BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riverside Park Conservancy 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185452Z UID:10001141-1775638800-1775649600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T185138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185210Z UID:10002813-1775723400-1775732400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Tunnel Gardens at W 148th St DESCRIPTION:Date: Second Thursday of every month \nTime: 8:30am- 11:00am \n Meeting Location: Ten Mile River Playground \nProject Details: During this event\, well be working together to clean up the park and weed out introd uced species. Its a great opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdo ors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experi ence is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide al l the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable cloth ing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, pleas e email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-tunnel-gard ens-at-w-148th-st/2026-04-09/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/20240507_114249-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191704Z UID:10002734-1775725200-1775732400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Island Vibes at W 97th-116th St DESCRIPTION:Help us show some love to these beautiful green spaces along Ri verside Drive! We will be focusing on weeding and trash removal. Location will rotate primarily between 99th St & 110th St; exact location will be s hared upon signup. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasio ns for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We wi ll provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Pl ease wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existi ng volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFo r new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for informa tion about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversidepar knyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-island-vibes/2026-04-09 / LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/island-vibes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002752-1775811600-1775818800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-04-10 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260114T203340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203340Z UID:10002482-1775815200-1775818800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Grassroots Volunteer Orientation (morning session) DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can get involved with our Grassroots Volunteer Pr ogram and help steward Riverside Park. All are welcome regardless of level of gardening experience. To reserve your seat\, please fill out the inter est form by clicking here. \nIf you would like to learn more about our Gra ssroots Volunteer Program\, please click here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/grassroots-volunteer-orientation-4-1 0-2026/ 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:20260413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002655-1776070800-1776078000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-04-13/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T190427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T190428Z UID:10002853-1776241800-1776250800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Camel Gardens at W 143rd St DESCRIPTION:Date: First and Third Wednesday of every month \nTime: 8:30am ' 11:00am \nMeeting Location: Riverbank (Camel) Playground at W 142nd St an d Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During this event\, well be working t ogether to clean up the park\, weed out introduced species\, and remove wo ody debris. Its a great opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoor s\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experien ce is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothin g and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-camel-garde ns-at-w-143rd-st/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Riverbank (Camel) Playground\, 675 Riverside Dr\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_9946-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191706Z UID:10002686-1776243600-1776250800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate between Hippo Playground and River Run Playground. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongsi de our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate cl othing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up th rough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email g rassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot/2026-04- 15/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185452Z UID:10002821-1776243600-1776254400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T210657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191654Z UID:10002718-1776330000-1776337200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Canopy Club at W 97th-120th St DESCRIPTION:Work with us beneath the beautiful tree canopy in the upper woo dlands of the park interior between 97th-120th St. We will be focusing on weeding\, vine pulling\, forest restoration\, and invasive species removal . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-canopy-club/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/canopy-club-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002753-1776416400-1776423600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-04-17 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260326T142500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182055Z UID:10002982-1776506400-1776517200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:It's My Park Day: Spring Edition! DESCRIPTION:Its My Park Day is a biannual event where we come together to c elebrate and take care of our beloved ParkTender gardens. Our ParkTenders steward various landscaped areas throughout the Park\, some with one seaso n of stewardship under their belts and some with decades of dedication to their gardens. \nDuring the spring edition of Its My Park Day\, our ParkTe nders and field staff work together with volunteers to take care of spring planting needs. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Gra ssroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riv ersideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, pleas e email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/its-my-park-day-spring-edition-2026/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_0851-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002656-1776675600-1776682800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-04-20/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191706Z UID:10002687-1776848400-1776855600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate between Hippo Playground and River Run Playground. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongsi de our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate cl othing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up th rough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email g rassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot/2026-04- 22/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185452Z UID:10002822-1776848400-1776859200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191704Z UID:10002735-1776934800-1776942000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Island Vibes at W 97th-116th St DESCRIPTION:Help us show some love to these beautiful green spaces along Ri verside Drive! We will be focusing on weeding and trash removal. Location will rotate primarily between 99th St & 110th St; exact location will be s hared upon signup. