- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Beach Clean-up Crew
ORGANIZATION: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Come out every Saturday morning to help the National Park Service clean up the beaches of Jamaica Bay. This will be a weekly recurring clean-up throughout the summer. Come out once or come back every week. We will be cleaning up many different beaches throughout the bay, but we will be starting with the North Channel Bridge beach area.
More opportunities with Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Location:
175-10 Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY 11693, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Description
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge-part of Gateway National Recreation Area-is one of the most significant bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States and one of the best places in New York City to observe migrating species. With more than 330 bird species-nearly half the species in the Northeast-sighted at the refuge over the last 25 years, it is a must-see for avian enthusiasts.
The park's unique landscape contains a variety of rare native habitats including a salt marsh, upland field and woods, several fresh and brackish water ponds, and an open expanse of bay. There is a wide variety of ranger and partner-led programs offered year-round at the site, including presentations on seasonal wildlife, sunset tours, hikes, boat trips, family programs and an annual lecture seriesCAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge175-10 Cross Bay BlvdBroad Channel, NY 11693
DATE POSTED
June 29, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 2 hours