Lemon Hill Community Workday

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and the Lemon Hill Neighbors Association team for a volunteer workday at East Fairmount Park on Thursday, July 31st, from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. We will work around the steps and the Mansion area.

This volunteer event is open to people of all abilities. Anyone interested is welcome to participate.

Volunteers will be able to select their project, including:

• Removing invasive species
• Trash cleanup 
• Tree care (weeding and mulching as needed)
• Raking leaves

History

"Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century." 

Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel
Please use the street parking close to Lloyd Hall Recreation Center and in front of Lemon Hill Mansion.

**Please don’t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.**

Schedule

9: 45 am          FPC set-up     
10: 00 am        Volunteers arrive and check in
10: 15 am          Welcome remarks, projects, and safety overview
10: 20 am          Group photo 
10: 30 am          Begin projects
12: 15 pm        Stop project tasks and gather tools
12: 20 pm        Group photo at the end of the event
12:30 pm         Event ends

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).

• We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.

• 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. 

GETTING THERE/PARKING: 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130. You will be able to see our FPC green tent.

• Plenty of free parking is available in the park. 
  

**Please don’t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.** 

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL

• This workday will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions, the workday will be canceled and registrants will be notified.

QUESTIONS? Please reach out to eduenas@myphillypark.org

Looking for more ways to support our work? Play it forward for Philly parks! Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Fair Play Campaign is creating healthy park infrastructure, expanding people-centered programs, and preparing our organization for the future. Learn more and get involved at fairplayphilly.org