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Family-Friendly Hike with FOW and Hike+Heal

Blue Bell Hill Park, 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

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

Annual Creek Clean-Up

Blue Bell Hill Park, 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

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

Watershed Wellness Walk at Blue Bell Hill with Margaret Kinnevy and Lisa Kleiman

Blue Bell Hill Park, 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

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

Welcome Spring: Forest Bathing in the Wissahickon Watershed with Margaret Kinnevy & Anna Murphey

Blue Bell Hill Park, 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

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

Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

Blue Bell Hill Park, 800 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

Meet at Blue Bell Park 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 sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Distance: 2.5 Miles Level: Moderate 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 stay home. More