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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting in Harper’s Meadow (9850 Germantown Avenue)\nParking: There’s parking available in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area and on nearby neighborhood streets.\nBathrooms: There are porta potties available for use on Northwestern Ave & Forbidden Drive a short walk away from our worksite.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks!\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• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping\, digging\, tamping\, and cutting; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site maintenance: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools for cutting vines\n• Litter clean-up\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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. Registration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
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LOCATION:Harper’s Meadow\, 2 Harpers Pl\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Woodland Artists Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Meeting in Harper’s Meadow (9850 Germantown Avenue)\nSpring inspires us to step outdoors! What do you notice? The budding of the spring wildflowers\, the scent of fresh rain\, the feel of the earth beneath your feet? Do you want to learn how to become more intentional about your observations?\nJoin Jean McWilliams\, Jane Klein\, Stephanie Stein\, and Stan Kozakowski for a program that invites you to tune into the richness of the natural world\, igniting your senses in ways that foster a deeper connection to Mother Earth. Bring a chair and a tool of choice—a camera; a writing pen; or drawing pencils and a kneaded eraser.\nWhether you’re a beginner or someone who’s always enjoyed spending time in nature\, this program will help you become more attuned to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.\nParking: There should be ample parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\nDistance: 1 mile\nDifficulty Level: Easy (flat walking)\nAudience: Ages 18+\nRegistration is required for all events so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless 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.\nRegister below!
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SUMMARY:Spring Woodland Artists Gathering with Jean McWilliams\, Jane Klein\, Stephanie Stein\, and Stan Kozakowski
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Harper’s Meadow\nSpring inspires us to step outdoors! What do you notice? The budding of the spring wildflowers\, the scent of fresh rain\, the feel of the earth beneath your feet? Do you want to learn how to become more intentional about your observations?\nThis program invites you to tune into the richness of the natural world\, igniting your senses in ways that foster a deeper connection to Mother Earth. Bring a chair and a tool of choice—a camera; a writing pen; or drawing pencils and a kneaded eraser.\nWhether you’re a beginner or someone who’s always enjoyed spending time in nature\, this program will help you become more attuned to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.\nParking: There should be ample parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\nDistance: 1 mile\nDifficulty Level: Easy (flat walking)\nAudience: Ages 18+\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.
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Harper’s Meadow (see map here)\nThere’s parking available in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area and on nearby neighborhood streets.\nThere are porta potties available for use on Northwestern Ave & Forbidden Drive a short walk away from our worksite.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\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• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\, using long handled tools\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\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 one business 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/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-42/
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SUMMARY:Spring Awakening: A Creative Journey of Observation & Connection
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Harper’s Meadow near the picnic tables\nSpring inspires us to step outdoors! What do you notice? The budding of the spring wildflowers\, the scent of fresh rain\, the feel of the earth beneath your feet? Do you want to learn how to become more intentional about your observations?\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Stan Kozakowski\, Jean McWilliams\, Jane Klein\, and Stephanie Stein for a program that invites you to slow down and tune into the richness of the natural world\, igniting your senses in ways that foster a deeper connection to Mother Earth. We’ll have fun as we take time to notice the small natural details that spark delight.\nWhether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner or someone who’s always enjoyed spending time in nature\, this program will help you become more attuned to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.\nWe will explore how to strengthen your observational skills\, creative writing techniques to complement your visual art. For those who are interested\, we’ll offer info on how to build a personalized nature journal to capture your experiences and reflections. Bring your playful curiosity and a tool(s) of choice — for example\, a camera; a writing pen and paper; or your favorite medium (paintbrush\, drawing pencils/paper/ kneaded eraser etc.).\n“When we see with clear eyes\, we know that we are surrounded by beauty. Let yourself fall in love with your life by paying attention.” – John Muir Laws\nDistance: <1 mile\nLevel: Easy (flat walking)\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!
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Harper’s Meadow\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\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• Planting: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\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/wednesday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-2/
LOCATION:Harper’s Meadow\, 2 Harpers Pl\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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