Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Saturday September 12th 11am-2pm
Join the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park and the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of fun at the Nature
Center Garden. Help us plant bulbs, shrubs and herbaceous plants throughout the garden. Kids of all
ages can make EcoCrafts or plant seeds in a peat pot to take home. Enter the park at Broadway and W.
246th Street.

this event is great for kids and families

This opportunity is sponsored by: Friends of Van Cortlandt Park We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts & Crafts Gardening & Greening This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Environment & Sustainability Parks & Gardens This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Kids Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times One-Time Contact Person: Sara Kempton, Program Director, (718) 601-1553, (email) View all organization contacts Address: Nature Center Bronx, NY 10471 (See a map) Directions: Take the #1 train to the last stop, 242nd street, and continue walking north on Broadway. Walk into the park at 246th street, across the street from Burger King, (the #9 bus stops right here also)the Nature center is on your right.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 1 train,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: 9 bus or 10 bus, 1, 6 minute walk Web Site: http://www.vancortlandt.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Bronx Volunteer Shifts september 12th 11-2pm