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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox in the Wissahickon with Melinda Spink & Melvin Chappell
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Houston Playground Kiosk \nSpring 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. \nDistance: ~2.5 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-equinox-in-the-wissahickon-with-melinda-spink-melvin-chappell/
LOCATION:Houston Playground\, 900 Grakyn Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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SUMMARY:Frogs & Fingerspan with Sheryl Neckritz & Lisa Kleiman
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Hortter St. and Park Line Dr. \nHow 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. \nDistance: ~4 miles \nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/frogs-fingerspan-with-sheryl-neckritz-lisa-kleiman/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Walk with Mary Oliver led by Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Cedars House Cafe \nYou 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 it is open\, for those who may want to warm up with a hot drink. Approximate distance: 3.5 miles. Appropriate footwear for hiking in winter is suggested. \nDistance: ~3.5 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mid-winter-walk-with-mary-oliver-led-by-lisa-kleiman-jean-mcwilliams/
LOCATION:Cedars House Café\, Forbidden Drive just below Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Community Events,Get Active,Hike
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T193000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Wissahickon Public Projects Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person at Doran Hall\, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8000 Cherokee Street Philadelphia\, PA 19118 \nJoin Friends of the Wissahickon in person on Wednesday\, January 31\, for its Annual Public Projects Meeting to hear about the organization’s upcoming plans and projects to conserve our community’s treasured Wissahickon Valley Park. \nFOW’s Executive Director\, Ruffian Tittmann will review last year’s improvements and the status of current and planned projects\, including the Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project. Director of Field Stewardship Shawn Green will share FOW’s volunteer achievements from 2023 as well as how to get involved in 2024. Capital Projects Manager\, Pauline Berkowitz will discuss the ongoing Germantown Neighborhood Connection\, the East Falls Reroute and Habitat Restoration projects\, and the Restroom Facilities Master Plan.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/friends-of-the-wissahickon-public-projects-meeting/
LOCATION:Doran Hall\, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy\, 8000 Cherokee Street\, Philadelphia\, 19118\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T120000
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SUMMARY:Step into the New Year with Ted Apple & Eric Dahlberg
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Valley Green Inn \nA 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. \nDistance: ~3.5 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. We ask all event attendees to bring a mask and mask up if a distance of six feet cannot be maintained during the activity. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms\, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/step-into-the-new-year-with-ted-apple-eric-dahlberg/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Free Community Events,Get Active,Hike,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T120000
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory
DESCRIPTION:Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead \nJoin 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 adult\, but please\, no dogs other than service animals. \nDistance: ~3.5 miles \nLevel:~Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. We ask all event attendees to bring a mask and mask up if a distance of six feet cannot be maintained during the activity. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms\, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-in-december-with-debbie-hoellein-and-jim-mcclory/
LOCATION:North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Free,Get Active,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T120000
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SUMMARY:Reindeer Romp with Ted Apple & Eric Dahlberg
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Valley Green Inn \nA 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. \nDistance: ~3.5 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. We ask all event attendees to bring a mask and mask up if a distance of six feet cannot be maintained during the activity. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms\, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/reindeer-romp-with-ted-apple-eric-dahlberg/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Family-friendly,Free Community Events,Get Active,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T150000
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SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Mindful Hike with FOW and Hike+Heal
DESCRIPTION:November 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nMeet at Houston Playground \nWe’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\, the founder of Hike+Healwhere families can focus on their wellness. This hike is a great chance to connect with the outdoors and your community. All are welcome! Together\, we’ll engage in interactive exercises\, reflect\, and practice mindfulness as we experience the beauty of the Wissahickon in crisp fall weather. \nWe’ll begin at Houston Playground at 12:00 PM for some family fun at the playground and begin our hike at 12:45. \nBrandi Aulston\, MHA/MHE founder of Hike+Heal Wellness LLC\, is a wellness entrepreneur extremely dedicated to women’s overall wellness to help eliminate health disparities and increase diversity in the outdoor space for inner city women of color. Since 2019\, Hike+Heal has created a safe space for strong community connections for people who desire to prioritize their self-care while connecting together in a powerful and healing way in nature. Hike+Heal was one of nineteen winners of the 2021 Pennsylvania COVID-19 Champion awarded by the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation. \nPlease note: this event will be recorded. Please fill out the photo waiver here. \nIn order to attend\, participants must print and sign this waiver from Hike+Heal. Please bring it\, completed\, to the event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/family-friendly-mindful-hike-with-fow-and-hikeheal/
