Forest Fridays
April 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces.
Join our Forest Friday crew to remove invasive species like multiflora rose, porcelain berry, and bittersweet. Your hands-on work will create space for native plants to return and help this 640-acre urban ecosystem thrive for generations to come.
🛠️ What We’ll Do:
- Identify and remove invasive plants (e.g. multiflora rose, bittersweet, porcelain berry)
- Use hand tools to clear priority zones and prepare them for native species
- Learn about forest ecology, plant ID, and restoration techniques from experienced staff and stewards
- A bit of spring planting!
📅 When:
Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Please arrive by 9:00 — the group departs for the site at 9:15 sharp
📍 Where:
Van Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site
(Meeting location; we’ll hike to the work site together)
🧰 What to Bring:
Dress in Layers: Long pants (canvas/denim), long sleeves, and a hat — protect yourself from thorns and weather. Avoid puffy jackets.
Gloves & Tools: Provided! Bring your own gloves if you’d like.
Shoes: Sturdy, closed-toe footwear required
Other: Reusable water bottle, snacks, and a spirit of stewardship
