Thank you to all of our volunteers who have made this season amazing and who have helped to make EastPortFishington (East Kensington, Fishtown, Port Richmond, Greater Kensington) even more beautiful. We've now helped plant 313 trees in the neighborhood.
PTP's November 2009 Tree Planting Statistics:
- Number of Trees Planted: 78
- Number of Volunteers: 135
- Number of Volunteer Hours: 445.5
- Number of Trained Tree Tenders: 18
- Number of Green Guides: 9
- Some Photos are now online (more to come)
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Original Announcement (the event has since passed):
PTP's Fall Tree Planting will occur on
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 9am - 1pm
Please help us plant nearly 100 trees.
Pick-up trucks (& drivers) needed. Please email us if you would like to volunteer your truck. Tools will be available for planting. Bring gloves if you can.
Meeting Place: 2771 Jasper Street, Phila., 19134
(Located between Somerset and Lehigh, and between Frankford and Kensington Aves.)
Food and drinks provided. Lunch after planting at the Philadelphia Brewing Company for volunteers (formerly Yards Brewing) on York and Martha. Two hours of planting estimated.
How to get involved: If you are interested in participating, please contact us at: phillytreepeople AT gmail.com (replace the AT above with the @ symbol and no spaces) and we'll keep you informed, otherwise check the website for updates.
Everyone is welcome, whether beginner or experienced. All ages and abilities welcome. Lunch and Refreshments will be provided.