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Spots available: 10+
04/16 Fresh Creek Wetlands Restoration
ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks Stewardship Program
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Spots available: 10+
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in the Fresh Creek Nature Preserve! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health, as well as remove debris in order to help restore the wetland and create a healthier ecosystem. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required.
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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
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Environment
WHEN
Wed Apr 16, 2025
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
WHERE
1430 Freeport LoopNY 11239
(40.64491 ,-73.88155 )
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2025
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Environmental Science
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.
- 3 hours
- Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.