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

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

Meet at Cedars House Join Andi, Debbie, and Jim as we explore the park in August. We will hike about 3.5 miles and take note of how the flora and fauna changes during summer’s last full month. We’ll also visit some sites of historical interest. There are some strenuous climbs and rocky ascents and descents. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but no dogs other than service animals, please. Distance: 3.5 Miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Adults and children 12 and over Registration is required for all

Remnant plants of Andorra Nursery with Trish Fries

Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Northwestern Ave. Kiosk on Forbidden Drive Hike the trails of the Andorra Natural Area and search for remaining plants and signs of the Andorra Nurseries-once the largest nursery on the east coast. We’ll look for rows of lined-out trees, walk old nursery roads, discover exotic and old specimen trees. Well behaved dogs are permitted. Distance: 2 Miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Adults only 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 systems, please

Kids Nature Hike with Anne Williams

Houston Meadow Houston Meadow, Philadelphia

Meet at Houston Meadow Join Anne in sharing the sites, sounds, and feeling of exploring nature in the Wissahickon. This short hike for kids 3-6 years old will include some fun group activities and sharing, guided observations, perhaps a song or story, and the joy of being outside in the fresh air together! Terrain may be rocky so strollers are discouraged and dogs are not permitted. We will keep our time to 60-90 minutes. Distance: 1 Mile Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: All ages Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed

Borderlands Walk Along the Cresheim Creek with Susan Hauck and Sue Osthoff

Corner of St. Martins Lane and Huron Street St. Martins Lane and Huron Street, Philadelphia

St. Martins Lane at the intersection of Huron St. Parking is available on St. Martins Lane. Join us as we go in and out of the park borders, following the Cresheim Creek. We will visit the magical French village, see iconic mid-century modern houses, the remains of old mills and a barn, and a mysterious stand of white pines along the way. There is a creek and busy road crossing on this walk. All ages welcome. Distance: 3 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of

Kid Friendly Hike with Marv Schwartz

Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, United States

Meet at the Valley Green Inn Starting from the Valley Green Inn, we will head downstream along Forbidden Drive, talking about the history, geology and wildlife of the Wissahickon. We will descend the stone steps to the Livezey Dam and we will visit the little known Gorgas Creek Cave. After crossing the Mt. Airy bridge we will hike upstream on the very rocky, hillside trail. We will pass through the artistic, steel mesh structure known as Fingerspan Bridge and take a snack break on the stone steps high above the stream. We will continue past the historic Livezey House and

The Wissahickon in January with Andi Wingert, Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

Blue Bell Hill Park 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Blue Bell Park Experience the Wissahickon in January with Andi, Debbie, and Jim. We’ll be able to appreciate the plants that stay green and also the beautiful vistas observable after the leaves fall. And maybe we’ll see and hear the woodpeckers more easily during this winter month. Our 3.5-4 mile hike will bring us to the East Falls trail on the other side of Lincoln Drive where we will visit the site of the McKinney Quarry. Expect some steep rocky climbs and descents. Children 12 years and older are welcome when accompanied by and adult, but please no

The Wissahickon in February with Andi Wingert, Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

Walnut Lane Golf Club on Magdalena Street Wenover Street and Magdalena Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Walnut Lane Golf Club In winter, our senses are amplified by the lack of foliage and sights and sounds of the woods are transformed. Join Debbie, Jim and Andi as we identify some native winter shrubs, spot ghostly sycamores, and listen to the sounds of the creek below. We will certainly spot some woodpeckers working on the hollow trees to find food. Distance is about 4 miles. Children over the age of 12 are welcome, but no dogs unless service dogs please. Hike will have steep hills, hiking boots recommended. Distance: 3.5 miles Level: Difficult (some rocky descents

Spring Equinox in the Wissahickon with Melinda Spink and Stephanie Brown

Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Are you as excited about the spring as we are? Then come out and join Trail Ambassadors, Melinda Spink and Stephanie Brown, for a walk in the Wissahickon to celebrate the official changeover from winter to spring! You’ll learn facts about the spring equinox and what to expect in the Wissahickon with the new season, as well as enjoy the beautiful variety of Houston Meadow! Distance: 2 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather

The Wissahickon in March with Andi Wingert, Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

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

Meet at Cedars House Cafe Join Andi, 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 appreciate the changes in the birds and other wildlife this season brings. Our approximately 4 mile hike will be in the Andorra Natural Area and the east side of the Wissahickon, north of Bell’s Mill Road. Expect some rough and rocky terrain. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when

The Wissahickon in April with Andi Wingert, Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

North Mt. Pleasant Trailhead

Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead (North Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Wissahickon Ave.) Join Andi, Debbie, and Jim as we explore the Wissahickon in April. Last year the spring ephemerals were in full bloom on our route. Since this winter has been so mild, we moved our hike a week earlier to see if we can catch them blooming again this April. Will we see frogs in the frog pond as we pass the bench and trees dedicated to a beloved trail ambassador? We may see and hear the earliest migrating birds moving back to our area, including phoebes

Borderlands Walk Along the Cresheim Creek with Susan Hauck, Sue Osthoff, and Stan Kozakowski

Corner of St. Martins Lane and Huron Street St. Martins Lane and Huron Street, Philadelphia

St. Martins Lane at the intersection of Huron St. Parking is available on St. Martins Lane. Join us as we go in and out of the park borders, following the Cresheim Creek. We will visit the magical French village, see iconic mid-century modern houses, the remains of old mills and a barn, and a mysterious stand of white pines along the way. There is a creek and busy road crossing on this walk. All ages welcome. Distance: 3 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of