NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:31:23 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/12/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/12/forest-crew-training-session Date: October 12, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-12 2013-10-12 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/12/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/12/compost-crew-training-session Date: October 12, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-10-12 2013-10-12 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/15/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/15/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: October 15, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-10-15 2013-10-15 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/bird-walks Date: October 19, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: October 19, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/conservatory-garden-tour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/conservatory-garden-tour Date: October 19, 2013

See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff. Tours are free and meet at the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Ave. between 104th and 105th Streets. No reservations needed.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 11:00 am 12:30 pm 40.7937, -73.9522 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/forest-crew-training-session Date: October 19, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/compost-crew-training-session Date: October 19, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Park Reforestation]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/20/park-reforestation http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/20/park-reforestation Date: October 20, 2013

Last fall we began our reforestation project in Highbridge Park. Join us this fall as we continue planting with native trees in an effort to re–establish a native forest in Highbridge Park.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-10-20 2013-10-20 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/22/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/22/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: October 22, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-10-22 2013-10-22 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/bird-walks Date: October 26, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: October 26, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/conservatory-garden-tour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/conservatory-garden-tour Date: October 26, 2013

See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff. Tours are free and meet at the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Ave. between 104th and 105th Streets. No reservations needed.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 11:00 am 12:30 pm 40.7937, -73.9522 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Fall Garden Maintenance]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/fall-garden-maintenance http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/fall-garden-maintenance Date: October 26, 2013

We will be working with volunteers on various fall maintenance projects in Sherman Creek Park. Join us to learn about sustainable gardening while applying a compost top–dressing to our garden beds and lawn on the Harlem River Esplanade. Explore the Riley–Levin Children’s Garden Beds and view the start of fall leaf change.

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/forest-crew-training-session Date: October 26, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/compost-crew-training-session Date: October 26, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/29/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/29/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: October 29, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-10-29 2013-10-29 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/bird-walks Date: November 2, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: November 2, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 2, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/compost-crew-training-session Date: November 2, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/bird-walks Date: November 9, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: November 9, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 9, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/compost-crew-training-session Date: November 9, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/bird-walks Date: November 16, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: November 16, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 16, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/compost-crew-training-session Date: November 16, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/bird-walks Date: November 23, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: November 23, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 23, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/compost-crew-training-session Date: November 23, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/bird-walks Date: November 30, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: November 30, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 30, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/compost-crew-training-session Date: November 30, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/bird-walks Date: December 7, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: December 7, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/forest-crew-training-session Date: December 7, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/07/compost-crew-training-session Date: December 7, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/bird-walks Date: December 14, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-12-14 2013-12-14 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: December 14, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-12-14 2013-12-14 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/forest-crew-training-session Date: December 14, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-14 2013-12-14 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/14/compost-crew-training-session Date: December 14, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-12-14 2013-12-14 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/bird-walks Date: December 21, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-12-21 2013-12-21 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: December 21, 2013

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-12-21 2013-12-21 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/forest-crew-training-session Date: December 21, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-21 2013-12-21 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/21/compost-crew-training-session Date: December 21, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-12-21 2013-12-21 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/28/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/28/bird-walks Date: December 28, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-12-28 2013-12-28 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/28/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/28/forest-crew-training-session Date: December 28, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-28 2013-12-28 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/28/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/12/28/compost-crew-training-session Date: December 28, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-12-28 2013-12-28 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/04/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/04/forest-crew-training-session Date: January 4, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-04 2014-01-04 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/04/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/04/compost-crew-training-session Date: January 4, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-01-04 2014-01-04 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/11/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/11/forest-crew-training-session Date: January 11, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-11 2014-01-11 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/11/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/11/compost-crew-training-session Date: January 11, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-01-11 2014-01-11 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/18/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/18/forest-crew-training-session Date: January 18, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-18 2014-01-18 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/18/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/18/compost-crew-training-session Date: January 18, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-01-18 2014-01-18 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/25/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/25/forest-crew-training-session Date: January 25, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-25 2014-01-25 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/25/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/01/25/compost-crew-training-session Date: January 25, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-01-25 2014-01-25 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/01/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/01/forest-crew-training-session Date: February 1, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-01 2014-02-01 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/01/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/01/compost-crew-training-session Date: February 1, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-02-01 2014-02-01 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/08/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/08/forest-crew-training-session Date: February 8, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-08 2014-02-08 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/08/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/08/compost-crew-training-session Date: February 8, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-02-08 2014-02-08 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/15/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/15/forest-crew-training-session Date: February 15, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-15 2014-02-15 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/15/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/15/compost-crew-training-session Date: February 15, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-02-15 2014-02-15 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/22/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/22/forest-crew-training-session Date: February 22, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-22 2014-02-22 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/22/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/02/22/compost-crew-training-session Date: February 22, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-02-22 2014-02-22 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/01/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/01/forest-crew-training-session Date: March 1, 2014

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-03-01 2014-03-01 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/01/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/01/compost-crew-training-session Date: March 1, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-03-01 2014-03-01 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/08/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/08/compost-crew-training-session Date: March 8, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-03-08 2014-03-08 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/15/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/15/compost-crew-training-session Date: March 15, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-03-15 2014-03-15 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/22/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/03/22/compost-crew-training-session Date: March 22, 2014

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2014-03-22 2014-03-22 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:31:24 EDT