The Roxborough/Manayunk Conservancy

06/03/2026

Bring the family to Gorgas Park on Sat., June 20 for a fun afternoon! Stay for a free concert in the evening hosted by the Friends of Gorgas Park .

06/01/2026

Volunteer with us tomorrow!
2-on-Tuesday Session
June 2 from 6-8 PM
Germany Hill: Placemaking, invasive plant removal & general cleanup
We’ll meet at end of Smick Street (4849 Smick St.)
Stay for drinks and good conversation -- then head to the Union Tap House.

05/31/2026

2-on-Tuesday Morning Session at Gorgas Park
June 2, 8:30-10:30am
On Tuesday morning, join us at Gorgas Park to tend the gardens that beautify this 12-acre community park. We’ll meet at the Parkhouse (6300 Ridge Avenue) and walk together to the volunteer site. This is a fun session to garden with others. Bring gloves and your favorite hand tools.
The Friends of Gorgas Park are neighbors and friends of the park who volunteer their time to create a welcoming space for the whole community. They organize concerts and community gatherings, while also improving the ecology the park. Over the years, in collaboration with the RMC and dedicated volunteers, they have added landscaping around the Parkhouse and along the park’s perimeter.

05/29/2026

On Tuesday morning, join us at Gorgas Park to tend the gardens that beautify this 12-acre community park. Meet at the Parkhouse and we'll walk together to the volunteer site. This is a fun session to garden with others :) Bring gloves and your favorite hand tools.

Over the years, the , in collaboration with the Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy and dedicated volunteers, have added landscaping around the parkhouse and along the park’s perimeter.

Two-on-Tuesday at Gorgas Park
June 2, 8:30-10:30am
Meet at the Gorgas Parkhouse (6300 Ridge Ave)

The Friends of Gorgas are neighbors and friends of the park who volunteer their time to create a welcoming space for the whole community. They organize concerts and community gatherings, while also improving the ecology Gorgas Park. 

It takes many different skills to make this magic happen. For a list of volunteer opportunities at Gorgas Park and click the link in their bio!

05/29/2026

Two great events coming up at Germany Hill Park – this sunday and tuesday!

Sunday join us for a fascinating walk where we will learn about the animals that live in use the park. thriough the clues they leave behind. Great for all ages!

Sunnday May 31 | 1-3 PM
Germany Hill: Placemaking, invasive plant removal & cleanup
Meet at the war memorial (4829 Smick St, Philadelphia, PA 19127)

Join us next week at Germany Hill for work centered around “place making”. Some volunteers will continue preparing the site of this fall’s restoration seeding project. Continued invasive plant management (IPM) over the summer will create a place for native grass seedlings to take hold. Other volunteers will utilize salvage timber from the park to begin the creation of community space — it is a beautiful space for people to meet or rest. I look forward to working with you all again next week.

S13: June 2 | 6-8 PM
Germany Hill: Placemaking, invasive plant removal & cleanup
Meet at end of Smick Street (4849 Smick St.)
Stay for drinks and good conversation -- then head to the Union Tap House.

05/28/2026

Join us with Philly Trackers at Germany Hill
Sunday, May 31, 1-3pm
We’ll meet at the WWII War Memorial on Smick Street.
Join the Philadelphia Wildlife Tracking Club for a guided nature walk at Germany Hill Park and learn how to identify the animals that live in and use the park. Tracking animals is like detective work—it goes way beyond footprints!
We'll start with a short discussion to introduce basic tracking concepts, build shared vocabulary, and connect as a group. Afterward, we’ll head up the Hill for a relaxed walk on the trail to look for wildlife tracks and signs around the area.
What to Bring:
• Dress according to the weather
• A notebook and pen for observations
• Any tracking guide (recommended but not required)
• Water and any personal essentials
• Overly enthusiastic curiosity
All ages are welcome!

05/25/2026

Volunteer Tomorrow for 2-on-Tuesday Sessions!
Join us in Gorgas Park from 6-8pm.
We’ll meet at Hermitage and Mitchell Streets.
We'll have a mulch fest and terrace build at pollinator garden.
Afterwards, enjoy drinks and 's BBQ at the Parkhouse.

Our Morning Session group will be at Lauriston Pocket Park from 8:30-10:30am.
We’ll meet at Lauriston & Vicaris Streets.
Please bring gloves and your favorite tools.

05/23/2026

Join us to pay honor on Monday.

Memorial Day Services -- Monday, May 25, 2026 == A full day of remembrance across our community.

Schedule of Activities
**Wissahickon War Memorial
Rochelle Avenue (across from train station) – 10:00 AM

**Saint John the Baptist RC Church, Manayunk
119 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 – 10:00 AM
Special Veterans Mass – Adam Kowalski, Dutch-Helwig MCL

**Hattal-Taylor VFW Post 333
376 Lyceum Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 – 11:00 AM

**McMichael Park
Midvale Avenue & Coulter Street, East Falls – 11:00 AM

**Leverington Cemetery
6075 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 – 12:00 PM (Noon)

**Gorgas Park
6300 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 – 1:00 PM

Service Elements
Call to Colors – Bugler(s)
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Remarks
Guest Speaker
Placement of Wreath
Rifle Salute
Taps – Bugler(s)
Benediction

Contact Information
Bruce F. Hoffman
21st Ward Veterans Association
2039 Oak Avenue, Hatfield, PA 19440
267-304-5787 (Call or Text)
[email protected]
“Let us remember the fallen by honoring their legacy through service.”