Valley Green Inn

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,

Photo courtesy of Rick Miller You know that bees are important and serve an indispensable role as pollinators, keeping our neighborhoods beautiful with flowering plants and keeping our crops fruitful. But do you have your bee basics down? Friends of the Wissahickon is buzzing to close the Fall installment of our 100th anniversary Valley Talk series with David Harrod, President of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild. Join us as David lectures on all things bees: native bees, honeybees, beekeeping in Philadelphia, and how you can support your favorite pollinators in urban and suburban environments! David Harrod is a dedicated beekeeper and

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a litter clean-up at Devil’s Pool! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Marisa Miller

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn 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 weekly stewardship days, we will be starting at 9:30. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with

Meeting at Valley Green Inn Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a morning clean-up at Devil’s Pool! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. For more information contact Marisa

Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 6 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 2023. We will also be joined by Jude Husein, the Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate, who will speak to us about the importance of community support for green spaces. Registration is required for this event.  Limited seats will be available at the Valley Green Inn, and this event will also be