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<p><strong data-start="119" data-end="201">Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Cobbs Creek Ambassadors for a Community Volunteer Workday!</strong></p>
<p data-start="205" data-end="359">Join us on Tuesday, September 29th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we help refresh the gardens at <strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center</span></strong> with watering, weeding, and trash pickup activities.</p>
<p data-start="361" data-end="455">We&rsquo;ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.&nbsp;</p>
<p data-start="457" data-end="495">We look forward to working with you!</p>
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<p><b>EVENT TIMELINE:</b></p>
<p><br>9:00 AM - Volunteer check-in<br>9:10 AM - Project overview &amp; tool safety</p>
<p>9:20 AM - Begin workday</p>
<p>11:45 AM - Wrap-up workday<br>12:00 PM - Big thank you &amp; group photo!</p>
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<p><strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">MEETING LOCATION: walking entrance, 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19139</span></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?&nbsp;</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?&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.fairplayphilly.org/" target="_blank">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">fairplayphilly.org</a></span></b></div>

Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9am - 12pm (ET)

Cobbs Creek Community Workday at Johnny Sample Rec. Center

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Cobbs Creek Community Workday at Johnny Sample Rec. Center

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