EVENTS
Free to the public, unless stated otherwise
Paerdegat Basin Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
Natural Areas Conservancy will host a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Paerdegat Basin Park. If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver.
Location: Corner of Ave U and Bergen Ave
Time: 10am - 1pm
During this training you will learn:
How to identify and assess trail conditions
Ways to mitigate trail concerns
Plant identification and invasive/non-native species management techniques
Standard trail corridor dimensions & how to prune native vegetation using basic arboriculture methods
What should you bring:
A water bottle
Weather appropriate clothing
Long pants
Sturdy, closed toe shoes
All participants are encouraged to attend the Super Steward Orientation prior to training. You can register for the Super Steward Orientation on the NYC Parks Super Steward website (there is one every month): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/advanced-stewardship
You are required to attend this orientation before becoming certified as a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer.
If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at melissa.rosenthal@naturalareasnyc.org.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 108th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for first weekly Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B. 108th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 98th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 98th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 17th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 17th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 86th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 86th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Cleanup at Hamilton Beach Park
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 67th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 67th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 106th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 106th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 59th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 59th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 17th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 17th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Cleanup at Frank Charles Park
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 98th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 98th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 59th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 59th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 106th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 17th St. This pop-up cleanup will happen on Tuesday from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 86th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 86th St. This pop-up cleanup will happen on Tuesday from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
International Coastal Cleanup Day at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary
In honor of in honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a cleanup at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary!
Volunteers will meet near the public restrooms to help remove trash and debris from Canarsie Pier’s important shorelines and wetlands while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Cleanup at Bayswater City Park
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
November CleanSweep
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here
November CleanSweep
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
November CleanSweep
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here
November CleanSweep
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here
Innovation and Action in Jamaica Bay
A State of the Bay Event
Join us for a dynamic, in-person gathering of community leaders, researchers, and environmental stewards dedicated to the protection and restoration of Jamaica Bay.
Set against the backdrop of the Jamaica Bay and Rockaway coastline, this event will spotlight cutting-edge strategies, celebrate local achievements, and explore bold, collaborative solutions for building a resilient and thriving urban estuary.
Agenda
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Arrival, Check-In & Networking Lunch
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Program
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote Address
Panel Discussions
Spark Talks
Award Presentation
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Rooftop Happy Hour
Information on speakers available at JBRPC.org/stateofthebay
Getting Here
The Rockaway Hotel
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive, Queens, NY 11694
www.therockawayhotel.com
By Ferry:
Take the NYC Ferry Rockaway Route from Wall Street/Pier 11 or Sunset Park/Brooklyn Army Terminal and enjoy the ride to the Rockaway stop on 108th Street. Once you step off the ferry, continue walking down 108th Street and in less than 5 minutes, you will have arrived.
Arriving by ferry is one of the most scenic and enjoyable ways to reach the Rockaways—plus, you’ll travel through the heart of Jamaica Bay.
By Subway:
Take the Rockaway Park A-Train directly to Beach 105th Street–Seaside Station
— or —
Take the Far Rockaway A-Train to Broad Channel Station and transfer to the S-Train Shuttle to Beach 105th Street–Seaside Station.
From the station, it’s just a short walk west along Rockaway Beach Boulevard to reach The Rockaway Hotel.
By Car:
Street parking is available nearby but can be limited in the summer due to increased beach visitors—please allow extra time.
Rockaway Beach Cleanup
In honor of World Ocean Day, Beach.com and Laru Beya Collective invite you to help protect the shores of Rockaway Beach.
Volunteers will gather at Beach 67th Street, by the boardwalk near the Comfort Station. Please arrive by 11 am for a brief orientation and to collect your cleanup bag and t-shirt.
To participate, please register via the link below. During registration, volunteers will be asked to provide their t-shirt size to help us ensure appropriate supplies.
Marine Park Shoreline and Trails Cleanup
Come celebrate World Oceans Day by cleaning up Marine Park with our partners United by Blue, Marine Park Alliance, GreenFi, and Tiny Spoon Chef.
We will come together to help preserve the health and beauty of the largest park in Brooklyn, Marine Park. Volunteers will remove marine-bound debris from the park, shoreline, and surrounding trails. Marine Park is a haven for various bird species, including migratory waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors. Our work will help to protect this ecologically diverse and critically important protected area.
Join our cleanup crew for a chance to win a United by Blue backpack made out of recycled plastic and stick around for free catered lunch by our partners Tiny Spoon Chef.
All cleanup gear (gloves, pickers, buckets, & trash bags) will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if preferred. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes, and don't forget sun protection and rain gear (just in case! ☔️). Lastly, be sure to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. 💧A water cooler will be available for refills.
