Event
Autumn and Apples: National Public Lands Day at Hopewell Furnace
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time:
8:30 AM
Duration:
7 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Volunteer Event
Registration opens at 8:30 am. A safety briefing for ALL volunteers will be held at 9:00 am followed by the service projects.
Description
Join us at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site for National Public Lands Day. Work alongside staff to:
- Plant trees and remove invasive plant species
- Replace fence around the beloved barnyard
- Whitewash the Ironmaster’s Garden Fence
- Pick up litter and trash along the park boundaries
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Afterwards spend the afternoon learning about the historic apple orchard with family-friendly activities and crafts. You can even pick your own apples ($1/pound)!
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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