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Native Wildflower Tour
with Diana K. Weiner

Sunday, March 21, 3-4pm

Capture the essence of spring as the wildflowers emerge. Learn about what other spring ephemeral plants that will be planted in the park soon.

FREE to all


Landscaping with Native Plants
with Diana K. Weiner

Sunday, April 18, 2-4pm

Bring a rough draft of your yard and get instructions for designing a pleasing native garden that can flower all season long.

Member—FREE; Non-member: $5.00


Come See Our Sun Up Close!
with Albert Lamperti

Sunday, April 25, 3-4pm

See the dynamic sun through a telescope with special filters You may see filaments, prominences, granulation and sunspots.

FREE to all


Establishing New Plants
Planting, Watering, Pruning & Composting Basics
with Diana K. Weiner

Sunday, May 2, 2-4pm

If these practices are applied to your new plantings you can be assured that strong root systems will grow and your investment survives and thrives.

Member—FREE; Non-member: $5.00


Spring Birdwalk
with Ruth Pfeffer

Sunday, May 16, 8-10am

Spring is the peak season and morning the peak time to observe song birds as they migrate to their summer destinations. Our park serves as a breeding ground. Enjoy an early morning walk through the park with our local bird expert.

FREE to all


Arts in the Park
15th Anniversary!

Sunday, June 6, 10am-5pm

50 Juried Artists display their wares, great music, food and lots of family fun. All proceeds benefit The Friends of High School Park.

Suggested Donation: $3.00


Organic Lawn Care & the Alternative Groundcovers - The Outdoor "Flooring"
with Diana K. Weiner

Sunday, June 27, 2-4pm

If you still need some green grass we will show you how to strengthen it. If you are ready for a no mow, green and walk-able surface it is achievable in sun or shade.

Member—FREE; Non-member: $5.00


Dog Day Sunday
with Louis Mande

Sunday, August 22, 2-4pm

Bring your dog out to the park and learn some CLICKER tricks to keep "Fido" well-behaved and exercised.

FREE to all


NEW! Adopt a Plot!

You can now adopt your own a 10’ by 10’ plot in High School Park to care for. If each member adopted a plot and kept invasive plants at bay and helped us replace them by planting native plants the work of many hands would make for light work year round by all.

Email Diana K. Weiner at info@fhsp.org or call 215-782-8082 to tour the park and pick your special plot today.


Weekday Work Days

Weekday Work Days are available.

Email Diana K. Weiner at info@fhsp.org to volunteer.


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 weekend mornings 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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