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Service-Learning Ever dream of having class outdoors? Experience Fairmount Park's living laboratory where thousands of plant and animal communities co-exist. Stand on an historic battle site or study the Park's architectural and engineering firsts. Fairmount Park is rich with service-learning opportunities. In service-learning, traditional classroom instruction meets service-oriented work in the real world. By doing new things, students acquire academic and employment skills, and may even get school credit. Lifelong problem-solving and decision-making abilities are developed too. Service-learning not only benefits students, but also positively affects the community. It's a catalyst where change is needed and can unify communities around common goals. Fairmount Park offers several service-learning opportunities to better educate our youth and improve our communities. Make a difference by:
Service-learning activities await you in Fairmount Park. Give us a call or click here for a Volunteer Sign-up Sheet. Contact Info: Kate Lapszynski Director of Stewardship Tel 215-683-0217 Fax 215-683-0205 E-mail: Kate.Lapszynski@phila.gov Location: Fairmount Park One Parkway, 10th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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