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3 people are interested
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Pelham Bay Park
ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks Stewardship Program
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Celebrate New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week in Pelham Bay Park! Join the NYC Parks Stewardship Team as we remove harmful invasive species from the forests of Pelham. Volunteers will be cutting multiflora rose and woody vines to open up new areas for further restoration and ensure the health of the forest. Come dressed in long pants, clothes that can dirty, and durable boots or sneakers. Please bring your own water bottle! Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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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 VolunteerOur 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
WHEN
WHERE
Pelham Bay ParkCity Island CircleRodmans Neck NorthBronx, NY 10464
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 4hours
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15lbs