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Fairmount Free Press
Welcome to the Earth Day edition of the Fairmount Free Press. Spring has finally arrived, and Philadelphia's vernal beauty is never more apparent than in Fairmount Park. It has been an exciting spring so far for the Conservancy, as we celebrate our supporters and enjoy the gift of the Park.
Centennial Dinner 2009
Many thanks for a magnificent evening honoring Brian and Ralph Roberts for their stewardship of Fairmount Park and Philadelphia. Click here for story, pictures, and more.
Comcast Cares Day
On Saturday, April 25th, Comcast is hosting a large-scale effort to clean up Hunting Park. Comcast Corporation founder Ralph Roberts and approximately 300 volunteers will be in attendence. Read more.
Fairmount Park Destinations
This month, we make a visit to Bartram's Garden in Southeast Philadelphia. Built and cultivated in the early 18th century by John Bartram, it is the first botanical garden of its kind in America.
Introducing...Reader-Submitted Photos
A new feature for our bi-monthly newsletter, we encourage all of our readers to get out to Fairmount Park and release their inner photographer. Click here for more information.
Conservancy Project Map
Check out a map of the Conservancy's wide scope of projects and programs since 2001 in this PDF. (Large file, 13 MB).
Philadelphia Cares About Fairmount Park Day
Saturday, May 16th will be a fantastic opportunity to prove how much the Park means to Philadelphians. Dozens of projects to beautify and bring attention are planned across all of Fairmount Park. Click here for more information.
Park happenings
For complete event information visit fairmountpark.org
Experience Colonial Life at Mt. Pleasant 4/26/09
Wissahickon Spring Bird Walk 4/26/2009
Trip to the Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines 4/26/2009
Free Spring Nature Walk in the Wissahickon 4/26/2009
Open house at Pennypack and Wissahickon Environmental Education Centers 5/2/2009