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Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Hermitage Mansion 700 Hermit Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Photo courtesy of Andres Carazo Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion This location will require hiking up to .25 miles to access from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would 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! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

Halloween Hike to the Lost Cave of the Wissahickon with Kris Soffa and Patty Davis

Hermitage Mansion 700 Hermit Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion Join the Wild Women of the Wissahickon on this Twilight adventure to “The Lost Cave” of America’s first doomsday cult, in the Hermit’s Glen. As Halloween approaches, the veil thins, and spirits cut loose and roam through the woods. Is it the End of The World? Will the Wizard Kelpius return to his cave to fulfill his prophecy? Costumes, which will serve as disguises to confuse the nefarious ghouls, are highly suggested. Come prepared to walk over uneven terrain in the failing light of the gloaming. Bring a camera to see if you can catch

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Hermitage Mansion 700 Hermit Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at the Hermitage Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! 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 bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location

Tree Planting in the Wissahickon

Hermitage Mansion 700 Hermit Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers (WRV) for tree planting in Wissahickon Park along a re-routed section of former trail leading to Hermit’s Cave. We have 40 trees that need to go into the ground, and 25 volunteer slots, so sign up now! We will met at the Hermitage Mansion. Volunteers will receive details after signing up. WRV is a member-supported, volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 1997 that actively protects and improves the natural environment within the nearly 2,000-acre Wissahickon Valley Park.

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