Let's Be Friends
FOW relies on member and volunteer support to help care for the 1,800-acre Wissahickon Valley Park for people and wildlife alike. Visit and get involved today!
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Activities
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Maps
Getting to the Park...
Plants & Wildlife
A natural habitat...
News & Events
Friends of the Wissahickon Announces Construction on Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project
Valley Green Road expected to close for 6 months in mid July, 2023 Friends of the Wissahickon announced that construction will begin on its much-anticipated Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project in mid...
Jun10th
Borderlands Walk Along the Cresheim Creek with Susan Hauck, Sue Osthoff, and Stan Kozakowski
St. Martins Lane at the intersection of Huron St. Parking is available on St. Martins Lane. Join us as we go in and out of the park borders, following the Cresheim Creek. We will visit…
Jun10th
Planting at Harvey Street
Meeting at Harvey Street Lets come together to take care of wildly beautiful Wissahickon Valley Park! We’ll be planting 500 native plants, removing litter, cleaning up debris, and removing invasive plants. No experience is needed….
Jun11th
Trail Running for Beginners with Susie Gettes
Meet at Courtesy Stables Trailhead Trail running brings the best of both worlds together; being immersed in nature while getting that “runners high.” This run/hike will be both informative and interactive; so be prepared to…