Upcoming events
Vernal Pool Monitoring at Blue Mountain Reservation
Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks Department are seeking dedicated volunteers to help monitor vital amphibian habitats throughout Westchester County. Volunteers are needed at Blue Mountain Reservation to survey select vernal pools up to three times throughout the year to assess habitat conditions, amphibian breeding, and other key ecological functions.
Ideally volunteers will be able to commit to three site visits—one each in spring, summer, and fall—but all interested volunteers will be considered.
Volunteer requirements:
All volunteers must attend an in-person training session and complete a brief online training before participating in this project. Once trained, volunteers' schedules can be flexible.
Volunteers must be 18+; youth volunteers ages 14-17 must be added as part of an adult volunteer's team.
Youth volunteers MUST attend the mandatory training alongside the adult they're volunteering with.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Picnic Table Building at Mountain Lakes Park
Volunteers will be assembling picnic tables for the park. All tools will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Invasive Plant Management at South County Trailway
Volunteers will cut and remove invasive species within the park. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Invasive Plant Management at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Volunteers are needed to manage invasive plants including shrubs and vines at various park locations. No experience is necessary!
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
All supplies will be provided, but please bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Cleanup at Marshlands Conservancy
Volunteers are needed to move gravel, assemble picnic tables, disassemble tents, and perform other maintenance and post-camp cleanup tasks at Marshlands Conservancy. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Vernal Pool Monitoring at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks Department are seeking dedicated volunteers to help monitor vital amphibian habitats throughout Westchester County. Volunteers are needed at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation to survey select vernal pools up to three times throughout the year to assess habitat conditions, amphibian breeding, and other key ecological functions.
Ideally volunteers will be able to commit to three site visits—one each in spring, summer, and fall—but all interested volunteers will be considered.
Volunteer requirements:
All volunteers must attend an in-person training session and complete a brief online training before participating in this project. Once trained, volunteers' schedules can be flexible.
Volunteers must be 18+; youth volunteers ages 14-17 must be added as part of an adult volunteer's team.
Youth volunteers MUST attend the mandatory training alongside the adult they're volunteering with.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Planting Prep at Scout Field
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and vines at Scout Field to prepare for Westchester Parks Foundation's spring tree planting with New York Botanical Garden as part of an NYS DEP Core Grant. Tools will be provided, but volunteers should bring their own water. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
2026 Bronx River Blitz - Kensico Dam
Join Westchester Parks Foundation for the largest cleanup of the year of the Bronx River Pathway! During the Bronx River Blitz, volunteers will check in, get supplies and instructions from their Volunteer Coordinators, and then stroll the pathway collecting litter at their own pace.
What to know:
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Collect litter at your own pace, and return to the check-in table by 11:45 a.m. to weigh your trash!
Volunteers will be collecting litter from the land only. Do not enter the river or riverbank under any circumstances. (Want to help in the river? Check out the Clean River Project when it returns next spring!)
Never disturb anything that looks like it could be the belongings of an unhoused person (bags of collected bottles/cans, sleeping bags, clothing, tents, bikes)
Some parts of the pathway follow the road. Be mindful of all signage and do not walk onto the roadway
Be aware of bikes and other park users, especially around sharp turns
Bring your own reusable water bottle
All tools, gloves, and supplies will be provided
This event is rain or shine. Check the forecast and dress for weather. In extreme weather cases, check your email before leaving for the event
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
2026 Bronx River Blitz - County Center East Lot
Westchester Parks Foundation is partnering with Grow Torah to clean up the Bronx River Pathway as part of its Bronx River Blitz, which is the largest cleanup of the Bronx River Reservation of the year! This event includes the previously scheduled MLK Day event (rescheduled due to inclement weather).
During the Bronx River Blitz, volunteers will check in, get supplies and instructions from their Volunteer Coordinators, and then stroll the pathway collecting litter at their own pace. At this site, GrowTorah will also facilitate optional learning sessions on the importance of protecting our waterways through relevant Torah texts. All volunteers are welcome to join!
