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05/09 Bush Terminal Park Wetland Cleanup with The Billion Oyster Project

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ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks Stewardship Program

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Coastal Cleanup

Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Billion Oyster Project to protect wetland areas in Bush Terminal Park! Volunteers will help us remove debris in order to help restore the wetland and create a healthier ecosystem, as well as get the chance to meet the animals that live in its water. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty.

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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.

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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.

CAUSE AREAS

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WHEN

Fri May 09, 2025
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

1st Ave. & 50th St.Parking lot entranceBrooklyn, NY 11232

(40.65604,-74.00798)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 12
  • 3 hours
  • Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. To register a group of 10 or more, please email stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

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