Civic Engagement

Environment

<p><strong data-start="119" data-end="201"><span>Join us on Friday, September 12th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM as we plant grasses and flowers at the </span><span>Johnny Sample Recreation Center at Cobbs Creek.</span></strong></p>
<p data-start="361" data-end="455">We&rsquo;ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.</p>
<p data-start="457" data-end="495">We look forward to working with you!</p>
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<p><strong>MEETING walking entrance: 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19139</strong></p>
<p><strong>You can park at <strong data-start="139" data-end="212">Laura Sims Skate House (210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19139)</strong>. Please carefully cross the street to reach the site.</strong></p>
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<div><b>KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:</b></div>
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<div>In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.</div>
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<div>Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).</div>
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<div>We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.</div>
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<div>Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling.</div>
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<div>Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.</div>
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<div>You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.</div>
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<div><b>INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL:</b></div>
<div>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.</div>
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<div><b>QUESTIONS? </b>Please reach out to eduenas@myphillypark.org &nbsp;</div>
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<div><b><span><b data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Looking for more ways to support our work? </b><a href="https://www.fairplayphilly.org/" target="_blank" title="https://www.fairplayphilly.org/" data-linkindex="0" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener">Play it forward for Philly parks!</a>&nbsp;Fairmount Park Conservancy&rsquo;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&nbsp;</span><span><a href="https://fairplayphilly.org/" target="_blank" title="https://fairplayphilly.org/" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener">fairplayphilly.org</a></span></b></div>

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Eduardo Duenas

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