Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then come out and get involved in one of our Volunteer Service Days! Our service days are fun, educational and provide a much needed service to the park, as well as introducing you to a lot of wonderful, like-minded park stewards. Check out our upcoming service days below. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org
Before you can attend any volunteer event with us, you need to complete this electronic Volunteer Agreement & Release.
Tuesday Stewardship
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for Devil’s Pool clean-ups Tuesday mornings this summer! We will be meeting at Valley Green at 9:30am.
Detailed information is included in your confirmation email. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org.
Wednesday Stewardship (Weekly)
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification.
Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org.
Thursday Stewardship (Weekly)
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Thursday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification.
Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org.
Weekend Stewardship
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on weekend mornings!
Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org
Service Day Tips
What to Wear
- Work gloves.
- Sturdy boots/sneakers – no open toed shoes.
- Long pants. Who has time for ticks, poison ivy and stinging nettle?
- Clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty!
- Sun protection – a hat & sunscreen.
What to Bring
- Your own reusable water bottle to help reduce waste.
Cancellation Details for Inclement Weather
- Typically, we will work in a light rain or snow. (We’re tough like that.)
- Service Days will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or snow, thunder and lighting, high winds, etc. If the service day is cancelled it will be posted by 8 am.
Minors Volunteering
Teenagers between the ages of 14-18 may volunteer on our service days with the signature of their parent or guardian on our sign-in/waiver form. Kids under the age of 14 may volunteer, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Weavers Way Member Hours
Members of Weavers Way Co-Op can earn workshare credit by volunteering with FOW! Members can report their volunteer hours to the Co-op by emailing member@weaversway.coop.