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Have fun looking at the small life that lives in the water of the Wissahickon Creek.Have fun looking for the small life that lives in the water of the Wissahickon Creek. We'll use outdoor microscopes to get a better view of some of these animals. We will also look for native fish, frogs and more! Bring water shoes with you. NOTE: Meet at the bridge near Valley Green Inn
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part
Join us for a free community walk in the Wissahickon with Sacred Seeds. Parents, caregivers and little ones welcomed!Wellness Nature WalkDate: Sunday June 14thTime: 10:30 - 12:30 pmLocation: Valley Green Park, Henry Avenue EntranceLet us dedicate Sunday morning to something simple, nourishing, and free. 🌿 We'll walk the Valley Green Trail, a stroller-friendly path perfect for our tiniest explorers, while offering plenty of beauty, wonder, and natural stimulation for the bigger ones too. Give yourself (and your family) this moment to breath in fresh air, move our bodies in ways that feel good, let the children be free to explore,
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part of keeping the
Valley Green Inn Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 2 at 6 PM to review the past year, elect members to the Board of Directors, and learn about upcoming projects and stewardship opportunities in 2026. Registration is required for this event. All FOW members will also receive a digital copy of the Annual Report for 2025. FOW Members should visit the Member Hub or email Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org for the link to register. Join or renew your membership here to attend this meeting!
Join local geology expert, Hallam Harper, and WEC staff as we learn about the incredible geology of the Wissahickon Valley.Join local geology expert, Hallam Harper, and WEC staff as we learn about the incredible geology of the Wissahickon Valley. Walk to spots to see twisted rock formations and look for minerals that form these metamorphic rocks. Learn about how and when the Wissahickon Formation originated. Hallam will bring some of her personal rock collection for you to view. Meet outside of the Valley Green Inn. Wear good walking shoes and bring water. Free!
In person at the Valley Green Inn (sold out) or online on Zoom Meet two of the beautiful raptors who call Wissahickon Valley home for an up-close view of these incredible predators. Learn about the individual and natural history of Raptor Jawns’ red-tailed hawk and Eastern screech owl and how you might best be able to see or hear each species and more in the park. This talk will include a feeding demonstration of the hawk and information on how these birds are used in falconry as well as each bird’s unique hunting and survival adaptations. Courtney Douds is a Master
Join us for IIDA PND's latest installment of our Wellness Series, an immersive nature experience to celebrate Earth Day!THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO THE INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURUAL COMMUNITY ONLYAs our next installment of IIDA PND's Wellness Series, join us for an immersive nature walk through Wissahickon Creek. Guided by Kim Douglas, Director of the Landscape Architecture program at Jefferson University, the walk is designed to help you reset and reconnect with nature.We will move at a relaxed pace, taking the time to experience the woods through all five senses—from the fresh air and birdsong to the sunlight through
In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom David Bower, FOW volunteer extraordinare and avid postcard collector, will show dozens of images from his extensive collection of Wissahickon postcard views, most of which date to the “Golden Age of Postcards” over 100 years ago. We’ll view and talk about beautiful cards, interesting and funny messages, special addresses and postmarks, one-of-a-kind cards, and many that he’s acquired since his first Valley Talk in 2022. David Bower has been a longtime Wissahickon Park visitor since the 1970s and an FOW volunteer since 1992. From 1998 through 2016, he worked as the
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Four leaf clovers are special and a recognized symbol of luck and rarity. Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman, Susie Gettes, Debra Brackett, and Margaret Kinnevy for a cloverleaf-shaped hike exploring four quadrants of Wissahickon Valley Park—hike 1, 2 3, or all 4 ‘leaves’—there is a distance for everyone! How many can you complete!? Our hiking adventure will start at Valley Green Inn. We will hike a cloverleaf loop, returning to Valley Green after completing each of the 4 different loops, passing many Wissahickon landmarks along the way. At the end of each loop, you can
Meeting at the Valley Green Inn (see map here) The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Lot. The outdoor restrooms next to the Inn should be available for use. For the first walk of the year join FOW Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple and Eric Dahlberg for a moderately paced hike on the beautiful trails of the Wissahickon Valley. We will cover between four and six miles (depending on the group and trails chosen) as we greet the new year and enjoy unimpeded wide
Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Lot. There are bathrooms available for use at the Inn. Join FOW Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple and Eric Dahlberg for a moderately paced hike on the beautiful trails of the Wissahickon Valley. We will cover between four and six miles (depending on the group and trails chosen) as we enjoy building our appetites for Thanksgiving dinner while viewing the part in the late
Meeting at the Valley Green Inn (see map here) The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Lot. There will be restrooms available at the Inn. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger?
