05/15 Marine Park Tree Planting
NYC Parks Stewardship Program
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Marine Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Groups larger than 10, please contact maria.amin@parks.nyc.gov before registering. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.
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; remove harmful invasive exotic vegetation; 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 Volunteer Our 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.