Over, Under, Around and Through the Wissahickon Watershed with Lisa Donahue and Jon McCabe
Mt. Airy Avenue trailhead, W. Mt Airy Avenue and Mt. AIry TErrace, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United StatesMt Airy Ave Trailhead An exciting hike through some of the most interesting and historically significant areas of the park. We will visit the wildlife at the frog pond, discuss industrial history at Glen Fern, visit the unique habitat for snakes and other wildlife, and cross the stunning Fingerspan bridge. Along the way, hikers will learn about the park’s crucial role as a watershed, and how the size, shape, and vegetation of the surrounding land directly impacts the amount of water flowing into the creek. We will discuss challenges such as land erosion damage, pollutants, and the complicated relationship with
