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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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Who Wants to be a Wissahickon Leader?
We have exciting news to share – Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is recruiting for our next class of trained volunteers to help us take care of the park. If you have volunteered with us...
Oct27th
Autumn Alchemy: A Woodland Artist Wander
Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia) Distance: 1 mile Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 18+ Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there is parking nearby our meeting…
Oct29th
Thursday Volunteer Service Day
Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane) Parking: If you’re driving, plan to park on Barnes Street and walk over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Reminder to never leave valuables…
Oct30th
The Wissahickon in October
Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Join Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, Paul Neumann, and Paul Ricker on an autumn hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We’ll be hiking on both sides of the creek, through…