Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Marine Park to help sow native seed. This work will help to jumpstart the forest understory and prevent invasives from coming in. Volunteers will also be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech lead at the corner of Gerritsen Avenue & Channel Avenue. Space is limited. Registration is Required For This Event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Gerritsen Ave and Channel Ave (in Marine Park)

Join us for monthly monitoring sessions where we listen for the calls of local frogs. FrogWatch USA is a nationwide program that monitors and tracks amphibian populations by collecting data with help from volunteers like you. Bring a headlamp or flashlight for the night walk and monitoring. This program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Registration required by phone or email.

Start time: 8:00 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 351-3450

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Pelham Bay Park to help plant trees at Million Trees planting site. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech lead off of Burr Avenue between East 196th Street and Westchester Avenue. Space is limited.

Registration is Required For This Event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Burr Avenue & East 196th Street

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

On It's My Park Day, the Friends of Eibs Pond Park will be cleaning, raking, and weeding at Eibs Pond Park. Volunteers will also be spreading woodchips along the paths and planting flowers around the park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 445-7095

Location: P.S. 057 Hubert H. Humphrey

On It's My Park Day, join Centro Hispano for a clean-up of Rufus King Park. Volunteers can assist with raking leaves, picking up debris and removing litter from the park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 298-5083

Location: Rufus King Park

There is a war against weeds, and we would love to enlist you in the battle. Help us spruce up the grounds of the Greenbelt Nature Center during the growing season. This year, we will also be helping restore the walkway between the Greenbelt Recreation Center and Greenbelt Nature Center. Bring water and a snack. Community service credit is available. Registration required.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 351-3450

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

On It's My Park Day, join the Forest Hills Civic Association as they do Spring cleaning at the Remsen Cemetery. They will be weeding, mulching, raking and planting.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 314-3857

Location: Remsen Family Cemetery

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Please join us at the Dome to view the proposals and cast your vote for the Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition! The barriers will be placed along Shore Front Parkway from Beach 74th to Beach 107th Street to protect bicyclists and pedestrians. Volunteers will help paint designs on the barriers later this summer.

For more information, please visit our website.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Beach 94th Street and Shore Front Parkway (in Rockaway Beach)

On It's My Park Day, join the West 181st Street Beautification Project as they beautify the garden space along the steps. Volunteers are needed for sweeping, weeding, litter pickup and planting of spring and summer flowering plants.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 656-3194

Location: West 181st Street Community Garden

Please join us at the Dome to view the proposals and cast your vote for the Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition! The barriers will be placed along Shore Front Parkway from Beach 74th to Beach 107th Street to protect bicyclists and pedestrians. Volunteers will help paint designs on the barriers later this summer.

For more information, please visit our website.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Beach 94th Street and Shore Front Parkway (in Rockaway Beach)

Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Pelham Park to help remove Garlic Mustard from the forest. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech lead on the north side of the Orchard Beach Parking Lot. Space is limited.

Registration is Required For This Event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360 -3317

Location: Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park)

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

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

Join the Greenbelt staff and help build and restore the White Trail around Willowbrook Park.

Start time: 9:30 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 667-2165 ext. 311

Location: Carousel for All Children (in Willowbrook Park)

On It's My Park Day, the Gramercy Neighborhood Associates and the families and friends of P.S. 40 will be busy in the park having a big clean-up, painting areas and helping their local playground.

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Augustus Saint Gaudens Playground (in Augustus St. Gaudens Playground)

Help water and care for the 80,000 new street trees that have been planted across New York City. Join the MillionTreesNYC to give trees a little "Tree LC" and stewardship, and help keep New York City green by coming to a free MillionTreesNYC tree care workshop where you will learn:

• What is MillionTreesNYC?
• How to identify trees in New York City
• Benefits trees bring to our city
• Tree Care - Water! Weed! Mulch! Plant flowers!

Workshops are focused on active tree care, so come ready to get your hands dirty and care for street trees along the sidewalk. Please wear closed-toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty. Tree stewardship is similar to gardening work, involving bending and kneeling on the sidewalk. Children are always welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-1342

Location: Intersection of Faile St. and Garrison Ave.

Help water and care for the 80,000 new street trees that have been planted across New York City. Join the MillionTreesNYC to give trees a little "Tree LC" and stewardship, and help keep New York City green by coming to a free MillionTreesNYC tree care workshop where you will learn:

• What is MillionTreesNYC?
• How to identify trees in New York City
• Benefits trees bring to our city
• Tree Care - Water! Weed! Mulch! Plant flowers!

Workshops are focused on active tree care, so come ready to get your hands dirty and care for street trees along the sidewalk. Please wear closed-toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty. Tree stewardship is similar to gardening work, involving bending and kneeling on the sidewalk. Children are always welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration required below.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-1342

Location: Putnam Ave. & Forest Ave.

