Van Cortlandt Park

Join the Natural Areas Conservancy for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Van Cortlandt Park! If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.

During this training you will learn:

• How to identify and assess trail conditions
• Ways to mitigate trail concerns
• Plant identification and introduced species management techniques
• Standard trail corridor dimensions & how to prune native vegetation using basic arboriculture methods

What you should 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). You are required to attend this orientation before becoming certified as a Super Steward: Pathkeeper though you can attend this training first.

If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at melissa.rosenthal@naturalareasnyc.org.