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 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:17:43 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/2013/05/25/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/25/forest-crew-training-session Date: May 25, 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 2013-05-25 2013-05-25 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/25/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/25/compost-crew-training-session Date: May 25, 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

]]> 2013-05-25 2013-05-25 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at West 181st Street Community Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/26/its-my-park-day-at-west-181st-street-community-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/26/its-my-park-day-at-west-181st-street-community-garden Date: May 26, 2013

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

]]> 2013-05-26 2013-05-26 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9392 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Pelham Bay Park: Garlic Mustard Pull]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/29/pelham-bay-park-garlic-mustard-pull http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/29/pelham-bay-park-garlic-mustard-pull Date: May 29, 2013

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)

]]> X039 Pelham Bay Park 2013-05-29 2013-05-29 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8687, -73.797 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/30/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/30/garden-crew-training-session Date: May 30, 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

]]> 2013-05-30 2013-05-30 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: June 1, 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 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[National Trails Day at Willowbrook Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/national-trails-day-at-willowbrook-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/national-trails-day-at-willowbrook-park Date: June 1, 2013

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)

]]> R030 Willowbrook Park 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 9:30 am 40.6039, -74.1586 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Augustus St. Gaudens Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-augustus-st-gaudens-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-augustus-st-gaudens-playground Date: June 1, 2013

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)

]]> M226 Augustus St. Gaudens Playground 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 9:30 am 3:00 pm 40.7356, -73.9822 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop and Care Day in the Bronx]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-the-bronx http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-the-bronx Date: June 1, 2013

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.

]]> 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8205, -73.8881 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop and Care Day in Queens]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-queens http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-queens Date: June 1, 2013

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.

]]> 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7051, -73.9021 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Delury Square]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-delury-square http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-delury-square Date: June 1, 2013

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

]]> 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7091, -74.0052 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[National Trails Day at LaTourette Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/national-trails-day-at-latourette-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/national-trails-day-at-latourette-park Date: June 1, 2013

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)

]]> R129 Blood Root Valley 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.5884, -74.1391 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518be97a4644d.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Bronx Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-bronx-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-bronx-park Date: June 1, 2013

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)

]]> X002 Bronx Park 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 11:00 am 6:00 pm 40.8589, -73.8709 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Van Nest Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-van-nest-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/its-my-park-day-at-van-nest-park Date: June 1, 2013

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)

]]> X093 Van Nest Park 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 11:00 am 6:00 pm 40.8436, -73.8663 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/forest-crew-training-session Date: June 1, 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 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/compost-crew-training-session Date: June 1, 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

]]> 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Community Volunteer Day]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/community-volunteer-day http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/community-volunteer-day Date: June 2, 2013

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

]]> 2013-06-02 2013-06-02 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7515, -73.8262 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Weekend Volunteer Corps]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/weekend-volunteer-corps http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/weekend-volunteer-corps Date: June 2, 2013

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)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-06-02 2013-06-02 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6655, -73.9716 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d445b61a3d.png Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Street Tree Workshop]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/street-tree-workshop http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/street-tree-workshop Date: June 2, 2013

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)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-06-02 2013-06-02 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/06/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/06/garden-crew-training-session Date: June 6, 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

]]> 2013-06-06 2013-06-06 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: June 8, 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 2013-06-08 2013-06-08 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Juan Pablo Duarte Square]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/its-my-park-day-at-juan-pablo-duarte-square-m02 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/its-my-park-day-at-juan-pablo-duarte-square-m02 Date: June 8, 2013

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

]]> 2013-06-08 2013-06-08 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.842, -73.9391 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop and Care Day in Queens]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-queens http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-queens Date: June 8, 2013

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.

]]> 2013-06-08 2013-06-08 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7051, -73.9021 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Minetta Green]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/its-my-park-day-ayt-minetta-green http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/its-my-park-day-ayt-minetta-green Date: June 8, 2013

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

]]> M125A Minetta Green 2013-06-08 2013-06-08 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7303, -74.0016 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/forest-crew-training-session Date: June 8, 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 2013-06-08 2013-06-08 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/08/compost-crew-training-session Date: June 8, 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

]]> 2013-06-08 2013-06-08 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Volunteer with the Randall's Island Park Alliance Horticulture Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/11/volunteer-with-the-randalls-island-park-alliance-horticulture-crew http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/11/volunteer-with-the-randalls-island-park-alliance-horticulture-crew Date: June 11, 2013

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)

]]> M104 Randall's Island Park 2013-06-11 2013-06-11 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7932, -73.9254 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Van Cortlandt Park, Garlic Mustard Pull]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/11/pelham-bay-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/11/pelham-bay-park Date: June 11, 2013

