2009 Volunteer Dates in Philadelphia's Public Landscapes

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 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
Sept. 9
Oct. 14
Nov. 11

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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 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
Sept. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 25

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The Azalea Garden

The four-acre Azalea Garden, a 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 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.

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

April 18
May 16
June 20 (at the Art Museum*)
No Workday in July
August 15 (8 – 11 am)
Sept. 26 (4th Sat.)
Oct.17
Nov. 21

* The gardens that surround the museum provide a beautiful setting for the magnificent building, and give dignity to this important civic space. Formal arrangements of trees and hedges offer a structure to contain the blooms and complement the grand scale of the space. The planting beds are a lush blend of trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers. Meet at Lower Art Museum Drive.
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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

April 4 (1st Sat.)
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
Sept. 12
Oct. 10
Nov. 14

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