National Public Lands Day Volunteer Projects
Get Involved
The day will begin at 8:30 AM with some words of welcome from Valley Forge Superintendent Rose Fennell, then participants will meet with the park staff serving as their onsite project leaders. Project work will take place for about 3 hours, from approximately 9 AM to noon.
Spaces are limited and volunteers must pre-register. Walk-ons will not be accepted.
To register for National Public Lands Day 2022, please email Khiet Luong, Volunteer & Youth Program Coordinator (khiet_luong@nps.gov) or call (610) 955-2521 with your interest in one of the four projects listed below. Please be ready to provide the number of people in your group and which project you want to work on.
Additional safety and logistical information will be provided to the final list of registrants.
Volunteer Work Projects
Trail Maintenance - 15 positions
Looking for a group/family friendly activity?
Volunteers will use wheel barrows, shovels, and rakes to transport and spread wood chips across a section of trail near the popular Varnum's picnic area. (Moderately strenuous work)
Culvert Cleanout - 5 positions
Looking for a workout?
Volunteers will use wheel barrows, shovels, and other common handtools to life, carry, and remove rocks, vegetation, and other debris from a culvert near a well used trail at Mt. Misery/Yellow Springs. (Strenuous work on uneven ground)
Fence Replacement - 40 positions
Do you like building things?
Volunteers will lift, carry, and maneuver sections of fence near a highly used picnic area at Wayne's Woods. (Moderately strenuous work)
Weed Warriors - 30 positions
Do you want to help protect the park's natural habitats?
Volunteers will use loppers, hand pruners, and other common handtools to cut, pull, and remove invasive plants. (Moderately strenuous work)
Register
To register for National Public Lands Day 2022, please contact Khiet Luong, Volunteer & Youth Program Coordinator
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khiet_luong@nps.gov
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or call (610) 955-2521
Please be ready to provide the number of people in your group and which project you want to work on.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Volunteers must pre-register. Meet at the lower visitor center parking lot for welcome, orientation, and safety briefing.
Latitude and Longitude 40.000000, -75.000000
Schedule
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Volunteers must pre-register. The day will begin at 8:30 AM in the lower visitor center parking lot for welcome, orientation, and safety briefing. Project work begins around 9 AM and goes until about noon.
Contact Information
Khiet Luong
610-955-2521
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Event Type
- Volunteer Event