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Spring is upon us, and with it the return of wood warblers to our area. Warblers present an ID challenge to even the most experienced birders. Even in their bright spring colors, they flit and jump and just don’t give you much you much to go on. Come hear some tips and tricks for putting a name to these flitty little jobs.
Birding
Birders
Join us as we explore springtime at Willow Lake Farm Preserve. This roughly 3-mile hike will take you through this unique nature preserve and showcase the trail connection to The Highlands Mansion and Gardens.
Hike
When you think of conservation, a camera may not be the first thing that comes to mind! However, your camera and the free iNaturalist app can contribute valuable data to global conservation efforts. Join WissahickonTrails Senior Naturalist Kristy Morley to learn how to use iNaturalist and how it can help benefit wildlife in our area.
Community Science
Everyone
Help us document the biodiversity at Willow Lake using iNaturalist. City Nature Challenge is a global celebration of biodiversity in and around urban areas. Over 2.4 million observations and over 65,000 species were identified by 83,500 participants in 2024.
Volunteer for the 56th Annual Wissahickon Creek Clean Up on Saturday, April 26th. This is the perfect outdoor event to show your support and love for a clean Wissahickon watershed.
Volunteer
Family Friendly
Join us for an easy, family friendly bird walk at Briar Hill Preserve. All skill levels are welcome. We'll explore the diversity of habitats on this preserve as we look for spring migrants as well as resident species.
Come and enjoy the beauty of the Green Ribbon Trail and get a workout in at the same time! Power hiking involves going as fast as possible without actually running and while maintaining a strong and smooth form. This monthly hike is for those looking to improve their fitness, efficiency, and endurance while navigating paved and dirt trails.
Enjoy a Sunday Funday amid the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek. This family & dog friendly event will have food trucks, local craft breweries, and live music.
This is a unique hike for the serious hiker: an amazing loop-hike connecting various preserved lands and taking you from the creek through woods, fields, and farmland. We will hike through the Camp Woods, Armentrout Preserve, Briar Hill Preserve, Prophecy Creek Park, Willow Lake Farm, and the Green Ribbon Trail.