What to know:
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Collect litter at your own pace, and return to the check-in table by 11:45 a.m. to weigh your trash!
Volunteers will be collecting litter from the land only. Do not enter the river or riverbank under any circumstances. (Want to help in the river? Check out the Clean River Project when it returns next spring!)
Never disturb anything that looks like it could be the belongings of an unhoused person (bags of collected bottles/cans, sleeping bags, clothing, tents, bikes)
Some parts of the pathway follow the road. Be mindful of all signage and do not walk onto the roadway
Be aware of bikes and other park users, especially around sharp turns
Bring your own reusable water bottle
All tools, gloves, and supplies will be provided
This event is rain or shine. Check the forecast and dress for weather. In extreme weather cases, check your email before leaving for the event
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
2026 Bronx River Blitz - Tuckahoe/Crestwood
Join Westchester Parks Foundation for the largest cleanup of the year of the Bronx River Pathway! During the Bronx River Blitz, volunteers will check in, get supplies and instructions from their Volunteer Coordinators, and then stroll the pathway collecting litter at their own pace.
Parking/meeting point:
The Tuckahoe/Crestwood meeting point will be in the parking lot for Westchester County Maintenance Shop, located adjacent to the Crestwood Metro North Train Station (access from Thompson Street/Bronx River Parkway Exit 8).
What to know:
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Collect litter at your own pace, and return to the check-in table by 11:45 a.m. to weigh your trash!
Volunteers will be collecting litter from the land only. Do not enter the river or riverbank under any circumstances. (Want to help in the river? Check out the Clean River Project when it returns next spring!)
Never disturb anything that looks like it could be the belongings of an unhoused person (bags of collected bottles/cans, sleeping bags, clothing, tents, bikes)
Some parts of the pathway follow the road. Be mindful of all signage and do not walk onto the roadway
Be aware of bikes and other park users, especially around sharp turns
Bring your own reusable water bottle
All tools, gloves, and supplies will be provided
This event is rain or shine. Check the forecast and dress for weather. In extreme weather cases, check your email before leaving for the event
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Cleanup at Twin Lakes Park with Hudson River Restoration Project
Westchester Parks Foundation is partnering with Hutchinson River Restoration Project for an impactful winter program at Twin Lakes Park! Volunteers will be using hand tools like rakes and limb-loppers to manage non-native vines and shrubs along the trails.
What to know:
Please check the forecast and dress for the weather, including sturdy closed-toe shoes, layers, and items you don’t mind getting dirty.
All tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided, but please bring your own water.
All volunteers must fill out the Westchester Parks Foundation waiver prior to working on Parks property. This can be done electronically at the following link or by completing paper copies on site: https://thewpf.org/volunteerform
Inclement weather:
In the case of cancelation/postponement due to inclement weather, volunteers will receive a notice by 8 a.m. on January 24 to the email they used with their Eventbrite registration. Please check email before leaving for the project. If there is no email, the project will occur as scheduled.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Vine Cutting at Croton Gorge Park
Volunteers will cut invasive vines in the park. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Invasive Plant Management at Croton Point Park
Volunteers will cut and remove invasive species within the park. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.
Painting at Muscoot Farm
Volunteers are needed to help paint the barns at Muscoot Farm. Paint and tools will be provided, but volunteers should bring their own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Clean River Project at Bronx River Reservation (Tuckahoe)
Clean River Project - Sponsored By PepsiCo
Westchester Parks Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with its citizen science project—the Clean River Project—to address the issue of floatable trash, which is one of the three major water quality issues on the Bronx River. Volunteers will wear waders in the river and help count the bottles, cans, straws, and more found in the trash boom. The information collected helps find the sources of this trash and stops it from entering the river in the first place. The project engages volunteers by promoting outreach to local businesses whose products end up in and along the river, and it unites messaging around the harm to local waterways caused by non-biodegradable products.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Please read special instructions on where to meet so we can begin promptly!
