John Heinz Wildlife Refuge

We’ve got a great service project planned with John Heinz Wildlife Refuge

PLACE: John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19153
DAY: Saturday, November 1st
TIME: 10:00am-2:00pm (stay until 2:30 for an optional advocacy project!)

VOLUNTEERS WILL: Clear trails and help to rid the Refuge of Evasive Plants. Come protect this amazing natural resource near the Philadelphia Airport. At our last service project we saw an owl, some deer, and an amazingly fat turtle.

Lunch is Provided!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!!!

For more information, please call or email Chad Zibelman, (215) 772-2955; chad.zibelman@buildingwithbooks.org

THE DAY OF THE PROJECT CALL: 610-787-1233

For info about upcoming projects, or photos from previous projects visit http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/.

SEPTA Directions:
Broad Street Line (the Orange Line):

* Take the BSL to the Snyder Avenue stop.

* Take bus #37 towards 89th St. and get off at 84th and Lindbergh Blvd.

* Walk to 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard.

Market Frankford Line (the El):

* Take the El, West, to get off at City Hall.

* Transfer to the Broad Street Line headed south and get off at Snyder.

* Take bus #37 towards 89th St. PNC Bank and get off at 84th Street Lindbergh Boulevard.

* Walk to 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard.

Buses:
The 37, 68, 108 and 305 drop near to John Heinz. You can also walk about 1 mile from the 36 trolley Island Ave/ Lindbergh Stop or the Regional Rail Eastwick stop.

Want to meet and travel together?
Be at Broad and Snyder by 9:00 am to ride the #37 bus with BwB staff! Students will also meet at 69th St Terminal at 9:00 am to ride Bus 108. Please be on time! We are catching a bus and can't wait for latecomers. Don't forget your token or a transfer (which you need to purchase on the El or the BSS before catching the bus.)

Driving Directions
From the North:

* Traveling on I-95 South, take Exit 14 (Bartram Ave.)

* At the 5th light turn right onto 84th Street

* At the second light make a left onto Lindbergh Blvd.

From City Line, 30th Street, University City Area
* Traveling on I-76 E, stay in left lane after passing the 28th Street Exit and follow signs for Route 291 West

* At the light, turn right onto Route 291 West and go over the Platt Bridge

* Stay in the left lane as you come off the bridge-DO NOT go on to I-95 South

* After exiting the bridge bear to the right and onto Island Avenue
* At the first traffic light turn left onto Bartram Avenue

* Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto 84th Street

* Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Lindbergh Blvd.