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  Highbridge Park - Plant Identification & Management Workshop

  Wed, May 25, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Map

  This in-person event is part of a series of in-person workshops and virtual presentations about forest ecology and forest management in your neighborhood's favorite park — Highbridge! During this workshop, attendees will learn about forest ecology and how to identify plants and other indicators of … More Info

  This in-person event is part of a series of in-person workshops and virtual presentations about forest ecology and forest management in your neighborhood's favorite park — Highbridge! During this workshop, attendees will learn about forest ecology and how to identify plants and other indicators of forest health. At the end of this event, participants will have learned to identify a variety of plant species in every layer of the forest. Participants will gain an understanding of species composition, forest habitats, and how plant identification skills can help you care for the forest.

  Neighbors of Highbridge Park in Washington Heights and Inwood are encouraged to attend but everyone is welcome! Registration is required to attend. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and a snack if you wish! Walking will be on paved and unpaved forest trail.

  Funding for this project is provided by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program.

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  Seton Falls Park - Plant Identification & Management Workshop

  Sat, Jun 18, 2022 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Map

  This in-person event is part of a series of in-person workshops and virtual presentations about forest ecology and forest management in your neighborhood's favorite park — Seton Falls! During this workshop, attendees will learn about forest ecology and how to identify plants and other indicators of … More Info

  This in-person event is part of a series of in-person workshops and virtual presentations about forest ecology and forest management in your neighborhood's favorite park — Seton Falls! During this workshop, attendees will learn about forest ecology and how to identify plants and other indicators of forest health. At the end of this event, participants will have learned to identify a variety of plant species in every layer of the forest. Participants will gain an understanding of species composition, forest habitats and how plant identification skills can help you care for the forest.

  Neighbors of Seton Falls Park are encouraged to attend but everyone is welcome! Registration is required to attend. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and a snack if you wish! Walking will be on paved and unpaved forest trail.

  Funding for this project is provided by a grant from the Long Island Sound Futures Fund administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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  Highbridge Park - Plant Identification & Management Workshop: June

  Sun, Jun 19, 2022 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Map

  This in-person event is part of a series of in-person workshops and virtual presentations about forest ecology and forest management in your neighborhood's favorite park — Highbridge! During this workshop, attendees will learn about forest ecology and how to identify plants and other indicators of … More Info

  This in-person event is part of a series of in-person workshops and virtual presentations about forest ecology and forest management in your neighborhood's favorite park — Highbridge! During this workshop, attendees will learn about forest ecology and how to identify plants and other indicators of forest health. At the end of this event, participants will have learned to identify a variety of plant species in every layer of the forest. Participants will gain an understanding of species composition, forest habitats and how plant identification skills can help you care for the forest.

  Neighbors of Highbridge Park in Washington Heights and Inwood are encouraged to attend but everyone is welcome! Registration is required to attend. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and a snack if you wish! Walking will be on paved and unpaved forest trail.

  Funding for this project is provided by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program.

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2022 Night for Nature

The Natural Areas Conservancy's 2022 Night for Nature annual fundraiser will be an in-person cocktail reception on Tuesday, June 14 at The View at Battery Park. We hope you'll join us for this evening celebration of New York City’s natural areas and urban nature.

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Get Involved With the Super Steward Trail Maintainer Program

The NYC Parks Super Steward: Trail Maintainer program is an initiative of the Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC Parks, with support from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.

Trail Maintainers are advanced, independent volunteers who receive training, tools, and resources that strengthen their efforts and enrich their experience. Trail Maintainers learn plant identification, invasive plant removal, corridor pruning, and trail maintenance skills — along with a variety of other trails and natural area management practices.

Trail Maintainers contribute to the stewardship and maintenance of our nature trails, as well as the overall health of our diverse natural areas citywide.

How to become a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer

1. Become a Super Steward
2. Attend a Super Steward Trail Maintainer training
3. Adopt a natural area trail in a New York City park near you
4. Walk through your adopted trail with a member of the Citywide Trails Team
5. Commit to the stewardship and maintenance of your adopted NYC natural area trail!