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Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level,...
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Germantown Neighborhood Connection Project - All Persons Trail - Community Open House Meeting at Weavers Way Germantown Outreach Office (326 W Chelten Ave # B, Philadelphia) Join us in shaping the future of access to nature and outdoor play in the Wissahickon! Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) invites you and your family to our first-ever Trail... |
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Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (Crefeld Street & Lavender Trail) Please join Marv Schwartz, Patty Davis, and Anne Silvers Lee for a slower paced Mindfulness hike where we will stop to look at plants, rocks, the creek, mushrooms, moss, and trees. During the walk, we will try some optional mindful practices like meditation, progressive muscle... |
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Meeting at Wayne Avenue Trailhead (W Sedgwick Street & Wayne Avenue) Parking: If you're driving, there is street parking available all along W Sedgwick Street. If taking public transit, our meeting location is serviced by the 53 bus (Sedgwick St & Wayne Ave) and CHW Regional Rail (Carpenter Station). See map for details. Bathrooms: There...
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Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) The 7-mile Yellow Trail on the west side of the Wissahickon Creek meanders through a variety of terrain. The trek from Wigard Ave to Summit Ave brings us to some of the most serene sections of the park. Along the way, we’ll see some points of natural... |
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Meeting at Valley Green Inn (view location on Google maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Courtney Malley, Doug Gibson, Pat Jacona, and Margaret Kinnevy on the final hike of our Discover the Wissahickon series! We'll start at Valley Green Inn and explore both the Yellow and White trails.... |
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Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Come and enjoy an informative historic walk and talk on this 250th Veterans Day with Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran & Trail Ambassador Kevin Eikov and Trail Ambassador Kathy Conklin. We will walk from Historic RittenhouseTown to Forbidden Drive to the Toleration Statue in a loop. Learn about the...
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Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Join Trail Ambassadors Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges for a 3-hour guided hike through Philadelphia’s breathtaking Wissahickon Valley Park. As crisp leaves crunch underfoot and amber light filters through bare-branched trees, this seasonal stroll winds along scenic trails, beside whispering creeks and moss-covered stone bridges. Connect with...
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In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom As cities expand and urban populations grow, understanding how wildlife adapts to urban environments is increasingly important. Philadelphia is home to a surprising diversity of wildlife, but how do animals use the city’s green spaces, and how might their activity be influenced by habitat, development, and... |
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Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level,... |
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Meeting at Upper Andorra Parking Lot (990 Northwestern Avenue) Parking: There is parking onsite at the Upper Andorra Lot and more available along Northwestern Avenue. If taking transit, our location is serviced by the 27 bus, which is about a half mile walk in, and the 51 and 97 buses about a .7 mile walk...
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Do you love the Wissahickon? Do you want to commit more to protecting our precious space? Consider joining our crew leader or trail ambassador program in 2027! The application is now open, and we are hosting a recruitment event on November 14. At this event, you will meet our wonderful community and learn about the... |
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Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) The Wissahickon is not only an important natural resource and wonderful outdoor space—it is also an inspiration for artists of all types. Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman, Jean McWilliams, Naomi Leach, and Jennifer Danos on this 5 mile multimedia hike as we explore the film and tv works,... |
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Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level,... |
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Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (view on Google Maps) Come Hike the Wissahickon Trail Classic Loop with Trail Ambassadors Susie Gettes, Lisa Kleiman, Debra Brackett, and Afsana Oreen! This fitness hike (6.1 miles) will take us on the exact route of the famous Trail Run held each Spring in the Wissahickon. We will...
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Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (Crefeld Street & Lavender Trail) Join Trail Ambassadors Pat Jacona and Margaret Kinnevy on a silent hike along the Lavender Trail. Focus your mind and body as we as silently walk some of the most beautiful trails in the park. This peaceful experience, while the sun is low on the... |
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Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Join Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple and Eric Dahlberg for a moderately paced exercise hike on scenic trails in the Wissahickon Park. It will start at the historic Valley Green Inn at 9 AM on Thanksgiving morning. The hike is planned for around 3 hours,... |
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