Volunteer at Philly gardens.

Restoration workdays, community farm shifts, trail cleanups, and garden maintenance days across the region. Show up, get your hands dirty, make something better.

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Volunteer opportunities at Philadelphia gardens

Liberty Lands Public Gardens Volunteers — Liberty Lands Community Garden, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, July 26, 2026, 9 AM. Help with weeding and maintenance Tools and gloves available. Contact Liz with any questions!

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Thomas Mansion, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, July 26, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Thomas Mansion ( 6245 Wissahickon Ave ) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bath

Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up — Valley Green Inn, Philadelphia — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:30 AM. Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Ro

Greening and Land Stewardship Tour and Roundtable — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 5 PM. In July, we’ll explore Community Food Systems and Transportation to better understand how land, food, and mobility intersect in Philadelphia, and how communities can collectively shape a more equitabl

Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Henry Houston Statue, Philadelphia — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at the Henry Houston Statue ( 2RJ7+Q3 Philadelphia ) Parking: There’s street parking further up Harvey Street, as well as additional parking on Pulaski Street and Wayne Avenue. Our location is

Thursday Volunteer Service Day — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and T

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

July Community Planning Meeting — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6 PM. Summer is in full swing at Awbury Arboretum! While the season may bring a slower pace for some, it’s one of the busiest times of year across the Arboretum. From caring for young trees and tending gard

Volunteer-Led Service Day: SE Side — Monastery Stables, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Monastery Stables ( 1000 Kitchens Ln #3738 ) Parking: If you’re driving, there will be limited parking onsite at the Stables, as well as free street parking near the W Hortter St & Park Lin

Clinic Cleaners — Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10 AM. Clinic Cleaners help us maintain a neat and tidy environment for our patients at the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic. Wildlife rehabilitation can be messy work, and Clinic Cleaners help us maintain

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Hermitage Mansion, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 2, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Hermitage Mansion ( 700 Hermit Lane ) Parking: We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than on Hermit Lane, as it has been the site of car-break ins in the past. See m

Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Historic Rittenhouse Town, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown ( 208 Lincoln Drive ) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along

Thursday Volunteer Service Day — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and T

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Volunteer-Led Service Day: NW Corner — Houston Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Houston Playground ( 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128 ) Parking: There is usually plenty of street parking on Sequoia Road and Grakyn Lane, and you can find additional parking on the s

Secrets of the Pond — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:30 AM. FOR ALL AGES Life at the pond is always changing. From the deck of Tyler’s pond, spot frogs, turtles, and tadpoles drifting among the vegetation. Watch water striders skate across the surface and drag

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Historic Rittenhouse Town, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown ( 208 Lincoln Drive ) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along

Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up — Valley Green Inn, Philadelphia — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:30 AM. Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Ro

Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Thomas Mansion, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Thomas Mansion ( 6245 Wissahickon Ave ) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bath

Thursday Volunteer Service Day — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and T

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower and FOCT — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 16, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon and Friends of the Creshei

Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up — Valley Green Inn, Philadelphia — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:30 AM. Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Ro

Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Historic Rittenhouse Town, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown ( 208 Lincoln Drive ) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along

Thursday Volunteer Service Day — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and T

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Sweet Juice Festival — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 22, 2026, All day. August 22, 2026 | 2:30-9:30 PM | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St. Sweet Juice Fest is an annual gathering of artists, musicians, healers, and dreamers – centering joyful connection and radical cr

Liberty Lands Community Cleanup — Liberty Lands Community Garden, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 AM. Let’s work together to keep Liberty Lands green! Work days are every fourth Saturday of the month. Gloves, garbage bags, and tools will be provided. Activewear recommended.

