Riverside Perennials

A new recognition program for annual donors

Dedicated neighbors are the key ingredient in Riverside’s recipe for success. They are the driving force behind our ability to keep putting more resources into the stewardship of our beloved park every year.

Our collective impact is clear: the Conservancy’s operations have grown dramatically over the past decade. At the same time, as we tackle the challenges of climate change and ongoing cuts to the NYC Parks budget, the need has never been greater. Our focus now is on sustaining this growth so we can continue delivering equitable, high-quality care along our entire six miles of public parkland.

The most effective way to bolster our capacity is to cultivate and retain talented staff. The Conservancy is focused on investing in our people by offering increased training, competitive compensation, and pathways for career growth. We are proud to share that in 2024, our field staff retention rate was nearly 90%, with an internal promotion rate of 25%.

One of the biggest challenges we face is ensuring we can meet our rising annual operating costs through unrestricted donations. Recurring support is integral to our ability to baseline our Zone Gardener program and ensure that our staff have the tools and equipment they need to be effective.

That’s why we’re so excited to launch “Riverside Perennials” – a new initiative recognizing donors who contribute annually to the Conservancy’s general operations. As steadfast supporters, our annual donors are valued members of our team, and Riverside Perennials will be one way we celebrate their role as partners in keeping our beloved park healthy and vibrant.

Perennial Benefits

*RSVP required. Space is limited.
**First donation only.

Our dedicated supporters are not just donors—they are vital members of our team. Join us today, and together, we’ll keep our park healthy, vibrant, and flourishing.

We’ve gathered a brief summary of some of the Conservancy’s major accomplishments from the last 10 years at the bottom of this page, made possible through the generosity of our longstanding annual donors.

Become a Riverside Perennial

I'd like to become a Riverside Perennial/I'd like to renew my Perennial status:

$500 – Fern

$1,000 – Aster

$2,500 – Milkweed

$5,000 – Coneflower

$7,500 – Goldenrod

$10,000 – Ox-eye

$15,000 – Mayapple

$25,000 – Bluebell

$50,000 – Trillium

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