Volunteer

It's My Park at Bowne Park

at Bowne Park, Queens 

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of the Well to beautify Bowne Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Belt Parkway/Shore Parkway

at Sheepshead Bay Triangle, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Bay Improvement Group to beautify at Belt Parkway/Shore Parkway.
Free!

It's My Park at Cunningham Park

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cunningham Park to steward Cunningham Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Skyline Playground

at Skyline Playground Garden (in Skyline Playground), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to help maintain the community garden at Skyline Playground and a general clean-up around the park.
Free!

It's My Park at West 72nd Street Trees

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with West 72nd St. Block Association to do a community cleanup and bulb planting project.
Free!

It's My Park at Marine Park

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park.
Free!

CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Free!

It's My Park at Asser Levy Park

at Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Park, Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, green, & beautify the park.
Free!

It's My Park at McKinley Park

at McKinley Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up at McKinley Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Free!

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center, Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up Sunset Park.
Free!

Sunday Stewardship at Fort Tryon Park

at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Fort Tryon Park Trust hosts volunteer opportunities for you, your friends, and family to dig in the dirt the 3rd Sunday of every month!
Free!

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to remove invasives from the western woods at Ewen Park.
Free!

Monday Morning Clean Ups

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking.
Free!

CANCELLED: Pitch in to Pick Up

at Starlight Park, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with us select Monday from 10am-12pm at Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459) & help steward the Bronx River! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River. Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts! We will provide gloves and tools for collecting the trash! The meeting point for this event will be Bronx River House located inside Starlight Park address 1490 Sheridan Blvd Bronx, NY 10459, which is most easily accessible from: Directions by train: 6 train to Whitlock Avenue, then cross Westchester Avenue. Continue north (toward the car wash) and follow Boone Avenue until it becomes West Farms Road. Continue until you reach East 172nd Street and make a right to cross Sheridan Boulevard and enter Starlight Pk. 2 or 5 trains to 174th Street, then walk east on 174th St (toward Popeye’s) until you reach the blue bridge. At the blue bridge, cross over the highway and take the ramp in the middle of the bridge (ramp, not stairs!)that leads into Starlight Pk.   We will be outside the Bronx River House at 10am with a table and tablecloth.  For questions or concerns, email jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
Free!

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Free!

Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace park

at Shoelace Park, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays in October from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River! We will be stewarding a rain garden in Shoelace Park ( 224th street & Bronx Blvd) . Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor weather and gardening/cleaning activities. We also recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. All gloves and tools needed will be provided by the Alliance. Please feel free to contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org with any questions or concerns.
Free!

Boogie Down Pen Pal

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Free!

Wetland Wednesdays in Van Cortlandt Park

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 

12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays, a year-round opportunity to engage in hands-on wetland conservation efforts.
Free!

Citywide Nursery Gardening

at Arthur Ross Nursery Parking Lot, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewardship team and staff at Citywide Nursery to maintain our plant hoop houses and pot up perennials into larger grow pots. No experience necessary, staff will walk you through every part of the project.
Free!

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Free!

Work Together Wednesday

at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join our Crotona Park staff to remove litter and trash from around Indian Lake and litter pick around the BBQ areas. Help the Crotona Park Gardener to remove weeds, litter and trash from the park entrance gardens and planted areas. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Meet at the Crotona Park Tennis House located at 1700 Crotona Avenue. Please RSVP to Ismael.Guzman@parks.nyc.gov or call 718-916-8561
Free!

EcoZone Volunteer Crew Open House

at Prospect Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join an upcoming Open House to learn about joining a committed group of volunteers that work alongside Prospect Park Alliance gardeners in “EcoZones” to keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green and vibrant!
Free!

Trail Thursdays on the XC

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!
Free!

It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Kaiser Park

at Kaiser Park, Brooklyn

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project to beautify Kaiser Park.
Free!

Boogie Down Pen Pal

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Free!

Stewardship Event at Concrete Plant Park

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance in a series of stewardship days to protect and sustain the Long Island Sound habitat at Concrete Plant Park. Help establish a native plant habitat to feed and house migratory birds and pollinators. Drop ins are welcome, but register here to stay in the loop with updates and cancellations! We take a break from 12pm-1pm. We get back to the stewardship event after 1pm.  For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542.4121. This event is generously supported by by the Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Free!

10/25 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park

at Strack Pond (in Forest Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!

It's My Park at City Hall Park

at City Hall Park, Manhattan

8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of City Hall Park to celebrate City of Forest Day with leaf raking, tree care and identification, a chalk art forest, planting bed care, and clean up at City Hall Park.
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Broadway Beautification Days at Fort Tryon Park

at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for some spring cleaning in Fort Tryon Park!
Free!

City of Forest Day - Ecology Park Planting

at Ecology Park, Bergen Avenue between Avenue T & Cove Lane

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day! Volunteers will help us replant a section of the park to strengthen it's vibrant and unique ecosystem.
Free!

City of Forest Day at Forest Park: Trail Restoration

at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust by helping restore our trails!
Free!

City of Forest Day at Highland Park: Plant Print-Making

at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate City of Forest Day with The Forest Park Trust and learn how to turn plants into prints in this family-friendly and earth-friendly creative workshop!
Free!

Coney Island City of Forest Day Street Tree Care

at Fine Fare Parking Lot, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship for City of Forest Day to care for local street trees!
Free!

Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake, remove trash from our large park zones and help to keep Crotona Park looking great! Meet at the Crotona Park Nature Center, enter at Charlotte Street. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Please RSVP to Ismael.Guzman@parks.nyc.gov
Free!

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to celebrate City of Forest Day by planting native plants at Ewen Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Park, Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, green, & beautify the park.
Free!

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up at Leif Ericson Park.
Free!

It's My Park at Linden Park

at Linden Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Brite Leadership Coalition at Linden Park for City of Forest Day! Volunteers will be focusing on tree care in and around the park.
Free!

It's My Park at Mapes Ballfield

at Mapes Ballfield (in Mapes Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general cleanup at Mapes Ballfield.
Free!