2025 Dates: July 8th to August 28th
Riverside Park Conservancy provides an experiential learning program for high school interns interested in basic horticultural and environmental restoration. Interns will work closely with our zone gardeners to care for NYC’s essential open space by maintaining key horticultural sites, managing woodland areas and keeping the park safe, clean, and healthy.
Teen Corps runs from Tuesday, July 8th through Thursday, August 28th. Corps members meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm in Riverside Park, Sakura Park, and Fort Washington Park, anywhere from 110th St to 181st St. Upon completion of 50 hours of service over the summer, teens receive a $1,000 stipend.
To be eligible to apply, teens must live in the West Harlem neighborhoods of Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, or Hamilton Heights – extending from 110th Street to 155th Street, between Riverside Drive and St. Nicholas Ave/Morningside Ave.
Teen Corps Interns:
- Assist in caring for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses and bulbs.
- Assist with seasonal landscaping work including weeding, watering, removing ‘invasive’ species, mulching, aerating tree pits, and general park cleanup.
- Assist with preparation, staffing, and cleanup for community volunteer groups.
- Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies needed to perform weekly tasks.
For any questions, please contact hayley@riversideparknyc.org.
Teen Corps is supported by West Harlem Development Corporation.
Glimpses from Teen Corps projects
