Upcoming events.
Morris Park Cleanup
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10am - noon
Meet at the Guardhouse at the Corner of 66th and Sherwood
On street parking available
Tools and cleanup materials will be provided
Bring water
Morris Park Fall Cleanup
Friends of Morris Park Fall Cleanup
October 17th 12pm - 3pm
Meet at the Guardhouse at the Corner of 66th and Sherwood
On street parking available
Tools and cleanup materials will be provided
Bring water and the ability to shed layers since we will be working outdoors
Backup rain date: October 24th 12pm - 3pm
COVID – 19 Guidelines
If you have a fever or cough please stay home
Please be sure to wear a mask
Maintain at least 6 feet of distance at all times
Additional masks and gloves will be provided
Volunteers will be given assignments that can be completed within safe distances of one another
Register on our Facebook page here
Board Search
Good Afternoon everyone,
After some quiet years and more than a few complications with gathering and convening in 2020 we are excited to begin refreshing the Friends of Morris Park board by beginning our Board Search.
Our hope is to build a small team of local community members who are passionate about the beatification of Morris Park and promoting its accessibility to everyone!
Our plan is to open a very brief (no more than 10 minutes) application from now until the end of July. From there we will convene a remote/social distancing friendly meeting to discuss the remainder of the year, share ideas, and plan some events for when it is safe to begin meeting again.
If you are interested please email morrisparkphiladelphia@gmail.com for a link to the Friends of Morris Park Board Application. Some particular skills we are looking for:
Communications (social media)
Grant writing & administration
Event planning
Thank you for reading and stay safe!
Evan Cantiello
Social Distancing Easter Egg Hunt
What
Social Distancing Easter Egg Hunt
Where
Morris Park both entrances at 66th & Sherwood Avenue
When
Easter Egg set up: Saturday evening before sundown
Please practice social distancing guidelines when setting up eggs by remaining at least 6 feet away from other park goers.
Easter Egg walk: Sunrise to 4pm. After 4pm Friends of Morris Park will remove and recycle the cardboard eggs.
How
Volunteers make large cardboard eggs and hang them in the park Saturday evening before sundown. On Sunday morning families can walk through the park and find the eggs.
Post pictures to social media and tag Morris Park on social media
Why
During these unprecedented times, utilizing parks and building community (at a safe distance) critical.
Board Recruitment Meeting
Following a successful information session and volunteer event for MLK day we will be convening to identify the official board members for reestablishing the Friends of Morris Park. We will be meeting at the Guardhouse to hold our meeting outside. If you are interested in learning more about the board this meeting is for you!
The agenda will include:
1. Updates on priorities for 2020
Trail Maintenance
Events
Fundraising
2. Board Needs & Responsibiities
Identifying key roles to fill
3. Ways to help without joining the board
MLK Day of Service
When
Jan 20 2020 at 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where
N 66th St & Sherwood Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
On Street parking available on Sherwood Road
Details
Since 2004, FoMP works to engage and educate the public, and to maintain the trail system and natural lands areas in the 147-acre Morris Park natural woodland.
This year we will be cleaning up sections around the edge of Morris Park. Activities will include:
1. Raking and picking up leaves along the edge of the park
2. Picking up trash around and through Morris Park
3. Repairing sections of the fence along 66th Street. Tools and supplies will be provided!
Please register here: MLK Day of Service so we can plan accordingly!
How This Helps Our Community
Our hope is that Morris Park is fully utilized and appreciated by its neighbors and other stakeholders as an important part of community life, a resource for recreation, and a model for natural lands maintenance. We strive to be fully integrated into regional trail and natural lands networks.
2020 Information Session
Greetings Friends of Morris Park,
After a brief hiatus and an exciting career move for Dan we are looking forward to reconvening and refreshing as a group.
As many of you know Friends of Morris Park was founded in June of 2004 with the goal of restoring and improving the 147-acre park by enhancing its natural beauty and diversity while ensuring its accessibility to its neighbors. Since then, cars have been removed, entrances have been designed, conditions of Indian Creek have been improved, invasive plants have been removed, and thousands of trees have been planted.
The purpose of the meeting is to (re)introduce the Friends of Morris Park to the area and share about volunteer opportunities as well as way to get (re)involved and
Board Member Search
Sign up for the newsletter and communications
Martin Luther King Day of Service in Morris Park
Please join us for a brief information session followed by a walk in the park.