Projects Seeking Volunteers

Tons of free time? Want to learn about environmental action?

Volunteer with an environmental project in your neighborhood.

Abraham Lincoln Seniors Glory Gardens

where:

Manhattan

who:

Abraham Lincoln Neighborhood Development Corp

what:

Glory Gardens wishes: 2 gardens with flowers, plants & healthy veggies. It keeps the seniors occupied and gives them a sense of pride.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$540

raised so far:

$115
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All People's Garden

where:

Manhattan

who:

All People's Garden, of the Bronx and Manhattan Land Trust

what:

Our garden is growing! Help us plant veggies in raised beds.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$1,725

raised so far:

$129
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Bailey-Holt House/Horticultural Society of New York garden project

where:

Manhattan

who:

Bailey-Holt House

what:

A joint project, we attempt to empower others by growing herbs, flowers, and food while creating a sustainable and just food system.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,105

raised so far:

$200
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Bellerose Beautification Project

where:

Queens

who:

Cornucopia Society, Queens Coalition for Parks and Joint Bellerose Business District

what:

The project will enhance tree health and the overall green presence along Jericho Turnpike,Bellerose. This will help overall cleanliness and beautification.

impact area:

Pollutants

amount needed:

$288

raised so far:

$288
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Bronx: People for Trees!

where:

Bronx

who:

Kimberly Beazer

what:

Most tree pits are used as garbage cans or to relieve dogs. This project teaches the importance of trees in our community ecology and our role as stewards.

impact area:

Open spaces, Pollutants, Waste, Other

amount needed:

$765

raised so far:

$50
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Bushwick Library Community Garden

where:

Brooklyn

who:

Trees Not Trash Bushwick

what:

The Bushwick Public Library Children's Garden Project will protect green space, encourage gardening, and foster good stewardship practices.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$1,150

raised so far:

$1,150
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Chelsea Street Tree Signage Exhibit

where:

Manhattan

who:

Root for Trees

what:

Raise environmental consciousness using art and creative campaigns through the implementation of street tree signs and tree guards.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$4,776

raised so far:

$4,777
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Children's Organic Food Patch Workshops

where:

Manhattan

who:

La Plaza Cultural Armando Perez Community Park and Garden

what:

There aren't many places to get healthy organic produce on the LES. This is an opportunity for students to learn about growing food and healthy eating.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,220

raised so far:

$50
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Composting in North Brooklyn

where:

Brooklyn

who:

North Brooklyn Compost Project

what:

Help us install a new fence that will help to keep us separated from our doggy friends next door and improve overall site operations.

impact area:

Education, Waste

amount needed:

$1,471

raised so far:

$1,471
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Cornucopia Society 911 Only Cell Phone Recycling Program

where:

Queens

who:

The Cornucopia Society, Inc.

what:

Project will keep working cell phones out of the landfill and give those without cell phones one to access emergency help.

impact area:

Waste

amount needed:

$138

raised so far:

$138
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