On It's My Park Day, The Friends of Delury Square will be doing a spring clean of their park. As part of their ongoing care of this neigborhood square, they will be putting in new plants for the summer.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Delury Square

Join staff repairing and restoring sections of the white trail.

All events are listed on our website below. To volunteer for any of our events you must be age 14 and up/under 14 with an adult. Gloves and Tools are provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 667-2165

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

On It's My Park Day, join the Bronx Park East Community Association as they clean up, paint benches and mulch in the park.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 654-7044

Location: Bronx Park East and Thwaites Place (in Bronx Park)

On It's My Park Day, join the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance as they clean up the park, spread mulch, weed and plant soil in the planting boxes.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 430-1861

Location: Victor Street and Van Nest Avenue (in Van Nest Park)

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Roll up your sleeves and join your neighbors in volunteering to keep QBG clean and green. Led by QBG staff, groups and individuals will participate in a variety of activities from seeding to weeding. Registration required.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 886-3800 x 204

Location: Queens Botanical Garden

Weekend Volunteer Corps are a wonderful opportunity for groups to get their hands dirty with projects throughout the park. Individuals welcome too. All groups must pre-register. Contact Volunteer Corps below.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Picnic House (in Prospect Park)

Learn about the MillionTreesNYC initiative and how to plant and care for trees on your block with this workshop. We will discuss proper street tree care, species selection and citizen pruning programs followed by a brief tour and assessment of street tree plantings in the neighborhood. This workshop will also include a hands–on component with the opportunity to care for some street trees in need of some TLC.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

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

On It's My Park Day, come out to Juan Pablo Duarte Square to help the Washington Heights Gardening Crew with weeding, pruning, raking and general clean-up of the popular Washington Heights gathering area.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 334-1713

Location: Juan Pablo Duarte Square

Help water and care for the 80,000 new street trees that have been planted across New York City. Join MillionTreesNYC to give trees a little "Tree LC" and stewardship, and help keep New York City green by coming to a free MillionTreesNYC tree care workshop where you will learn:

• What is MillionTreesNYC?
• How to identify trees in New York City
• Benefits trees bring to our city
• Tree Care - Water! Weed! Mulch! Plant flowers!

Workshops are focused on active tree care, so come ready to get your hands dirty and care for street trees along the sidewalk. Please wear closed-toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty. Tree stewardship is similar to gardening work, involving bending and kneeling on the sidewalk. Children are always welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-1342

Location: Putnam Ave. & Forest Ave.

On It's My Park Day, local residents will be doing a spring clean up and planting at the lovely Minetta Green.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212 ) 408-0216

Location: Minetta Green

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Help maintain and beautify Randall’s Island Park. Activities vary depending on needs and resources. Instruction, gloves, & tools provided. Dress appropriate for the weather and working in the soil.

RSVP so that we may effectively prepare for an accurate number of volunteers.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1899 x316

Location: Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park)

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Van Cortlandt Park to help remove Garlic Mustard from the Forest. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Mosholu Avenue & Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park)

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Pelham Bay Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help restore the forest of Pelham Bay Park. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Burr Avenue & East 196th Street

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

On It's My Park Day, join B.R.O.K.E.N. Inc. as they clean Playground One-Forty. They will make raking leaves, removing debris and cleaning fun.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 337-9309

Location: Playground One-forty (in Playground One Forty)

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

Chip in for park improvement projects. Events take place rain or shine. Closed toe work shoes required. There is no place to store belongings. Email or call for more details Riverside Park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 870-3070

Location: Terrace Promenade North (in Riverside Park)

Help water and care for the 80,000 new street trees that have been planted across New York City! Join the MillionTreesNYC to give trees a little "Tree LC" and stewardship, and help keep New York City GREEN by coming to a free MillionTreesNYC tree care workshop where you will learn:

• What is MillionTreesNYC?
• How to identify trees in New York City
• Benefits trees bring to our city
• Tree Care - Water! Weed! Mulch! Plant flowers!

Workshops are focused on active tree care, so come ready to get your hands dirty and care for street trees along the sidewalk. Please wear closed-toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty. Tree stewardship is similar to gardening work, involving bending and kneeling on the sidewalk. Children are always welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-1342

Location: Putnam Ave. & Forest Ave.

