Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Volunteer Workday at FDR Park's Meadow Lake! Monday, January 19 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Help us care for one of South Philadelphia's most unique natural spaces! Volunteers will work together to remove invasive species and litter around FDR Park's Meadow Lake. This effort prepares the site for Spring 2026 plantings of native trees and shrubs, which will support local wildlife and strengthen the park’s ecosystem. Your time and energy will make a lasting impact—thank you for being part of this important work! This volunteer event is open to all ages and abilities, and no experience is necessary. Parking & Meeting Location: Please use the parking lot next to the Anna C. Verna Playground. Look for our green tent when you arrive.

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation staff on Monday, January 19, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday celebrating MLK Day at Parkside Evans Playground. Depending on volunteer turnout, we may split into smaller groups to work at nearby locations, including the Parkside Tunnel and the steps to the Mann area. Together, we will work on: Removing invasive species Trash pick-up We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and The Discovery Center on Monday, January 19, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday celebrating the MLK Day of Service in East Fairmount Park. Together, we will work on removing invasive species and trash pick-up. Depending on volunteer turnout, we may split into smaller groups to work at nearby locations. We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

Volunteers (14+ yrs) are needed to help preserve and restore Philadelphia‘s open space. Join the Cobbs Creek Ambassadors for outdoor volunteer experiences on the Saturdays and Sundays of every month! Projects will rotate along Cobbs Creek Pkwy - from Woodland Ave to Market St. . Dates & Locations are listed below. We bring the tools, gloves, and expertise. You bring the energy! If you are bringing a group have them register here. We can handle groups up to 25 on a first come first served basis. We will let your group leader know when you reached our limit. Students, let me know if you need a Community Service form. Cobbs Creek Park Ambassadors: CobbsCreekParkAmbassadors@gmail.com

Meeting at Monastery Stables. There will be parking onsite at the Stables. Please note that there will NOT be bathroom access during the service day. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day, we will be giving back to our park, its users, the creek, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year, we will be completing a variety of projects around Monastery Stables, including removing invasive vines and cleaning up litter. This will not only make this area of the park more beautiful, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up We provide gloves, tools, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy Staff and the Cobbs Creek Ambassadors on Monday, January 19, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday celebrating MLK Day at Cobbs Creek Park. Depending on volunteer turnout, we may split into smaller groups to work at nearby locations. Together, we will work on: Removing invasive species Trash pick-up We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

Join us for our 6th annual MLK DAY OF SERVICE!!! We will have a variety of tasks to choose from: Phragmite removal, Food Forest prep, trash, and mulching. ALL AGES! Families and groups welcome! Corporate groups should email stewardship@fdrpark.org to register.

On behalf of Hunting Park United, we are pleased to invite you and your organization to participate in our MLK Day of Service Community Clean-Up on Monday, January 19. Each year, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by bringing community partners, residents, and volunteers together in service. This clean-up is an opportunity to support neighborhood beautification, strengthen partnerships, and demonstrate our shared commitment to the Hunting Park–East Tioga community. What to Expect Park and sidewalk clean-up Supplies provided (while available) Community service hours available Family-friendly volunteer opportunity We would be honored to have your organization join us by volunteering, sharing this opportunity with your networks, or supporting as a community partner. Please confirm participation or direct any questions to huntingparkunited@aol.com. Additional details, including the final meet-up location, will be shared closer to the event

Help preserve the forests of Fairmount Park! Join us for a restoration project to remove invasive vines & shrubs from a native planting site.