• Robinson Park Community Garden
  •  Located in  Cheltenham Township
  • This is a small but growing organic community garden in 5-acre Robinson Park in the center of historic Wyncote.  Each family can garden two four-foot by eight-foot plots with organic fruits and vegetables. The surplus gets donated to a local food bank.   The garden is located at Walt Land and Greenwood Avenue in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham township.  For more information, visit https://communitygarden.org/find-a-garden/gardens/robinson-park-community-garden/  .
• LaMott Community Garden
  •  Located in Cheltenham TownshipThis community garden is over 90 years old.  The future of the garden is threatened by the possible sale of the land by Temple University.  The garden is located on Graham Lane in the LaMott section of Cheltenham township.  For more information, visit lamottcommunitygarden.com ,  call 267-253-6947, or email la_mott_garden @ yahoo.com.
• Benjamin Rush State Park Community Garden
  •  Located in Northeast Philadelphia:
  • The Benjamin Rush Community Garden is one of the world's largest community gardens, with over 11 acres of land set aside for the community to grow herbs, flowers and vegetables. It is located in the far northeastern reaches of Philadelphia in Benjamin Rush State Park, http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/benjaminrush/. The area has been used for farming since the Comly Family farmed it in the early 1700's. The area has been used as a farm to support the Philadelphia State Hospital which was located across Roosevelt Boulevard prior to being decomissioned.  The community garden is a part of the Benjamin Rush State Park, and is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources. For information contact the Benjamin Rush Garden Association at 215-969-0507, or https://communitygarden.org/find-a-garden/gardens/benjamin-rush-community-garden/ .
• Community Gardens at Morris Aboretum
  •  Located in Chestnut Hill
  • The Community Gardens at the Morris Arboretum are located across the road from the Morris Arboretum's main entrance.  The Community Gardens at the Morris Arboretum provide over 100 garden plots for seasonal rentals.  Local gardeners enjoy nurturing a bit of earth, while growing relationships among fellow gardeners.  Each garden plot is approximately 15 by 20 feet.  They are available for a yearly fee to individuals who hold memberships with the Chestnut Hill Community Association or the Morris Arboretum. 

• Schuylkill Center Community Garden

  • Located in Roxborough
  • The Schuylkill Center’s Organic Community Garden is comprised of 481 plots, each measuring roughly 16’ x 20’.  One can find towering yellow corn, bright red heirloom tomatoes, meandering flower beds, and more growing side by side in this maze of plots.  Some plants are chosen to attract bees from the adjacent apiary.  Gardeners grow produce and vegetables for their family, friends, churches, restaurants; and local food banks.  Some use their plot to create an outdoor oasis to escape to. The gardens serve as an excellent place to learn new greenthumb techniques, enjoy the company of fellow gardeners, and take in the beautiful scenery the area. For more information, please visit: http://www.schuylkillcenter.org/programs/organicgarden 

Help make Abington beautiful

The Abington Township Green Program is an award-winning community tree planting and greening program.  The Green Program is used to beautify public parks and open spaces.  Contributions from individuals or groups are accepted to help buy trees, plants, benches, honorary plaques, and other items.  

View the Green Program brochure and order form.

Here is how you can help:

Purchase an Honorary Tree: To honor a person, an organization, or to celebrate a special occasion, you can purchase an honorary tree . You can choose which park you would like the tree to be planted in. The honoree's name is engraved on a plaque that is on permanent display in the township building lobby.  See order form for prices.

Honorary Trees:

• Abington School District Adminstration building, in honor of Adele Block
• Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary
• Ethel Jordan Park, in memory of Waverly Woodly, Henry Washington Jr. and Donald Weigand.

Donate to buy trees for open space:  Please donate to help restore trees in township parks, open spaces and along streets. Trees have been planted at these places: 

Alverthorpe Park, Ardsley Train Station, Crestmont Park, Gabe Tayar Park, Grove Park, Highland Green, Jackson Park, Roslyn Ridge, Roslyn Park, Roychester Park, Rubicam Park,  Tyson Green, Wanamaker Road Park, Washington Ave Triangle Park and others.

Contribute to greening open space: Please donate to help beautify and green areas of the township.  Public green spaces: 

• Alverthorpe Park
• Crestmont Park demonstration garden
• Huntingdon Pike and Cedar Road Triangle Garden
• Keswick Avenue Train Underpass garden
• Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary
• Roslyn Park rain garden
• Roslyn Ridge (across from Roslyn Train station)

Volunteer:  You or your organization can volunteer your time to help plant trees, gardens and help maintain them. Community service hours credit is available.

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View the Green Program brochure and order form.

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For additional information on the Green Program contact the EAC at eac@abingtonpa.gov.

The Abington Township Green Program won an award from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) that recognizes innovative community volunteer projects.

Annual Arbor Day Celebrations

The Shade Tree Commission and EAC celebrate Arbor Day each year with a tree planting on the last Saturday in April.  The trees are planted in public open spaces that need beautification or greening.  The celebration includes planting trees and flowers, a presentation of the Tree City USA* award, and light refreshments.  The public is invited to join in the free celebration and learn more about trees. If you are interested in volunteering for Arbor Day, please contact us at eac@abingtonpa.gov.

Held on the last Saturday in April at Grove Park  1383 Easton Road, Roslyn PA 19001

• Tree planting workshop
• Tree City USA award presentation
• Keep America Beautiful litter cleanup (park and stream)
  

Resources:

• National Arbor Day Foundation*
• Tree City USA*

* By clicking on this link you will leave the EAC webpage and will go to a website that is not associated with or endorsed by the EAC.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 of each year. Each spring, the EAC celebrates Earth Day by cleaning-up and beautifying parks and public areas throughout the township.  We need your help. Cleanups are a great way to bring your community together and make a difference in your neighborhood. We count how much area we clean and how much litter we pick up, and we report our results to the Great American Cleanup of PA*. In Pennsylvania last year, about 128,000 volunteers picked up over 6 million pounds of trash, and planted over 13,000 trees, plants and flowers.  What a difference!  The EAC provides  snacks, trash bags, gloves, safety vests and tools. Please wear long pants and sleeves, and sturdy shoes. If you can help, please contact the EAC at eac@abingtonpa.gov.  For details about events, click on the links below:

Check back for updates on Earth Day activities throughout Abington Township.

* By clicking on this link you will leave the EAC webpage and will go to a website that is not associated with or endorsed by the EAC

• Building rain barrels
• Public gardens and green space
• Building raised vegetable beds and row covers
• Tree plantings and maintenance
• Mussel surveys in local streams
• In spring: "Great American Cleanup" (litter cleanups)
• In October: Ocean Conservancy "International Coastal Cleanup" (litter cleanups)
• Hosting tables at public fairs and events (like the Abington Pre-Night Out)
• Creating environmental videos

• Abington Township
• Abington Township Commissioners
• Abington School District,
• Abington Senior High School Service Learning Program,
• Abington Junior High School Green Thumbs Club, 
• Abington Friends School,
• Abington Township Shade Tree Commission,
• Abington Township Youth Aid Panel
• Briar Bush Nature Center, Boy Scouts,
• Cheltenham Township and EAC,
• Girl Scouts,
• Friends of Hallowell Park,
• Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful,
• Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary,
• The Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup,
• PennDOT,
• Pennsylvania Environmental Council
• Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,
• Pennypack Watershed and PERT,
• Redeemer Valley Community Garden,
• Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association,
• St, Basil's Academy,
• Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership,
• TreeVitalize,
• Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association,
• Wyncote Audubon Society