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from April 22, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Jul29

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Jul29

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Jul30

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Friday, July 31, 2026

Jul31

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Aug 1

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Aug 1

Shoreline Cleanup

at Inwood Canoe Club (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer to clean up the Hudson River shoreline!
Free!

Aug 1

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck.
Free!

Aug 1

All That Skitters!

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Explore the complexities and threats to crabs living in the Marine Park salt marsh with Mike Feller, retired Chief Naturalist of the NYC Parks Department.
Free!

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Aug 2

CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!

Monday, August 3, 2026

Aug 3

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Aug 4

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Aug 5

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Aug 5

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Aug 6

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Friday, August 7, 2026

Aug 7

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Aug 8

Salt Marsh Saturday

at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Aug 8

Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers!

at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 a.m.
Nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities for children.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Aug 9

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!

Monday, August 10, 2026

Aug10

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Aug11

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Aug12

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Aug12

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Aug13

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Friday, August 14, 2026

Aug14

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Aug15

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Aug15

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck.
Free!

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Aug16

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!

Monday, August 17, 2026

Aug17

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Aug18

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Aug19

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Aug19

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Aug20

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Friday, August 21, 2026

Aug21

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Aug22

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Aug23

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!

Monday, August 24, 2026

Aug24

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Aug25

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Aug26

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Aug26

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Aug27

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Friday, August 28, 2026

Aug28

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Aug29

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Aug30

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!

Monday, August 31, 2026

Aug31

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Sep 1

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Sep 2

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Sep 2

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Sep 3

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!

Sep 3

Summer on the Hudson: Climate Film Festival

at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
An evening of climate and river-focused film programming curated by the New York City Climate Film Festival.
Free!

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