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If you celebrate Easter, we'd be honored if you joined us on Sunday April 20th!
If you don't celebrate Easter, we'd be honored if you joined us on Sunday April 20th!
This is a 2-3hr, 4-6mile stroll along easy flat terrain with an optional picnic lunch beforehand.
You can also just come join us for the picnic, and enjoy the refuge however you'd like!
1-2pm – Picnic (bring your own, and maybe something extra that's easy to share)
2pm Walk start
We'll meet at the covered shelter at the Heinz Wildlife Refuge for an optional BYO-picnic lunch (1-2pm) and then set out at 2pm to follow the city border along Darby Creek through the refuge.
At the south end of the refuge, there's an option to scope out the old trolley right-of-way that may eventually be converted into an official trail under I-95 as part of The Circuit Trails.
The Refuge entrance is a bit of a walk from the nearest bus or regional rail station. If driving or looking for a ride, please use the Ride Sharing & Traveling Together forum to coordinate car transportation!
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual info session / open house [Available]
on Apr 17th 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for a chance to connect to the city's edge from the comfort of your own home. This is an opportunity to connect to Walk Around Philadelphia, learn about Philly's border & get all of your questions about the Walk answered.
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Spring Picnic + walk the city’s edge: Heinz Wildlife Refuge [Available]
on Apr 20th 2025 at 2:00 pm
Join us for a spring picnic and/or exploration of the Heinz Wildlife Refuge, where we'll walk a segment of the city border and scope out the place where the Circuit Trails folks are planning an eventual trail connection that might facilitate the way for future Walk Around Philadelphia perimeter-walkers. OPTIONAL BYO PICNIC LUNCH BEFOREHAND!
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