Chamounix Drive Community Workday

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Monday, July 20th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday at the Trolley Trail entrance on S. Chamounix Drive in West Fairmount Park.

Together, we will work on:

• Removing invasive species
• Tree care: weeding
• Trash pick-up

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

The Trolley Trail is a new soft surface, multi-purpose loop trail that follows the pathway of the scenic Fairmount Park Trolley that operated from 1896 to 1946. The 4-mile loop trail was completed in 2021, a new gateway to the trail at the Chamounix Picnic Area on S. Chamounix Drive was established in 2022, and signage was installed in 2023.
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EVENT TIMELINE:

• 9:00 AM – Volunteer check-in
• 9:10 AM – Project overview & tool safety
• 9:20 AM – Begin workday
• 11:45 AM – Wrap-up workday
• 12:00 PM – Big thank you & group photo!

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MEETING LOCATION:
4200 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia. PA 19131
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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 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.

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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