{"title": "Riverdale Park Stewardship Day", "start": "2026-11-15T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/plants"], "description": "Riverdale Park Stewardship Day is a volunteer day at Riverdale Park. Riverhead Neighborhood House invites people to learn about plant identification in the local ecosystem, remove invasive species, and help restore the park's trails and habitats for everyone to enjoy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/riverdale-park-stewardship-day-55407/", "official_url": "https://www.riverdaleonline.org/rnhcalendar/riverdale-park-trail-day-3be8k-yh2z7-ksy57-y46xj-rb3yy-jyj38", "image": "https://noky.io/images/14fd437efab8e62d0e156474c9c1082a0b759eb88e00a117c777491893d8fc43-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-15T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "398 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11207", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/urbanism/community-gardens", "community/volunteering"], "description": "Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden is a monthly volunteer gathering at a community garden in Brooklyn. Community gardeners invite neighbors to learn about the space and help keep it thriving. Tasks may include weeding communal beds, composting, and more.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/help-the-garden-day-at-highland-park-community-garden-56584/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/help-the-garden-day-at-highland-park-community-garden-xfr95-xzjpg-lmzms-psm5t-wfgdd-4gak6-xfcdx-6c49w-pl2nj-ts4a2-y7gcf", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8868bbbd3d52c390d7e44052e5391de4384d554854d26a9d2530b00c8055154b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "11/6 Restoration Friday at Highland Park", "start": "2026-11-06T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-06T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Restoration Friday at Highland Park is a volunteer event caring for a vernal pool. NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite people to remove invasive species and protect planted native ones. All tools are provided and no prior experience is needed; volunteers should wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and long pants and bring a water bottle. Advance registration is required, and the group meets at the Vermont Place Parking Lot.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/116-restoration-friday-at-highland-park-56580/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-6-restoration-friday-highland", "image": "https://noky.io/images/645f7ac0e8f9e213789326c8301d52f3322ec74ac4bc061cf926ac8281ed011c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration", "start": "2026-11-04T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration is a volunteer event that helps restore the woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park. It is run by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, whose volunteers preserve this important urban ecosystem. Participants may remove invasive plants, maintain trails, and learn about forest ecology, plant identification, and restoration techniques; no experience is needed, as tools and gloves are provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/woodlawn-wednesdays-forest-restoration-89451/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-wednesdays-forest-restoration/2026-11-04/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6e9d868d3861295e4cd6153cea3d14cfd28ca75a1b7b0029d33b7c4386e8a1ad-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Tune-Up Tuesdays - Garden Volunteer Days", "start": "2026-11-10T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-10T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A garden volunteer day called \"Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days\" at the VCPA Learning Garden in Van Cortlandt Park, near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance past the Northwest playground. The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, which works in partnership with the Department of Parks & Recreation to preserve, support, and promote the park, invites volunteers to care for the Learning Garden. Volunteers maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce; no gardening experience is needed, just clothing that can get dirty. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and groups of five or more register together by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days-67434/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days/2026-11-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/887f36a01ea9562494c49cf294b7e994de7dd8c2cdeaa37bd0afb051514cd8d2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Trail Work Thursdays", "start": "2026-11-05T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-05T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Trail Work Thursdays is a hands-on volunteer session caring for the trails of a large park in the Bronx. It is run by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, a group working with the city parks department to preserve and promote the park. Participants clear debris and overgrowth, close unofficial paths to protect habitats, and help with trail safety and erosion control. Volunteers meet at the VCPA Learning Garden, where gloves, tools, and guidance are provided; sturdy closed-toe shoes are required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/trail-work-thursdays-67431/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-8/2026-10-29/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e9e9930197f9c315dfc4b150d2c0981c5c4b76f305633d9dbdec412d3b362b7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Woodlawn Pollinator Garden Volunteer Event", "start": "2026-11-04T13:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T16:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/plants"], "description": "A volunteer afternoon caring for the Woodlawn Wildflower Garden and surrounding area. It is run by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, and volunteers can plant goldenrods and daffodil bulbs. Gloves and tools are provided, and no experience is mentioned as needed. Volunteers meet at the Pollinator Garden just north of Woodlawn Playground.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/woodlawn-pollinator-garden-volunteer-event-89452/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-pollinator-garden-volunteer-event/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ecef398d89f27c7e350fdde33e2ea6efc922fc8d4de7d8cecfc4cf3d493bd506-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/conservation"], "description": "It's My Park at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park is a volunteer event where people help care for a park in Staten Island. Pirate Park Families hosts it as part of the It's My Park season: volunteers clean and maintain the garden bed and assist with a clean-up along the shoreline and pathways in the park. Volunteers should meet at the garden and shoreline boardwalk. For more information, you can email pirateparkfamilies@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-seaside-wildlife-nature-park-51968/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-seaside-wildlife-nature-park-13/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/beed9357f0e98236e7f511f2967de98da5cce690a323395654101d984f96c587-1200.webp"}, {"title": "11/13 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park", "start": "2026-11-13T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-13T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Restoration Fridays at Forest Park is a hands-on forest restoration session in the park. NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite people to help with invasive species removal, trail restoration and possible planting. Advance registration is required, and participants should wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Attendees meet at the Buddy Monument.