Thanks for pulling up a chair with us today as we spoke with my neighbor and friend, Terri McCarthy about the trails and greenways meet up group.

If you're curious to learn more or want to get involved, we’ll include links and resources in the show notes, so be sure to check those out.

Join us on SUNDAY the 27th at 6:30 PM for a gorgeous hike across Willistown Township's 102-acre Kirkwood Preserve, followed by an opportunity to end the weekend in nature and peace, sitting on a hillside watching the sun go down, surrounded by thousands of fireflies!

We'll observe the show that Mother Nature puts on - in silence. A great "day is done" meditative experience.

Kirkwood Preserve is part of an Audubon-designated Important Bird Area (IBA), a global network of sites recognized for their outstanding value to bird conservation. Currently, no dogs are permitted on the property due to the protected nesting and foraging birds.

The Preserve features over 4 miles of trails, a half-mile stretch of Crum Creek, and 8 acres of upland and riparian woodland.

We hope everyone will join us after the hike for the Twilight Meditation! If so, please bring a headlamp or flashlight, an extra layer in case it gets cool, and Bug Spray! Also, a blanket or portable chair will be key to your comfort.

Looking forward to hiking, and enjoying a lovely summer evening in the peace and quiet of Kirkwood Preserve with you.

Please wear hiking boots or sturdy sneakers with treads. Depending upon the weather and time, we may cross the creek, and there are steep hills.

Due to the very limited parking (only 10 spaces!) at Kirkwood we're going to ask that as many hikers as possible offer to meet at 6:15 PM at the 1742 Tavern on the corner of Goshen Road and 252, and carpool together!

Please register on our MeetUp page here: https://www.meetup.com/newtown-square-trails-greenways-meetup-group/events/309617136/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

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Until then—take care, stay curious, and we’llsee you next time on Pull Up a Chair.

Links:

https://www.meetup.com/newtown-square-trails-greenways-meetup-group/

https://nshistory.org

https://www.newtowntownship.org/219/Environmental-Advisory-Council

https://www.nsfc.org

https://connectedgmont.com

https://www.havtrail.com/haverford.htm

https://www.boironusa.com

https://birdtownpa.org