The mission of the Friends of the Wissahickon is to preserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein.
The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed.
FOW's 4th Annual Ice Cream Social
Northwest neighbors gathered on the lawn at FOW's office in Chestnut Hill to learn more about FOW and enjoy free ice cream, environmental activities, and live steel drum music!
