Jan
18
Monday, January 18, 2027
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
About this event
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a morning of service in the parks. On the MLK Day holiday, the Fairmount Park Conservancy leads volunteers at FDR Park in South Philadelphia to care for one of the city's most unique natural spaces, tackling invasive plants and collecting trash around Meadow Lake in preparation for spring plantings. Running from 9:00 AM to noon, it is a hands-on, all-ages-welcome project that turns the day off into a day on for the community. No experience is needed; tools, gloves and guidance are provided, and volunteers should dress for the weather in layers and sturdy shoes. Register in advance online, as popular MLK Day projects fill quickly.
Event highlights
- MLK Day of Service stewardship project
- Invasive-plant removal and cleanup at Meadow Lake
- Prep for spring plantings
- Free; tools and gloves provided
- All ages welcome
Good to know
- Admission note
- Free; advance online registration recommended
- Audience
- Individuals, families and community groups
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Organizer
Fairmount Park Conservancy