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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-18/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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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-39/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary Free Ice Cream Social\, presented by Univest
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rittenhouse Town (211 Lincoln Drive)\nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there’s a small parking lot next to house #208.\nParking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it’s known for some car break-ins.\nIf you’re taking public transit\, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53\, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line.\nConsider walking or biking from a nearby parking location. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will be accessible portable toilets at the event location.\nIt’s our sweetest event of the year: FOW’s Free Ice Cream Social\, presented by Univest! Come for the free ice cream and non-dairy treats from Chestnut Hill’s Bredenbeck’s\, stay for the music\, games\, and family-friendly activities.\nLocal to Germantown? Love Weavers Way? Hike to the event from the Germantown Co-op\, beginning at 3:30 PM. For more information and to register for both the hike and Ice Cream Social\, click here.\nFor more information\, contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nThe event is free\, but please register to be informed of any updates or weather-related cancellations. \nThank you to our presenting sponsor\, Univest.  \nPhoto by Chuck Uniatowski
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/20th-anniversary-free-ice-cream-social-presented-by-univest/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES: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-59/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer-Led Service Day: South Side
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Saylor’s Grove Trailhead (W Rittenhouse St and Wissahickon Ave)\nParking: Parking can be found along W Rittenhouse Street as well as in the nearby neighborhoods. 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 South side (East Falls/Wissahickon 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-south-side/
LOCATION:Saylor Grove Trailhead\, W Rittenhouse St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144
CATEGORIES:Event
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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-42/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Rolling Ridge Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Saylor’s Grove Trailhead Kiosk (view location on Google Maps)\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Dave Bonar\, Kathy Fennelly\, Jin Xu\, and Claire McGrath  for a morning hike down one of the park’s least traveled trails\, the East Falls Trail. We’ll start at Saylor’s Grove and hike south all the way to Ridge Avenue\, where we’ll cross over the Wissahickon Creek and travel back up the paved bike path. Along our trek\, we’ll pass by the Kelpius Cave\, Lover’s Leap\, Ten Box\, and Historic RittenhouseTown.\nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!  \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, parking can be found along W Rittenhouse Street as well as in the nearby neighborhoods. If taking public transit\, our location is accessible via the 65 bus and the Chelten Avenue Train Station (CHW line). 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 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-rolling-ridge-hike/
LOCATION:Saylor Grove Trailhead\, W Rittenhouse St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL & SUMMER CONCERT 2026\nCelebrate the enduring\, vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom!\nCelebrate America’s 250th Birthday \nHorsham\, PA – Sunday\, August 23; 12:00 – 8:00 PM. The Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2026 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org)\, County Line and Lower State Roads\, Horsham\, PA. \nExciting\, spectacular\, dazzling\, breathtaking\, exhilarating\, spirited\, soulful\, enchanting\, captivating\, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art\, music\, song and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous\, power\, rhythm and strength of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance\, and every brilliant “Kolomiyka” (polka) and soulful folk song in between\, experience the UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL 2026\, celebrating the 35th anniversary of our ancestral homeland’s independence. Enjoy an outdoor summer stage concert and show (1:30 to 4:30 PM)\, live orchestra music (4:30 – 8:00 PM)\, traditional Ukrainian foods and baked goods\, BBQ pit\, standard picnic fare\, vendors grove\, arts and crafts displays and bazaar\, cool adult and soft refreshments\, Live exhibitors of Ukrainian history and Ukrainian hospitality.\n“A CELEBRATION OF LIBERTY AND UNITY”\nA Resplendent Outdoor Summer Concert (1:30 to 4:30 pm) Marking Ukraine’s Independence\, the Unity of her People\, and their Gallant Twilight Struggle for Freedom\, Prosperity and Dignity\nThe artists (dance troupes\, musicians\, singers and ensembles that have performed in previous years) have created a dynamic and integrated collaborative program. \nFEATURED PERFORMERS\nHROMOVYTSIA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble\nVOLOSHKY Ukrainian Dance Ensemble\nSPIRIT OF THE DANCE Ukrainian Dance Ensemble\nSinger-Songwriter SHANIS (the Ukrainian Voice of Disney’s Elsa in Frozen\nViolinist INNESA Tymochko Dekajlo\nVOX ETHNIKA BAND\nLive Exhibitors of Ukrainian History \nLive Orchestra-Band Dance music – Ukrainian\, traditional\, rock and modern – by VOX ETHNIKA BAND will follow the stage concert and show (4:30 – 8:00 PM). \nAdmission (Tickets at Gate Only! Open to General Public!): $20 ($2 of each paid admission donated to Humanitarian Relief of Victims of War in Ukraine); children < 15 Free; FREE PARKING – some offsite (details on website). Info: info@tryzub.org\, or www.tryzub.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ukrainian-folk-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Ukrainian American Sport Center\, 1 Lower State Road\, North Wales\, P\, 19454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance,Community Events,Concert,Event,Festival,Food,Food & Drink,General Events,Outdoor Event,Public Events
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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-19/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Bats!
DESCRIPTION:Meet the bats! \nDiscover the nighttime world of bats during an unforgettable summer evening at Tyler Arboretum. Meet live ambassador bats\, learn how these incredible mammals navigate and hunt in the dark\, and explore the important role they play in healthy ecosystems. You’ll also discover how Pennsylvania Bat Conservation & Rehabilitation works to protect and care for bats throughout our region. \nAfter the presentation\, head outside for a special bat release at dusk (weather permitting) and watch these nighttime fliers take to the sky. \nAbout the presenter: Pennsylvania Bat Conservation & Rehabilitation is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates injured bats and provides public outreach on the important roles bats play in our ecosystems.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-at-night-bats/
LOCATION:Tyler Arboretum\, 515 Painter Rd\, Media\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Education Stations,Education/Lecture,Event,explore the natural world,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,Family and Kids,Family-friendly,garden tours,Hands-On Science,Lifelong Learning,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Talks,Programs for Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T090000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday 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/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-40/
LOCATION:FOW Workshop\, 7301 Henry Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T012136Z
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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-60/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
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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:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
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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:20260830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
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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:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260112T151204Z
CREATED:20260112T151204Z
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UID:10028296-1792832400-1792944000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, Sample\, and Shop! Indulge your senses at the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. The premier gathering for coffee lovers\, chocolate enthusiasts\, and local craft supporters. Join us at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for a weekend showcasing a curated selection of craft chocolate and specialty coffee available for you to sample and savor. Explore over 150 vendors\, meet our festival mascots Chunk and Bean\, engage in interactive seminars and demos\, and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere designed for the ultimate “treat yourself” weekend. \nSaturday 9am-10am VIP HOUR\nSaturday 10am-5pm General Admission and VIP\nSunday 10am-4pm General Admission and VIP
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pennsylvania-chocolate-and-coffee-festival-2/
LOCATION:Greater Philadelphia Expo Center\, 100 Station Ave\, Oaks\, 19456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Hours,Event,Events,Family Fun,Festival,General Events
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