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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 Senior Naturalist Kristy Morley to discover and unlock the potential of the “best camera” that we all have in our pockets for nature photography. We’ll cover some basic principles of photographic composition and then dive into how to get the best photos out of whatever device you have.
Nature Program
Family Friendly
The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz invites community scientists from across North America to come together with the shared goal of helping to protect and conserve the beloved and emblematic monarch butterfly. Join Senior Naturalist, Kristy Morley at one of the sessions to monitor milkweed plants for monarch eggs and caterpillars as well as adult monarch butterflies. No experience necessary, all training will be done on-site.
Community Science
Take a tour of Montgomery County's only water-powered gristmill and experience many hands-on, family-friendly demonstrations.
Local History
Celebrate traditions from times past at the Fall Mill Festival. Take a tour of Montgomery County's only water-powered gristmill and experience many hands-on, family-friendly activities including the blacksmith shop, wool spinning, tin smithing, corn husk dolls, sack races, and more!
Please join us for this year’s Green Ribbon Gathering (formerly the Gala), our signature fundraising event.
Enjoy a Sunday Funday amid the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek. This family & dog friendly event will have food trucks, local craft breweries, and live music.
