The following cemeteries will be participating in this year Earth Day Statewide Cemetery Cleanup. Please note that some sites will be holding their events on dates other than April 22. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, please be sure to reach out directly to the group below using the contact information provided to confirm the day, time, and registration requirements for the events. To access the main page with information about the Earth Day Statewide Cemetery Cleanup Event, click HERE. If you would like us to add your cemetery event to the list, please click the button below:
Click HERE to add your event to this list.Byberry Township African American Burial Ground
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: Noon – 3:00 pm
Address: The Byberry Township African American Burial Ground accessible through Benjamin Rush State Park, Byberry, PA (Philadelphia area)
Registration: 20 volunteers needed, pre-registration is required to participate:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byberry-township-african-american-burial-ground-earth-day-cleanup-tickets-597196880947
Contact Information: [email protected], 610-297-6966
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091318363458
Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Delaware County
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – noon.
Address: 1434 Springfield Road, Collingdale, Delaware County, PA
Registration: 25 volunteers needed, pre-registration is required to participate.
Contact Information: email:[email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085695432981
Gettysburg Lincoln Cemetery
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Address: 408 Long Lane Gettysburg, PA
Registration: 15-20 volunteers needed, pre-registration is required to participate.
Contact Information: [email protected] & 717-357-9373
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085695432981
Greenlawn Cemetery, Chester Township, Delaware County
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Address: Concord Rd, Chester Township, PA [GPS use 2500 Concord Rd]
Registration: 50 volunteers needed, feel free to show up on the day of the event
Contact Information: email: [email protected], phone: 856-803-0620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085695432981
Lebanon Cemetery, North York (York County)–4/22 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023–CANCELLED
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Address: 1412 N. George St, York, PA
Registration: Sign up on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOLC
Contact Information: [email protected]
Lincoln Cemetery Harrisburg
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: Noon – 6:00 pm
Address: 201 South 30th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Registration: 20 volunteers needed, pre-registration is required to participate:
Contact Information: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavingOurAncestorsLegacy
Locust Grove Cemetery, Shippensburg, PA (Cumberland County)–4/22 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023–CANCELLED
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Address: 111 North Queen Street, Shippensburg, PA.
Registration: 12 volunteers needed, pre-registration required to participate.
Contact Information: Steven Burg, [email protected]
Midland Cemetery, Swatara Township (Dauphin County)
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 am to noon
Address: 206 Kelker Street, Swatara Township (outside Steelton)
Registration: 12-15 people needed, feel free to show up on the day of the event
Information: Mostly light yardwork–raking and trimming
Contact Information: Barbara Barksdale, Friends of Midland Cemetery, [email protected]
Union Cemetery, Bellefonte (Center County)