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The Upper Wissahickon Walk with Ras Ben

Explore the history and geology of the Wissahickon Valley with author, wellness provider and peace-keeper Ras Ben!

Meets June 30th at 9:30 am (meet-up location revealed after you register)

Walk sites include:

Andorra geology walk along Forbidden Drive

Counsel Rock

Wissahickon geology walk

Wissahickon/Appalachian fault line

Geology of Wissahickon Creek at Andorra

Specimen location along sites

Ras Ben is an innovative educator, counselor, wellness provider, peace-keeper/mediator, sacred timekeeper, and scribe. Originally from Washington, D.C., Ras Ben has served in the Philadelphia area for over a two decades, falling in love with the city after receiving his M.A. from Temple University in African-American Studies in 1992. A family man who advocates healthy home environments for the youth, Ras Ben has been married 28 years and is the father of seven children. He is the author of four self-published books, including Great Mystery Philadelphia: An Urban Act of Magic and Free Your Mound and Your Mind Will Follow.

***Social distancing and mask wearing recommended.

Suggested gift donation of $25 for this meet-up to support the work of our non-profit. Please email wissahickonwellness@gmail.com for inquiries.