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Honoring Our Past: Lenni Lenape Origins in Our Urban Watershed

Fairmount Water Works 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our River Days Program aims to honor and recognize the Lenni Lenape as the original shepherds of this region and provide community members with an opportunity to explore our watershed through games, hands on activities, and walking tours. We’ll host the Aqua Marooned Game, lead a water quality testing activity, and wrap up the day with a Lenni Lenape land acknowledgement and interactive presentation. No registration required.

Main Line to Manayunk: Youth Bike ‘n Bite

Haverford College 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

The Invitation: Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the National Youth Bike Council, and the Haverford College Center for Peace and Global Citizenship for the Main Line to Manayunk Bike 'n Bite. The Bike 'n Bite offers free registration, including a post-ride meal. The Ride: Depart from the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot and traverse the Main Line Greenway on low stress routes, arriving at Manayunk via the Manayunk Bridge Trail. Take a break while learning a bit about the recent regional activism and advocacy that has transformed an old steel rail bridge and car-centric culture into increasingly safe

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Holiday Lights Ride 2022

It’s time to dust off your bike decorations, bundle up and ride with us on our Annual Holiday Lights Ride. This ride is family-friendly and free to attend but an RSVP is required so we can plan our rollout & ride buddies accordingly! PRE- AND POST-RIDE DEETS TBA! Check back soon. WAIVER: By registering for this ride you agree to all of the terms here.

Walking The Edge Exhibit

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

Walk Around Philadelphia Friday, February 10th from 61st and Baltimore

Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

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Walk Around Philadelphia Saturday, February 11th from the Airport

Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

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Walk Around Philadelphia Sunday, February 26th from St Joe’s

Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

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TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

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RittenhouseTown Fair

Historic Rittenhouse Town 207 Lincoln Drive, The Homestead, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!

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Event Series Yoga in the park

Yoga in the park

Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

Event Series Yoga in the park

Yoga in the park

Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

THE WISSAHICKON WATERSHED THEN & NOW WITH STAN KOZAKOWSKI, DEBBIE HOELLEIN, AND JIM MCCLORY

Meet at Johnson Street and Lincoln Drive Join Debbie, Jim, & Stan as they explore the Monoshone Creek, one of the critical tributaries of the Wissahickon Creek. This tributary played a vital role in the economic and political history of Philadelphia but also was part of the dangerous pollution of the city’s drinking water. From the lessons of the past, learn how your daily activities can both harm and protect our precious natural resources. We will be joined by local historian, David Bower at Historic Rittenhouse Town, to learn more about the rich history of this historic gem and how

Event Series Yoga in the park

Yoga in the park

Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

Event Series Yoga in the park

Yoga in the park

Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Celebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a

AWE: A Watershed Experience with Margaret Kinnevy and Amy Yuter

Meet at the intersection of Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave. The properties of water have fascinated scientists for centuries. Margaret and Amy will guide you on a Sunday morning stroll along both sides of the creek between Harpers Meadow and Bells Mill Road. You will discover the transcendent beauty of water in all its forms in the forest. Amy will offer you an opportunity to be like water and share how this behavior is used by park volunteers. While this walk is relatively flat, we might encounter some rocky, rugged sections that may be wet and slippery. Please wear sturdy

Family Mindful Hike with FOW and Hike+Heal

Cedars House 200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at the Cedar’s House  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 in the heat of summer. Brandi Aulston, MHA/MHE founder of Hike+Heal Wellness LLC, is a

Over, Under, Around and Through the Wissahickon Watershed with Lisa Donahue and Jon McCabe

Mt. Airy Avenue trailhead, W. Mt Airy Avenue and Mt. AIry TErrace, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States

Mt Airy Ave Trailhead An exciting hike through some of the most interesting and historically significant areas of the park. We will visit the wildlife at the frog pond, discuss industrial history at Glen Fern, visit the unique habitat for snakes and other wildlife, and cross the stunning Fingerspan bridge. Along the way, hikers will learn about the park’s crucial role as a watershed, and how the size, shape, and vegetation of the surrounding land directly impacts the amount of water flowing into the creek. We will discuss challenges such as land erosion damage, pollutants, and the complicated relationship with

PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk & Stargazing Party

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! TIME 8:30pm - 10:30pm LOCATION Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Our moonwalk and stargazing series continues as we celebrate the appearance of August’s “Sturgeon Moon”. According to the Farmers Almanac, August’s full moon is given this name because, you guessed it…it marked the return of sturgeon! This prehistoric-looking fish was most readily caught on the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain during this part of the summer. First, we’ll use the moonlight to guide us on a short hike on the Lemon Hill Rim Trail, appreciating nature lit by

ATC 2023 Virtual Warm-Up Information Event

Get your sneakers laced up because we’re getting ready for the 2023 All Trails Challenge! Join our virtual ATC Warm-Up to learn all of the how-to’s to have a successful event, including: tracking your hikes, setting up your fundraising page, tips for getting donors, sharing updates with friends and family, how to reach all 50 miles and more. Sign up here!

