It’s My Park Day For Shore Road, Owl’s Head Parks Is On For May 4

By on April 17, 2013  Miscellaneous
Apr 172013
 
Source: Shore Road Parks Conservancy

Source: Shore Road Parks Conservancy

New York’s citywide twice-annual volunteer cleanup event, It’s My Park Day, will take place this spring on Saturday, May 4. The Shore Road Parks Conservancy is participating, and is encouraging people to show up at one of its workgroups in six locations throughout the Shore Road and Owl’s Head Parks.

Volunteers are invited to help with activities, which include painting, planting, weeding, sweeping, raking, handling sign-in sheets, tools and refreshments.

No experience is necessary, nor is advance signup (though groups are encouraged to email info@shoreroadparks.org). Just show up at:

  • Owls Head Park at Shore Road – 11am – 2pm
  • Narrows Botanical Garden – 10am – 1pm
  • The flagpole at 81st Street – 9am – 12pm
  • 87th Street entrance – 9am – 1pm
  • The gazebo at 91st Street – 9am – 12pm
  • 97th Street entrance – 10am – 1pm

Have fun!

Area Christmas Tree Lightings On Wednesday, Monday

By on November 27, 2012  Events
Nov 272012
 

The Shore Road Parks Conservancy has announced two Christmas tree lightings approaching in the next seven days.

The first is tomorrow night (Wednesday, November 28) at the gazebo by 90th Street and Shore Road. Joining the celebration will be the Xaverian High School glee club and band, the Guild For Exceptional Children chorus, and community musician Mary Carmosino. The lighting is at 7:30pm, and light refreshments will be on hand. The rain date is November 29.

If you can’t make it tomorrow – or your Christmas spirit knows no bounds – then make your way up to Owl’s Head Park on Monday, December 3, where the Conservancy will be lighting the tree by 68th Street and Colonial Road. The GEC chorus will make an appearance at this tree lighting as well. The event runs from 7:30pm-9:30pm. The rain date is December 4.

Santa Claus is expected to attend both events.

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.

Shore Road Parks Conservancy meeting tonight; It’s My Park Day set for May 19

By on May 1, 2012  Parks
May 012012
 

Tonight (May 1), at 7pm, the Shore Road Parks Conservancy will be holding their general meeting at the Bay Ridge Preparatory School (8101 Ridge Blvd). Light refreshments will be served following the meeting. The Board members and Area Managers will be discussing current and future plans. The meeting agenda is below.

It’s My Park Day is also coming up for Shore Road Park. On Saturday, May 19, volunteers are invited to help with the spring cleanup. Activities include painting, planting, weeding, sweeping, raking, handling sign-in sheets, tools and refreshments. See the Conservancy web site for details. Continue to the agenda of the general meeting…