Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site will observe the 25th annual National Public Lands Day on Sept. 22, 2018. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
Park staff is recruiting volunteers for a several projects that will help preserve and protect the landscape of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
Volunteer assistance is needed between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Sept. 22, 2018 for the following projects:
* Litter and debris pick-up
* Removing old fencing and replacing with new
* Tree planting
* Mulch mat installation
* Invasive species removal
All tools will be provided. Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes are required. Seniors, adults, teens, and families are welcome.
If interested please enroll via the following two websites:
https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=17612
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D44A5AA22ABFB6-25th
Enrollment closes at 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 15.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site preserves and interprets an early American industrial landscape and community. Showcasing an iron making community and its surrounding countryside, Hopewell Furnace was active from 1771 to 1883. The park’s facilities are currently open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the park will return to Standard Hours. The park will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Hopewell Furnace is located five miles south of Birdsboro, PA, off of Route 345. Admission to the park is free. For more information, stop by the park's visitor center, call 610-582-8773, or visit the park's web site at www.nps.gov/hofu
Tags: national public lands day volunteers volunteers needed
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
