Join us for a celebration of Earth Day. Children ages 6 to 17 are welcome to be a part of this interactive and educational experience of bringing life into the world through gardening. Come ready to plant your own seeds, decorate your own plant pots, and take part in an open discussion of how and what we can do to make the earth a cleaner, greener space. NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers will join in on the fun and bring awareness to the ecosystems within Highbridge Park.
Join New York Restoration Project, NYC Parks, and partners for a tour of Chestnut Grove, story time with Word Up volunteers, workshops on park stewardship and Narcan administration, a bird walk, and an environmental justice talk. Free and open to all!
Location: Highbridge Park – Meet at the Grand Staircase entrance on Laurel Hill Terrace between 181st and 186th Street.
Map link: Grand Staircase
Schedule:
12:15 – 1:00 PM – Event setup (NYRP on-site)
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Ongoing activities:
– Litter & invasive plant removal (Check in for tools and waivers)
– Story Time
– Narcan Training
– Partner-led activities
– Snacks at event HQ
Storytelling by Esperanza Martell & Musical Performance by Guy Bisserette
Join us on It’s My Park Day to plant bulbs in the Pollinator Garden, to learn about stewardship, and to enjoy poetry, literature, and music with your neighbors! All supplies will be provided. Copies of Faith Ringgold’s picture book Tar Beach will be given away while supplies last.
Organized by Connectemonos; Partnerships for Parks; New York Restoration Project; Word Up Community Bookshop; Catholic Charities Community Services NY–Alianza; Pluma Poética del Arte; ADEUSA; We Run Uptown; OnPoint NYC.
Tell your friends about this opportunity to learn about available positions at the agency. We will have representatives from divisions such as Recreation, Maintenance & Operations, Parks Enforcement, and more! We will also have representatives from other city agencies.
This event is free and open to the public.
Join us for our Latin Fusion Masquerade Silent Disco! Dance the night away with wireless headphones while switching between the vibrant rhythms of salsa, reggaeton, and batchata. Come wearing your best mask or make one here with us. This family-friendly event is free and open to all in the community.
