Manayunk Area Nonprofit Spotlight: Friends of the Wissahickon

MANAYUNK, PA -- While Manayunk is known for its bustling downtown district, small businesses, history, and entrepreneurial spirit, there are several local nonprofits in the surrounding area working tirelessly to ensure that the region can fulfill it's potential.

The Friends of the Wissahickon is one such organization, working to protect the unique environment of the Wissahickon Valley, an oasis of nature in the heart of the city.

Nonprofit: Friends of the Wissahickon

Executive Director: Maura McCarthy

Founded: 1924

Address: 40 W. Evergreen Avenue, Suite 108, Philadelphia, PA, 19118-2234

Website: http://www.fow.org

Contact: office@fow.org

Mission Statement: "The mission of the Friends of the Wissahickon is to preserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein."

Upcoming Events:

• Winter Solstice Walk, December 21
• Trails Less Traveled III: Bushwhacking in Andorra, December 26
• A Holiday Season Winter Walk With Bruce Wagner, December 28

How you can help: Volunteers are needed on a variety of projects.

Help protect the watershed by investing a rain barrel.

Encourage local municipalities to sign the Clean Water Partnership.

To become a member or to donate to FOW, see here.

Image courtesy Wayne Heinze.