Friends of Wissahickon to Host Ice Cream Social

The Friends of the Wissahickon invites the community to their annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 21, on the lawn outside their office 
in Chestnut Hill from 3-6 p.m. 

This event features free ice cream, music, environmental activities for the whole family, and the chance to meet with staff and volunteers. Members of the Friends of the Wissahickon are encouraged to wear their t-shirts and hats.

FOW’s office is located at 8708 Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. For more information about FOW or the Ice Cream Social, visit www.fow.org or call 
215-247-0417. 

About Friends of the Wissahickon

The Friends of the Wissahickon, founded in 1924, is a non-profit organization 
dedicated to preserving the Wissahickon Valley. FOW works in partnership with 
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to restore historical structures throughout 
the park, eliminate invasive plant species, monitor watershed management 
issues, and restore trails throughout the Wissahickon Valley Park with its 
Sustainable Trails Initiative. Follow FOW on Facebook and Twitter. For more 
information or to become a member, visit www.fow.org.