Write a commentOn Saturday, May 2, an estimated 5,000 volunteers are expected to participate in I Love My Park Day, the state's largest single-day volunteer event, with projects taking place at more than 160 sites across New York.
Organized by Parks & Trails New York in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the event engages volunteers in a range of site improvement activities at state parks, historic sites, and other public lands.
As part of New York State's 25 Million Trees by 2033 Initiative, sites will be planting more than 2,000 bareroot seedlings, generously provided by the Saratoga Tree Nursery. Projects will also include trail maintenance, shoreline and park clean-up, garden planting, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration. These efforts support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of public lands and provide critical assistance to park staff.
Now in its 15th year, I Love My Park Day continues to serve as a coordinated statewide initiative to promote volunteer stewardship and enhance the condition and accessibility of New York's outdoor spaces.
More than 2,500 volunteers have registered to date. Additional participants are encouraged to sign up in advance.
For more information and to view events: https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day
CENTRAL NY EVENTS:
Event: Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: You can park at the museum, or there is additional parking across the road. We will be gathering in front of the bridge at CLCBM and assigning jobs for everyone once we have a better idea of how many people will be joining us!
Project Description: We are going to be cleaning up inside and outside of our buildings, removing sticks and weeds, making our pathways smooth, cleaning up any branches in the way and getting our museum ready for busy season
Event: Clark Reservation State Park
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Small Pavillion
Project Description: Clean trails, Clean stairs, Mulch playground, Invasive pulling, Garden clean up, Painting
Event: Delta Lake State Park
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Meet at the four seasons room at the beach house.
Project Description: Picking up garbage and sticks in picnic areas and trails
Raking and picking up small debris on the beach. Assembling picnic tables.
Event: Fort Hardy Park
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Meet at the Hudson riverside gazebo at Schuylerville Beach
Project Description: Dedicating memorial benches, tending to lilac trees and perennial planters, identifying invasives with iMap invasives app, easy, fun, and educational I Bird NY activities. Pick up litter and help tidy up the park for spring!
Event: Gilbert Lake State Park
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Meet at the beach parking.
Project Description: Weeding and mulching; Raking and picking up debris; Painting; Trail Cleanup; Garden Planting; Playground Mulching; Picnic Table Rehab
Event: Glimmerglass State Park
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Lakeview Room located at the Beach Bathhouse.
Project Description: Park Beautification, Flowers, Gardens, Trail Maintenance, Litter and Debris Removal, Playground Safety Mulch
Event: Green Lakes State Park
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Meeting spot is our Park Office (7900 Green Lakes Road Fayetteville, NY 13066) 1st parking lot from the Rt. 290 main entrance. After a group photo we will split everyone into groups.
Project Description: 1) Community Garden Cleanup
2) Cabin Colony Cleanup
3) Redo Mulch and Flowerbeds at Park Office
4) Replace Sod at Golf Course
Event: Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Herkimer Home Visitor Center
Project Description: This year volunteers will be participating in a variety of tasks on site including:
- Garden clean out and mulching
- Annual plantings
- Garbage and stick removal
- Bench painting
Event: Pixley Falls State Park
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Pavillion
Project Description: General cleanup of garbage and sticks
Event: Rogers Environmental Conservation Center
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Parking in the main lot along Route 80. Walk or wheel back to the Visitor's Center building to the "Volunteer Welcome Center" entrance.
Project Description: Trail Maintenance. Weeding. Cleaning out raised garden beds. Planting shrubs and trees. Creating pollinator garden beds.Event:
Selkirk Shores State Park
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Meet at the enclosed shelter. There will be signs directing volunteers to parking and location.
Project Description: Planting flowers, campsite cleanup, picnic area cleanup, playground mulch.
Event: Verona Beach State Park
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Location for gathering is at the Community Room. Located west of the main parking lot.
Project Description: Bio swale raking, mulching playgrounds, debris in park, and beach cleanup.