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasio ns for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We wi ll provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Pl ease wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existi ng volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFo r new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for informa tion about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversidepar knyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-island-vibes/2026-04-23 / LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/island-vibes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002754-1777021200-1777028400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-04-24 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10000560-1777107600-1777114800@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/ 2026-04-25/ 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:20260427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002657-1777280400-1777287600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-04-27/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191706Z UID:10002688-1777453200-1777460400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate between Hippo Playground and River Run Playground. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongsi de our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate cl othing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up th rough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email g rassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot/2026-04- 29/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185452Z UID:10002823-1777453200-1777464000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002755-1777626000-1777633200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-05-01 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260212T133200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T133645Z UID:10002624-1777714200-1777725000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverkeeper Sweep DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, we partner with Riverkeeper to host the annual S weep. Volunteers assist with removing litter from the Park and Hudson Rive r shoreline. We hope our efforts encourage the public to help keep our par ks clean and connect with your fellow New Yorkers! \nRegistration will ope n 4 weeks before the event. Stay tuned! \nWhat to wear/bring: \n Your own (filled!) water bottle\n Sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\n Long pants\n Comforta ble clothing that can get dirty \nKeep all personal items with you at all times\, as we will not have a secure area for bags. \nFor the safety of ou r staff and volunteers\, if on the day of the project you are sick or not feeling well\, STAY HOME! It is not worth the risk to you or to others. \n Families and volunteers of all ages are welcome. For more info\, email vol unteerevents@riversideparknyc.org. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverkeeper-sweep/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260402T173603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T173651Z UID:10003260-1777802400-1777824000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Spring Fair DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners and Riverside Park Conservancy in vite you to celebrate the spring season with live music\, games\, activiti es\, arts & crafts\, giant bubbles\, a petting zoo\, and *new this year*\, a chance meet and take photos with our Park fleet!\nProceeds help fund th e continued maintenance of the 15 playgrounds across Riverside Park and ye ar round programming that serves thousands of local families. \nOnly child ren need to have wristbands or tickets to attend activities. Early wristba nd pickup will take place on Saturday\, May 2nd from 10:30am'3:30pm at the Hippo Park House. On the day of\, wristbands and tickets will be availabl e at the playground. \nPre-register for the event here! \nTo volunteer at this event\, click here! Parents that volunteer will receive a FREE wristb and for each 2-hour slot they sign-up for! \nFor more information\, email devorah@riversideparknyc.org. \nWe hope to see you there! \n\n\nKnow Befor e You Go:\nFor everyones safety\, we are asking all participants to observ e the following guidelines:\n*Wash your hands before attending a program\n * Stay home if you are sick \nAdditionally\, we encourage participants to bring their own hand sanitizer and water bottles to our programs. \nRivers ide Playground Partners is an all-volunteer parent group affiliate of Rive rside Park Conservancy that works in collaboration with Conservancy Staff to maintain the playground and provide free activities for the community. \nThank you to our sponsors!\nIn formation as of March 30th. Interested in sponsoring our events? Please reach out to devorah@riversideparknyc.org. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-spring-fair-2026/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/Spring-Fair-2026-MAILCHIMp.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002658-1777885200-1777892400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-05-04/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T190427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T190428Z UID:10002854-1778056200-1778065200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Camel Gardens at W 143rd St DESCRIPTION:Date: First and Third Wednesday of every month \nTime: 8:30am ' 11:00am \nMeeting Location: Riverbank (Camel) Playground at W 142nd St an d Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During this event\, well be working t ogether to clean up the park\, weed out introduced species\, and remove wo ody debris. Its a great opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoor s\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experien ce is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothin g and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-camel-garde ns-at-w-143rd-st/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:Riverbank (Camel) Playground\, 675 Riverside Dr\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_9946-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185452Z UID:10002824-1778058000-1778068800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T190906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191001Z UID:10002868-1778074200-1778079600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: West Harlem Forest Tree Club DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday \nTime: 1:30pm- 3:00pm \nMee ting Location: W 143rd St and Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During th is event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introd uced species\, and take care of our trees. This is part of a new restorati on project called the West Harlem Forest. Come learn and restore 7.5 acres with us! \nNo prior experience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forge t to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to sta y hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you ar e a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-west-harlem -forest-tree-club/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:W 143rd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 143rd Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_1361-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002756-1778230800-1778238000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-05-08 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171637 CREATED:20260325T190906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191001Z UID:10002869-1778333400-1778338800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: West Harlem Forest Tree Club DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday \nTime: 1:30pm- 3:00pm \nMee ting Location: W 143rd St and Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During th is event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introd uced species\, and take care of our trees. This is part of a new restorati on project called the West Harlem Forest. Come learn and restore 7.5 acres with us! \nNo prior experience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forge t to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to sta y hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you ar e a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-west-harlem -forest-tree-club/2026-05-09/ LOCATION:W 143rd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 143rd Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_1361-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR