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Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River, Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Volunteer opportunities in Fairmount Park for individuals and groups happen year round, thanks to organizations like Greater Philadelphia Cares, but a favorite event for me and my family has been the annual Philadelphia Cares About Fairmount Park Day. This year, mark your calander for Saturday, May 16th, and feel free to tell all your friends. It is a great way to share company with those you love, and to meet new people who also are crazy for Fairmount Park.

Over 1,000 people are expected to take part this year, with over 40 site specific projects happening throughout. If you would rather do a little something on your own, grab your biggest pruners and nippers, head to the nearest corner of the park, and have at the thorny Devil’s Walking Stick and any of the invasive vines attacking the trees… just steer clear of the poison ivy!

Philadelphia Cares About Fairmount Park Day 2009
Saturday, May 16th
www.philacares.com/events/annualpages/fpd.htm

Greater Philadelphia Cares
www.philacares.com