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National Public Lands Day
Washington Square is one of five squares founded in 1682 by William Penn, in Philadelphia. Volunteers will assist in beautifying this park by creating expanded tree bed rings and filling them with mulch.
Event Date and Time
Friday, September 26, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
Location

In-Person Event
located at Independence National Historical Park- Washington Square

Event Address:

Latitude: 39.9469
Longitude: -75.1526

Registration
Sign up at: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000Fy0yzYAB/national-public-lands-day-2025
Contact Information
Beth Savastana
National Parks of Philadelphia Community Engagement & Volunteer Program Manager
beth_savastana@nps.gov
(267) 608-4977
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Event details

National Parks of Philadelphia are proud to participate in National Public Lands Day 2025 with a project designed to enhance the health and beauty of trees within Washington Square Park. Volunteers will work alongside NPS staff to dig to create expanded tree rings and fill them with mulch. 

Those interested in volunteering will use the link to the event in Volunteer.gov to register and sign the necessary paperwork. Instructions for the day will be sent to all those who register. Participants will receive a "fee-free" coupon to be used at any NPS park which has an entrance fee, courtesy of NEEF! Plus a small token of recognition from Independence National Historical Park. 

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Intended audience(s)
Adult
Event Details
Volunteer Activities
Estimated Number of Participants
25
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