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Our Mission
We inspire and engage diverse communities of people to protect, steward, and enjoy the land and waterways of the Wissahickon Valley.
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Volunteer hours supported stewardship and trails projects, and the Community Science and Creek Watch programs
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Students from 9 local schools participate in our environmental education program annually
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Gallons of stormwater managed by green stormwater projects annually
Protect Birds. Support Science.
Symbolically adopt a bird and receive a personalized certificate and info about your species!
Your support funds vital bird banding research through our MAPS program—helping protect birds like the Song Sparrow
Together, we can ensure our skies stay full of song. Available for a limited time.
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This is a unique hike for the serious hiker: an amazing loop-hike connecting various preserved lands and taking you from the creek through woods, fields, and farmland. We will hike through the Camp Woods, Armentrout Preserve, Briar Hill Preserve, Prophecy Creek Park, Willow Lake Farm, and the Green Ribbon Trail.
Hike
Join us for an easy, family friendly bird walk at Willow Lake Farm. All skill levels are welcome. We'll explore the diversity of habitats on this preserve as we hope to encounter some late spring migrants as well as look for signs of breeding activity among our resident species.
Birding
Family Friendly
Everyone
Birders
Join us for an open house at the Evans-Mumbower Mill, Montgomery County's only water-powered gristmill. There you will have the opportunity to see history come to life and experience many hands-on, family-friendly demonstrations - including blacksmithing and wool spinning!
Local History
Family Friendly
Everyone
Come and enjoy the beauty of the Green Ribbon Trail and get a workout in at the same time! Power hiking involves going as fast as possible without actually running and while maintaining a strong and smooth form. This monthly hike is for those looking to improve their fitness, efficiency, and endurance while navigating paved and dirt trails. The group will do a total of 60 (intense) minutes on the trail and will start and end back at Penllyn Woods Community Building.
Hike
Let’s Go Birding Together intentionally welcomes the LGBTQ+ community to come learn about birds and birding.
Nature Program
Birders
Everyone
Family Friendly
Join us for a walk at Four Mills Nature Reserve with Herbalist and Forager, Alison Rohde, who will help us get to know our local plants.
Nature Program
Everyone
Support Wissahickon Trails and enjoy free libations from local businesses.
Hike Local. Drink Local.
Purchase an Ales for Trails Passport for $50 from Wissahickon Trails and receive one free item at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
Your participation supports both our local businesses crafting delicious beverages and Wissahickon Trails’ efforts to protect open space, maintain the trails and improve water quality in the Wissahickon watershed.
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What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area of land that channels rainfall and snowmelt to a common body of water, such as creeks, streams, and rivers. The Wissahickon watershed is 64 square miles and covers portions of Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. It is defined by the land-area where rainfall and snowmelt flows into the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries.
Trailblazer
I love Wissahickon Trails [formerly WVWA] and what it brings to our communities - hiking, outdoor recreation, from very active running to very quiet contemplation or bird watching - it's all amazing. My hope and my goal is to keep working with them to introduce more people to this beautiful set of trails. To keep building trail connections to the neighborhoods where people live.
Harm Scherpbier, Volunteer
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Represent Wissahickon Trails and support your local trails, wildlife, and waterways! A portion of every sale will be donated to Wissahickon Trails.
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