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Greenhouse Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will assist with weeding and potting plants for our greenhouse and nursery. Volunteers will have the opportunity see what is growing behind the scenes and help support the nursery operations. Registered volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will escort you to the greenhouse from the farm and provide instructions and safety protocols

Greenhouse Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will assist with weeding and potting plants for our greenhouse and nursery. Volunteers will have the opportunity see what is growing behind the scenes and help support the nursery operations. Registered volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm promptly at 2 PM. Staff will escort you to the greenhouse from the farm and provide instructions and safety protocols

Woodlands Orchard Work Day

POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4000 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States

Join Philadelphia Orchard Project for an orchard volunteer work day.

VOLUNTEER – Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Volunteers help with setup and breakdown at the outdoor Bike Hub, assist with helmet fitting, hand out snacks, and lead free bike rentals registration while BCGP staff is teaching classes, giving tours, or taking a bathroom break. No previous knowledge or experience in cycling required. We are ideally looking for volunteers to commit to our Friday volunteer days throughout the season, including a few of our Saturday and Sunday Open Bike Hubs. Volunteers must be able to complete a minimum of

VOLUNTEER – Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Volunteers help with setup and breakdown at the outdoor Bike Hub, assist with helmet fitting, hand out snacks, and lead free bike rentals registration while BCGP staff is teaching classes, giving tours, or taking a bathroom break. No previous knowledge or experience in cycling required. We are ideally looking for volunteers to commit to our Friday volunteer days throughout the season, including a few of our Saturday and Sunday Open Bike Hubs. Volunteers must be able to complete a minimum of

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE:

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered in order to partake.

VOLUNTEER – Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Volunteers help with setup and breakdown at the outdoor Bike Hub, assist with helmet fitting, hand out snacks, and lead free bike rentals registration while BCGP staff is teaching classes, giving tours, or taking a bathroom break. No previous knowledge or experience in cycling required. We are ideally looking for volunteers to commit to our Friday volunteer days throughout the season, including a few of our Saturday and Sunday Open Bike Hubs. Volunteers must be able to complete a minimum of

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE:

Seed Cleaning Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seed cleaning alongside Garden staff. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered in order to partake.

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE:

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered in order to partake.

The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia for its annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19, which will launch another crucial holiday season of fundraising to benefit thousands of Philadelphians in need. The Salvation Army’s classic large Red Kettle will be set up at Love Park during the festival, where passersby can put in a donation. Attendees can enjoy food and beverages from The Christmas Village in Love Park, live music from the Salvation Army Brass Band and other musical groups, as well as meet and take photos with Gritty, the mascot of The Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia TV news

Martin Luther King Day of Service 2023

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

This year, Bartram’s Garden staff will be partaking in a neighborhood cleanup in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in support of our friends at AFAHO! We greatly appreciate the hard work and commitment of all of our neighbors who have volunteered with our Horticulture team and the Sankofa Community Farm in past years. We look forward to having you join us for volunteer sessions at the Garden again this spring. We are very excited to serve the Southwest community on January 16th by taking care of our streets and public spaces.

Now + Then Marketplace Lucky Ducky Market

Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Block at Sono St. Patty's Day weekend with over 80 local vendors inside and out. The vacant storefront next to Target & Yards on 5th Street will once again be activated by N+T Marketplace a year later, inantely proving their initiative to occupy empty storefronts in the 'Meantime'. The market will feature vendors ranging from Bean2bean coffee and candles from Queer Candle Co to vintage clothes and original artwork.The market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A list of all the vendors can be found on the event page. Pictures are

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE:

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be

Tree Crew Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Location: Ezekiel Baptist Church 5701 Grays Ave, 19143 Registered volunteers will meet at Ezekiel Baptist Church promptly at 10 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. In collaboration with Bartram’s Garden, the Southwest Tree Coalition, and the Roots Tree

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE:

Community Clean-Up

Ezekiel Baptist Church 5701 Grays Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Location: Ezekiel Baptist Church 5701 Grays Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143 Registered volunteers will meet at Ezekiel Baptist Church promptly at 10 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. In collaboration with Bartram’s Garden, the Southwest Tree Coalition, and the Roots Tree Crew, Southwest neighbors are invited to revitalize and help maintain the health of Southwest’s public spaces. Volunteers will clear trash and debris, participate in planting, and help maintain young trees. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

Free

Love Your Park Week

There are more than 300 neighborhood parks across the City of Philadelphia, and this spring over 90 of them will be hosting clean-up service days Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, May 21, for Love Your Park Week. Love Your Park is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Park Friends Network, made up of volunteer groups who steward their neighborhood parks. Every spring, thousands of volunteers come out to clean and green their parks, plant trees, clean up litter, and more to help prepare parks for the summer. To lend a hand

Free

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Sarah Adeniran at sadeniran@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Sarah Adeniran at sadeniran@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Sarah Adeniran at sadeniran@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Sarah Adeniran at sadeniran@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.

Urban Creators Orchard Workday

Life Do Grow Farm 2316-50 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Help out the Philadelphia Orchard Project with care and maintenance of the newly planted orchard at Urban Creators and Life Do Grow Farm. 

Event Series POP Share Food Program Workday

POP Share Food Program Workday

Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. The

Community Clean-Up

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Registered volunteers will meet at the entrance of Bartram’s Garden, at 54th and Lindbergh, promptly at 10 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. In collaboration with Bartram’s Garden, the Southwest Tree Coalition, and the Roots Tree Crew, Southwest neighbors are invited to revitalize and help maintain the health of Southwest’s public spaces. Volunteers will clear trash and debris, participate in planting, and help maintain young trees. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about soil health, proper tree

Floriculture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Bartram’s Garden needs volunteers to help gather material for its famous dried botanical holiday wreaths! Volunteers will learn plant identification and get hands-on experience with successful harvesting and preservation techniques while helping us prepare to offer sustainably harvested dried botanical wreaths at our Handmade Holidays fundraiser event in December. Learn about sustainable wreath-making and get creative incorporating colors, textures, shapes, and fragrances in designs. No previous experience is needed! Tools and equipment will be provided. Please note that we will be outdoors in the garden as well as the meadow, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate

Bells Mill Clean-up

Meeting at Forbidden Drive & Bells Mill Road This Saturday, we’re setting our sights on Bells Mill Road and it’s parallel tributary. Bells Mill is the only road that runs through the park and crosses Forbidden Drive. Due to the high volume of traffic on this road, it’s often littered with trash. Come help us make a difference in this highly used section of the park. We have a full road closure planned for this event. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Sarah Adeniran at sadeniran@bartramsgarden to be added to our waitlist.