Join Fairmount Park Conservancy Staff and the Cobbs Creek Ambassadors on Monday, January 19, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a Volunteer Workday at Cobbs Creek Park.

Depending on volunteer turnout, we may split into smaller groups to work at nearby locations.

Together, we will work on trash pick-up.

We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

EVENT TIMELINE:

10:00 AM – Volunteer check-in
10:10 AM – Project overview & tool safety

10:20 AM – Begin workday

11:45 AM – Wrap-up workday
12:00 PM – Big thank you & group photo!

MEETING LOCATION:

Walnut St & S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Look for our green tent when you arrive at the intersection.

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.

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PARKING/GETTING THERE:

• Look for the green Fairmount Park Conservancy tent on-site
• There is plenty of free parking available. 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.

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QUESTIONS? Please reach out to amussett@myphillypark.org

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