06/08 Idlewild Park Tree and Shrub Planting
ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks Stewardship Program
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Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees and shrubs in the forest of Idlewild 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. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
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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
WHEN
WHERE
Idlewild Park Environmental CenterQueens, NY 11430
DATE POSTED
May 13, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- 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.