Franklin Park Volunteers at Georges Hill

Friday, October 8th, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm (ET)
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About

Join us for a private volunteer service day for the Franklin Park team, hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy. Together, we will work continue work on an forest restoration project near the Mann Center in West Fairmount Park. We will plant trees, remove nonnative invasive vines, and clean up trash and litter!

Timeline for Event
1:00pm     Arrival and Sign-In
1:15pm     Welcome Remarks, Project & Safety Overview
1:30pm     Begin Projects
3:45pm     Complete projects and collect tools
4:00pm     Event Ends

Projects
  • Tree planting
  • Invasive plant removal
  • Trash cleanup
What to Wear and Bring
  • We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.
  • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip flops, or sandals).
  • Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling.
  • Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
  • You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses. 
  • In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel
  • Please meet us  at the planting site on N Georges Hill Drive, just south of the intersection with Wynnefield Ave.
  • Parking is available along N Georges Hill Drive
  • There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.
  • Buses 40 stops nearby at Parkside & Wynnefield Avenues. This is approximately a five-minute walk away from the project site.
  • Please do not leave valuables in your car. 
Additional Details
  • We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the project, including gloves
  • We will provide snacks and a water cooler to refill your bottles
  • We will provide bug spray, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and wipes
  • Please bring a mask
 
 
 
Positions
0 Remaining
Age Limit
18 and up
Social
Requirement Details
This workday is for employees of Franklin Park only.
Perks
All participants will receive a free, one-year membership to Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Parking Details
Free parking is available at the site.
Sustainable Development Goals
GivePulse
17 Positions Filled | 17 Impacts | 51 Hours

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