Houston Meadow
Events
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Canceled: Winter Solstice in the Wissahickon with Melinda Spink and Melvin Chappell
Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhoto courtesy of Daniel Kalamarides This event has been canceled due to icy conditions. Join us to hike Houston Meadow and the yellow trail to celebrate the Winter Solstice! We'll observe the changes in the Wissahickon as we slip from autumn into winter - and also discuss Winter Solstice facts and lore. Distance: 2.5 miles Level:...
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Spring Equinox in the Wissahickon with Melinda Spink and Melvin Chappell
Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhoto courtesy of Mark Pugnetti Meeting at Houston Playground Come out to the Wissahickon to celebrate the Spring Equinox! We will be meeting on the eve of the equinox, exactly 12 hours before the official arrival. We'll hike the Houston Meadow trail, observing the changes happening in the park as we transition from winter to...
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Houston Meadow Volunteer Service Day
Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeeting at Houston Playground Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow for a variety of stewardship...
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Love Your Park Service Day in Houston Meadow
Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeeting at Houston Playground Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Love Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia. Join us in Houston Meadow for a variety of...
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Saturday Volunteer Service Day
Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston...
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Houston Meadow Volunteer Service
Courtesy Stable 901 E Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeeting at Courtesy Stable Trailhead (see map here) *please note this meeting location has been changed from Houston Playground to Courtesy Stable Trailhead due to road work on Grakyn Lane There is plenty of free street parking along East Cathedral Road. There will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to...
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RESCHEDULED: Morning in the Meadows
Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis hike has been rescheduled for July 26 at 8 AM due to extreme heat. Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the nearby Northwestern Ave Parking Area. See map for details. Bathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern Ave Distance: 7 miles, with options to shorten it Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience:...
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Morning in the Meadows
Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the nearby Northwestern Ave Parking Area. See map for details. Bathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern Ave Distance: 7 miles, with options to shorten it Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 18+ The Wissahickon is known for its...