Sit down and enjoy the sounds of nature...

This little campfire place was taken today on our trip to the Wissachickon Environmental Center. It's located right outside the center, about 5 minutes away. I noticed there were a few other places similar to this where people can just sit down and enjoy the sound of nature. This one is especially nice because it seems like you can have a little campfire at night. With maybe even some marshmallow or smores!

Photo taken: May 6, 2010
Location: Wissahickon Valley Park, at the Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)

Dandelions!

Remember when you were younger outside picking weeds off the ground? Do you remember the dandelions? They were these attractive little white fluffy balls that you just couldn't resist picking up and blowing them. I use to see them quite often in the neighborhood I live in, but now not so much anymore. So, it was quite a surprised today to see them on our visit to the Wissahickon Environmental Center. 

Photo taken: May 6, 2010

Location: Wissahickon Valley Park, near the Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 

Fire Hydrant Found at Wissahickon Valley Park

During our hike at Wissachickon Valley Park on Thursday, April 22, 2010. I noticed a fire hydrant near the stream by the construction site that the water company was working at. To me, it seemed a bit out of place in the picture. We were in the middle of the park, and out of no where, there's a fire hydrant. It sure wasn't something I expected to see.

Photo taken: April 22, 2010
Location: Wissahickon Valley Park

Vandalism Found in Wissahickon Valley Park

During our hike through the Wissahickon Valley Park on Thursday, April 22, 2010 (Earth Day), I noticed some vandalism on the trees and rocks that we passed by. The first photo shows some carvings people made on the tree, which seems to be a popular thing in our society. You see it in shows and movies, and may even know people that do it. Yes, it's sweet, but it's no good for the tree. In the last two photos, you can see spray paint on the tree and rock.

Photo taken: April, 22, 2010

Location: Wissahickon Valley Park