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<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Join<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>Fairmount Park Conservancy</strong>&nbsp;in kicking off Love Your Park Week with a volunteer workday at the Lemon Hill gateway in East Fairmount Park on<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>Saturday, May 9</strong>, from<span> <strong>9</strong></span><strong>:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM</strong>.</div>
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<div>Lemon Hill is the historic birthplace of Fairmount Park, and this summer, it will make history again as the host of Philadelphia&rsquo;s FIFA Fan Festival.</div>
<div><br>With Fairmount Park on the world stage this summer, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Comcast NBCUniversal are teaming up with local volunteers this spring to host a series of cleanups at the park&rsquo;s entryway near Boathouse Row. Volunteers will help to remove invasive plants, add flowering shrubs, and prepare this space to welcome thousands of visitors from all over the world.<br><br></div>
<div><b>Volunteer projects include:</b></div>
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<div>Removing invasive species<span>&nbsp;</span><i>(primary project)</i></div>
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<div>Trash pick-up</div>
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<div>Watering</div>
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<div>Fairmount Park Conservancy&rsquo;s expert staff will provide tools, gloves, and guidance; no experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm, Philly pride, and love for parks!</div>
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<div><strong>This event is part of the Lemon Hill Spring Cleanup Series presented by Comcast NBCUniversal.</strong></div>
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<h3 data-start="493" data-end="518">📍 MEET-UP LOCATION</h3>
<p data-start="519" data-end="688"><strong data-start="519" data-end="562">Let's meet across the street from the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center</strong><br data-start="562" data-end="565"><span data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">Look out for our green tent once you arrive</span>&nbsp;at the location.</p>
<p data-start="519" data-end="688"><br data-start="630" data-end="633"><strong>Please avoid leaving valuables visible in your vehicle.</strong></p>
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<h3 data-start="695" data-end="718">🕘 EVENT SCHEDULE</h3>
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<p data-start="721" data-end="755"><strong data-start="721" data-end="732">9:00 AM</strong> &mdash; Volunteer check-in</p>
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<p data-start="758" data-end="820"><strong data-start="758" data-end="769">9:15 AM</strong> &mdash; Welcome, project overview, and safety briefing</p>
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<p data-start="823" data-end="850"><strong data-start="823" data-end="834">9:20 AM</strong> &mdash; Group photo</p>
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<p data-start="853" data-end="883"><strong data-start="853" data-end="864">9:30 AM</strong> &mdash; Begin projects</p>
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<p data-start="886" data-end="926"><strong data-start="886" data-end="898">11:45 AM</strong> &mdash; Wrap up and tool return</p>
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<p data-start="929" data-end="965"><strong data-start="929" data-end="941">11:50 AM</strong> &mdash; Closing group photo</p>
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<p data-start="968" data-end="995"><strong data-start="968" data-end="980">12:00 PM</strong> &mdash; Event ends</p>
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<h3 data-start="1002" data-end="1029">👕 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO</h3>
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<p data-start="1032" data-end="1087">Wear comfortable clothes you don&rsquo;t mind getting dirty</p>
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<p data-start="1090" data-end="1159">Closed-toe shoes required (boots or sneakers &mdash; no sandals or flats)</p>
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<p data-start="1162" data-end="1207">Long pants and sleeves strongly recommended</p>
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<p data-start="1210" data-end="1268">Bring a reusable water bottle (refill stations provided)</p>
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<p data-start="1271" data-end="1317">Gloves required &mdash; provided or bring your own</p>
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<p data-start="1320" data-end="1350">Optional: hat and sunglasses</p>
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<h3 data-start="1357" data-end="1383">🌧 INCLEMENT WEATHER</h3>
<p data-start="1384" data-end="1509">This event will take place in light rain. In the case of heavy rain or severe weather, we will cancel and notify registrants.</p>
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<p data-start="1516" data-end="1567"><strong data-start="1516" data-end="1530">Questions?</strong> Contact <strong data-start="1539" data-end="1567"><a target="_blank" data-start="1541" data-end="1565">eduenas@myphillypark.org<span aria-hidden="true"></span></a></strong></p>
<p data-start="1569" data-end="1803" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="1569" data-end="1613">Want to support Philly parks year-round?</strong><br data-start="1613" data-end="1616">Play it forward with <a href="https://www.fairplayphilly.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fairmount Park Conservancy&rsquo;s <strong data-start="1666" data-end="1688">Fair Play Campaign</strong></a>, strengthening park infrastructure and expanding people-centered programs. Learn more at <a href="https://www.fairplayphilly.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong data-start="1778" data-end="1800">fairplayphilly.org</strong></a></p>

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