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New Programs in the Park!

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Birdwalk in the Park
led by Ruth Pfeffer

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Sunday, September 21, 8:30-10:30am
In The Park!

Join the Friends of High School Park on a fall walk with Professional Birder Ruth Pfeffer. It’s the perfect time to view our fall migrants! Wear comfortable shoes for walking the trails. Bring binoculars (limited number available to borrow).

Meet at the High School Park shed, near the intersection of Montgomery Ave. and High School Rd.
Event will take place unless extreme weather conditions occur.


Autumn Stargazing
led by Albert Lamperti

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Tuesday, October 7, 7:00-8:30pm (Cloud date October 8)
In The Park!

Gaze at the autumn sky by the light of the moon on this evening adventure with Al Lamperti, Observing Chairperson of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers Association. Through the use of telescopes, a laser pointer, and the naked eye, Al will help us identify and understand what we see above.


Programs in the Park are free events sponsored by Friends of High School Park
For more information, please contact FHSP at 215-782-8082 or info@fhsp.org

For all Programs in the Park:
 • Wear comfortable shoes for walking the trails.
 • Meet at the High School Park shed, near the intersection of Montgomery Ave. and High School Rd.
 • Events take place unless extreme weather conditions occur.
 • Children are welcome at all programs and must be accompanied by an adult.
 • RSVPs very much appreciated, but not necessary


Fall Work Day Schedule

Download a flyer for workdays here.

Dates are definite, projects are tentative. All work days begin at the shed near the Montgomery Avenue entrance to the park. Wear long pants, long sleeves and bring gardening gloves. We’ll supply the rest! For more information and to RSVP, contact Gina at ginacraigo@fhsp.org or 215.663.5911.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend as it helps with our planning projects, food and resources for the events!

The workdays planned are:

Sunday, September 21 1-3 pm

Saturday, October 4 10-12 noon

Sunday, October 5 1-3 pm

Saturday, October, 25 10-12 noon

Sunday, October 26 1-3 pm

Saturday, November 8 10-12 noon

Sunday, November 9 1-3 pm

Saturday, November 15 10-12 noon



Friends of High School Park
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Join Our Volunteers

We rely upon individuals, as well as youth, educational, religious and community service groups to tend plants, stabilize hillsides and stream banks, build infrastructure, run committees, raise funds and more. Visit our volunteer page to learn how to get involved.

Friends of High School Park
Beautiful spaces to enjoy

Become a Member

We appreciate our 200 plus members who volunteer and provide core financial support for Park restoration. Members enjoy:

• Quarterly newsletters
• Monthly Garden Club meetings
• Arts in the Park
• Neighborhood friendships and civic pride

We invite you to join us today.

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