Join us on any 1st Saturday or 3rd Sunday of each month to take part in our on-going restoration activities. Project details and directions to the worksite will be posted. Sign up to receive email updates.
WRV will provide tools and gloves. Volunteers should bring their own water and dress appropriately (long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and sturdy shoes). Additional volunteer work days are available; please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Susannah Beckett, for more information at (215) 951-0330 ext. 2175. Please RSVP to susannahb@rhd.org, so we can contact you in case we need to cancel due to severe weather.
See you there!
Sustainable Trails Initiative
Join WRV and Friends of the Wissahickon throughout the fall to work on our Sustainable Trails project at the Orange Trail below Bell's Mill Road. We will be restoring the site between Bell's Mill Road and the Red Covered Bridge. Please click here for work dates and more information.
WRV crew leaders Susannah and Amanda and volunteers from City Year will be planting native trees and shrubs at the Wise's Mill Road site.
Meet by the low stone wall along Wise's Mill Road just after you turn off of Henry Avenue in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. This is the same road you would use to access Valley Green Inn.? Parallel park along the stone wall.
WRV supplies gloves and tools. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately to be outdoors for 2 hours. Pants are recommended and feel free to bring bug spray. Bring plenty of water. Keep in mind that you will get dirty!
WRV Leaders: Susannah's cell (267) 269-7545
Amanda's cell (954) 560-2968
Click here for a detailed map of the Wise's Mill Road site.
WRV and volunteers from Abington Friends and Philadelphia Cares will be planting native trees and shrubs in the Wissahickon at the Pachella Field site.
The Pachella Field site is near the intersection of Henry Avenue and Livezey Lane in Roxborough. Pull through the bright yellow gate and park near the pavillion.
WRV supplies gloves and tools. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately to be outdoors for 2 hours. Pants are recommended and feel free to bring bug spray. Bring plenty of water. Keep in mind that you will get dirty!
Click here for a detailed map to help you find the Pachella Field site.
Volunteers, please RSVP by email to susannahb@rhd.org or contact Susannah Beckett, Volunteer Coordinator by phone at (215) 951-0330 x2175.
WRV crew leaders Susannah and Amanda and volunteers from Urban Outfitters will be planting native trees and shrubs at the Wise's Mill Road site.
Meet by the low stone wall along Wise's Mill Road just after you turn off of Henry Avenue in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. This is the same road you would use to access Valley Green Inn.? Parallel park along the stone wall.
WRV supplies gloves and tools. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately to be outdoors for 2 hours. Pants are recommended and feel free to bring bug spray. Bring plenty of water. Keep in mind that you will get dirty!
WRV Leaders: Susannah's cell (267) 269-7545
Amanda's cell (954) 560-2968
Click here for a detailed map of the Wise's Mill Road site.
Volunteers needed!
WRV and volunteers from Philadelphia Cares will be removing invasive plants in the Wissahickon.
Site TBA.
WRV supplies gloves and tools. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately to be outdoors for 2 hours. Pants are recommended and feel free to bring bug spray. Bring plenty of water. Keep in mind that you will get dirty!
If interested in participating or for directions, please contact volunteer coordinator, Susannah Beckett at susannahb@rhd.org or (215) 951-0330 x2175.
