CANCELLED: CANCELLED: Smedley Park/Crum Creek hike and Watershed Tenders talk Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Mar 29, 2026; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  (Eastern)
Date & time are tentative.

Organized By: Southeastern Penn Group

Location: 20 Papermill Rd, Springfield, PA 19064, USA

Map | Directions

Cancellation Reason: Low registrations

We'll be joined by 2 Master Watershed Stewards from the Penn State Extension Office, also located at Smedley Park! During our outing we'll meet the Stewards at two  conservation projects: A Live Stake Nursery for stream bank stabilization, and a vernal pool for spawning amphibians in the Park. The two miles of trails are a bit more rugged than last year's , so poles and sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. The surfaces are dirt or wood chips, with a few short, steep portions and roots. Smedley Park straddles a winding portion of Crum Creek, in Springfield, DelCo, PA. The Master Stewards will describe how the land has been affected by invasives and tree-damaging diseases and insects.

THE BATHROOMS WILL BE OPEN FOR THIS OUTING!
This outing is open to adults and children who are used to hiking a few miles, with the patience for occasional stops. Leashed, well-mannered dogs are welcome. Anyone with knowledge of the park's history will be welcome to share.

Level: Moderate

Cost: FREE

Bring: Water, weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable hiking footwear, hiking poles if needed.

Additional Directions: From I-476 exit: Go east on Baltimore Pike, pass light at I-476 N ramp, then get into left-turn lane, to turn left at Smedley Park sign onto Paper Mill Road. From Route 320, go west on Baltimore Pike, pass Springfield Mall and Extra Space Storage, turn right at Smedley Park sign (Paper Mill Road). Turn left before the trolley tracks, and go up the ddrve to the upper parking lot.From the SEPTA 101 Media trolley, pass the Springfield Mall stop, signal for "next stop" and get off at the Paper Mill Rd stop, and walk up the driveway to the Penn State Extension.

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels

Friends of Smedley Park and Penn State Extension Delaware County Campus