We'll be removing purple loose strife, ludwigia, and recurring phragmite! We provide waders. Meet us at 1954 Pattison Ave, the first building on your right as you enter the park at 20th street.

Open Volunteer Workday – Parkside Edge Thursday, July 1st, 2025 TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) Join Fairmount Park Conservancy staff for a volunteer day at Parkside Edge. Together, we will work on plant care (weeding and mulching), watering, and trash removal. All tools, including gloves, will be provided.

Open Volunteer Workday – Parkside Edge Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) Join Fairmount Park Conservancy staff for a volunteer day at Parkside Edge. Together, we will work on plant care (weeding and mulching), watering, and trash removal. All tools, including gloves, will be provided.

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a Volunteer Clean Up and Happy Hour at Phase One! Volunteers will assist with litter pick-up, graffiti removal, weed removal, and other park management duties. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the day-to-day maintenance of the Rail Park and connect with other people in the community. All supplies will be provided, plus light refreshments! Clean Ups will be hosted on the second Wednesday of the month through October 2025. Sign up for a shift below!

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Thursday, July 10th, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM for a volunteer workday at the Trolley Trail on S. Chamounix Drive in West Fairmount Park. Together, we will work on: Removing invasive species Trash pick-up Trail maintenance Tree care, weeding & mulching We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

Attention all Yoga Buddies & Nature Helpers join us monthly for Stretch & Protect: Kids/Family Yoga and Park Stewardship at Malcolm X Park Yoga 9AM-9:30AM Malcolm X Park Cleanup 10AM - Noon Kids must be accompanied by an adult companion during yoga sessions All tools provided for cleanups

Join Fairmount Park for a volunteer workday at Pattison Lagoon on Thursday, July 24th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. In 2024, the north area of the lagoon was revitalized—clearing invasive species and trash, and with the help of the Phillies and other groups, planting native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses to support local wildlife. This year, we need your help to care for and establish these plantings. Join us in making a lasting impact on Pattison Lagoon’s ecosystem. Let’s continue this important work together! This volunteer event is open to all ages and people of all abilities. Anyone interested is welcome to participate. Please use the Anna C. Verna Playground parking lot. Volunteers will be able to select their project, including: * Tree care, weeding & mulching * Soil decompaction * Trash cleanup as needed

Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy on Tuesday, July 29th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a community volunteer workday at East Fairmount Park. Together, we will work on: Removing invasive species Tree care: weeding & mulching Trash pickup We will provide all the tools, supplies, snacks, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a Volunteer Clean Up and Happy Hour at Phase One! Volunteers will assist with litter pick-up, graffiti removal, weed removal, and other park management duties. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the day-to-day maintenance of the Rail Park and connect with other people in the community. All supplies will be provided, plus light refreshments! Clean Ups will be hosted on the second Wednesday of the month through October 2025. Sign up for a shift below!

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a Volunteer Clean Up and Happy Hour at Phase One! Volunteers will assist with litter pick-up, graffiti removal, weed removal, and other park management duties. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the day-to-day maintenance of the Rail Park and connect with other people in the community. All supplies will be provided, plus light refreshments! Clean Ups will be hosted on the second Wednesday of the month through October 2025. Sign up for a shift below!