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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Plants & Wildlife
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News & Events
All Trails Challenge: Ready, Set… GO!
All Trails Challenge 2020: Be there for the Wissahickon – by being in the Wissahickon. Start your challenge here! Wissahickon Valley Park is always there for you – with 50+ miles of trails to experience...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: LAVENDER GULLY NORTH RESTORATION PROJECT
The Friends of the Wissahickon (“the Friends” or “FOW”) is accepting proposals for a one-time contract to perform consultant services involving the restoration of North Gully by Lavender Trail. FOW hopes to consider a wide...
Oct31st
Trick-or-Trash Clean-Up
This Halloween, all of the witches, ghosts and goblins are coming together to take care of Wissahickon Valley Park! This self-guided clean-up is a fun and easy way to get out in the park, socially…
Nov3rd
Tuesday Stewardship
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join FOW on a variety of stewardship projects on Tuesday mornings! Locations and tasks with vary week to week, including…
Nov4th
Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of…