It's My Park at John Jay Park

Saturday, December 6, 2025

9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Join Partnerships for Parks for an It's My Park project to beautify John Jay Park. Volunteers are needed to help care for and celebrate John Jay Park's trees. A tentative schedule for the day is below! We look forward to seeing you in the park! Walk-ons are welcome. Generous public support is provided by the NYC Council under the leadership of Speaker Adrienne Adams, with special thanks to Council Member Julie Menin. 

9:30 am: John Jay Tree Celebration Begins! 

Art and education all day: Tree-related art project, nature scavenger hunt, and tree bingo 

Tree care all day: Help care for John Jay Park trees! Tree mulching, litter pickup, and bulb planting with PfP. 

10:30 am to 12:00 pm: Thank You to our trees! Geared towards elementary and middle school, we will discuss the importance of our urban forest. 

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm: Winter tree identification. This workshop, led by an arborist, is well suited to older kids and parents.

Location

Cherokee Place and E 77th Street in John Jay Park
Manhattan
Directions to this location
Location Details:
Meet in front of the park house/bathrooms.

Cost

Free  

Registration

Contact Email

mcooper@cityparksfoundation.org

Categories

Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Volunteer, It's My Park

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