We cannot wait to sea you there!
A little bit about our partners:
GreenFi is committed to keeping your money away from fossil fuels. With GreenFi you have the option to fund the planting of a tree with every purchase, cash back on sustainable purchases, and carbon offsets for your gas purchases. Learn more and become a member here.
United by Blue is a mission driven outdoor lifestyle company with a promise to remove one pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product sold. They have removed over 5.3 MM pounds of trash since 2010.
Marine Park Alliance assists NYC Parks with a mission to provide cultural, environmental and volunteer programming in Marine Park for the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To carry out this mission the group envisions elevating this city park as a southern Brooklyn cultural gem programmatically and ecologically.
Tiny Spoon Chef creates meals that serve as the backdrop to new relationships, great conversations, and lasting memories. Even more, we love bringing peace to busy people’s lives with delicious, nourishing meals on the table when they get home.
Rockaway Beach Cleanup with JBRPC, Souleil, and Project Rescue Ocean
Volunteers will meet by the flag stand and Shorefront Bike Crossing and Garden by Beach, 108th Street and Shore Front Pkwy, to help keep our beachfront clean and protect our oceans.
The cleanup will be followed by an Apéro hosted by Souleil at The Rockaway Hotel, featuring live music, ocean views, delicious organic wines, and good vibes. Tickets for the general public to the apéro au Souleil are available here for $25 a ticket.
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay—Rockaway Parks Conservancy is a public-private partnership established in 2013 to preserve and restore 10,000 acres of public parkland. Its goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of parks, wetlands, and wildlife habitats for residents and visitors.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Project Rescue Ocean is a non-governmental organization (NGO) recognized as being of public interest and a member of the UNESCO Clubs. Its mission is to protect the marine environment, coastlines, and biodiversity.
Launched in 2025, the New York branch organizes wild waste collection initiatives and leads awareness campaigns on pollution affecting beaches and waterways.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
North Channel Beach Cleanup with Sadhana
Join the National Park Service and Sadhana, for the monthly beach cleanup series, Project Prithvi! Become a steward for your park and help make Jamaica Bay a better place for all of us this year. Gloves, garbage bags, and pickers will be provided.
Meet at the red brick pavilion in North Channel parking lot, south of Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge (Cross Bay Blvd North Channel Bridge) on west side of Cross Bay Blvd. There is overflow parking in the lot across the street as well.
Dress appropriately for weather and conditions - hats, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, and sunscreen are recommended. Thunderstorms or heavy rains cancel. For more information, call the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge at (718) 318-4340.
Earth Day Beach Clean Up & Buffet Lunch at Rockaway Hotel
Join The Rockaway Hotel, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and Volvo for an Earth Day Beach Clean Up! Let's take care of beaches together as a community.
With the help of transportation via our Volvo House Cars, we will be able to clean up more blocks in less time. Following the clean up, participants will return to the hotel for a light buffet lunch.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Transportation to the beach from the hotel
Light Lunch Buffet
+ a portion of proceeds will go back to the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy!
*This event has a cost of $25 for those that wish to join the buffet lunch.
Earth Day Cleanup at Broad Channel American Park
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for an Earth Day cleanup at Broad Channel American Park!
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding public spaces while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay.
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Canarsie Pier Cleanup
Help remove trash and debris from Canarsie Pier’s important shorelines and wetlands while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Volunteers will meet near BBQ Area, on the eastern side of Canarsie Pier.
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Beach Coastal Cleanup and Bird Walk
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas at Rockaway Beach! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the coastline creating a healthier ecosystem.
Immediately following the cleanup, the NYC Parks Wildlife Unit will host a bird walk showcasing migratory shorebirds!
Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
Spring Clean at Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary
Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a "Spring Clean" at Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
World Wetlands Day Cleanup
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a cleanup at Plumb Beach in honor of World Wetlands Day. Help remove harmful debris from this important shoreline and wetland. For more information about World Wetlands Day visit https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/.
Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
World Wetlands Day, with Eastern Queens Alliance
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of marshes, estuaries. peatlands and swamps — some of the world’s most productive ecosystems. This year’s agenda includes:
Youth in Action: Hear from Easter Queens Alliance’s “Roots & Shoots” youth (ages 13-20) about the Idlewild Wetlands and how to get involved in this environmental leadership program.
Jamaica Bay Wetlands Fellowship Opportunity: Anil Pasram, Stewardship Programs Manager at Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy will present on our workforce development program, its past accomplishments and how to get involved in 2025.
ECO Bingo: Play a wetlands-themed game of bingo for a chance to win a prize!