Civic Engagement

Environment

Park Cleanup

<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Join<strong><span> Fairmount Park Conservancy </span></strong>and <strong><span>Philadelphia Parks and Recreation </span></strong>staff for a family-friendly MLK Day of Service along Wynnefield Avenue &amp; N Georges Hill Drive in West Fairmount Park.<strong><span> This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 25th, from 10 AM to 12 PM, at the same location.</span></strong>&nbsp;</div>
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<div>This volunteer event is open to all ages and abilities. All tools and materials for the workday will be provided, including gloves.</div>
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<div>Together, we will work on:</div>
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<div>Removing invasive species</div>
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<div>Trail maintenance</div>
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<div>Trash pick-up</div>
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<div>Cleaning/recovering the sidewalk path</div>
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<p><b>Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel</b><br><span>Wynnefield Ave &amp; N Georges Hill Dr,&nbsp;</span><span>Philadelphia, PA 19131</span></p>
<p><span></span><br><br><b>EVENT TIMELINE:</b><br>10:00 AM - Volunteer check-in &amp; group photo!<br>10:15 AM - Begin workday<br>11:45 AM - Wrap-up workday<br>12:00 PM - Big thank you!</p>
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<p><b>KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:</b><b></b></p>
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<li>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.</li>
<li>Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).</li>
<li>Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.</li>
<li>We will provide bug spray, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and wipes.</li>
<li>You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.</li>
<li>Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling. We will also provide snacks.</li>
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<p><br><b>PARKING/GETTING THERE:</b></p>
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<li>Look for the green Fairmount Park Conservancy tent on-site</li>
<li>There is plenty of free street parking available. As always, NEVER leave valuables in your car!</li>
<li>There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.</li>
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<p><br><i>In the event of severe weather conditions, the event will be canceled, and attendees will be notified.</i><br><br><b>QUESTIONS?</b><span>&nbsp;</span>Please reach out to<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:eduenas@myphillypark.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eduenas@myphillypark.org</a><span>&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><br><b>Looking for more ways to support our work?<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://myphillypark.org/support/donate/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://myphillypark.org/support/donate/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1705687034958000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ki8DAsSaKKzbUEo1cUC9D" rel="noopener">Become a Supporter</a><span>&nbsp;</span></b>of Fairmount Park Conservancy to help ensure that Philadelphia&rsquo;s parks are enhanced for generations to come!</p>

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Park along the road at N Georges Hill Dr Philadelphia, PA 19131

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