Volunteer-Led Service Day: South Side — Saylor Grove Trailhead, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Saylor’s Grove Trailhead ( W Rittenhouse St and Wissahickon Ave ) Parking: Parking can be found along W Rittenhouse Street as well as in the nearby neighborhoods. See map for details. Bathr

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day — Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on August 1. Until then, please mark your calendars—we hope you can join us! Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting,

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Historic Rittenhouse Town, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 23, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown ( 208 Lincoln Drive ) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along

Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up — Valley Green Inn, Philadelphia — Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9:30 AM. Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Ro

Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower — FOW Workshop, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at the FOW Workshop Driveway ( 7301 Henry Avenue ) Parking: There is parking at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, about a 5-minute hike from our meeting location. Follow the Volunteer at Work signs

Thursday Volunteer Service Day — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and T

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Why Fall Leaves Add Value to Your Garden — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4 PM. Every fall, homeowners face the same question: rake, mulch, or leave the leaves? Join Dr. Max Ferlauto, State Entomologist for the Maryland Natural Heritage Program, for an eye-opening exploration aro

Volunteer-Led Service Day: East Side — Upper Parking Lot on Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at Valley Green Road Upper Parking Lot Parking: There should be plenty of parking onsite and additional free street parking along nearby neighborhood streets. There is no nearby public transpo

Sassafras Harvest: Awbury Food Forest Workshop — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 29, 2026, 5 PM. Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PMEnglish Landscape at Awbury Arboretum (Meet on the Cope House side: 1 Awbury Rd., Philadelphia, PA. Parking available on Washington Lane & Ardleigh St.) Late su

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower — Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9 AM. Meeting at the FOW Workshop Driveway ( 7301 Henry Avenue ) Parking: There is parking at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, about a 5-minute hike from our meeting location. Follow the Volunteer at Work signs

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Horticulture Volunteer Day — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on August 1. Until then, please mark your calendars— we hope you can join us! Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal. P

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day — Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on August 1. Until then, please mark your calendars—we hope you can join us! Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting,

Secrets of the Pond — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:30 AM. FOR ALL AGES Life at the pond is always changing. From the deck of Tyler’s pond, spot frogs, turtles, and tadpoles drifting among the vegetation. Watch water striders skate across the surface and drag

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Horticulture Volunteer Day — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on August 1. Until then, please mark your calendars— we hope you can join us! Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal. P

Restoration Workday — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 AM. Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plan

Winterthur Homecoming — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 AM. Come home again to Winterthur! In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’re inviting past and present staff, students, board members, and volunteers to join us for a day of reunions and reminiscing.

Creating Felted Art: Bees, Butterflies, and Moths — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10 AM. Capture the essence of Mt. Cuba’s vibrant pollinator life while learning the foundational techniques of three dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer guides participants in creati

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

UltraTrax Endurance Walk — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7 AM. UltraTrax is coming to the Schuylkill Center to hold a endurance walk on our trails! The route weaves through forest, open meadows, and scenic trails, offering steady elevation gain and terrain that b

Liberty Lands Community Cleanup — Liberty Lands Community Garden, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9 AM. Let’s work together to keep Liberty Lands green! Work days are every fourth Saturday of the month. Gloves, garbage bags, and tools will be provided. Activewear recommended.

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day — Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on August 1. Until then, please mark your calendars—we hope you can join us! Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting,

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Fungal Foray — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1 PM. Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Mt. Cuba’s stunning landscapes under the cover of the forest canopy to uncover the hidden world of mushrooms. Equipped with expert guidance, you will venture into t

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day — Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars—we hope you can join us! Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvestin

Buckeye Harvest: Awbury Food Forest Workshop — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 AM. Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AMEnglish Landscape at Awbury Arboretum (Meet on the Cope House side: 1 Awbury Rd., Philadelphia, PA. Parking available on Washington Lane & Ardleigh St.) Disc

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Horticulture Volunteer Day — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars— we hope you can join us! Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal

Volunteer Tree Planting — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 AM. Plant trees at the Schuylkill Center! We’re looking for volunteers to help us restore and improve the landscape in the forest at the Schuylkill Center. In 2026 we worked on the Port Royal Gully projec

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day — Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars—we hope you can join us! Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvestin

Native Planters — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10 AM. Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending t

Horticulture Volunteer Day — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars— we hope you can join us! Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal

Horticulture Volunteer Day — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars— we hope you can join us! Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal

Clinic Cleaners — Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 AM. Clinic Cleaners help us maintain a neat and tidy environment for our patients at the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic. Wildlife rehabilitation can be messy work, and Clinic Cleaners help us maintain

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day — Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars—we hope you can join us! Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvestin

Horticulture Volunteer Day — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:30 AM. Registration for this event will open on September 1. Until then, please mark your calendars— we hope you can join us! Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal

Restoration Workday — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 AM. Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plan