Wear closed-toe shoes, socks, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Waders, gloves, trash bags, and all instruction will be provided
Please read special instructions listed with the location information to ensure you are in the right place and we can start on time.
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Cleanup at Marshlands Conservancy
Volunteers are needed to move gravel, assemble picnic tables, disassemble tents, and perform other maintenance and post-camp cleanup tasks at Marshlands Conservancy. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Painting at Muscoot Farm
Volunteers are needed to help paint the barns at Muscoot Farm. Paint and tools will be provided, but volunteers should bring their own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Clean River Project at Bronx River Reservation (White Plains)
Clean River Project - Sponsored By PepsiCo
Westchester Parks Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with its citizen science project—the Clean River Project—to address the issue of floatable trash, which is one of the three major water quality issues on the Bronx River. Volunteers will wear waders in the river and help count the bottles, cans, straws, and more found in the trash boom. The information collected helps find the sources of this trash and stops it from entering the river in the first place. The project engages volunteers by promoting outreach to local businesses whose products end up in and along the river, and it unites messaging around the harm to local waterways caused by non-biodegradable products.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Please read special instructions on where to meet so we can begin promptly!
Wear closed-toe shoes, socks, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Waders, gloves, trash bags, and all instruction will be provided
Please read special instructions listed with the location information to ensure you are in the right place and we can start on time.
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Painting at Muscoot Farm
Volunteers are needed to help paint the barns at Muscoot Farm. Paint and tools will be provided, but volunteers should bring their own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Clean River Project at Bronx River Reservation (Tuckahoe)
Clean River Project - Sponsored By PepsiCo
Westchester Parks Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with its citizen science project—the Clean River Project—to address the issue of floatable trash, which is one of the three major water quality issues on the Bronx River. Volunteers will wear waders in the river and help count the bottles, cans, straws, and more found in the trash boom. The information collected helps find the sources of this trash and stops it from entering the river in the first place. The project engages volunteers by promoting outreach to local businesses whose products end up in and along the river, and it unites messaging around the harm to local waterways caused by non-biodegradable products.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Please read special instructions on where to meet so we can begin promptly!
Wear closed-toe shoes, socks, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Waders, gloves, trash bags, and all instruction will be provided
Please read special instructions listed with the location information to ensure you are in the right place and we can start on time.
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Bronx River Reservation - White Plains
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at the Bronx River Reservation in White Plains will be cleaning up litter along the Pathway. No experience is necessary. Volunteers may attend at any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Croton Point Park - Croton-on-Hudson
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at Croton Point Park Park will pick up litter and help with priority cleanup tasks at the park. No experience is necessary. Volunteers may attend at any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Glen Island Park - New Rochelle
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at Glen Island Park will be helping to clean the park for spring; this could include clearing litter and debris from the beach, weeding gardens or playground areas, or raking. No experience is necessary. Volunteers may attend at any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Tibbetts Brook Park - Yonkers
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at Tibbetts Brook Park will mulch the playground, pick up litter, paint a bridge, clear debris from a lawn, and help perform maintenance on its native planting sites. No experience is necessary. Volunteers may attend at any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Willson's Woods
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at Willson's Woods will help check our lakeshore planting site, pick up litter, and help plant flowers. No experience is necessary. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Marshlands Conservancy - Rye
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at Marshlands Conservancy will help clear trails, pick up litter along the marsh, and help with priority park cleanup tasks. No experience is necessary. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
2025 Pitch In For Parks: Lenoir Preserve - Yonkers
Each April, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch In For Parks, the largest County-wide volunteer program surrounding Earth Day. This year it will be held April 22-26. Volunteers at Lenoir Preserve will be helping to clean the park for spring; this could include raking, planting, installing invasive plant suppression, mulching, and more! No experience is necessary. Please sign up below before the project and check in upon arrival.
Cleanup at Marshlands Conservancy
Volunteers will remove litter and debris from the trails at Marshlands Conservancy. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Cleanup at Bronx River Reservation with GrowTorah
Westchester Parks Foundation will provide all cleaning materials. Participants should come in warm clothing, ready for the elements (including dirt). This event is rain or shine!
