Montgomery Wetland Weekly Volunteer Workday

Belmont Plateau
Philadelphia’s most scenic overlook, Belmont Plateau is a popular site for picnics, sports, and sunsets.  The Plateau was home to the world’s first Earth Day in 1970 where thousands rallied in support of bringing environmental concerns to the forefront of policy and culture. Fairmount Park Conservancy has been helping to maintain and steward Belmont Plateau for years. 

Meet-up Spot, Parking, Travel
Please meet across the street from the middle parking lot at Belmont Plateau - You will be able to see the FPC tent.
  

**Please don’t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.**

Join FPC staff, community leaders, and an awesome group of volunteers for weekly volunteer service days- sign up for one or more. Hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy. Together, we will work on:

- Removing invasive species

- Weeding tree pit

- Trash pick up

- Maintenance of trail entrance & more

Schedule:

Starting Tuesday, June 6th, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.


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 and light snacks.

·    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.

Additional Details

·   There is plenty of parking!

·   There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.

·   Buses 38 and 40 stop along nearby Belmont Avenue, but please be extremely careful. walking from these stops as there are no sidewalks and vehicles tend to speed in this area.

·    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 (optional).

Note: The location may change in the future