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Van Cortlandt Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

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Join us for a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer training at Van Cortlandt Park!

If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.

During this training you will learn:

  • How to navigate using Citywide Trails Team trail maps
  • How to identify and assess trail conditions
  • Ways to mitigate trail concerns
  • Plant identification and invasive/non-native species management techniques
  • Standard trail corridor dimensions & how to prune native vegetation using basic arboriculture methods

What you should bring:

  • A water bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Long pants
  • Sturdy, closed toe shoes

If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at melissa.rosenthal@naturalareasnyc.org. If would like to learn more about NYC nature trails or the Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Program, please contact Trails Program Manager, Josh Otero at josh.otero@naturalareasnyc.org.

March 1, 2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Van Cortlandt Park Riverdale Stables

6394 Broadway The Bronx, NY 10471

Natural Area Conservancy

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