Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM to celebrate Earth Day in West Fairmount Park. Together, we will work on:

• Removing invasive species
• Tree care: weeding & mulching native trees
• Trash pick-up

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

Belmont Plateau has long been a gathering place for moments that shape our future — from the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, America’s first World’s Fair, to the nation’s first Earth Day celebration in 1970. This Earth Day, we’re proud to continue that legacy of stewardship and collective impact.

EVENT TIMELINE:1:00 PM – Volunteer check-in

1:10 PM – Project overview & tool safety

1:20 PM – Begin workday

3:45 PM – Wrap-up workday

4:00 PM – Big thank you & group photo!

MEETING LOCATION:
2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia. PA 19131

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 plenty of 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.

In the event of severe weather conditions, the event will be canceled and attendees 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