MLK Day of Service 2025

• Removing invasive species
• Trail maintenance
• Trash pick-up
• Cleaning/recovering the sidewalk path

Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel
Wynnefield Ave & N Georges Hill Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131

EVENT TIMELINE:
10:00 AM - Volunteer check-in & group photo!
10:15 AM - Begin workday
11:45 AM - Wrap-up workday
12:00 PM - Big thank you!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. 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).
• Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
• We will provide bug spray, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and wipes.
• You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling. We will also provide snacks.

PARKING/GETTING THERE:

• Look for the green Fairmount Park Conservancy tent on-site
• There is plenty of free street parking available. As always, NEVER leave valuables in your car!
• There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.

In the event of severe weather conditions, the event will be canceled, and attendees will be notified.

QUESTIONS? Please reach out to eduenas@myphillypark.org  

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