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SUMMARY:Relics and Ruins: West Park
DESCRIPTION:Relics and Ruins: West Park\n\nJoin us for a hike to learn about some of Fairmount Park’s historical hidden gems!\n\nDate\nSaturday\, March 21 \n\n\n\nTime\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation\nBelmount Plateau Parking Lot \n1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\nPhiladelphia PA\, 19131 \n\n\n\nJoin Fairmount Park Conservancy’s John Sigmund\, Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships and park history enthusiast\, for a three-mile guided hike to explore the relics and ruins of Fairmount Park. \nAs one of America’s oldest urban parks\, Fairmount Park has accumulated many layers of history – sometimes literally! A closer exploration of the landscape reveals the ruins of abandoned infrastructure and buildings that go back to the beginnings of the 178-year-old park system and occasionally\, even further. Most of the year\, nature cloaks these hidden treasures in dense growth\, but the bare woods of winter provide the perfect time to go off the beaten path. \nIf you’re fascinated by Philly history and discovering hidden treasures of the park’s past\, this hike is not to be missed! \nThis is the event page for the March 21 West Park hike; however\, there will also be an East Park hike on March 7 (more info here). Sign up for one date or for both! \nPlease note\, this hike will have some challenging sections that require agility. Since we will occasionally venture off trail\, you are encouraged to wear sturdy hiking boots and rugged outerwear that can withstand scrapes from sharp sticks and branches (please\, no fashion or formal wear! :)). \nEstimated distance: about three miles\nLevel: moderate\nTerrain: mainly hilly trails \nMarch 7: Relics & Ruins\, East Park\nSome haunting historic highlights on this tour include: the smallest surviving structure designed by Frank Furness\, two forgotten spring heads and a spooky springhouse popular in neighborhood lore\, a WPA-built bathroom\, and the hidden ruins of a colonial-era mansion that burnt down 36 years ago. Meet at Woodford Mansion. \nMarch 21: Relics & Ruins\, West Park\nWe’ll start at Belmont Plateau and touch upon a section the Trolley Trail. Next\, we’ll find the hidden remnants of rail tracks from the Philadelphia Columbia Railroad. Finally\, we’ll explore the ruins of the George’s Hill Reservoir\, taking in one of the most secret and spectacular city views. Meet at the Belmont Plateau parking lot. \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: John Sigmund is a multidisciplinary artist\, history lover\, and urban park enthusiast with years of experience as a nonprofit manager and arts educator. Born and raised in Philadelphia\, he spent a decade living in Austin\, San Antonio\, and New York City\, but made a happy homecoming to go back to school at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. John has the proud distinction of actually living in Fairmount Park– he and his partner Jaime are resident caretakers at Lemon Hill Mansion. And although Lemon Hill is his home base\, John is an enthusiastic advocate for all of the historic houses in the park system. \nTICKET PRICE: $15 \n\n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO: \n\nOn the ticketing page\, you can sign up for one event or for both.\nThis hike is roughly three miles over mainly hilly trails.\nAppropriate for adults and mature adolescents (minors must be ticketed and accompanied by a guardian).\nPlease dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers).\nBring water (drinking water is not available in the park) and a snack.\nUnfortunately\, there are no bathrooms along the hike route so please plan accordingly.\nWe will leave a few minutes after the scheduled start time. Please arrive at the departure location at least five minutes early. We cannot guarantee that latecomers can join after the group has departed.\nImportant pre-event information and any event updates are sent out via email. Please make sure the email address entered is correct and that you check it before coming out to the event.\n\n\nPARKING/GETTING THERE: We will meet at the Belmont Plateau parking lot across from Belmont Mansion\, overlooking the city skyline. There is plenty of free parking available nearby. As always\, never leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit\, the nearest stop is at Belmont Ave and Belmont Mansion/Fairmount Park Drive – a half-mile walk from the start. The closest Indego bike station is at Parkside and Belmont Ave – also a half-mile walk from the start. \n\n\nQUESTIONS? Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org
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LOCATION:Belmont Plateau Parking Lot\, 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Guided Hike Series: Tree Tour with Andrew Kirkpatrick
DESCRIPTION:Take a tree-mendous hike to learn about some of the trees in West Fairmount Park.\n\nDATE\nSaturday\, July 12 \n\n\n\nTIME\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nBelmount Plateau Parking Lot \n1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\nPhiladelphia PA\, 19131 \n\n\n\nJoin Fairmount Park Conservancy and Andrew Kirkpatrick\, Urban Greening Coordinator with Parks and Recreation’s Farm Philly Program\, for a two-mile tree identification hike along the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course and the historic Trolley Trail. \nFrom sweetgums to tulip poplars to a variety of oaks— our urban forests are teeming with many tree species. On this hike\, we’ll learn to identify commonly found trees based on leaves\, branches\, and bark. We’ll take time to observe the body language of trees\, why they grow the way they do\, and what we can learn about the life of the forest. \nThis hike is part of our Second Saturday Guided Hike Series. These hikes occur from 10 AM–12 PM on the second Saturday of every month (May–November). All of these hikes depart from Belmont Plateau in West Fairmount Park. Please see below for the full schedule.