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  • The Wissahickon in May

    Rex Avenue Trailhead

    Meeting at Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk (501-531 Rex Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118) Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 12+ Parking: There is limited parking near the kiosk, but there’s plenty more on Seminole Street near the Highland Avenue Train Station about a .4 mile walk down the road. See map for details. Restrooms: None Join Trail Ambassadors Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, and Paul Neumann on a beautiful Spring hike. Sarah’s Rock and Looking West are on our route as we hike mainly on the east side of the park. We’ll walk over 2 bridges

  • Sentient Summer: The Art of Being Present

    Rex Avenue Trailhead

    Meeting at Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk (see map here) Summer invites us outdoors to enjoy her gifts! What do you notice? The joy of birdsong, 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? This program 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. Whether you’re an experienced artist

  • The Wissahickon in June with Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, and Doug Gibson

    Rex Avenue Trailhead

    Photo courtesy of Debbie Hoellein Meeting at Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk (see map here) Join Debbie, Jim, and Doug as we hike the Wissahickon at the close of the first week of summer. We will visit Sarah’s Rock and the Looking West statue, and enjoy other sights of natural and historical interest. Although we are starting from the same spot as our February hike, we will stay mostly on the east side of the Wissahickon Creek, with just a bit of time on Forbidden Drive. Our approximately 4-4.5 mile route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is