Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House

Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House The Wissahickon Environmental Center is part of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. It is located at the northern end of the Wissahickon Valley Park.

We provide a range of programming for school groups and the public.
The Wissahickon Environmental Center provides environmental education to families throughout Philadelphia, offering public and school programming. As park of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, we also "advance the prosperity of our city and the progress of her people through intentional and sustained stewardship of publ

ic land and waterways as well as through safe, stimulating recreation, environmental and cultural centers. We help Philadelphia and its citizens grow by connecting people to the natural world, to each other, and to fun, physical and social opportunities." Any use of any part of the Tree House, Andorra Natural Area, Wissahickon, or the Fairmount Park System requires a permit. [email protected] for details.

08/25/2026

WEC hosted a Bowerbird, Follow The Sound event with music by Paul Giess and Marquise Lindsey-Bradley on Sunday. Bowerbird’s next event is at Awbury Arboretum in September.

Announcing our Fall 2026 Calendar! Please note that programs may be added throughout the season. Always check Facebook...
08/24/2026

Announcing our Fall 2026 Calendar! Please note that programs may be added throughout the season. Always check Facebook for the most up to date information.

https://www.bowerbird.org/event/follow-the-sound-aug-2026/
08/22/2026

https://www.bowerbird.org/event/follow-the-sound-aug-2026/

Bowerbird is pleased to present a morning birdwalk at Wissahickon Park led by Tony Croasdale with two performances by Paul Giess on trumpet and Marquise Lindsey-Bradley on clarinet. Please take note of the weather and dress accordingly with appropriate footwear. Meet at the Wissahickon Environmental...

Our Tie-Dye event was a success! We made some awesome t-shirts. A great way to end the summer.
08/20/2026

Our Tie-Dye event was a success! We made some awesome t-shirts. A great way to end the summer.

A few spots have opened for tie dye tomorrow. Please bring a washed, t-shirt if new. And do not use fabric softener or ...
08/18/2026

A few spots have opened for tie dye tomorrow. Please bring a washed, t-shirt if new. And do not use fabric softener or drier sheets.

Make your very own tie dye shirt!

08/12/2026

No drinking in the woods!

No dogs in the frog pond! Please leash your dogs!
08/12/2026

No dogs in the frog pond! Please leash your dogs!

A young girl on last month's butterfly walk was very interested in Monarch Butterflies. We turned over a bunch of milkw...
08/10/2026

A young girl on last month's butterfly walk was very interested in Monarch Butterflies. We turned over a bunch of milkweed leaves looking for eggs and found these newly emerged caterpillars instead. As most of us know by now, Monarchs must lay their eggs on plants in the Milkweed family. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is contributing to increasing their population by planting Common Milkweed and Butterfly W**d in the meadow. If you plant milkweed species in your yard, you too, may experience the brilliant orange and black of Monarchs visiting you. And maybe they will lay eggs!

Address

300 W Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19118

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12156859285

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