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 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:39:56 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/2013/08/24/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 24, 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 24, 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

]]> 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 29, 2013

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

]]> 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 31, 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 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 31, 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 31, 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

]]> 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/garden-crew-training-session Date: September 5, 2013

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

]]> 2013-09-05 2013-09-05 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: September 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 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Invasive Removal]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/invasive-removal http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/invasive-removal Date: September 7, 2013

Join our Highbridge Forest Crew for a day and help them as they control invasive vegetation in Highbridge Park. Learn about the ecology of the forest and the Forest Crew’s ongoing restoration efforts in the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 10:00 am 12:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/forest-crew-training-session Date: September 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/compost-crew-training-session Date: September 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

]]> 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/garden-crew-training-session Date: September 12, 2013

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

]]> 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: September 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 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/forest-crew-training-session Date: September 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/compost-crew-training-session Date: September 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

]]> 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/19/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/19/garden-crew-training-session Date: September 19, 2013

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

]]> 2013-09-19 2013-09-19 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: September 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 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities Date: September 21, 2013

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)

]]> M071 Riverside Park 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/forest-crew-training-session Date: September 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Friends of Morningside - Family Festival]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/friends-of-morningside-family-festival http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/friends-of-morningside-family-festival Date: September 21, 2013

A day of fun for the whole family. Facepainting, balloon art, puppets, and musical entertainment all afternoon. The event will culminate at 8pm with the second annual Morningside Lights parade of large participant-made paper mache lanterns.

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 9:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 937-3883

Location: Morningside Pond (in Morningside Park)

]]> M056 Morningside Park 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 12:00 pm 9:00 pm 40.8037, -73.9589 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51535e7419145.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Plant Propagation Workshop]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/plant-propagation-workshop http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/plant-propagation-workshop Date: September 21, 2013

Learn the basics of plant propagation including taking cuttings, sowing seeds, plant divisions, and forcing bulbs. Get hands–on experience by taking cuttings to overwinter tropical plants and succulents and by dividing perennials for our Sherman Creek gardens.

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 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/compost-crew-training-session Date: September 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

]]> 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/26/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/26/garden-crew-training-session Date: September 26, 2013

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

]]> 2013-09-26 2013-09-26 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/28/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/28/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: September 28, 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 2013-09-28 2013-09-28 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/28/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/28/forest-crew-training-session Date: September 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-28 2013-09-28 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/28/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/28/compost-crew-training-session Date: September 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

]]> 2013-09-28 2013-09-28 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Fort Tryon Park Trust Friends Committee Fall Planting Prep]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/29/fall-planting-prep http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/29/fall-planting-prep Date: September 29, 2013

Help prep the park for the Spring by assisting the Fort Tryon Park Trust Friends Committee in park clean up, and planting. Sign in at the Friends Committee table at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to the Heather Garden

On It's My Park Day, come out to Fort Tryon Park to plant all kinds of bulbs throughout the subway terrace.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)

]]> M029 Fort Tryon Park 2013-09-29 2013-09-29 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8606, -73.9338 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: October 5, 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 2013-10-05 2013-10-05 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/forest-crew-training-session Date: October 5, 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-05 2013-10-05 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/compost-crew-training-session Date: October 5, 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

]]> 2013-10-05 2013-10-05 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/12/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/12/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: October 12, 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 2013-10-12 2013-10-12 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT <![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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-12 2013-10-12 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-14 2013-12-14 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-21 2013-12-21 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-12-28 2013-12-28 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-04 2014-01-04 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-11 2014-01-11 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-18 2014-01-18 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-01-25 2014-01-25 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-01 2014-02-01 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-08 2014-02-08 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-15 2014-02-15 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-02-22 2014-02-22 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 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)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2014-03-01 2014-03-01 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 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 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:56 EDT