Northeast Woods Restoration Project Update: We Met the Match!
Friends of Pastorius Park is embarking on its most ambitious project to-date—Thanks to broad community support, we unlocked the $100,000 challenge grant! We officially have greenlit the Paul W. Meyer Northeast Woods Restoration Project for completion in November 2026.
Northeast Woods Restoration Project Update: We Met the Match!
Friends of Pastorius Park is embarking on its most ambitious project to-date—Thanks to broad community support, we unlocked the $100,000 challenge grant! We officially have greenlit the Paul W. Meyer Northeast Woods Restoration Project for completion in November 2026.
What's Happening at the Park
Volunteer with FoPP
Help Keep Your Park Beautiful! Volunteer with Friends of Pastorius Park by participating in seasonal cleanups, tree planting, watering, mulching, or behind-the-scenes tasks. We are always in need of new volunteers.
Birding at Pastorius Park
Whether you’re an avid birder or simply enjoy the quiet thrill of spotting wildlife, Pastorius Park offers a surprising abundance of birdlife right in the heart of Chestnut Hill. See our list of birds spotted at the park.
What's in Season
The park is home to a diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and flowers—displaying unique beauty all year long. Learn what’s in bloom this season.
News
Friends of Pastorius Park (FoPP) has been awarded $170,042 reimbursement grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s highly competitive Growing Greener Grant program to support the Paul W. Meyer Northeast Woods Restoration Project in Pastorius Park, a historic green space serving the Chestnut Hill community. FoPP was one of only two projects selected in Philadelphia County, underscoring both the competitiveness of the Growing Greener program and the ecological importance of the Northeast Woods restoration effort. Friends of Pastorius Park attributes this achievement in large part to…
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DONATE OR VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Pastorius Park relies on community support to maintain the health and safety of this historic landscape. Your support enables FoPP to continue caring for the trees, historic plantings, water systems, and structures within the park. Show your support through a donation to Friends of Pastorius Park or joining us as a volunteer.
