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SUMMARY:Discover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike (rain date)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive (view on Google maps)\nOur Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. \nJoin Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple\, Courtney Malley\, Doug Gibson\, and Dan Hyman for a guided hike that’ll pass by some of the park’s most well-known “Mills”: Bells Mill\, Thomas Mill\, and Wises Mill. We’ll head south along the Orange Trail and return on the other side of the creek along Forbidden Drive. This will be a moderately challenging hike with some steep elevation changes. \nCheck out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! \n \nParking and Transit: If you’re driving\, there are two lots a short walk away from our meeting location. Overflow parking is in the lot just up W Bells Mill Road. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car\, and please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing the Bells Mill Bridge. If taking transit\, our meeting location is a short hike away from the Bus 97 Stop at Germantown Pike & Rogers Drive. See map for details. \nBathrooms: Porta potties at Bells Mill Road. \nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. 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\, extreme heat\, muddy conditions\, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nDiscover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes\, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November\, join one or join them all\, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before! \nRegister below!\n\nRegister for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!
URL:https://fow.org/event/discover-the-wissahickon-mill-miler-hike/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer-Led Service Day: NE Corner
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive\n*This service day was originally scheduled for July 18. \nParking: If you’re driving\, there are two lots a short walk away from our meeting location. Overflow parking is in the lot just up W Bells Mill Road. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car\, and please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing the Bells Mill Bridge. If taking transit\, our meeting location is a short hike away from the Bus 97 Stop at Germantown Pike & Rogers Drive. See map for details. \nBathrooms: There are porta potties at our meeting location. \nDid you know Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of trails? Keeping them safe and enjoyable takes ongoing work\, and our trained Crew Leaders play a key role in this\, guiding small teams of Zone Stewards to care for different sections of the park. \nThis Saturday\, we’re bringing extra volunteer support to the park’s Northeast corner (Chestnut Hill area) for a variety of stewardship tasks. This service day is one in a series of Zone Steward-led service events happening throughout the summer. \nAll 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: \n• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping\, digging\, tamping\, and cutting; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site preparation: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools for cutting vines\n• Litter clean-up \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister Below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/volunteer-led-service-day-ne-corner/
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SUMMARY:Bells Mill Road Clean-Up for Earth Day and MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive\nParking: Bell’s Mill Road will be closed starting at 7:00 am\, so please plan where you’ll park ahead of time! There is plenty of neighborhood street parking near the Manatawna and Northwestern Trailheads\, but any parking location will require hiking into our meeting location. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There should be porta-potties on Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Road. \nJoin Friends of the Wissahickon in celebrating BOTH Earth Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day (after having to cancel our service day in January) with a special large-scale clean-up along Bells Mill Road! For this effort\, the Road will be closed from Lykens Lane to Germantown Avenue\, providing volunteers with safe access to a heavily traveled road. By removing litter along the roadway\, we can prevent trash from washing into the creek during rainstorms and help protect habitat and stream health. \nAll 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:\n• Litter clean-up\n• Hiking up to 2 miles (we’ll be traveling up and down Bells Mill Road picking up trash) \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister Below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/earth-day-bells-mill-clean-up/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive\nParking: There are two lots a short walk away from the Bells Mill Trailhead. Please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing the bridge from the lower lot. See map for details.\nBathrooms: There will not be bathrooms available during our service day. \nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us as we clear stormwater drains clogged with debris along Forbidden Drive! \nAll 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: \n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-03-19-2026/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive (see map here)\nParking is available in either lot near the trailhead.\nPlease note there will NOT be porta-potties available for use on Forbidden Drive near our meeting location\, as they’ve been removed for the winter. \nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us as we clear stormwater drains clogged with debris along Forbidden Drive! \nAll 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: \n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nPlease help us fight hunger in our community! The Valley Green Inn is hosting a Food Drive through December 8 to collect food items and essentials to support local food banks and community fridges. If you feel called to help out\, you can bring non-perishable items to any of our upcoming volunteer service days! Items can also be dropped off directly at Valley Green Inn or the Historic RittenhouseTown office (208 Lincoln Drive). \nRegister below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/thursday-volunteer-service-12-04-2025/