Weekend Volunteer Corps are a wonderful opportunity for groups to get their hands dirty with projects throughout the park. Individuals welcome too. All groups must pre-register. Contact Volunteer Corps below.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Picnic House (in Prospect Park)

On It's My Park Day, the Friends of Graniteville Quarry will be cleaning, raking, and weeding at Graniteville Quarry. Volunteers will also be creating a wood chipped path leading up to the Rock Quarries.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 805-6322

Location: Graniteville Quarry Park

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Laurel Hill Terrace is a hidden gem in Highbridge Park; the elegant stone staircase offers spectacular views of the Harlem River and the Bronx and is surrounded by ornamental native plantings. Spend an afternoon at the Terrace controlling invasive plants and weeding in the surrounding garden beds.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Little Bay Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Utopia Pkwy & 14th Rd (in Little Bay Park)

Join us for monthly monitoring sessions where we listen for the calls of local frogs. FrogWatch USA is a nationwide program that monitors and tracks amphibian populations by collecting data with help from volunteers like you. Bring a headlamp or flashlight for the night walk and monitoring. This program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Registration required by phone or email.

• Wed., April 17 at 7:00 p.m.: Nevada Ave parking lot, High Rock Park
• Wed., May 22 at 8:00 p.m.: Greenbelt Nature Center, Buttonbush Swamp (The May 15 session has moved)
• Wed., June 19 at 8:00 p.m.: Greenbelt Nature Center, Buttonbush Swamp

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time: 8:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 351-3450

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

Join us for monthly monitoring sessions where we listen for the calls of local frogs. FrogWatch USA is a nationwide program that monitors and tracks amphibian populations by collecting data with help from volunteers like you. Bring a headlamp or flashlight for the night walk and monitoring. This program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Registration required by phone or email.

Start time: 8:00 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 351-3450

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

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

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Powell's Cove to care for newly planted trees. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Powell's Cove Park at 133 Place (in Powell's Cove Park)

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Weekend Volunteer Corps are a wonderful opportunity for groups to get their hands dirty with projects throughout the park. Individuals welcome too. All groups must pre-register. Contact Volunteer Corps below.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Picnic House (in Prospect Park)

Join the Gowanus Canal Conservancy for a day of environmental clean-up!

Gowanus Canal Conservancy will host a tree stewardship event and work on tree pruning, removing pavers from tree pits, amending soil with compost and spreading mulch. Please wear closed toed shoes and dress for gardening activities.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED -- Please RSVP to volunteer@gowanuscanalconservancy.org

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 541-4378

Location: Salt Lot

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers at Highland Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothes that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech Lead at the corner of Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park)

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

On It's My Park Day, come out and join LP FAM's Youth Organization as they paint benches, rake leaves, weed and remove litter from the park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 241-4211

Location: Frederick B Judge Playground (in Frederick B. Judge Playground)

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

Join staff removing invasive plants and restoring trails.

All events are listed on our website below. To volunteer for any of our events you must be age 14 and up/under 14 with an adult. Gloves and Tools are provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 667-2165

Location: 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park)

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Help prep the park for the Summer by assisting the Fort Tryon Park Trust Friends Committee in park clean up, painting and planting. Need volunteer hours for school or work? Fort Tryon Park welcomes you!

Sign in at the Friends Committee table at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to the Heather Garden

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Bronx River Park to help remove Invasives from the forest and wetlands. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the newly planted native trees and shrubs. Volunteers will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech Lead at the Corner of Burke Avenue and Bronx Park East. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Bronx River Forest Island

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Bronx River Park to help remove Invasives from the forest and wetlands. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the newly planted native trees and shrubs. Volunteers will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech Lead at the Corner of Burke Avenue and Bronx Park East. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Bronx River Forest Island

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

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Help maintain and beautify Randall’s Island Park. Activities vary depending on needs and resources. Instruction, gloves, & tools provided. Dress appropriate for the weather and working in the soil.

RSVP so that we may effectively prepare for an accurate number of volunteers.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1899 x316

Location: Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park)

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

Spend an evening weeding the meadow and restoring the trails in Sherman Creek while learning about the native wildflowers in the Sherman Creek Meadow.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

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

Join staff removing invasive plants and restoring trails.

All events are listed on our website below. To volunteer for any of our events you must be age 14 and up/under 14 with an adult. Gloves and Tools are provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 667-2165 x 311

Location: 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park)

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Clove Lakes Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help restore the forest of Clove Lakes Park. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Slosson Avenue & Drake Avenue (in Clove Lakes Park)

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Help maintain the park by assisting the Fort Tryon Park Trust Friends Committee in clean up, painting and planting. Need volunteer hours for school or work? Fort Tryon Park welcomes you!

Sign in at the Friends Committee table at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to the Heather Garden

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)

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. Volunteers will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Riverdale Park at Railroad Terrace

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

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

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. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Dyckman & Staff Streets (in Inwood Hill Park)

Chip in for park improvement projects. Events take place rain or shine. Closed toe work shoes required. There is no place to store belongings. Email or call for more details Riverside Park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 870-3070

Location: Terrace Promenade North (in Riverside Park)

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Garrison Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help maintain the livelihood of this newly planted forest. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Garrison Avenue and Edgewater Road

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

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

Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Highland Park to care for newly planted trees. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in tree care, invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothes that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

Location: Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park)

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

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

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 e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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