\n \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Andrew has been leading tree walks for the past ten years during his various roles\, including at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and Willistown Conservation Trust. Andrew joined the Farm Philly team in December as Urban Greening Coordinator. His past work experience and education in conservation\, ecological restoration\, and social impact strategy combined with his passion for community and urban agriculture made the position a natural fit. He brings this experience to Farm Philly where he is managing the Community Compost Network and Land Access Program. Andrew enjoys the opportunity to engage local community gardeners and urban farmers as they gain access to resources needed to support their work. \nOriginally from Harrisburg\, Andrew moved to Philly in 2010 for graduate school in Landscape Architecture/Ecological Restoration at Temple University and never left. Andrew loves trees and talking about their connection to the land and the past. He lives in Germantown with his family and their numerous pets. He loves riding his bike in the Wissahickon and along the Schuylkill River\, listening to WXPN\, and gardening with native plants. \nTICKETS: Free**\, donations appreciated. Registration is required.\n\n**We are proud to be able to offer these events for free. However\, there is limited capacity for all of our hikes. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows can take away tickets from others. We ask that you be mindful of this and please only register if you plan to attend. \n\n 2025 SECOND SATURDAY GUIDED HIKE SERIES SCHEDULE\nPlease continue to check back as fall topics will be added soon. \nMay 10: Hiking 101 with the Appalachian Mountain Club \nJune 14: Birdwatching Walk with Troy Bynum \nJuly 12: Tree Tour with Andrew Kirkpatrick \nAugust 9: Guided Hike + Meditation with Krista Nelson \n\n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO: \n\nThis hike is roughly two miles over a combination of hilly dirt trails and flat gravel paths (moderate exertion).\nHikes are appropriate for adults and mature adolescents.\nPlease dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers).\nBring water (drinking water is not available in the park) and a snack.\nUnfortunately\, there are no bathrooms along the hike route so please plan accordingly.\nThis event is part of our Second Saturday Guided Hike Series. The hikes are not dependent on one another so feel free to sign up for one or for more than one!\nWe will leave a few minutes after the scheduled start time. Please arrive at the departure location at least five minutes early. We cannot guarantee that latecomers can join after the group has departed.\nSpace is limited in this hike and registration is required. If you cannot attend an event\, please show courtesy to fellow parkgoers and try to cancel your registration with advance notice so that someone else can participate. Repeat no-shows may not be able to register for future free hikes.\n\n\nPARKING/GETTING THERE: We’ll meet at the parking lot across from Belmont Mansion\, overlooking the city skyline. There is plenty of free parking available in the lot. As always\, never leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit\, the nearest stop is at Belmont Ave and Belmont Mansion/Fairmount Park Drive – a half-mile walk from the start. The closest Indego bike station is at Parkside and Belmont Ave – also a half-mile walk from the start. \n\n\nQUESTIONS?: Feel free to reach out to programs@myphillypark.org. \n 
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LOCATION:Belmont Plateau Parking Lot\, 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Grieving to Grounding: Winter Hike with Krista Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a healing and reflective winter hike along the trails.\n\nDATE\nSaturday\, January 25 \n\n\n\nTIME\n1:00 pm – 3:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nBelmont Plateau \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson for a winter hike along the Trolley Trail\, where we’ll find comfort and connection in nature. \nAs 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 for unlimited possibility. Join us as we embody a simple grounding process guided by imagination and the healing power of trees. \nThis hike has its roots in ‘From Grieving to Grounding’\, an interactive video Krista launched in 2020 to help assist those suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic (trailer link). \n\n\n\nEstimated distance: about two miles\nLevel: moderate\nTerrain: mainly hilly trails \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET PRICE: $15 \n\n\n\n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO:\n\n\nThe hike is roughly two miles over mainly hilly trails.\n\n\nAppropriate for adults and mature adolescents.\n\n\nPlease dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers).\n\n\nBring water (drinking water is not available in the park) and a snack.\n\n\nUnfortunately\, there are no bathrooms along the hike route so please plan accordingly.\n\n\nWe will leave a few minutes after the scheduled start time. Please arrive at the departure location at least five minutes early. We cannot guarantee that latecomers can join after the group has departed.\n\n\n\n\n\nPARKING/GETTING THERE: We’ll meet at the parking lot across from Belmont Mansion\, overlooking the city skyline. There is plenty of free parking available in the lot. As always\, never leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit\, the nearest stop is at Belmont Ave and Belmont Mansion/Fairmount Park Drive – a half-mile walk from the start. The closest Indego bike station is at Parkside and Belmont Ave – also a half-mile walk from the start.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/from-grieving-to-grounding-winter-hike-with-krista-nelson-2/
LOCATION:Belmont Plateau Parking Lot\, 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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