Earth Day x Easter Egg Hunt
We will be hosting a family-oriented pop-up event on April 27 at 1-3pm in Dewitt Clinton Park to celebrate Earth Day and Easter. We will have waste sorting games, tree ID puzzles, nature journaling, face painting and some light snacks and drinks. At the end of the event, there will be a BYO-Egg Hunt.
To participate, families should bring 10 or more pre-filled eggs for each participating child. Please register at the table. Each child will be asked to complete one “Earth Day Challenge”. Upon completion of the challenge, the child will be given a wristband to enter the Easter Egg Hunt. Grownups will help hide the eggs before the hunt begins.
This event is free and open to public. Light snacks and drinks will be available.
Street Tree Habitat Project
We have been selected to take part in the Street Tree Habitat Project by NYC Parks. The intent of the program is to gather data on the habitats and survival of native plant species in urban landscapes to improve strategies for supporting biodiversity within NYC. There are 5-6 groups joining in Council Districts 3 and 6 and we are one of them! We will be receiving plant materials in the first week of April, and we will be installing them in 4 tree beds on 53rd Street near PS 111. We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to help with trash pick up, prepare plant beds and install plant materials. You can also help us with ongoing data collection and field observation, and performing other routine maintenance tasks such as watering and weeding.
Please email us for more information.
Bulb Planting at The Geneva
Come plant daffodil and hyacinth bulbs with us, and string together netting to help protect budding native plants!
All ages are welcome. Tools will be provided.
HKCC + Litter Legion: Litter Pickup and Tree Care Event!
We will be collaborating with Litter Legion for a street clean up + tree care event on Nov 10 at 10am-12pm. The location will be on 10th Ave between 52nd and 53rd Street outside of PS 111.
The event will focus on litter pickup, tree bed cleaning and weeding, soil aeration and planting.
No experience necessary. All tools will be provided. All ages are welcome. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes.
This event is sponsored by Trees NY.
City of Forest Day at Ramon Aponte Playground
We will be joining Forest For All NYC and organizations across NYC to host its 3rd annual City of Forest Day on October 26 at 1pm in Ramon Aponte Playground. We will be planting 2 baby trees and native plants to support the urban forest.
Participants will have opportunities to remove weeds, improve soil health, and plant native plants. All ages are welcome. Tools will be provided.
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Native Plantings @ The Geneva
We'll be planting a variety of beautiful native flora - this will support local wildlife like pollinators, help conserve water, and create a healthier ecosystem. We'll guide the planting + provide all tools including work gloves. 🙂
Many thanks to The Geneva and Robyn for organizing and sponsoring this event!
We’d love to have you, sign up and join us! No planting experience is necessary!
Street Tree Care at Balsley Park
Help care for NYC’s urban forest by joining a street tree care event! We will be aerating soil in tree pits and amending soil with compost. Tools and supplies will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toe shoes, bring water... and your passion for grassroots environmental change!
Street Tree Care on W 57th St.
Help care for NYC’s urban forest by joining a street tree care event! We will be aerating soil in tree pits and amending soil with compost. Tools and supplies will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toe shoes, bring water... and your passion for grassroots environmental change!
Park Cleanup at Ramon Aponte Playground
Please join us for a general park clean-up, such as weeding, leaf raking and clearing off fruit dropping in garden beds. No experience necessary. Tools will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toe shoes.
Street Tree Care on W57th St.
Help care for NYC’s urban forest by joining a street tree care event! We will be aerating soil in tree pits and amending soil with compost. Tools and supplies will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toe shoes, bring water... and your passion for grassroots environmental change!
“Its My Park” at Ramon Aponte Playground - Painting
Please join us to re-paint the wall adjacent to the playground equipment. No experience necessary. Tools will be provided. All ages are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toe shoes.
"Its My Park" at Ramon Aponte Playground - Planting
Please join us to plant new native plantings in tree beds, aerate the soil and mulch. No experience necessary. Tools will be provided.
Become A Volunteer
Help care for street trees and public parks in your neighborhood! No experience necessary. All tools will be provided. We have events that are catered to families with young children as well. All we need is your passion for grassroots environmental change!