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Van Cortlandt Park Invasive Removal - NAVigator Qualifying Project

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ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks Stewardship Program

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Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Van Cortlandt Park to help remove invasive exotic vegetation from the forest. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored forest. Volunteers will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Technical Leader at East 238 th Street and Van Cortlandt Park East. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event.

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About NYC Parks Stewardship Program

Location:

Queens Plaza South and 10th Street, Little Green Trailer, New York, NY 11101, US

Mission Statement

The Stewardship Program is a service program that recruits, trains, and supports volunteers for ecological projects across the city. You can help keep New York City’s forests, wetlands, and coastlines thriving. Join us to plant trees, shrubs, and grasses; restore our forests; care for street tree beds; and remove debris from our wetlands.

Description

What We Offer

You’ll be led by an experienced staff that provides all of the tools and equipment needed to properly care for our natural areas. Get hands-on, educational experience in some of the most beautiful and diverse habitats throughout NYC!

Who Should Volunteer

Our volunteer program is for anyone who loves nature. We can accommodate local organizations, individuals, corporations, "voluntourists," schools, universities and visiting service organizations. We welcome a wide range of experience levels, abilities, and group sizes.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Aug 16, 2014
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

Van Cortlandt Park E & E 238th StBronx, NY 10470

(40.89908,-73.86837)
 

DATE POSTED

July 24, 2014

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

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