Van Courtlandt Volunteer Day

Spring Wetland Volunteers Day
Saturday May 19th at 10am
Did you know there are only 97 acres of freshwater wetlands left in the Bronx and 86 of them are in Van Cortlandt Park? Volunteers will help with native species planting, removal of non-native invasive plants and trash clean up within Tibbetts Wetlands. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.

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Filed under: Bronx Parks, Community Green, Events, Parks, NYC Parks, Van Cortlandt Park, volunteer, wetlands

Park Projects & Community Events

It’s My Park Beautification Projects & Community Events

We offer free tools to community parks groups hosting regular park beautification projects. To host a project,  submit an application online. Applications are due the first day of the month before the proposed project date.

Not ready to host your own project? Search and join any of our projects happening around the city by visiting itsmypark.org

Filed under: Community Green, Events, Parks, It's My Park, Partnership For Parks

Seton Falls Park Tour

SETON FALLS PARK COALITION
NYC URBAN PARK RANGER TOUR
(FREE)

SUNDAY APRIL 22, 2018 11am
BAYCHESTER AVE & EAST 233RD STREET
Contact: Rangers 718-319-7258
Anita 917-513-9915
Renee 917-754-0463
Email: setonfallspark@gmail.com

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Filed under: Community Green, Environment, Events, Parks, Forest, Seton Falls Park

Greenlight: GreenThumb

GreenThumb was initiated in response to the city’s financial crisis of the 1970s, which resulted in the abandonment of public and private land. The majority of GreenThumb gardens were derelict vacant lots renovated by volunteers.

These community gardens, now managed by neighborhood residents, provide important green space, thus improving air quality, bio–diversity, and the well–being of residents. But gardens aren’t just pretty spaces; they’re also important community resources.

GreenThumb gardens are located in all five boroughs in the city. Some are green spaces meant for relaxation and as a community meeting space, others are full–fledged farms, and many are a mix of the types. The volunteer gardeners are the backbone of our program and are of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Filed under: Bissel Gardens, Community Green, Gardening, Parks, environment, Gardening, GreenThumb

Friends of Van Courtlandt Park

Food Scrap Drop-Off 
Every Tuesday until May 30th from 4pm to 6pm
Held at the Garden & Compost Site – enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.

Trail Building Workshops
Saturday May 6 meeting at 10am
Meet at the last stop of the 1 train (near Broadway and W. 242nd Street).

Rain Barrel Giveaway
Saturday May 6 from 9am-12pm
Held at our Garden & Compost Site- enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.

It’s My Parks Day/ Spring Garden Planting Day 
Saturday May 13th meeting at 10am
Meet at the Garden & Compost Site – enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue.

Get Active Hiking Series
May 13th at 10 am
Meet at the Garden & Compost Site (enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave).

East Meets West Celebration
Tuesday May 16th from 6pm to 8pm
Tickets in advance $25 plus processing fee, tickets at the door $35.  Click here to securely purchase your ticket online.

Mycoremediation and Fungi Cultivation Workshops

Saturday May 20th, 2pm-5pm
Space is limited to 15 people per workshop. Meet at the Garden & Compost Site – enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue

Wetland Volunteer Days
Saturday May 20th and June 17th meeting at 10am
Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE:
VIP Reception & Concert
Tuesday June 13th starting at 6:30pm
Join us on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House for drinks and hors d’oeuvres before enjoying VIP seats at the New York Philharmonic Concert in the Park.

Friends of Van Courtlandt Park Event Page

Filed under: Bronx Parks, Community Green, Environment, Parks, environment, Events, FVCP