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The Poetry of Summer: A Poetic Ramble Through the Wissahickon with Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges
June 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Blue Bell Field Parking Area
“The good tree with its voice, of a mountain stream Knows my steps. It, too, hushes. I stop and listen: Somewhere close by A stone cracks a knuckle, another turns over in its sleep . . .” from Summer Morning by Charles Simic.
We will wander through the Wissahickon and stop at selected places to admire its beauty and share poems that connect us to this extraordinary park. Participants are invited, (but not required to bring 1 or 2 favorite poems to read aloud. Our walk will be approximately 2.5 miles, traverse moderate hills, and will finish by 12:00 pm. Wear good hiking boots and bring water. Children 12 and over are welcome when accompanied by an adult. No dogs please. Service animals are always permitted.
Distance: 2.5 Miles
Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces)
Audience: Adults Only and children 12 and over
Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. We ask all event attendees to bring a mask and mask up if a distance of six feet cannot be maintained during the activity. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 systems, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19.
Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Christina Bassler at bassler@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.