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SUMMARY:Building your Brand: Visibility for Groups Dedicated to Parks
DESCRIPTION:Is your grassroots organization trying to become more visible in your community? Are you interested in learning how to speak publicly about your group’s efforts? Join experts from TD as they walk through the basics of building your brand for small nonprofits and community-based organizations dedicated to local parks. You’ll have a chance to connect with other park supporters as well as members of TD’s Small Business team. \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn branding basics for small nonprofits and community-based organizations.\nDraft and practice an elevator pitch.\nGain inspiration from examples of stellar grassroots groups.\n\n  \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/building-your-brand-visibility-for-groups-dedicated-to-parks/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks
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SUMMARY:Tree Guards Part 2: DIY Installation Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that tree guards can improve the health of NYC’s street trees? These physical barriers discourage people and pets from walking over tree beds\, thereby reducing the amount of waste\, root damage\, and soil compaction. Join this workshop to see what it’s like to install a tree guard yourself! Our Urban Forest team will demonstrate installation using materials from Big Reuse. We’ll review tool safety and all the steps from start to finish. Attendees will participate in tree care afterwards. Coffee and snacks will be provided. We will also have a toolkit giveaway for those who attend!  \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Questions? Email academy@cityparksfoundation.org to learn more.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/tree-guards-part-2-diy-installation-demonstration/
LOCATION:Bronx
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Greening Elmhurst: Tree Planting Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Do you love our city’s street trees? Are you interested in learning how to plant them? Join our hands-on workshop to plant young trees along a block in Elmhurst\, Queens. Genevieve Moralez\, Greening Central Queens stewardship coordinator at NYC Parks\, along with other Parks team members\, will demonstrate planting\, mulching\, and watering. You will then work in small groups to plant trees. During this workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded community members and leave equipped with the ability to care for local street trees. Coffee\, water\, and light snacks will be provided. \nThis workshop is hosted in collaboration with NYC Parks’ Stewarding Canopy and Community in Central Queens (SCCCQ) project. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/greening-elmhurst-tree-planting-demonstration/
LOCATION:Queens
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Forum for John Hancock Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join Partnerships for Parks’ Catalyst Program to: \n\nShare your ideas for the park\nDiscuss what the community needs\n Imagine what you and others can do to make a difference\n\n  \nFood will be provided and Spanish translation will be available. If you require a special diet or translation services other than Spanish\, contact catalyst@cityparksfoundation.org
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/community-forum-for-john-hancock-playground/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T203000
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CREATED:20260316T154913Z
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SUMMARY:Community Forum for Tappen Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Partnerships for Parks’ Catalyst Program to:\n\n\nShare your ideas for the park\nDiscuss what the community needs\nImagine what you and others can do to make a difference\n\n  \nFood will be provided and Spanish translation will be available. If you require a special diet or translation services other than Spanish\, contact swilson@cityparksfoundation.org
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/community-forum-for-tappen-park/
LOCATION:Staten Island
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260310T152858Z
CREATED:20260310T152637Z
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SUMMARY:Maples\, Oaks\, and More: The NYC Tree Map as a Stewardship Tool
DESCRIPTION:Do you look up as you walk through our city\, curious about the trees? Join us for an interactive session exploring the NYC Tree Map\, a free online tool developed by NYC Parks. We’ll hear from the deputy director of Digital Media at NYC Parks\, Tom Hughes\, about how the NYC Tree Map was designed and developed. You’ll then have time to use desktop computers to explore the NYC Tree Map and become familiar with navigating its features. We’ll conclude by hearing from members of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group Tree LC Crew about how they utilize this tool to organize and record their tree stewardship efforts.  \nThis workshop is part of NYC Open Data Week\, an annual festival of community-driven events organized to celebrate open public data. You can learn more here.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/maples-oaks-and-more-the-nyc-tree-map-as-a-stewardship-tool/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour: Winter Flora in Tompkins Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Tompkins Square Park’s pollinator pocket gardens in the midst of the winter season. Kathleen Corrigan\, volunteer gardener with Friends of Tompkins Square Park and native plant expert\, will teach about caring for gardens when plants are largely dormant. You’ll also have the opportunity to see some rare February blooms! Come ready to learn and connect with other native plant enthusiasts. Coffee and snacks will be provided. \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Questions? Reach out to Academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/garden-tour-winter-flora-in-tompkins-square-park/
