Friends group
Friends of Pastorius Park
Also called: Pastorius Park, Friends of Pastorius Park in
Volunteers who look after Pastorius Park in Chestnut Hill: they care for its plantings, waterways, and historic structures, and work with the city's parks department.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
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What they do
Help at workdays that clear invasive plants, weed and mulch planting beds, water trees during drought, and plant native trees and shrubs that support birds and pollinators.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- All ages, Neighbors
When and where
Workdays come in cleanup and planting seasons, with no fixed weekly schedule. Each workday has its own sign-up link on the volunteer page.
Pastorius Park
- Address
- 8177 Roanoke Street
- Part of the city
- Upper Northwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Sign up for a workday through the registration link on the volunteer page, or email info@friendsofpastorius.org with questions.
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A workday is outdoor work in the park, such as weeding, mulching, tree care, watering and clearing sticks from walkways. The October 2026 workday runs 9 am to noon, with check-in at the warming hut, and coffee, water and sweets are provided. The site lists no fee for volunteering.
Tips for your first visit
- Wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers and long pants, since ticks, poison ivy and stinging nettle live in the park, and bring work gloves.
- Rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows are on hand at events, but you can bring your own tools.
- There is no parking lot and no car access inside the park, so plan to park on the nearby streets.
- Restrooms at the Hut are open spring to fall, from dawn to dusk.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer page says new volunteers are always welcome and gives a sign-up form for each workday, plus an email for questions..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. The site lists no fee to visit or volunteer. Donations are voluntary and help pay for trees, plantings, water systems and structures.
- How often
- Seasonal
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: friendsofpastorius.org Source: PPR Friends Groups (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@friendsofpastorius.org Source: PPR Friends Groups (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Fabrozio Franco Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram Source: friendsofpastorius.org; Source: friendsofpastorius.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- PPR Friends Groups (City of Philadelphia), seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Email
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Summary
- friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Cost, Contacts, Schedule
- friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Location, First step, Contacts, Status
- friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, First step, First visit tips, Cost, Last sign of life
- friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First visit tips, Cost
- friendsofpastorius.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost
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