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Fall Birdwalk
with Ruth Pfeffer

Saturday, September 25, 8–10:30am

Join Ruth Pfeffer, professional birder, as we look and listen for life all around us. Catch her boundless enthusiasm as we walk through the park and learn more about our feathered friends.

Member—FREE; Non-member: $5.00


An Evening Vacation to Taiwan
A Plant Enthusiasts Program
with Sharee Solow

Monday, October 4, 7-8pm

Go on a personal trip to China from a landscape designer's point of view as Sharee Solow takes you shopping for Scholar Rocks and walking on the Daan Park reflexology path.
Then, marvel at the grand scale of the marble ravines of Taroko Gorge and the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial in downtown Taipei.

Program held at Elkins Park Library, 563 Church Rd,Elkins Park, PA 19027

Member—FREE; Non-member: $5.00


Fall Stargazing
with Albert Lamperti

Monday, October 18, 7:30 –8:30pm

Gaze at the fall 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.

Cloud/Rain date Tuesday October 19. Meet at the Shed.

Member—FREE; Non-member: $5.00


Natural Gifts Workshop
with Diana K. Weiner

Sunday, November 21, 1-2pm or 2–3pm

Spend an hour making some useful “green” gifts using items from the pantry and garden.Three workshops in one! Make a pinecone birdfeeder, a room freshening pomander and a nature inspired hand printed cloth napkin.

Program held at Friends of High School Park Office, 7910 Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Call to register for a time slot.

Member—$5,00; Non-member: $7.50


Creekside Co-Op
Farmers Market

Sundays! 10-2pm

Ongoing: Fantastic local products for sale, direct from the source. These will include seasonal produce (micro greens and fruit) bread, eggs, honey, baked goods, artisan cheeses, coffee and various other delights. Local entertainment and smiles a plentiful.

Visit Creekside Coop for more information.


Winter Office Help

Office Help is needed during the winter at our new office at 7910 Montgomery Avenue.

Email Diana K. Weiner at info@fhsp.org or call 215-782-8082 to volunteer.



Friends of High School Park
Steps leading to trail

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.

Join us on weekends for
Workdays at the Park and assist with native plant restoration work.

Visit our volunteer page, find a special niche in our organization where you can hone your talents and lend a helping hand, indoor or in the great outdoors!

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Friends of High School Park
Beautiful spaces to enjoy

Become a Friend!

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

• Two newsletters per year
• Native Plant Enthusiasts meetings w/ lectures and demonstrations
• Arts in the Park
• Neighborhood friendships and civic pride
• Receive timely emails about our free classes, workshops, tours and Work Days in the Park

We invite you to join us today.

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