05/18 Pelham Bay Park - Invasive Species Challenge
ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks Stewardship Program
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NYC Parks needs your help to defend Pelham Bay Park against the invasive mile-a-minute vine! Native to East Asia, the annual Persicaria perfoliata vine is capable of growing up to six inches a day, often destroying young trees in the process. Join the NYC Parks Stewardship team to help protect our native habitats as we pull up as much of this aggressive weed as possible! Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.
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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 ParkNorth side of Orchard Beach Parking LotThe Bronx, NY 10464
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours