello@frieda.community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T010212Z CREATED:20260722T010212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T010212Z UID:10039124-1785574800-1785585600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Volunteer-Led Service Day: SE Side DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Monastery Stables (1000 Kitchens Ln #3738)\nParking: If you’re driving\, there will be limited parking onsite at the Stables\, as well as free street parking near the W Hortter St & Park Line Dr trailhead. If taking transit\, buses 53\, 65\, and 71 all run near our meeting location\, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line.  See map for details.\nBathrooms: The closest restroom will be the composting toilet at Kitchens Lane and Forbidden Drive.\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 Southeast side (Mt Airy & Germantown 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-se-side/ LOCATION:Monastery Stables\, 1000 Kitchens Ln #3738\, Philadelphia\, 19119\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_3375-scaled-liZbKQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260630T033850Z CREATED:20260630T033850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T033850Z UID:10037687-1784973600-1785002400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival DESCRIPTION:Coffee. Chocolate. Celebrities. ☕🍫✨ \nMontgomery County’s most indulgent event of the year is here—and it’s bringing caffeine\, cocoa\, and celebrity star power together for one unforgettable day.\nGet ready to sip\, savor\, and snap photos at The MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival\, a high-energy celebration featuring the region’s best gourmet roasters\, artisan chocolatiers\, bakeries\, wineries\, distilleries\, and specialty vendors—all under one roof. \nBut this isn’t just a tasting event… \nIt’s also a Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebrity Experience! \nFor the first time ever\, four of ABC’s General Hospital stars are appearing together at one event in Montgomery County: \n* Rena Sofer\n* Laura Wright\n* Chris L. McKenna\n* Rick Hearst \nAnd yes—it’s all included with your ticket! Meet-and-greets. Autographs. Photo ops. Up close and personal. \nYour Ticket Includes: \n☕ Unlimited Tastings\nEnjoy generous samples of gourmet coffee\, decadent chocolate\, wine\, and spirits from our curated vendors—and shop your favorites to take home. \n🍫 The Massive Chocolate Fountain\nUnlimited trips to our always-flowing chocolate fountain with all the delicious dippable fixings. Yes\, unlimited. \n📸 Exclusive Keepsakes\nTake home a commemorative espresso cup and capture the moment in our coffee-themed photo booth. \n⭐ The Star Treatment\nStep into the photo booth with Rena\, Laura\, Chris\, and Rick—and receive a personal autograph on your printed photo. A true fan’s dream experience. \n🎁 Grand Prizes\nEvery ticket holder is automatically entered to win incredible prizes including spa packages\, resort stays\, and more. \n✨ And More Surprises\nWe’ve got a few sweet surprises up our sleeve you won’t want to miss. \nChoose Your Session:\nAdmission: $50 (+ fees/tax)\nSession 1: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nSession 2: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nWhether you’re a coffee lover\, chocolate enthusiast\, wine sipper\, or General Hospital superfan\, this is Montgomery County’s must-attend event of the season. \nGrab Your Tickets Now on Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/MONTCOCOFFEECHOC \nCome hungry. Bring your friends. Get your photo with the stars. \nMontCo has never tasted so sweet. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/montco-coffee-chocolate-festival-3/ LOCATION:SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook\, 50 Sunnybrook Road\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19464\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Event,Events,Festival,Food & Drink,Free Community Events,Local Food,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Montco-Coffee-Chocolate-Festival-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Everest Events Group":MAILTO:carol@everesteventsgroup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260630T033830Z CREATED:20260630T033830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T033830Z UID:10037686-1784973600-1785002400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival DESCRIPTION:Coffee. Chocolate. Celebrities. ☕🍫✨ \nMontgomery County’s most indulgent event of the year is here—and it’s bringing caffeine\, cocoa\, and celebrity star power together for one unforgettable day.\nGet ready to sip\, savor\, and snap photos at The MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival\, a high-energy celebration featuring the region’s best gourmet roasters\, artisan chocolatiers\, bakeries\, wineries\, distilleries\, and specialty vendors—all under one roof. \nBut this isn’t just a tasting event… \nIt’s also a Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebrity Experience! \nFor the first time ever\, four of ABC’s General Hospital stars are appearing together at one event in Montgomery County: \n* Rena Sofer\n* Laura Wright\n* Chris L. McKenna\n* Rick Hearst \nAnd yes—it’s all included with your ticket! Meet-and-greets. Autographs. Photo ops. Up close and personal. \nYour Ticket Includes: \n☕ Unlimited Tastings\nEnjoy generous samples of gourmet coffee\, decadent chocolate\, wine\, and spirits from our curated vendors—and shop your favorites to take home. \n🍫 The Massive Chocolate Fountain\nUnlimited trips to our always-flowing chocolate fountain with all the delicious dippable fixings. Yes\, unlimited. \n📸 Exclusive Keepsakes\nTake home a commemorative espresso cup and capture the moment in our coffee-themed photo booth. \n⭐ The Star Treatment\nStep into the photo booth with Rena\, Laura\, Chris\, and Rick—and receive a personal autograph on your printed photo. A true fan’s dream experience. \n🎁 Grand Prizes\nEvery ticket holder is automatically entered to win incredible prizes including spa packages\, resort stays\, and more. \n✨ And More Surprises\nWe’ve got a few sweet surprises up our sleeve you won’t want to miss. \nChoose Your Session:\nAdmission: $50 (+ fees/tax)\nSession 1: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nSession 2: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nWhether you’re a coffee lover\, chocolate enthusiast\, wine sipper\, or General Hospital superfan\, this is Montgomery County’s must-attend event of the season. \nGrab Your Tickets Now on Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/MONTCOCOFFEECHOC \nCome hungry. Bring your friends. Get your photo with the stars. \nMontCo has never tasted so sweet. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/montco-coffee-chocolate-festival-2/ LOCATION:SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook\, 50 Sunnybrook Road\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19464\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Event,Events,Festival,Food & Drink,Free Community Events,Local Food,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Montco-Coffee-Chocolate-Festival-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Everest Events Group":MAILTO:carol@everesteventsgroup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T191209Z CREATED:20260605T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191209Z UID:10036304-1784970000-1785018600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Creative "Kids" Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple\, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-kids-weekend-workshops-june-july-saturdays-900am-1030am/2026-07-25/ LOCATION:FRIEDA\, 320 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Children,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Kids,Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FRIEDAcommunity_WEweekend_JuneJuly-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FRIEDAcommunity":MAILTO:hello@frieda.community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T213059Z CREATED:20260620T213059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T213059Z UID:10037035-1784451600-1784462400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive)\nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit\, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53\, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day. \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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-39/ LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240911_091417-scaled-HbVhfF.tmp_.jpg GEO:40.031904;-75.189062 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic Rittenhouse Town 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia PA 19144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave:geo:-75.189062,40.031904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T191209Z CREATED:20260605T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191209Z UID:10036303-1784365200-1784413800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Creative "Kids" Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple\, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-kids-weekend-workshops-june-july-saturdays-900am-1030am/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:FRIEDA\, 320 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Children,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Kids,Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FRIEDAcommunity_WEweekend_JuneJuly-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FRIEDAcommunity":MAILTO:hello@frieda.community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212630Z CREATED:20260620T212630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212630Z UID:10037033-1784365200-1784376000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Volunteer-Led Service Day: NE Corner DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\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 Northeast corner (Chestnut Hill 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• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-led-service-day-ne-corner/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_9212-scaled-zEFc0B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212625Z CREATED:20260620T212625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212625Z UID:10037031-1784192400-1784203200@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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-56/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_4213-w1fL3c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T213058Z CREATED:20260620T213058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T213058Z UID:10037034-1784106000-1784116800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive)\nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit\, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53\, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day. \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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-36/ LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240911_091417-scaled-HbVhfF.tmp_.jpg GEO:40.031904;-75.189062 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic Rittenhouse Town 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia PA 19144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave:geo:-75.189062,40.031904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T123000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212625Z CREATED:20260620T212625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212625Z UID:10037030-1784021400-1784032200@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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tuesday-devils-pool-clean-up-16/ LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_9060-scaled-vtbNy8.jpg GEO:40.051183;-75.224295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road Philadelphia 19128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Valley Green Road:geo:-75.224295,40.051183 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T040407Z CREATED:20260630T040407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T040407Z UID:10036888-1783951200-1783958400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session DESCRIPTION:Philly Unwrapped is a coalition-driven initiative working to establish a city-wide reuse system in Philadelphia. Our work is focused on reducing single-use waste\, protecting public health\, and creating the conditions for reuse to become standard practice across our city’s businesses\, institutions\, and communities. \nWe invite you to join us for our next in-person session\, hosted in partnership with Germantown United CDC at Our House Culture Center on Germantown Avenue. This session is part of a six-part series that includes both virtual and in-person convening each one an opportunity to deepen our collective understanding\, strengthen partnerships\, and move this work forward together. \nFood will be provided and Spanish interpretation will be available. Space is limited to 30 seats\, so please register early and plan to arrive on time. \nThis session will focus on two areas: \nFirst\, we will examine the business case for reuse. Participants will share real examples of organizations transitioning away from single-use packaging and serviceware\, including the financial savings\, operational considerations\, and the impact on customer health and community trust.\nSecond\, Trash Academy will lead a community engagement session where participants are invited to share their own questions\, barriers\, and considerations around reuse adoption. This is an important part of our process. Building a system that works for Philadelphia requires honest input from the organizations and communities who will be part of it.\nWe are asking food and beverage businesses\, city agencies\, NGOs\, BIDs\, neighborhood associations\, and concerned residents to register\, attend\, and stay engaged. This work depends on sustained participation from across the city. \nBusinesses that attend will also gain access to future grant opportunities to support their transition to reuse. \nBest Regards\, Partners and Collaborators\, \nECHO Systems\nGermantown United CDC\nThe Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia\nTrash Academy\nRethink Disposable\, a project of Clean Water Fund\nAnd the Philly Unwrapped Coalition URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-unwrapped-community-waste-reduction-engagement-session-2/ LOCATION:Our House Culture Center\, 6380 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,Climate Change,Community Events,Event,Food,Food & Drink,Food Systems,Free Community Events,Germantown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-June-17-2026-at-10.05.20.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECHO Systems":MAILTO:admin@ourechosystem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212624Z CREATED:20260620T212624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212624Z UID:10037029-1783846800-1783857600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at FOW Workshop (7301 Henry Ave)\nParking and Transit: Park at Wigard Avenue Trailhead\, walk past the horse pens to Domino Lane\, take a left down the driveway\, and our meeting location will be at the bottom of the hill. When in doubt\, follow the Volunteer At Work signs. If you’re taking transit\, our location is serviced by the 27 bus. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There is a porta potty at the Shop. \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• 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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-38/ LOCATION:FOW Workshop\, 7301 Henry Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-09-24-112510-bqsBoY.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T140929Z CREATED:20260615T140929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T140929Z UID:10036817-1783771200-1783785600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Rox The Block: A Fundraiser for Lil' Filmmakers DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Rox the Block\, a Philly block party-style fundraiser for Lil’ Filmmakers Inc. (as seen on The Jennifer Hudson Show) on Saturday\, July 11th from 12-4pm! \nWhat’s on the Script: \nNostalgic Eats: Fresh funnel cake\, grill classics\, custom snow cones\, cotton candy\, and classic Philly water ice.\nBlock Party Vibes: Double dutch competitions\, local vendors\, and incredible music.\nExclusive Tours: Get a first look at our brand-new headquarters where the next generation of filmmakers will learn\, grow\, and shine.\nPurpose: 100% of proceeds go directly to youth media programming\, staff payroll\, and operational expenses. \nCome hungry\, bring your inner child\, and let’s make sure the cameras keep rolling for our youth! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/rox-the-block-a-fundraiser-for-lil-filmmakers/ LOCATION:Lil’ Filmmakers Inc.\, 6156 Ridge Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States CATEGORIES:Block Party,Children,Community Events,Event,Family and Kids,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-RoxTheBlock.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lil' Filmmakers Inc.":MAILTO:info@lilfilmmakersinc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T191209Z CREATED:20260605T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191209Z UID:10036302-1783760400-1783809000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Creative "Kids" Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple\, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-kids-weekend-workshops-june-july-saturdays-900am-1030am/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:FRIEDA\, 320 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Children,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Kids,Programs for Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FRIEDAcommunity_WEweekend_JuneJuly-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FRIEDAcommunity":MAILTO:hello@frieda.community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212624Z CREATED:20260620T212624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212624Z UID:10037028-1783760400-1783771200@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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/saturday-devils-pool-clean-up-4/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/earthdaymlkjrdayofservice2026-thegraylens-37-scaled-apaR7j.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212623Z CREATED:20260620T212623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212623Z UID:10037027-1783587600-1783598400@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!\n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-55/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_4213-w1fL3c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T212620Z CREATED:20260620T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212620Z UID:10037026-1783501200-1783512000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower DESCRIPTION:Meeting at FOW Workshop (7301 Henry Ave)\nParking and Transit: Park at Wigard Avenue Trailhead\, walk past the horse pens to Domino Lane\, take a left down the driveway\, and our meeting location will be at the bottom of the hill. When in doubt\, follow the Volunteer At Work signs. If you’re taking transit\, our location is serviced by the 27 bus. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There is a porta potty at the Shop. \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• 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! \n URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-35/ LOCATION:FOW Workshop\, 7301 Henry Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2025-09-24-112510-bqsBoY.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR