Tales from the Trail
SUNDAY, OCT 6 @ 2:30PM - An accessible, guided walking tour exploring the beauty of the Southside.
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 2:30-4pm
Amphitheater on the Greenway
This event is FREE to attend. Reservations are strongly encouraged!
REGISTRATIONClick here for accessibility info.
A reflective stroll along the Greenway on the Southside of Bethlehem with our community partner, DNLHC (Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor). While we stroll DNLHC will share history about the trail and share ways we can advocate for accessibility on our trails. Touchstone will take moments along the journey to guide you in a creative writing prompt leaving you with your very own poem inspired by the all that you engaged with on your walk. Finishing back near Touchstone for a chance to share the reflective writing that was done along the way and then head to the block party! Only 30 spots available, so be sure to register!
WHAT TO EXPECT
We will be walking from the Amphitheater to the Bethlehem Skateplaza – 22min and 1.1 miles on flat paved terrain.
LOCATION: Amphitheater on the Greenway behind Touchstone Theatre – 321 East 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: It is a Sunday in Bethlehem so all metered parking is free. There is parking all around Touchstone Theatre (PLEASES NOTE: our parking lot will not be available that day) if you’d like to plan ahead here is a link to more Bethlehem parking options. There is also a parking deck off of Polk St (entrance on 2nd St.) a short walk from the amphitheater along the greenway behind Touchstone. Additionally, there is a bike rack next to our theatre in Parham Park. We are adjacent to the South Bethlehem Greenway bike path/pedestrian trail between Taylor and Polk Streets, as well as five LANTA routes GREEN, BLUE, 103, 105, and 605.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Check the weather when planning what you might need. IE: long sleeve, shorts, sunhat, etc.
- If there is light rain we will continue as planned but be sure to bring your rain gear! IE: Jacket, umbrella, hat, etc.
- Bring your journal and a writing utensil.
- Bring a water and snack if you think you’ll need it.
RUN TIME: 90 minutes. Please arrive at 2:30 as we will begin our walk shortly after. We will arrive back at the Amphitheater at 3:30pm
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT: Printouts of creative writing prompts, pens, clipboards.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
- ADA compliant non-gendered bathroom available at Touchstone at the beginning and end of the event.
- The Greenway is a fully accessible trail.
- Voice amplification will be used for instructions.
- Large print copies of the writing prompts will be available.
- Touchstone strives to create an environment where all members of our community feel welcome. Please contact (610) 867-1689 or via email at jacqui@touchstone.org or sam@touchstone.org to request accessibility accommodations in advance.
[Image description: A small section of a leafy, vibrant walking trail. It is a bright, sunny day, and all the plants are happy and brilliantly green. On the left side we see a couple of benches sitting underneath some towering trees, with some grass and shrubbery stretching out on either side. On the right side a lone lamppost stands sentinel over a small field of grass backed by a dense wall of trees. Above all of this is a bright blue, almost cloudless sky.]