2010 Volunteer Dates in Philadelphia's Public Landscapes

Azalea Garden

The four-acre Azalea Garden, a very special part of Fairmount Park, is located on Kelly Drive, just west of the Art Museum. The garden showcases azaleas, rhododendrons, and pieris, but goes beyond these spring pleasures to feature plants that delight visitors all through the year. The emphasis is on plants native to the region. There are 12 beds beds containing a luxuriant mixture of woody and herbaceous plants, all of which are chosen as companions to the azaleas. A dedicated group of volunteers leads the effort to keep this garden growing and glowing. They plant bulbs and flowers, prune shrubs and spent blooms, and weed and water the garden. We invite you to join in caring for this lovely garden. Meet at the pergola.

Azalea Garden and art Museum workdays this year will be from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM except July which will be 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

There will be no workday in August.  In June and July we will meet near the Rocky statue at the Art Museum for a "special project".  The dates with an * next to them indicate a change from last year.

April 17     9:00 - 12:00  
May 15      9:00 - 12:00
June 19      9:00 - 12:00
July 17*    8:00 - 11:00 
Aug. 21*     no workday
Sept. 25    9:00 - 12:00
Oct. 16     9:00 - 12:00
Nov. 20    9:00 - 12:00

Gas Station Garden & Coxe Park

Located on a sunny corner, directly across from PHS’s headquarters, is a lovely little gem of a garden, diligently maintained by neighborhood volunteer gardeners. Ornamental grasses and Russian sage float above coreopsis and a changing display of spring bulbs and summer annuals. Gather at 20th & Arch Streets.

5:30 – 7 pm
Second Wednesday of the month

April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 7 (Tuesday)
October 13
November 10

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Triangle Garden

This buoyant garden just off the expressway welcomes you to the Logan Square neighborhood. Moving with the breeze, the gently tufted grasses dance as you drive by.

5:30 – 7 pm
Fourth Wednesday of the month

April 28
May 26
June 23
July 21
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 23 (Tuesday)
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Eastern State Penitentiary Terrace Garden

On the long terraces that flank the front of the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, a wonderful border of woody shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials thrives. The prison is located on Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian and 22nd Streets. This intriguing garden is truly an urban gem and is primarily maintained by volunteer efforts, all 8,000 square feet of it! This sun-soaked, south-facing location creates a challenging and rewarding experience for its volunteer gardeners. The plantings provide seasonal interest year-long, and also serve as habitat for birds, bees and butterflies.

Meet at the entrance on Fairmount Avenue.

9 am – Noon
Second Saturday of the month, except where noted

March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
Sept 18
Oct  9
Nov 13
Dec 11

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For more information, call
215-988-8876 or CLICK HERE to volunteer.