In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom Wissahickon Valley Park is home to a great diversity of tree species, from the towering tulip poplar and the spiky devil’s walkingstick to mighty oaks. In this Valley Talk, we’ll explore common native and invasive species, uncover intriguing remnants from the old nursery, and learn the fundamentals of tree identification. We’ll also discuss the ecological impact of these species—both beneficial and harmful—while gaining insights into restoration ecology. Andrew is a local urban forester and ISA-certified arborist who is passionate about trees, native plants, and the natural world. Through his
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) There are several parking lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. There are restrooms available for use outside of the Inn. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park.
In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom If you’ve spent any time in Wissahickon Valley Park, you’ve probably walked past the Cave of Kelpius and taken a moment to read the paragraph written on the weird obelisk next to it. Maybe you’ve even googled the name “Kelpius” and learned that he was the leader of the first American “doomsday cult.” Unfortunately, most of that information is wrong. This talk is going to present research from my new book, American Aurora: Environment and Apocalypse in the Life of Johannes Kelpius, where I dig into the history of Johannes Kelpius, a
Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) We’re happy to invite you to a family-friendly hike led by Brandi Aulston and her organization, Hike+Heal! Join us for a special day in nature as we hike together celebrating the generations that have come before us and those still growing! Bring your parents, children, grandparents, or chosen family as we honor the ties that bind us across time. Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one, this intergenerational hike is a meaningful way to connect, honor, and move together. We’ll engage in interactive
Photo by Stacey Gray Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we begin our hike. Join Friends of the Wissahickon as we kick off the 10th annual All Trails Challenge at the Valley Green Inn with a hike, followed by drinks and snacks at the Valley Green Inn with Conshohocken Brewing Co.. Just looking for some more information about the Challenge and how to get started? Use the second of the forms
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.
Join us as we gather to socialize a little and do energy healing for those who wish to receive a healing.Join Our Free Monthly Healing Circle – A Space for Connection & RenewalJoin us on the first Saturday of every month at 10 AM at Valley Green Inn, Philadelphia, PA, for a FREE Healing Circle in the heart of nature. ***PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO HEALING CIRCLE IN AUGUST***✨ Open to everyone—whether you’d like to receive healing, offer healing, or simply sit in a space of positive energy and connection.💫 Experience various forms of energy healing and guided intentions
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis.
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Do you want to help keep a beloved natural landmark beautiful? Then join us for a litter clean-up at Devil’s Pool! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With
Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Do you want to help keep a beloved natural landmark beautiful? Then join us for a litter clean-up at Devil’s Pool every Tuesday morning this summer! Please note that unlike our other public volunteer days, these clean-ups will run from 9:30am-12:30pm. All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage
Valley Green Inn Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 3 at 6 PM to review the past year, elect members to the Board of Directors, and learn about upcoming projects and Friends of the Wissahickon’s plans for stewardship in 2025. We will also be joined by Sarah Clark Stewart, the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Streets’ Trails and Transportation Manager, who will share more about the Wissahickon Gateway Project. Between 2009-2024, Sarah worked at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia as Policy Director, Deputy Director and Executive Director, a role she
Photo courtesy of Wayne Cozzolino 1987 for the Association of Public Art Join Friends of the Wissahickon and the iconic Philadelphia artist behind the Wissahickon’s own Fingerspan Bridge, Jody Pinto, to close FOW’s spring Valley Talk series. If you’ve walked along the Orange Trail south of Livezey Dam, you’ve been transported by the wonder of form and function of Fingerspan, a landmark structure in the park since 1987 which was commissioned by the Association for Public Art. Discover its inspiration, design, and the passionate community members who collaborated to build and install this steel bridge. Jody Pinto lives and works
Photos courtesy of Stacey Gray At Valley Green Inn You are cordially invited to Friends of the Wissahickon’s second annual Backyard Bash, right in Philadelphia’s backyard, the Wissahickon Valley Park. Bring out your family and friends to the Valley Green Inn for an afternoon of live tunes, delicious roadhouse classics like catfish n’ waffles, backyard BBQ games, and a photo booth! Make some memories with us on May 2nd, 2025. All ticket levels include food and fun! Register below!
Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Valley Green Inn Get to know the birds around Wissahickon Valley Park on Part 1 of this four-part series of guided bird walks, hosted by Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Join all the guided walks to better understand the various habitats and birds found within, or come for just one walk! Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer from Philadelphia, PA. Troy’s work focuses on capturing and showcasing the remarkable colors,