How do you want to engage with nature?
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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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Acres of land protected
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Gallons of stormwater managed by green stormwater projects annually
Our Mission
We inspire and engage diverse communities of people to protect, steward, and enjoy the land and waterways of the Wissahickon Valley in Montgomery County.
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Upcoming Events
The Biennial Wissahickon Photo Contest 2026 is presented by Friends of the Wissahickon, Wissahickon Trails, and Woodmere Art Museum. The photo contest kicks off April 1 and the deadline for submission is October 15. Winners will be announced October 29.
Photo Contest
Everyone
Join Dr. Laurie Smith, Superintendent of the Upper Dublin School District and Erin McCool, Director of Engagement at Wissahickon Trails, for a conversation about how schools and conservation organizations can work together to connect students with the natural world.
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Family Friendly
Join us in exploring Willow Lake Farm Preserve. This roughly 3-mile hike will take you through this unique nature preserve and showcase the trail connection to The Highlands Mansion and Gardens.
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All Hikers
Wissahickon Trails will be hosting monthly Serve The Preserve days and we invite you to join! These volunteer stewardship days will primarily take place within Penllyn Natural Area where we will conduct a series of projects designed to enrich the health of the plant and animal life of the preserve and improve the experience of trail users that visit.
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Take a tour of Montgomery County's only water-powered gristmill and experience many hands-on, family-friendly demonstrations. Explore how the power of water and gravity transformed food production and helped establish the surrounding community.
Local History
Family Friendly
Everyone
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. You’ll learn how to identify some of our most common native and invasive plants, their ecosystem impacts, and how they have traditionally been used for food and medicine.
Nature Program
Family Friendly
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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