Record Breaking 1,000+ Volunteers Expected in Earth Day Clean-Up Events
Westchester Parks Foundation is getting ready for its largest volunteer event of the year. Started in the late 90’s, Pitch in for Parks is the largest multi-day volunteer event that helps get parks ready for peak season. The event kicks off April 18 and culminates on Earth Day April 22. Park stewards will help with trash clean up, clearing trails and shorelines, restoring wildlife habitats, removing invasive vines from trees, painting, raking, and preparing and planting flower beds. Participating local businesses include returning Gold Sponsor, Triton International.
The annual event, held in partnership with the Westchester County Parks Department, will take place throughout Westchester County Parks. Projects for volunteers, working as individuals, families, corporations, local businesses, or groups, will be held at Willsons Woods Park, Mount Vernon; Muscoot Farm, Katonah; Glen Island Park, New Rochelle; Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers; Bronx River Reservation at Westchester County Center, White Plains; and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, among others.
Last year, 692 volunteers clocked 2481 hours at 13 parks throughout Westchester for clean-up efforts. They planted 224 flowers, removed 1,544 pounds of trash and painted 3,930 sq ft of fences and buildings.
Pre-registration is required to participate. All tools will be provided, and volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. For more information on how to volunteer for Pitch in for Parks, visit https://www.thewpf.org/events and scroll down to the park in your neighborhood to sign up.
