Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday at Cobbs Creek Park!

Together, we will help care for one of Philadelphia’s most important natural spaces by:

• Planting native trees & shrubs
• Watering
• Tree cages & tree bark protector installation

In addition to making an impact through stewardship, volunteers will have the opportunity to join our Natural Lands team experts in an environmental education talk about Cobbs Creek’s plants and wildlife.  Come with us on a brief walk and talk to learn more about the park’s unique ecosystem!

No experience is necessary. We will provide all tools, gloves, supplies, and materials needed for the workday.

We are excited to partner with the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center for this event.

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, meet new people, and help improve the health and beauty of Cobbs Creek Park.

Everyone is welcome!

EVENT TIMELINE:9:00 AM – Volunteer check-in

9:10 AM – Project overview & tool safety

9:20 AM – Begin workday

11:00 AM – Wrap-up workday

11:10 AM – Nature Walk & Talk

12:00 PM – Big thank you & group photo!

MEETING LOCATION:
Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center at 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19143

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

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

PARKING/GETTING THERE:

• Look for the green Fairmount Park Conservancy tent and Parks & Rec vehicles on-site
• There is free parking available in the park. As always, NEVER leave valuables in your car!
• There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.

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