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We will look for early fall migrants in this productive spot, looking for visiting Common Nighthawks after their breeding season.After breeding on rowhouse rooftops, Philly's Common Nighthawks form small flocks and forage together for insects at dusk over open areas. We will look for early fal migrants in this productive birding spot.
Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Join Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, and Paul Ricker on a summer hike in the Wissahickon. We’ll be hiking on both sides of the creek, through meadow and woods. Courtesy Stable is on our route along with 2 bridges. We’ll see what is growing and blooming in July. Our approximately 4.2 mile route includes a rocky decline and a walk up Monster hill. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but please—no dogs except for service animals. Distance: 4 miles Difficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines,
Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Wissahickon! Join Trail Ambassadors Melinda Spink and Melvin Chappell for a guided hike through Houston Meadow, as we welcome the turning of the seasons from spring to summer. The summer solstice officially arrives the day before our hike, so we will celebrate the first full day of summer. We’ll walk the trails, enjoying the signs of summer—longer, warmer days and the full green canopy of leaves in the park. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating facts and lore about the solstice. Come celebrate nature’s balance and the
Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Wissahickon! Join Trail Ambassadors Melinda Spink and Melvin Chappell for a guided hike through Houston Meadow, as we welcome the turning of the seasons from spring to summer. The summer solstice officially arrives the day before our hike, so we will celebrate the first full day of summer. We’ll walk the trails, enjoying the signs of summer—longer, warmer days and the full green canopy of leaves in the park. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating facts and lore about the solstice. Come celebrate nature’s balance and the
Enjoy a guided bird walk in Houston Meadow during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome.While our building is closed, bird walks have been moved to Houston Meadow. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Houston Meadow during lunchtime. Late fall/winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining or snowing. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders. Walks vary in length from
Enjoy a guided bird walk in Houston Meadow during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome.While our building is closed, bird walks have been moved to Houston Meadow. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Houston Meadow during lunchtime. Late fall/winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining or snowing. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders. Walks vary in length from
Enjoy a guided bird walk in Houston Meadow during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome.While our building is closed, bird walks have been moved to Houston Meadow. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Houston Meadow during lunchtime. Late fall/winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining or snowing. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders. Walks vary in length from
Enjoy a guided bird walk in Houston Meadow during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome.While our building is closed, bird walks have been moved to Houston Meadow. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Houston Meadow during lunchtime. Late fall/winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining or snowing. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders. Walks vary in length from
Meeting at Houston Playground (see map here) There is plenty of free street parking nearby. Please note that there will not be bathrooms available along our route. Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 10:00 AM for a guided hike through Houston Meadow, as we welcome the turning of the seasons from autumn to winter. The winter solstice marks the day of the shortest amount of daylight and officially arrives shortly after we start our hike. We’ll walk the trails, taking in the first hints of winter—bare tree branches, splashes of evergreen and ferns, and the crisp scent of stillness
Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) There is usually plenty of street parking on Sequoia Road and Grakyn Lane, but you can find additional parking on the surrounding neighborhood streets if necessary. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us on this special stewardship day to celebrate the Love Your Park Fall Weekend in Houston Meadow! We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.
Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in the park for a native planting! 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include
Meeting at Houston Playground There is plenty of nearby free street parking. There will not be bathroom access during the hike. Join us on Tuesday, September 23 at 5:00 PM for a guided hike through Houston Meadow, as we welcome the turning of the seasons from summer to autumn. The fall equinox is when day and night are in near-perfect balance and officially arrives the day before our hike. We’ll walk the trails, taking in the first hints of autumn—golden grasses, migrating birds, and the crisp scent of change in the air. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating facts and lore
Meet at Houston Playground. We will look for early fall migrants of nighthawks.Meet at Houston Playground. After breeding on rowhouses around Philly, this common Nighthawk forms small flocks and forage tohther for insects at dusk over open areas. We will look for early fall migrants of nighthawks.
Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow for a variety of stewardship tasks! 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day
Meeting at Houston Playground There is street parking available. There are bathrooms at the event location. What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer afternoon? Free ice cream on a hot summer afternoon in the company of friends! Join us for our 19th Annual Ice Cream Social! FOW will provide dairy and non-dairy treats, free of charge, from Chestnut Hill’s Bredenbeck’s. Bring the whole gang to this family-friendly event! For more information, contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates. We’ll be joined by our partners for educational activities and games, cool off in the sprayground, and enjoy tunes from Forbidden Brass. Please
Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow for a variety of stewardship tasks! 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day