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October 20, 2026
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Pottstown Parks and Recreation, and other project partners are launching a 3-year project focused on forestry and open space management and community health. Please come help plant trees during the day and attend the community meeting in the evening.
Tuesday, October 20
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Spruce Street Park Tree Planting
741 Spruce Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Planting 20 trees to provide more shading to enjoy, more air quality benefits and reduce flooding.
Join Pottstown Parks and Rec staff and help any way you are able. Come out even if you can only stay an hour or two.
More hands make light work. All tools and work gloves provided.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Meeting at Ricketts Center
658 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Learn more about the Pottstown Community Forestry Project. It is planting 80 trees throughout Pottstown, but much more. There are paid internship and volunteer/community service opportunities. Professional training in forestry management and air quality monitoring. The goal is to improve both Pottstown’s woodlands and parks as well as public health. Community input is needed to help guide this project.