Planting Site Prep

Volunteers will join us in identifying and cutting invasive plant species along the brook. This project will prepare the area for an upcoming planting project to improve the biodiversity of Tibbetts Brook and bring back wildlife habitats. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, or 5 - 14 years old with an adult and signed Youth Waiver to participate in this event. Volunteers under the age of 12 will conduct litter pickup to keep this special park clean and pristine! Wear closed toe shoes, long sleeves, long pants and items you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a reusable water bottle. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided. A volunteer waiver form will be provided at check-in and must be signed by each volunteer prior to starting work. PARKING: When you enter the park, let the attendant know you are volunteering with Westchester Parks Foundation so they do not charge you for parking. Continue straight down the driveway, pass the first large parking lot on your right, and proceed until you see the maintenance garage on your right.  After the garage, park in the next large parking lot on your right, next to the athletic fields.  Once parked, proceed across the driveway to check in with Megan at the WPF table. This project is a part of 9/11: Serve +
Remember.

FAQs:

I am signing up with a family or group, or with children between the ages of 5-13.

1. If you are signing up with one or more people, or there are volunteers between the ages of 5-13 in your team, you MUST click "Sign Up With a Family, Group, or Team" below.
2. If you are not already logged into your volunteer profile, you will be prompted to log in or register a profile.
3. You will be asked to create or select your team. If creating a new team, give your team a name and description, then enter all of the names of your teammates. (Enter your teammates' unique emails if you want them to receive updates on the project or to help them add this project to their personal volunteer activity history. For children, enter their ages.)
4. You will be prompted to complete your registration.

I accidentally only registered myself. How do I register as a team?

1. Log into your volunteer profile and identify the project you signed up for (by yourself) in your "Upcoming Opportunities" section.
2. Click "Remove" to remove yourself from the project.
3. Follow steps 1-4 above to register as a team.

Can my child under 5 join me for this project?

1. This project is best suited for volunteers who are 14+ and young volunteers aged 5-13 who register alongside an adult. For younger volunteers, please find more age-appropriate family projects at volunteernewyork.org/youth-families. You will always need to "Sign Up With a Family, Group, or Team" with younger volunteers. Please pay attention to minimum age requirements!