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Gardening - Sundays and Thursday Mornings

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ORGANIZATION: Jay Heritage Center

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The historic Jay Estate is a public park and educational center that spans 23 acres! Volunteers are needed to help keep our grounds healthy and looking beautiful by removing weeds and invasive plants. Join our Garden Volunteer Committee and help maintain our award-winning Jay Estate Gardens.

Learn the difference between native and invasive species. Help plant herbs and vegetables in our gardens and assist with harvest. Work alongside our knowledgeable Horticultural Director Lucia Maestro and other volunteers; participate in ongoing workshops. Great way to earn community service hours or give back to the community. Garden experience ideal but not required - we'll train you! Garden volunteers receive a special newsletter.

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About Jay Heritage Center

Location:

210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580, US

Mission Statement

The Jay Heritage Center's (JHC) mission is to preserve, protect and interpret the National Historic Landmark Jay Estate as an educational center and community resource.

Description

The Jay Heritage Center, is a not-for-profit organization located in Rye, NY that owns and manages the historic 23-acre Jay Estate through a public/private partnership with New York State Parks and Westchester County Parks.

Our goal, as an educational center and heritage tourism destination, is to share with the public the stories of the inhabitants of the property and illustrate the ongoing preservation process of the buildings and grounds incorporating sustainable solutions (like our geothermal heating and cooling system and conservation of energy.) We offer a full calendar of programs about American History, Architecture, Social Justice and Environmental Stewardship.

We are a member site of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area for our themes of Architecture, Environment and Freedom and Dignity. We are also listed on New York State's Path Through History as an important place to study the history of Civil Rights in America because of the Jay family's efforts to abolish slavery.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Environment
Children & Youth, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sun Mar 02, 2025 - Sun Apr 27, 2025
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE

210 Boston Post RoadRye, NY 10580

(40.95618,-73.70771)
 

DATE POSTED

February 1, 2025

SKILLS

  • Community Outreach
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education
  • Gardening
  • Horticulture
  • General Education

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • Shifts are flexible - any amount of time is valued and appreciated. Ideal for corporate or youth groups.
  • Interest in gardening and wildlife

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