Civic Engagement

Environment

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday at the Skew Arch Bridge on Thursday, September 19th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 
This volunteer event requires hiking to the workday location. Anyone interested is welcome to participate.

Together we will work on:
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<li>Removing organic debris and invasive plants from the sides of the Skew Arch Bridge</li>
<li>Trash pick-up</li>
<li>Removing small to medium-sized trees and shrubs from the top of the bridge</li>
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History
"The Skew Arch Bridge in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park was built in the late 1800s for the Fairmount Park Transit Company's trolley line, which opened in 1897."&nbsp;

Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel You will see our green tent across from the Chamounix Mansion parking lot.

**Please don&rsquo;t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.**

Schedule
8:30 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; FPC set-up &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Volunteers arrive and sign in 9:15 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Welcome remarks, projects, and safety overview 9:20 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Group photo&nbsp; 9:30 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Begin projects 11:45 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stop project tasks and gather tools 11:50 am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Group photo at the end of the event 12:00 pm &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Event ends

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
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In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
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Sturdy,&nbsp;closed-toe shoes&nbsp;like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).
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We strongly recommend wearing&nbsp;long pants&nbsp;that cover your ankles and&nbsp;long sleeves&nbsp;to protect your arms.
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Please bring a&nbsp;reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling.
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Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
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You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.&nbsp;
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GETTING THERE/PARKING: 3250 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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**Please don&rsquo;t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.**&nbsp;
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INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL
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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.
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QUESTIONS?&nbsp;Please reach out to eduenas@myphillypark.org
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We will meet at the Chamounix Mansion parking lot

Eduardo Duenas

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