Evenings with PPR Stewardship: Parkside-Evans Rec Trail
Parkside-Evans Rec Center
September 28th
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Help clean up and beautify a trail next to Parkside-Evans Rec Center! Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Stewardship Team for a volunteer project to pick up trash, clear trails, and remove overgrown invasive species. 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 may not be accessible nearby. These events will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder or severe weather conditions!
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Second Saturday at Cobbs Creek Park
Cobbs Creek Park
October 10th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Help clean up and beautify the a trail in Cobbs Creek Park! Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for a volunteer project to clear the trail, pick up trash, and remove invasive plants. All tools and materials will be provided- including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own). Please note restrooms are not available at this location, and volunteers should bring plenty of water for themselves. This event will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder or severe weather conditions!
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Second Saturday at Haddington Woods
Haddington Woods
December 12th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Help Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and our volunteer forest stewards maintain Haddington Woods! During this workday, we will be clearing invasive vines and plants within an "exclosure", or a fenced-off area that protects new trees from invasive plans or animals that may harm it. Come learn from those who take care of the area, prevent vines from smothering our younger trees, and maintain the health of our urban forests.
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Second Saturday at Boxer's Trail
Boxer's Trail- East Fairmount Park
January 9th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Help Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and our volunteer forest stewards take care of Boxer's Trail in East Fairmount Park. During this workday, we will be clearing invasive vines and plants along the trail. Come learn from those who take care of the area, prevent vines from smothering our younger trees, and maintain the health of our urban forests. We will be meeting at Mount Pleasant Mansion to start the workday.
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