FRIENDS OF HIGH SCHOOL PARK
Events & News
Board Members Needed
Calling all community members! Friends of High School Park needs you to help keep High School Park the lovely community spot that it is. Interested in joining the board? What is the commitment? We have board meetings every other month in the evening at 7pm with a Zoom...
FHSP Book Club 2026-2027
Our book club runs every other month for the duration of the school year. Check back for future dates for January, March, and May. WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2026 at 7:00pm Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans...
New Volunteer Opportunity
Do you like history? Would you like to help us digitize High School Park's? We have many historical documents and photographs that we'd like to digitalize, so that we can share them with a wider audience. If you are interested in helping us with this effort, please...
Liberty Bird Alliance Bird Walks
Currently there are no bird walks scheduled for fall 2026 at High School Park. Check out The Liberty Bird Alliance calendar: https://libertybirdalliance.org/events/ to find other local parks where you can do some bird watching with fellow birdies. Enjoy!
Past Events
Climate Circle Cafe
On Monday, October 5th at 7:00 pm, guest speaker, Alison Macrina, the Executive Director of the Library Freedom Project, will talk about how the demands of AI impact our health and the health of our planet. This event takes place at the Elkins Park Library. To sign...
The Art of Soil
DATE: Saturday, October 3 TIME: 1-3PM Location: High School Park, Tookany Creek Outdoor Classroom DESCRIPTION: Prehistoric humans made their paint from rocks and soil, and we are still creating art with these rich colors today. In this workshop, you will learn how to...
Trees from Roots to Shoots – Briar Bush
Location: High School Park at the New Tookany Creek Outdoor ClassroomBackup Location if it rains: Elkins Park LibraryTime: Sunday, October 11th from 2-3pmProgram Description: Briar Bush will be presenting "Trees from Roots to Shoots," featuring games like leaf...
Seed Collection Workshop
Location: High School Park - Meet at the shed Date: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 Time: 9-9:45pm Join Stu, our restoration manager, and Ryan, TTF's conservation leader, for a morning of learning best practices around collecting, processing, and storing native seeds to...
Observe the Moon 2026
Where: Elkins Park Library When: September 19th at 7pm Details: There will be a talk by NASA Solar System Ambassador Ann Marie Schmiedekamp. Immediately following the talk, we will do two activities in the parking lot: moon viewing and crater creation. Bring your...
Youth Meditation Circle
When: Saturday, September 5th from 12-12:45pm This free, youth event is creating a safe space for children to slow down and connect with themselves. Facilitated by Melia Anthony from Heart Sanctuary. This program will take place in the new Tookany Creek Outdoor...
Suminagashi: The Art and Craft of Floating Ink
Suminagashi ("floating ink" in Japanese), is a technique for creating a unique image that captures the movement of water. You will have the opportunity to make your own suminagashi print! All ages welcome, no prior experience required. Free event! Drop in between 10...
Tent-time Storytime 2026
Tent-time Storytime with lawn games and strolls in the park. Sponsored by Let's Go Outdoors. August DatesSaturday 8/22 (cancelled due to rain)and Sunday 8/23/2611-1PM September DatesSunday 9/13 (cancelled due to rain)Saturday 9/26 (cancelled due to rain)11-1PM Drop by...
Native Plant Sale
Native perennials are available by appointment to purchase at High School Park. Buy one plant or buy them all — with options for sun, shade, meadow, and moist garden conditions. You can't beat our prices! $4 - $5 each and bulk prices available! Available plants...