Second Saturdays

Join us for an open volunteer workday on the second Saturday of every month to restore Philadelphia's natural areas. Workdays rotate to a different park every month and offer hands-on experiences with ecological restoration projects around the city.

Second Saturday volunteers plant and care for trees, remove invasive plants, keep our waterways clean, and have a special opportunity to learn about the City's ongoing efforts to restore Philadelphia's natural areas. Spend time outdoors with us, as we explore and help preserve Philadelphia's natural lands!

No experience necessary. All are welcome. Come and learn with us.

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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