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)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-06-11 2013-06-11 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.9044, -73.8964 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Pelham Bay Park, Caring for Young Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/13/pelham-bay-park-caring-for-young-trees http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/13/pelham-bay-park-caring-for-young-trees Date: June 13, 2013

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

]]> 2013-06-13 2013-06-13 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8547, -73.828 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/13/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/13/garden-crew-training-session Date: June 13, 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

]]> 2013-06-13 2013-06-13 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day Playground One-Forty]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/its-my-park-day-playground-oneforty http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/its-my-park-day-playground-oneforty Date: June 15, 2013

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)

]]> Q220E Playground One Forty 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.6751, -73.8013 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: June 15, 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 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities Date: June 15, 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 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop and Care Day in Queens]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-queens http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/milliontreesnyc-tree-care-workshop-and-care-day-in-queens Date: June 15, 2013

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.

]]> 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7051, -73.9021 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Weekend Volunteer Corps]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/weekend-volunteer-corps http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/weekend-volunteer-corps Date: June 15, 2013

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)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6655, -73.9716 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d445b61a3d.png Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My park Day at Graniteville Quarry Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/its-my-park-day-at-graniteville-quarry-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/its-my-park-day-at-graniteville-quarry-park Date: June 15, 2013

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

]]> R150 Graniteville Quarry Park 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 11:00 am 2:00 pm 40.6255, -74.1546 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/forest-crew-training-session Date: June 15, 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 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/15/compost-crew-training-session Date: June 15, 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

]]> 2013-06-15 2013-06-15 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Invasive Removal at Laurel Hill Terrace]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/16/invasive-removal-at-laurel-hill-terrace http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/16/invasive-removal-at-laurel-hill-terrace Date: June 16, 2013

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)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-06-16 2013-06-16 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Little Bay Park, Caring for Young Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/19/little-bay-park-caring-for-young-trees http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/19/little-bay-park-caring-for-young-trees Date: June 19, 2013

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)

]]> Q010A Little Bay Park 2013-06-19 2013-06-19 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7875, -73.7948 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[FrogWatch USA]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/19/frogwatch-usa http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/19/frogwatch-usa Date: June 19, 2013

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)

]]> R129 Blood Root Valley 2013-06-19 2013-06-19 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 40.5884, -74.1391 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[FrogWatch USA - Monthly Monitoring Sessions]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/19/frogwatch-usa-monthly-monitoring-sessions http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/19/frogwatch-usa-monthly-monitoring-sessions Date: June 19, 2013

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)

]]> R129 Blood Root Valley 2013-06-19 2013-06-19 8:00 pm 9:30 pm 40.5884, -74.1391 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/20/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/20/garden-crew-training-session Date: June 20, 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

]]> 2013-06-20 2013-06-20 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: June 22, 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 2013-06-22 2013-06-22 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Powell's Cove - Caring for Young Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/powells-cove-caring-for-young-trees http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/powells-cove-caring-for-young-trees Date: June 22, 2013

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)

]]> Q461 Powell's Cove Park 2013-06-22 2013-06-22 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7877, -73.8344 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/forest-crew-training-session Date: June 22, 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 2013-06-22 2013-06-22 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/compost-crew-training-session Date: June 22, 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

]]> 2013-06-22 2013-06-22 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Weekend Volunteer Corps]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/weekend-volunteer-corps http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/weekend-volunteer-corps Date: June 23, 2013

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)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-06-23 2013-06-23 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6655, -73.9716 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d445b61a3d.png Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Gowanus Canal Conservancy Clean & Green Event]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/gowanus-canal-conservancy-clean-green-event http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/gowanus-canal-conservancy-clean-green-event Date: June 23, 2013

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

]]> 2013-06-23 2013-06-23 11:00 am 3:00 pm 40.675, -73.9915 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/27/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/27/garden-crew-training-session Date: June 27, 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

]]> 2013-06-27 2013-06-27 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day Frederick B. Judge Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/its-my-park-day-frederick-b-judge-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/its-my-park-day-frederick-b-judge-playground Date: June 29, 2013

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)

]]> Q119 Frederick B. Judge Playground 2013-06-29 2013-06-29 9:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6835, -73.8082 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: June 29, 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 2013-06-29 2013-06-29 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Restoration at High Rock Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/forest-restoration-at-high-rock-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/forest-restoration-at-high-rock-park Date: June 29, 2013

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)

]]> R088 High Rock Park 2013-06-29 2013-06-29 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.5845, -74.1251 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518bea615e31f.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/forest-crew-training-session Date: June 29, 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 2013-06-29 2013-06-29 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/compost-crew-training-session Date: June 29, 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

]]> 2013-06-29 2013-06-29 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Beautification Day Event]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/30/beautification-event1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/30/beautification-event1 Date: June 30, 2013

