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Horticulture Volunteer Day

5400 Lindbergh Blvd. Philadelphia, 19143

  • Date: September 11, 2021
  • Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. Philadelphia, 19143
  • Phone: 215-729-5281

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Register for this volunteer opportunity here!

Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time.

PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers.

Health reminders: Masks must be worn in accordance with Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia COVID-19 requirements. If you are sick or concerned about symptoms, please do not volunteer. Public restrooms will be open for the duration of the volunteer day and are disinfected regularly. Hand sanitizer provided. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up with their pods if possible.

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Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day: September 11, 9:30a-12:30p

5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143

  • Date: September 11, 2021
  • Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Sankofa Community Farm

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Register for this volunteer opportunity here!

Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time.

PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under.

Health reminders: Masks must be worn in accordance with Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia COVID-19 requirements. If you are sick or concerned about symptoms, please do not volunteer. Public restrooms will be open for the duration of the volunteer day and will be disinfected regularly. Hand sanitizer will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up with their pods if possible.

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Indego: Philly Bike Share

View station map at rideindego.com/stations/

Throughout CollegeFest weekend, September 11 and 12, any college student with valid CollegeFest registration can get a $5 Indego30 pass (that’s an entire month of rides!) for Philadelphia’s bike share system, Indego! Visit ALL the museums for free and bike around the city using Indego.

Here’s how to claim your $5 Indego30 monthly pass (valid only 9/11 and 9/12):

  1. Go to rideindego.com/passes
  2. Sign up for an Indego30 monthly pass
  3. Enter promo code INDEWKND (promo will be active 9/11 – 9/12)
With Indego30, riders will get an unlimited number of 60-minute rides for 30 days! Please note, there will be extra fees incurred for rides longer than 60-minutes and rides taken on Indego Electric.

The Indego30 pass is usually $17 for the month, so this CollegeFest promo is a fantastic deal!

Sign up for CollegeFest today for updates!

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Cinemark Movie Theater

4012 Walnut Street

Located in University City, this movie theater offers $5.50 tickets on Discount Day, every Tuesday. Reserve your tickets online to secure your spot!

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Institute of Contemporary Art

118 S 36th Street

This University City spot was created in 1963 to expose students to what was “new and happening,” and it still continues to do just that through its engaging art that “speaks to urgent issues facing our community and our country,” according to the Institute’s Director.

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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr

Located in the expansive Fairmount Park, this 17th century-style Japanese house and gardens reflect Philadelphia’s history of Japanese culture.

Designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura, Shofuso was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials. It was shipped to New York and exhibited in the courtyard of the Museum of Modern Art in New York before moving to West Fairmount Park in 1958. In 2007, international artist Hiroshi Senju, inspired by the garden’s waterfall, donated 20 contemporary murals to Shofuso, which are permanently displayed inside the house. This historic site and museum include a hill and pond garden with a tiered waterfall, island, and koi fish, a tea garden featuring a traditional tea house, and a courtyard garden leading to a bathhouse.

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Annenberg Center

3680 Walnut Street

The Annenberg Center connects diverse audiences with visionary artists and innovative ideas, engaging both the University and the greater Philadelphia community in transformative artistic experiences.

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