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Highbridge Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

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Join us for a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer training on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Highbridge Park.

If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver.

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

All participants are encouraged to attend the Super Steward Orientation prior to training. You can register for the Super Steward Orientation on the NYC Parks Super Steward website (there is one every month). You are required to attend this orientation before becoming certified as a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer.

If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at melissa.rosenthal@naturalareasnyc.org or Stewardship Field Associate, Kelly Macario at kelly.macario@parks.nyc.gov

June 29, 2024

10:00 am - 12:00 am

Highbridge Park

Sunken Playground, Edgecombe Avenue New York, NY 10032

Natural Area Conservancy

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