BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riversideparknyc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riverside Park Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20240723T204638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130402Z UID:10000676-1740821400-1740828600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Bird Sanctuary! DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us at our monthly Saturday meeting in the Bird S anctuary! Wed love to have you join us in our priority projects at our For ever Wild and Pollinator Meadow sections of Riverside Parks Bird Sanctuary . \nMeeting location is 120th Street & Riverside Drive. \nFor existing vol unteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information a bout how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate group s! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.o rg to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-bird-sanctuary/2025 -03-01/ LOCATION:W 120th Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/vol-opp2-e1721753112250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000505-1740992400-1740999600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-03-03/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20241025T232940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165040Z UID:10000455-1741109400-1741114800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Grassroots Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can get involved with our Grassroots Volunteer Pr ogram and help steward our Park. All are welcome regardless of level of ga rdening experience. To reserve your seat\, please fill out the interest fo rm below. \nIf you would like to learn more about our Grassroots Volunteer Program\, please click here. \n\n\n \n \n New Volunteer Interest Form\n \n \n Face bookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Nam e\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCa liforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamH awaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachus ettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew Hampshire New JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana Isl andsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSou th DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWes t VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Fo rces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Area of the Park you're interested in(R equired)Which orientation session do you plan to attend?(Required)Wednesda y\, June 24 at 6-7pm at the 102nd St Field HouseFriday\, July 24 at 10-11a m at the Orthodox Room in The Interchurch CenterWednesday\, July 29 at 10- 11am at the Orthodox Room in The Interchurch CenterNone of these dates wor k for meWhat is your gardening experience? (It is okay if you don't have a ny ' you will learn along the way!)(Required) By submitting this form\, yo u agree to receive emails from the Conservancy. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/grassroots-volunteer-orientation-mar ch-4-2025/ LOCATION:Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House\, Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House\ , NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/20241009_111026-2-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250304T002634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T165753Z UID:10000771-1741251600-1741258800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Island Vibes: Restoring the Riverside Drive Islands (110th St) DESCRIPTION:Spend a morning mulching with us at the 110th St Island! Well b e spreading mulch on paths and in gardens. \nThe meeting location will be the intersection of 110th St and the service road east of Riverside Drive. Please meet our staff there at 9am. \nWe will provide all the tools you n eed! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear warm\, weather-appro priate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: please s ign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: plea se email grassroots@riversideprkst.wpengine.com for information about how to get involved. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/island-vibes-restoring-the-riverside -drive-islands-110th-st/ LOCATION:W 110th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 110th Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/island_vibes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250304T211236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T210324Z UID:10000789-1741339800-1741347000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer in South Park! DESCRIPTION:Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of So uth Park! We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural mai ntenance. \nPlease meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Bl vd. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volun teer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc .org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitab le for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email carol ine@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-4/2025-03-07 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0382-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250305T175054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T185715Z UID:10000506-1741597200-1741604400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting our Sustainability Team with compost proc essing and gardening work at the 95th Street Compost Compound! \nThe compo st that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Rive rside Park. We utilize machinery for the composting work\, and when the co mpost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\, thus retaining nut rients from the debris that enters the site and closing the loop. \nFor ex isting volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for inf ormation about how to get involved. \n\n\n\nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@ri versideparknyc.org to set up a project. \n\n\n\nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2- 3/2025-03-10/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0533-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250304T211236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T210324Z UID:10000790-1741944600-1741951800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer in South Park! DESCRIPTION:Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of So uth Park! We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural mai ntenance. \nPlease meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Bl vd. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volun teer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc .org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitab le for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email carol ine@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-4/2025-03-14 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0382-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250305T175054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T185715Z UID:10000507-1742202000-1742209200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting our Sustainability Team with compost proc essing and gardening work at the 95th Street Compost Compound! \nThe compo st that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Rive rside Park. We utilize machinery for the composting work\, and when the co mpost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\, thus retaining nut rients from the debris that enters the site and closing the loop. \nFor ex isting volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for inf ormation about how to get involved. \n\n\n\nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@ri versideparknyc.org to set up a project. \n\n\n\nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2- 3/2025-03-17/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0533-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250304T211236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T210324Z UID:10000791-1742549400-1742556600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer in South Park! DESCRIPTION:Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of So uth Park! We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural mai ntenance. \nPlease meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Bl vd. