Rooted in Community – JCSW Arbor Day Cleanup Event at Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park

The Joint Committee on the Status of Women (JCSW) at Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services (MHNHS), invites you to a special volunteer event to help restore and beautify Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park!

Cleanup will be from 12:00 – 2:00. There will be vendors and activities to follow until 4:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community while learning about environmental stewardship. Volunteers will assist with invasive species removal, sumac trimming, and trash cleanup!

Why Join?
🌱 Learn about climate change, sustainability, and pollinator ecosystems
🛠 Receive hands-on training in proper tool use
🌳 Connect with the Mission Hill community & HMS colleagues

✔ Waivers Required – All participants must sign a waiver prior to the event. Print, sign and bring with you to the event or sign when you arrive. See Registration link to view the waiver. 

We understand that this event falls during many schools’ April vacation. MHNHS will allow teens ages 13 and over to participate in this event.  Unfortunately, younger children are not allowed to participate.

We hope you’ll join us in making a difference! Please reach out to JCSW_AdminAssist@hms.harvard.edu  with any questions.

We warmly welcome all staff, faculty, fellows, residents, and students of HMS, HSDM and affiliated hospitals and institutions to attend. JCSW is committed to cultivating an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of our academic and professional community. This event is open to individuals of all genders and identities. 

Questions about JCSW? Read about out group. Additional questions? Contact us. 

Interested in becoming a JCSW member? Join Us!