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Meet at Hortter St. and Park Line Dr. How was the Fingerspan Bridge delivered to its remote sylvan location? And what is its connection to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel? Find out the answers to these and other intriguing questions on this end-of-winter hike. Other highlights along our route will include a frog pond, a statue of William Penn looking out over the valley, Climbers’ Rock, and the colonial-era Livezy House. Trail is often wet and muddy, and there is one easily navigated streamlet crossing. Distance: ~4 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes

Meet at Houston Playground Kiosk Spring is coming! Hike with us to celebrate the transition from winter to spring in the Wissahickon. We’ll talk about the Spring Equinox and what to expect in the Wissahickon now that it’s spring. Meet at Houston Playground trail kiosk. 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. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be

Meet at Houston Playground Join Debbie and Jim on their first hike of the Spring. There is no place like Wissahickon Valley Park to experience the beauty of this time of year. We’ll note the flora, including which flowers, both native and non-native, are blooming. We’ll look for changes in the wildlife also. Our approximately 4.2 mile hike will take us to both sides of the Wissahickon, passing through meadow and woods. We’ll see Courtesy Stable and visit places of historical interest including the Covered Bridge and WPA structures. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied

Meet at Courtesy Stable Kiosk (901 E Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Missed the All-Trails Challenge? No problem. Join us for an “abridged” all-trails 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 the variety of vistas from both sides of the creek. Along the way, we’ll observe points of natural and historic interest, as well as ongoing water management projects. The route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 4- 4.5 miles long. Children 12 years of

Meet at Cedar House Cafe Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun begins to set on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight for hikes closer to sunset. Note: hikes are scheduled closer to sunset, when possible, and otherwise late afternoon to experience the tranquility that timing offers. Distance: ~2.5 miles Level:

Meet at Meet at parking lot in front of the Philadelphia Canoe Club (4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19127). Trailblazing women have played a vital role in the Wissahickon Valley for many centuries. Join one of Philly’s 2020 Women’s History Month honorees, Kris Soffa, to celebrate the legendary Wild Woman of the Wilderness, a Revolutionary spy, and environmental advocates whose efforts have resulted in this wilderness park, the crown jewel of the Philly Parks System. We will walk on the paved path from the mouth of the Wissahickon Creek to the Henry Ave Bridge and back. No dogs please other

Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot Come join us on a set of 2 Watershed Wellness Walks to deepen your connection to nature and to the Wissahickon Watershed. During our walk, we will be guided into slowness, stillness, and quietude to better receive what is happening in the life around us and within. This walk will be repeated at this location on April 19, allowing us to see the dramatic change in scenery after the trees have leafed out. Our path will take us on trails of varied terrain, connecting with nature through slow paced observation and sensory awareness intended to

This event is being rescheduled due to forecasted rain and muddy trail conditions. On this set of two walks, we will explore waterways in Mt. Airy, that are hidden in plain sight. Before embarking on this steady, silent, slow amble to the Wissahickon Creek, you will be introduced to the terrain, how it sheds water, and how this action safeguards our drinking water. Over the Carpenter Run and through the woods we will go, visiting varied surprise locations as we walk to Kitchens Lane Bridge, where we will take in spectacular views of the Wissahickon gorge. Before and after the

Meet at Blue Bell Hill Park Come welcome spring with a multi-sensory, immersive nature experience that is sure to delight and refresh. You will be guided to use all your senses to notice the rapid transition from Winter to Spring, or Water to Wood according to the Five Element map. Together, we’ll explore the natural environment and our inner experience using a variety of mindfulness, somatic, and energetic practices. Trail Ambassador and acupuncturist Margaret Kinnevy and Anna Murphey, licensed therapist and ecotherapy practitioner, are your guides for this first in a series of forest bathing experiences in our treasured Wissahickon

Wissahickon Wildlife Greatest Hits will focus on the special animals and wildlife spectacles of Wissahickon Valley Park. Join Tony Croasdale and FOW and learn a bit more about Wood Ducks, Red Salamanders, Red Squirrels, and more! Tony Croasdale, MS CE -Tony Croasdale is the site director of Wissahickon Environmental Center for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and an adjunct professor of plant ecology at Temple University and landscape ecology at Thomas Jefferson University. Tony is an expert birder, the founder of BirdPhilly, and captain of a two-time champion World Series of birding team. He is a co-host of The Urban Wildlife

