NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Viewing 81–90 out of 205 events
from May 21, 2013 to March 22, 2014
in Volunteer (x) category
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Forest Crew
at Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This training session will include basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Compost Crew
at Swindler Cove Park, Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this Compost Crew training session, you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Beautification Day Event
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Beautify Fort Tyron Park
Category: Gardening, Volunteer
Free!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Riverdale Park - Invasive Removals
at Riverdale Park at Railroad Terrace, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Riverdale Park to help remove invasives from the forest. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Garden Crew
at Swindler Cove Park, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Cleaning Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island 
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores at Westerleigh Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Volunteer
Free!
Inwood Hill Park - Caring for Young Trees
at Dyckman & Staff Streets (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Inwood Hill Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities
at Terrace Promenade North (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Chip in for park improvement projects.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Forest Crew
at Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This training session will include basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Compost Crew
at Swindler Cove Park, Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this Compost Crew training session, you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
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