Category Archives: PP&R

Message to Carpenter’s Woods Visitors (Park Rules)

Posted on May 8, 2020 by focw

We are happy you are able to enjoy our lovely treasure of Carpenter’s Woods during this difficult and stressful time. In order for us to continue to keep the park and trails open for your enjoyment, it is important everyone … Continue reading →

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Notice to Friends and Visitors in Carpenter’s Woods – Spotted Lanternfly

Posted on September 18, 2018 by focw

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect, has been spotted in Philadelphia, particularly in the Wissahickon Watershed. Carpenter’s Woods is part of the Wissahickon Watershed and some spotted lanternfly egg masses have been spotted (and removed) in the woods. Spotted … Continue reading →

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Retiring: Volunteer Coordinator David Bower

Posted on November 8, 2016 by focw

FoCW would like to wish our Philadelphia Parks and Recreation representative, David Bower, a happy retirement after 18 years of service. David was a regular at all of our meetings, dropped off/picked up tools, trees, and supplies at our service days, … Continue reading →

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Forest Monitoring Plots In Carpernter’s Woods

Posted on August 26, 2016 by focw

The following is a message form Tom Witmer, Operations Manager, Natural Lands Restoration, PP&R. PP&R Ecosystem Managment staff and interns are in the process of establishing fixed monitoring plots in forested areas where we can periodically collect data on vegetation … Continue reading →

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