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Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than next to the trailhead, as car break-ins are known to occur along Hermit Lane. Please note that there will not be bathroom access during this 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

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. 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 accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be limited 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 an individual

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will be limited 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 an individual

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion This meeting location is a short walk away from street parking options throughout the surrounding neighborhood. 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 accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion This meeting location is a short walk away from street parking options throughout the surrounding neighborhood. 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 accommodate needs on an individual basis.

Thursday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion This location will not require hiking 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 David Bower and his crew 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion This location will not require hiking 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 us 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting,

Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Our worksite will be a short hike away from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day at Thomas Mansion. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Planting:

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Repetitive motions We provide gloves, tools,

Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for some clean-up and site maintenance around the Lincoln Drive Gateway! 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 the following activities: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti

Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us 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 an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Repetitive motions We provide gloves, tools, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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 will

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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 will

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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 will

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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 will

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas 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 will

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, 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 will be sent

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools

Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects at Thomas Mansion! At this very special part of The Wissahickon Valley, we’ll be sustaining recent FOW plantings of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and we’ll be caring for some of the beautiful and historic gardens that have been cared for by generations of other volunteers. We’ll also remove invasive vegetation and windfall tree limbs, and we’ll occasionally do some maintenance on nearby trails.

Saturday Stewardship with David Bower

Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting at Thomas Mansion Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, 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. For more information contact David Bower, davidbowerphila@gmail.com.