Whittlesey Zoo Volunteers: Forest Park Community Day
- - Whittlesey's Holyoke office participated in its 15th annual Community Day on June 13, lending a hand at the zoo in Forest Park & Education Center.
- volunteers tackled various tasks, including painting fences, cleaning the grounds, and building wooden display boxes.
- The Zoo in Forest Park has served as a cultural and environmental landmark in Springfield for over a century.
Whittlesey’s Community Day volunteers actively supported the Springfield Zoo, bolstering the zoo’s vital mission. Employees from the Holyoke office dedicated their time on June 13th to enhance the zoo’s facilities, contributing to animal care and conservation education. The team engaged in tasks like painting fences and constructing display boxes. these efforts emphasized Whittlesey’s commitment to local organizations and the community. The Zoo in Forest Park has served as a cherished Springfield landmark for over a century, now supported by Whittlesey’s dedication. This annual tradition exemplifies the firm’s values. Learn more about this and other community initiatives at news directory 3. Discover what’s next as Whittlesey plans future community support.
Whittlesey Community Day Supports Springfield Zoo’s Mission
Updated June 23, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in its 15th annual Community Day on June 13, lending a hand at the zoo in Forest Park & Education Center. The team focused its community support on enhancing the zoo’s facilities.
volunteers tackled various tasks, including painting fences, cleaning the grounds, and building wooden display boxes. These efforts directly support the zoo’s mission of providing care for animals unable to return to the wild and promoting conservation education throughout the region. The annual community support initiative underscores Whittlesey’s commitment to local organizations.
The Zoo in Forest Park has served as a cultural and environmental landmark in Springfield for over a century. Whittlesey’s contribution highlights the firm’s dedication to the area. The Community Day tradition sees employees across Connecticut and Massachusetts setting aside their daily routines to assist nonprofit organizations in their communities. This year’s community support focused on the zoo’s needs.
“As part of the Western Massachusetts business community, it means a lot to be able to support a place like the the Zoo in Forest Park,” said Drew Andrews, CEO and managing partner at Whittlesey. “This event is one of the moast meaningful days of our year. It reminds us of the importance of showing up, working together, and giving back to the communities we’re proud to be a part of.”
What’s next
Whittlesey plans to continue its annual Community Day tradition, seeking new opportunities to support nonprofit organizations and contribute to the well-being of the communities it serves.