Join us for a Wednesday Weeding session to save our trees from invasive vines!
Date
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Time
8:30am - 10:30am
Location
N. Georges Hill Drive
N. Georges Hill Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Around ten years ago, we worked with the Phialdelphia Zoo to plant around 100 trees on George’s Hill. Today, these trees are being taken over by nonnative invasive vines like mile-a-minute. Help us rescue the trees and protect our forest!
No experience or special knowledge necessary – beginners welcome!
What to Wear & Bring
- Please wear long pants, and consider wearing long sleeves as well.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. We’ll provide jugs of water so you can refill.
- Please bring a mask (we will have extras available)
- Consider wearing a hat and sunblock.
- All tools and materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gloves.
Meet-Up Spot, Parking, Travel
Please meet us at the planting site on N Georges Hill Drive, just south of the intersection with Wynnefield Ave.
- Parking is available along N Georges Hill Drive
- There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.
- Buses 40 stops nearby at Parkside & Wynnefield Avenues. This is approximately a five-minute walk away from the project site.