Meeting at Monastery Stables (1000 Kitchens Ln #3738)

Parking: If you’re driving, there will be limited parking onsite at the Stables, as well as free street parking near the W Hortter St & Park Line Dr trailhead. If taking transit, buses 53, 65, and 71 all run near our meeting location, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line.  See map for details.
Bathrooms: The closest restroom will be the composting toilet at Kitchens Lane and Forbidden Drive.

Would you like to take part in keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Come volunteer with Friends of the Wissahickon and our partner Gay for Good Philadelphia in stewarding the land around Monastery Stables!

Gay for Good mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader community, and they facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a wide range of causes throughout Philly.

All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities:

• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects
• Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools for cutting vines
• Litter clean-up

We provide gloves, tools, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at [email protected].