Volunteers Needed for Concrete Plant Clean-up Scheduled for Saturday, February 4th

Anyone interested in participating in the clean up of the Concrete Plant Park please see the post sent by the Bronx River Alliance.

Gregory
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February 4, 2012 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Concrete Plant Park Clean-up
Concrete Plant Park, Westchester Ave. between Whitlock Ave. & Bronx River Ave.

Planting trees in a different season!
Join us at Concrete Plant Park, one of the Bronx River's newest parks! The park is in need of a new year cleaning. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from the land and water areas and possibly aid with the removal of some invasive plant species.

Dress in the proper attire and have adequate footwear. If the day is very cold we will keep our mini adventure on-land. Gloves and tools will be provided, as well as hot beverages.

For more information call Damian Griffin at 718 430-4614 or damian.griffin@parks.nyc.gov

Get your Free Trees Tomorrow, November 16th, at the NY Botanical Garden

If you’re considering planting a new tree in your back yard, here is a great opportunity get one for free!!! The opportunity stems from NYC's desire to plant more trees in order to beautify our city and help keep our air as clean as possible. The tree give away will take place tomorrow and conditions do apply. If interested please do read on.

Gregory

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November 16, 2011 (9AM - 3PM) Tree Give-Away at New York Botanical Garden NYBG Green Market (Mosholu Pkwy entrance) Tree Give-Away at the New York Botanical Garden Wednesday, November 16th from 9AM to 3PM Take home a free tree!! The Alliance in partnership with New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, New York Restoration Project, and Million Trees, have teamed up to offer free trees in the Bronx. Trees will be made available for individuals to take home to plant on private propety. Trees must be planted within the five boroughs and cannot be planted in containers, on rooftops, or along the street. The following trees will be given away: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood Yellow Wood Japanese Snowbell Sour Gum/Black Tupelo For more information please call (718) 430-4665 or email Valerie Francis atvalerie.francis@parks.nyc.gov.

To view flyer please click here;

http://bronxriver.org/puma/images/usersubmitted/file/Fall%202011%20-%20Tree%20Giveaway%20at%20NYBG.pdf

Bronx River Alliance Organizes “Thriller on the Bronx River”: Costumed Canoe Ride Scheduled for October 29th

Here is another Halloween inspired event that should good for our environment and a lot of fun. It's a costumed canoe ride were participants collect debris as their flotilla heads south on the Bronx River. Kudos to whoever though of this idea. Please do see the press release sent and how to register if interested. More information about this event and other creative events can be found on the Bronx River Alliance web site posted below.

Gregory
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Thriller on the Bronx River
October 29, 2010 (11:00 am- 2:00 pm)
Start at 219th, end at Mitsubishi Riverwalk

A Costumed Clean Up
Canoe through the Bronx River Forest, past the Botanical Garden and end at the Bronx Zoo dressed as your favorite character, listen to river tales of mystery told by Stephen Devillo, all the while filling your trick or treat bag with bottles, cans and other items that don't belong.

Don't worry, not even Charlie Brown will get a rock this year! Canoe in costume 11:00 -2pm
Costumes a must!!!!!!!

Click here for more information on this event.
http://bxracostumedcleanup2011.eventbrite.com/

http://www.bronxriver.org/

Concrete Plant Park in the Bronx: Video of Before and After

Concrete Plant Park is located on Edgewater Road between Bruckner Blvd and Westchester Avenue along the beautiful Bronx River.



If anyone doubts the progress our beautiful borough has made please view the above video. It shows the transformation of an abandoned industrial lot into a great waterfront park enjoyed by may in our community. The accomplishment is a great example of what can be done when the community is united. Organizations mentioned in the effort include, Youth Ministries for Youth and Justice, The Point Community Development Corporation, NYC Parks & Recreation, and The Bronx River Alliance. In some ways the park, which includes elements from the industry that once existed there, is reminiscent of High Line in Manhattan. Kudos to everyone involved. Thank you for the hard work.

Gregory
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