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Environment
Our goal is to increase individual and corporate involvement to create cleaner, greener, safer neighborhoods.
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New Jersey Tree Foundation
Saturday, September 27, 9:00am-12:00pm
(10-50 volunteers needed; Camden, NJ/Saturdays)
Volunteers are needed to help community members plant trees and clean up Camden neighborhoods.
Project Leader:
Elise Schadler, 856-430-7077; elise.schadler@newjerseytreefoundation.org
Fisher Park TLC Days
Saturday, September 20, 9:00am-12:00pm
(5-30 volunteers needed; Olney/3rd Saturdays)
Projects in the park include planting, pruning and weeding, litter control, trail building and upkeep, and invasive plant removal. Please bring your favorite work gloves!
Project Leader:
Helen Grey-Harley, 267-575-0420(c), greyharley@yahoo.com
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Wednesday, September 10, 5:30pm-7:00pm (Gas Station Gardens)
Wednesday, September 24, 5:30pm-7:00pm (Triangle Garden)
(3-4 volunteers needed; Logan Square Area/2nd & 4th Wednesday)
Come out to help the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society keep Philadelphia Green by tending one of our neighborhood gardens. This is a great low-stress after-work activity. Reminder: You do not need to be a green thumb to be a volunteer.
Project Leader:
Susan Strawbridge, 215-988-8876, SStrawbridge@pennhort.org
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Saturday, September 20, 10:00am-12:00pm
(5-10 volunteers needed; Roxborough/3rd Saturdays)
Volunteers are needed to repair an important habitat for wildlife in the Roxborough area. If you want to plant native species, remove invasive plants and repair trails and fences, give us a buzz!
Project Leader:
Jessica Grace, 215-895-2516(w), 267-441-8287(c); jlg66@drexel.edu
Wyck Historic House and Garden - (Family Friendly)
Saturday, September 13, 10:00am12:00pm
(5-15 volunteers needed; Germantown/2nd Saturdays)
Volunteers are needed for garden maintenance and clean up at this historic landmark in Germantown. All are welcome to stay for a tour of the property at noon.
Project Leader:
Nicole Juday, 215-266-1144; njuday@wyck.org
Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers
Saturday, September 6, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, September 21, 10:00am-12:00pm
(5-10 volunteers needed; Roxborough–Mount Airy/Twice Monthly)
A few good volunteers are needed with removing invasive plants, planting trees and shrubs, rescuing trees from vines, and performing trail maintenance in Wissahickon Park. All work is outdoors and helps preserve a beautiful natural park for all to enjoy. All tools, gloves, etc. are provided.
Project Leader:
Ron Ayres, 215-653-0421 (h), 215-483-4348 (c), wrv.info@rhd.org
Chamounix Stables Barn Helpers
Saturday, September 20, 10:00am-12:00pm
(8-12 volunteers needed; West Philadelphia/One Saturday)
Come help prepare the stables for the Work to Ride program available for at-risk urban youths. Activities for the barn-lover in all of us include clearing trails, cleaning and painting hay lofts, repairing fences and gardening.
Project Leader:
Jeannette Bennicelli; jbennice@mail.med.upenn.edu
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