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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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Nocturnal Wissahickon Wildlife Caught on Camera
October came and went and we can point to exactly what Friends of the Wissahickon’s (FOW) staff and volunteers were up to; see nearly 600 newly planted saplings. But what exactly were the full-time residents...
Nov11th
250th Historic Veteran’s Day Hike to Mom Rinker’s Rock
Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Come and enjoy an informative historic walk and talk on this 250th Veterans Day with Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran & Trail Ambassador Kevin Eikov and Trail Ambassador Kathy…
Nov11th
Autumn Ramble in Wissahickon Valley Park
Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Join Trail Ambassadors Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges for a 3-hour guided hike through Philadelphia’s breathtaking Wissahickon Valley Park. As crisp leaves crunch underfoot and amber light…
Nov11th
Valley Talk – Wildlife in the City: Exploring Philadelphia’s Urban Nature Through Trail Cameras with Julie Ellis presented by Univest Financial
In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom As cities expand and urban populations grow, understanding how wildlife adapts to urban environments is increasingly important. Philadelphia is home to a surprising diversity of wildlife,…