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/1113-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park-56583/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-13-resfriday-forest", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dea6c4fab7ee7639f283e02d27733e1276d796351d119bd147c22560ba50706c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Pilates", "start": "2026-11-08T09:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T10:30:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/pilates"], "description": "A Pilates class offering a full body workout while building core strength and flexibility. It is held by Riverdale Neighborhood House, a community venue on Mosholu Avenue in the Bronx. Participants can sign up for a single session or receive a discount by registering for the series.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/pilates-55395/", "official_url": "https://www.riverdaleonline.org/rnhcalendar/sxcgbsxk2cbxydt-jhstj-hal2j-xs6mn", "image": "https://noky.io/images/217d17a5515b202dd430365e85f8103f96afe886da5291e05db9493b37bbf6e4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Native Planting at Forest Park", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Buddy Monument", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/conservation"], "description": "A planting event in Forest Park where participants help replenish the forest understory with native trees and shrubs. It is organized by NYC Parks, The Forest Park Trust and Natural Areas Conservancy. Attendees learn about forest restoration and monitoring forest health, and what it takes to maintain a healthy canopy. All tools are provided, no prior experience is needed, and registration is required; sturdy closed-toe shoes and a water bottle are recommended.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/native-planting-at-forest-park-56585/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-14-native-planting-at-forest-park", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e8b7183ef514f383e5895169af37fffdea4f36536e75e2258d29bb8e0970a19-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Floodplain Forest Fridays", "start": "2026-11-13T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-13T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/conservation"], "description": "Floodplain Forest Fridays is a volunteer outing along Turtle Creek, the stream feeding the mill pond from the northwest. The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance invites helpers to plant native trees from NYC Parks in the floodplain and cut back invasive phragmites by hand, helping the floodplain forest take back ground from the reeds. Volunteers meet outside the VCPA offices at the Golf House and leave for the worksite by 9:15 AM. The work is limited to 30 volunteers per shift, ages 15 and up, with tools and gloves provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/floodplain-forest-fridays-89453/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/floodplain-forest-fridays-2/2026-11-13/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4198e83c412397ed70293a998444a872210748f8b901e9eebbd0943902e24cdb-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Sunset Park", "start": "2026-11-14T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T14:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["food-drink/foraging", "nature/conservation"], "description": "It's My Park at Sunset Park is a volunteer day to protect the trees in Sunset Park through burdock removal, education by foraging chef Zoe Yiling Yang, and an interactive scavenger hunt. It is hosted by Rising Earth, together with City Parks Foundation, and marks their inaugural It's My Park day. Volunteers should meet at the park, at 41 St. and 44 St. between 5 Ave. and 7 Ave. For more information, you can email risingearthlauren@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-sunset-park-51969/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-sunset-park-124/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c46dd3133e30c790440841c85769bfb356646320a4ee900a9739e907900c2a46-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Sitting Area", "start": "2026-11-07T12:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A volunteer session where people help care for ground beds and standing planters at a paved lot in Astoria, Queens known as 'The Sitting Area'. Friends of Triboro G hosts the weekly gathering, and the work includes weeding, seed saving, pruning, and mulching with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and should meet at the lot at 21st St & Hoyt North.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-sitting-area-51963/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-sitting-area-19/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/11f7623f1503ede7fcacdd0ca4aa538fc16c419aaf06863cfb4d53f3d6f19df7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Strong Mom Core (60+) Workshop", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T11:00:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/fitness"], "description": "Strong Mom Core (60+) Workshop is a gentle, PT-led movement workshop for women 60+ who want to maintain strength, mobility, balance, and confidence in everyday movement. It is held at Riverdale Neighborhood House. Participants explore simple, functional exercises that support independence and help them feel strong and capable in daily life. All fitness levels are welcome, with modifications provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/strong-mom-core-60-workshop-55404/", "official_url": "https://www.riverdaleonline.org/rnhcalendar/sxcgbsxk2cbxydt-t9zwz-crjt7-sy33g-34t79", "image": ""}, {"title": "It's My Park at Westerleigh Park", "start": "2026-11-07T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "It’s My Park at Westerleigh Park is a volunteer cleanup of Westerleigh Park on Staten Island, open to all ages. It is hosted by the Westerleigh Parks Coalition, which invites volunteers to help keep the park clean by raking leaves, removing fallen debris or sprucing up around the park. Volunteers should meet at the bandstand for the fall general cleanup. More information is available by emailing westerleighparkscoalition@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-westerleigh-park-51961/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-westerleigh-park-35/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/77768ea8d955ffc88b8fefdb41c52e63a610654ed154ec832a0caf6cb2291055-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Sowing Knowledge: Seed Collection with the NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/plants"], "description": "A hands-on seed cleaning workshop at the NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery (PECAN). Hosted by Partnerships Academy, it shows how the Seed Increase Program collects seeds from native plants for restoration projects across the five boroughs. PECAN staff demonstrate seed cleaning techniques and equipment, discuss collection, drying, testing, and storage practices, and participants then harvest and clean seeds themselves, with bagels and coffee provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/sowing-knowledge-seed-collection-with-the-nyc-parks-plant-ec-51967/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/sowing-knowledge-seed-collection-with-the-nyc-parks-plant-ecology-center-and-nursery/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bce0fb4ab426b4abf66abd579a25d710d8ce3320f82acadb7ec40b8436027453-1200.webp"}]}