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)

]]> M029 Fort Tryon Park 2013-06-30 2013-06-30 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8606, -73.9338 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/04/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/04/garden-crew-training-session Date: July 4, 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

]]> 2013-07-04 2013-07-04 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/06/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/06/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: July 6, 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 2013-07-06 2013-07-06 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/06/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/06/forest-crew-training-session Date: July 6, 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 2013-07-06 2013-07-06 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/06/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/06/compost-crew-training-session Date: July 6, 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

]]> 2013-07-06 2013-07-06 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Volunteer with the Randall's Island Park Alliance Horticulture Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/09/volunteer-with-the-randalls-island-park-alliance-horticulture-crew http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/09/volunteer-with-the-randalls-island-park-alliance-horticulture-crew Date: July 9, 2013

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)

]]> M104 Randall's Island Park 2013-07-09 2013-07-09 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7932, -73.9254 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/11/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/11/garden-crew-training-session Date: July 11, 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

]]> 2013-07-11 2013-07-11 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Sherman Creek Meadow Maintenance]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/12/sherman-creek-meadow-maintenance http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/12/sherman-creek-meadow-maintenance Date: July 12, 2013

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)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-07-12 2013-07-12 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: July 13, 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 2013-07-13 2013-07-13 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Restoration, High Rock Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/forest-restoration-high-rock-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/forest-restoration-high-rock-park Date: July 13, 2013

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)

]]> R088 High Rock Park 2013-07-13 2013-07-13 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.5845, -74.1251 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518bebb792ea9.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/forest-crew-training-session Date: July 13, 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 2013-07-13 2013-07-13 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/13/compost-crew-training-session Date: July 13, 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

]]> 2013-07-13 2013-07-13 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Beautification Day Event]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/14/beautification-event http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/14/beautification-event Date: July 14, 2013

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)

]]> M029 Fort Tryon Park 2013-07-14 2013-07-14 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8606, -73.9338 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/18/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/18/garden-crew-training-session Date: July 18, 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

]]> 2013-07-18 2013-07-18 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: July 20, 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 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities Date: July 20, 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 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/forest-crew-training-session Date: July 20, 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 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/compost-crew-training-session Date: July 20, 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

]]> 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/garden-crew-training-session Date: July 25, 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

]]> 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: July 27, 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 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/forest-crew-training-session Date: July 27, 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 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/compost-crew-training-session Date: July 27, 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

]]> 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/01/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/01/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 1, 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

]]> 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 3, 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 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 3, 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 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 3, 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

]]> 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/08/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/08/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 8, 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

]]> 2013-08-08 2013-08-08 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleanup the Woods]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/09/cleanup-the-woods http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/09/cleanup-the-woods Date: August 9, 2013

Explore the Highbridge trails while helping to clean–up litter dumped on the slopes. Hike the Highbridge Mountian Bike Trails and learn about the various ecological and recreational roles that the forest plays.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-08-09 2013-08-09 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 10, 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 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 10, 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 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 10, 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

]]> 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Beautification Day Event]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/11/beautification-event http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/11/beautification-event Date: August 11, 2013

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: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 am

Contact phone:

Location: Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)

]]> M029 Fort Tryon Park 2013-08-11 2013-08-11 9:00 am 3:00 am 40.8606, -73.9338 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Volunteer with the Randall's Island Park Alliance Horticulture Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/volunteer-with-the-randalls-island-park-alliance-horticulture-crew http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/volunteer-with-the-randalls-island-park-alliance-horticulture-crew Date: August 13, 2013

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)

]]> M104 Randall's Island Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7932, -73.9254 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 15, 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

]]> 2013-08-15 2013-08-15 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 17, 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 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Restoration at High Rock Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/forest-restoration-at-high-rock-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/forest-restoration-at-high-rock-park Date: August 17, 2013

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)

]]> R088 High Rock Park 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.5845, -74.1251 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518bed122fe52.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/summer-on-the-hudson-riverside-park-conservancy-volunteer-opportunities Date: August 17, 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 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC 2013]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/summer-on-the-hudson-flynyc-2013 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/summer-on-the-hudson-flynyc-2013 Date: August 17, 2013

Come fly a kite at this festival for all ages! Kite-making for children and live musical entertainment by Batala NYC and Renaissance EMS aid your celebration of simple fun throughout the day.

To volunteer, please call (212) 408-0219.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: 311

Location: Pier I (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 11:00 am 4:00 pm 40.7797, -73.9889 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515474a5b2b08.JPG Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 17, 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 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 17, 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

]]> 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 22, 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

]]> 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 24, 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 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT <![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 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 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 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 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 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:17:43 EDT