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Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers

Saturday December 06
9:45 AM-12:00 PM
Native Planting at Pachella Field, Roxborough

WRV crew leaders Amanda and Susannah 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.

Click here for a detailed map of the Pachella Field site.

WRV supplies gloves and tools. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately to be outdoors for 2 hours. Feel free to bring bug spray. Bring plenty of water. Keep in mind that you will get dirty!

WRV crew leaders: Amanda's cell (954) 560-2968

Susannah's cell (267) 269-7545

Volunteers, please RSVP by email to susannahb@rhd.org or contact Susannah Beckett, Volunteer Coordinator by phone at (215) 951-0330 x2175.

VOLUNTEER WITH WRV

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.

The calendar is updated on a monthly basis. Dates and Locations may change due to unexpected circumstances. Please visit this page regularly. Restoration activities are cancelled if it is raining. RSVP by calling Susannah Beckett at 215-951-0330 ext 2101 or e-mail at wrv.info@rhd.org. More volunteer work days are available for groups. We also need volunteers to help with some office related work and tool maintenance.