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volun teer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc .org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitab le for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email carol ine@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-4/2025-03-21 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0382-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10000547-1742634000-1742641200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Ralph Ellison Memorial at W 150th St DESCRIPTION:Date: Fourth Saturday of every month \nTime: 9:00am- 11:00am \n Meeting Location: Ralph Ellison Memorial at 150th St and Riverside Drive \ nProject Details: During this event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introduced species\, and remove woody debris. Its a g reat opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experience is necessary ' j ust bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and b ring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for c orporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@rive rsideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/gardening-at-ralph-ellison-memorial/ 2025-03-22/ LOCATION:W 150th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 150th Street & Riverside Driv e\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ellison-Memorial-min-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250305T175054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T185715Z UID:10000508-1742806800-1742814000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting our Sustainability Team with compost proc essing and gardening work at the 95th Street Compost Compound! \nThe compo st that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Rive rside Park. We utilize machinery for the composting work\, and when the co mpost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\, thus retaining nut rients from the debris that enters the site and closing the loop. \nFor ex isting volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for inf ormation about how to get involved. \n\n\n\nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@ri versideparknyc.org to set up a project. \n\n\n\nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2- 3/2025-03-24/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0533-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250318T135153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T135153Z UID:10000879-1743066000-1743073200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Island Vibes: Restoring the Riverside Drive Islands (99th St) DESCRIPTION:Spend a morning leaf mulching with us at Firemans Island! Well be spreading leaf mulch in a garden stewarded by one of our ParkTenders. \ nThe meeting location will be the intersection of 99th St and the service road east of Riverside Drive. Please meet our staff there at 9am. \nWe wil l provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Ple ase wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existin g volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFo r new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideprkst.wpengine.com for information about how to get involved. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/island-vibes-restoring-the-riverside -drive-islands-99th-st/ LOCATION:W 99th St & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/island_vibes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250304T211236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T210324Z UID:10000792-1743154200-1743161400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer in South Park! DESCRIPTION:Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of So uth Park! We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural mai ntenance. \nPlease meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Bl vd. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volun teer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc .org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitab le for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email carol ine@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-4/2025-03-28 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0382-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250201T015333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T220409Z UID:10000475-1743242400-1743251400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day: Spring Clean up DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of outdoor fun and community service at our E arly Spring Weeding Event! As the warmer weather approaches\, its the perf ect time to roll up our sleeves and help maintain our local green spaces. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature\, meet n ew people\, and make a positive impact on the environment. \nTo participat e in this event\, please register here. \nHere a friendly reminder on what to bring to be prepared for volunteering in Riverside: \nWhat to wear/bri ng: \n\nFilled water bottle\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nLong pants\nComfor table clothing that can get dirty\nSunscreen\nOptional: Hat\n\nWe will pro vide gloves for volunteers and any tools/materials needed for the project. Please always keep personal items with you\, as we do not have a secure a rea for personal belongings. \nFor the safety of our staff and volunteers\ , if on the day of the project you are sick or not feeling well\, STAY HOM E! It is not worth the risk to you or to others. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/community-volunteer-day-spring-clean -up-2/ LOCATION:W 143rd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 143rd Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_0194-1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T103954 CREATED:20250305T175054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T185715Z UID:10000509-1743411600-1743418800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting our Sustainability Team with compost proc essing and gardening work at the 95th Street Compost Compound! \nThe compo st that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Rive rside Park. We utilize machinery for the composting work\, and when the co mpost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\, thus retaining nut rients from the debris that enters the site and closing the loop. \nFor ex isting volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for inf ormation about how to get involved. \n\n\n\nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@ri versideparknyc.org to set up a project. \n\n\n\nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2- 3/2025-03-31/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0533-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR