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FOW relies on member and volunteer support to help care for the 2,000-acre Wissahickon Valley Park for people and wildlife. Visit and get involved today!
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Construction has begun on Harvey Street!
We have exciting news- after four years, Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is completing Phase I of the Germantown Neighborhood Connection Project, aka the Harvey Street Project, with investments that will improve park visitors’ safety and enjoyment of this section of the park. Today we are breaking...
Sep17th
Thursday Volunteer Service Day
Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of…
Sep19th
Discover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike
Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Chris Unander, Sue Amon, Dan Hyman, and Sheryl Rose for a…
Sep20th
Rescheduled: Generations Community Connection Hike with Hike+Heal and Photography Without Borders
Meeting at Blue Bell Park (842 W Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144) Join Hike+Heal, Photography Without Borders, and Friends of the Wissahickon for a special hike celebrating the generations that shape us—grandparents, children, and everyone…