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

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

Photo courtesy of Chuck Uniatowski Meeting at the Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk Join Debbie and Jim on our last hike of the winter. This month we’ll be appreciating some of the work done by the FOW in 2024 as we traverse 2 reroutes and walk across the new pedestrian bridge. And we’ll note the beautiful vistas before the trees leaf up in the spring. We’ll pass by some areas of historical and cultural interest and also some beautiful rocks. Our route is about 3.5 miles and includes some rocky ascents and descents. Save some energy for the climb up to