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  • Halloween Hike to the Lost Cave of the Wissahickon with Kris Soffa and Spencer Nush

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

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day. Join the Wild Women of the Wissahickon on this twilight adventure to the Hermit’s Cave and learn the lore and legend of “America’s first doomsday cult”. As Halloween approaches, the veil thins as spirits cross over to roam abroad in the land. Will the Wizard Kelpius return to continue his vigil preparing for the End of Days? Costumes, which will serve as disguises to confuse

  • Halloween Planting at Hermitage Mansion

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

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (see map here) We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then celebrate Halloween in your spooooookiest outfits with a native planting at Hermitage Mansion! This year’s theme is: Wissahickon Flora! We’ll have a costume contest with prizes, candy, and pizza, and we’ll be joined by a very special guest, Andrew Conboy of Andrew the Arborist! All are

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (see map here) We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom 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

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom 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 accommodate needs on

  • National Trails Day Volunteer Service

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

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day. National Trails Day is a day of celebration, service, and advocacy of our hometown trails—of which Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles! This year, we’ll be improving the trail leading to Hermit’s Cave, maintaining our planting sites, and more! 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

  • 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.

    Free
  • Walk to the End of the World: Labyrinth Walk

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

    Join us on a full moon evening as we follow in the footsteps of a fabled mystic monk.