LOCATION:Houston Playground\, 900 Grakyn Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Community Events,Community Meetup,Family,Family and Kids,Family-friendly,Free Community Events,Health & Wellness,Health in Nature,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Drive Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town \nWe will be meeting near the kiosk on Rittenhouse Lane at Historic Rittenhouse Town. See this map for the specific meeting location and parking options. Please note that the road closure on Lincoln Drive (between Wissahickon Avenue and Ridge Avenue) will go into effect at 8:00am\, so plan your travel accordingly. If you are driving\, you will need to park on neighborhood streets and walk to the meeting location. Be sure to give yourself enough time to get to the meet-up location. \nLincoln Drive is the only main road that runs right next to the creek within Wissahickon Valley Park\, and one that few have had the opportunity to walk on.  This Saturday\, we’re partnering with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to close Lincoln Drive from Wissahickon Avenue to Ridge Avenue for a large-scale clean-up along this heavily traveled (and often heavily littered) road. Come help us keep this section of the creek clean and beautiful! \nNo 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 Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/lincoln-drive-clean-up-3/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,Volunteer,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T173000
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SUMMARY:Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Cedar House Cafe \nJoin 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. \nDistance: ~2.5 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/silent-sunset-cruise-with-amy-yuter/
LOCATION:Cedars House Café\, Forbidden Drive just below Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000
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SUMMARY:Love Your Park in the Wissahickon
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Historic Rittenhouse Town \nLove Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia! On this Saturday\, we’ll be performing a series of tasks in the Historic Rittenhouse Town area\, including litter clean-up\, trail work\, and improvements to stormwater infrastructure. \nNo 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 Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/love-your-park-in-the-wissahickon/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:---On the Trail,Clean-ups,Outdoor Event,Volunteer,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service,Volunteering
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T123000
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SUMMARY:Impermanence: The Ever-Changing Wissahickon and the Universe with Stan Kozakowski & Michael Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Historic Rittenhouse Town Kiosk \n“Thanks to impermanence\, everything is possible” – Thich Nhat Hanh “Contemplating impermanence helps us to touch freedom and happiness in the present moment.” – Hanh The Wissahickon is ever-changing. Fallen leaves give way to beautiful vistas. Mountain ranges erode into gorges and valleys with running water. Eroded stone becomes beautiful Wissahickon gems. Walk with us as we explore the peaceful Wissahickon Valley as fall gives way toward winter. Together we will contemplate and explore the meaning and impact of impermanence the physical\, biological\, emotional\, and spiritual world in the park\, in our lives\, and in all existence and how it creates new possibilities. \nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nDistance: ~2 miles \nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. We ask all event attendees to bring a mask and mask up if a distance of six feet cannot be maintained during the activity. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms\, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/impermanence-the-ever-changing-wissahickon-and-the-universe-with-stan-kozakowski-michael-bridges/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Community Meetup,Free Community Events,Hike
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Valley Talk: Climate Change in our Watersheds with Marc Peipoch
DESCRIPTION:In-person event hosted at the Valley Green Inn \nRiver watersheds\, like the Wissahickon\, are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Join FOW and Marc Peipoch as he discusses the implications of climate change on our watershed and what we can do in the meantime. \nStreams and rivers drain the land we inhabit and collect everything that occurs on it\, including the developing impacts of climate change. Change is a natural feature of river ecosystems\, but global warming is accelerating these changes and aquatic communities may not be able to keep up with this new pace. \nWhat can we expect in the near future? What can we do to help river ecosystems adapt to these rapid changes? How can we adapt ourselves to it? These are some of the questions for which we will try to find some answers. \nMarc Peipoch\, PhD\, is a freshwater ecologist and a research scientist at the Stroud Water Research Center who investigates the effects of global change on streams and rivers. \nRegister here to attend in person at the Valley Green Inn!\nRegister here to attend virtually on Zoom! 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hybrid-valley-talk-climate-change-in-our-watersheds-with-marc-peipoch/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Free Community Events,Water,Watershed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T090000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019)\, David Bower\, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! 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. \nNo 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 Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-stewardship-with-david-bower-10/
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070927
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SUMMARY:Biking the Circuit Trail Waterways in September with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams
DESCRIPTION:Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St\, Manayunk\, PA 19127) \nJoin us for a late summer 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 landmarks. \nWe will retrace our route along the creek and then connect to the Schuylkill River Trail which we will ride down to Boathouse Row and the Art Museum. The route will be mostly paved with the exception of the short segment on Forbidden Drive. We will have a short break and discussion of the current and planned Circuit Trail network before heading back to Manayunk along the same trails. Total bike distance 12 – 13 miles along mostly flat trails\, with a few rolling hills mixed in. \nDistance: ~13 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/biking-the-circuit-trail-waterways-in-september-with-lisa-kleiman-jean-mcwilliams-2/
LOCATION:Regal United Artists Parking Lot\, 3720 Main St\, Manayunk\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:---Biking,---On the Trail,Bicycling Events,Biking the Region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070927
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon as a Watershed: The Anatomy of a Vital Waterway with Stan Kozakowski\, Debbie Hoellein & Jim McClory
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Avenue Kiosk \nJoin 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 expressions of their love for the park with them and share with others if they are comfortable. \nDistance: ~2.5 miles \nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 canceled in heavy rain. Service animals are always welcome. For more information\, contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-as-a-watershed-the-anatomy-of-a-vital-waterway-with-stan-kozakowski-debbie-hoellein-jim-mcclory/
LOCATION:Northwestern Avenue Kiosk
CATEGORIES:Community Meetup,Discussion,Free Community Events,Get Active,Hike,History,Watershed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070927
CREATED:20231002T183751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T183751Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition with Troy Bynum
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Wissahickon Environmental Center (The Treehouse) \nIf you’ve seen our #wildlifewednesday posts on Facebook or Instagram\, you know that the Wissahickon is home to endless wild beauty worth capturing. Meet Troy Bynum\, the man behind our weekly wildlife posts\, and learn how to use manual settings on your camera like a professional at our Introduction to Photography Workshop: Wildlife Edition. \nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer\, this is an opportunity to brush up on your familiarity with aperture\, shutter speed\, ISO\, and Exposure Compensation to take your photos to the next level. \nWe’ll start at the Wissahickon Environmental Center (WEC)\, commonly known as the Treehouse\, at 10 AM for an hour-long class on terminology\, troubleshooting techniques\, and\, of course\, our manual settings. We’ll spend the last half of the class on a hike through the Wissahickon and put what we just learned to the test. \nNeed a camera for our class? Unique Photo\, located in downtown Philadelphia\, has got you covered. Rent a camera free of charge for our Wildlife Photography Workshop. Please contact Troy at tbynum6834@gmail.com to reserve a camera for our class.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-photography-wildlife-edition-with-troy-bynum/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070927
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stewardship with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019)\, David Bower\, on a variety of stewardship projects! \nNo 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.\nDetailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org. \nThere is one adult per registration\, and participants under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the volunteer waiver on-site or print and bring the signed form.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-stewardship-with-david-bower-10/
LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,Volunteer,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Harvey Street Trailhead \nCome out to celebrate National Public Lands Day with us! Each year\, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together across the United States on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks\, forests\, waterways and more. This Saturday\, we’ll be celebrating with a variety of trail work\, invasive plant removal\, and litter removal at Harvey Street. \nNo experience is needed. We provide gloves\, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! 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 Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/national-public-lands-day-service/
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,Land Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service,Volunteering,Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T113000
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SUMMARY:Biking the Circuit Trail Waterways in September with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams
DESCRIPTION:Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St\, Manayunk\, PA 19127) \nJoin us for a late summer 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 landmarks. \nWe will retrace our route along the creek and then connect to the Schuylkill River Trail which we will ride down to Boathouse Row and the Art Museum. The route will be mostly paved with the exception of the short segment on Forbidden Drive. We will have a short break and discussion of the current and planned Circuit Trail network before heading back to Manayunk along the same trails. Total bike distance 12 – 13 miles along mostly flat trails\, with a few rolling hills mixed in. \nDistance: ~13 miles \nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces) \nRegistration 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. \nUnless 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 icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/biking-the-circuit-trail-waterways-in-september-with-lisa-kleiman-jean-mcwilliams/
LOCATION:Regal United Artists Parking Lot\, 3720 Main St\, Manayunk\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:---Biking,---On the Trail,Bicycling Events,Biking the Region
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