Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy team for a volunteer workday at FDR Park’s Meadow Lake!

Volunteers will plant native trees and shrubs around Meadow Lake and install protective cages and tree guards. Work may also include watering newly planted trees. These efforts will help restore habitat, support local wildlife, and strengthen the park’s natural ecosystem.

This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, work alongside your colleagues, and make a lasting impact on one of Philadelphia’s most unique natural spaces. No prior experience is necessary—we’ll provide the tools, snacks, materials, and guidance you need.

Thank you for helping us grow a healthier and more resilient FDR Park!

Parking & Meeting Location:
Please use the parking across from the Anna C. Verna Playground. Look for our green tent when you arrive.

Volunteer Project Options
Volunteers can choose from several projects, including:

• Planting
• Watering
• Tree protection installation
• Trash cleanup

About FDR Park
FDR Park is a 348-acre estuary park in South Philadelphia, serving both local neighbors and visitors with active recreation areas and unique ecological habitats. Work at FDR Meadow Lake supports the FDR Park Plan—Philadelphia’s largest public-facing climate resilience investment—designed to expand access, restore natural systems, and build a more resilient future for all.

Event Timeline
9:00 AM – Arrival & Registration
9:10 AM – Welcome Remarks, Project Overview & Safety Talk
9:20 AM – Group Photo
9:25 AM – Projects Begin
11:45 AM – Wrap Up & Gather Tools
11:55 AM – Closing Remarks
12:00 PM – Event Ends

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Closed-toe shoes are required (boots or sturdy sneakers preferred).
• Long pants and long sleeves are strongly recommended for protection.
• Bring a reusable water bottle—refill stations will be available.
• Gloves are required. We will provide them, but feel free to bring your own.
• Optional: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.

PARKING/GETTING THERE: Use the parking lot across from the Anna C. Verna Playground. Look for our green tent when you arrive.

• Plenty of free parking is available in the park.
• The park is easily accessible by the SEPTA Orange/Broad Street subway line, as well as Bus 17.
• We recommend using the 20th Street bike lane to access the park via bicycle.

**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