Second Saturday Guided Hike Series

About this event

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and a rotating set of knowledgeable instructors for a free guided hike series on the second Saturday of every month.

Whether you're looking to learn new skills, explore Fairmount Park's expansive trail network, or just spend more time outside, this free series offers the ability to deepen your understanding of and connection to the natural world. Topics and instructors change each month (see detailed schedule below). Sign up for one or for the whole series!

TICKETS: Free**, donations to Fairmount Park Conservancy appreciated. Registration is required.

**We are proud to be able to offer a free ticket option for this event. However, there is limited capacity for all of our hikes. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows can take away tickets from others. We ask that you be mindful of this and please only register if you plan to attend .

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2026 SECOND SATURDAY GUIDED HIKE SCHEDULE Please continue to check back as additional topics will be added soon. Second Saturday hikes are April-November.

• June 13 from 10 AM-12 PM: Tree Tour with Andrew Kirkpatrick , meeting at Ohio House

• July 11 from 10 AM-12 PM: Birdwatching Walk with Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC , meeting at Ohio House

• August 8 from 10 AM-12 PM: Fair Amount Food Forest Tour and Skin Care Workshop, meeting at Boxers' Trail Gateway

• September 12 from 10 AM-12 PM: Greenland Nursery, Organic Recycling Center, and Reforestation Hub, meeting at Organic Recycling Center

• October 10 from 10 AM-12 PM: Cobbs Creek Guided Nature Hike, meeting at Cobbs Creek Environmental Center

• November 14 from 9 - 11 AM: Birdwatching Walk with Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC , meeting at the FDR Park Pickleball Courts

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: -Each hike is roughly two miles over a combination of hilly dirt trails and flat gravel paths. -Hikes are appropriate for adults and mature adolescents. -Please dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers). -Bring water (drinking water is not available in the park) and a snack. -Unfortunately, there are no bathrooms along the hike route so please plan accordingly. -For birding hikes, please bring your own binoculars. If you do not have a pair, please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org as we do have a limited number available to borrow. -Although this is a series, the hikes are not dependent on one another. Sign up for just one or for more than one! -We will leave a few minutes after the scheduled start time. Please arrive at the departure location at least five minutes early. We cannot guarantee that latecomers can join after the group has departed. - Space is limited in each hike, and registration is required. If you cannot attend an event, please show courtesy to fellow parkgoers and try to cancel your registration with advance notice so that someone else can participate. -Important pre-event information and any event updates are sent out via email. Please make sure the email address entered is correct and that you check it before coming out to the event.

PARKING/GETTING THERE: There is plenty of free parking available in the lot. As always, never leave valuables in your car!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: This event will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions, the event will be canceled, and attendees will be notified and eligible for a full refund.

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QUESTIONS?: Feel free to reach out to programs@myphillypark.org.

Enjoy our programs? Play it forward for Philly parks! Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Fair Play Campaign is creating healthy park infrastructure, expanding people-centered programs, and preparing our organization for the future. Learn more and get involved at fairplayphilly.org .

From Fairmount Park Conservancy