Meet at Houston Playground We’ve learned so much from our Wellness Consultant, Brandi Aulston especially that healing and wellness aren’t linear, it’s a continued investment in ourselves. We’re happy to invite you to a family-friendly hike led by Brandi and her organization, Hike+Heal where you can focus on you and your loved one’s wellness. This hike is a great chance to connect with the outdoors and your community! Together we’ll engage in interactive exercises, reflect and practice mindfulness and experience the beauty of the Wissahickon. Brandi Aulston, MHA/MHE founder of Hike+Heal Wellness LLC, is a wellness entrepreneur extremely dedicated to

Meet at Walnut Lane Golf Club Join Debbie and Jim as we hunt for spring ephemerals! Last year we saw spring beauties, mayapples, trout lilies, trillium, and possibly jack-in-the pulpit. Will we be that lucky this year? We’ll also check on what the frogs are doing at the frog pond. We may also visit some points of historical interest on our route. This hike is a little longer than some of our others, and we will plan to spend about 3 hours on the trails. There are some rocky ascents and descents on the route. Children 12 years of age

Meet at Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot If you visited the Blue Bell Hill in March, return with us in April to delight in the exuberance of spring. Evident in the woodlands will be the spring ephemeral flowers and vernal streams. Learn of the role they play in the ecosystem of the watershed. During our walk, we will be guided into slowness, stillness, and quietude to better receive what is happening in the life around us and within. Our path will take us on trails of varied terrain, connecting with nature through slow paced observation and sensory awareness intended to

Meet at Carpenter’s Woods Trailhead Kiosk on Greene Street & North Mt. Pleasant Road On this set of two walks, we will explore waterways in Mt. Airy that are hidden in plain sight. Before embarking on this steady, silent, slow amble to the Wissahickon Creek, you will be introduced to the terrain, how it sheds water, and how this action safeguards our drinking water. Over the Carpenter Run and through the woods we will go, visiting varied surprise locations as we walk to Kitchens Lane Bridge, where we will take in spectacular views of the Wissahickon gorge. Before and after

Meeting at Blue Bell Park. The Annual Creek Clean-Up is an always-fun project we’re partnering on with our upstream partners Wissahickon Trails. This year, we’re setting our sights on the southern end of the Wissahickon Creek and it’s surrounding areas. Come help us make a difference in this highly used section of the park! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water

Meet at Wigard Trailhead Elevate your mood, recenter and refocus as we walk, gratefully, into the woods. Walking and gratitude is a powerful combination only heightened by the beauty and serenity of the Yellow Trail in Spring. As we meander we will have opportunities to share and connect with others and learn about, and thankfully acknowledge, our predecessors who worked to preserve the Wissahickeon we enjoy today. The route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 3-3.5 miles long. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult; no dogs except

Meet at Rex Avenue Trailhead Come join us for a trek along the Wissahickon trails as we explore the films and television programs, the paintings, the literature and the music that have drawn inspiration from the Wissahickon and rooted it in American culture. We will hike both Forbidden Drive and the wooded trails of the northern portion of the park, stopping at points of interest to note and appreciate their cultural significance. We will try to maintain a moderate pace. Note that the terrain is hilly and uneven in spots, so plan your footwear accordingly. Level: Moderate (some inclines and

Meet at Crefeld Street Trailhead Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun begins to set on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight for hikes closer to sunset. Note: hikes are scheduled closer to sunset, when possible, and otherwise late afternoon to experience the tranquility that timing offers. Distance: ~2.5 miles Level:

Jannette Street Trailhead  Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun begins to set on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight for hikes closer to sunset. Note: hikes are scheduled closer to sunset, when possible, and otherwise late afternoon to experience the tranquility that timing offers. Distance: ~2.5 miles Level: Moderate (some

Regal UA Cinema Parking Lot, Main Street Manayunk Join us for a spring bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail, all part of the vast Circuit Trail Network. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park. We will hook onto the Wissahickon Bike Path and ride along Wissahickon Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town, and will then head to Forbidden Drive, where we will ride for a short period of time to view some of the historical

Join the Junior League of Philadelphia during Mother’s Day weekend for Philly in Full Bloom: A Junior League Market! Taking place on Saturday May 11 at Philadelphia’s historic 23rd Street Armory the event will feature the city’s many sights and sounds of the spring season and allow patrons to shop from some of Philadelphia’s best artisans creators and vendors. Tickets are on sale now for $10 as part of a pre-sale discount and will go to $20 on March 20. Tickets will also be sold at the door for an increased price.

