It’s My Park Day At Owl’s Head Park One Week From Saturday

By on October 9, 2012  Parks
Oct 092012
 

Image source: Violette79 via Flickr.

Just a reminder for anyone looking to participate in It’s My Park Day at Owl’s Head Park on October 20.

By signing up with the Shore Road Parks Conservancy, you’ll help give organizers an idea of how many people are showing up, which goes a long way in making sure they’re prepared to assist volunteers.

It’s My Park Day is a time when thousands of residents all over New York City spend a few fun, productive hours with their neighbors helping out at their local parks.

The Shore Road Parks Conservancy is sending out the call for volunteers to assist in beautifying our parks during the autumn installment of It’s My Park Day on Saturday, October 20.

The conservancy is also welcoming donations to help in the purchase of “[plant] bulbs, tools, and other supplies” useful in the war against weeds, wear & tear, and vandals.

If you’d like to lend a helping hand, here’s how it works:

  1. Send your contact info to info@shoreroadparks.org, and/or your donations to www.shoreroadparks.org/signup.html.
  2. The Shore Road Parks Conservancy sends you updates for sign-in locations and hours as the day draws nearer.
  3. You show up and have fun [No experience necessary]!

And if you’re a member of a volunteer group or an organization that’s interested in sponsoring the event, that’s awesome! Please send your group’s contact information to info@shoreroadparks.org.

This event is currently being sponsored by the City Parks Foundation, and Foodtown.

Help Out A Bay Ridge Park This October 20 For “It’s My Park Day”

By on September 11, 2012  Parks
Sep 112012
 

Image source: Violette79 via Flickr.

It’s My Park Day is a time when thousands of residents all over New York City spend a few fun, productive hours with their neighbors helping out at their local parks.

The Shore Road Parks Conservancy is sending out the call for volunteers to assist in beautifying our parks during the autumn installment of It’s My Park Day on Saturday, October 20.

The conservancy is also welcoming donations to help in the purchase of “[plant] bulbs, tools, and other supplies” useful in the war against weeds, wear & tear, and vandals.

If you’d like to lend a helping hand, here’s how it works:

  1. Send your contact info to info@shoreroadparks.org, and/or your donations to www.shoreroadparks.org/signup.html.
  2. The Shore Road Parks Conservancy sends you updates for sign-in locations and hours as the day draws nearer.
  3. You show up and have fun [No experience necessary]!

And if you’re a member of a volunteer group, or an organization that’s interested in sponsoring the event, that’s awesome! Please send your group’s contact information to info@shoreroadparks.org.

This event is currently being sponsored by the City Parks Foundation, and Foodtown.

It’s My Park Day This Saturday, May 19

By on May 15, 2012  Events
May 152012
 

Source: Shore Road Parks Conservancy

As we mentioned earlier in the month, It’s My Park Day will be this coming Saturday, May 19.

Volunteers are invited to help with some spring cleaning in Bay Ridge’s beautiful shore-front parks. Activities will include painting, planting, weeding, sweeping, raking, handling sign-in sheets, tools and refreshments.

According to a press release put out by the Shore Road Parks Conservancy, there are six different meeting points – as well as corresponding times – for anyone looking to lend their park a helping hand:

  • 97th Street Park Entrance (10am to 2pm)
  • 90th Street Gazebo (9am to 12pm)
  • *New waterfront site meeting* by the Flagpole at Shore Rd & 81st St (9am to 12pm)
  • Narrows Botanical Gardens (10am to 1pm)
  • The Flagpole at 81st Street (9am to 12pm)
  • Owl’s Head Park (11am to 2pm)

The plethora of local groups that are slated participate include Adelphi Academy, Arab American Association of NY (AAANY), Asian Community United Society (ACUS), Bay Ridge Food Coop, Bay Ridge Prep, Boy Scouts – St Anselm, Community Board 10, Cornerstone Church at Bay Ridge, East Coast Kruzers, Egyptian American Community Foundation (EACF), First Church of the Brethren, Fontbonne Hall Academy, Fort Hamilton Army Base, Fort Hamilton HS, JROTC & National Honor Society, Gateway Church, The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC), Moroccan American House Association (MAHA), NIA Community Services, and NY Army National Guard Joint Task Force-Empire Shield.

Sponsors include the City Parks Foundation, Foodtown, Bay Ridge Manor, and the Partnership for Parks.

If you’re interested in more information, please call (347) 723-2555, e-mail the Shore Road Conservancy at info@shoreroadparks.org, or visit nycgovparks.org and shoreroadparks.org.