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Friends of the Wissahickon

Also called: Wissahickon Valley Park

Volunteers who look after the trails, streams and woods of Wissahickon Valley Park. They hold public service days to clear drains, fix trails, pull invasive plants and pick up litter.

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What they do

Join a registered service day to work on trails, plant, pull invasive vines and pick up trash. Trained volunteer corps take on longer roles such as trail ambassadors and crew leaders.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Weekly crews work on Wednesday and Sunday mornings. Other service days, including Thursday and Saturday events from 9 am to noon, are posted on the Volunteer Service Days page, and registration is required for each one.

Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning

Wissahickon Valley Park

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a service day on the Volunteer Service Days page and click its date to register. The meeting place and details arrive by email before the day..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A service day is a morning of hands-on park work, such as trash pickup, removing invasive plants, planting, graffiti removal, and trail fixes, and the tasks change from week to week. The group describes service days as fun and educational, and a chance to meet other park stewards. Listed Thursday and Saturday events run 9 am to noon, and weather cancellations are posted by 8 am.

Tips for your first visit

  • Wear long pants, closed sturdy shoes (no open-toed shoes), and clothes you do not mind getting dirty.
  • Bring work gloves, sun protection such as a hat and sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.
  • Check for a weather cancellation by 8 am on the day. Events are called off for heavy rain or snow, thunder and lightning, or high winds.
  • Teens 14 to 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the service day waiver form. Children under 14 must come with an adult.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open to the public, with a clear way in: register for any listed service day on the site. The pages read do not say whether beginners are welcome, so this is not rated higher..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The group's pages list no fee to volunteer and no membership amounts.
How often
One time event

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Partly wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Most trails are not wheelchair accessible, and the group suggests Forbidden Drive as an alternative. Valley Green Inn has disabled parking and a drop-off area at its ramps.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

What to bring or wear: Work gloves, sturdy closed shoes, long pants, sun protection, and a reusable water bottle are recommended. The page does not say whether tools are provided.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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