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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:00:16 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[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)

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M071 Riverside Park 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Summer Lawn Greening]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/summer-lawn-greening http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/summer-lawn-greening Date: July 20, 2013

Pier 1’s lawns are a beautiful spot to picnic, lounge, or enjoy amazing views. Help us keep these organically maintained lawns lush and healthy by removing invasive turfgrass weeds.

This is a family-friendly event, children are welcome to participate with an adult.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7017, -73.9969 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[History in Your Hands: Pulling Weeds on the Farm]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/history-in-your-hands-pulling-weeds-on-the-farm http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/history-in-your-hands-pulling-weeds-on-the-farm Date: July 20, 2013

Visitors of all ages can come and help Lefferts staff take care of the potato farm plot, medicinal and herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water. Bring a hat and a bottle of water and we will provide the tools and gloves.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park)

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B073 Prospect Park 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6643, -73.9639 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad067b3ffc3.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Garrison Park - Caring for Young Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/22/garrison-park-caring-for-young-trees http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/22/garrison-park-caring-for-young-trees Date: July 22, 2013

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

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Garrison Avenue and Edgewater Road

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2013-07-22 2013-07-22 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8213, -73.8847 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/green-team Date: July 23, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Highland Park - Caring for Young Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/highland-park-caring-for-young-trees http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/highland-park-caring-for-young-trees Date: July 27, 2013

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

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

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

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Q020 Highland Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6836, -73.8857 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Powell's Cove - Caring for Young Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/powells-cove-caring-for-young-trees http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/powells-cove-caring-for-young-trees Date: July 27, 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 clothes that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event at the link below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3317

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

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Q461 Powell's Cove Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7877, -73.8344 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[History in Your Hands: Pulling Weeds on the Farm]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/history-in-your-hands-pulling-weeds-on-the-farm http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/history-in-your-hands-pulling-weeds-on-the-farm Date: July 27, 2013

Visitors of all ages can come and help Lefferts staff take care of the potato farm plot, medicinal and herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water. Bring a hat and a bottle of water and we will provide the tools and gloves.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park)

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B073 Prospect Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6643, -73.9639 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad067b3ffc3.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/green-team Date: July 30, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Weekend Volunteer Corps]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/weekend-volunteer-corps http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/weekend-volunteer-corps Date: August 3, 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.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Ocean Ave (in Prospect Park)

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B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6558, -73.9629 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad07b7565e6.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/green-team Date: August 6, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-06 2013-08-06 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M300 Sherman Creek 2013-08-09 2013-08-09 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M029 Fort Tryon Park 2013-08-11 2013-08-11 9:00 am 3:00 am 40.8606, -73.9338 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Weekend Volunteer Corps]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/11/weekend-volunteer-corps http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/11/weekend-volunteer-corps Date: August 11, 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.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: The Wellhouse (in Prospect Park)

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B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-11 2013-08-11 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6566, -73.9707 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad07b7565e6.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M104 Randall's Island Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7932, -73.9254 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/green-team Date: August 13, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M071 Riverside Park 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/green-team Date: August 20, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/green-team Date: August 27, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-27 2013-08-27 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/green-team Date: September 3, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-03 2013-09-03 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M300 Sherman Creek 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 10:00 am 12:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/green-team Date: September 10, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/green-team Date: September 17, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-17 2013-09-17 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M071 Riverside Park 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.804, -73.97 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M300 Sherman Creek 2013-09-21 2013-09-21 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/24/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/24/green-team Date: September 24, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-24 2013-09-24 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-09-28 2013-09-28 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-28 2013-09-28 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M029 Fort Tryon Park 2013-09-29 2013-09-29 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8606, -73.9338 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-10-05 2013-10-05 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-05 2013-10-05 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-10-12 2013-10-12 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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 emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-12 2013-10-12 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/19/forest-crew-training-session Date: October 19, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-19 2013-10-19 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M300 Sherman Creek 2013-10-20 2013-10-20 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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)

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M300 Sherman Creek 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/forest-crew-training-session Date: October 26, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/02/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 2, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-02 2013-11-02 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/09/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 9, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-09 2013-11-09 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/16/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 16, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-16 2013-11-16 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/23/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 23, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-23 2013-11-23 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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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 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 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

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R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT
<![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/11/30/forest-crew-training-session Date: November 30, 2013

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

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

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M037 Highbridge Park 2013-11-30 2013-11-30 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 EDT