Volunteer to Green Up the Big Apple

A beautiful day in Central Park, New York City.

Photo: amyp

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This summer, the New York Restoration Project (the group founded by Bette Midler to plant trees and preserve greenspace in the Big Apple) will continue the Community Park Guide Program and bi-monthly Swindler Cove Volunteer Program. They'll also have two special events especially for NYRP Volunteer Corps members. Here are the details:

Swindler Cove Volunteer Program

Date: The first and third Sunday of every month through October, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Swindler Cove, Harlem River Drive and Dyckman Street (at 10th Avenue) in New York City

Who can participate? Adults and families are invited to join in the fun! Local Washington Heights and Inwood residents are encouraged to participate.

Activities: Volunteers will help with the day-to-day care and beautification of Swindler Cove Park. Repeat volunteers will have the pleasure of participating in every season's activities.

Number of participants/volunteers: 10 at each event

How to register: Space each Sunday is limited. To register, please contact Elvira at (212) 333-2552 or ecatter-martinez@nyrp.org.

Community Park Guide (CPG) Program at the Swindler Cove Campus

Date: Interested community members must attend a CPG orientation.

Location: Swindler Cove Park, Harlem River Drive and Dyckman Street (at 10th Avenue)

Who can participate? Anyone 16 years old or older interested in leading tours of Swindler Cove Park and helping NYRP's Education Department on a regular basis.

Activities: CPGs will lead tours of Swindler Cove Park and assist NYRP's Education Department in festivals, events and administrative tasks.

How to register: Contact NYRP's Education Department at (212) 304-0929.

NYRP Volunteer Corps Special Events

Volunteer Corps Event: Swindler Cove

Date: June 27, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Swindler Cove Park (Washington Heights/Inwood, Manhattan)

Who can participate? Adults and families are invited to join in the fun!

Activities: Help create a pathway along the wetlands in Sherman Creek Park. Volunteers will get to explore a side of Sherman Creek that most visitors don't see. After the project is completed, volunteers will share lunch with NYRP!

Register and get more details: Contact Elvira at (212) 333-2552 or ecatter-martinez@nyrp.org.

Volunteer Corps Event: Brooklyn

Date: July 25, 2009, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Liberty Avenue (East New York, Brooklyn)

Who can participate? Adults and families are invited to join in the fun!

Activities: Street beautification on Liberty Ave in East New York. After the project is completed, volunteers will share lunch with NYRP!

Register and get more details: Contact Elvira at (212) 333-2552 or ecatter-martinez@nyrp.org.

Finally, as many of you know, NYRP partners with community members to maintain 55 community gardens located throughout New York City. If you are interested in gardening, volunteering in your local NYRP garden is a great way to learn more or exercise your green thumb. If you have skills or interests beyond gardening, community gardens are a great space to teach workshops, meet with your book club, play live music and so much more. To find the garden closest to you, visit nyrp.org.

Looking forward to working with you!

-Angela Michie, NYRP

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