What we’re about
Welcome to the AMC - Delaware Valley Chapter Meetup Group
The AMC, the Northeast's oldest outdoors club, gets people outdoors for hiking, backpacking, biking, trail maintenance and more. The club also focuses on conservation, outdoors education and camping/cabin accommodations.
Our 20s/30s AMC Meetup Group
If you are interested in activities geared for younger members, click https://www.meetup.com/amc20sand30s/?eventOrigin=your_groups to join the AMC 20s/30s Meetup Group.
Finding AMC Delaware Valley Activities
Only a fraction of DelVal activities are posted on Meetup. To explore all DV activities for hiking, backpacking, biking, trail maintenance and more, click on DV Monthly Activities. A Google calendar view of DV activities will display.
To find outdoors opportunities in NJ, NY, and New England, visit https://activities.outdoors.org/s/? to view all activities of all chapters.
Our Leaders
Our trained activity leaders are experienced outdoors people who volunteer their time and expertise. Their goal: to share fun, friendly and safe outdoors experiences. While safety is their primary concern, participants must also accept risk and responsibility for their own safety.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Batsto River Kayaking in the Pine BarrensPineland Adventures, Shamong, NJ
Come join a fun and scenic paddle in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. This trip is good for all levels of paddling ability and is being run with an outfitter so that rental kayaks will be available.
Update: No more openings available as we have 14 signed up through AMC directly. Use the AMC waiver link below to add yourself to the AMC waitlist. There may be drop outs and/or the possibility of a second bus.The Batsto River is a narrow, winding river with clean cool water and small areas to pull out for a break and a nice sandy beach stop for lunch. We will paddle past cedars, savanna grasses and bogs on our way. The last half mile will be across Batsto Lake where the river opens up and is covered by grasses, lily pads, and other flora.
After registering with AMC, you will be sent a link to pay for the rental kayak or for just using your own boat (BYO). Transportation to the river put-in and back from the take-out are included. If you are bringing a guest, they need to register independently with AMC to sign the waiver for themselves.
Our outfitter will bring us to the put-in and will pick us up at the end. Use your own kayak or rent one. The charge with a rental kayak and transportation will be $55 (plus taxes and fees). If you are bringing your own kayak (No tandems please) , the charge is $35. Prices have slightly varied due to state tax and the $2 Wharton State Forest fee. A BYO kayak ends up being $41.60 with taxes and fees. Rental kayaks include a PFD and paddle.
You must register for this trip on Meetup first and then sign the waiver with this AMC site link:
Batsto River Kayaking in the Pine Barrens
Any Meetup guest must also sign up on the AMC site on their own. Once you sign the waiver, we will send you the link to pay for your kayak rental or transport if you are using your own kayak.
On the river, wearing your PFD is required. Inflatable PFD's and inflatable kayaks are not allowed. Dress in quick drying clothes or a swimsuit. No cotton please. Wear water shoes that can get wet and protect your feet. No flip-flops please.
Sorry, due to the put-in location, there is no private shuttle option.
Our group size is limited. There will be an optional post paddle gathering that we hope you can attend.
Note that not all attendees are registered with this Meetup. The actual group size is limited to 14. The available openings will be less.Please note:
In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.Not open - Know your Natives: A Guided Walk at Mt. Cuba Center *Must register on AMC site*Mt. Cuba Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE$29.00
Note: Our free Members tickets for this event are gone but there are still a very limited amount of non-member tickets!
What is a native plant? How does an ecosystem work? How do I identify plants? What can I do in my own backyard to help the environment?
If you find yourself asking these questions, or if you love the outdoors, plants, and the environment, then join us Saturday, August 23rd for a guided walk around the Mt Cuba Center in Hockessin, DE. Leading the walk will be Peni MacMeekin, who is our Vice Chair of the Delaware Valley AMC chapter, as well as Peter Brown, one of the 20s/30s chairs. The walk will cover approximately 2-3 miles at a leisurely pace; stopping often to look at plants, trees, and shrubs, and discuss their size, shape, typical habitat, role in the environment, and more. It is recommended that only adults attend this particular visit; ages 16+ who are interested in the topic may also attend, but require a parent or legal guardian to attend with a paid ticket as well.
Mt. Cuba is a renowned botanic garden committed to the conservation of native plants and their habitats. It conserves and stewards more than 1,000 acres including meadows, forests, streams and riparian corridors.
Accessibility note: Due to Mt. Cuba's rolling terrain and mulched paths, access to level, even terrain is limited. Please visit Mt Cuba's Accessibility page to learn more.
We will meet in the parking lot at 10am and begin our tour promptly at 10:15. Please feel free to bring water, snacks, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, or other outdoor essentials with you.
Cost: Due to the nature of the tour, space is limited. We recommend that you register here as soon as possible. Non-member cost is $29 (which includes your Mt. Cuba Center admission ticket, a $20 value!), but members get to attend for free and the AMCDV chapter will purchase their ticket. Want to join us and attend this trip for free? See information below. Remember- if you a current member, register via the Google form. If not, choose your payment option below.
Refund Policy for this Trip: The tickets will be purchased on August 8th, 2025, so the last day that participants may receive a full refund will be August 7th, 2025. Unfortunately, refunds will not be possible after this date. If your plans change and you need to cancel your registration and/or receive a refund, please email membership@amcdv.org .
This guided tour is a Field Trip, a type of AMC experience designed to explore a particular aspect of the great outdoors. Field Trips are open to both AMC members and non-members, but members get priority and come for free.
- AMC Members: TRIP FULL
- Non-Members: Register and pay $29 here on AMC's website
- Non-Member Special Membership Offer! Become an AMC member for $40 during registration and you can attend the activity for free! You can then attend any Field Trip event during the rest of your membership year FOR FREE.
NOTE: This is not show-and-go. You must register to attend.
Bios:
Peni MacMeekin is an experienced hiker and gardener who looks forward to welcoming participants to our chapter. She recently helped plant a pollinator garden at an Appalachian Mountain Club site in the Delaware Valley area.
Peter Brown is an active native plant gardener, and participates in many local environmental stewardship, restoration, and preservation groups including the Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy, PHS Tree Tenders, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Tree Philly, and Valley Forge National Historical Park.Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.
