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SCA Find Your Park Day of Service in NYC
ORGANIZATION: Student Conservation Association
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8 people are interested
Join the Student Conservation Association at Gateway National Recreation Area in Brooklyn as we restore Jamaica Bay with a grand-scale coastal clean-up! With the support of American Express, SCA is mobilizing volunteers coast to coast this MLK Day and throughout the year in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. Please join us to Find Your Park and honor the legacy of Dr. King.
***All volunteers MUST register at http://FindYourParkSCAnyc.eventbrite.com to complete the online waiver.***
WHEN: Saturday, January 16th, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Floyd Bennett Field, Gateway National Recreation Area, Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Registration and kick-off will take place at Ryan Visitor Center. (Free volunteer shuttles will depart from Brooklyn C ollege / Flatbush Ave. See details at http://FindYourParkSCAnyc.eventbrite.com.)
WHAT: Help restore Jamaica Bay with a grand-scale coastal clean-up!
BRING WITH YOU: Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and extra layers as the event will take place in any weather!
PROVIDED: SCA will supply breakfast and lunch for volunteers as well as work gloves and all project supplies. Free Find Your Park t-shirts will be provided for the first 500 volunteers to register!
REGISTRATION: To join us, please register at http://FindYourParkSCAnyc.eventbrite.com to complete the online waiver.
QUESTIONS: Contact Ann Pedtke, SCA Outreach Coordinator, at apedtke@thesca.orgor 724-678-9401. We welcome large groups!
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About Student Conservation Association
Location:
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 825, Arlington, VA 22203, US
Mission Statement
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
Description
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America’s conservation corps. Our members protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces in all 50 states.
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Floyd Bennett FieldRyan Visitor CenterFlatbush AveBrooklyn, NY 11234
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2016
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- Kids
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- People 55+
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