Together for Tomorrow
Join Green Neighbors Network for a community day at Kirby Park! We’ll clean up, weed, plant, and refresh trails and green spaces. Enjoy vendor tents, kids’ activities, and family-friendly fun while helping us care for our public lands. Tools, gloves, water, and snacks will be provided.

In-Person Event
located at Kirby Park

Event Address:

160 Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18704
United States

Directions to this event
Jayanne Czerniakowski
Green Neighbor Network Project Manager
(570) 793-3157
Event details

Join Green Neighbors Network for National Public Lands Day at beautiful Kirby Park. We will come together to care for our shared green space through litter pickup, invasive plant removal, light pruning, and garden refresh work in high traffic areas.

This community event is family-friendly and will feature vendor tents with local organizations and resources, along with fun activities for kids to get them excited about nature and community service.

No experience is required. We will provide tools, gloves, water, and simple snacks. Please wear closed toe shoes and outdoor clothing, and bring a refillable water bottle. Service hour forms are available for students, scouts, and youth groups.

Key details
Date and time August 22, 2026 11:00am to 2:00PM
Meet at Kirby Park main pavilion by the parking area
Activities litter pickup, weeding, planting, light pruning, trail sweep
Who can join individuals, families, clubs, and corporate teams
What to bring closed toe shoes, weather ready clothing, refillable water bottle
What we provide tools, gloves, supplies, water, snacks, safety briefing
Accessibility tasks available for a variety of abilities

Registration and contact

Additional event information
Intended audience(s)
Adult
Youth
Family
College
Bilingual
Event Details
Volunteer Activities
Educational Activities
Recreational Activities
Health & Wellness Activities
Estimated Number of Participants
50
Organizations/groups