May 17th, 2020

May 17th is Gardening and Greening Day for Love Your Park at Home!

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May 17th is Gardening and Greening Day during Love Your Park at Home! Here are all the things you can learn, share, and do to celebrate gardening and greening in Philly parks.

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LEARN: How to make a native plant container garden (Video)

Gardening with plants and flowers native to the Philadelphia region is a great way to support nature and bring Philly's parks to your home! You don't even have to have a yard - a simple flower pot will do it. Learn how to get started with Dan Feeser, nursery manager at Bartram's Garden.

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SHARE: A photo of your garden or the garden beds in your local park

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Gardens give so much joy and beauty! We'd love to see your own garden or your local park's garden beds! Take a photo and share your garden on social media. Don't forget to tag #loveyourpark and @myphillypark and @philaparkandrec! 

DO: Take a tour of Master Arborist Lori Hayes' home garden and get tips!

Bonus: Enjoy these gardening activities and get involved! 

Click below to find out all of the gardening and greening volunteer opportunities you can join in Philadelphia.

All the ways to get involved in your community

The whole family will enjoy these gardening and greening activities, including a nature scavenger hunt!

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Our friends at the Philly Water Department are celebrating Love Your Park @ Home too! They originally planned to host a walking tour of the green stormwater infrastrucutre in Morris Park, but they've instead created an interactive storymap so you can take a virtual tour from home! Rain gardens are a critical part of the city's plan to improve our water quality, so take a few minutes to explore this exciting project. 

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Upcoming Love Your Park @ Home Events

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Park Archers at FDR Park

August 14th at 9:00am
3605 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19148

Come give volunteering a shot! Volunteers will sign in participants, manage lines, and serve as a resource for information about the park. You must be over the age of 16, but no archery experience or certification is required.

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Lemon Hill Steps

Friday Volunteer Day at Lemon Hill

August 14th at 10:00am
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Help clean up and beautify the trails at Lemon Hill! Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Stewardship Team for a volunteer project to clear trails, pick up trash, and remove overgrown plants. All tools and materials will be provided- including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own). Volunteers should bring water, sun protection, and snacks. Restrooms will be available at the Recreation Center nearby. These events will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder or severe weather conditions!

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Penn Treaty Park August Service Day

August 15th at 9:00am
1301 N Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Join us for a rewarding volunteer opportunity at Penn Treaty Park! We're coming together to clean and green this beloved community space. Volunteers are encouraged to water, weed the pollinator garden, and clean up litter. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and it's absolutely free to participate. Let's make a positive impact on our environment and enjoy a morning of giving back to our community. We hope to see you there! Tools provided.🌱

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