Volunteers needed!
WRV crew leader Ron and volunteers from Philadelphia Cares will be rescuing recently planted trees and removing invasive plants in the Wissahickon at the Kitchen's Lane site.
The site is located on Kitchen's Lane off of Wissahickon Avenue in Mount Airy. Meet at the parking lot near the bridge. Ignore the road closure signs, but drive carefully.
Click here for a map to get to the Kitchen's Lane 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 leader: Ron Ayer's cell (215) 483-4348
Home: (215) 653-0421
Volunteers, please RSVP to Volunteer Coordinator, Susannah Beckett at susannahb@rhd.org or (215) 951-0330 x2175.
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.