The small stone and log buildings along Forbidden Drive have captured the imagination of park users for years. They blend into the surroundings creating a feeling that they have always been part of it. They were constructed as part of a massive improvement project within the Wissahickon, but were intentionally designed to disappear into the valley.  Join Kate Cowing and FOW as she explains the controversy leading up to their construction, the history of the buildings, and then on to the present.  Kate Cowing, AIA, is both an architectural conservator and a registered architect with more than 25 years of

Meeting at Forbidden Drive & Bells Mill Road This Saturday we’re shaking things up and running a volunteer service day for women of the Wissahickon! We welcome cis and trans women & girls, as well as people of other gender identities who feel most aligned with this group. We ask that men interested in volunteering find other ways to enjoy the park on this date and join us for another service day in the future! We’ll be working on trail improvements along the popular Monster Trail (northern terminus of the Yellow Trail) which will be led by an all-female team.

Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in May. This will be at least the 5th FOW hike (not all ours) that goes past the frog pond. It’s fun to go from not seeing them, to seeing tadpoles, to seeing frogs. And we’ll see what the frogs are up to on the last day of May. We will also visit the site of one of the largest mills in colonial North America, walk through a work of art, and see some interesting rocks and plants. Our 3.5-4 mile route includes some

W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118 Register here today!  The price to enter will increase on May 31 at midnight. 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 15th, 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 1st

Meeting at the Summit Avenue and Old Line Road Trailhead National Trails Day is a day of celebration, service, and advocacy of our hometown trails – of which Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of! This Saturday, we’ll be celebrating with a variety of improvement projects along the Yellow Trail near the Summit & Old Line trailhead. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants,

Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 4 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 2024. We will also be joined by Susan Slawson, Philadelphia’s newly elected Parks Commissioner, who will speak to us about her vision for the city’s park system. Slawson was appointed recreation Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia in 2008 by Mayor Michael Nutter. During the financial crisis in 2008, Susan was able to raise millions

Meeting at Blue Bell Hill Park We’ve learned so much from our Wellness Consultant, Brandi Aulston, especially that healing and wellness aren’t linear; it’s a continued investment in ourselves. We’re happy to invite you to a family-friendly hike led by Brandi and her organization, Hike+Heal, where you can focus on you and your loved ones’ wellness. This hike is a great chance to connect with the outdoors and your community! Together we’ll engage in interactive exercises, reflect and practice mindfulness, and experience the beauty of the Wissahickon. This hike will be set closer to dusk so we can have a

Meeting at Upper Andorra Parking Lot Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! Tasks will include invasive vegetation removal, light trail work, and managing erosion near a trail. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for litter clean-ups at various locations on Tuesday mornings this summer! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information will be included in

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction –

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for litter clean-ups at various locations on Tuesday mornings this summer! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information will be included in

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction –

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

Meet at Houston Playground Join us to hike Houston Meadow to celebrate the Summer Solstice! Observe changes in the park as the season changes from spring to summer. We will share interesting facts about the Wissahickon and 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 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 or

Meet at Forbidden Drive & Northwestern Avenue Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in June. We’ll explore the changes in our beautiful park as summer begins and the days are long and warm. Places of historical and natural interest will be on our route as we walk trails on both sides of the creek in the northern part of the park. Expect some steep and rocky ascents, including Monster Hill. There are some rocky descents also. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but no dogs, except for service animals,

Photo courtesy of Eugene Janda Meeting at Rex Avenue Bridge on Forbidden Drive Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for this multi-week project to reroute steep and eroding sections of the Yellow Trail and a popular connector trail. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for litter clean-ups at various locations on Tuesday mornings this summer! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information will be included in

Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction –

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

Photo courtesy of Eugene Janda Meeting at Rex Avenue Bridge on Forbidden Drive Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for this multi-week project to reroute steep and eroding sections of the Yellow Trail and a popular connector trail. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a morning clean-up at Devil’s Pool! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Marisa

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

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

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

Meeting at the Hermit Lane Kiosk Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a special stewardship event where we’ll be partnering with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for their normal service day and completing a variety of projects! Please note that unlike our usual Saturday Stewardship events, we will be starting at 10:00 am. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear

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

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

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

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

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

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

Photo courtesy of Friends of Cresheim Trail Meet at Cresheim Valley Pergola Join Debbie and Jim as we explore an area of the park we don’t often visit. We’ll be hiking on part of the Cresheim Trail, starting from Germantown Avenue. We’ll visit the ruins of the barn of Buttercup Cottage and see where Lake Surprise once was. And we’ll take note of what some of our favorite and least favorite plants look like in the summer. These trails are narrower than most in the Wissahickon, so long pants are recommended. And be prepared to walk over some rocks on