Stoneleigh Arboretum & Villanova Campus Walk

2 hours, 3-6 miles, 1 hour walk in gardens, then another walk around the Villanova campus which is right across the street.
We will also try to visit Appleford Estate which is right down the road from Stoneleigh

About Stoneleigh from the website
"Stoneleigh, the public garden of Natural Lands, is one of the non-profit conservation organization’s most accessible and popular properties. In 2016, the Haas family donated Stoneleigh to Natural Lands for public enjoyment and to nurture and enhance the natural beauty of this community resource. Since its opening, Stoneleigh has magnified the reach of Natural Lands’ mission to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors and each other."

CARPOOLING
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen Ave, Phila) meet 45 minutes before the event. Carpool time changes if hike time changes. Text me 215-2474459, 3-4 days in advance. Chip in for gas and tolls.

GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2026), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (Sidney Goldstein 215 247-4459). Please text me after you donate so I can properly give you credit. Thanks. The yearly donation goes down to $15 in July; to $10 in Sept-Nov; Dec new year.