GTown Clean Up at Gilbert Stuart Park
September 28th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Gilbert Stuart Park is a pocket park that was the former studio of Gilbert Stuart, the artist who painted George Washington's portrait on the dollar bill. Today the park features spring bulbs, crape myrtle and a variety of mature trees. Located on Germantown Avenue, this park can be reached by the 23 bus.
Join the Parks & Rec Stewardship Team to help remove disruptive weeds and vines at Gilbert Stuart Park. A small, dedicated group can make a big impact at this site!
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1st Sundays Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup - Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Thomas Ave
Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Thomas Ave
October 1st
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Join the Cobbs Creek Cleanup team to tackle the three Ts: trash, trails, and trees.
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1st Sundays Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup - Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Thomas Ave
Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Thomas Ave
October 1st
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Join the Cobbs Creek Cleanup team to tackle the three Ts: trash, trails, and trees.
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1st Saturdays Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup
Cobbs Creek Park, Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Whitby Ave
October 7th
9:00am – 11:00am
Join the Cobbs Creek Cleanup team to tackle the three Ts: trash, trails, and trees.
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1st Saturdays Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup
Cobbs Creek Park, Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Whitby Ave
October 7th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Cobbs Creek Cleanup team to tackle the three Ts: trash, trails, and trees.
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Cobbs Creek Pkwy Clean-up 1st Sundays
October 8th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Please join Renee, one of the Cobbs Creek Park Ambassadors, to tackle the three Ts: trash, trails, and trees. To register please email Renee at Renee.Pearlman@gmail.com, Bring nothing (except your enthusiasm!). Gloves and equipment like trash bags, buckets, and trash pickers will be provided. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Meet us near 63rd & Market.
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2nd Sundays Cobbs Creek Park Clean up!!!
Please meet at Baltimore Ave & 61st St
October 8th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Every 2nd Sunday at 2 pm, volunteer Larry Szmulowicz does birding and leads volunteers in cleaning up Cobbs Creek Park along the creek path starting at 61st St & Baltimore Ave. Trash removal from trail, creek, and surrounding woods preserves this area for all to enjoy and prevents trash from traveling elsewhere in the watershed area.
All tools and materials will be provided, including work gloves.
Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Regarding Covid safety protocols, the large area will facilitate distancing. Bring your own mask.
Please email Larry at LarryCobbsCreek@gmail.com to sign up and for more information.
Thanks for your help.
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GTown Clean Up at Cliveden Park
October 12th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cliveden Park is a treasure in east Germantown. It's rolling hills and majestic trees are a haven for neighbors, birds, and wildlife. A historic house sits on the western side of the park and is used to this day for community events and elections. It is a 10 minute walk from the Washington Lane SEPTA station, and can be reached by 18 bus route along Chew Avenue and XH bus nearby on Washington Lane.
Join the Parks & Rec Stewardship Team to help remove disruptive weeds and vines along a hillside and near the green stormwater infrastructure onsite.
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2nd Saturdays Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup!
Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
October 14th
9:00am – 11:00am
Please join Kevin and the Cobbs Creek Cleanup team to remove litter, cut back invasive vines, and more!
To register or to get information contact Kevin at KevinInTheHall@gmail.com or call 215-425-3874
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Second Saturday at Haddington Woods
October 14th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Help preserve the forests of Cobbs Creek Park. Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for a restoration project to remove invasive vines and shrubs.
Project leaders will be on site to guide the work. All tools and materials will be provided, including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own). Please note, restrooms are not available and volunteers should bring plenty of water for themselves.
This event will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder!
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