No reservations are necessary. There is no charge. These programs are suitable for children 10 and over accompanied by a responsible adult. Cancelled in the event of hazardous transportation due to snow or ice. Please Check the FOW website for updates.
January 29, 2012: 2:00 PM a 45 minute presentation by Trail Ambassador Sarah West on the 17th-18th century mills and homesteads in the Wissahickon Gorge.
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February 18, 2012: 2:00 PM. a 45 minute presentation by Trail Ambassador Sarah West on current stewardship challenges in the Wissahickon watershed both inside and outside city limits.
February 26: 2:00 PM: a 45 minute presentation by Trail Ambassador Bruce Wagner. "The Valley through the year”. A photo tour through Wissahickon Valley showing seasonal features, and some places dramatically changed from one season to another."
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March 11. 2012: 2:00 PM. a 45 minute presentation by Trail Ambassador Sarah West the historical geology of the Wissahickon gorge and ( if the weather is suitable) a short, easy geology walk along Forbidden Drive between Northwestern Avenue and Bells’ Mill Rd.