Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation team for a volunteer planting workday at the Belmont Wetlands in West Fairmount Park on Wednesday, April 15th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

This volunteer event is open to all ages and people of all abilities. Anyone interested is welcome to participate.

Please use the mid- and low-Belmont Plateau parking lot.

Volunteers will be able to select their project, including:

• Planting & protecting native trees
• Watering trees and shrubs
• Trash cleanup as needed

EVENT TIMELINE

9:00 am: Arrival and Registration
9:15 am: Welcome Remarks, Project & Safety Overview

9:30 am: Begin Projects

9:30 am: Group Photo
11:45 am: Call to Stop Work and gather Tools
11:55 am: Closing Remarks
12:00 pm: Event Ends

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).
• We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling.
• Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
• You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.

**Please don’t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.** 

 INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL

• This workday will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions, the workday will be canceled and registrants will be notified.

QUESTIONS? Please reach out to eduenas@myphillypark.org

Looking for more ways to support our work? Play it forward for Philly parks! Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Fair Play Campaign is creating healthy park infrastructure, expanding people-centered programs, and preparing our organization for the future. Learn more and get involved at fairplayphilly.org