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks,Partnerships for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260126T164610Z
CREATED:20260123T174223Z
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SUMMARY:Budgeting 101 for Grassroots Groups
DESCRIPTION:Is your grassroots organization applying for grants or receiving donations? Are you wondering how to manage your funds? Join financial experts from TD Bank as they walk through the basics of budgeting for small nonprofits and community-based organizations dedicated to local parks. You’ll also have a chance for your group’s budget to be reviewed by these experts. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \n\nBudgeting basics for small nonprofits and community-based organizations\nPlanning tips for annual or event-based budgets\nPersonalized pointers on budget organization\n\n  \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Questions? Reach out to Academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/budgeting-101-for-grassroots-groups-2/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks,Partnerships for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260126T164553Z
CREATED:20260108T223926Z
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SUMMARY:Goal Setting for Grassroots Groups
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve been part of a “Friends Of” group for years or are just beginning to volunteer in parks\, we’d love for you to attend our first workshop of the year! We’ll spend the evening reflecting on our values\, creating goals related to our local parks\, and sharing these ideas with other park supporters. You’ll walk away with new connections and a clearer vision of what you’d like to accomplish in 2026. We’ll have light bites and a giveaway! \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/goal-setting-for-grassroots-groups/
LOCATION:Arsenal Gallery\, 830 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10065-7001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks,Partnerships for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20250922T184334Z
CREATED:20250922T182227Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Engagement is People Power: Bronx Edition
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how everyday New Yorkers can contribute to their communities? Join this in-person workshop to hear from the NYC Civic Engagement Commission as they share how to participate in our city’s democracy\, use your voice to influence budgetary decisions\, and be an active community member. Dinner will be provided\, and we’ll have a raffle for prizes as well.  \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Bronx residents are especially encouraged to attend\, but residents from all boroughs are welcome. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/civic-engagement-is-people-power-bronx-edition/
LOCATION:Passerelle Building\, Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, Corona\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks,Partnerships for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T154453Z
CREATED:20250904T154453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T154453Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Stewardship Part 2: Fundamentals of Street Tree Care
DESCRIPTION:Do you love our city’s street trees? Are you interested in learning how to care for them? Join our hands-on workshop to understand the basics of street tree care. Christina McLaughlin\, urban forestry programs manager at Trees New York\, will demonstrate cultivation\, mulching\, and watering. You will then apply these skills yourself. During this workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded community members and leave equipped with the ability to care for local street trees. \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. Questions? Email academy@cityparksfoundation.org to learn more.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/tree-stewardship-part-2-fundamentals-of-street-tree-care/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Partnership for Parks,Partnerships for Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T193000
DTSTAMP:20250725T203332Z
CREATED:20250711T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T203332Z
UID:10014872-1753812000-1753817400@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting 101 for Grassroots Groups
DESCRIPTION:Is your grassroots organization applying for grants or receiving donations? Are you wondering how to manage your funds? Join financial experts from TD Bank as they walk through the basics of budgeting for small nonprofits and community-based organizations dedicated to local parks. You’ll also have a chance for your group’s budget to be reviewed by these experts. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \nBudgeting basics for small nonprofits and community-based organizations\nPlanning tips for annual or event-based budgets\nPersonalized pointers on budget organization \nThis workshop will occur in person. However\, virtual attendees are welcome to join from 6-6:45pm via Zoom for the initial presentation. From 6:45-7:30pm\, only in-person attendees can participate in the budget review. \nYou will receive information on how to join the workshop once you register. Questions? Reach out to Academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/budgeting-101-for-grassroots-groups/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Partnerships for Parks
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