Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees and plant trees in parks! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, identify, and plant trees. They will also learn about the important roles trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service. For more information contact Greenbelt Society of Hunter College at greenbeltsociety1@gmail.com

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Marine Park Tree and Shrub Planting
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meeting Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center
Registration Link (REQUIRED): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/13019

Description: Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant shrubs and trees in the forest of Marine Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.  

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Van Cordtland Park Street Tree Planting
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meeting Location: Riverdale Riding Stables Parking Lot
Registration Link (REQUIRED): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship-private/13089

Description: Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees and shrubs in the forest of Van Cortlandt Park! Trees and shrubs provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Please bring your own water bottle to this event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.

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PAST EVENTS

 

Inwood Hill Park Plug Planting
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting Location: Inwood Hill Park (Manhattan)
Dychman St, Hudson River, Harlem River S, Manhattan
Registration Link (REQUIRED): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/13049

Description: Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant plugs in Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.  

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Hunter College Upper East Side Street Tree Care
Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting Location: East 68th Street and 2nd Avenue
Registration Link (REQUIRED): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship-private/13086

Description: Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.