GrowTorah will collaborate with the Westchester Parks Foundation to organize a litter cleanup of the Bronx River Reservation. We will work with WPF to manage small groups of volunteers to focus on various sections of the river. Throughout the program, GrowTorah educators will facilitate learning sessions on the importance of protecting our waterways through relevant Torah texts.
As experiential educators, we specialize in the integration of learning through action. We will teach all volunteers about foundational Environmental Torah values, the upcoming holiday of Tu B’Shvat, and how our work like the river cleanup makes a real difference for the local environment.
We are delighted to honor Dr. King’s legacy by building bridges between the Jewish community in Westchester and the broader community through our collaboration with the Westchester Parks Foundation. We will ensure that our Torah teaching is accessible to all learners from all backgrounds, making everyone feel comfortable working together, bonding over shared values and a shared experience.
Invasive Plant Management at V.E. Macy Park
Volunteers are needed to cut invasive vines at V.E. Macy Park.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
All supplies will be provided but please bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Vine Cutting at Croton Gorge Park
Volunteers will cut invasive vines in the park. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Golf Ball Retrieval at Mohansic Golf Course
Volunteers will be walking the driving range and collecting golf balls to help sustain one of Westchester Parks Foundation's mission-based programs!
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Invasive Plant Management at Croton Point Park
Volunteers will cut and remove invasive species within the park. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Golf Ball Retrieval at Dunwoodie Golf Course
Volunteers will be walking the driving range and collecting golf balls to help sustain one of Westchester Parks Foundation's mission-based programs!
What to know:
Dress for the weather; check the forecast before leaving
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
Bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Tool Maintenance at Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Volunteers are needed to help clean and maintain the tools that are used every week in the parks! No experience is necessary and this project will occur indoors.
What to know:
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
All supplies will be provided, but please bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at Muscoot Farm
Join Us For A Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!
Light breakfast, coffee, and prizes!
We would like to thank you for the work you do all year to help WPF preserve and enhance our parks for all!
To RSVP, email mbenjamin@thewpf.org
Fairy House Building at Marshlands Conservancy
Crafty volunteers are needed to help construct fairy houses and façades for a future program at Marshlands Conservancy. Construction may require the use of hot glue and/or spray paint. Volunteer spots are limited for each date.
2025 MLK Day Cleanup at Bronx River Reservation
Westchester Parks Foundation is partnering with Grow Torah to clean up the Bronx River Pathway on Martin Luther King Day. Volunteers will be collecting litter along the river. All supplies will be provided, but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes.
Tool Maintenance at Muscoot Farm
Volunteers are needed to help clean and maintain the tools that are used every week in the parks! No experience is necessary and this project will occur indoors.
What to know:
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and items that can get dirty
All supplies will be provided, but please bring your own reusable water bottle
Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
Weather/cancellation policy:
Volunteers will work in most weather, including cold, heat, and light precipitation, so please dress accordingly! Westchester Parks Foundation will cancel the project if the weather seems like it may affect the safety of its volunteers.
In the case of inclement weather, the project may be cancelled up to an hour before the project start time. If you do not receive a cancellation email from Westchester Parks Foundation or Volunteer New York! before then, the project is still taking place.
Santa Fun Run + Walk
Support our amazing county parks system by joining us for Westchester Parks Foundation's first ever Santa Fun Run! This is a non-competitive fun run which gives participants the exclusive opportunity to run or walk through Westchester’s Winter Wonderland light show! Dress up as Santa, a Reindeer, an Elf, or any other of your favorite holiday characters! Tickets and parking are limited, so act fast!
Free Hot Chocolate & Activities for Kids!
Free Raffle Ticket & Santa Hat with signup!
Food and drink available for purchase (alcohol for 21+)
For more info and sponsorship opportunities:EVAN@thewpf.org | 914-231-4600
Pets Not Permitted - Service Animals Only