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If you want to do something special in the city, NYC Parks can match you with the right volunteer opportunity for you! Fulfill a service day by spending time outdoors and making new friends. From a neighborhood park to New York City's wildest natural areas, we work with hundreds of park partner groups across the city to find meaningful opportunities to give back to your park.
Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Check out our Let's Green NYC page! We'll match you with a volunteer group that you'll love, and find the group that's right for you!
Volunteer Events
Friday, April 24, 2026
Kissena Park Forest Restoration and Nature Walk
at Kissena Park, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Arbor Day
at Little Bay Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join us this Arbor Day as we invest in our plant and help grow a greener future for Northeast Queens.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
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!
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Walk at Udall's Cove Park Preserve
at Parking Lot on Sandhill Road (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Udall's Cove Park Preserve! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring fungi and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Idlewild Park
at 149th Avenue & Springfield Lane (in Idlewild Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Idlewild Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Alley Pond Park
at Alley Pond Park, Queens
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Alley Pond Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill Park
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Inwood Hill Pond Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Idlewild Park Tree and Shrub Planting
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Idlewild Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs.
Free!
Event
Marine Park Forest Restoration
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship team to protect the forested areas in Marine Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park for spring work, which involves preparing areas for planting by removing invasive plants, adding compost and mulch to the soil, and processing debris piles.
Free!
It's My Park at Udall's Park Preserve
at Aurora Pond (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Udall's Cove Preservation Committee to steward and clean-up Udall's Park Preserve.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Bio-marathon and Invertebrate Identification at Alley Pond Park
at 63-99 Douglaston Pkwy (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join NYC Parks Conservation and Monitoring team and learn about the spring active and passive pollinators, learn introductory invertebrate identification and walk through southern Alley Pond Park.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Walk at Soundview Park
at O'Brien Ave & Leland Ave (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Soundview Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring fungi and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Clifton Street Tree Care Event with Super Stewards
at 704 Bay Street
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship and your friendly neighborhood Super Steward to care for local street trees!
Free!
Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake, remove trash from our large park zones and help to keep Crotona Park looking great! Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Free!
Earth Day Spring Spruce-Up
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Greenbelt Conservation Corps in preparing our campus for spring.
Free!
Event
EarthMonth Volunteer Day at Two Coves Community Garden
at Two Coves Community Garden, Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Two Coves Community Garden for a 2026 spring awakening volunteer day and help with general spring clean up and seed planting to help wake up the garden from the winter slumber.
Free!
EarthMonth Volunteer Day at West 123rd street Community Garden
at West 123rd St. Community Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join West 123rd St. Community Garden for our first meeting of 2026 followed by a hands on volunteer day!
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Forest Park Arbor Day Planting at Oak Ridge
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust this Arbor Day!
Free!
Growers needed at Newport Garden!
at Newport Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join a growing garden!
Free!
Hands in the Soil, Hearts in the Earth
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Jardin de la Familia for a Volunteer day in celebration of EarthMonth!
Free!
It's My Park at City Hall Park
at City Hall Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with City Hall Park Conservancy to beautify City Hall Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park - 9th Ave. and 67th St. (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Mapes Park
at East 180th St and Mapes Ave (in Mapes Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general clean up and weeding at Mapes Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Maria Hernandez Park
at Maria Hernandez Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Maria Hernandez Dog Run P.A.C.K. (Pet owner Alliance for Community K-9s) to beautify at Maria Hernandez Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Markham Playground
at Markham Playground, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for Spring Cleanup of Lake Cemetery, IS51 basketball, bocci ball and sitting area on the Forest Ave corner of Bayonne Bridge expressway.
Free!
Nurturing Earth
at Amboy Street Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
EarthMonth Volunteer Day! Join Amboy Garden for a day of nurturing the earth through composting, sowing seeds, and beautifying our community one bloom at a time.
Free!
Spring Garden Clean Up and Seed Planting
at Bed Stuy Farm, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join Bed-Stuy Farm for a hands-on volunteer workday of garden clean-up and seed starting for our Urban Farm. All are welcome to participate.
Free!
The Soul To Soil Earth Day Experience
at Diversity Edible Farm Garden
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
EarthMonth Volunteer Day! Join Diversity Edible Farm Garden for a hands-on experiencing caring for the shared green space.
Free!
Volunteer Workday at Harlem Valley Garden
at Harlem Valley Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a volunteer workday at Harlem Valley Garden! Get involved with the re-starting of this community garden and help prepare the space with a volunteer cleanup day.
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
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!
City Nature Challenge: Marine Park Biomarathon
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Marine Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.
Free!
It's My Park at Hancock Park
at Hancock Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Partnerships for Parks and Harlem Public Arts Program (HPAP) for an It's My Park project to beautify Hancock Park.
Free!
Volunteer Day: Family Community Garden Manhattan
at Family Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
In celebration of EarthMonth join Family Community Gardeners and GreenThumb Staff for a hands-on Volunteer Day to set the garden up for success!
Free!
Volunteer Day: Her-King Alagantic Community Garden
at Her-King Alagantic Block Association Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Her-King Alagantic Community Garden for a day of volunteer service and community connection!
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Alley Pond Park
at Alley Pond (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Alley Pond Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Walk at Pugsley Creek Park
at Stephens Ave & O'Brien Ave (in Pugsley Creek Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Pugsley Creek Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring fungi and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Idlewild Park Education Tour
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
In preparation for City Nature Challenge (4/24-4/27), join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Idlewild Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.
Free!
Event
Earth Day celebration Lentol Garden
at Lentol Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please join Lentol Garden for our Earth Day Volunteer session and celebration with family events and games.
Free!
It's My Park at Rev J Polite Playground
at Rev J Polite Pg & Stebbins Playground (in Rev J Polite Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Horseshoe Playground to paint the retaining walls at Rev J Polite Playground.
Free!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill Park
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Forest Park
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
For the City Nature Challenge join NYC Parks Stewardship team for a walk around Forest Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers and plants.
Free!
It's My Park at McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park Playground (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl's Head Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Outdoors at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
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!
Whole Neighborhood Garden Volunteer Day
at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Whole Neighborhood Garden for a hands-on volunteer day to celebrate EarthMonth! Volunteer can help mulch, paint, plant community beds, and beautify the garden.
Free!
Earth Day in the East at 400 Montauk
at 400 Montauk Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join 400 Montauk Community Garden for a hands-on volunteer workday to beautify the garden, plant some seeds and connect with the earth. This is a volunteer day for all ages!
Free!
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