Stantec Volunteers at the Trolley Trail Gateway

Friday, October 1st, 2021 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (ET)
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About

Join us for a private volunteer service day for the Stantec team, hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy. Together, we will work on removing non-native invasive plants and vines, tending some newly planted trees, and planting a few more!

Timeline for Event
9:00 am     Arrival and Sign-In
9:15 am     Welcome Remarks, Project & Safety Overview
9:30 am     Begin Projects
11:45 am   Call to Stop Work & Gather Tools
12:00 pm   Event Ends

Projects
  • Tree Planting
  • Vine and weed removal
  • Trail clearing/closing
What to Wear and Bring
  • We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.
  • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip flops, or sandals).
  • Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling.
  • Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
  • You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses. 
  • In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel
Please meet at out Park Hub in the large parking lot on Chamounix Drive near South Chamounix Drive.
  • There is plenty of parking!
  • There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.
  • Buses 38 and 40 stop along nearby Belmont Avenue, but please be extremely careful walking from these stops as there are no sidewalks and vehicles tend to speed in this area.
Additional Details
  • We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the project, including gloves
  • We will provide snacks and a water cooler to refill your bottles
  • We will provide bug spray, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and wipes
  • Please bring a mask
 
 
 
Positions
0 Remaining
Age Limit
18 and up
Social
Requirement Details
This workday is for employees of Stantec only.
Perks
All participants will receive a free, one-year membership to Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Parking Details
Free parking is available at the site.
Sustainable Development Goals
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9 Positions Filled | 9 Impacts | 27 Hours

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