Event Series 12th Walk Around Philadelphia

Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Second Thursday of the month, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. On August 10, The Clay Studio celebrates the latest solo exhibitions of Resident Artists Ruth Easterbrook, Chris M. Rodgers, and Stephanie Kantor. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join some of the

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Walk Around Philadelphia Virtual Walk Talk

ZOOM

Join us via Zoom to learn about the 100+ miles of adventure that comprise Walk Around Philadelphia as we set out to explore the city's edge. -Get a virtual guided tour of the city's border -Meet the artist/organizer & fellow perimeter walkers -Get answers to FAQ & learn about the walk's evolution -Consider joining an upcoming segment! A true 'fringe' experience at the city's margins, 12th Walk Around Philadelphia will be split into 12 segments over four weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) Aug 12th – Sept 17th. A companion exhibition upstairs at Cherry Street Pier runs June 15th through September 23rd. Register for

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TrailOff & Trail Walk-in Event featuring Indigenous Storytelling and a Walking Experience Along the Delaware River

Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Launch, 5501 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TrailOff puts YOU at the center of the story through a free app that syncs audio to your phone’s GPS as you walk along the K&T Trail in Northeast Philadelphia. The story "Conversations" imagines discussions with the Indigenous Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape people of past, present, and future. Bring a charged smartphone and headphones! We’ll provide bug spray, snacks, water, and a unique walking experience. 4 - 4:30 PM Arrive and listen and walk at your own pace! "Conversations" leads you from the Frankford Boat Launch to Lardner's Point Park and back. 2.1 mile trip, about 50 minutes. When you get back,

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The Wissahickon in August with Debbie Hoellein, Andi Wingert & Jim McClory

Meet at Arrow Athletic Field Parking Lot, Magdalena Street and Walnut Lane Join Andi, Jim, and Debbie as we hike the Wissahickon in August. We last did this hike in February when the temperature was in the mid 40s and some plants were just starting to bud. Now instead of vistas, we will have lots of native and non-native plants to observe. And we will need to see Toleration up close instead of from across the creek. We expect to hear birds, although it will be more difficult to see them. Besides visiting one of the 3 statues in Wissahickon

Farm Days Festival 2023

Ethos Farm 177 West Mill Rd, Long Valley, NJ, United States

Ethos Farm Project is a 501 c3, non-profit founded to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with nature. We do so by producing truly nourishing food to feed our community and restoring the land – all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, physicians and health & wellness lifestyle coaches through our hands-on educational programming. To help us achieve our mission and vision, we host an annual Farm Days Festival at our beautiful 342 acre farm in bucolic Long Valley, NJ. This year Farm Days Festival will be on

$117

PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk & Stargazing Party

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, September 26, 2023 TIME 7:00pm - 9:00pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 “There’s a full moon risin’. Let’s go dancin’ in the light. We know where the music’s playin’. Let’s go out and feel the night.” –Neil Young, Harvest Moon Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a two-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation on September 26 from 7–9 PM. September’s full moon is known as the Harvest Moon because it’s the closest to the fall equinox and offers extra hours of

PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk & Stargazing Party

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, November 28, 2023 TIME 6:30pm - 8:30pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a two-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation on November 28 from 6:30–8:30 PM. According to the Farmers Almanac, November’s moon is called the “Beaver Moon” because it signals the time when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges before the long winter ahead. Native American tribes have also referred to it as the “Digging Moon”, “Deer Rutting Moon”, and “Whitefish Moon”. First,

The Wissahickon as a Watershed: The Anatomy of a Vital Waterway with Stan Kozakowski, Debbie Hoellein & Jim McClory

Northwestern Avenue Kiosk

Northwestern Avenue Kiosk Join Debbie, Jim, and Stan on a 2 1/2 mile exploration of the anatomy of one of the Philadelphia Region’s vital waterways. We will see why the flow of the Wissahickon is unlike almost all other waterways in the Northeastern US; understand the different parts of a stream or river, including where different insects and fish might be found and why; and what you can do to help conserve this regional treasure. And we will even show you where people bring their love letters to the Wissahickon. Participants are welcome to bring letters, poems, pictures, and other

PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk & Stargazing Party

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, November 28, 2023 TIME 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation! DATE Tuesday, November 28, 2023 TIME 6:30pm - 8:30pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a two-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation on November 28 from 6:30–8:30 PM. According to the Farmers Almanac, November’s moon is called the “Beaver Moon” because it signals the time when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges before the long winter ahead. Native

Reindeer Romp with Ted Apple & Eric Dahlberg

Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, United States

Meet at the Valley Green Inn A walk in the woods on Christmas Morning. Enjoy the beautiful views from the trails and get some exercise. This will be a moderate hike of around 4 miles on the Wissahickon Park’s trails. Children 12 and over and well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Winter in the park provides great views and a different experience that walking in the park during the spring, summer, and early fall. We will start at the Valley Green Inn. Distance: ~3.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes

The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead

Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in December. When we last did this hike in May, we went looking for frogs, but in winter we expect them to be at the bottom of the pond. We’ll see what flora and fauna are visible in early winter. We’ll also be visiting some historical points of interest, walking through a work of art, and admiring some beautiful rocks. Expect some rocky ascents and descents on our 3.5-4 mile route. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an

Step into the New Year with Ted Apple & Eric Dahlberg

Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, United States

Meet at Valley Green Inn A moderate hike to get the new year off to a great start. We will walk on trails with views of the Wissahickon Creek not possible during the spring, summer and early fall. Children 12 and over and well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. We will cover around four miles getting the new year off to a great start. Distance: ~3.5 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. We ask all event attendees to

Greenhouse Yoga at the Horticulture Center

Fairmount Park Hortucultural Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr., Philadelphia, United States

Connect with others and strengthen your practice with Greenhouse Yoga! DATE Sunday, January 21, 2024 TIME 10:00am - 11:00am LOCATION Fairmount Park Horticulture Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Greenhouse Yoga at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on select dates throughout the winter. Escape the winter blues and connect with your practice in the lush, tropical setting of the Horticulture Center’s greenhouse. These all-level classes take place on select Sundays and will be led by a rotation of experienced teachers from Tula Yoga. ABOUT THE HORTICULTURE CENTER: The Horticulture Center in West Fairmount

From Grieving to Grounding: Winter Hike with Krista Nelson

Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join ecotherapist and Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson on a winter hike along the Trolley Trail. DATE Saturday, January 27, 2024 TIME 1:00pm - 3:30pm LOCATION Belmont Plateau West Fairmount Park, Army Rd Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson for a winter hike along the Trolley Trail on Saturday, January 27 from 1:00-3:30 PM. As the bare winter trees remind us of loss, their structural beauty heralds the promise of new beginnings. Step by step along a two-mile route, we’ll shed what grief clings to. And as we let go, we’ll clear a path

Mid-Winter Walk with Mary Oliver led by Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

Cedars House Café, Forbidden Drive just below Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Cedars House Cafe You are invited to join us on a mid-winter hike through the meadows and trails of the Wissahickon in the company of some of Mary Oliver’s most beautiful and light-filled poems that capture the wonders of the season. We will trek carefully along well-travelled trails, making stops from time to time to read verses by one of America’s beloved nature poets, celebrating snow, cold, owls, redbirds and snow geese. Our route will begin at Northwestern Avenue and include trails in and around Andorra Meadow as well as a possible stop at Cedars Café , if

Connecting with Nature: Valentine’s Hike + Meditation

Friends of Chamounix Tennis Courts 50 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia, United States

Rekindle your love of nature in the heart of winter with this Valentine’s hike on the trails. DATE Sunday, February 11, 2024 TIME 10:00am - 12:30pm LOCATION Friends of Chamounix Tennis Courts 50 Chamounix Dr Philadelphia, PA 19131 Rekindle your love of nature in the heart of winter. Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson on a two-mile guided Valentine’s hike and meditation on Sunday, February 11 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Better than a box of chocolates, we’ll make sure Mother Nature is seen and heard. Witnessing the sights and sounds of nature, especially in winter, demonstrates our

Relics and Ruins: Weird West Park

Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a hike to learn about some of Fairmount Park's historical hidden gems! DATE Saturday, March 2 TIME 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION Belmount Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia PA, 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s John Sigmund, Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships and park history enthusiast, on Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM for a three-mile guided exploration of the relics and ruins of West Fairmount Park. If you’re fascinated by Philly history and appreciate hidden treasures of the park’s past, this hike is not to be missed! As one of America’s oldest