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SUMMARY:WPA in the Wissahickon Part 2 with Debra Brackett\, Peter Curatolo\, and Doug Gibson
DESCRIPTION:WPA in the Wissahickon: Wonderful Park Assets or Worrisome Park Additions – Part 2\nMeeting at Blue Bell Field Parking Lot (see map here)\nThis hike is the second of a two-part series covering the WPA additions at the southern end of the park. Ever walk past a structure in the Wissahickon and observe a cornerstone with the initials WPA and a date? WPA is short for the Works Progress Administration\, a federal New Deal program during the Great Depression that helped provide jobs for unemployed workers. Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley were sites for multiple WPA projects and some controversy.\nJoin us for a loop walk that includes stops at several structures built by WPA workers. We’ll share highlights\, some history about the buildings\, and the controversy about the scope of work in the Wissahickon. The route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 3.5 miles long. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult; no dogs except for service animals\, please.\nDistance: 3.5 miles\nDifficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nAudience: Ages 12+\nParking: There should be plenty of parking onsite.\nRestrooms: We will pass the composting bathroom at Kitchen’s Lane along our route.\nRegistration is required for all events so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\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 Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wpa-in-the-wissahickon-part-2-with-debra-brackett-peter-curatolo-and-doug-gibson/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:WPA Structures in the Wissahickon with Debra Brackett and Pat Jacona\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of the Free Library of Philadelphia\nMeeting at Blue Bell Field Parking Lot\nThis hike is the second of a two-part series covering the WPA additions at the southern end of the park. Ever walk past a structure in the Wissahickon and observe a cornerstone with the initials WPA and a date? WPA is short for the Works Progress Administration\, a federal New Deal program during the Great Depression that helped provide jobs for unemployed workers. Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley were sites for multiple WPA projects and some controversy. Join us for a loop walk that includes stops at several structures built by WPA workers. We’ll share highlights\, some history about the buildings\, and the controversy about the scope of work in the Wissahickon.\nThe route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is about 5 miles long. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult; no dogs except for service animals\, please.\nDistance: 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.\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 Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wpa-structures-in-the-wissahickon-with-debra-brackett-and-pat-jacona-part-2/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray\nMeeting at the Blue Bell Field Parking Lot\nThis location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nThis event was rescheduled from MLK Day due to the cold and icy conditions.\nDr. King once said\, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day\, we will be giving back to our park\, its users\, the creek\, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year\, we will be completing a variety of projects around Blue Bell Park\, including removing invasive vines and cleaning up litter. This will not only make this area of the park more beautiful\, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-volunteer-day-of-service-3/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray\nMeeting at Blue Bell Hill Park\nThis location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nDr. King once said\, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day\, we will be giving back to our park\, its users\, the creek\, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year\, we will be completing a variety of projects around Blue Bell Park\, including removing invasive vines and cleaning up litter. This will not only make this area of the park more beautiful\, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-volunteer-day-of-service-2/
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SUMMARY:Roots\, Rapids\, and Rittenhouse with Melvin Chappell\, Sheryl Neckritz\, and Debbie Hoellein
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Melvin Chappell\nMeeting at Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Melvin\, Debbie\, and Sheryl for an early Autumn hike to explore some of the delights of the lesser-visited southern part of the park. Some of the highlights will include visiting the arboretum at Historic RittenhouseTown\, observing massive roots of a fallen tulip poplar\, hearing rushing rapids\, and seeing the view from Lovers Leap.\nThis hike is suitable for ages 12 and up.\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.\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 Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/roots-rapids-and-rittenhouse-with-melvin-chappell-sheryl-neckritz-and-debbie-hoellein/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Summer Hike with Mary Oliver\, Led by Jean McWilliams and Lisa Kleiman
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Erik Dasbach\nMeet at the Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\nCome join us for the fourth in a series of Mary Oliver hikes\, this time focusing on poems in which Oliver celebrates the season of summer. We are planning an early start to beat the summer heat\, beginning at Blue Bell Trailhead and including sections of the Yellow Trail as well as a stop at Historic RittenhouseTown. The distance is 3-3.5 miles and the hike is moderate in difficulty. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult; no dogs except for service animals\, please.\nDistance: 3.5 miles\nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nI thought the earth\nremembered me\, she\ntook me back so tenderly\, arranging\nher dark skirts\, her pockets\nfull of lichens and seeds. I slept\nas never before\, a stone\non the riverbed\, nothing\nbetween me and the white fire of the stars\nbut my thoughts\, and they floated\nlight as moths among the branches\nof the perfect trees. All night\nI heard the small kingdoms breathing\naround me\, the insects\, and the birds\nwho do their work in the darkness. All night\nI rose and fell\, as if in water\, grappling\nwith a luminous doom. By morning\nI had vanished at least a dozen times\ninto something better.\nSleeping in the Forest\, by Mary Oliver\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\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 Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/early-morning-summer-hike-with-mary-oliver-led-by-jean-mcwilliams-and-lisa-kleiman/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watershed Wellness Walks at Blue Bell Hill with Margaret Kinnevy & Lisa Kleiman
DESCRIPTION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\nCome join us on a set of 2 Watershed Wellness Walks to deepen your connection to nature and to the Wissahickon 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.\nThis walk will be repeated at this location on April 19\, allowing us to see the dramatic change in scenery after the trees have leafed out.\nOur path will take us on trails of varied terrain\, connecting with nature through slow paced observation and sensory awareness intended to increase our appreciation of the environment and enhance our connection to nature.\nDuring the first hour of the walk\, we will explore deliberately\, covering only about 1 mile in distance. We will approach the area slowly and quietly\, tuning in to the environment with our senses; invitations and prompts will be offered to heighten our awareness of all the forest has to offer us. After we return to our starting point\, those interested can continue the experience with a more traditionally paced walk on different trails in the area\, allowing for observation and appreciation of another landscape and adding another hour and about 1.5 – 2 miles of distance.\nWhile the distance and elevation experienced on this hike are not difficult\, it’s important to be prepared with footwear appropriate for roots\, rocks\, dirt and possibly mud. Dress in layers for the weather\, and bring along water and snacks for one or two hours in the woods.\nDistance: ~1.5- 2 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/watershed-wellness-walks-at-blue-bell-hill-with-margaret-kinnevy-lisa-kleiman/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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