The Friends of the Wissahickon in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties invites neighbors and friends to enjoy free ice cream at its 9th annual ice cream social on August 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside of its offices at 8708 Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill.

Join FOW for an afternoon of free ice cream from Bredenbeck’s Bakery, live music, nature activities for the whole family and the chance to meet with FOW staff and volunteers. Staff from the Wissahickon Environmental Center will also be there. FOW members are encouraged to wear their FOW t-shirts and hats to the event.

Green Mountain Energy is the sponsor of the event. Sponsors of the ice cream social include Rails to Trails Conservancy, Weaver’s Way Coop, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Clean Water Network.

For more information on programs and activities, visit the Friends of the Wissahickon website.

8/17/2015