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Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

Valley Green Inn Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 3 at 6 PM to review the past year, elect members to the Board of Directors, and learn about upcoming projects and Friends of the Wissahickon’s plans for stewardship in 2025. We will also be joined by Sarah Clark Stewart, the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Streets’ Trails and Transportation Manager, who will share more about the Wissahickon Gateway Project. Between 2009-2024, Sarah worked at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia as Policy Director, Deputy Director and Executive Director, a role she

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

The Wissahickon Trail Classic was established in 2006 to highlight the Wissahickon Valley Park as one of the best trail running destinations on the East Coast. Back for its 16th year, the Wissahickon Trail Classic will engage hundreds of trail runners from the region, providing a unique race experience in Philadelphia’s premier park. Benefiting Friends of the Wissahickon, funds raised through the Trail Classic will go directly back into the stewardship of the Wissahickon trail system and watershed. Date: Saturday, June 7th Time: 8:30 am Pre-Race stretch: 8:15 am Start/finish location: W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118 Length: 10K trail race or 1 mile family-friendly

Meeting at Hermitage Mansion We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day. National Trails Day is a day of celebration, service, and advocacy of our hometown trails—of which Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles! This year, we’ll be improving the trail leading to Hermit’s Cave, maintaining our planting sites, and more! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

The 5th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary for the 5th time. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from vintage clothing from Kensington Vintage and art from Noah Marcuse, to local drinks from Jrip Juicery and macaroons from 1984 Cakes. As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A full list of

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower, his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors, and our friends at Friends of the Cresheim Trail! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at St. Martins Lane and Huron Street Join us for a dynamic fitness hike through some of the Wissahickon’s most beautiful and varied landscapes! We’ll start along Cresheim Creek, exploring different kinds of terrain, and visit highlights like the Fingerspan Bridge by Jody Pinto, the Frog Pond, and more. This 2-hour hike has become a favorite go-to adventure in the Wissahickon—it is challenging, scenic, and deeply rewarding. This hike is appropriate for adults ages 18+, and service dogs are welcome. Please note: this is a difficult hike designed for fitness enthusiasts ready for a fun, heart-pumping journey through the

Meeting at Wayne Avenue Trailhead This location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas. Please note that there will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like take part in keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us this Saturday in partnership with the newly relaunched Friends of Carpenter’s Woods! This relatively small section of the Wissahickon, while frequented amongst West Mt. Airy neighbors, is not widely-known to many regular visitors of the Park. We’ll be completing a variety of stewardship tasks, including refreshing the area around the kiosk, removing invasives,

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Do you want to help keep a beloved natural landmark beautiful? Then join us for a litter clean-up at Devil’s Pool every Tuesday morning this summer! Please note that unlike our other public volunteer days, these clean-ups will run from 9:30am-12:30pm. All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage

Photo courtesy of Troy Bynum Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead Come along to celebrate Pride Month with a special early evening hike! Highlights of the route will include the Lavender Trail (of course!), the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge, and a stretch alongside the Wissahickon Creek. Along the way, we’ll talk about some movers and shakers from the Philly LGBTQ+ community. All humans ages 12+ are welcome to join us (no dogs except service animals, please). Feel free to wear rainbow gear! Distance: 3.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so

Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead There is street parking along the curb in the 600 block of Green Lane near where it turns and becomes Jannette Street. Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive

Photo courtesy of Daniel Kalamarides Meeting at Houston Playground Come out to the Wissahickon to celebrate the Summer Solstice! We will be meeting on the eve of the solstice, which officially arrives the following night at 10:41pm. We’ll hike the Houston Meadow trail, observing the changes happening in the park as we transition from spring to summer. We will also have interesting facts and lore around the Summer Solstice. Distance: 2.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.  Unless otherwise

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Do you want to help keep a beloved natural landmark beautiful? Then join us for a litter clean-up at Devil’s Pool! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

Meeting at Courtesy Stables Kiosk Join us for a favorite “Five Trails, One Hike” loop walk that includes five of the major trails in the Wissahickon. We’ll start and finish at the kiosk at Courtesy Stables on Cathedral Road and enjoy connecting the trails on both sides of the creek. Along the way, we’ll observe points of natural and historic interest, including WPA structures. The route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 4-4.5 miles long. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult; no dogs except for service animals,

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Northwestern Avenue & Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is plenty of parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area near our meeting location. There will be porta potties available for use at our meeting location. Come celebrate Pride Month in the Wissahickon with a morning of birdwatching and community building! Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Philly Queer Birders for a gentle hike along Forbidden Drive as we keep our eyes and ears out for birds spending the summer in the park. Philly Queer Birders formed in 2021 to build queer community through birding and to create welcoming,

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

Photo courtesy of Redmond Brubaker Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive Please note that there is both parking and porta potty access onsite at our meeting location. Love reading? Love hiking? Love chatting about books with other hikers? Join us for an early morning hike and book discussion! Let’s celebrate summer—read a book/poem/short story/essay focused on Birds—fiction or non-fiction. Here are some suggestions: The Goldfinch—Donna Tartt The Atomic Weight of Love—Elizabeth J. Church The Nightingale—Kristin Hannah The Spectator Bird—Wallace Stegner H is for Hawk—Helen Macdonald The Backyard Bird Chronicles—Amy Tan I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings—Maya Angelou Better Living

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on

Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower, his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors, and our friends at Friends of the Cresheim Trail for a spring planting! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings:

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

Meeting at Houston Playground There is street parking available. There are bathrooms at the event location. What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer afternoon? Free ice cream on a hot summer afternoon in the company of friends! Join us for our 19th Annual Ice Cream Social! FOW will provide dairy and non-dairy treats, free of charge, from Chestnut Hill’s Bredenbeck’s. Bring the whole gang to this family-friendly event! For more information, contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates. We’ll be joined by our partners for educational activities and games, cool off in the sprayground, and enjoy tunes from Forbidden Brass. Please

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (see map here) There is plenty of parking in the lot by the trailhead. Please note there may not be bathroom access during this service day. Did you know we have over 50 miles of trails weaving their way through Wissahickon Valley Park? It takes a lot of work to keep them in good shape for our many park user groups! Our trained Crew Leaders are the primary corps of volunteers to look after them, working together in small groups of Zone Stewards in different sections of the park. This Saturday, we’re bringing extra volunteer

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on

Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Photo courtesy of Redmond Brubaker Meeting at Carpenter’s Woods Kiosk (see map here) Get to know the birds around Wissahickon Valley Park on Part 3 of this five-part series of guided bird walks, hosted by Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Join all the guided walks to better understand the various habitats and birds found within, or come for just one walk! Troy 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

Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on

Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is parking along Northwestern Avenue. There is a bathroom along the route at the Wissahickon Environmental Center. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. This easy route

Meeting at Hermit Lane Trailhead (see map here) We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than next to the trailhead, as car break-ins are known to occur along Hermit Lane. Please note that there will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their

Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Did you know we have over 50 miles of trails weaving their way through Wissahickon Valley Park? It takes a lot of work to keep them in good shape for our many park user groups! Our trained Crew Leaders are the primary corps of volunteers to look after them, working together in small groups of Zone Stewards in different sections of the park. This

Photo by Stacey Gray Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we begin our hike. Join Friends of the Wissahickon as we kick off the 10th annual All Trails Challenge at the Valley Green Inn with a hike, followed by drinks and snacks at the Valley Green Inn with Conshohocken Brewing Co.. Just looking for some more information about the Challenge and how to get started? Use the second of the forms

Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is street parking on Northwestern Avenue. There will be bathrooms available at Historic RittenhouseTown about halfway through our loop. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. Get ahead