Walking the Southerly base of the Capital Area Emerald Necklace.  We will walk from the Market St bridge, Riverfront Park to Five Senses Garden near the Harrisburg Eastmall (about 3 miles). The walk aims at developing observational skills along this pathway with hopes of taking moments to take pictures, do a quick sketch, turn over a rock or two, and wade in the water at Five Senses Park.

Time: 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013

Event Start/End: Art Association Building near the Market St. bridge and Front St. in Downtown Harrisburg

Host: Leroy Latty, WeLL Enterprises

Theme: Walking

Registration: No, all are welcome

Accessibility: This event is open and accessible to Wheelchairs, Bicycles, Seniors, Children

The Preservation Alliance’s guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region’s built environment.

LITTLEST STREETS FITLER SQUARE TOUR DESCRIPTION

Experience yet another intimate neighborhood within Center City, just southwest of Rittenhouse Square west of Broad Street. Learn about the early Irish settlers and other immigrants who first settled here and about their industrial ties to the nearby Schuylkill River.

Time: 10:00 am

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013

Event Start/End: Meet at center of Fitler Square, 23rd & Pine Sts.

Host: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

Registration: No, all are welcome

Accessibility: This event is open and accessible to Wheelchairs, Bicycles, Seniors, Children