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SUMMARY:Bells Mill Road Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive (see map here)\nBell’s Mill Road will be closed starting at 7:00 am\, so please plan where you’ll park ahead of time!\nThere is plenty of neighborhood street parking near the Manatawna Trailhead\, which is about a half mile hike from our meeting location.\nPlease note that there will NOT be restroom access during the service day. \nWould you like take part in keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us this Saturday as we close down Bells Mill Road for a large scale litter clean-up! \nAll 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. \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister Below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/bells-mill-road-clean-up-11-08-2025/
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SUMMARY:ATC Hike 5: Mill Miler with Marisa Miller\, Amelia Marren\, Peter and Jill Curatolo
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive (see map here)\nThere is parking at the Bells Miller East Parking Lot and Forbidden Drive Upper Parking Lot.\nThere is a bathroom along the route. \nThis hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series\, presented by Newrez LLC\, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. \nCheck out Bells Mill\, Thomas Mill\, Wises Mill\, and more as you roll along the creek. \nDistance: 4.6 miles \nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. \nUnless 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 or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates. \nRegister below!\n\n\n \nCheck out the rest of our ATC Hikes!\n\nAndorra Amble: Tuesday\, September 2 at 6 PM—2.5 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive \nOrange Outing: Saturday\, September 6 at 10 AM—2.3 miles starting at Valley Green Inn \nWissahickon World Tour: Sunday\, September 7 at 7 AM—15 miles starting at Northwestern Ave and Forbidden Drive\nMellow Yellow: Friday\, September 12 at 9 AM—5.9 miles starting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead \nMill Miler: Thursday\, September 18 at 1 PM—4.6 miles starting at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive \nHella Pachella: Monday\, September 22 at 4 PM—5.1 miles starting at Pachella Fields \nRolling Ridge: Saturday\, October 4 at 10 AM—4.1 miles starting at Saylor’s Grove \nLavender Loop: Wednesday\, October 8 at 5 PM—2.4 miles starting at Bells Mill and Orange Trail \nCresheim Crawl: Sunday\, October 12 at 1 PM—6.1 miles starting at Valley Green Road and the Orange Trail \nToleration Trail: Thursday\, October 16 at 9 AM—3.7 miles starting at W Hortter St and Parkline Drive \nWhite Trail Wander: Wednesday\, October 22 at 9 AM—4.1 miles starting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead \nWoods Walk: Sunday\, October 26 at 10 AM—3.1 miles starting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead \nSpooky Wissahickon: Friday\, October 31 at 1 PM—3.5 miles starting at RittenhouseTown Lane and Wissahickon Ave \nMeadow Miler: Saturday\, November 1 at 9 AM—5.6 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive \nValley Green Run: Thursday\, November 6 at 1 PM—4.1 miles starting at Valley Green Inn 
URL:https://fow.org/event/atc-hike-5-mill-miler-with-marisa-miller-amelia-marren-peter-and-jill-curatolo/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray \nMeeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive \nThere are two parking lots a short walk away from our meeting location. Please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing Bell’s Mill bridge from the lower lot.\nThere will be porta potties available nearby. \nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us along as we clear stormwater infrastructure of dirt and debris to maintain proper water flow\, prevent erosion\, and support the health of both the trails and surrounding ecosystems by reducing the risk of water damage to the landscape. \nAll 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: \n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Repetitive motions \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-04-24-2025/
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Bells Mill Road Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive (see map here)\nOur meeting location is about a .5-mile hike from both primary parking locations\, as Bells Mill Road will be closed from Lykens Lane to Germantown Ave starting around 7:00 am. Regardless of where you park\, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car.\nPlease note that there will only be porta potty access during the service day. \nEven though every day is Earth Day for us as FOW\, we always love to do something extra special for the Wissahickon around April 22nd. This year\, we’ll be showing some extra love to one of the main roads through our park with a litter clean-up! Come out to help us make our little corner of the world cleaner\, healthier\, and more beautiful. \nAll 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:\n• Litter clean-up: carrying trash bags up to 20 lbs\n• Hiking up to 1 mile (we’ll be traveling up and down Bell’s Mill Road picking up trash)\n• Repetitive motions \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction—you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nPhoto courtesy of Stacey Gray \nRegister below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-2025/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray \nMeeting at Bell’s Mill Road and Forbidden Drive \nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us along Forbidden Drive! We’ll be clearing drains to maintain proper water flow\, prevent erosion\, and support the health of both the trails and surrounding ecosystems by reducing the risk of water damage to the landscape. \nAll 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: \n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Repetitive motions \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-03-06-2025/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Bell’s Mill and Forbidden Drive \nThis location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas.\nPlease note that there will be porta potty access during the service day. \nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us as we clear out drains currently being clogged by dirt and debris! \nAll 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:\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools and transporting leaf material on tarps\n• Repetitive motions \nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. \nRegister below!
URL:https://fow.org/event/saturday-volunteer-service-day-12-07-2024/
LOCATION:Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Rd.\, Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Rd. \, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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