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  • Greenhouse Volunteers

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer. Your hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s Native Plant Sale. Plant Care: Nurture plants through potting, pruning, and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Order Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale. Labeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification. Weeding: Maintain the greenhouse’s tidy appearance by managing weed growth. Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth. By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital

    Free

  • United by Blue Tacony Creek Park Cleanup

    Come celebrate World Oceans Day with United by Blue and TTF Watershed at Tacony Creek Park. We will be coming together to help preserve the health and beauty of Tacony Creek. We will be meeting at the I Street and Ramona Ave Gateway, there is plenty of street parking around the gateway. Come join our cleanup crew for a chance to win a United by Blue backpack made out of recycled plastic and stick around for free food after the cleanup. Environmental non-profits from the Philly area will be tabling to show how you can get more involved in their

  • Restoration Workday at the Wildlife Clinic

    Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic 304 Port Royal Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! During this Restoration Workday, we will meet at the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic (304 Port Royal Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19128) to work on our stewardship plots and prepare our front garden for a new habitat planting. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community.  Details: No experience necessary. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy boots

  • Love Your Pretzel Park Day

    Pretzel Park 4300 Silverwood Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Spend the morning beautifying Pretzel Park. Tasks will include trash and litter pick-up; leaves and organic debris clean-up; as well as weeding, planting and mulching. Gardening equipment provided. Refreshments provided. Please register at loveyourpark.org Rain date: November 10, 2024

    Free

  • MLK Day of Service

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Join us with your family at Riverbend as a Martin Luther King Day of Service! Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $35 per family. We recognize

    Pay What You Wish

  • Love Your Park Week

    This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia’s public parks from May 10-18, 2025. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends groups across the city are hosting events & volunteer cleanups for Love Your Park Week 2025. Over 100 Philly parks need volunteers to help with tending gardens and flower beds, caring for trees, and cleaning up our parks to prepare for the busy spring and summer seasons.

    Free

  • Fungadelphia Festival

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Mycology Club’s second annual Fungadelphia Festival is returning to the Schuylkill Center this year! 🎉 It's family-friendly, fungi festival filled fun with guided walks, lectures, workshops, vendors, food, crafts, and more. WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, 11 - 3 WHERE: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA FREE/Donation-based registration required

    Free

  • John Heinz New Volunteer Open House

    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn about how you can give back to the refuge with the Refuge Volunteer Coordinator, Hannah Thompkins! Come chat or contact Hannah at hannah_thompkins@fws.gov

  • Lemon Hill Community Workday

    Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come volunteer with us for a community workday at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park! DATE Friday, February 20 TIME 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION 2995 Sedgley Dr Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and Lemon Hill Neighbors Association for a volunteer workday in East Fairmount Park on Friday, February 20, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This event is open to volunteers of all abilities. All tools and materials — including gloves — will be provided. Volunteer projects include: Removing invasive species (primary project) Trash pick-up MEET-UP LOCATION 2995 Sedgley Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Look for our green tent across

  • Philly Spring Cleanup Community Workday

    Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a volunteer workday at the Lemon Hill gateway in East Fairmount Park, in celebration of the annual Philly Spring Cleanup. Date Saturday, April 11 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Lemon Hill   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday at the Lemon Hill gateway in East Fairmount Park on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, in partnership with the Office of Clean & Green, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, PHS, and Lemon Hill Neighbors Association for the Philly Spring Cleanup. Lemon Hill is the historic birthplace of Fairmount Park, and this summer, it will make history

  • Mausoleum Hill Community Cleanup

    Mount Moriah Cemetery (Yeadon Side) 1004 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Yeadon, PA, United States

    The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery invites neighbors and history lovers to join a cleanup day at Mausoleum Hill on the Yeadon side of the cemetery. Volunteers will work to restore Mausoleum Hill, home to some of the cemetery’s most notable structures and the final resting places of people whose lives are woven into the fabric of Philadelphia history. Please bring personal hand tools, gloves, and safety gear. We have a limited supply to lend, so the more you can bring, the better. Gas-powered weed whackers are especially helpful. Pack a lunch, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. This is a

    Free

  • Love Your Park Week 2026

    This spring, show your local park some love! Celebrate with fun events and volunteer clean ups in over 100 Philly parks! Date Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, May 17 This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia’s public parks from May 9-17, 2026. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends groups across the city are hosting events & volunteer cleanups for Love Your Park Week 2026. Over 100 Philly parks need help tending gardens and flower beds, caring for trees, and cleaning up