May 16th, 2020

May 16th is Wellness Day for Love Your Park at Home!

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May 16th is Wellness Day during Love Your Park @ Home! Here are all the things you can learn, share, and do to celebrate wellness in Philly parks.

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LEARN: How to meditate with Nicole Miller (via Zoom at 11am)

Take a moment to be still, learn about, and practice meditation with local yoga teacher and personal coach, Nicole Taylor of Evolve Philadelphia.

Register for free

SHARE: How do Philly parks help you stay healthy?

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Share how Philly's parks are part of your health & wellness routine, or how Philly's parks help you stay healthy. Tag #loveyourpark.

DO: Stretching exercises with We Walk PHL! 

Stretching is an important part of being active, even for walking. It is best to stretch warm muscles, so stretching after a brief warm-up and/or at the end of the walk is recommended. Learn key stretching exercises from the folks at We Walk PHL and all the ways they’re keeping active.

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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

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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